Whynter ECO-FRIENDLY ARC-142BX - AIR CONDITIONER Manual

OPERATING CONDITION

Your portable air conditioner is supplied with a Leakage- Current Detection and Interruption (LCDI) plug. This plug reduces the risk of fire due to arcing faults in the power supply cord. Please follow the instructions below to ensure that LCDI plug works properly.

1. Plug the power cord to a grounded wall outlet. Do not plug to a power strip or extension cord.
2. Press the TEST button on the plug. This should trip the plug and cut the power to the air conditioner. If the plug does not trip and the unit comes on, please contact technical support.
3. Press the RESET button to start the air conditioner.
4. Do NOT use the TEST and RESET buttons to turn the air conditioner on and off.

IDENTIFICATION OF ACCESSORIES

IMAGE	ACCESSORY NAME	QUANTITY
	Exhaust hose Flat Mouth Adaptor Round Adaptor (pre-installed on unit)	1 set
	Window sliders and Clear plastic plug (plug is in the upper corner of the plastic bag that holds the user manual)	1 set
	Foam seal	3 pcs
	Remote control and Batteries	1 set
	Drain hose	1 pc
	Activated Carbon filter (pre-installed on unit)	1 pc

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS

OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER

Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel, remote control and all of the functions. Follow the symbol for the desired function. The unit can be controlled by the unit control panel alone or with the remote control.

CONTROL PANEL

1. MODE
   Controls the 4 function modes: COOL, AUTO, Fan only and DRY.
2. TIMER
   Turns the timer function on and off. To cancel the timer, press the Power button or set the timer to 0.0.
3. POWER
   Turns the unit on and off.
4. SLEEP
   Turns the sleep function on and off.
5. FAN
   Controls the 4 fan speeds: HI, MED, LOW and AUTO. The fan speed indicator lights illuminates to show the set fan speed. When the AUTO speed is selected, none of the fan speed indicator illuminates.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Location
The air conditioner should be placed on a hard and level surface strong enough to support theunit. The unit has casters and it should only be rolled on smooth, flat surfaces. Use caution when rolling on carpet surfaces. Do not attempt to roll the unit over objects.
Never place any obstacles around the air inlet or outlet and allow at least 20 inch of clearance for efficient air-conditioning.

Window kit Installation
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.
Your window kit has been designed to fit most standard vertical and horizontal windows.
However, it may be necessary for you to modify the installation procedures for your window. Please refer to Fig. 8 and Fig.9 for minimum and maximum window openings.

NOTE: If your window opening is less than the mentioned minimum length of the window slider kit, cut the slide bar with hole to fit window opening. Never cut out the hole on the window slide bar.
NOTE: When using the window kit on a window or sliding door it will cause the window or sliding door not to be properly closed and locked. Additional security measurements maybe needed.
The window slide bars can be fixed with the clear plastic bolt. Fig. 9a

Window kit Installation in a double-hung window

1. Open window or sliding door for approximately 5"
2. Cut the foam seal (adhesive type) to the proper length and attach it to the bottom of the window. Fig.10.
   
3. Adjust the length of the window bars to the same length and width of the opening of the window. Cut the window piece if necessary to fit the length of your window. Fig. 11.
   
4. Close the window on the window slide bars. For long term installation, you may screw the window kit into your window frame. Fig. 12.
   
5. Cut the foam seal to the length and seal the open gap between the top window sash and outer window sash. Shown in Fig.13.
   

Window kit Installation in a sliding door/ window

1. Open window or sliding door for approximately 5"
2. Cut the foam seal (adhesive type) to the proper length and attach it to the bottom of the door / window. Fig.14.
   
3. Adjust the length of the window bars to the same length and width of the opening of the window. Cut the window piece if necessary to fit the length of your window. Fig. 15.
   
4. Close the door/ window on the window slide bars. For long term installation, you may screw the window kit into your window frame. Fig. 16.
   
5. Cut the foam seal to the length and seal the open gap between the top window sash and outer window sash. Show in Fig.17.
   

AIR FILTER INSTALLATION

Your Whynter portable air conditioner is equipped with a 2 in 1 silver-ion coated washable prefilter and activated carbon filter. The washable pre-filter removes large particles such as dust, pet hair and dander.
The Activated Carbon filter is designed to remove smoke and other odors. It is recommended you replace the Activated Carbon filter every 2-3 months or as needed.

NEVER OPERATE THE AIR CONDITIONER WITHOUT THE AIR FILTER

1. The pre-filter can be removed by pulling up the filter frame.
   
2. Pull up the pre-filter frame. This carbon filter can be removed out from the grille and replaced.
   

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE

• Remove the exterior and interior packing
• Before connecting the appliance to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately 4 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation

SWITCHING ON/OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER

• The appliance can be switched ON or OFF by pressing the Power button on the control panel or the Power button on the remote control

