Whirlpool ACP102PR0 User Manual
®
PORTABLE
AIR CONDITIONER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts,
accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301
In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation
and service, call: 1-800-807-6777
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Manual de uso y cuidado
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CLIMATISEUR
PORTATIF
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
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Table of Contents/Índice/Table des matières ...... 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AIR CONDITIONER SAFETY .........................................................3
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS................................................3
Parts .............................................................................................3
Location Requirements................................................................3
Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................5
Unpack the Air Conditioner.......................................................... 5
Install Portable Air Conditioner ....................................................5
PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER USE...........................................6
Using the Control Panel ...............................................................7
Using the Remote Control ...........................................................8
Changing Air Direction ...............................................................10
ÍNDICE
SEGURIDAD DEL ACONDICIONADOR DE AIRE......................15
REQUISITOS DE INSTALACIÓN.................................................15
Piezas .........................................................................................15
Requisitos de ubicación.............................................................15
Requisitos eléctricos..................................................................16
INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN.........................................17
Desempaque el acondicionador de aire....................................17
Instalación del acondicionador de aire portátil..........................17
CÓMO USAR SU ACONDICIONADOR DE AIRE PORTÁTIL....18
Uso del panel de control............................................................19
Using el control remoto..............................................................21
Cómo cambiar la dirección del aire...........................................22
Normal Sounds...........................................................................10
PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER CARE ......................................10
Cleaning the Air Filter .................................................................10
Cleaning the Outside..................................................................10
Draining the Air Conditioner.......................................................10
Storing After Use ........................................................................10
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................11
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................13
In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................13
In Canada ...................................................................................13
WARRANTY ..................................................................................14
Sonidos normales.......................................................................22
CÓMO CUIDAR SU ACONDICIONADOR DE AIRE PORTÁTIL22
Limpieza del filtro de aire ...........................................................22
Limpieza del exterior ..................................................................23
Desagüe del acondicionador de aire .........................................23
Almacenamiento después del uso.............................................23
SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS......................................................23
AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO...................................................26
En los EE.UU. .............................................................................26
GARANTÍA.....................................................................................27
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
SÉCURITÉ DU CLIMATISEUR ....................................................28
EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATION...................................................28
Pièces.........................................................................................28
Exigences d’emplacement.........................................................28
Spécifications électriques..........................................................29
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION ............................................30
Déballage du climatiseur............................................................30
Installation d'un climatiseur portatif...........................................30
UTILISATION DU CLIMATISEUR PORTATIF.............................31
Utilisation du panneau de commande.......................................32
Utilisation de la télécommande..................................................34
Changement de direction de l'air...............................................35
Sons normaux ............................................................................35
ENTRETIEN DU CLIMATISEUR PORTATIF...............................35
Nettoyage du filtre à air..............................................................35
Nettoyage de la partie extérieure...............................................36
Vidange du climatiseur...............................................................36
Remisage après utilisation .........................................................36
DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................36
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................39
Aux États-Unis............................................................................39
Au Canada..................................................................................39
GARANTIE.....................................................................................40
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AIR CONDITIONER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can
WARNING:
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your air conditioner, follow these basic precautions:
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not use an extension cord.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Parts
Parts supplied
Check that all parts are included in parts package.
A
Unplug air conditioner before servicing.
Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Location Requirements
NOTES:
■ Locate the air conditioner between 19¹⁄₂" (49.5 cm) and 70⁵⁄₈"
(180 cm) from window or door.
B
191/2" - 705/8"
(49.5 - 180 cm)
C
A. Flexible exhaust hose
B. Window exhaust adapter
C. Window slider kit (3)
■ Keep the required distance from the return air outlet to the
wall or other obstacles at least 19¹⁄₂" (49.5 cm).
■ Do not block air outlet.
■ Provide easy access to grounded 3 prong outlet.
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Electrical Requirements
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
■ The portable air conditioner should be connected to a 115 V,
60 Hz, 15- or 20-amp fused 3 prong grounded outlet.
■ The use of a time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker is
recommended.
■ All wiring must comply with local and national electrical
codes and be installed by a qualified electrician. If you have
any questions, contact a qualified electrician.
Power Supply Cord
NOTE: Yo ur un it’s device may differ from the one shown.
B
A
RESET
TEST
A. Reset button
B. Test button
This room air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord
required by UL. This power supply cord contains state-of-the-art
electronics that sense leakage current. If the cord is crushed, the
electronics detect leakage current and power will be
disconnected in a fraction of a second.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
To test your power supply cord:
1. Plug power supply cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2. Press RESET.
3. Press TEST (listen for click; Reset button will trip and pop
out).
4. Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will
latch and remain in). The power supply cord
operation.
NOTES:
■ The Reset button must be pushed in for proper operation.
■ The power supply cord must be replaced if it fails to trip when
the test button is pressed or fails to reset.
■ Do not use the power supply cord as an off/on switch. The
power supply cord is designed as a protective device.
