Whirlpool AMD 092/1 User Manual
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Do not install the appliance if it is connected to
the power supply.
• The Installation and service/repair must be
performed by a qualified technician, in
compliance with the producer's instructions and
following local safety norms. Do not repair or
replace any parts of the appliance unless it is
specifically written in the user instructions.
• The grounding of this appliance is compulsory.
• Make sure that the power supply cord is long
enough to allow the right connection. Do not
use any extension cord for power supply.
• Do not pull the power supply cord to remove it
from the socket.
• Do not twist or press the power supply cord,
and make sure it is not broken.
• Once installation is completed, the electric
components must not be accessible to the users.
• Do not touch the operation buttons when your
hands are wet and don't use the appliance when
you are barefoot.
• Physically or mentally disabled people, children
and people without any experience with the
product are only allowed to use the appliance if
they have had specific training on how to
operate the appliance by a person responsible
for their security and well-being. The appliance
is not intended for use by disabled people and
very young children without supervision.
AIR CONDITIONER PRECAUTIONS
Please strictly follow the below instructions:
• Long and direct exposure to cool air might be
harmful to health. It is advisable to set the
louvers in order to avoid direct cool air and
deflect it within the room.
• Prevent the air flow from reaching the gas
burners and stoves.
• Upon malfunctioning first turn the appliance off
by pressing the ON/OFF button on the remote
control, then disconnect it from the mains.
• This product contains Fluorinated Greenhouse
Gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol, the
refrigerant gas being in a hermetically sealed
system. Refrigerant gas: R410a has a Global
Warming Potential (GWP) 1975.
• This appliance has been made of recyclable or
re-usable material. Scrapping must be carried
out in compliance with local waste disposal
regulations. Before scrapping it, make sure to
cut off the mains cord so that the appliance
cannot be re-used.
• For more detailed information on handling and
recycling of this product, contact your local
authorities who deal with the separate collection
of rubbish or the shop where you bought the
appliance.
SCRAPPING OF PACKAGING
• The packaging can be 100% recycled as
confirmed by the recycling symbol . The
various parts of the packaging must not be
dispersed in the environment, but must be
scrapped in line with local authority regulations.
SCRAPPING OF APPLIANCE
• This appliance is marked according to the
European Directive 2002/96/EC, Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
• By ensuring that this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help to prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment and
for human health.
• The symbol on the product or on the
documents accompanying the product indicates
that this appliance should not be treated as
household waste, but must be given to the
appropriate local gathering place where electric
and electronic appliances are stored and
recycled.
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
STARTING YOUR PORTABLE
AIR CONDITIONER
This section explains proper portable air
conditioner operation.
IMPORTANT:
• The air conditioner display shows the current
room temperature and 24-hour clock.
• When changing modes while the air conditioner
is operating, the compressor will stop for 3 to 5
minutes before restarting.
If a button is pressed during this time, the
compressor will not restart for another 3 to 5
minutes.
• In Cooling or Dry mode, the compressor and
condenser fan will stop when the room
temperature reaches the set temperature.
NOTE: In the event of a power failure, your air
conditioner will operate at the previous settings
when the power is restored.
1. Select the mode. See "Mode."
2. Select the fan speed. See "Fan Speed."
3. Set the temperature. See "Temperature."
4. Press ON/OFF button to start the air
conditioner.
NOTE: When the air conditioner is turned on for
the first time after it is plugged in, it will run in the
6th Sense Mode control.
When the air conditioner is turned on at all other
times, it will run according to the previous settings.
6th Sense Mode can be selected with the remote
control only.
5. When WATER FULL indicator light glows red,
air conditioner will turn off automatically. See
"Portable Air Conditioner Care" for directions
on draining the air conditioner.
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STORAGE AND TIPS FOR USING THE RC
How to insert the batteries
Remove the battery cover in the direction of the
arrow.
Insert new batteries making sure that the (+) and
(-) of battery are matched correctly.
Refit the cover by sliding it back into position.
Note:
• Use 2 LR03 AAA (1.5volt) batteries. Do not use
rechargeable batteries.