COOLING MODE

• In this mode, the air conditioner cools and dehumidifies the room. To activate this function mode, press the MODE button until the COOL indicator light comes on. When the cooling mode is set, the compressor will start in approximately 3 minutes. In cooling mode, hot air is exhausted from the outdoor exhaust port and the exhaust hose must be connected to exhaust out the hot air
• The temperature setting range of this air conditioner is from 62°F / 17°C to 88°F / 30°C. To set the temperature, press theor buttons. This air conditioner has a 5°F temperature cushion which if the set temperature is within 5°F of the ambient temperature, the unit runs on fan only mode. This saves energy and prolongs the life of the compressor of the air conditioner
• To set the fan speed, press the FAN button. In cooling mode, the difference in noise level between the 4 fan speeds is not very noticeable when the compressor is on. Try setting the unit to Fan only mode, you should be able to hear the difference between high and low fan speed settings

DRY (DEHUMIDIFYING) ONLY MODE

• In this mode, the air conditioner only dehumidifies the room, the compressor will activate intermittently depending on the ambient temperature and the fan speed is set to LOW. To activate this function mode, press the MODE button until the DRY indicator light comes on. Please note that when switching function mode, there will be an approximately 3 minute transition time. In dehumidifying mode, do not connect the exhaust hose and let the warm air return to the room

AUTOMATIC MODE

• When you set the air conditioner in AUTO mode, it will automatically select cooling or fan only operation depending on what temperature you have selected and the room temperature is close to the unit. The fan speed is automatically selected and cannot be changed
• To operate the unit in Auto mode when the unit is on, press the Mode button until the indicator for "Auto" is lit

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 MODE button until the FAN indicator light comes on. In this function mode, the temperature cannot be set. Subsequently, set the desired fan speed by pressing the FAN button. Fan Only mode requires that the exhaust hose be removed

TIMER (DELAYED SWITCH ON / OFF) FUNCTION

• This function mode enables a delayed switch ON or delayed switch OFF of the air conditioner. The time (hours) delay can be set, enabled and disabled

SETTING SW ITCH OFF TIMER
With the air conditioner operating in any function mode, press the TIMER button. The TIMER OFF light will come on. Then set the desired time delay OFF hours by pressing the UP and DOW N buttons. The time increments are at 0.5 hour to up to 10 hours, followed by 1 hour increment up to 24 hours. When the delay time set has elapsed, the air conditioner switches off. To cancel the delayed switch off function, turn off the air conditioner or adjust the time setting to 0.0.

SETTING DELAYED SWITCH ON TIMER
With the air conditioner is off, press the TIMER button. The TIMER ON light will come on. Then set the desired time delay ON hours by pressing the UP and DOW N buttons. The time increments are at 0.5 hour to up to 10 hours, followed by 1 hour increment up to 24 hours. When the delay time set has elapsed, the air conditioner switches on. To cancel the delayed switch on function, turn on the air conditioner or adjust the time setting to 0.0.

SLEEP MODE
In this mode, the air conditioner gradually increases the set temperature in cooling mode, decreases the noise level and conserves energy. In Sleep and cooling mode, the set temperature is increased by 1°C/ 2°C in the first 30 minutes. The temperature will then increase by another 1°C/ 2°C after an additional 30 minutes. This new temperature will remain the same for 7 hours.
To activate this function mode, press the SLEEP button until the sleep indicated light comes on.

AUTO RESTART
In the event of a power outage, the air conditioner restarts at the previously set function mode and settings when power is restored.

CONTROLLING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION
The louvers can be adjusted manually or automatically.
To adjust the air flow direction, manually move the louvers to the desired position. The maximum setting angle is about 60°.
NOTE: Keep the louver fully opened during operation.
To adjust the air flow direction automatically, press the SWING button to set the louvers at the desired angle. The louvers move up to an angle of 6° when the SWING button is pressed once. By pressing the SWING button for more than 2 seconds, the auto swing feature is activated.

NOISE LEVEL
Portable air conditioners may make sounds that are not familiar to you. The sounds listed below are normal. Noise reflecting off hard surfaces such as a floor or wall can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are.

• The compressor may make a pulsating or high-pitched sound
• Water running from the evaporator to the water tank may make a splashing sound
• Refrigerant flowing may make a gurgling sound
• Fan sound may come from front and back air vents

WATER DRAINAGE

When the water level of the bottom tray reaches maximum level, the unit will beep 8 times and the digital display will show P1 symbol. Also, the cooling or dehumidifying function will stop and the fan only function will start.

Manual drainage
To drain the water from the bottom try, carefully move the unit to a drain location, remove the bottom drain plug and let the water drain (Fig.25). The P1 symbol will disappear and the cooling or dehumidifying function can be started.

Continuous drainage
In COOL or DRY modes, remove the upper drain plug from the back of the unit and install the drain water hose (5/8 universal female mender) with ¾" hose. Place the open end of the hose to a drain area. (Fig.23 and 24).

REMOTE CONTROL
The portable air conditioner can be switched on by the remote control. To transmit signals from the remote control to the air conditioner, point the front part of the remote handset towards the control panel on the air conditioner. Reception of the signal is confirmed by a beep. The maximum signal transmission distance is approximately 8 meters / 26 feet.

NOTE:

• Other appliances in the same room controlled by a remote control (TV, radio, stereo, etc.), may cause interferences
• Electronic and fluorescent lamps may interfere with the signal transmissions between the remote control and the air conditioner
• Remove the batteries if the remote control is not used for long periods

INSTALLING BATTERIES

• Only use two dry LR03 AAA 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 by sliding if off. Strictly adhere to the polarity signs on the bottom of the battery housing, close the flap once the batteries have been inserted.

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