Whynter ELITE ARC-143MX - 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

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IMAGE	ACCESSORY NAME	QUANTITY
	Intake and Exhaust hose	2 pieces
	Fixture	2 pieces
	Screws	8 pieces
	Hose connectors	4 pieces
	Window slider kit	1 set
	Cover	2 pieces
	Remote control	1 piece
	Optional Intake filter (sold separately)	1 piece
	3M™ Antimicrobial filter	1 piece
	Carbon Filter (sold separately)	1 piece
	Storage Cover	1 piece

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS

Rear

3. Evaporator air intake
4. Air intake
5. Air exhaust
6. Casters
7. Drain plug
8. Power cord
9. Intake filter (sold separately)

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

Power Control Turns the unit on and off.	Timer Turns the timer function on and off.
Warning Light Condensation water may accumulate in the unit. If the internal reservoir becomes full, the warning light and the STOP light will come on and the unit will stop until the water is drained.	Timer / Temperature Set Control Adjusts set thermostat temperature and timer. The display temperature is the set temperature. NOTE: This unit is capable of displaying set temperature in Fahrenheit or in Celsius. To convert from one to the other, press and hold the Up and Down buttons for 3 seconds.
Mode Control Controls the 3 function modes: COOL, DEHUMIDIFY and Fan only.
Fan Speed Control Controls the 3 fan speeds: High, Medium & Low. NOTE: Unit does not need to be vented in Fan mode

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Location
The air conditioner should be placed on a hard and level surface strong enough to support its weight.
The unit is equipped with caster wheels for portability. 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.
The air inlet and outlet should be free of any obstructions and be placed with at least 20" of clearance for efficient air-conditioning and circulation.

Exhaust hose Installation
When using the air conditioner, the hot air from the exhaust hose must be exhausted out of the room to complete the air exchange of the condenser. The intake hose is optional. When the unit is operating in dehumidifying or fan-only mode, installation of the exhaust hose is optional.

1. Expand each end of the exhaust and intake hoses about 6".
2. Install the hose connectors onto the exhaust and intake hoses by turning counterclockwise.
   
3. Align the tab cut-outs of each of the hose connectors to the tabs on the air exhaust and air intake at the rear of the unit and snap in place.
   

If installing the optional air intake hose in an area with poor air quality, we recommend purchasing the intake hose pre-filter accessory.
Only extend the hose to the necessary length, keeping it as short and as straight as possible. We do not recommend extending the hose more than 9' long.
If you are interested in purchasing an additional 5' exhaust hose, please contact support@whynter.com for retail sales information or visit whynter.com for a list of optional accessories.

Window kit Installation
The window kit has been designed to fit most standard vertical and horizontal windows. However, it may be necessary to modify the installation procedures to accommodate your window.

NOTE:

• If your window opening is smaller than the minimum length of the window slider kit, the windowslider kit can be cut to fit the window opening. Never cut into the exhaust and intake hose cut-outs on the window slider kit.
• If your window opening is larger than the maximum length of the window slider kit, additionalmaterial will be needed to cover the open space such as, Plexiglas, PVC plastic, ply wood, etc. Alternately, an additional window slider kit can be purchased to be used in combination with the included kit.
• When using the window slider kit on a window or sliding door, additional security measures may beneeded.

1. Open the window approximately 5".
2. Adjust the length of the window slider to the same length and width of the opening of the window. Cut the window slider if necessary to fit the length of your window.
3. Insert the fixture through the back grooved side of the window slider hose cut-out. Line up the fixture with the 4 screw holes and tighten the fixture with 4 screws from the front side of the slider panel. (Fig. 1)
   
4. Fit the window slider kit into the window opening and close the window to secure the window slider kit. For long term installation, you may screw the window kit into your window frame.
5. Move the air conditioner close to the window, extend the hose to the necessary length, keeping it as short and as straight as possible and attach the other end of the hose to the window slider kit.
6. Align the tab cut-outs of the hose connector to the tabs on the fixture and snap the hose connector to the window slider kit.

AIR FILTERS INSTALLATION

Your W hynter portable air conditioner is equipped with a washable Pre-Filter and a 3M™ Antimicrobial High Air Flow (HAF) Air Filter.
The washable Pre-Filter removes large particles such as dust, pet hair and dander.
The 3M™ Antimicrobial High Air Flow (HAF) Air Filter is a frameless and self-supporting air filter designed to do the following.