Replace batteries with new ones of the same
type when the display becomes dim.
• If the replacement is done within 1 minute, the
remote control will keep original presetting.
However, if you replace batteries taking more
than 3 minutes, all presetting will be cancelled
and timer will display Zero.
How to remove the batteries
Remove the battery cover in the direction of the
arrow.
Press the positive pole of the battery softly with
your fingers, then draw the batteries out of the
compartment.
All this should be done by adults, children are
forbidden to remove the batteries from the
remote control in order to avoid danger of
swallow.
Disposal of the batteries
Please discard the batteries as sorted municipal
waste at the accessible collection point.
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OPERATING MODE DESCRIPTION
Operating modes:
1. Press and release MODE until you see the
symbol glow for the desired setting
2. Choose Cooling, Dry, Fan Only or Heating.
• Cooling-Cools the room. Press FAN SPEED to
select Auto, High, Mid or Low. Press the up or
down Adjust button to adjust the temperature.
• Dry-Dries the room. The air conditioner
automatically selects the temperature. The fan
runs on Low speed only.
NOTE: Dry mode should not be used to cool the
room.
• Fan Only-Only the fan runs. Press FAN SPEED
to select High, Mid or Low.
NOTE: Auto fan speed cannot be selected in Fan
Only mode.
• Heating-Heats the room. Press FAN SPEED to
select Auto, High, Mid or Low. Press the up or
down Adjust button to adjust the temperature.
Fan Speed
1. Press and release FAN SPEED to choose the
desired fan speed.
2. Choose Auto, High, Mid or Low.
• Auto-automatically controls the fan speed
depending on the current room temperature
and temperature control setting.
NOTE: Auto fan speed cannot be selected in Fan
Only mode.
• High-for maximum cooling
• Mid-for normal cooling
• Low-for minimum cooling
Filter Reset
1. When the Filter Reset indicator light is lit,
remove, clean and replace the air filter. See
"Cleaning the Air Filter."
2. Press and release FILTER RESET after replacing
the air filter.
NOTE: After 360 hours of fan operating time, the
Filter indicator light will turn on. It will remain on
for 180 hours or until you press FILTER RESET.
After 180 hours, it will turn off automatically.
Temperature
• Press the up Adjust button to raise the
temperature. Press the up Adjust button once to
increase the set temperature by 1°C or press
twice to increase the set temperature by 2ºC.
• Press the down Adjust button to lower the
temperature. Press the down Adjust button
once to decrease the set temperature by 1ºC,
or press twice to decrease the set temperature
by 2ºC.
NOTES:
• In the Cooling and Heating mode, the
temperature can be set between 18ºC and
32ºC.
• In Fan Only mode, the temperature cannot be
set.
• To change the temperature display between ºC
and ºF, press both the up and down Adjust
buttons at the same time.
Clock function
You can adjust real time clock by pressing Timer
On and Timer Off buttons at same time on control
panel or Clock button on the remote. Press up or
down Adjusting button to get the correct time.
Press Timer On and Timer Off at the same time
again, and then the real time is set.
Timer On/Off
Set the real time to turn on the conditioner.
1. Press Timer On, Timer "On 12:00" indicator will
flash.
2. Press the up or down Adjust button to get your
desired time to turn on the appliance.
• Press the up or down Adjust button once to
increase or decrease the time setting by 1
minute.
• Press and hold the up or down Adjust button for
one and a half seconds to increase or decrease
the time setting by 10 minutes.
• Press and hold the up or down Adjust button for
a longer time to increase or decrease the time
setting by 1 hour.
3. When your desired time displayed on LCD,
press the TIMER ON button and confirm it,
then Timer "ON" indicator stops flashing and
your desired time remains on.
4. After your desired time displayed for 5 seconds,
the clock will be displayed on the LCD.
NOTE: If you don't set the time in 10 seconds
after you press TIMER ON button, the controller
will exit the TIMER ON mode automatically.
How to cancel Timer On
Press Timer On again, the indicator disappears and
the Timer On is canceled.
