Whirlpool X10002W0, XO7002WO, X10002V1, X12002V0, X18004VO, XO7502VO Maintaining your air conditioner

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.

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.

1. Set System Control to the “Unit Off” position. Disconnect power supply cord from electrical outlet.

2. Remove air conditioner from window.

3. 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.

4. Slide curtains out to fullest width. Remove 6 Phillips-head screws that attach curtains to cabinet.(A)

5. Remove slotted-hex head screws from top channel (B) and sides (C) of cabinet.

6. Hold the cabinet on both sides and carefully lift cabinet off of air conditioner.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Remove plastic film from motor and electrical parts.

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.

1. Set System Control to the “Unit Off” position. Disconnect power supply cord from electrical outlet.

2. 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. Remove control panel.

4.Remove the green grounding wire screw located at the bottom left side under the control panel. Save this screw to reattach wire.

oil plugs

	10. Oil the fan motor as instructed on
	the motor. Remove the oil hole
	plug at each end of the motor to
serial number	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.

5.Pull out wire handle at bottom and slide air conditioner unit out of cabinet.