Amana 10546361 User manual

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Thank You Forbuying a dependable, energy saving and easy to operate

HAJERroom air conditioner This manuaJcontains useful information for

you to maintain, operate, install and safely useyour room air condifianer_

Your air conditioner deans, coals and dehumidifies the air in your room to

provide you with the ultimate bvel of comfort.

Pleaseread instructions carefully before using the producL Also, do not

forget to fiHout and mail the Product Registration Card.

Record Your ModeUand SeHaUNumber°

For all your service calls during the warranty period the bHowing

information will be needed. Affach the sales receipt to this guide and keep

for future reference. This information can be obtained from the serial pJate,

which is on your air conditioner: This is either on the cabinet (side or back)

or you may have to remove the front grille to Jocateit.

1) Air conditioner mustbe connectedto proper electrical outlet with the

correct electrical supply. (seetabJe)

_. 2) Proper grounding mustbe ensuredto reducethe risk of shockand fire.

DO NOT CUTOR REMOVETHEGROUNDING PRONG. If you do

not have a three-prong electricreceptacleoutlet in thewall, have a certified

electrician install the proper receptacle. Thewall receptacleMUSTbe

properly grounded.

3) Do not use if power cord isfrayed or otherwise damaged. Also avoid

using it if there are cracks or abrasion damage along the length, plug or

connector.

4) DO NOT USEAN ADAPTEROR AN EXTENSIONCORD.

5) When installing your air conditioner in a window, make surethewindow

is strong enoughto hold the weight of the air conditioner. Youalso want to

secureand correctly install your air conditioner properly to prevent it from

falling. Extra brackets and or support may be required depending

on your window.

6) Do not block airflow inside or outside the air conditioner with blinds,

drapes, protective covers,shrubs or bushes.

7) Becareful of sharp edgeson thefront and rear fins of the unit that could

cut and cause seriousinjury.

8) Becareful when lifting the air conditioner to install or remove the unit.

Always usetwo or more people for this.

9) Always unplug theair conditioner before servicing it or moving it.

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A Word From Haler 1

P_duct Registration 1

Safely/Precautions 2

Warnings 4

ElectricaJSafely/ 4

Tips 5

Energy Saving Guide 5

FeQtures G-7

@peratlng Gulde 8-14

Normal Operating Sounds 8

Operating instructions 8-14

JnstaJJatians 15- 22

Parts ] 6

Tools ] G

Installing Unit into A Window ] 7-22

Clean and Care Gulde 23-24

TroubUeshaoting 24- 25

Warran_ Jnfarmatian 2G

3

Following the safety messagesis very important.

Thesemessagescan save you from being injured or killed.

Warning symboRsalert you to be carefuRand means Danger. AJways

follow instructions to be safe and reduce chancesof injury or deatk

Warning and Danger signswill precede safety messages.

Grounding: This room air conditioner must be grounded.

Grounding reduces the risk oFenectricshock by

providing an escape wire for the electric current.

The power cord has a grounding wire with a

grounding pJug. PJugif into an outlet that is

properly installed and grounded.

WARNHNG:

mmproperuseof the grounding

pJugcan resuJtin a risk of electric shock.

Coil a qualified electrician if you don't understand

the grounding instructions or if you are not

sureif the air conditioner is properly grounded.

mfthe wall eJectricaJoutlet is not grounded, please contact an

eJectricianto have it repJacedwith a properly

grounded outJet.

DO nOtr Under Qny ¢_rcu_st_n¢esr CUt or re_ove t_e

thlrd (ground) prong from the power ¢or_.

Adapter PUug: We strongly advise against using an adapter plug.

4

®Air Conditioners are designed for use in a douHe hung window or

through the wall installation only (As appJicable in your model)

®While installing unit be sureto tilt air conditioner _/4 inch ouhvard to

havethe water drip outside the house.

s_k o mnstanlthe unit on the north side as normanlythat is the shaded side This

winJenhance the operation of your unit.

Window has to be strong for installation. Extra brackets and or support

may be required depending on your window.

• Measure the window before installing, if the window is too big Forthe

unit you may require professional installation.

_'_ Usecorrect electric voJfageand proper ampere for the unit to run

effectively.

,_® Only let a certified eledrician do any modifications fo your eledricol

outlet,

o When installing your air conditioner make sure to seaJaHareas where

there is a possibiJify of air Jeakage.

