REMOTE CONTROL GUIDE
Portable Room Air Conditioner
Remote Control for:
PSH-141A
PS-81A
PS-101A
PS-121A
French version of this manual is available on our website
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INTRODUCTION
This guide shows you how to set up and operate your
Comfort-Aire Portable Air Conditioner.
The remote control is already programmed to work with the unit you purchased.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Replacing batteries .............................................................................................3
Remote control signal .........................................................................................3
.......................................................................4
Features and Functions ......................................................................................4
LCD Display Icons ...............................................................................................7
Operating Modes .................................................................................................8
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REMOTE CONTROL Installation, Operation & Maintenance
REPLACING BATTERIES
Before you operate the remote control, you must install (2) AAA
batteries located in the battery compartment on the rear of the
remote.
(1) Remove the cover by pressing and sliding off.
(2) Remove the old batteries and insert the new batteries,
check the polarity carefully end install properly.
(3) Reattach the cover by sliding it back into position.
NOTE: When the batteries are removed, the remote controller
erases all user preferences such as timer on/off. After inserting new
user preferences
! CAUTIONS
• Do not mix old and new batteries or different name brands of batteries.
• Do not leave the batteries in the remote controller if it is not going to be
used for a prolonged period of time.
! CAUTIONS
• The air conditioner will not operate if curtains, doors or other materials block the signal from the
remote controller to the appliance.
• Prevent any liquid from falling into the remote controller.
• Do not expose the remote controller to direct sunlight or heat.
• If the infrared signal receiver on the appliance is exposed to direct sunlight, the air conditioner
may not function properly. Use curtains to prevent the sunlight from falling on the receiver.
• If other electrical appliances react to the remote controller, try to relocate these applicance away
from each other.
REMOTE CONTROL SIGNAL
Use the remote controller within a distance of 26 ft. (8m) from the
beep.
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REMOTE CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS
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Model
RG51B1/(C)EU, RG51B14/(C)E,RG51B31/(C)E
RG51B/(C)EU, RG51B16/(C)E,RG51B31/(C)EU
RG51B17/(C)EU, RG51B18/(C)E,RG51B32/(C)EU
RG51B19/(C)E-M, RG51B20/(C)E,RG51B30/(C)EU
RG51B25/(C)E, RG51B26/(C)EU;RG51B27/(C)E,
RG51B30/(C)E.
Rated Voltage (2) AAA: 3.0 volts
Lowest Voltage of
CPU Emitting Signal
Signal Receiving
Range
Environment 41°F - 140°F(-5°C-60°C)
NOTE:
Termperatrure Setting Display:
2.0V
26 ft. (8m)
Celsius scale( C): RG51B14/(C)E, RG51B16/(C)E,RG51B18/(C)E,RG51B31/(C)E,RG51B19/(C)E-M,
RG51B20/(C)E,RG51B25/(C)E,RG51B27/(C)E,RG51B30/(C)E.
Fahrenheit scale( F): RG51B/(C)EU, RG51B1/(C)EU, RG51B17/(C)EU,RG51B26/(C)EU,
RG51B30/(C)EU,RG51B32/(C)EU,RG51B31/(C)EU.
FEATURES
1. Operating Mode: AUTO, COOL, DRY, HEAT (Heat pump models only), and FAN.
2. Timer Setting Function in 24 hours.
3. Indoor Setting Temperature Range: (62°F - 88°F(17°C-30°C).
4. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).
NOTE: All the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purposes only.
Your remote control may be slightly different.
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Model: RG51B14/(C)E,
RG51B16/(C)E,
RG51B18/(C)E,
RG51B19/(C)E-M,
RG51B20/(C)E
RG51B31/(C)E
RG51B30/(C)E.
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FUNCTIONS
TEMP DOWN Button
1
Push this button to decrease the indoor temperature setting in
2°F (1°C) increments to 88°F (30°C).