■ A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a new
power supply cord obtained from the product manufacturer
and must not be repaired.
■ The power supply cord contains no user serviceable parts.
Opening the tamper-resistant case voids all warranty and
performance claims.
is ready for
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
C
Unpack the Air Conditioner
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
air conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Install Portable Air Conditioner
Remove packaging materials
■ Remove and properly dispose of packaging materials.
Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning
on the air conditioner. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap
over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water
and dry.
■ Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your air conditioner.
Install Exhaust Hose and Adapter
1. Roll air conditioner to its selected location. See “Location
Requirements.”
2. Insert flexible exhaust hose into opening in back of air
conditioner.
3. Twist clockwise to lock hose into place.
B
A
D
A. Flexible exhaust hose
B. Evaporator air intake
C. Power supply
D. Drain port
Window Installation
Your window slider kit has been designed to fit most standard
vertical and horizontal window applications. However, it may be
necessary for you to modify some aspects of the installation
procedures for certain types of windows.
1. Open the window.
2. Place the window slider kit into the window, extending it to fit
the width of the window.
Vertical Slide Window
NOTE: For casement window installation, the window slider kit
may be installed vertically with the window slider kit opening at
the bottom.
4. Attach window exhaust adapter to the flexible exhaust hose.
Turn clockwise until securely locked into place.
A
A. Flexible exhaust hose
B. Window exhaust adapter
B
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Horizontal Slide Window
D
3. Close the window onto the window slider kit to secure.
4. Insert the window exhaust adapter into the window slider kit.
AB
PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER USE
NOTES:
■ Remote control may vary in appearance.
■ Two AA batteries (not included) power the remote control. Do
not use rechargeable batteries. Replace batteries after
6 months of use, or when the remote control starts to lose
power.
A
B
C
D
E
A. To air conditioner
B. Outdoors
C. Window slider kit
■ To operate the air conditioner with the remote control, aim the
D
D. Window exhaust adapter
E. Flexible exhaust hose
remote control at the signal receptor from no more than 23 ft
(7 m) away.
C
C
E
A. RUN indicator light
B. WATER FULL indicator light
C. Display
D. TEMP/TIME plus and minus buttons
F
G
E. TIMER OFF button
F. TIMER on button
G. POWER button
H. FAN SPEED button—choose Auto, High or Low
H
I
G
J
H
F
E
I. MODE button—choose ComfortMode™ control,
Cooling, Dry or Fan Only
J. RapidCool
K. SWING air direction control
™
mode control
D
K
I
I
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Using the Control Panel
G
H
Display Symbols
A
B
C
D
E
A. Remote control signal
transmit indicator light
B. ComfortMode
indicator light
C. Cooling mode
indicator light
™
control
D. Dry mode indicator
light
E. Fan only mode
indicator light
F. Auto fan speed
indicator light
NOTES:
■ The air conditioner display shows the current room
temperature and 24-hour clock.
■ In the event of a power failure, your air conditioner will
operate at the previous settings when the power is restored.
■ When changing modes while air conditioner is operating, the
compressor will stop for 3 to 5 minutes before restarting. If a
button is pressed during this time, the compressor will not
restart for another 3 to 5 minutes.
■ In Cooling or Dry mode, the compressor and fan will stop
when room temperature reaches set temperature.
Mode
Press MODE to choose ComfortMode™ control, Cooling, Dry or
Fan Only.
F
I
G. High fan speed
indicator light
H. Low fan speed
indicator light
I. Display set
temperature
3. Press POWER to start the air conditioner. The RUN indicator
light will glow green.
4. When WATER FULL indicator light glows red, air conditioner
will turn off automatically. See “Portable Air Conditioner Care”
for directions on draining the air conditioner.
NOTES:
■ Press the minus button once to decrease the set temperature
by 2ºF (1ºC), or press twice to decrease set temperature by
4ºF (2ºC).
■ Press the plus button once to increase the set temperature by
2ºF (1ºC), or press twice to increase set temperature by 4ºF
(2ºC).
ComfortMode™ Control
Air conditioner automatically selects cool or dry depending on
room temperature. When in Dry mode, air conditioner
automatically selects fan speed and temperature. When in
Cooling mode, air conditioner automatically selects temperature,
but fan speed may be selected by user.
1. Press MODE to choose ComfortMode
and fan will start automatically based on room temperature.
RUN indicator light will glow green, and air swing will start.
2. During Cooling mode, fan speed may be changed. See “Fan
Speed.”
3. When WATER FULL indicator light glows red, air conditioner
will turn off automatically. See “Portable Air Conditioner Care”
for directions on draining the air conditioner.
NOTES:
■ Press the minus button once to decrease the set temperature
by 2ºF (1ºC), or press twice to decrease set temperature by
4ºF (2ºC).
