USER MANUAL AC12000E 12,000 BTU PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER With WIFI Smart App Thank you for choosing TCL. Please read this user manual before using this innovative Air Conditioner and keep it safe for future reference.
CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES PARTS LIST ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION VENTING OPERATION AND SETTINGS CONNECTING THE AIR CONDITIONER TO WIFI WATER-DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX Page 2 of 18...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! Carefully read the instructions before operating the unit. This appliance is for indoor use only. Rating: This unit must be only connected to a 220-240 V / 50 Hz earthed outlet. Installation must be in accordance with the regulations of the country where the unit is used.
Energy Saving and Unit Safety Protection Tips Do not cover or restrict the airflow from the outlet or inlet grills. For maximum performance the minimum distance from a wall or objects should be 45cm. Keep the filters clean. Under normal conditions, the filters should only need cleaning once every three weeks (approximately).
INSTALLATION Warning:Before using this unit, please keep it upright for at least 3-4 hours. This unit can easily be moved from one room to another. While moving the unit please ensure that it is kept upright and then placed on an even surface. 1.
When using the window kit it should be extended to the correct length and the two parts screwed together to fix it at the length required. When using the cooling mode ensure that the opening is as small as possible. You can use curtains or other materials to block gaps in the opening.
OPERATION AND SETTINGS This portable air conditioner boasts three functions: cooling, dehumidifying and fan. The fan has three speeds: high, medium and low The desired temperature can be set between the range of 18-32 C for cooling mode. The unit will also display operating function, temperature, fault diagnostic and protective functions on the LED screen.
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FAN SPEED BUTTON The fan speed button should be repeatedly pressed to cycle between the available fan speeds for the mode selected. The corresponding LED will be lit to show which fan speed is selected. IN COOLING MODE There are 4 fan speeds available: High, Medium, Low, and Auto. In auto mode the air conditioner will adjust the fan speed depending on the difference between the ambient temperature and the temperature set.
REMOTE CONTROL POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press this button to turn the unit on/off. UP BUTTON Used to increase the desired temperature in cooling mode, or increase the time set in the timer DOWN BUTTON Used to decrease the desired temperature in cooling mode, or decrease the time set in the timer MODE SELECTION BUTTON Press this button to cycle through...
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TIMER BUTTON The timer button on the remote offers the same functionality as the timer button on the main unit. ON TIMER – The timer will turn on the unit automatically after the time set has elapsed. The unit will start with the same settings as when the unit was put into standby. 1.
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SLEEP BUTTON This function is useful for night as it gradually reduces the operation of the air conditioner when running in cooling mode. The air conditioner will run with a low fan speed and the desired temperature will increase by 1°C per hour for two hours ( i.e max of 2°C above temperature originally set).
Your air conditioner is designed to be connected to a 2.4ghz network, and the connection is set up using the TCL “SMART LIFE” app. We would advise on using the QR codes below to ensure the correct app is downloaded.
WATER-DRAINAGE MANUAL DRAINAGE: When the internal water tank is full the unit will stop working and Ft will show on the LED screen. Shut off the unit and unplug. Try not to move the model abruptly as this may cause water to spill out from the internal water tank.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING Please shut off the unit and unplug from the mains before cleaning or performing any maintenance CLEAN THE SURFACE Clean the plastic housing with a duster or a soft wet cloth. Do not use chemical solvents (such as benzene, alcohol or gasoline) as they may cause irreversible damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING Do not repair or disassemble the unit by yourself, unauthorized repair attempts will invalidate the warranty and may cause bodily harm. Trouble Reason Solution No power supply Power-on and turn on the unit. Ft displayed on screen Drain the internal water tank The unit does Timer function is active Cancel Timer function...
APPENDIX Disposal: Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste must be handled separately as special treatment is necessary. Recycling facilities are now available for all customers at which you can deposit your old electrical products.
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TCL UK SUPPORT Please, for your own convenience, make these simple checks before calling the service line. If the unit still fails to operate call: 0871 620 1057 or complete the online form 1. Has the unit been standing upright for at least 2 hours? 2.
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