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LIMITED WARRANTY

Applies in U.S.A. and Canada Only

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN YOUR EQUIPMENT WILL VOID THIS WARRANTY

COVERED EQUIPMENT

The following Whirlpool

®

 and Whirlpool Gold

®

 (G) cooling and heating equipment is covered by the Limited Warranty:

Condensing Units: W2C3, W2C4, W2GC3, W4GC3, W4GC4, W4GC6, W4GC8

Heat Pumps: W2H3, W2H4, W2GH3, W4GH3, W4GH4, W4GH6, W4GH8

Gas Furnaces: WFAT, WFAR, WFCT, WFCC, WGFA, WGFB, WFAU, WGFD, WGFE

Air Handlers: WAHMS, WAHMV

Electric Furnaces: WMB

Evaporator Coils: WEC1P, WEM1P, WEU1P, WEH1P

Package Equipment: W2PG3, W2PH3, W2PC3, W4PG4, W4PH4

FIVE (5) YEAR COVERAGE—RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS

The covered equipment and covered component are warranted by Whirlpool

®

 Home Cooling and Heating for a period of five (5) years 

from the date of the original installation, when installed in a residental application (single-family dwelling which includes homes, 
duplexes, apartments and condominiums). If, during this period, a covered component fails because of a manufacturing defect, 
Whirlpool

®

 Home Cooling and Heating will provide a free replacement part to the owner through a licensed service contractor. You must 

pay shipping charges and all other costs of warranty service. Whirlpool

®

 Home Cooling and Heating will not pay labor involved in 

diagnostic calls or in removing, repairing, servicing or replacing parts. Such cost may be covered by a separate warranty provided by 
the installer.

ONE (1) YEAR COVERAGE—NON-RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS

The covered equipment and covered component are warranted by Whirlpool

®

 Home Cooling and Heating for a period of one (1) year 

from the date of the original installation, when installed in non-residential applications. If, during this period, a covered component fails 
because of a manufacturing defect, Whirlpool

®

 Home Cooling and Heating will provide a free replacement part to the owner through a 

licensed service contactor. You must pay shipping charges and all other costs of warranty service, Whirlpool

®

 Home Cooling and 

Heating will not pay labor involved in diagnostic calls or in removing, repairing, servicing or replacing parts. Such costs may be covered 
by a separate warranty provided by the installer.

EXTENDED COVERAGE

Your Whirlpool

®

 Home Cooling and Heating limited warranty provides extended coverage on the components outlined below. The 

extended coverage begins with the date of the original unit installation and represents the total warranty period for the specific 
component.

Heat Exchangers:

WFAT, WFAR, WGFA, WGFB, W2PG3—Twenty (20) Years—Residential Applications

WFAT, WFAR, WGFA, WGFB, W2PG3—Ten (10) Years—Non-Residential Applications or Subsequent Owner

Non-Direct Vent Applications:

WFCT, WFCC, WFB—Twenty (20) Years—Residential Applications

WFCT, WFCC, WFB—Ten (10) Years—Non-Residential Applications or Subsequent Owners

Direct Vent Applications:

WFAU, WFCT, WFCC, WGFD, WGFE—Limited Lifetime—Residential Applications

WFAU, WFCT, WFCC, WGFD, WGFE—Twenty (20) Years—Non-Residential Applications or Subsequent Owners

For those models for which the limited lifetime heat exchanger warranty is offered, it will apply only to those Residential Applications

Where the original purchaser of the equipment owns and occupies the residence where the equipment is located at the time of the 
warranty claim. When a warranty claim is made under the limited lifetime heat exchanger warranty for a Residential application and a 
subsequent owner or a non-owner occupies the residence where the equipment is located, then coverage under the limited lifetime 
heat exchanger warranty is limited to twenty (20) years. Lifetime coverage under the limited lifetime heat exchanger warranty is subject 
to proof of purchase and is not transferable. All terms of this warranty must be followed.

Heat Exchanger Availability: If a replacement heat exchanger is no longer available for a unit covered by this warranty, Whirlpool

®

 Home 

Cooling and Heating will allow a credit toward the purchase of an equivalent furnace (at the current suggested distributor’s cost).

Compressors:

W2C3, W2H3, W2C4, W2H4, W2PG3, W2PH3, W2PC3—Five (5) Years

W2GC3, W4GC3, W4GC6, W2GH3, W4GH3, W4GH6—Ten (10) Years

Extended warranty coverage on compressors applies to the original equipment purchaser, subject to proof of purchase, and is not 
transferable. Compressor warranty is five (5) years in all non-residential applications and for subsequent owners in residential 
applications.