NOTE: It is similar to set Timer Off, you can make
the appliance unit switch off automatically at your
desired time.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
NOTE: Remote control may vary in appearance.
NOTES:
• Two AAA batteries (included) power the remote
control. Replace batteries after 6 months of use,
or when the remote control starts to lose
power.
• To operate the air conditioner with the remote
control, aim the remote control at the signal
receptor from no more than 23 ft (7 m) away.
Power On or Off
Press POWER.
Selecting mode
1. Press and release MODE until you see the
symbol glow for the desired setting.
2. Choose Cooling, Dry , Fan Only or Heating.
• Cooling-Cools the room. Press Fan to select
Auto, High, Mid or Low. Press the up or down
Adjust button to adjust the temperature.
• Dry-Dries the room. The air conditioner
automatically selects the temperature. Fan runs
on Low speed only.
NOTE: Dry mode should not be used to cool the
room.
• Fan Only-Only the fan runs. Press FAN to select
High, Mid or Low.
NOTE: Auto fan speed cannot be selected in Fan
Only mode.
• Heating-Heats the room. Press Fan to select
Auto,High, Mid or Low. Press the up or down
Adjust button to adjust the temperature.
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FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
6th Sense mode
The air conditioner automatically selects Cooling,
Dry or Heating mode,depending on room
temperature and sets the target temperature.
Operation mode and temperature are determined
by indoor temperature.
Electric heating models
NOTE: Temperature, airflow and direction are
controlled automatically in 6th Sense mode.
However, a decrease or rise of up to 2 ℃can be
set with the remote control if you still feel
uncomfortable.
1. Press 6th Sense button.
2. In Fan Only mode, press Fan to select High, Mid
or Low.
Jet mode
Used for fast cooling. The air conditioner
automatically sets the fan speed to High and the
temperature to 18ºC.
NOTE: 6th Sense mode button does not operate
when Jet function is selected.
1. Press Jet. The air conditioner automatically sets
the fan speed to High and the temperature to
18ºC.
2. To exit Jet mode press any button except Timer
On/Off and Swing button.
Fan Speed
1. Choose desired fan speed.
2. Each time the "FAN" button is pressed, the fan
speed is changed in sequence:
Auto →High →Mid →Low
↑
• Auto-automatically controls fan speed depending
on current room temperature and temperature
control setting.
NOTE: Auto fan speed cannot be selected in Fan
Only mode.
• High - for maximum cooling
• Mid - for normal cooling
• Low - for minimum cooling
Temperature
• Press the up Adjust button to raise the
temperature. Press the up Adjust button once to
increase the set temperature by 1ºC, or press
twice to increase the set temperature by 2ºC.
• Press the down Adjust button to lower the
temperature. Press the down Adjust button to
decrease the set temperature by 1ºC, or press
twice to decrease the set temperature by 2ºC.
NOTES:
• In the Cooling or Heating mode, the
temperature can be set between 18ºC and
32ºC.
• In Fan Only mode, the temperature cannot be
set.
U Button
When you press this button,the remote control
transmits signal of the actual room temperature
around it to the unit every 10 minutes. Therefore
please keep the remote control in a location
U
U
Indoor
temperature Operation
mode Target
temperature
21°C or below HEATING 22°C
21°C-23°C FAN ONLY
23°C-26°C DRY
Over 26°C COOLING 26°C
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where it can transmit the signal to the unit
properly. Press once to set and press again to
cancel.
If the unit can't receive signal from the remote
control in 30 minutes, the unit will operate as
normal base on the temperature around it until it
can receive the signal from the remote control
again.
Sleep mode
Press Sleep button on remote control and the
indicator in LCD lights up, the appliance operates
in sleep mode and the fan speed is automatically
set to low speed.
NOTES:
• In Cooling mode if the current room
temperature is 26ºC or higher the set
temperature will not change when Sleep mode is
activated, otherwise, the temperature will
automatically increase 1ºC during the first hour.
• In Heating mode, the setting temperature will
automatically decrease 1ºC per hour during the
first 3 hours.
