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Thank you for buying a dependable, energy-saving and easyotoooperate
room air conditioner. This manual contains useful information for
you to maintain, operate, install and safely use your room air conditioner°
Your air conditioner cleans, cools and dehumidifies the air in your room to
provide you with the ultimate level of comfort.
Pleaseread instructionscarefully before using the product° Also, do not
forget to fiJJout and maiJthe Product Warranty Card.
Recerd Your MedeJ aad SerieJ Number°
For aJJyour service caJJsduring the warranty period, the foJJowing
information wiJJbe needed. Attach the sales receipt to this guide and keep
for future reference° This information can be obtained from the seriaJ pJate,
which is on your air conditioner. This is either on the cabinet (side or back),
or you may have to remove the front griJJeto Jocate it.
TABLE
RECEPTACLE AND FUSE TYPES
RATED VOLTS 125/60 250/60
AMPS ] 5 20 15 20 3(}
WALL OUTLET
] } The air conditioner mustbe connected to a proper electricaloutletwith
the correct electrical supply. (see table)
2)
Proper grounding mustbe ensured to reduce the risk of shock and fire°
DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THEGROUNDING PRONG. If you do
not have a threeoprong electric receptacle outlet in the wall, have a
certified electrician install the proper receptacle. The wall receptacle
MUST be properly grounded.
Do not use if the power cord is frayed or otherwise damaged.
Also,avoid using it if there are cracks or abrasion damage
amongthe length, plug or connector°
4} DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER OR AN EXTENSION CORD.
5)When instaJJingyour air conditioner in a window, make sure the window
is strong enough to homdthe weight of the air conditionen You amsowant
to secure and instamlyour air conditioner properly to prevent it from
faJJing.Extra brackets andlor support may be required depending on
your window.
6} Do not bJockthe airfJowinsideor outsidethe air conditioner with Minds,
drapes, protectivecovers,shrubsor bushes.
7) Becarefumof sharp edges on the front and rear fins of the unit that couJd
cut and cause serious iniury.
8) BecarefuJwhen Jiffing the air conditioner to instaJJor remove the unit.
AJways use two or more peopJefor this.
2 9} AJways unpJugthe air conditioner before servicing it or moving it.
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A Word Fro_ ¢omfort°Aire
Product Registration
Safe,/Precautions
Warnings
EmectrlcamSafety
Energy Saving Guide
Features
Operating Guide
Normal Operating Sounds
Operating Instructions
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Parts
Tools
installing Unit into A Window
Clean and Care Gulde
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FoJJowingthe safety messages is very important.
These messages can save you from being iniured or kiJJed.
Warning symboJsaJert you to be carefuJ and mean Danger° AJways
foJJowinstructions to be safe and reduce chances of iniury or death.
Warning and Danger signs wiJJprecede safety messages.
This room air conditioner must be grounded.
Grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the eJectriccurrent.
The power cord has a grounding wire with a
grounding pJugoPJugit into an outJetthat is
properJy instaJJedand grounded.
WARN|NG:
improper use of the grounding
pJugcan resuJtin a risk of eJectricshock.
CaJJa quaJified eJectrician if you don't understand
the grounding instructions,or if you are not
sure if the air conditioner is properJy grounded°
if the waJJoutJetis not grounded, pJeasecontact an
eJectridan to have it repJacedwith a properJy
grounded outJet.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the
third (ground) prong from the power cord.
We strongJyadvise against using an adapter plug.
Test power pJug before each use:
1. Press"reset" button.
2 _Press"test" button. Unit shouJd trip.
3. Press "reset" button again for use.
Do not use if above test faiJs.
Jf this device trips, the cause of the malfunction must
be corrected before further use of the device o
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®Air conditioners are designed for use in a double hung "window or
through the waJJinstallation only. (As applicable in your modal)
o While installing unit be sure to tilt air conditioner 5 degrees outward to
have the water drip outside the house.
install the unit on the north side,as that is normally the shaded side_This
wiJJenhance the operation of your unit.