NOTE: If the date of original installation cannot be verified, the warranty period will be deemed to begin six (6) months after the 
date of manufacture
.

Summary of Contents for W2H3

Page 1: ...s 6 Complete Installation 7 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION 8 Cooling 8 Heating 8 Defrost Cycle 8 Adjusting Defrost System 9 Troubleshoot the Defrost System 10 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 10 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 10 Accessories 10 WARRANTY 11 Whirlpool Models W2H3 and W2H4 506112 01 You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow All safety m...

Page 2: ...e to the inlet and discharge air openings The location must also allow for adequate service access See Minimum Clearances Where possible select a location for the heat pump which is shaded from the direct rays of the sun most of the time North or east locations are usually most desirable Position the heat pump to avoid direct contact with water snow or ice from a roofline overhead The heat pump mu...

Page 3: ...e as ordered 2 Upon receipt of heat pump inspect it for possible shipping damage Examine the heat pump inside the carton if the carton is damaged If damage is found it should be noted on the carrier s freight bill Damage claims should be filed with the carrier immediately Claims of shortages should be filed with the seller within 5 days NOTE If any damages are discovered and reported to the carrie...

Page 4: ...r or copper and phosphorus with a melting point above 1 100 F 593ºC NOTE Do not use soft solder 6 Make sure indoor coil has been put in place according to the Installation Instructions and is connected to the refrigerant lines 7 Replace valve cores 8 Pressurize the lines and indoor coil with a pressure not to exceed 20 psi 9 Leak test the lines with a pressure not to exceed 20 psig 10 Evacuate the...

Page 5: ...f this factory charge Adjustment of the refrigerant charge will be necessary based on the system combination and line length To adjust the refrigerant size for increased line lengths add the following amount of refrigerant For line set lengths greater than 15 ft 4 6 m add refrigerant by weighing in 0 60 oz per ft of 1 cm O D liquid line If necessary adjust the refrigerant charge for compatibility ...

Page 6: ...lace control box cover 7 Reconnect power WARNING Rating Plate Ampacity Less than 15 16 20 21 30 AWG 14 12 10 8 31 50 Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground condensing unit or heat pump Connect ground wire to ground lug Use copper wire for supply connection Correct wire gauge is shown in the chart below Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock WARNING Electr...

Page 7: ...ld Line voltage Factory Low voltage Factory Ground Thermostat S87 Low Pressure Switch if used BK BK BK BK PR R Y Fan OR R Reversing Valve Defrost Thermostat Ground Lug Equipment Ground PR BK BK OR R Y Compressor Crankcase Heater if used Compressor Contactor Outdoor Fan BK Low Pressure Switch if used FAN Fan High Pressure Switch if used High Pressure Switch if used Defrost Control Reversing Valve D...

Page 8: ...coil or a 10 minute period has elapsed whichever comes first Defrost Thermostat The defrost thermostat is located on the liquid line between the check expansion valve and the distributor When defrost thermostat senses 42ºF 5 6ºC or cooler the thermostat contacts close and send a signal to the defrost control board to start the defrost timing It also terminates defrost when the liquid line warms up...

Page 9: ...wer 2 Remove the control box cover 3 Adjust the time period between defrost cycles by placing the defrost time plug in the proper position See Defrost Control Board For 30 minute intervals between defrost cycles move the Defrost Time Setting Plug to the pins corresponding to 30 For 60 minute intervals between defrost cycles move the Defrost Time Setting Plug to the pins corresponding to 60 this se...

Page 10: ...restricting airflow call a qualified service person to clean the coil surface An annual inspection by a qualified person should be performed to ensure continued high quality performance ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If you need further assistance you can write to the below address with any questions or concerns Whirlpool Home Cooling and Heating 14610 Breakers Drive Jacksonville FL 32258 Please include a ...

Page 11: ...ED COVERAGE Your Whirlpool Home Cooling and Heating limited warranty provides extended coverage on the components outlined below The extended coverage begins with the date of the original unit installation and represents the total warranty period for the specific component Heat Exchangers WFAT WFAR WGFA WGFB W2PG3 Twenty 20 Years Residential Applications WFAT WFAR WGFA WGFB W2PG3 Ten 10 Years Non ...

Page 12: ...d by Whirlpool Home Cooling and Heating e Operation of furnaces with return air temperatures of less than 60 F 16 C or operation of a furnace field installed downstream from a cooling coil f Use of contaminated or alternate refrigerant 3 The installation of replacement parts under the terms of this warranty does not extend the original warranty period Whirlpool Home Cooling and Heating makes no ex...

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