• The set temperature will not increase during the
last 7 hours in Sleep mode.
1. Press MODE to select Cooling, Dry or Heating.
NOTE: Sleep mode cannot be selected when Fan
Only is selected.
2. Press Fan button .
3. Press the or button to set the
temperature.
4. Press SLEEP. After 5 seconds, the lights on the
control panel display will dim.
NOTES:
• The temperature and airflow direction can be
adjusted during Sleep Mode.
• To turn off Sleep mode, press MODE, ON/OFF,
6th SENSE, JET or SLEEP again or wait 8 hours
for the air conditioner to turn off automatically.
Changing Air Direction
On Remote Control or Control Panel
Press SWING once to change vertical airflow
direction. Press again to stop airflow louver at
desired airflow direction.
Swing
Normal Sounds
When your air conditioner is operating normally,
you may hear sounds such as:
• Air movement from the fan.
• Clicks from the thermostat cycle.
• Vibrations or noise due to poor wall or window
construction.
• A high-pitched hum or pulsating noise caused by
the modern high-efficiency compressor cycling
on and off.
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MAINTENANCE
Draining the Air Conditioner
(in accordance with the indication of Water Full
under "Starting your portable air conditioner".)
1. Press ON/OFF to turn off the air conditioner.
2. Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power.
3. Move the appliance gently and stably to a
draining location or outside to drain water. Do not
move the unit before water is drained out
completely.
4. Remove the secondary drain plug and drain
water completely.
5. Remove the primary drain hose from the drain
hose clip. Remove the drain hose plug from the
end of the primary drain hose and drain water
completely.
NOTE: If air conditioner will be stored after use,
see "Storing After Use."
6. Reinstall the drain hose plug and the secondary
drain plug.
7. Reattach the primary drain hose to the drain
hose clip.
8. Reposition the air conditioner.
9. Plug in air conditioner or reconnect power.
10. Press ON/OFF to start the air conditioner.
Cleaning the Air Filter
1. Press ON/OFF to turn off the air conditioner.
2. Open the filter panel door on the back of the air
conditioner and remove it.
3. Remove the air filter from the filter panel door.
4. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the filter. If filter
is very dirty, wash filter in warm water with a mild
detergent.
NOTE: Do not wash filter in the dishwasher or
use any chemical cleaners.
5. Air dry filter completely before replacing to
ensure maximum efficiency.
6. Reattach the air filter to the filter panel door.
7. Reinstall filter panel door.
8. Press ON/OFF to start the air conditioner.
Cleaning the Outside
1. Unplug air conditioner or disconnect from
power.
2. Remove the air filter and clean separately. See
"Cleaning the Air Filter."
3. Wipe outside of the air conditioner with a soft,
damp cloth.
4. Plug in air conditioner or reconnect power.
5. Press ON/OFF to start the air conditioner.
Storing After Use
1. Drain the water (see the "Draining the Air
Conditioner")
2. Run the air conditioner set to Fan Only for
approximately 12 hours to dry the air conditioner.
3. Unplug air conditioner.
4. Remove flexible exhaust hose and store with air
conditioner in a clean, dry area. See "Installation
Instructions."
5. Remove window kit and store with air
conditioner in a clean, dry area. See "Installation
Instructions."
6. Remove the filter and clean. See "Cleaning the
Air Filter."
7. Clean the outside of air conditioner. See
"Cleaning the Outside."
8. Reinstall filter.
9. Remove the batteries and store the remote
control with air conditioner in a clean, dry area.
A. Secondary drain plug
B. Drain hose plug
C. Drain hose clip
D. Primary drain hose
A. Filter panel door
B. Air filter
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble Analysis
Air conditioner
does not operate
• The power supply cord is unplugged. Plug into a grounded outlet. See "Electrical
Requirements."
• A household fuse has blown, or a circuit breaker has tripped. Replace the fuse,
or reset the circuit breaker. See "Electrical Requirements."
• The On/Off button has not been pressed. Press ON/OFF.
