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Safety Instructions ........ 2, 3
Operating Instructions ..... 4, 5
A GPO7
Care and Cleaning
Air Fiher . ................. 6
Grille and Case ............. 6
Outdoor (;oils .............. 6
Installation Instructions
Preparing to Install the
Air Conditioner . ............ 7
Window Installation ....... 8-10
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Troubleshooting Tips ...... 11
Normal ()perating Sounds . . .l 2
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ......... 16
Product Registration ..... ] 3, ] 4
_'arranty ................. 15
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label on the
side of the air conditionex:
3828A20514M 49-7509 02-05JR
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
a, WARNING!
For your safety;,the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Use this appliance only %r its intended
pull)ose as described in this Owner's
Manual.
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This air conditioner must be properly
installed in accordance with d_e Installation
h_structions before it is used.
Never unplug your air conditioner by
pulling on the power cord. Mwws grip
plug firefly and pull straight out from the
receptacle.
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Replace immediamly all electric setMce
cords that haxe become flayed or ofl_erwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that shows
cracks or abrasion damag_ along its length
or at either the ping or connector end.
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For
personal safe_ this appliance must be properly
grounded.
The power cord of dais appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 31)iong (grounding) wall
outlet m minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.
Power coM includes a cnnent intemq)ter
device. A rest and reset button is provided on
the plug case. The device should be rested on a
periodic basis by first pressing tim TESTbntton
and then the RESErbutton. If the TESTbutton
does not trip or if fl_e RESETbutmn will not
stay eng_aged, discontinue use of file air
conditioner and contact a qualified
service mchnician.
Hme the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
Where a 9-prong wall outlet is encounmred,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to haxe it replaced with a properly grounded
31)iong wall outlet.
The air conditioner should always be
plugged into its own individual elecuical
outlet which has a x_ltag> rating flint matches
the rating plato.
This provides the best perfommnce and also
prexents oxerloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard from
oxeflleated wires.
See the Installation Instructions, Electrical
Requirementssection for specific elecuqcal
connection requirements.
Turn the mode control to 0fFand unplug
your air conditioner before making any
repairs or cleaning.
NOTE.'XA:estrongly recommend that any
servicing be perforated by a qualified
individual.
For your safety...do not store or use
combustible mamrials, gasoline or oilier
flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
All air conditioners contain refrigerants,
which under federal law must be remoxed
plJor to product disposal. If you are getting
rid of an old product with refrigerants, check
with the company handling disposal about
what to do.
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WARNING!!
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS--115-Vo/tmode&on/y
Because of potential safety hazards under certain...^CAUTION:
conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord.
Howex_, if you must use ail extension cord,
it is absolumly necessat T that it be a UiAismd,
14 gauge, 3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug
and outlet and that the elecuJcal rating of tile
cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 195 volts.
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS--115-Vo/tmode&on/y
DO NOTuse an extension cord with any ofthe
230/208volt models.
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Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug.
Howex>_; if you must/lse all adapmi; where
local codes i)emfit, a temporaryconnectionmay
be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall
outlet by use of a UL-listed adapter available
at most local hardware stores.
Tile larger slot ill tile adaptor must be aligned
with tile larger slot ill the wall outlet to I)rovide
proper polarity in the connection of the
power cord.
'iA]mn disconnecting dm power cord flora tile
adaptel, alwws hold tile adaptor ill place with
one hand while pulling tile I)ower cord I)lug
with tile other hand. If this is not done, the
adaptor ground terminal is ve U likely' to break
with repeamd use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOT
USEthe air conditioner until a proper ground
has been established.
Attachingthe adaptergreundterminalto a waft outlet
coverscrewdoesnot groundtheapplianceunlessthe
coverscrewis metal,andnot insulated,andthe waft
outlet isgroundedthreughthe housewiring. Youshould
havethe circuit checkedby aqualifiedelectricianto
makesuretheoutlet is properlygrounded.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAgETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
Aboutthe controlsontheair conditioner.
Features and appearance may vary.
FaR on
__t Timer
Timeron
.Coolon
Energy
Air ConditionerControls
Controls
O POWER Pad
TtIFnS aiI" condi_onei" on and off.
TEMP Increase •/Decrease • Pads
Use to set temperature when in COOL inode.
O MODE
Use to set tile air conditioner to COOLor
FANinode.
FAN SPEEDPad
Useto settile tim speed to LOW(F1),
MED(F2)or HIGH(F3).
