Whirlpool X10002W0 Air Conditioner User Manual


 
Maintaining your air conditioner.
Electrical Shock and Personal
Injury Hazard
1 Set System Control to the “Unit
Off” position. Unplug power
supply cord or disconnect power
supply at the fuse or circuit
breaker box before cleaning and
maintaining your air conditioner.
. Carefully handle air conditioner.
Metal fins on the front and rear
coils have sharp edges.
. Cover motor, electrical control
box and compressor electrical
terminals to prevent water or
other liquids from getting into
these areas when cleaning and
maintaining air conditioner.
. Do Not drink any water that
collects within air conditioner.
This water is not sanitary.
. Do Not use cleaning fluids,
solvents, abrasive cleaners, or
strong detergents. Such use may
damage air conditioner parts.
. More than one person is required
to lift the air conditioner because
of its weight and size.
Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury or
damage to the air conditioner.
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Set System Control to the “Unit
Off” position. Disconnect power
supply cord from electrical outlet.
Remove air conditioner
from
window.
Press down on the top edge
of
front
panel until it releases from the
cabinet. Pull front panel toward
you. Lift up and away from bottom
spring clips.
Annual maintenance of your air
conditioner is needed to keep
your air
conditioner operating at top
performance.
Your local dealer can recommend a
service company to complete the
needed checks and maintenance. Or if
you are familiar with electrical
appliances, you can do the cleaning and
maintenance. Maintenance steps are
listed below. The expense of an annual
maintenance is the customer’s
responsibility.
The key components to check include:
. Coils and condensate water
passages - inspect and clean.
. Fan - inspect.
. Fan motor - inspect and oil.
The compressor is sealed and never
needs oiling.
serial number
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Slide curtains out to fullest width.
Remove 6 Phillips-head screws
that attach curtains to cabinet.(A)
Remove slotted-hex head
screws from top channel (B) and
sides (C) of cabinet.
Hold the cabinet on both sides and
carefully lift cabinet off of air
conditioner.
Wrap the motor, electrical control
box and compressor terminal box in
plastic film to make sure no water
or other liquid can get inside.
Water or other liquids could
damage insulation and cause
serious mechanical problems.
Carefully clean and hose out the
base, coils and condensate pans.
The areas listed may need to be
cleaned more frequently especially
if you notice an odor coming from
the air conditioner.
Remove plastic film from motor and
electrical parts.
oil plugs
10.
Oil the fan motor as instructed on
the motor. Remove the oil hole
plug at each end of the motor to
add oil. An easy-to-use oil capsule
is available from local service
centers or you can use SAE #20
nondetergent oil. Replace plugs
into each end of the motor.
11.
Reinstall cabinet over air
conditioning unit using all the
slotted-hex head screws.
12. Reinstall the slide curtains using
the Phillips-head screws.
13. Replace the front panel.
Wait 24 hours before starting the air
conditioner again. This will give time
for all areas to dry completely.
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2.
Set System Control to the “Unit
Off” position. Disconnect power
supply cord from electrical outlet.
Press down on the top edge of front
pane1 until it releases from the
cabinet. Pull front panel toward
you. Lift up and away from bottom
spring clips.
3. Pull control knobs straight off.
4.
Remove control panel.
Remove the green grounding wire
screw located at the bottom left
side under the control panel. Save
this screw to reattach wire.
5. Pull out wire handle at bottom and
slide air conditioner unit out of
cabinet.