Airflow should not be bJocked inside either by curtains, drapes or

furniture or outside by shrubs or bushes

Do not needJessJyuse an eJectricaJJightor other appliances that

produce heat

Keep the ventdosed on the air conditioner when in the cooling function.

Keep the bJindsand the drapes drawn on all the other windows.

o While cooking usean exhaust fan in the kitchen to remove the excess

heat produced.

Always usethe correct BTUsize air conditioner to cool the room to

attain optimum efficiency.

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yen{

cor_trdler

[otlvers -"_-.

easy ac( ess _'_-'_"

filters

Uil

electronic

{o_mhpad

1. Thermostat

This allows you to adjust the temperature of the air

The lower the seffing the cooler the air temperature

with this you can set the temperature fo your

desired comfort level You can setthe temperature

between 61" F and 86" F

2. Fan Speed

With this you can control the fan speed as well as

the A/C {cooling) speed

You have 3 levels of A/C Speed for you to set at

your desired bvd LO will cimdate alr at the

lowest vdoci_y, MED at medium velocity and HUGH

will circulate at the maximum

You have 2 levels of Fan Speed to setat your

desired comfort level MED and LO

Auto Fan allows the room temperature to setthe fan

speed When the function is set, fan speed is to be

determined according to the difterence between the

s_ttemperature and the temperature inside the

room Once the settemperature is reached the fan

will run at the LO Setting

3. Fuectlon.

Your air conditioner has 3 Functions

a) A/C,

Here the air conditioner will operate the corrJpressor

and the desired fan spe_d set to give you chilled

cold air for your comfort

b) Dehumid

This enables your air conditioner to operate as a

dehumidifier as well Jtwill remove the excess

moisture from the air to keep your room at a

combrtabb dry stage You can use this feature

alone in case you do not desire to use the air

conditioner

c) Fan Only

You can run the fan only on not so hot days The

fan can be set to run at 2 speeds (reed fan, low fan)

as desired by you

4. Eeergy Saver

When turned "ON" the fan will shut off 3 minutes

after the compressor cycle off, This will not only

save you electrical and energy costs but also shuts

off the unnecessary noise of the fan motor running

In the "OFF" position the fan will not shut off when

the compressor cycles off The fan will keep running

at the setlevel

5. Timer

Your air conditioner can be setto go on or off at

your desire This can be done up to 12 hours in

advance

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6. Vent

The Fresh Air Vent aJlov,'sthe air col_di{Jol_erto

recircu_ate iltside ail',draw fiesh ail i_to dketooth

and exhattst stale ail' to the otltside.

7. 4 Way Air FJew

These air directional Jouverslet you contrd the

direction of the air_low in your required direction

The airflow can be directed

up - down - right side - left side

8, SJide Out ¢has._is

Your Air Conditioner Becomesmore versatile with

this feature You have the option to install the unit in

a window or the wall

g, Wind@_ instil R:Jt

Enables you to install the air conditioner in a

double hung window Extra Bracketsor sugport

may Be needed depending or_your window

10. Remote Cor_w'oJ

This full functional "wirelessremote allows you to

operate your air conditioner from a d_stance You

need not have to get up to change the seitings, the

functions or to turn the unit on or off

11 o LED DJspJay EJectrorlic ConJ'_| Panel

The 4 function LEDdisplays Room1}_mperature,

Temperature Se_ting,Timer Setting and Time

Ren_aining to Stop / Start the unit Electr'onic

Control Panel letsyou setthe temperature to the

Exact ]emperature you desire

12o Sleep

When activated, this feature automatically setsan 8

hour shut off timer The unit will shut off in 8 hours

lller l @le tlHg Se ds

The folowing sounds are normally heard during the operation of an air conditioner,

o Cod airflow movement as didated by the set fan speed.

Water sounds. Thisis normaJas your air conditioner acts as a

dehumidifier aJso.Thusyou wil hear water sounds from water drops

faling on the condenser.

As the refrigerant tows through the inner sealed tubing a rushing noise

may be heard.

Railing or vibrating noises may be heard due to poor wal

or window instalafion.

* High pitch compressor sound may be heard.

@pe ethsg Ins tru¢lieHs

Folowing are the operating instructions of your electronic air conditioner.