RemoteControl
TIMER Pad
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ON_\,_]mn tile air conditioner is off,
it can be set to automatically COllle on in
1 to 12 hom_ at its previous setting. Each
touch will set tile timer in hom_.
OFF--X,_]/en the air conditioner is on,
it can be set to automatically ttli'n off in
1 to ] 2 horns, Each touch will set the timer
in horns.
To cancel the timer,press tile TIMERpad
tmtil tile display time disappears.
Remote ControlSignal Receiver
0
Oisolav
Shows tile set temperatm'e or time remaining
on [ixIleL
Power Outage Recovery Feature
In tile case of a power outage or interruption, tile
trait will automatically re-start in the settings last
used alter tile power is restored. Tile TIMERfeature
Remote Control
To ensure proper operation, aim the remote
control at tile signal receiver on tile air
conditione_:
Tile remote control signal has a range of
up to 21 feet.
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xfill reset to tile off *inal setting You max need to set
a new time if desired.
Make sure nothing is between tile air conditioner
and the remote control that could block the
signal,
Make stli'e batteries are fl'esh and installed
correctly as indicated on the remote control,
Lights next to the touch pads on the air conditioner
control panel indicate the selected settings.
COOLMode
Usethe COOLmode with HIGH(F3),MED(F2)or
LOW(FI) tim for cooling. Use the Increase• /
Decrease• pads to set the desired temperature
between 60°F and 86°F in l °F increments,
An electronic them_ostat is used to maintain the
room temperatm'e. The compressor will cyde on and
off to kee I) the room at the set level of comfiwt. Set
the them/ostat at a lower number and the indoor air
will become cooler: Set the them_ostat at a higher
number and the indoor air will become wam/e_:
NOTE"fftheair conditioneris offand is then tumed on
whileset to COOL,it will takeapproximately3minutes
for the compressorto startand coolingtobegin.
FAN Mode
Use the FANat HIGH(F3),MED (F2)or LOW(FI)to
provide air circulation and filtering without cooling.
Since tim only settings do not provide cooling,
a temperatm'e setting will not be displayed.
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CoolingDescriptions
ForNormalCooling--Select the COOLmode and
HIGH(1:3)or MED(F2)fim with a nfiddle set
temperature.
ForMaximumCooling--Select the COOLmode
and HIGH(F3)firewith a lower set temperatm'e.
ForQuieter& NighttimeCooling--Select the
COOLmode and LOW(FI)fire with a middle set
temperatm'e.
NOTE:If you switch froma COOLsetting to OFForto
a fan setting,wait at least3 minutesbeforeswitching
back to a COOLsetting.
Air Direction--Side-to-Side
The side-to-sideair direction isac!iusted 1)ymoving
the lever to the left or right.
Air Direction--Up and Down
Fingertip pressm'e on the horizontal lou\'e_
a_!iusts the air direction up or down.
NOTE"Forbestcooling efficiency,angle thelouversup.
Careand cleaning ofthe air conditioner.
Grille and Case
Turn the ......air conditioner off and remo'_e the I_lug, To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not
from the wall outlet betore cleaning, use bleach or abrasixes.
Outdoor Coils
The coils on the outdoor side ot the air conditioner
should be checked regtflarly. If they are clogged
with dirt or soot, they may be protessionally
cleaned.
Air Filter
The air filter behind the h'ont grille should be
checked and cleaned at least exe_'_ 30 days or
II/OI'e oJ[[en i[ necess_li'v.
Toremove:
[_] Open the inlet grille dowmvard b) _ullin,,
the top corne_ of the inlet grille.
] Pull out slightly on the filter to release it and
pull it out.
Clean the filter with wam_, soapy water: Rinse and
let the filmr dry beiore replacing it.
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A CAUTION:DONOro eretetbea,
conditioner without a filter becausedirt and lintwill clog it
analreduceperformance.
Installation
Air Conditioner
Instructions
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
CAUTION:
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or
Read these instructions completely
and carefully.
• IMPORTANT - Savethese
instructions for local inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT - Observeall
governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer - Keep these
instructions for future reference.
remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord.
Do not change the plug on the power cord
of this air conditioner.
Aluminum house wiring may present special
problems--consult a qualified electrician.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
• Skill level - Installation of this appliance
requires basic mechanical skills,
• Completion time - Approximately 1 hour
• We recommend that two people install
this product.
• Proper installation is the responsibility
of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty.
