Whirlpool 3PACH21DD0 Air Conditioner User Manual
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1. A Note to You Important Safety Instructions Parts and Features Operating Your Air Conditioner Personalizing the Front Panel Caring for Your Air Conditioner Installing Your Air Conditioner Troubleshooting Obtaining Service ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS Vhs N T 1180867 A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance You have purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering experience went into its manufacture To ensure you operate and care for your appliance properly we have developed this Owner s Manual It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol AWARNING 15 A This symbol represents the rated current of appropriate fuse link in This symbol alerts you to such dangers amperes as fire ae shock burns and This symbol represents the pea EARTHING TERMINAL Please complete this section If you ever have a question concerning this appliance or if you need service first see Obtaining Service on page 20 If service is2. required you will need to know your appliance s complete model and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label see diagram on page 4 For your convenience we included a place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Address Purchase Date Dealer Phone Important Safety Instructions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or personal injury when using your air conditioner follow these basic safety precautions e Read all instructions before using your e Never clean air conditioner parts with air conditioner flammable fluids The fumes can create e Complete the installation requirements a fire hazard or explosion as described in Installing Your Air e FOR YOUR SAFETY Conditioner on pages 16 19 DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR Do not allow children to operate or play OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPOURS AND with the air conditioner LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR Do not operate the air conditioner with ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES the front panel removed CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Consumer responsibilities Please e The steps on pages 16 19 must be performed by a qualified installer e Be sure t
3. ING l button ARMED ONLY SPEED nes x gt check CHECK FILTER i etor light AUTO COOL ON button __ egea auto coor CHECK aol PTER OFF button aran G GA DRY ee OFF TIMED OFF gauge HOURS gag Temperature COOLER button ONLY HOURS button HOURS SLEEP HOURS DRY ONLY button button This remote control is PARTS AND FEATURES Deluxe remote control included with select models also available as an accessory on some models Display SeTmNG AUTO Eao wear Command buttons a3 ve lt a OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Operating Your Air Conditioner In This Section Using the AUTO COOL Cycle Modifying the temperature Modifying the fan speed Using the SLEEP HOURS Cycle Using the TIMED OFF HOURS Cycle Using the CHECK FILTER light Modifying the air direction Using the AIR SWING feature Turning the unit off Using the HEAT ONLY Cycle Using the exhaust door Using the remote control Using the DRY ONLY Cycle Operating your air conditioner properly is essential to obtain the best possible results This section tells you about each cycle and how to operate it IMPORTANT After turning the unit off wait approximately 3 minutes before turning it back on If you don t wait approximately 3 minutes the air conditioner will try to start but turn itself off until the compressor is ready to start again DO NOT disconnect the air conditi
4. RS Button until the 3 is lit above the button The air conditioner will continue to operate in the AUTO COOL Cycle for another 3 hours then turn itself off To activate the TIMED OFF HOURS Cycle e Press the TIMED OFF HOURS Button until the number for the desired time period is TIMED OFF lit The numbers above the button indicate HOURS the number of hours set for the cycle 1 hour gt 3 hours gt 5 hours gt OFF Using the CHECK FILTER light The CHECK FILTER Indicator Light comes i L on approximately every 100 hours of ane CHECK L l operation This light alerts you to check the FILTER air filter to see if it needs cleaning If it does see Caring for the slide out air filter on page 15 To deactivate the CHECK FILTER light e Press the OFF Button twice e ea a ee eS ee ee ee Modifying the air direction The air output louvers at the left side of the air conditioner s front panel control the direction of the cooled air The louvers may be adjusted up or down To adjust the air left or right you must activate the AIR SWING feature To activate the AIR SWING feature e Press the AIR SWING Button To deactivate the AIR SWING feature e Press the AIR SWING Button again Using the exhaust door The exhaust door allows the air conditioner to draw stale or smoky air from the room Pull to open exhaust door or push to close Exhaust door control Using the re
