The sedal plate is located on the outside of the cabinet, or behind fitter at the bottom of unit. Reading the numbers may be easier by using a flashlight or by removing the cabinet front as 0 instructed under "Care and Cleaning." Model Number. Serial Number. Purchase Dat.e: I P/N 309000845 (1/02) Read all instructions before using this air conditioner, Instructions Safety J Important For Your Safety Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Readproduct labels for flammability and other warnings. Prevent Accidents To reduce the risk of fire, electricalshock, or injury to persons when using your air conditioner, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Besure the electricalserviceisadequate for the model you havechosen. • If the air conditioner is to be installed in a window, you will probably want to clean both sides of the glass first. If the window is a triple-track type with a screen panel included, you may want to remove the screen completely before installation. • Be sure the air conditioner has been securely and correctly installed according to the separate installation instructions provided with this manual. Save this manual. Save this manual and installation instructions for possible future use in remoVing or reinstalling this unit. • When handling the air conditioner, be careful to avoid cuts from sharp metal fins Avoid fire hazard or on front and rear coils. electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug. Do not remove Electrical Information any prong from the power cord. The complete electrical rating of your new room air conditioner is stated on the serial pl:_te. Refer to the rating when checking the electrical requirements, • Be sure the air conditioner is propedy grounded. To minimize shock and fire Grounding type hazards, proper grounding is important, The power cord is equipped with a wall receptade three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards. under Your air conditioner must be used in a properly grounded wall receptacle. If the wall receptacle you intend to use is not adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician install the proper receptacle. • Do not run air conditioner with outside protective cover in place. This could result in mechanical damage within the air conditioner. _r Do not use an extension cord or an a_apter plug. Power supply cord with 3-pronc grounding plug II • The capacity of the room air conditioner must fit the room size for efficient and Energy Saving Ideas satisfactory operation. • Install the room air conditioner on the shady side of your home. A window that faces north is bestbecause it is shaded most of the day. • Do not block air flow inside with blinds, curtains or furniture; or outside with shrubs, enclosures, or other buildings_ • Close the fireplace damper, floor and wall registers so cool air does not escape up the chimney and into the duct work. • Keep blinds and drapes in other windows closed during the sunniest part of the day. • Clean the air filter as recommended in the section "Care and Cleaning." • Proper insulation and water stripping in your home will help keep warm air out and cool air in. • External house shading with trees, plants or awnings will help reduce the air conditioner's work load. • Operate heat producing appliances such as ranges, washers, dryers and dishwashers during the coolest part of the day. How and Why Capacity andRunning Time Normal Sounds Sound of Ru,sbin# Air At the front of the unit, you may hear the sound of rushing air being moved by the fan. Sound As cooling systems cycle on and off, you may hear a "clicking" sound. I_ Troubleshooting Tips t Your room air conditioner provides the following functions to make hot weather living more comfortable: 6_o Cools and circulates room air. Lowers humidity by removing excess moisture. High moisture levels may cause the air conditioner to drip excessmoisture outside. • Filters out summertime dust, dirt, and some airborne impurities. m The air conditioner performs these functions by drawing room air through a filter which traps dust and dirt particles. The air then passes over a cooling coil which refrigerates the air and removes excessmoisture. The same air is then returned to the room --cooler, drier and cleaner. Moisture removed from the room air is carried to the outside and evaporated. This moisture may form ice on the inside coi! if the outside temperature is below 65 degrees. Setting the air conditioner on HI, FAN ONLYwill defrost the coil. Your air conditioner is designed to be easy to operate and to provide plenty of cooling power. Your air conditioner is also more efficient than (most) older models and may run longer to cool the room, but will use tess energy due to igher energy efficiency ratings. Proper unit size is important in deciding the desired comfort for the area you want to cool. The proper si...