Elite 12,000 btu dual hose digital portable air conditioner (20 pages)
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WHYNTER SNO PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER MODEL# : ARC-13W/S...
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Thank you for choosing the Whynter SNO portable air conditioner. You have bought one of the best portable air conditioners available today. Follow the instructions given in this booklet to obtain the very best performance from your portable air conditioner and take full advantage of the many advance features that your portable air conditioner offers you.
PARTS OVERVIEW 1. Control panel 2. Pull handle 6. Outdoor air inlet 7. Outdoor exhaust 8. Top handle 3. Air outlet grille 4. Air filter with grille 9. Power cord 5. Drain plug...
• Do not sit or place objects on the unit. • Always allow air flow around the portable air conditioner for at least 20’. Do not use this unit inside closets, cabinets and/or cramped spaces between furniture. • To avoid the risk of shock, the product should never be used in bathrooms, shower rooms, or in any other steamy or wet areas.
In order for this portable air conditioner to work properly, the hot air from the back of the unit must be vented to the outside. Please follow the instructions below for window kit installation. 1. Extend the exhaust hose (Part 1) at least 6” and insert it to the outdoor exhaust outlet at back of the unit.
INSTALLATION Fig. 4 When you use this air conditioner unit, hot air must be exhausted out of the room to complete the air exchange of the condenser. When the unit is operating in fan-only mode, no exhaust is required. Exhaust hose Installation The exhaust hose must be installed onto the unit.
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4. Place the window kit on your window or sliding door, with the exhaust hole as near to the portable air conditioner as possible. 5. Close the window or sliding door, on the window kit. For long term installation, you may screw the window kit into your window frame.
Fig. 5 1. Stand-by or Comfort (automatic) function button 2. Red - Stand-by 3. Green - Air conditioner is on 4. Orange - On and/or off program is enabled 5. Green - Automatic function is on 6. Remote control signal reception button...
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SWITCHING ON THE AIR CONDITIONER The portable air conditioner can be switched on by the remote control or by pressing the On/Off button on the control panel. Without using the remote control, the unit can only be switched on the Comfort (automatic) function.
INSTALLING BATTERIES • Only use 2 LR03 1.5V Batteries (included) in the remote control. • Always change both batteries at the same time. • To insert the batteries, open the flap on the back of the remote control. Strictly adhere to the polarity signs on the bottom of the battery housing, close the flap once the batteries have been inserted (Fig.
REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS DISPLAYS On/Off fan function mode (AUTO) Comfort button (automatic) Night Comfort button Function Mode selector indicator Fan Speed selector (not enabled) Set Time and Program button indicator Increase (+) / Decrease (-) Temperature / Time value button Button not enabled Button not enabled Reset button...
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Press the T1 button to switch on/off the air conditioner (Fig. 8). The control system of the air conditioner stores the previously programmed data in its memory; therefore, the settings are not lost when the air conditioner is switched off.
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NIGHT COMFORT BUTTON (Button T3) Press the T3 button to activate the night comfort function (Fig.14). In this function, the air conditioner gradually increases the set temperature in cooling mode, decreases the noise level and conserves energy at night time. In cooling mode, the set temperature is maintained for an hour after the Night Comfort function has been activated.
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Cooling Mode In this mode, the air conditioner cools and dehumidifies the room. To activate this function, press the T4 Function Mode Selector button until the FROST symbol appears on the display (Fig. 10). When this function mode is set, the compressor will start in approximately 3 minutes.
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Fan Only Mode In this mode, only the fan of the air conditioner runs and circulates the air in the room. To activate this function mode, press the T4 Function Mode Selector button until just the FAN symbol appears on the display (Fig.12). Subsequently, set the desired fan speed.
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- Low, Medium, High and Automatic When set in Automatic fan speed mode, the air conditioner automatically adjusts the fan speed. In this mode, the greater the difference between the ambient temperature and the set temperature, the higher the fan speed. The fan speed is automatically...
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SETTING THE FUNCTION PROGRAM MODES This air conditioner has two distinct function programs that can be used to stop and start the appliance at certain times (for example the air conditioner can be programmed to start just before you get home so when you arrive home, the temperature is pleasant). If you wish to use there functions, it is necessary to set the exact time and the function programs to run at the desired times.
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Setting the On/Off times of the 1 and 2 (PROGR. 1 and PROGR.2) To set the air conditioner On/Off times for the two programs proceed as follows (Fig. 16): • To set the start time of the 1...
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ENABLING AND DISABLING THE FUNCTION PROGRAMS (Button T11) The function program(s) (either one or both) can be enabled or disabled (Fig. 17). - Press the T11 Enable Program button once and the 1 program (D8) is enabled. Press the T11 button again, the 2 program (D9) is enabled.
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Fig. 18 RESETTING ALL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS (Button T10) Press the T10 button to reset all remote control settings including timer and temperature settings (Fig. 18).
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HOW TO MANAGE THE AIR CONDITIONER WITHOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL If it is not possible to use the remote control either because it was lost, has malfunctioned or the batteries are flat, the air conditioner can only be used in Comfort (automatic) mode by pressing the stand-by button (1) on the control panel for 5 seconds. When all of the LEDs on the control panel start to flash, this indicates that Comfort function has been enabled.
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- Always transport the air conditioner in an upright position only. For short distances, use the top handle (Part 8). For greater distances, use the pull handle (Part 2) on the front of the air conditioner. - Pull the handle belt from the housing (Fig. 20).
To ensure the air intake is filtered properly and to assure that your air conditioner runs efficiently, it is crucial to clean the air filters regularly. When the air conditioner has been in use for a certain amount of time, the green LED (3) on the control panel (Fig. 5) will start to flash indicating that it is time to clean the air filters.
CLEANING THE AIR CONDITIONER • Always switch off the air conditioner and disconnect the plug from the power supply outlet before cleaning the air conditioner. • Use a soft damp cloth to wipe the body of the air conditioner. • Never use harsh chemicals, oil-based products, detergents, chemically treated cloths or other cleaning solutions.
Give the compressor 3 minutes to turn on after the Cooling mode has been selected Set the air conditioner to a lower temperature Either manually drain the water or allow the unit to exhaust the water itself. Then cooling will resume Clean the filters Make sure there is at least 20"...
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You may need additional cooling or another air conditioner Make sure the unit is level Move the unit to a location with a level and hard floor Make use the unit is level Drain water from the drain plug at the back of the air conditioner...
TECHNICAL DATA Cooling capacity Recommended room size* E.E.R. – Energy efficiency rate Power supply Maximum power input Maximum input Dehumidifying capacity Function programs Thermostat Refrigerant Compressor Air flow (max) Fan speeds Exhaust hose length Unit Dimensions Unit Weight Noise level (acoustic power) * Uninsulated rooms such as sunrooms, garages, or attics should be less than 450 sq.
FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON COMPRESSOR This WHYNTER SNO portable air conditioner is warranted, to the original owner within the 48 continental states, for one year from the date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. Should your SNO portable air conditioner prove defective within one year from the date of purchase, return the defective part or unit, freight prepaid (within two months of purchase;...
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