CHAMBERS BPAC0500AS3 Room Air Conditioner User Guide

: August 10, 2024
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AIR CONDITIONERS

Use & Care Guide

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1159801 Rev. B 12-95

Thank you for buying this appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then complete the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question.

Copy model and serial numbers from label (see diagram below) and purchase date from sales slip.
Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

Model and serial number label

Important Safety Instruction

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or personal injury when using your air conditioner, follow these basic precautions:

Read all instructions before using air conditioner.
Complete the installation requirements as described in the Installation Instructions.
Do Not operate the air conditioner with the front panel removed.
Never clean air conditioner parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

• FOR YOUR SAFETY •

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.

It is your responsibility to be sure your air conditioner:

Is installed in a window that will hold the weight, and is secured according to the Installation Instructions.
Is connected only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct electrical supply and grounding. (See Installation Instructions.)
Is the correct size for the area you want to cool.
Is used only to do what window air conditioners are designed to do.
Is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
Is properly maintained.

Also, remove Energy Label and Buy Guide. Use a damp cloth to take off any glue residue. Do not use sharp instruments, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the material.

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Operating Your Air Condition

Starting your air conditioner

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded three-prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock.

Fire Hazard

Do not use an extension cord.
Doing so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

1. Set Exhaust Control to CLOSED for maximum cooling.

2. Set System Control to the desired setting.
LO COOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for sleeping comfort
MED COOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for normal cooling
HI COOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for maximum cooling
FAN ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for circulating room air when no cooling is desired

3. Turn the Thermostat Control to number 6 (mid-setting). You can adjust the air conditioner’s cooling performance by resetting the Thermostat Control to a higher number for maximum cooling. Lower the number setting for less cooling. You will need to experiment to find the setting which suits you best.

NOTE: If you turn your air conditioner off or if the compressor turns off when lowering the Thermostat Control, wait at least 3 minutes before turning it back on or you may blow a fuse or trip a circuit breaker.

The exhaust control

The Exhaust Control setting draws stale or smoky air from the room.

1. To exhaust room air:

Set Exhaust Control to OPEN.
If no cooling is desired, use FAN ONLY setting.
For cooling, set System Control to desired COOL setting.

2. To circulate room air:

Set Exhaust Control to CLOSED.
If no cooling is desired, use FAN ONLY setting.
For cooling, set System Control to desired COOL setting.

NOTE: For maximum performance, the Exhaust Control must be in the CLOSED position when cooling, or room air circulation is desired.

Changing air direction

Tab

The louvers, in the top grille area of the air conditioner, control the direction of the cooled air.
Move the tab, at the top of the louvered area, in the direction you want the air to go (right, left, or straight ahead).

Cleaning Your Air Conditioner

Proper use and care of your air conditioner will help ensure longer life of the unit and lower operating costs. Follow these instructions carefully. Call your authorized servicing dealer for an annual checkup.

Cleaning front panel and air filter

Explosion Hazard

Unplug power cord from outlet before cleaning air conditioner.
Use only nonflammable cleaners.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, fire, or electrical shock.

Tabs

1. Unplug power cord.
2. Remove the front panel from unit for cleaning. Press down at top of front panel to release it from top of cabinet. Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear condenser coils.
3. Pull top of front panel toward you.
4. Lift up and away from bottom spring clips.

5. Remove filter from front panel by removing elastic band which holds it in place.
6. Clean filter by using a vacuum cleaner or, if very dirty, wash filter with warm water and a mild detergent. Air dry thoroughly before replacing. Do not use a hot air dryer on filter.
7. Clean front panel using a soft cloth with warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry.
8. Replace filter and hold it in place with elastic band.
9. Wipe control panel clean with a soft, dry cloth.
10. Replace front panel. Locate bottom of panel on the spring clips. Press down on top edge of front panel and push front toward unit to secure upper tabs.
11. Reconnect power supply.

Caring For Your Air Condition

Annual maintenance

Electrical Shock Hazard

Unplug power cord from outlet before servicing.
Be sure no liquid gets into the motor, electrical control box, or compressor terminals.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, electrical shock, or serious injury.

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or other iniury.

Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance to help ensure 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.

The compressor and fan motor are sealed and need no oiling. The expense of an annual inspection is the customer’s responsibility.
OR
If you are familiar with electrical appliances, you can do the inspection and maintenance yourself. If you choose to do so, follow these steps:

NOTE: Do not lift, push, or pull any white beaded foam (expanded polystyrene) parts.

1. Unplug power cord.
2. Remove the front panel. (See “Cleaning front panel and air filter” on page 5.)
3. Remove air conditioner from window. Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear coils.