After instaling your air conditioner pJug it in to the proper dectricaJ outJet

in the wal Keepthe vent in the closed position. Now set the air

conditioner at your comfort bye[ This ful functional wireJessremote alows

you to operate your air conditioner without having to get up and go to the

unit. The ful function feature alows you to change the settings and turn the

unit on or off from the remote itseJf.This controJpad works the same as

the control pad on the air conditioner.

(See Fig # ])

Fig. # 1

Remote ¢@ntr@J

After you pJugin the unit it wi[[ perform a self test. A[[ the dispJaytights

will turn on for 3 seconds. The LED display will read "88". If any dispnay

light fails to turn on you may need service on the unit. After the 3 seconds

self test the unit will automatically go to the stand by mode. Now all lights

will be off and you wilt have to turn "ON" by pressing the On/Off key

After pressing "On/Off", the unit #arts to work and enters the status of

"Fan Only" with low seffing. You will haveto press the (+} or (o} key on the

TempiTime to set the fern _erature af your desired comfort. You can choose

bebveen 61 °F and 86°R Once the temperature is set you can raise or

lower it by pressing the (+) or (o) keys. (Only when the unit is cooling or

dehumidifying, can the temperature seffing be adiusted.} (See Fig, # 2)

Having setthetemperatureyou will setthefunctionof theair conditionen

mfyou want to cooltheroom presstheA/C function,mfyou needtoonly

removethe moisturepresstheDehumidfunction. Ifyou lustneedto usethe

fan only, presstheFanfunction.(SeeFig. # 3)

Fig. # 3

¢ontro) Pane(°

Fig. # 4

¢ontro(

Once the function mode is decided you wi(( hove to set the fan speed_ ({:

you choose the A/C mode you can run the fan in one of the 3 speeds Hi,

Med,, Lo or in the Auto speed, mnthe Auto speed the fan wi(( stort at High,

Med or Lo as the )emperature varies in the room

Tr: temperature inside the room.

Ts:the se))emperature.

When Tr >Ts+2°F, the Hi is )o be automaficaJJy. When Tr_<Ts,)he Lo is to be

set. When Ts<Tr_<Ts+2°F,)he Med is to be set. Once the set temperature in

the room is reached the Auto fan seffing wiJ( have the fan running on Lo.

It takes 3 minu)es )o switch the fan speed. (See Fig # 4}

Panel

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Ifyou choose to use the Dehumid function, Thiswill remove excessmoisture

from the air on excessivelyhumid days,

Tr temperature inside the room,

Ts: the settemperature.

1) When Tr>Ts+3°F,the compressor will run continuously the fan at the

selectedspeed.

2)When Tsol°F_<Tr_<Ts+3°Fthe compressor will cycle for 10 minutes on

end 6 minutesoff.

3)When Tr<Tsol°F,the compressor will shut off,

The dehumidification process takes pJace between the settemperature _1

and 3°Fabove the settemperature, (See Fig # 5)

Fig. # 5

ControJ Panel

For cod days you may want to run the "Fan Only" function. Here the fan

runsonJyat one of 2 speeds,Meal or Lo. Thefan will not run at the High

speed. (See Fig. # 6)

Fig # 6

¢ontroj Panel

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Fig # 7

Control

Timer start or Timer stop mode is used to pre-start or shut off your unit in

advance. You can program this up to ! 2 hours in advance. You can use

the Timer in 3 Functions i.e. A/C, Dehumid. or Fan OnJy

eTimer Start. (See Fig. # 7)

Unit must be on to set the timer. Unit will shut down automatically after it

accepts the settings in 5 seconds Use this mode to presser the start time of

the unit ] 2 hours in advance.

a! Press Start, LED dispHay wilH show "XX" (time set Hasttime) when power

is connected first time, LEDdisplay wiHI show "01"

b) Set desired number of hours by pressing the (+) pad of the Temp/Time

buttons, one for each hour. Hfyou passed the desired time use the H pad

key to lower the selection.

,_Timer Stop (See Fig # 7}

Unit must be running to set the timer off. Use this to preset the time you

would Hikethe unit to shut off.

a) Press Stop, LED dispHay will show "XX" (time set Hasttime) when power

is connected first time, LEDdisplay wiHI show "01"

b) Set desired number by pressing the (+) pad of the Temp/Time buttons.

One for each hour. If you passed the desired time, use the (-) pad key to

lower the selection.

