Soleus Air KC-18U User Manual

Model: KC-15U KC-18U

1. Front Panel

2. Air Louvers

3. Air Direction Tabs

4. Control Panel

5. Slide-out Filter

Thank you for choosing Soleus Air Conditioner. Please keep this owner’s manual for instructions and warranty.

Contents

Air Conditioner Safety ................................................................. 1

Important Safety Instructions..............................................1

Operating your Air Conditioner .................................................... 2

Starting your Air Conditioner ............................................. 2

Changing Air Direction........................................................3

Saving Energy ....................................................................3

Normal Operating Sounds...................................................3

Caring for yourAir Conditioner ......................................................4

Cleaning the Air Filter .........................................................4

Cleaning the Front Panel ................................................... 4

Repairing Paint Damage.................................................... 4

Performing Annual Maintenance...................................................5

Troubleshooting ............................................................................6

Ordering Accessories...................................................................8

Completing Installation................................................................10

Positioning the Air Conditioner ................................................... 11

Electrical Requirements............................................................. 12

Location .....................................................................................14

Tools Needed..............................................................................15

Warranty.....................................................................................16

Air Conditioner ’s Safety Instruction

Your safety and the safety of others

is very important.

We have provided many important safety instructions in this manual and on your vnit. Always read and follow all safety instructions. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol aleres you to hazards that could cause serions injury to you and others. All safety instructions will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING". These words mean:

You could be seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

Safety instructions will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of inujry and tell you what could happen if the instructions were not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury , or sickness when using your air conditioner, follow these basic precautions:

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Unplug air conditioner before servicing. Use two or more people to move or install air conditioner. Water collected inside the cabinet is not drinkable.

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Help us help you Please:

Install your air conditioner in a window that will hold the weight, and secure the air condi-

tioner according to the Installation Instructions.

Connect the air conditioner to the proper kind of outlet with the correct electrical supply

and ground. (See the Installation Instructions.) Make sure the air conditioner is the correct size for the area you want to cool. Use the air conditioner only to do what a window air conditioner is designed to do. Make sure the air conditioner is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.

Also, remove the Energy Label. Use a damp cloth to take off any glue residue. DO NOT

use sharp instruments, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to prevent damage to the air

conditioner’s finish.

Operating Your Air Conditioner

Operating your air conditioner properly helps you to obtain the best possible result. This section explains proper air conditioner operation. IMPORT ANT:

If you turn the air conditioner off, wait at least 3 minutes before turning it back on. This

prevents the air conditioner from blowing a fuse or tripping a circuit breaker.

Do not try to operate your air conditioner in the cooling mode when outside temperature is

below 65

F(180C). The inside evaporator coil will freeze up and the air conditioner will not

operate properly.

Starting your air conditioner

1.Set the EXHAUST Control(some models) to CLOSED for maxi-

mum continuous cooling. The EXHAUST Control set to OPEN positions allows you to draw stale air and/or smoke from the room.

OPEN-to exhaust room air to the outside. CLOSED-to circulate room air. The EXHAUST Control will function only when the FAN CONTROL

is operating.

2.Set the UNIT CONTROL to the desired setting. When the air conditioner is operating at LOW

Your air conditioner has one of these controls:

COOL, MED COOL(some models), or HIGH COOL, the fan circulates air continuously. HIGH COOL-for maximum cooling MED COOL (some models)-for normal cooling LOW COOL-for sleeping comfort

FAN ONLY

LOW COOL

FAN ONLY

MED COOL

when the FAN ONLY setting is selected, the fan will run continuously to circulute air, but the air will not be cooled.

HIGH COOL

OFF

UNIT CONTROL

CLOSED

OPEN

EXHAUST

3.Turn the THERMOSTAT Control to a mid-

setting. Adjust the air conditioner's perfor-mance by turning the THERMOST A T Control clockwise ( ) for maximum cooling. For less cooling,turn the THERMOST AT Control counterclockwise ( ). Experiment and find the setting that best suit your needs.

Your air conditioner has one of these controls:

COLDER

THERMOSTAT

WARMER

Changing air direction

The louvers in the top of the front panel allow you to control the direction of the cooled air. Use the tabs to direct the air right or left(some models). Rotate the entire louvers to direct air up, down or straight ahead.

tabs

Saving energy

Along with using POWER SAVER(some models), there are many things you can do to help save energy.

Improve your home's insulation. Seal doors and windows.Close fireplace flue.

Close blinds or drapes on the sunny

side of your house. Add awnings.

Make sure drapes or furniture do not

block airflow from your air conditioner.

Turn lights and appliances off when

they are not needed.

Ventilate your attic. High tempera-

tures in the attic add to the air conditioner's cooling load.

Try not to use heat-producing appli-

ances during the hottest part of the day.

Keep heat registers and cool-air re-

turns closed.

Use exhaust vent fans while cooking,

doing laundiry, or bathing.

Normal operating sounds

When your air conditioner is operating normally,you may hear sounds such as:

Droplets of water hitting the

condenser, causing a "pinging" or "clicking" sound.The water droplets help cool the condenser.

Air movement from the fan.

Clicks from the thermostat cycle.

Vibrations or noise due to poor wall

or window construction.

A high-pitched hum or pulsating noise

Caused by the high efficiency compressor cycling on and off.

Caring for Your Air Conditioner

Your new air conditioner is designed to give you many years of dependable service. This section tells you how to clean and care for your air conditioner properly. Call your local authorized dealer for an annual checkup. Remember.., you are responsible for the cost of this type of service call.

Cleaning the air filter

The air filter is removable for easy cleaning. A clean filter helps remove dust, lint, and other particles from the air and is important for cooling or heating and efficiency operation. Check the filter every 2 weeks to see if it needs cleaning. Do not operate the air conditioner without the filter in place.

1.Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power.

2. Pull the top of filter door and pull filter

door down. Filter door is not removable.

3.Slide air filter up and out to remove

4.Use a vacuum cleaner to clean air filter. If air filter is very dirty,wash it in warm water with a mild detergent. Do not wash air filter in the dishwasher or use any chemical cleaners. Air dry filter completely before replacing to ensure maximum efficiency.

5.Slide air filter down into the filter door. Close filter door.

6.Plug in air conditioner or reconnect power.

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Cleaning the front panel

1.Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power.

2.Remove the air filter and clean it separately. (See"Cleaning the air filter," above).

3.Pull control knobs off.

4.Remove two screws from two sides of the front panel. Pull panel out and away from the cabinet.

5.Use a soft cloth to clean front panel with warm water and mild soap or detergent.

6.Rinse control panel and dry thoroughly with a soft,dry cloth.

7.Insert top of panel into cabinet, then push bottom of panel into cabinet. Replace screws. Replace control knobs. Close control panel door(some models).

8.Plug in air conditioner or reconnect power.

Repairing paint damage

Check once or twice a year for paint chips. This is very important, especially in areas near oceans or where corrosion is a problem. If needed, touch up with a good grade enamel paint.

NOTE: T o reduce paint damage during the winter, install a heavy-duty cover over air conditioner cabinet. For infor-mation on ordering a heavy-duty cover. please contract your authorized dealers.

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