(_ ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
60 Hz grounded outlet protected with a
Some models require a 115/120-volt a.c.,
15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
The 3-prong grounding plug minimizes the
possibility of electric shock hazard. If the wall
outlet you plan to use is only a 2-prong outlet,
it is your responsibility to have it replaced with
a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Some models require 230/208-volt a.c.,
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protected with a time delay fuse or circuit
breaker. These models should be installed
on their own single branch circuit for
best performance and to prevent
overloading house or apartment wiring
circuits, which could cause a possible
fire hazard from overheating wires.
Phillips head screwdriver
Flat-blade screwdriver
Pencil
Level Scissors or knife
Power cord includes a current interrupter
device. A test and reset button is provided on
the plug case. The device should be tested on a
periodic basis by first pressing the TEST button
and then the RESET button. If the TEST button
does not trip or if the RESET button will not stay
engaged, discontinue use of the air conditioner
and contact a qualified service technician,
Ruler or tape measure
PARTS INCLUDED
(Appearance may vary)
Suppor_a_k_
Installation Instructions
Window
sash seal
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Foam top
window gasket
Leveling bolts
(Only one will be used)
Type A (2)
conditioner
Type B (5)
Air
Window locking bracket (1)
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Installation Instructions
[] WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
• These instructions are for a standard
double-hung window. You will need to
modify them for other types of windows.
• The air conditioner can be installed
without the accordion panels if needed
to fit in a narrow window. See the
window opening dimensions.
• All supporting parts must be secured
to firm wood, masonry or metal.
• The electrical outlet must be within
reach of the power cord.
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12" rain.
26" to39_"
(Withaccordionpanels)
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[] PREPARE THE WINDOW
[] Cut the window sash seal to the window
width and stick the adhesive side to the
bottom of the sash.
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INSIDE
[] Mark the centerline of the sill. Measure
and mark the location for the support
bracket 1" to the left of the centerline.
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26" min.
(Withoutaccordionpanels/
[] STORM WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
A storm window frame will not allow the
air conditioner to tilt toward the outside,
and will keep it from draining properly.
To adjust for this, attach a piece of wood
to the stool,
WOOD PIECES-
WIDTH: 2"
LENGTH: Long enough to fit inside the
window frame.
THICKNESS: To determine the thickness,
place a piece of wood on the stool to
make it 1/2" higher than the top of the
storm window frame.
Attach securely with nails or screws
provided by the installer.
1/2" higher
than frame Stoo
INSIDE
;enter line
1" left of center line
Stool
[] PREPARE THE AIR CONDITIONER
Insert the frames for the accordion
panels into the bottom mounting rail
and the top frame guides. Attach the
accordion panels to the side of the case
by pressing them onto the mounting
tabs,
Storm
window
frame
Installation Instructions
[] INSTALL THE SUPPORT BRACKET
[] Depending on the slant and depth of your
window sill, choose either the short or long
leveling bolt and thread it through the
appropriate hole in the bottom of the
support bracket.
Choose•
)rlate
Sill
Stool
[] Place the support bracket on the sill,
against the back edge of the stool, with
its 3 holes positioned on the 1" line. Loosely
attach the support bracket with two Type A
screws.
/_ Loosely attach the
] _ support bracket with
two Type A screws
[] INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER
IN THE WINDOW
_tl CAUTION: Donotreleasegriponthe
air conditioner until this step is complete with the
unit secured in the support bracket and with the
window closed in the top channel.
[] Using the hand holds, center the air
conditioner in the window with the bottom
mounting rail between the window stool
and the support bracket trap rail. Close the
window into the top channel.
Window _ ] Hand hold
Top channel._ JJr__i
Bottom
mounting rail _Support bracket
Stool _ _trap rail
INSIDE _ I OUTSIDE
[] Extend the accordion panels to fill the
window opening and use 4 Type B screws to
secure the top and bottom corners.
[] Adjust the leveling bolt in the support
bracket so that it is installed with a slight tilt
to the outside. Use a level; about 1/3 bubble
will be the correct slant to the outside.
Tighten the Type A screws.
Support
bracket
,_ ...... bubble
Adj ust
t ......... About I/3
leveling bolt
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lqghten Type
A screws
Stool
INSIDE
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Install Type B screws
INSTALL THE WINDOW LOCKING
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BRACKET AND THE FOAM TOP
WINDOW GASKET
Attach the window
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locking bracket with a
Type B screw.
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Cut the foam top
window gasket to the
window width.
Stuff the foam
between the glass and
the window to prevent
air and insects from
getting into the room.
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