5. abinet Slide Remove the cabinet ground screw 1 drain cup down into rear support between and disconnect the green and yellow grooves in cup grounding wire NOTE Attach drain plug and drain cup assemblies and attach hose before sliding unit into cabinet sy N Install Gasket drain cu Plug P Screws s 6 Fix the cabinet to the support frame 18 INSTALLING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER 7 Slide the chassis into the cabinet Install 10 Remove slide out filter from front panel the cabinet seal accessory part between Replace the front panel Insert tabs into the cabinet and the frame wall slots on the top flange of the cabinet Rotate the front panel downward until it Cabinet seal fits snugly between cabinet side flanges Secure front panel with 2 round head screws accessory parts Replace slide out air filter NOTE Make sure the Exhaust Door Control lever is between the frame and the first air discharge louver before securing front panel with screws 8 Reinstall the shipping bracket and attach with screws 2 9 Reconnect the green and yellow grounding wire AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Connect ground wire when unit is in cabinet Failure to do so will result in electrical shock FEEEEFFEFEFEFFEFEFEEEFEEEFEFEFFFEEFFEFEEE LEEEEERETEEFEREEI 19 Troubleshooting Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind Check t
6. an the air filter more often if it is subjected to heavy dust dirt etc Performing annual coil cleaning The coils in your air conditioner need to be Contact an authorized service company cleaned annually to prolong the air to perform this annual maintenance conditioner s life and its cooling efficiency As air moves over the coils they collect dirt sand leaves insects algae and other air borne particles 15 INSTALLING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Installing Your Air Conditioner In This Section General information Installation procedure General information Location Your air conditioner will work well in any location However the preferred location for the unit is on a wall out of direct sunlight The location should also provide e Adequate support for the weight of the unit e An electrical outlet within reach of the power supply cord e Free movement of air to the room s to be cooled e Free movement of air to the air intake louvers inside and outside The power supply cord can be fed through either side of the front panel Electrical outlet must be available within reach of the power supply cord DO NOT use an extension cord 16 Clearance e Keep outside air intake louvers clear Front cover y Outside air intake louvers e f the wall is too thick cut the wall back on a 45 angle if possible e Allow sufficient clearance around the sides and rear of th
7. e unit minimum clearance 350 mm minimum clearance e Provide adequate drainage Tilt unit toward outside so unit drains to the rear 5 to 10 mm Install drip cup if required e Provide additional support for unit if required Support frame INSTALLING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Provide adequate clearance so the air filter can be removed from the bottom of the front panel Must be able to remove air filter Electrical requirements Check the model and serial number label to determine the electrical requirements of your unit ALL units must use a time delay fuse or circuit breaker Grounding method Your air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord containing a 3 prong grounding plug To minimize possible electrical shock hazard the power supply cord must be plugged into a mating 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle which is grounded in accordance with all applicable codes If a mating wall receptacle is not available it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician INSTALLING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Installation procedure 1 Remove the front panel Remove tape if 4 Slide the chassis out of the cabinet any Lift panel and take it off the cabinet 5 Install the drain plug and drain cup 2 Remove the shipping brackets 2 accessory parts to rear of c
8. he WARMER Button to raise the temperature of the room e Press the COOLER Button to lower the temperature of the room Ro NOTE Each press alters the temperature approximately 1 C To deactivate the HEAT ONLY Cycle You can deactivate the HEAT ONLY Cycle two ways e Press the OFF Button OR e Activate another cycle for example AUTO COOL Using the DRY ONLY Cycle The DRY ONLY Cycle allows your air conditioner to operate as a dehumidifier It removes excess moisture from the room air without providing much cooling The cycle is preset to operate most efficiently at LOW fan speed To activate the DRY ONLY Cycle e Press the DRY ONLY Button DRY NOTE When the cycle is active the ONLY IN indicator light on the DRY ONLY Button will be lit To modify the fan speed e Press the FAN SPEED Button NOTE Each press advances the fan speed LOW gt HI gt MED gt LOW To deactivate the DRY ONLY Cycle You can deactivate the DRY ONLY Cycle two ways e Press the OFF Button OR e Activate another cycle for example AUTO COOL A D D G Using the SLEEP HOURS Cyci The SLEEP HOURS Cycle allows your air conditioner to optimize your comfort while you re sleeping The cycle allows the temperature of the room air to rise gradually until it reaches approximately 2 C above the set point temperature NOTE The SLEEP Cycle can be set for cooling only To activate the SLEEP HOURS Cycle e Press
9. he air conditioner is the correct voltage and size for the area you want to cool heat e Be sure the air conditioner is installed in accordance with all national electrical codes and wiring regulations e Use the air conditioner only for the uses described in this manual e Be sure the air conditioner is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly e Maintain the air conditioner properly e If power cord is damaged be sure it is replaced or repaired by an authorized service technician Also please DO NOT use sharp instru ments flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the surface of the air conditioner P ARTS AND FEATU RE oe Parts and Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your air conditioner Please use them to become familiar with where the parts and features are located and what they look like Air conditioner Air output Inside air louvers Si X S intake ON 2 _ louvers Outside SS E air intake SN n A Scie louvers lt N E N plastic nS SSS Sa dover loi Model and N front panel serial number SSS available label X 3 _ Se on select behind N o models front panel 1 2268 1c Slide out Exhaust we N 1i POCE air filter door control handle Control panel ae Control ers panel door 7 Control panel on unit Temperature HEAT ONLY FAN SPEED WARMER ais button button AIR SW