2
TEMP UP Button
Push this button to increase the indoor temperature setting in
2°F (1°C) increments to 62°F (17°C).
MODE Button
3
Each time the mode button is pressed, the operation mode is selected
in the sequence of the following:
NOTE: Heat mode is for Heat Pump models only.
SWING Button
4
Used to stop or start louver movement and set the desired up/down
NOTE:
• RG51B16/(C)E ,RG51B18/(C)E
models have no SWING feature;
• RG51B18/(C)E ,RG51B19/(C)E-M,
RG51B20/(C)E models have no
LED DISPLAY feature.
• RG51B19/(C)E-M model has no
MED FAN feature.
• RG51B31/(C)E model ECONOMY
button is instead of SLEEP
button.
• RG51B30/(C)E model has no
MED FAN and SWING features.
RESET Button
5
Once the recessed RESET button is pressed, all of the user
preferences will be cancelled and the controller will return to the
factory settings.
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ON/OFF Button
Operation starts when this button is pressed and stops when the
button is pressed again.
FAN SPEED Button
7
Used to select the fan speed in four steps:
• Some models do not have the MED FAN setting.
• In some modes, the fan speed might be automatically controlled
by the appliance and unable to be changed.
TIMER ON Button
8
Press this button to activate the Auto-on time setting .Each press will
increase the time setting in 30 minutes increments, up to 10 hours,
then at 1 hour increments up to 24 hours. To cancel the Auto-on time
setting, just press the button until the time setting is 0.0.
Model: RG51B25/(C)E;
RG51B27/(C)E.
NOTE:
RG51B25/(C)E model has no
SWING feature.
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ECONOMY (SLEEP) Button
Select this function during bedtime to maintain the most comfortable
temperature and save energy. This function is available in COOL,
HEAT or AUTO modes only.
NOTE: Sleep mode is cancelled if ON/OFF, FAN SPEED, SLEEP
or MODE buttons pressed.
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FUNCTIONS continued
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TIMER OFF Button
Press this button to activate the Auto-off time setting. Each press will
increase the time setting in 30 minutes increments, up to 10 hours,
then at 1 hour increments up to 24 hours. To cancel the Auto-off time
Model: RG51B1/(C)EU,
RG51B/(C)EU,
RG51B26/(C)EU,
RG51B30/(C)EU,
RG51B32/(C)EU,
RG51B31/(C)EU.
NOTE: RG51B/(C)EU models
have no SWING and FOLLOW ME
buttons ;RG51B1/(C)EU models
have no FOLLOW ME button;
RG51B30/(C)EU models have no
SWING ,FOLLOW ME buttons and
MED FAN feature,and SLEEP button
instead of ECONOMY button;
RG51B32/(C)EU models have no
FOLLOW ME button and MED FAN
feature,and SLEEP button instead of
ECONOMY button;RG51B31/(C)EU
models have on FOLLOW ME button.
setting, just press the button until the time setting is 0.0.
LOCK Button
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Press this recessed button to lock the remote’s settings. Use the
LOCK mode when you want to prevent settings from being changed
accidentally. Press the LOCK button again to cancel the LOCK
function. A lock symbol will appear on the remote controller display
when the lock function is activated.
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LED Display Button
Press this button to clear the display on the appliance, press it
again to light the display.
NOTE: RG51B18/(C)E ,RG51B19/(C)E-M,
RG51B20/(C)E models have no this feature.
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Model: RG51B17/(C)EU
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LCD DISPLAY ICONS
MODE display
Displays the current selected mode. Including AUTO, COOL,
DRY, HEAT (heat pump models only) and FAN.
Transmission Indicator
This transmission indicator will light when remote controller
transmits signals to the appliance.
Temp./Timer Display
The temperature setting from 62°F (17°C) to 88°F (30°C) or timer
setting (0~24h) will be displayed. If fan mode is selected, nothing
will be displayed.
