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Summary of Contents for Insignia NS-AC14PWH8
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Page 1: Air Conditioner
USER GUIDE 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner NS-AC14PWH8 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ........28 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-AC14PWH8 represents the state of the art in portable air conditioner design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. www.insigniaproducts.com... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your portable air conditioner. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your portable air conditioner. - Page 4 NS-AC14PWH8 14 Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This could result in an electric shock. 15 Unplug the power cord by holding the plug, never by pulling the cord. 16 Do not turn the machine on or off by plugging or unplugging the power cord.
- Page 5 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner • Turn the machine off and unplug it before cleaning, moving, or servicing • To avoid injury, do not allow children or other individuals with special needs to touch or operate the machine. The machine should only be used with adult supervision.
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Page 6: Electrical Safety
The circuit breaker should be tested periodically by pressing the TEST button then the RESET button. If the TEST button does not cause the circuit breaker to trip, or if the RESET button does not stay engaged, unplug the air conditioner immediately and contact an Insignia technician. Preferred grounding method Make sure that a proper ground exists before use. -
Page 7: Temporary Grounding
14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Temporary grounding Due to potential safety hazards, we strongly discourage the use of an adapter plug. If an adapter plug must be used for a temporary connection, use only a UL-listed adapter with a minimum capacity of 110-120V~60Hz, 10A, and 1150W. -
Page 8: Features
NS-AC14PWH8 Features • 14,000 BTU (up to sq. ft. cooling capacity) • 3-in-1 design (air conditioner, dehumidifier, fan) • Digital controls with LCD display • Multiple fan speeds with auto control • Programmable timer and remote control • Auto defrost •... -
Page 9: Main Components
14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Main components Front Item Description Air outlet Allows cool air to exit the air conditioner. Do not block. Swiveling casters Allow you to move the air conditioner easily on most surfaces. Pre-installed. Control panel and display Displays air conditioner settings. -
Page 10: Control Panel
NS-AC14PWH8 Item Description Upper filter Covers the upper air intake filter. Remove to clean the filter. Protective net Connect the exhaust hose to this outlet to vent exhaust air outside. Lower filter Covers the lower air intake filter. Remove to clean the filter. - Page 11 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Accessories Item Description Remote control Use to remotely control the air conditioner. Exhaust nozzel Used to vent the exhaust air outside. Exhaust hose Used to adapt the exhaust hose to a window to vent exhaust air outside. Window seal plate assembly Connects the exhaust hose to the window sealing plate.
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Page 12: Remote Control
NS-AC14PWH8 Remote control Item Description Lights when you press any button. Mode indicator The selected mode lights. Timer Lights when the timer is being set. Number display Shows the time or temperature when settings are being made. Function indicator Lights to show the current function. -
Page 13: Setting Up Your Portable Air Conditioner
14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Item Description Battery indicator Shows the current battery charge in the remote control Fan speed indicator Indicates the current fan speed. POWER Press to turn the air conditioner on or off. Auto Swing button Press to turn the auto swing function on or off. Auto Clean button Press to turn the auto clean function on or off. -
Page 14: Placing Your Air Conditioner
NS-AC14PWH8 Placing your air conditioner Place the unit on a flat, dry area near a window, so you can use the hose and diffuser to connect the air conditioner to the window installation kit in order to vent the exhaust air outside. -
Page 15: Installing Your Air Conditioner
14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Installing your air conditioner 1 Screw the exhaust hose to the air outlet on the back of your air conditioner, then screw the hose adapter to the other end of the hose. 2 Measure the window size. 3 Adjust the length of the window sealing plate to fit the window opening and secure it with a screw. - Page 16 NS-AC14PWH8 Small gap First insert Second slide • For optimum performance, do not twist the venting hose. For better efficiency, shorten the hose, if possible. www.insigniaproducts.com...
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Page 17: Running Your Air Conditioner In Dry Mode
14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Caution The exhaust duct is designed especially for this air conditioner. Replacing or lengthening the duct could result in damage to your unit. 6 If desired, install the security bracket with the type B screw. Type B screw Security bracket Running your air conditioner in DRY mode... - Page 18 NS-AC14PWH8 2 Remove the water plug from the drain outlet. 3 Remove the rubber plug from the window plate. 4 Install a 1/2 in. inside diameter drain hose on the back of the unit where you removed the rubber plug. Use a hose clamp to make sure that there are no leaks.
- Page 19 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner 5 Place the open end of the hose in a suitable location to drain continuously. Indoor drain Outdoor drain More than 8” Note Make sure that the drain pipe extends more than eight inches out from the vent panel. Caution To stop water from being drained through the drain pipe, press the TIMER and DOWN buttons simultaneously.
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Page 20: Using Your Portable Air Conditioner
NS-AC14PWH8 Using your portable air conditioner Inserting the batteries in the remote control 1 Press down on the arrow on the back of the remote control, then slide the battery compartment cover from the battery compartment. Make sure that you orient the batteries correctly (+ and –) -
Page 21: Using The Air Conditioner
14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Using the air conditioner You can control your air conditioner by using the control panel on the front of the unit, or by using the remote control. If using the remote control, always point it at the air conditioner. Button Description Press to turn your air conditioner on or off. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
NS-AC14PWH8 Button Description Auto Swing Press to turn on the automatic oscillation, which varies the direction of the air flow to cool the room more efficiently. Auto Clean Press to turn on the automatic cleaning function. When the air conditioner is off, it operates at low speed to remove excess water from the air conditioner. -
Page 23: Understanding Your Air Conditioner's Automatic Protection
Set the mode control to High Fan or High Cool. The air conditioner runs The area to be cooled is too Consult your Insignia technician for the air conditioner capacity too often or too long large for the air conditioner. required to cool the desired area. -
Page 24: Cleaning And Maintaining Your Air Conditioner
NS-AC14PWH8 Cleaning and maintaining your air conditioner Your air conditioner is designed for year-round use with only minimal cleaning and maintenance For maximum efficiency, we recommend that you have the cooling coils inspected and cleaned annually. Your local Best Buy Service Center can provide this inspection and cleaning for a nominal fee. -
Page 25: Emptying The Water Collection Tank
14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner 2 Lift the upper filter grill out by the handle. Open here Upper filter Upper filter grill 3 Clean the upper filter by immersing it in warm water with a neutral detergent. Rinse it thoroughly. Cautions •... -
Page 26: Storing Your Air Conditioner
NS-AC14PWH8 1 Unplug your air conditioner, then disconnect the exhaust hose from the back. 2 Move your air conditioner to a location where a suitable drain is available or place a drain pan under the unit that is capable of holding up to 1.1 pints (.5 liters) of water. -
Page 27: Restarting Your Air Conditioner After Storage
14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner 4 Remove the filter case and clean the filter. Allow it to dry completely, then reinstall it. 5 Remove the batteries from the remote control. 6 Store the air conditioner in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, and excessive dust. -
Page 28: One-Year Limited Warranty
Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. - Page 29 Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance • Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply • Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Insignia to service the Product • Products sold “as is” or “with all faults” •...
- Page 30 1-877-467-4289 (U.S. and Canada) or 01-800-926-3000 (Mexico) INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC 7601 Penn Ave South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A. V1 ENGLISH ©2016 Best Buy. All rights reserved.