When using the timer the unit wiHJuse!revert to the last A/C and fan

settings when activated. The timer must be reset every time you choose to

use it.

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SPEED

iiii FUNCT_eN

Pressingthe mode onetime, the settingof Timerstart,Timer stopand sleep

can be done. Pressingthe mode Fora secondtime, the settingiscanceHHed.

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SJeepJetsyou preset the unit to shutoff in 8 hours. SJeepworks in the AiC

function only. After preoseffingthe temperature to a set degree,

the temperature raises by 2 degree in the I st hour and another 2 degree

in the 2nd hour and then remains constant in the next 6 hours As your

body doesnot give out as much heat in the night and as nights generally

become cooler this feature Jetsyou sbep comfortably throughout the night

without having fo wake up to change the temperature settings.

(See Fig. # 8}

Fig. # 8

¢ontroU Panem

EnergySaver: By pressing this keyyou will activate the unit fo go in the

energy saver mode The fan will be off 3 minutes after the compressor

cycle ofF.Bydeactivating if the Jan keepsrunning at the set speedeven if

the compressor shutsofF. (SeeFig. # 9) (Thisfunction isavaiJabb in the

cooJing function onJy)

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Fig. # 9

¢ontroJ PQneJ--

(.J(].

When unit is in "On" mode theLEDdisplay wil showroom temperature.

Pressthe (+) keyto get settemperature. When unit is in "TimerStop" func=

tion, LEDdispJaywil show the time Jefffor the unit to shut off.

Tocancd TimerStop pressthe main Off key.

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Before you install your air conditioner check the foJ[owing:

1) The unit is free of a[[ obstructions inside and outside the room eg. drapes,

curtains, furniture, pJants,shrubs, bushes, trees, other structures[ike building,

garage etc Air conditioner must have dear unobstructed airflow through the

condenser to remove the heat

2) Thewindow is strong enough to hold the weight of the air conditioner.

Extra brackets or supports may be needed depending on your windows.

3) Thewindow si[[ and track are strong enough to hold the weight of the

air conditionen

4) Thewail is strong enough to hold the unit. Extra brackets or supports may be

needed depending on the wail

5) There is adequate and proper power supply near the air conditioner.

_6) DO NOT useadapter plugs.

_7) DO NOT useextension cords.

_8) DO NOT cut or remove the ground prong.

9) DO NOT modify the plug or the eJectrica[waJ[outlet in any way.

mfpJugdoes not fit the dectricd outlet have a certified electrician do the

necessarychange.

_10) DO NOT connect electrical power to the unit before installation.

_1 ! ) DO NOT use if power cord is worn out, frayed or otherwise damaged

Avoid using if there are cracks or abrasion damage along the length,

plug or connection.

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Parts

Paris Suppli_ d

Jj_ wind....... l

/_/ gaskel

curtain

attachmenl

screws 13/32"

wood screws 31/32"

g

h_>,adboll <and

Iocknu[

installation bracket

(left and tight)

Remote @

control "CR2025" battery

left and right

side curtains

Mode[: HWR18VC3 HWR2tVC3

You will need b have the following tools b help you in the installation of

your air conditioner.

*Scissors

*Phillips Screwdriver

*Standard Screwdriver

*Pliers

*Wrench

*Drill and Drill Bits

*Tape Measure

*Gloves

*Level

*Sockets

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Installing Unit into A Window

Window Openillg Requirements

The air conditioner k, designed {o fi{into double or single hung sash ffpe windows. Ea<h of the

units comes with an installation kit that pIovides adjustable mounting louvers, to fill the gaps

betwee_tthe sides of the refit, and the windowhame. The chart below reflects {hedimensions of

the units with, and without installation kits. Measure your windowopening width and compare

itto the chart below to ensure that it meets the minimum and fnaxiftltnl_ window wid{h requirements.

