Procedures for diagnosing and troubleshooting the sealed system can be found in Whirlpool Con- sumer Services publication R-65, Basic Refrigeration Diagnosis , Part No. 4314066, Rev. C.
CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING EXERCISE ANSWERS TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................II 6. C 7. B 8. A TABLE OF CONTENTS .................. III 9. B 10. B SAFETY.......................IV SECTION ONE INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Important Safety Instructions ..................1 Installation Instructions ....................1 SECTION TWO THEORY OF OPERATION Unique Operating Features ..................
SAFETY CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING EXCERCISE How do you change the temperature set- During the AUTO COOL Mode:: WARNING ting from “F” (Fahrenheit) to “C” (Celsius)? A. Fan always runs at HI speed. A. Press and hold the Temperature ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD B.
These can damage the air conditioner finish. G. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DAMAGES.
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-- NOTES -- MODEL/SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATORS The Model/Serial Number plate is located behind the front panel above the coil area. Serial Number Designator 36 50001 SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING SITE G = Manos, Brazil Q = LaVergne, TN YEAR OF MANUFACTURE J = 1999 WEEK OF MANUFACTURE Model/Serial...
STRIP CIRCUITS SECTION TWO THEORY OF OPERATION Power Supply to Control Board UNIQUE OPERATING FEATURES SEALED SYSTEM • More Efficient Condenser - Higher heat exchange due to single row condenser coil providing greater surface area to dissipate heat. Compressor Run Circuit TOP VIEW AIR FLOW •...
ELECTRONIC CONTROLS SECTION FIVE • Thermistor Temperature Control - Solid-State electronic controls with THEORY OF OPERATION thermistor temperature sensing for more efficient and accurate cooling. • Auto-Cool Cycle - Cools room to a preset temperature while automatically WIRING DIAGRAM controlling the fan speed. •...
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SERVICING INFORMATION MODE SELECTION CHECK FILTER Press the MODE key until the The CHECK FILTER indicator SERVICEABLE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS indicator light comes on for the light comes on every 720 FILTER RESET setting desired. Choose AUTO hours of air conditioner opera- SERVICEABLE PARTS Part No.
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-- NOTES -- TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION 11. Moisture dripping 11a. Extreme humidity 11a. Advise customer of pos- into room sible sweating formations under abnormal conditions. Check and improve all possible seals. 11b. Inadequate seal 11b. Check and improve all sealed areas.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SECTION THREE PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION COMPONENT ACCESS 8. Noisy operation 8a. Loose parts 8a. Check fan blades, cabinet, washers, tubing contact or vibra- tion, loose screws, etc. Component Location 8b. “Ping” noticed as fan hits drops of 8b.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART WARNING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD 5. Insufficient cooling 5d. Low voltage 5d. Check power supply. See Disconnect power before servicing the air conditioner. - Compressor and Fan run Replace all panels before operating the air conditioner. 5e.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 5. The control box assembly can now be removed from the front panel. Pull it straight up and away from the front panel. (Fig. 3-4) PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Unit does not run. 1a. No power to unit. 1a.
Section Four DIAGNOSIS and TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSING COMPONENTS BEHIND THE DIVIDER WALL Components accessible in the component compartment behind the divider wall include: WARNING • Sealed Refrigeration System: This system includes the compressor, strainer, all sealed system tubing, the condenser and the evaporator. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD •...
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-- NOTES -- 3. Remove the Hex head screw securing the green ground wire to the evaporator frame. (Fig. 3-9) 4. Remove the air director vanes from each side of the evaporator shroud by first lifting the large tab ( ).
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NOTE NOTE Base Plate Bolt When replacing the screen surrounding protruding through Hole in the component compartment: When replacing the fan motor assembly: Fan Motor Mounting Bracket • Be sure the screen fits into the three (3) tabs • Be sure the fan motor mounting bracket is on each side of the divider wall.