Part No. 1163570 Rev.

IMPORTANT:
Read and save
these instructions. Air Conditioner
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions
with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions
for future reference.
Save Installation Instructions for local
electrical inspector’s use.

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 Tools and
Proper installation is your responsibility.
Make sure you have everything
supply cord is required
See Electrical requirements.
materials needed
necessary for correct installation. It is
the customer’s responsibility to comply Important: Observe all
for installation:
with the installation specifications governing codes and
provided. ordinances.

9
%

Parts supplied for

installation:
- 2 screws
- gasket
/Electrical outlet opening si2re -drain hose connector
must be available
within the reach of
the P~~~;~s~PP~Y Do Not use an
\ extension cord. Mounting Kit, Part No. 1158268 from
authorized parts distributor.

Check location where air l Free movement of air to Electrical

conditioner
l
will be installed:
Correct opening size,
rooms to be cooled.
The opening dimensions must requirements
l Adequate wall support for have 24-7/8” width and a
weight of air conditioner, 15-l/4” height.
l An electrical outlet within Electrical Shock Hazard
reach of power supply cord, 0Electrical ground is required on
this appliance.
elf cold water pipe is interrupted by
plastic, non-metallic gaskets or
Electrical Shock Hazard other insulating materials, Do Not
It is the customer’s responsibility: Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA use for grounding.
l To contact a qualified 704atest edition”, and all *Do Not ground to a gas pipe.
electrical installer. local codes and ordinances. *Do Not modify the power supply
. To assure that the electrical cord plug. If it does not fit the
Failure to do so could result in
installation is adequate and in outlet, have a proper outlet
fire, electrical shock or other
conformance with National installed by a qualified electrician.
personal injury.
*Do Not have a fuse in the neutral
Personal Injury/Product Damage Hazard or grounding circuit. A fuse in the
neutral or grounding circuit could
l Because of the weight and size falling out of opening during result in electrical shock.
of the air conditioner, more installation. *Do Not use an extension cord with
than one person is needed to l Do Not locate air conditioner this appliance.
move, lift and safely install it. where cabinet front is *Check with a qualified electrician
l Handle air conditioner with exposed to a heat source if you are in doubt as to whether
care. Metal fins on front and that raises the surface the appliance is properly
rear coils are sharp. temperature above 12O’F. grounded.
. Do Not drink the water that Failure to follow these Failure to follow these instructions
collects inside the air instructions could result in could result in serious injury or
conditioner. It is not sanitary. personal injury or damage to death.
l Maintain a firm hold on the air air conditioner.
conditioner to prevent it from If codes permit and a separate
grounding wire is used, it is
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from: recommended that a qualified
‘National Fire Protecllon Association
Balierymarch Park electrician determine that the
Quincy. Massachusetts 02269 grounding path is adequate.
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 A single-phase, 60-Hz, AC-only,
electrical supply is required on a
the cord must be plugged into a hi wall opening
mating, 3-prong grounding-type
separate circuit. A 15amp time- wall receptacle, grounded in
delay fuse or circuit breaker is accordance with the National
required Copper wire (#14 Electrical Code, ANSVNFPA 70 -
gauge) is required. The fuse size latest edition*, and all local codes tw
must not exceed the circuit rating and ordinances. If a mating wall 24-718”
specified on the model and serial receptacle is not available, it is the
label. The model and serial label is
located behind the front panel on
the base flange.
personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have
a properly grounded, 3-prong wall
2,
-I
Dimension
depends on wall
Cut opening thickness and
receptacle installed by a qualified through the wall. type of molding.
electrician. Remove insulation.

Use 1-inch or heavier

Now start...
With air conditioner in room where
3 lumber for wood frame.
n Measure depth of wall
opening and frame. Apply wood
it will be installed. preservative to the outside
exposed surface.
Specific electrical requirements
are listed in the chart. Follow the
requirements for the type of plug
ITHROUGH-THE-WALL
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
It is the customer’s responsibility
4
Insert the frame in the wall
opening. Square and level
n frame. Nail frame securely
on the power supply cord. to the wall studs.
and obligation to have this
product installed by a qualified
W&g technician familiar with through-

requirements the-wall room air conditioner

installations.

Plug Type A Plug Type B appropriate header

if required \
;$f%g W” blade receotacls
0‘J
Lb
3-pron
fJou”cf”g-
ype wall
receptacle.
grouncllng
Pl
5 Remove air conditioner
n front panel from carton.
and

P prow groundlng prong

power supply cord
115volt - 230/208-volt - ss
103% min., 197.6~ min., Frame
Construction
126.5~ max. 253~ max.
7.5-amp 12-amp rating appropriate header
rating or less or less - use a if required,
- a double single outlet lintel
outlet is and a sep- If you plan to install a drain
acceptable.

