Whirlpool ACM062, ACM072 warranty Caring for Your Air Conditioner, Cleaning the front panel

Caring for Your Air

Conditioner

Proper maintenance of your air conditioner will help ensure longer life and lower operating costs. This section will tell you how to clean your air conditioner and perform annual mainte- nance. You can always call your authorized Whirlpool service dealer for an annual checkup.

Cleaning the front panel

EXplOSiGn Hazard

Unplug power cord from outlet before cleaning air conditioner.

Use only nonflammable cleaners.

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death, explosion, fire, or electrical shock.

1.Unplug the power cord.

2.Remove the front panel from unit for cleaning. Press down at top of front panel to release it from the top of the cabinet.

3. Pull top of front panel toward you. Tabs

4.Lift front panel up and away from the bottom spring clips.

5.Remove the slide-out air filter and clean separately. (See “Cleaningthe slide-out air filter” on page 6.)

NOTE: The front panel does not have to be removed to clean filter.

6.Clean front panel with warm water, mild soap, or detergent and a soft cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

7.Wipe control panel clean with a soft, dry cloth.

6.Replace the front panel. Locate bottom of panel on the spring clips. Press down on top edge of front panel and push it

toward the unit to secure the upper tabs.

9.Replace slide-out air filter.

10.Plug in the power cord.