Whirlpool 1187680 User Manual

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Be sure your air conditioner does not fall out of the opening 
during installation or removal.
The place where the power cord exits the air conditioner 
should be no more than 4 ft (122 cm) from a grounded outlet.
Be sure the wall where the air conditioner will be installed will 
support the weight of the air conditioner.
Do not install the air conditioner where the plastic cabinet 
front will be exposed to a heat source that raises the surface 
temperature above 120ºF (49ºC).
Do not block the louvers in the front panel.
Wall sleeve dimensions: 26.75" x 15.75" x 15" (68 cm x 
40 cm x 38.1 cm)
1. Remove the front and back covers from the new wall sleeve. 
NOTE: Save the covers for future use to seal the wall sleeve if 
the air conditioner is removed.
2. Clean out any debris from the inside of the wall sleeve, 
making sure the inside is clean and that the drain holes are 
completely open.
3. Insert new grille into sleeve.
NOTE: Make sure that the word “Top” is readable from inside 
the room.
4. Secure the grille to the sleeve by inserting the 6 - #8 - 32 self-
tapping screws (provided) through the holes in the grille and 
into the sleeve.
Complete Installation
1. Assemble trim frame by laying the 4 frame pieces face down 
on a flat surface and snapping them securely together.
2. Install the 
¹⁄₄" insulating foam around the inside edge of the 
trim frame. Begin in the bottom left corner and place the 
insulating foam around the entire inside of trim frame. Check 
to be sure foam is flush with the bottom edge of the trim 
frame.
3. Slide the trim frame onto the air conditioner until the foam 
makes a seal with the wall sleeve.
4. Check that Fan Control is Off.
5. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
6. Press RESET on power supply cord.
A. Insulating foam seals
B. Trim frame 
A. Trim frame against wall sleeve
A
B
B
A
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Do not use an extension cord.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not remove ground prong.