10. he chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call ee ea Te Se eo ear ene PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION Unit won t run Make sure unit is plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage Check if a household fuse has blown or the circuit breaker tripped Make sure unit is turned on See if the local power has failed Wait at least 3 minutes after turning unit off before trying to restart Unit blows Check if a household fuse has blown or the circuit breaker tripped household fuses or trips circuit breakers Make sure unit is plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage Make sure an extension cord is not being used Wait at least 3 minutes after turning unit off before trying to restart Unit stops starts Deluxe Remote Control models only Check if Delay Start or unexpectedly Delay Stop is programmed See Deluxe Remote Control Owner s Manual for more information on these TIMED MODE operations Unit stops starts unexpectedly temperature indicators off fan air swing and temperature won t adjust HEAT Cycle automatic defrost mode The air conditioner might turn off or not provide heating if the outside temperature is below 5 C The unit will start to operate again after the outside temperature rises The automatic defrost cycle will turn off the fan for several minutes to de ice the coils The unit will restart after de icing the coils Unit stops sta
11. huts off NOTE When turning unit off from the AUTO COOL Cycle the air conditioner remembers any changes you made during the AUTO COOL Cycle and adjusts the cycle the next time you operate it IMPORTANT After turning the unit off wait approximately 3 minutes before turning it back on If you don t wait 3 minutes the air conditioner will try to start but turn itself off until the compres sor is ready to start again Using the HEAT ONLY Cycle The HEAT ONLY Cycle allows your air conditioner to operate as a heater NOTE Your air conditioner might turn off or not provide heating if the outside tempera ture is too low This is normal and the unit will start to operate again after the outside temperature rises The HEAT ONLY light might flash press the HEAT ONLY button again to restore operation The automatic defrost cycle will turn off the fan temperature indicators and air swing for several minutes to de ice the coils so that the unit can operate efficiently To activate the HEAT ONLY Cycle e Press the HEAT ONLY Button NOTE When the cycle is active the indicator light on the HEAT ONLY Button will be lit When you first press the HEAT ONLY Button the automatic defrost cycle might turn on To modify the fan speed e Press the FAN SPEED Button while the fan is running NOTE Each press advances the fan speed LOW gt HI gt MED gt LOW OPERATING YOUR To modify the temperature e Press t
12. mote control The remote control must be used within a certain distance from the air conditioner The following illustrations show the approximate areas in which the remote control will operate properly Ceiling Range of control PERSONALIZING THE FRONT PANEL Personalizing the Front Panel available on select models The appearance of the front panel can be customized to suit your tastes or to match the room The panel has two clear protective plastic covers that you can remove Then place wallpaper fabric pictures etc in the open areas and replace the protective covers Removing the protective covers 1 Place the flat edge of a screwdriver into the 1 mm gap between the protective cover and the front panel 2 Carefully pry off the protective cover 3 Repeat for second protective cover t Insert tabs on one side of the protective cover into the tabs in the corresponding side of the front panel 2 Snap the other side of the cover into place 3 Repeat for second protective cover CARING FOR YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Caring for Your Air Conditioner In This Section Caring for the control panel Caring for the slide out air filter Caring for the front panel etc 14 Performing annual coil cleaning Proper maintenance of your air conditioner ensures longer life and lower operating costs This section tells you how to clean your air conditioner and
13. oner from its electrical supply DO NOT use an electrical outlet that can be turned off with a switch When the air condi tioner is disconnected from its electrical supply including power outages all programming reverts back to the factory preset information However the air conditioner will relearn your preferences Using the AUTO COOL Cycle Single Button Cooling The AUTO COOL Cycle is designed to provide you with the comfort you desire by continually learning your preferences Once the Cycle learns what temperature s you desire it automatically chooses a fan speed when turned on and cools the room as quickly as possible NOTE You can modify the fan speed and temperature when using the AUTO COOL Cycle if desired See Modifying the fan speed or Modifying the temperature on page 7 To activate the AUTO COOL Cycle Press the AUTO COOL ON Button NOTE When the cycle is active the indicator light on the AUTO COOL ON Button will be lit 6 AUTO COOL BURST AUTO COOL BURST cools the room for 15 minutes before allowing the room to rise to your prelearned temperature This cycle is especially useful if you are hot from exercise or it is very hot in the room To activate AUTO COOL BURST Press the AUTO COOL ON Button twice via z BE a LAIN AUTO COOL ON OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Modifying the temperature Although the AUTO COOL Cycle ha