ON/OFF Display
This indicator will be displayed when the unit is operating.
MODE display (FAN mode)
FAN SPEED display
Displays the selected fan speed: AUTO, HIGH, MED and LOW.
Nothing displays when AUTO or DRY Mode is selected.
NOTE: RG51B19/(C)E-M model has no MED FAN speed feature.
TIMER display
This display area shows the settings of the TIMER.
That is, if only the Auto-on time function is set, it will
display TIMER ON. If only the Auto-off time function
is set, it will display TIMER OFF. If both functions are
set, it will display TIMER ON OFF which indicates you
have chosen both the Auto-on time and Auto-off time.
LOCK Indicator
LOCK icon is displayed when pushing the LOCK
button. Push the LOCK button to clear display.
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OPERATING MODES
Ensure the unit is plugged in and power is available. The OPERATION
indicator on the display panel of the appliance illuminates.
1. Press the MODE button to select Auto.
2. Press the TEMP button to set the desired temperature. The
temperature can be set within a range of 62°F (17°C) ~ 88°F
(30°C) in 2°F (1°C) increments.
3. Press the ON/OFF button to start the appliance.
NOTE:
1. In the Auto mode, the air conditioner can logically choose Cooling,
Fan, Heating and Dehumidifying by sensing the difference
between the actual ambient room temperature and the set
temperature on the remote controller.
2. In the Auto mode, you can not change the fan speed. It is being
automatically controlled.
3. If the Auto mode is not comfortable for you, the desired mode can
be selected manually.
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Auto Operation
Cooling / Heating / Fan Operation
Ensure the unit is plugged in and power is available.
1. Press the MODE button to select COOL, HEAT, (heat pump
models only) or FAN mode.
2. Press the TEMP button to set the desired temperature. The
temperature can be set within a range of 62°F (17°C) ~ 88°F
(30°C) in 2°F (1°C) increments.
3. Press the FAN SPEED button to select the fan speed in four
steps- Auto, Low, Med,or High.
4. Press the ON/OFF button to start the air conditioner.
NOTE:
In the FAN mode, the set temperature is not displayed the remote
controller and you are not able to control the room temperature either.
In this case, only step 1, 3 and 4 may be performed.
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OPERATING MODES
Dry (Dehumidifying) Operation
Ensure the unit is plugged in and power is available. The
OPERATION indicator on the display panel of the indoor unit
illuminates.
1. Press the MODE button to select DRY mode.
2. Press the TEMP button to set the desired temperature.
The temperature can be set within a range of within a range of
62°F (17°C) ~ 88°F (30°C) in 2°F (1°C) increments.
3. Press the ON/OFF button to start the air conditioner.
NOTE:
In Dry mode, you can not change the fan speed. It is being
automatically controlled.
Swing Operation
louvers.
1. When the button is pressed quickly one time, the angle of the
louver can be set by 6° for each press. Keep pressing the button to
move the louver to the desired position.
2. By pressing the SWING button 2 seconds, the auto swing feature
is activated. The louver will swing up/down automatically. Press it
again to stop.
NOTE:
When the louver is placed in a position which would affect the
cooling and heating performance of the appliance, the appliance will
automatically adjust the swing/louver position to the proper angle for
optimal performance.
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OPERATING MODES
Press the TIMER ON button to set the auto-on time of the unit. Press
the TIMER OFF button can set the auto-off time of the unit.
To set the Auto-on time.
1. Press the TIMER ON button. The remote controller will display
TIMER ON, the last Auto-on setting time and the “h” icon will be
shown on the LCD display area. Now it is ready to reset the
Auto-on time to START the operation.
2. Push the TIMER ON button again to set desired Auto-on time.
Each time you press the button, the time increases in 30 minutes
increments, up to 10 hours, then at 1 hour increments up to 24
hours.
3. After setting the TIMER ON, there will be a half second delay
before the remote controller transmits the signal to the appliance.
