Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ARC-13W/S Whynter
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WHYNTER SNO PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER MODEL# : ARC-13W/S.
2 Thank you for choosing the Whynter SNO portable air condi tioner. You have bought one of the best portable air conditioners available today . Follow the instructions given in this booklet to obtain .
3 PARTS OVERVIEW 1. Control panel 2. Pull handle 3. Air outlet grille 4. Air filter with gr ille 5. Drain plug 6. Outdoor air inlet 7. Outdoor ex haust 8.
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5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Ensure curtains or other objects are not obstructing the air inlet filters. (Fig.2) • Do not bend or crush the exhaust hose while in use. (Fig.2) • Transport the unit in an upright position only, or leave it in an upright position for at least 2 hours before first use.
6 WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION In order for this portable air conditioner to work properly, t he hot air from the back of the unit must be vented to the outsid e. Please follow the instructions below for wind ow kit installation. 1. Extend the exhaust hose (Part 1) at least 6” and inse rt it to the outdoor exhaust outlet at ba ck of the unit.
7 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.
8 Window Installation (Fig. 4) 1. Make sure the exhaust hose is properly installed onto the portable air conditioner. 2. Open window or sliding door for approximately 5” (130 mm) 3. Adjust the length of the window kit to the same length and width of the opening of the window or the slidin g door.
9 CONTROL PANEL 1. Stand-by or Comfort ( automatic) function button 2. Red - Stand-by 3. Green - Air conditioner is on 4. Orange - On and/or o ff program is enabled 5.
10 OPERATIONS 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 Comfor t (automatic) function.
11 INSTALLING BATTERIES • Only use 2 LR03 1.5V Batteries (inc luded) in the remote control. • Always change both batteries at the same time. • To insert the batteries, open the flap on the back of the remo te control.
12 REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS DISPLAYS T1 On/Off D1 Fan speed or the automatic fan function mode (AUTO) T2 Comfort button (automatic) D2 Heating (not enabled) T3 Night Comfort button D3 Cooling function i.
13 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 SWITCHING ON/OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER (Button T 1 ) 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 ar e not lost when the air conditioner is switched off.
14 When the Comfort function is on, the compressor will stop when the temperature is below 72°F and the compressor will st art when the temperature is above 72°F. F i g . 1 4 NIGHT COMFORT BUTTON (Button T3) Press the T3 button to activate the night comfort function (Fig.
15 COOLING/ DEHUMIDIFICATION ONLY/ FAN ONLY F UNCTION (Button T4) Cooling Mode In this mode, the air conditioner cools and dehumidifies the room. To activate this function, press the T4 Fu nction Mode Select or button until the FROST symbol appears on the display (Fig.
16 Fan Only Mode In this mode, only the fan of the air conditioner runs and circulates the air in the room. To activate this funct ion mode, pres s the T4 Function Mode Selector button until just the FAN symbol appears on the display (Fig.12). Subsequently, set t he desired fan spee d.
17 FAN SPEED CONTROL (Button T5) Press the T5 button to set the fan speed. To change the fan speed, press this button repeatedly to achieve the following sequen ce (Fig 13): - Low, Medium, High and Automatic When set in Automatic fan speed mode, the air conditioner automatically adjusts the fan speed.
18 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).
19 Setting the On/Off times of the 1 st and 2 nd Function Programs (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 st program - Press the T6 Set Time and Program button repeatedly until the PROGR.
20 ENABLING AND DISABL ING THE F UNCTION 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 st program (D8) is enabled. Press the T11 button again, the 2 nd program (D9) is enabled.
21 RESETTING ALL REMOTE CONT ROL FUNCTIONS (Button T10) Press the T10 button to reset all remote control settings including timer and temperature settings (Fig.
22 CONTROLLING THE AI R FLOW DIRECTION The direction of the airflow can be controlled vertically by moving the louvers up or down (Fig. 19). HOW TO MANAGE THE AIR CONDITION ER WITHOUT THE REMOTE CONTR.
23 TRANSPORTATION The air conditioner is equipped with wheels and handles for easy portability. Before moving the air conditioner, proceed as follows: - Switch off the air conditioner and disconnect the plug from the power outlet - Drain water by removing the drain plug.
24 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE AIR FILTER To ensure the air intake is filtered pr operly 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 co ntrol panel (Fig.
25 CLEANING THE AIR CONDITIONER • Always switch off the air conditioner and disconnect the plug from the power supp ly 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 pr oducts, detergents, chemically treated cloths or other cleaning solutions.
26 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions The portable air conditione r does not turn on There was a power failure The automatic switch, line fuse, or breaker has b een tripp ed The power s.
27 The exhaust is obstructed The unit is set in dehumidifying or fan mode The unit is set to low fan speed Check for and remove any obstruction s Set the unit in cooling mode Set the unit to a higher .
28 TECHNICAL DATA * Uninsulated rooms such as sunrooms, gar ages, or attics should be less than 450 sq. ft. Cooling capacity 13,000 BTU Recommended room size* 450 – 500 sq. ft. E.E.R. – Energy efficiency rate 11.06 Power supply 115v/ 60Hz Maximum power input 1175 W Maximum input 10.
29 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY & FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON COMPRESSOR This WHYNTER SNO portable air conditioner is warranted, to the or iginal owner within the 48 continental states, for one year fr om the date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service.
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