The window has to be strong for instaJJationoExtra brackets and/or
support may be required depending on your window. (Bracketsand
supports not included in aJJmodels_1
Measure the window before installing, if the window is too big for the
unit you may require professional installation°
o Use the correct electric voltage and proper ampere for the unit to run
effectively.
Only Jeta certified electrician modify your electrical outlet.
Use a dedicated line for the operation of your air conditioner to avoid
the possibility of an electrical surge°
When installing your air conditioner, make sure to seal aJJareas where
there is a possibility of air leakage°
The airflow should not be blocked, either inside by curtains, drapes or
furniture,or outside by shrubsor bushes.
Do not needlessly usean electrical light or other appliances that
produce heat.
Keepthe vent dosed on the air conditioner when in the coding function.
o Keep the blinds and drapes drawn on aJJother windows.
While cooking, usean exhaust fan in the kitchen to remove the excess
heat.
Always usethe correct BTUsize air conditioner to cod the room to
attain optimum efficiency.
side
JOUV@FS
easy-access
filters
%ii
vent
controller
touch pad
1 .Thermostat
This allows you to adjust the temperature of the
air--the lower the setting,the cooler the air
temperature With this you can set the
temperature to your desired comfort level You
can set the temperature between 61°F and 86 °
F
2°Fan Speed
With this you can control the fan speed as well
as the A/C (cooling) speed
You have 3 levels of A/C Speed to set at your
desired level LO will circulate air at the lowest
velocity, MED at medium velocity and HIGH
will circulate at the maximum, velocity You have
3 levels of Fan Speed to set at your desired
comfort level: HIGH, MED and LOW
3. Functlon
Your air conditioner has 4 Functions
a) COOL
Here the air conditioner will operate the
compressor and the desired fan speed set to
give you cold air for your comfort
b) FAN
You can run the fan without the A/C function
on cooler days The fan can be set to run at
3 speeds as desired
c) DEHUMIDIFY
This enables your air conditioner to operate as
a dehumidifier as well It will remove the excess
moisture from the air to keep your room at a
comfortable, dry stage You can use this feature
alone in case you do not wish to use the air
condifionen
d) ENERGY SAVER
When this feature is "On", the fan will shut off
three minutes after the compressor cycles off
This will reduce energy consumption and noise
When the compressor turns back on, the fan
will turn on at the same time In the "Off"
position, the fan will not shut off when the
compressor cycles off
4.Timer
Your air conditioner can be set to go on or off
at your desire This can be programmed up to
24 hours in advance
5.4-Way Air FJc_w
The air directional louvers Jetyou control the
direction of the airflow to the desired direction
The airflow can be directed up-down-right side-
left side
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6°Vent
The Fresh Air vent allows the air conditioner
to recirculat inside air, draw fresh air into the
room and exhaust stale air to the outside.
7.Slide Out Chassis
Your air conditioner becomes more versatile
with this feature. You have the option to install
the unit in a window or the wall.
8. Window Install Kit
This kit enables you to install the air conditioner
in a double hung window. Extra brackets or
support may be needed, depending on your
window.
9oRemote Control
This fully functional wireless remote allows you
to operate your air conditioner from a distance.
You need not get up to change the settings or
the functions, or to turn the unit on or off.
10.LED Display Electronic Control Panel
The 4-function LED displays Room Temperature,
Temperature Setting, Timer Setting and Time
Remaining to Stop/Start the unit. Electronic
Control Panel lets you set the temperature to
the exact temperature you desire_
1 1 .Electrostatic IFJlter (not all models)
Being constructed of high efficiency purifying
substance, active carbon fabric, electrostatic
fabric, electrostatic active carbon net and other
materials, this air conditioner purifies the air
effectively. Its wavy structure increases the
capability to filter dust and smoke effectively_
Due to the retention of active carbon, it has
a high purifying speed capable of strong airflow.
12. How Yhe Unit Drains
On humid days with the air conditioner in use,
moisture may collect on the pan or the bottom
of the air conditioner. If the unit is positioned
properly, the moisture will gather towards the
back of the unit.This will not affect the operation
of the unit and the moisture will evaporate in
time. OccasionaJy the moisture will flow over
the back of the pan, but this will not affect the
operation of the unit. Never drill holes in the
pan under any circumstance.
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