Whirlpool 1187617 User Manual
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Install air conditioner in window
1. Slide unit onto support platform. Check to be sure air
conditioner side channel fits securely against vertical edge of
window frame.
window frame.
NOTE: If air conditioner side channel does not fit securely
against window frame, remove unit and readjust leveling bolt.
against window frame, remove unit and readjust leveling bolt.
2. Drill two
¹⁄₈ in. holes through the window channel frame in
alignment with existing holes in bottom bar. Install two
³⁄₈ in.
self-tapping screws through these holes.
NOTE: If window channel frame is not tall enough to use
existing holes, drill 2 new holes off to the side of the existing
holes to attach the air conditioner bottom bar to the support
platform. Air conditioner should be firmly anchored to window
channel frame or support platform.
existing holes, drill 2 new holes off to the side of the existing
holes to attach the air conditioner bottom bar to the support
platform. Air conditioner should be firmly anchored to window
channel frame or support platform.
Complete Installation
1. Place top retainer on top edge of filler panel, then place the
bottom edge of filler panel into groove of bottom retainer
(mounted on unit). Filler panel may be trimmed with knife or
scissors to fit window height. Slide sliders upward making
sure filler panel aligns in sliders.
(mounted on unit). Filler panel may be trimmed with knife or
scissors to fit window height. Slide sliders upward making
sure filler panel aligns in sliders.
2. With sliders up against top retainer, drill
¹⁄₈ in. hole through
window frame in alignment with existing hole in slider. Install
³⁄₈ in. self-tapping screw in hole. Repeat for other slider.
3. Check all seals and plug all air leaks around unit. Use sealant
to fill any minor openings.
AIR CONDITIONER USE
Operating your air conditioner properly helps you to obtain the
best possible results.
best possible results.
This section explains proper air conditioner operation.
IMPORTANT:
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If you turn off the air conditioner, wait at least 3 minutes
before turning it back on. This prevents the air conditioner
from blowing a fuse or tripping a circuit breaker.
before turning it back on. This prevents the air conditioner
from blowing a fuse or tripping a circuit breaker.
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Do not try to operate your air conditioner in the cooling mode
when outside temperature is below 66°F (19°C). The inside
evaporator coil will freeze up, and the air conditioner will not
operate properly.
when outside temperature is below 66°F (19°C). The inside
evaporator coil will freeze up, and the air conditioner will not
operate properly.
NOTES:
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In the event of a power failure, your air conditioner will not
automatically turn back on.
automatically turn back on.
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If the electronic control will not respond to touch pad or
remote control commands, it is necessary to unplug the unit
from the electrical outlet for 5 seconds before plugging
back in.
remote control commands, it is necessary to unplug the unit
from the electrical outlet for 5 seconds before plugging
back in.
1. Window channel frame
2.
2.
³⁄₈
in. self-tapping screw
3. Bottom bracket
4.
4.
¹⁄₈
in. drilled holes
1. Top retainer
2. Foam seal under
2. Foam seal under
top retainer
3. Filler board
4. Slider
5. Foam seal between side of cabinet and
5. Foam seal between side of cabinet and
sliding sash (sliding window installation only)
6. Side channel
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1.
¹⁄₈
in. drilled hole
2.
³⁄₈
in. self-tapping screw
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