WHIRLPOOL AR0500XA3
Manual de Usuario

4. Remove the side curtains. Slide curtains out to their fullest width. From the back side, remove the Phillips-head screws which attach the curtains to the cabinet. (See A in illustration.) 5. Remove the slotted, hex-head screws holding the top channel. (See B in illustration.) 6. Remove slotted, hex-head screws on sides of cabinet. (See C in illustration.) 7. Holding the cabinet on both sides, carefully lift cabinet off base. Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear coils. 8. Wrap the motor, electrical control box, and compressor terminal box in plastic film to make sure no water or other liquids get inside. Water or other liquids could damage the insulation and cause serious mechanical problems. 9. Clean and hose out the base, coils, and condensate pans. Clean air conditioner at least once a year or more often if the condenser coils and pans collect dirt, sand, leaves, insects, or algae. Also, clean the air conditioner if you detect an odor coming from it. 10. Remove plastic film from the motor and electrical parts. 11. Heplace arr conditioner in cabinet. 12. Replace the front panel.

NOTE: It is a good idea to wait 24 hours before starting the air conditioner again. Doing so allows time for all areas to dry thoroughly. The water from rainfall or from normal operation does not harm the motor or electrical parts.

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You can help save energy by following the tips below. l Improve your home�s insulation. Seal all doors and windows. Close the fireplace flue. l Close all blinds and drapes on sunny sides of the house. Add window awnings. l Keep the air filter clean. l Do not block the airflow with drapes or furniture. l Ventilate the attic. High temperatures in the attic add to the air conditioner�s cooling load.

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Try not to use heat-producing appliances during the hottest part of the day. Turn off lights and appliances when they are not needed. Keep heat registers and cool-air returns closed. Use exhaust venting fans when cooking, doing laundry, or bathing.

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