Then, after approximately another 2 seconds, the “h” icon will
disappear and the set temperature will re-appear on the LCD
display window.
To set the Auto-on time.
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Timer Operation
To set the Auto-off time.
1. Press the TIMER OFF button. The remote controller will display
TIMER OFF, the last Auto-off setting time and the “h” icon will be
shown on the LCD display area. Now it is ready to reset the Autooff time to START the operation.
2. Push the TIMER OFF button again to set desired Auto-off time.
Each time you press the button, the time increases in 30 minutes
increments, up to 10 hours, then at 1 hour increments up to 24
hours.
3. After setting the TIMER OFF, there will be a half second delay
before the remote controller transmits the signal to the appliance.
Then, after approximately another 2 seconds, the “h” icon will
disappear and the set temperature will re-appear on the LCD
display window.
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OPERATING MODES
Example of Timer Setting
TIMER ON
(Auto-on Operation)
The TIMER ON feature is useful when you want the unit to turn
on automatically at a particular time, such as before you return
home from work. The appliance will automatically start operating
at the set time.
Example:
To start the air conditioner in 6 hours.
1. Press the TIMER ON button, the last setting of starting
operation time and the “h” icon will show on the display
area.
2. Press the TIMER ON button to display “6:0h” on the TIMER
ON display of the remote controller.
3. Wait for about 3 seconds and the digital display area will
show the temperature again. Now this function is activated.
4, After 6 hours has passed, the appliance will automatically
turn on.
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OPERATING MODES
(Auto-off Operation)
The TIMER OFF feature is useful when you want the unit to turn off
at a particular time automatically such as when you go to bed. The
appliance will stop automatically at the set time.
Example:
To stop the air conditioner after 10 hours.
1. Press the TIMER OFF button, the last scheduled timer off time
and the “h” icon will be displayed.
2. Press the TIMER OFF button to display “10h” on the TIMER OFF
display of the remote controller.
3. Wait for about 3 seconds and the digital display area will show the
temperature again. Now this function is activated.
4. After the appliance runs for 10 hours, it will automatically turn off
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Timer Off
Combined Timer ON/OFF
(Setting both ON and OFF timers simultaneously)
TIMER OFF TIMER ON
(On Stop Start operation)
This feature is useful when you want to stop the air conditioner after
you go to bed, and start it again in the morning when you wake up.
Example:
To stop the air conditioner 2 hours after setting and start it again 10
hours after setting.
1. Press the TIMER OFF button.
2. Press the TIMER OFF button again to display 2.0h on the TIMER
OFF display.
3. Press the TIMER ON button.
4. Press the TIMER ON button again to display 10h on the TIMER
ON display .
5. Wait for the remote control to display the setting temperature.
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OPERATING MODES
TIMER ON TIMER OFF
(Off Start Stop operation)
This feature is useful when you want to start the air conditioner before
you wake up and stop it after you leave the house. To start the air
conditioner 2 hours after setting, and stop it 5 hours after setting.
EXAMPLE:
1. Press the TIMER ON button.
2. Press the TIMER ON button again to display 2.0h on the TIMER
ON display.
3. Press the TIMER OFF button.
4. Press the TIMER OFF button again to display 5.0h on the TIMER
OFF display .
5. Wait for the remote control to display the setting temperature.
! CAUTIONS
The timer setting(TIMER ON or TIMER OFF) sequence
ECONOMY(SLEEP) operation
When you press the ECONOMY button, the set temperature will
increase(cooling) or decrease(heating) by 2°F (1°C) over the next 30
minutes and by another 2°F (1°C) after an additional 30 minutes. This
new temperature will be maintained for 6 to 7 hours before it returns to
the originally selected temperature.
NOTE: The ECONOMY/SLEEP function is only available in Cooling,
Heating and AUTO models.
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Design, material, performance data and components
subject to change without notice.
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