• Open channel structure provides optimal airflow efficiency.
• Antimicrobial agent helps inhibit the growth of mold and mildew.
• Micro-structured and electrostatically charged media traps and retains particles.

NEVER OPERATE THE AIR CONDITIONER WITHOUT THE PRE-FILTER

1. Pull up the pre-filter frame
   
2. Remove the Pre-Filter from the filter frame.
3. Place the 3M™ Antimicrobial High Air Flow (HAF) Air Filter on the Pre-Filter.
4. Reattach the filter frame.
5. Insert the assembled filter frame into the unit.
   

**If you are interested in purchasing optional accessories, please contact support@whynter.com for retail sales information.
Note: The 3M™ Antimicrobial Filter is not washable and should be replaced every 3 months.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING YOUR PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER

• Remove the exterior and interior packaging.
• Before connecting the unit 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 unit 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 Control button until the indicator comes on. When the cooling mode is set, the compressor will start in approximately 3 minutes.
  NOTE: 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 61°F to 89°F. To set the temperature, press the + or - 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. Once the set temperature is achieved, the fan runs continuously.
• To set the fan speed, press the Fan Speed button. In cooling mode, the difference in noise level between the 3 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.

DEHUMIDIFYING 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 Control button until the indicator comes on. Please note that when switching function mode, there will be an approximately 3 minute transition time. In dehumidifying mode, the exhaust hose is optional. If the exhaust hose is vented, the room will be cooled as it dehumidifies. If room temperature is higher than 77°F, the fan speed can be adjusted. If room temperature is lower than 77°F, the fan speed is set at Low.
  NOTE: Venting the exhaust hose to the outside is not required but if not vented, the unit may require more frequent draining. The air conditioner does not have a humidistat in which a specific humidity level can be set.

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 Control button until the indicator comes on. In this function mode, the temperature cannot be set. Subsequently, set the desired fan speed by pressing the Fan Speed button. Fan Only mode requires that the exhaust hose be removed.
  NOTE: The unit does not need to be vented in Fan Only mode.

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. The timer is adjustable between 1-24 hours.

SETTING SW ITCH OFF TIMER
With the air conditioner operating in any function mode, press the Timer Control button. Then set the desired time delay OFF hours by pressing the + or - buttons. W hen the delay time set has elapsed, the air conditioner switches off.

SETTING DELAYED SWITCH ON TIMER
With the air conditioner is off, press the Timer Control button. Then set the desired time delay ON hours by pressing the + or - buttons. W hen the delay time set has elapsed, the air conditioner switches 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.

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.

COMPRESSOR LOCK OUT
This portable air conditioner is optimized to operate in an ambient temperature of 64°F – 90°F. The compressor circuit has an automatic 3 minute time delayed start if the unit is turned off and on quickly. This prevents over-heating of the compressor and possible circuit breaker tripping.

WATER DRAINAGE
The air conditioner has the capacity to dehumidify up to 101 pints per day. The patented selfevaporating function of the unit fully exhausts all condensation automatically in most environments when humidity is less than 70%. Areas with more than 70% humidity, the self-evaporating function can still exhaust about 98% of the moisture and the remaining 2% of moisture will be collected in the water tank of the air conditioner. When there is excess water condensation inside the unit, the air conditioner stops running and the RED Stop light illuminates. The Stop light indicates that the water condensation needs to be drained manually.

Manual Drainage:

1. Turn off the unit.
2. Carefully roll the unit to a drain location or position a flat container, dish or optional drain bucket accessory (sold separately) under the drain area of the lower drain port.
3. Remove the drain cover and rubber plug and the condensed water will drain out automatically.
4. Once all the condensed water is drained, replace the drain rubber plug and cover into the drain firmly.
   Note: Please contact support@whynter.com for retail sales information or visit whynter.com for a list of optional accessories

REMOTE CONTROL
The portable air conditioner can be switched on by the remote control.

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.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Switch off the air conditioner and disconnect the plug from the power outlet
• Drain al collected condensation from the upper and lower drain ports.
• Only transport the air conditioner in an upright position.

CLEANING THE PRE-FILTER

• This unit includes two air filters; a washable pre-filter and an activated carbon filter.
• To ensure the air intake is filtered properly and to assure that your air conditioner runs efficiently, it is recommended that the pre-filter is washed at least once every two weeks depending on use.