7.6- through
orate circuit.

12- through 16-

6 hose to the back of the air
1 condiiioner, install the drain
hose connector as follows:
12-amp ratings amp ratings - 1, Remove the drain hose
I
- use only a use only a alternate connector, gasket and screws
jingle outlet single outlet construction
from the plastic bag.
and separate and a sep- for plaster -
Brick Veneer ’ to frame. 2. Attach them on the back of the
Zircuit. orate circuit. Construction air conditioner as shown above.
Exordmended grounding

For your personal safety, this

1 When using a wood,
n metal or plastic molding,
the finish frame should line up with
Note: If you are installing a new
unit into an existing sleeve, you
may need to modify the sleeve for
appliance must be grounded. inside wall. If the plastered wall is the drain connector.
This appliance is equipped with a to be flush with the cabinet and
power supply cord having a no molding is used, the finish
3-prong grounding plug. To frame must be set l/2 inch into
minimize possible shock hazard, the wall.
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 Personal Injury/Product
9a. Through-the-wall
sleeve installation:
Check the air conditioner model
11 Use insulation to seal
n openina
cabinet and’frame
between
Caulk outside
Damage Hazard number on the model/serial label wall openings around cabinet.
Maintain a firm hold on the air located behind the front panel on
conditioner to prevent it from
falling out of the opening during
installation.
Failure to follow this instruction
the base flange. Check the air
conditioner cabinet model
number on the model/serial
label located in the lower right
rating 12 If needed, install
I molding around room
side of cabinet. -
could result in personal injury or front corner of the cabinet.
damage to the air conditioner. If ybur air conditioner is not
If air conditioner model number operating properly...
starts with letters ACU, remove the

7 If Through-the-Wall
n No. AOW22WZ has been
purchased, go to Step 90.
Sleeve rear grille from the air conditioner
and discard the grille.
Check that the circuit breaker is
not tripped or house fuse blown.
Check that power supply cord is
securely plugged into the
mounting brackets air conditioner 9b Install the
n AOW22WZ sleeve in
framed wall opening. Nail sleeve
electrical outlet.
If you need assistance...
The, Whirlpool Consumer
securely to the frame with a tilt
frame Assistance Center will answer any
(one full bubble) to the outside.
questions about operating or

If Through-the-Wall Mounting Kit

No. 1158268 will be used, attach
9bnt
Place the foam
cabinet
maintaining your air conditioner
not covered in the Installation
Instructions. The Whirlpool
Consumer Assistance Center is
mounting brackets from Kit No. seat between the
open 24 hours a day, 7 days a
1158268 as shown. Place air front edge of the week. Just dial l-800-253-1301 -
conditioner in center of opening. air conditioner
the call is free.
base and the
bottom flange When you call, you will need the
of the Through-the-Wall base air conditioner model number
cabinet. Slide the air conditioner and serial number. Both numbers
Property Damage into the sleeve. can be found on the model and
Check that air conditioner serial label located behind the
cabinet is tilted to the outside so front panel on the base flange.
that water will run to the outside.
Failure to do so may cause
damage to property.
10.
Remove sheet metal
tab-
If you need service...
In the event that your Whirlpool
screws from air appliance should need service,
conditioner front call the dealer from whom you

8 Place level
n on air con-
ditioner. There
base flange. Insert
tabs on the top edge
of front panel into
slots in the air
purchased

company.
service company
the appliance
Whirlpool-authorized service
or a

A Whirlpool-authorized
is listed in the
should be a tilt to Yellow Pages of your telephone
the outside of conditioner cabinet.
Use two sheet metal screws to directory under “Appliances -
about one bubble Household - Major - Service or
The air conditioner attach the bottom of the front
panel to the cabinet. Repair.” You can also obtain the
should be level from side to side. service company’s name and
telephone number by dialing,
mounting brackets air conditioner free, within the continental United
States, the Whirlpool Consumer
frame Assistance Center telephone
number, 1-800-253-l 301. A
special operator will tell you the
name and number of your

9 n
Secure air conditioner
opening by attaching
mounting brackets to the frame
in
the
nearest Whirlpool-authorized
service company.
Maintain the quality built into your
with wood screws. Go to Step 10. Whirlpool appliance - call a
Whirlpool-authorized service
Ttih 01
Corporation
company.

Pat-t No. 1163570 Rev. A

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Prepared by Whirlpool Corporation,
0 1993 Whirlpool Corporation Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 Printed in USA