4. Remove side curtains. Slide curtains out to fullest width. From the back side, remove the phillips-head screws which attach the curtains to the cabinet. (See A in illustration at left.)
5. Remove slotted-hex head screws holding top channel. (See B in illustration at left.)
6. Remove slotted-hex head screws on sides of cabinet. (See C in illustration at left.)
7. Holding the cabinet on both sides, carefully lift cabinet off unit base. Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear condenser coils.
8. Wrap the motor, electrical control box, and compressor terminal box in plastic film to make sure no water or other liquid gets inside. Water or other liquids could damage insulation and cause serious mechanical problems.
9. 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. Do not use the collected water for drinking purposes. It is not sanitary.
10. Remove plastic film from motor and electrical parts.
11. Replace air conditioner in cabinet. Reattach top channel and side curtains.
12. Reinstall air conditioner in window.
13. Replace front panel.
14. Plug in power cord.

NOTE: It is a good idea to wait 24 hours before starting the unit again. This allows time for all areas to dry thoroughly. The water from rainfall or from normal operation does not harm these components.

Energy saving tips

Improve home insulation. Seal doors and windows. Close fireplace flue.
Close blinds or drapes on sunny side of house. Add window awnings.
Keep air filter clean.
Do not block airflow with drapes or furniture.
Ventilate attic. High temperatures in the attic add to the cooling load.
Try not to use heat-producing appliances during the hottest part of the day.
Turn lights and appliances off when not needed.
Keep heat registers and cool-air returns closed.
Use exhaust venting fans while cooking, doing laundry, and bathing.

Troubleshooting

Before you call for service …

If you are having an operating problem, check the chart to see what the cause might be before you call for assistance.

PROBLEM	CHECK IF	WHAT TO DO
Unit won’t run.

Power cord is plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage.
Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Also, check if a time-delay fuse has been used.
System Control is set to OFF.
Local power has failed.

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Firmly plug power cord into electrical outlet. Check circuit voltage at fuse/circuit breaker box.
Replace fuse with a time-delay fuse of the correct capacity. Reset circuit breaker.
Set System Control to another setting.
Wait for power to be restored.

Unit blows fuses or trips circuit breaker.|

Time-delay fuse being used is of correct capacity.
An extension cord is being used.
Cooling circuit was turned off and on again quickly.

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Replace fuse with a time-delay fuse of the correct capacity.
Do not use an extension cord with this or any other appliance.
Wait at least 3 minutes after turning cooling circuit off before trying to restart unit.

Unit turns on and off, or does not cool room.|

Filter is dirty.
Inside evaporator coils and outside condenser coils are dirty.
There is excessive heat or moisture
in room.
Fan speed is too low.
Thermostat setting is too low.

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Clean filter. (See page 5.)
Clean coils. (See page 6.)
Use exhaust fans to reduce room heat, or set Exhaust Control to CLOSED to reduce moisture.
Set System Control to a higher setting.
Set Thermostat Control to a higher number.

Normal operating sounds …

When your room air conditioner is operating normally , you will hear sounds such as:

Droplets of water hitting the condenser, causing a “pinging” or “clicking” sound. Water droplets help to cool the condenser.
Air movement from the fan, especially on HI COOL setting.
“Clicks” from the cooling cycle.

Sounds also may be caused by house construction – such as vibration of the unit due to wall construction or unsteady window mounting area.

Requesting Assistance or Service

For service in the U.S.

*1. If you need assistance . . .**

Call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll free from any-where in the U.S.A.:
l-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area.

*2. If you need service . . .**

We have a nationwide network of authorized service companies. Our service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after- warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate the authorized service company in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number (see Step 1) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under:

APPLIANCES – HOUSEHOLD –
MAJOR – SERVICE 6 REPAIR

*3. If you need replacement parts . . .**

To locate replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 2 above or call our Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1.

4. If you are not satisfied with how the *problem was solved . . .**

Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program (MACAP). MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry.
Contact MACAP only when the dealer and authorized servicer have failed to resolve your problem.
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.
When requesting assistance, please provide:
model number, serial number, date of purchase, and a complete description of the problem. This information is needed in order to better respond to your request.

Warranty

LENGTH OF WARRANTY	WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase| FSP* replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship.
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase | FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system.
These parts are:

Compressor
Evaporator
Condenser
Drier-Strainer
Connecting Tubing

WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:

Correct the installation of your air conditioner.
Instruct you how to use your air conditioner.
Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.
Clean or replace air filter.

B. Pickup and delivery. Your air conditioner is designed to be repaired in the home.
C. Damage to your air conditioner caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.
D. The removal and reinstallation of your air conditioner if it is installed in an overhead or other inaccessible location or not installed in accordance with published installation instructions.
E. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.

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Service under the full warranties must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer.

If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section, or by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A.

1159801 Rev. B 12/95
©1995 Whirlpool Corp. Printed in U.S.A.