I_ D LI

HWR18VC3 HWR24VC3

HWR18V( 3 HWR24VC3

A(inch)

Ninch)

C(inch)

D(inch) Max

[)(inch)Min 3o@

Case High

Case Widd_

Case Depth

ivlodels HWR18VC3 HWR24VC3

I REPAREUNIT

FOR

INSTALLATION

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ASSEMBLE

CURTAINS/TOP

RAIL

Inslall top rail with lour 13/32" screws

Slid( left hand curtain assembly

into left end of top and bottom

rails Repeat lor right hand curtain

assembly Fasten curtain retainer

strips to sides of outer (ase with

six 13/32" screws

PREPARE

WINDOW FOR

INSTALLATION

Inspect window tra(k, sash. and sill

lor its ability 1o suppor( (h( weight of

ail conditioner

Measure width belween whldow

moldings to ensure Instant Mount

will lit window h'ame Inslan( Moun(

models are d(signed lor windows

wide ((h( delail see page l 7)

Storm window installalion

If storm window hame dots not allow

adequate cl( arance below sill (1/2"

required), relnove s{ornl whldow

hame or creait! ch>arance by adding a

wood strip (a( leas{ 1 1/2" wide) along

( nlite widih of sill Faslen wood sirip

1o sill with at least three couniersunk

wood screws (not supplied with kit)

This provides a smooth surlac( hJr

mouniitlg air condition( r

I/2'

Mobile home v¢indow installation

Add wood strip (at least 1 1/2" wide)

along en(ite width of window sill¸

Thk:kness of wood strip should match

height of front lip on window flame¸

Fasten wood strip (o sill with a

minimum of {hree countersunk wood

screws (not supplied with kit)¸ This

provitles a smooth sur_ce _r

mounitng air conditioner¸

Must be a minimum

Minimunl of 1,'2" to cleal

I 1i 2'_ • Wlndov,

_jj ).[l_flmtJm

h,s,an,Mo.ntiti,suppit.lwiih,mit !!!!

i ii

is d(sign_ d lor motmitng in mos( i / i i .... 0

doubl( hungwindows without iN / o '_ N i U

slorlil windows I,or itlstalhltion in o +u D i I

i

o

D

window hai/l( wilh SIol'nl window, o v I'J

:Z o, io

modi 6, sill by adding wood strips(not ?, _ 11 i 0

hlclud(d) 1o inn(r and outer sills This st>m ' ) R i II

raises uni( and elinlinaies inierlel'en(e Ffallle

of slornl vdndow l]'anle

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INSTALL OUTER

CASE IN WINDOW

Place other case i_l _i_l{Iow [owel

sas|l UlHi] i_rests bebi_ld floll_ flange

of top rail Bottom rail mllst res_

behind window sill

_ Window sosh

Use (wo wood screws 31/32" (o fix (he case to

wi_ldows sash his(all left & light i_ls{allation bra{ke_

grad as showlt ilt lig Insta!l boft(2 1/2' long l]g)t bead

bol_ and locknlH) {o the il)s{a[lation b*acket aiid a@ls_

them to propeJ lenuh ,thenuse 4 (19/32')screws to fix

_lle bracket on the case

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&bOtlt

5 o

Expaltd bo_h curtains to contact the

win(bw flame Install lks_irwood

screws 31/32"¸ Two in each upper rigtl_ and

le_ of _he ct_l_ains.

llts_all (hree wood screws 31/32" Iop moun_ing rail

screws¸

NOTE: To make screws easier _o

dnve, drill a pilo_ hole ii)io sash

{hrotlgh clealallce hole iil c//i'_ai_s

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INSTALL SASH BRACKET

& SEAL GASKET

Install sash bracket on top of indoor window sash

wffil one wood screw 31/32" to prevent raising of

Willdow from file otdside, Screw anchor direcdy into

side of window flame. For hard wood or metal window

li'ames, drill a pilot hole to start screw.

Important:Be carelid not to dffil pilot hole too deep.

Add a piece of tape to the dffil bit as a depth gauge.

Also stay clear of glass. Be carelid not to damage the

fimction of the window.

Cut window seal gasket to wiffihof window,Stuffwindow

seal strip hetween outdoor window glass and top of

indoor sash. This willstop air leakage which reduces

efficiency.

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RETURN

CHASSISTO

OUTERCASE

Find someone to help you

replace chassis in outer case

Replace front panel, and grille

(Do _1o_h_rgel _oills_oH ba'o tiIm_

a_t,_llmel_ sciews heh_re

Jeph_cei_; grille)

Whele p _ssible ill_MJ _w_ s_Iow's

o1] top of [lie olttel _ase, lemoved

ill slap (me

IMPORTANT: Because window

sash helps keep unit in window,

make certain window sash contacts

outer case before reinstalling

chassis.

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