• The local power has failed. Wait for power to be restored.
• Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the wrong capacity is being used. Replace
with a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the correct capacity. See "Electrical
Requirements."
Air conditioner
blows fuses or trips
circuit breakers
• Too many appliances are being used on the same circuit. Unplug or relocate
appliances that share the same circuit.
• You are trying to restart the air conditioner too soon after turning off air
conditioner. Wait at least 3 minutes after turning off air conditioner before trying
to restart it.
• You have changed modes. Wait at least 3 minutes after turning off air conditioner
before trying to restart the appliance.
Air conditioner
seems to run too
much
• Is there a door or window open? Keep doors and windows closed.
• In cooling mode: the air conditioner is in a heavily occupied room, or heat
producing appliances are in use in the room. Use exhaust vent fans while cooking
or bathing and try not to use heat producing appliances during the hottest part of
the day. Portable air conditioners are designed as supplemental cooling to local
areas within a room. A higher capacity air conditioner may be required,
depending on the size of the room being cooled.
• In heating mode: the air conditioner is in a very cool room. Portable air
conditioners are designed as supplemental heating to local areas within a room.
A higher capacity air conditioner may be required, depending on the size of the
room being heated up.
Air conditioner runs
for a short time
only, but room is
not cool or hot
• Set temperature is close to room temperature. Lower or Higher set
temperature. See "Operating mode description".
Air conditioner
runs, but does not
cool/hot
• The filter is dirty or obstructed by debris. Clean the filter.
• Air outlet is blocked. Clear air outlet.
• The setting temperature is not compatible. In cooling mode: set temperature is
too high. Lower set temperature. In heating mode: set temperature is too low.
Higher set temperature.
Air conditioner
cycles on and off
too much
• The air conditioner is not properly sized for your room. Check the
cooling/heating capabilities of your portable air conditioner. Portable air
conditioners are designed as supplemental cooling/heating to local areas within a
room.
• The filter is dirty or obstructed by debris. Clean the filter.
• In cooling mode there is excessive heat or moisture (open container cooking,
showers, etc.) in the room. Use a fan to exhaust heat or moisture from the
room. Try not to use heat-producing appliances during the hottest part of the
day. In heating mode the temperature of the environment is too high. Do not use
your air conditioner when the temperature of the environment is too high.
• The louvers are blocked. Install the air conditioner in a location where the
louvers are free from curtains, blinds, furniture, etc.
• The outside temperature is below 18°C. Do not try to operate your air
conditioner in the cooling mode when the outside temperature is below 18°C.
Before calling for service, try the suggestions below to see whether you can solve your
problem without outside help.:
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Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting
installation. Read and follow the instructions
provided with any tools listed here.
Tools needed
• Philips screwdrivers
•Saw
•Pencil
• Scissors
• Tape measure
• Cordless drill and ¹⁄₈" or smaller bit
Parts supplied
Check that all parts are included in package
containing parts.
Location Requirements
NOTES:
• The flexible exhaust hose allows placement of
the air conditioner between 23¹⁄₂" and 64" (60
cm and 163 cm) from window or door.
• Portable air conditioners are designed as
supplemental cooling to local areas within a
room.
• To ensure proper ventilation, keep the required
distance from the return air outlet to the wall or
other obstacles at least 23¹⁄₂" (60 cm).
• Do not block air outlet.
• Provide easy access to grounded outlet.
Electrical Requirements
• The portable air conditioner should be
connected to a 220-240V / 50Hz, 20-amp fused
grounded outlet.
• The use of a time-delay fuse or time-delay
circuit breaker is recommended.
• All wiring must comply with local and national
electrical regulations and be installed by a
qualified electrician. If you have any questions,
contact a qualified electrician.
Use your power supply cord:
Plug power supply cord into a grounded outlet.
