Whirlpool 1159801 Air Conditioner User Manual


 
Caring For Your Air Conditioner
Annual maintenance
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug power cord from outlet
before servicing.
Be sure no liquid gets into the motor,
electrical control box, or compressor
terminals.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, electrical shock,
or serious injury.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install air conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other iniurv.
Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance
to help ensure steady, top performance through-
out the year.
Call the service company recommended by
your dealer to:
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Inspect and clean the coils and condensate
water passages.
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Check fan.
The compressor and fan motor are sealed and
need no oiling. The expense of an annual
inspection is the customer’s responsibility.
OR
If you are familiar with electrical appliances, you
can do the inspection and maintenance yourself.
If you choose to do so, follow these steps:
NOTE: Do not lift, push, or pull any white beaded
foam (expanded polystyrene) parts.
1. Unplug power cord.
2. Remove the front panel. (See “Cleaning front
panel and air filter” on page 5.)
3. Remove air conditioner from window. Watch
out for the sharp metal fins on the front and
rear coils.
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