Whirlpool AC1 352 - Manual (Page 6)

2. Clean filter, using a vacuum cleaner.
-OR-
3. If very dirty, wash filter with warm water and mild
detergent. Air dry thoroughly before replacing.
4. Replace elastic band.
Annual Maintenance for Your
Air Conditioner
Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance to help
insure steady, top performance throughout the year.
Call the service company recommended by your
dealer to:
• Inspect and clean the coils and condensate water
passages.
• Check fan and oil the fan motor.
(The compressor is sealed and needs no oiling.)
Expense of annual Inspection Is customer's
responsibility.
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
If you are familiar with electrical appliances you can
do the cleaning and maintenance yourself. If you decide
to go ahead, follow these steps.
6. Remove plastic film from motor and electrical parts.
7. Replace unit In cabinet. (See Installation
Instructions.)
8. Reattach ground wire. Replace control plate and
knobs.
9. Replace front panel.
NOTE: It Is best to wait 24 hours before starting the
unit again. This allows all areas to dry out. (The water
from rainfall or from normal operation does not harm
these components.)
Oiling the Fan Motor
WARNING: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
UNPLUG UNIT FROM ELECTRICAL SOURCE OR
TURN OFF AT FUSE BOX OR CIRCUIT BREAKER.
1. Remove unit from cabinet (follow instructions under
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance.)
2. Oil the fan motor following instructions on the fan
motor. To add oil, pull out the oil hole plug at each
end of the motor. (See Figure below.) Use SAE
number 20 oil or an easy to use one-ounce capsule
of especially recommended oil can be ordered from
your dealer. (Part no. 10943).
WARNING: TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK,
UNPLUG UNIT FROM ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY OR TURN OFF AT FUSE BOX OR
CIRCUIT BREAKER.
1. Remove front panel (See page 5.).
2. Pull control knobs straight off. Remove the control
plate.
3. Remove the green ground wire. It is attached with
a screw located on the bottom left side under the
control plate. (Save the screw to reattach the wire.)
4. Wrap the motor, electrical control box and
compressor terminals box In plastic film and make
sure no water or other liquid gets inside any of
these parts.
It would damage insulation and cause
serious problems.
WARNING: Handle the air conditioner with care.
Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front
and rear coils.
3. Replace the plugs to keep dirt from motor bearings.
4. Replace unit in cabinet.
5. Carefully clean and hose out the base, coils and
condensate pans. Clean at least once a year, or
more often if the condenser coils and pans collect
dirt, sand, leaves, insects or algae. Also, clean if you
detect an odor coming from the air conditioner, (A
good time to oil the motor is when you already have
the cabinet open. See instructions that follow.)