14. perform general maintenance You can always call an authorized Whirlpool service company for annual service Caring for the control panel e Wipe clean with a soft damp cloth Make sure the cloth is not dripping wet The control panel door If the control panel door pops out of place it pops back into place easily 1 Place the left door pin into the hole on the left side of the door opening 2 Flex the door slightly 3 Snap the right door pin into place Caring for the front panel etc Perform basic cleaning of the front panel by wiping it with a soft dry cloth NOTE Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners on the front panel especially on the protective plastic cover CARING FOR YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Caring for the slide out air filter The air filter helps remove dust lint and other particles from the air The air filter is cleanable Check the air filter every time you see the CHECK FILTER Indicator Light on the control panel 1 Grasp the bottom edge of the front panel with both hands as shown There are 2 finger notches in the front panel behind the filter handle 2 Slide the air filter forward and down until it releases from the front panel 3 Clean the air filter using a vacuum cleaner OR If it is very dirty wash the filter with warm water and a mild detergent 4 Slide filter up into the slot until filter is completely fitted NOTE You may need to cle
15. rts unexpectedly Whenever the air conditioner is disconnected from its power supply even power outages all programming reverts back to the factory preset information The unit will relearn your preferences HEAT ONLY light is flashing The air conditioner might turn off if the outside temperature is below 5 C After the outside temperature rises the HEAT ONLY light may flash Press the HEAT ONLY button to restore operation Obtaining Service If the problem is not due to an item listed in the chart above Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit an authorized Whirlpool service company or refer to the guarantee booklet included with your product Printed on recycled paper 10 post consumer wasle 50 red material 11 80867 o recovered materials GH 1995 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
16. s an initial factory preset cooling temperature you may decide the room is too cool or too warm When you change the temperature from the factory preset the air conditioner uses fuzzy logic computerized learning to remember your preferences Over time the unit learns exactly what conditions make you most comfortable To modify the temperature e Press the WARMER Button to raise the temperature of the outgoing air e Press the COOLER Button to lower the temperature of the incoming air gp NOTE Each press alters the temperature approximately 1 C Modifying the fan speed Although the AUTO COOL Cycle automati cally chooses the proper fan speed to cool the room you may desire to increase or decrease the amount of air blowing into the room To modify the fan speed e Press the FAN SPEED Button NOTE Each press of the FAN SPEED Button advances the fan speed through the cycle HI gt MED gt LOW gt HI Using the AIR SWING feature The AIR SWING feature tells your air conditioner to move the air output louvers side to side and swing the cooled air through the room To activate the AIR SWING feature e Press the AIR SWING Button To deactivate the AIR SWING feature e Press the AIR SWING Button again OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Turning the unit off To turn the unit off simply press the OFF Button This stops any currently operating cycle and the unit completely s
17. the SLEEP HOURS Button until the number for the desired time period is lit The numbers above the SLEEP HOURS Button indicate the number of hours set for the cycle 8 hours gt 5 hours 3 hours gt OFF IMPORTANT If at any time during the SLEEP HOURS Cycle you are too cold or too warm simply press the WARMER or COOLER Button The unit learns to adjust to your preferences automatically There fore the next time you activate the SLEEP HOURS Cycle the air conditioner remem bers your previous adjustment and modifies the temperature so you will not be too cold or too warm again After the SLEEP HOURS Cycle is complete the unit initially cools the room back to the set point temperature then reverts back to the previously set cycle AUTO COOL OFF etc Example shown for an 8 hour SLEEP HOURS Cycle with unit running in the AUTO COOL Cycle wW r k Approximately 2 C a a 2 Set point fs temperature 2 4 6 8 TIME 3 5 8 a oo ee ee ee ee u aM Using the TIMED OFF HOURS Cycle The TIMED OFF HOURS Cycle allows you to program the air conditioner to turn itself off after a set period of time Once the cycle is activated the unit continues in the current operating cycle until the TIMED OFF HOURS Cycle is complete Then the unit turns itself off EXAMPLE If you are using the AUTO COOL Cycle and want to program the air conditioner to turn itself off in 3 hours press the TIMED OFF HOU
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