Impecca IWA08KM15 User Guide

Window Air Conditioner—User Manual

Models: IWA06-KM15, IWA08-KM15

www.impecca.com

WARNING:
To avoid permanent damage to unit:

Ensure it is in the upright position for a MINIMUM of 6
hours and a RECOMMENDED time of 24 hours before pow-

ering on the rst time.

ADVERTENCIA:
Para evitar daños permanentes a la
unidad:

Asegúrese de que está en la posición vertical durante
un mínimo de 6 horas y un tiempo recomendado de 24
horas antes de encender la primera vez.

Read the following notices and information carefully to ensure proper operation of your air
conditioner unit.

This manual is solely provided for informational purposes and in no way constitutes a legally
binding document between the manufacturer, distributor, and end consumer. Exact appear-

ance of your unit may dier from the pictures and diagrams enclosed.

Lea las siguientes indicaciones cuidadosamente para asegurar el correcto funcionamiento
de su unidad de aire acondicionado.

Este manual se proporciona únicamente con fines informativos y de ninguna manera
constituye un documento jurídicamente vinculante entre el fabricante, distribuidor y
consumidor final. apariencia exacta de su unidad puede diferir de las imágenes y esque­mas adjuntos.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Notices 4-5

Introduction 6

Getting to Know Your Air Conditioner 7

Using your Air Conditioner 8

Pre-Installation Instructions 8

Installing Your Unit 10

Cleaning & Maintenance 13

Troubleshooting 14

Customer Support 15

ENGLISH

–iii–

ENGLISH

READ THESE NOTICES CAREFULLY—THEY ARE IMPORTANT!

WARNING

 Plug in power plug completely.

• Otherwise, it may cause electric shock or

re due to potential short circuit.

 Do not modify power cord length.

• It may cause electric shock or re. • It may cause electric shock. • This could be harmful to their health.

 Always ensure eective grounding/

earthing.

• Incorrect or missing grounding may lead
to electric shock.

 Unplug the unit if it emits strange

sounds, smells or smoke.

• Unit may need repair. • It may cause re and electric shock. • It may cause electric shock.

 Ensure the power cord is kept away from

any heating sources.

• It may cause re and electric shock. • It may cause failure and electric shock. • It may cause an explosion or re.

 Ventilate room before operating

air conditioner if there was a gas leakage.

• It may cause explosion, re, and burns.

 Do not start or stop the unit by inserting

or pulling out the power plug.

• It may cause electric shock or re.

 Do not operate with wet hands or in a

damp environment.

 Do not allow water into or onto the front

of cabinet, control panel or power cord.

• It may cause failure of unit or electric
shock.

 Do not plug unit into an electrical socket

that is loose or damaged.

 Do not disassemble or modify unit.

 Do not damage power cord or replace

with a non-original power cord.

• It may cause electric shock or re.

• If the power cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorized service center or a similarly

qualied person to avoid hazard.

 Do not direct airow directly at room

occupants.

 Always use dedicated power outlet

and circuit breaker.

• Sharing a circuit can lead to re.

 Do not operate the unit while the

chassis is open or removed.

 Do not use the power cord near am-

mable gas or combustibles, such as
gasoline, benzene, paint thinner, etc.

 When the air lter is removed for clean-

ing, avoid touching the internal metal
parts of the unit.

• It may cause an personal injury and/or

damage to the unit.

 When the unit is to be cleaned, power o

the unit and circuit breaker.

• Do not clean unit when power is on as it

may cause re and electric shock and/or

personal injury.

CAUTION

 Do not clean the air conditioner with

water.

• Water may enter the unit and degrade the
insulation. It may cause an electric shock.

 Do not put a pet or house plant where it

will be exposed to direct air ow.

• This could injure or be harmful
to your pet or plants.

–4–

 Ventilate the room well when used

together with a stove, etc.

• An oxygen shortage may occur when
using a stove in a room with closed
windows.

 Do not use for specialized purposes.

• Do not use this air conditioner to
preserve precision devices, food,
pets, plants, and art objects.

• It may cause deterioration, etc.

 Stop operation and remove unit from

window in severe storm or hurricane.

• Operation during a severe storm may

allow a signicant amount of water to

enter the indoors.

 Do not place obstacles around air-intake

vents or inside cool air outlet.

• It may cause failure of appliance.

 Do not use strong detergent such as

wax or paint thinner to clean the unit.

Use a damp, so cloth.

• Appearance may deteriorate due to
change of product color or scratching of
its surface.

CAUTION

 Hold the plug by the head of the power

plug when unplugging unit.

• Pulling from the wire can cause wire to

fray leading to electric shock or re.

 If unit is equipped with an outdoor instal-

lation bracket, periodically ensure that it
has not become damaged.

• If bracket is damaged, the unit can fall
and cause damage, personal injury or
death.

 Do not place heavy objects on the

power cord and ensure that the cord
is not pinched or stressed.

• There is danger of re or electric shock.

 Unplug the power cord when not

using the unit for extended periods
of time.

• Will prevent damage to the unit.

 Always insert the lters securely.

Clean lter at least once per month.

• Operation with dirty lters (or without
lters) will eect performance and

may cause damage to the unit.

 Do not place this window-type air

conditioner through a wall.

• This will block the side vents and pre-
vent the unit from cooling properly.

ENGLISH

CAUTION

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

• Be sure your electrical wiring is adequate for the model you have chosen. This information can be found on
the rating label, a silver-colored sticker generally located on the right side of the cabinet.

• Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded. To minimize shock and re hazards, proper grounding is

important. The power cord is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug for protection against shock hazards.

• Your air conditioner must be connected to a properly ground­ed wall receptacle. If the wall receptacle you intend to use
is not adequately grounded or protected by a time delay

NOTE: The power supply cord with this air conditioner

contains a current detection device designed to reduce
the risk of re. In the event that the power supply cord is
damaged, it cannot be repaired -- it must be replaced with a
cord from the Product Manufacturer.

fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualied electrician install the proper

receptacle.

• Ensure the receptacle is accessible aer the unit installation.

The power supply cord contains a current device that senses damage
to the power cord and excess current draw from the unit. To test your
current device do the following:

1. Plug in the Air Conditioner.

2. Press the TEST button. You will hear a click as the RESET button

pops out within the rubber housing and the LED will turn o.

3. Press the RESET button. You will hear a click as the button
engages and the LED will illuminate.

4. The power supply cord is now supplying electricity to the unit.
Note: Your model may have the TEST and RESET buttons on the

Side button
version

side or the front of the plug head.

NOTES:

• Do not use the TEST and RESET buttons to turn the unit on or o.

• If the current device fails the test or the power cord becomes dam-

aged, the entire power cord must be replaced with an equivalent
power cord and current device by a licensed electrician.

–5–