NOTES:
• A damaged power supply cord must be replaced
with a new power supply cord obtained from
the product manufacturer and must not be
repaired.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
B
F
G
H
A
C D
E
I
J
K
L
A. Foam seal
B. Flexible exhaust hose with adapters attached
C. ¹⁄₂" screws (4)
D. ³⁄₄" screws (4)
E.Window lock bracket
F. Rain cover
G. Outer window slider section
H. Inner window slider section
I. Nut(4)
J. Gasket(4)
K. Washer(4)
L. Bolt(4)
Vertical Slide Window
Horizontal Slide Window
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Unpack the Air Conditioner
Remove packaging materials
• Remove and dispose of/recycle packaging
materials. Remove tape and glue residue from
surfaces before turning on the air conditioner.
Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the
adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm
water and dry.
• Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,
flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove
tape or glue. These products can damage the
surface of your air conditioner.
Install Portable Air Conditioner
Install Exhaust Hose and Adapter
1. Roll air conditioner to selected location. See
"Location Requirements."
2. Insert hose adapter into slot on the back of air
conditioner.
3. Slide down to lock hose into place.
Window Installation
Your window slider kit has been designed to fit
most standard vertical and horizontal window
applications. However, it may be necessary for you
to modify some aspects of the installation
procedures for certain types of windows.
1. Insert the window exhaust adapter into the
window slider kit.
2. Using 4 screws (provided), attach window
exhaust adapter to window slider kit.
3. Attach the rain cover with the two screws,
gaskets and nuts removed before.
NOTE: The holes in the window slider kit are
positioned for attaching the rain cover for vertical
installation or horizontal installation.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
A. Evaporator air intake
B. Hose adapter
C. Flexible exhaust hose
D.Window exhaust adapter
A. Screw locations
B. Window slider kit
C. Window exhaust adapter
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4. Open the window.
5. Measure the window opening.
• If the window opening is too narrow for the
window slider kit, remove the inner slider
section from the window slider kit.
• Using a saw, cut the inner slider section to fit
the window opening.
• Slide the inner slider section into the outer slider
section of the window slider kit.
A. Window exhaust adapter
B. Rain cover
C.Outlet grille
D.Window slider kit
A.Window exhaust adapter
B. Rain cover
C. Outlet grille
D.Window slider kit
A. Inner slider section
B. Outer slider section
Rain Cover-Vertical Installation Rain Cover-Horizontal Installation
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6. Place the window slider kit into the window,
extending it to fit the width of the window. Be
sure the rain cover is on the outside of the
window.
NOTE: For casement window installation, the
window slider kit may be installed vertically with
the window slider kit opening at the bottom.
7. Insert ¹⁄₂" screw (provided) into the hole in the
inner slider section that is closest to the end of the
outer slider section of the window slider kit.
8. Close the window onto the window slider kit to
secure.
A. ¹⁄₂" screw (provided)
B. Inner slider section
C. Outer slider section
A. To portable air conditioner
B. Outdoors
C. Rain cover
D.Window slider kit
E.Window exhaust adapter
F. Flexible exhaust hose
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AFTER SALES SERVICE
Before contacting the Customer Care Centre:
1. Try to solve the problem yourself based on the
descriptions given in the "Troubleshooting".
2. Turn the appliance off and restart it to see if the
fault persists.
If after carrying out the above checks, the
fault persists, contact the Customer Care
Centre.
Please give:
• a short description of the fault;
• the exact model of the air conditioner;
• the service number (this is the number found
after the word Service on the rating plate),
located on the back of the appliance. The
service number can also be found in the
warranty booklet;
• your full address;
• your telephone number.
If repair work has to be carried out, contact the
Customer Care Centre (Use of original spare
parts and a proper repair is guarenteed).
You will need to present the original invoice.
Failure to comply with these instructions
could compromise the safety and quality of
your product.
Complete Installation
1. Place window-lock bracket on top of lower
window and against upper window sash.
2. Use ¹⁄₈" drill bit to drill a starter hole through
the hole in the bracket.
3. Attach window-lock bracket to window sash
with ³⁄₄" screw to secure window in place.
4. Insert foam seal behind the top of the lower
window sash and against the glass of the upper
window.
A. Upper window sash
B. Window-lock bracket
A. Top of lower window sash
B. Foam seal
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