1. Switch off the air conditioner.
2. Pull the pre-filter frame from the unit.
3. Remove the activated carbon filter from the pre-filter.
4. Use a vacuum cleaner or tap lightly to remove loose dust and dirt from the pre-filter.
5. Rinse the pre-filter thoroughly under warm running water (no hotter than 100F.)
6. Dry thoroughly before re-inserting the filters.

• NOTE: The 3M™ Antimicrobial Filter is not washable. This is an optional filter and should be replaced every 2-3 months or as needed if used.
• Please contact support@whynter.com for retail sales information or visit whynter.com for a list of optional accessories

Never operate the air conditioner without the pre-filter in place

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 unit.
• Never use harsh chemicals, oil-based products, detergents, chemically treated cloths or other cleaning solutions. These could possibly damage the body of the air conditioner.

END OF SEASON STORAGE
This portable air conditioner comes with one end of season storage cover. We highly recommend that storage cover bag is utilized when the unit is not going to be used for a period of time.

To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this bag away from babies and children.

• Switch off the air conditioner and disconnect the power plug from the power supply outlet before cleaning the air conditioner.
• Clean the pre-filter.
• Drain the condensed water completely.
• On a warm day, set the unit to Fan only mode for half a day to dry the unit internally.
• Gather the power cord and bundle it.
• Remove the batteries from the remote.
• If leaving the window kit in place, disconnect the exhaust and intake hose from the window slider kit and place the included covers on the fixtures. Otherwise, remove the window kit from the window opening. To remove the hose connectors from the fixtures on the window kit, slightly turn, push and gently pull the connector to release.
• Place the storage cover over the air conditioner.

TIPS:

1. Keep the exhaust hose as short and straight as possible
   The exhaust hose removes heat from the room. It should remain as short and straight as possible without sharp bends or twists to maximize efficiency. If the exhaust hose must be extended, do not exceed 9'.
2. Turn the air conditioner on early
   Turning the air conditioner on early instead of waiting until the hottest point of the day will allow the unit to be more effective. The air conditioner will not have to work as hard to cool the room down and maintain the set temperature.
3. Reduce heat sources
   Direct sunlight, televisions, computers and other heat generating appliances work against the air conditioner by introducing heat into the space.
   • Close window curtains and blinds to keep direct sunlight out
   • Close doors and windows
   • Keep ovens and stoves off
   • Turn off unused lights
   • Add weather stripping around windows and doors
4. Keep the air filter clean
   Regular cleaning will help keep your air conditioner working properly. Dusty filters and vents greatly reduce the airflow and efficiency of the unit.
   • Clean the washable pre-filter regularly
   • Replace the activated carbon filter every 2-3 weeks depending on use
   • Vacuum any accumulated dust from around all vents

TECHNICAL DATA

TROUBLESHOOTING

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
• Make sure this unit is connected to a correctly grounded power supply outlet.Do not use an extension cord or power strip.
• The power cord is UL listed. It has a built-in L.C.D.I. (leakage, current, detection, interruption) circuit breaker for added safety. If the power supply is interrupted, press the reset button to reconnect the unit to power source.
• It is recommended to use a separate circuit that its size should be 15 Amps for the air conditioner.
• Do not use an excessively wet cloth, industrial solvents, oil-based products to clean this portable air conditioner.
• To avoid the risk of shock, the product should never be used in bathrooms, shower rooms, or in any other steamy or wet areas.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliances.
• Do not repair, disassemble and/or modify the unit by yourself.
• Always turn off the portable air conditioner when cleaning the air filter, and transporting.
• Do not turn this unit on and off by plugging and unplugging. Always use the ON/OFF switch.

• Transport the unit in an upright position only, or leave it in an upright position for a minimum of 4 hours before first use.
• Ensure curtains or other objects are not obstructing the air inlet filters.
• Do not bend or crush the exhaust hose while in use.
• Always allow at least 20" of clearance around the unit for ventilation. Do not use this unit inside closets, cabinets and/or cramped spaces between furniture.
• This unit is optimized to operate in an ambient temperature of 64°F – 95°F.
• This unit must be installed in an area protected from the elements, such as wind, rain, water spray or drips.
• The unit should not be placed next to ovens, grills or other heat sources.
• Always place the unit on even and hard and level surface.
• Do not sit or place objects on the unit.
• Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the unit. The air conditioner could tip over and get damaged and/or seriously injure somebody.

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