■ Press the plus button once to increase the set temperature by
2ºF (1ºC), or press twice to increase set temperature by 4ºF
(2ºC).
control. Compressor
Cooling Mode
This mode cools the room. Temperature and fan speed are set by
the user.
1. Press MODE to choose Cooling.
2. Choose fan speed. See “Fan Speed.”
3. Choose temperature. See “Temperature.”
4. Press POWER to start the air conditioner. The RUN indicator
light will glow green.
5. When WATER FULL indicator light glows red, air conditioner
will turn off automatically. See “Portable Air Conditioner Care”
for directions on draining the air conditioner.
Dry Mode
Dries the room. Temperature is set by user. Fan runs on Low only.
NOTES:
■ Dry mode should not be used to cool the room.
■ Dry mode does not require hot air outlet hose.
1. Press MODE to choose Dry.
2. Choose temperature. See “Temperature.”
Fan Only Mode
Serves only to move air. Fan speed is set by user.
1. Press MODE to choose Fan Only.
2. Choose fan speed. See “Fan Speed.”
3. Press POWER to start the air conditioner. The RUN indicator
light will glow green.
Fan Speed
1. Press FAN to set the fan speed.
2. Choose Auto, High or Low.
■ Auto—Fan speed set automatically
■ High—Maximum cooling
■ Low—Minimum cooling
NOTE: Press and hold FAN SPEED for 3 seconds to change
vertical airflow direction. Press and hold FAN SPEED for
3 seconds again to stop airflow louver at desired airflow
direction.
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Temperature
1. Press the plus button to increase the temperature 2ºF (1ºC).
2. Press the minus button to decrease the temperature 2ºF
(1ºC).
To set the Timer to turn on the air conditioner, keeping
previous settings:
1. Turn off air conditioner.
2. Press TIMER. Timer “ON 12:00” indicator light will flash.
3. Press the plus or minus button to change the delay time (1 to
24 hours).
4. Press TIMER again. Timer “ON 12:00” indicator light will
remain on.
NOTES:
■ In the Cooling mode, the temperature can be set between
64ºF (18ºC) and 90ºF (32ºC).
■ In Fan Only mode, the temperature cannot be set.
■ To change the temperature display from ºF to ºC, press and
hold the plus and minus buttons for 3 seconds.
Time of Day
1. Press and hold TIMER and TIMER OFF. “12:00” will be
displayed.
2. Press the plus or minus button to set the time (24-hour clock).
Timer Delay
To set the Timer for a 1- to 24-hour delay until the air
conditioner turns off (the air conditioner must be On):
1. Press TIMER OFF. Timer “OFF 00:00” indicator light will flash.
2. Press the plus or minus button to change the delay time (1 to
24 hours).
3. Press TIMER OFF again. Timer “OFF 00:00” indicator light will
remain on.
To set the Timer to turn on the air conditioner, changing
the previous settings:
1. Turn off air conditioner.
2. Adjust Mode to ComfortMode™ control, Cooling, Dry or Fan
Only.
3. For Cooling mode:
■ Adjust fan speed to High, Low or Auto.
■ Adjust temperature between 64ºF (18ºC) and 90ºF (32ºC).
4. For Fan Only mode, adjust fan speed to High or Low.
5. For ComfortMode™ control and Dry modes, adjust
temperature up or down by 4ºF (2.2ºC)
NOTE: In Fan Only mode, temperature cannot be set.
6. Press TIMER. Timer “ON 12:00” indicator light will flash.
7. Press the plus or minus button to change delay time (1 to
24 hours).
8. Press TIMER again. Timer “ON 12:00” indicator light will
remain on.
To clear Timer delay program:
NOTE: Air conditioner can be either on or off.
Press and hold TIMER OFF for 3 seconds. Timer indicator light
will turn off.
To see or change the remaining time (in hours):
1. Press TIMER or TIMER OFF once after it has been
programmed.
2. While the display is showing the remaining time, you can
press the plus or minus button to increase or decrease the
time.
To turn the air conditioner on or off:
Press the power button.
Mode
1. Press COOLING to cool the room.
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Using the Remote Control
2. Press DRY to remove moisture from the room without
cooling.
NOTE: Dry operates on Low fan only. Fan Speed button will
not operate in this mode.
3. Press FAN to run fan without cooling. Press FAN SPEED to
choose High or Low.
ComfortMode™ Control
Timer Delay
1. Press ComfortMode control. The temperature and fan speed
set automatically.
2. Press the up or down arrow button to increase or decrease
the set temperature 4ºF (2ºC).
3. Press FAN SPEED to alternate between High and Low
speeds each time Fan Speed is pressed.
RapidCool™ Mode
Used for fast cooling. Automatically sets fan speed to high and
temperature to 64°F (18ºC).
NOTE: ComfortMode
control button does not operate in
RapidCool control mode.
1. Press RapidCool mode. The temperature will automatically
set to 64ºF (18ºC).
2. To turn RapidCool mode off, press either ComfortMode
control, COOLING, DRY, FAN, the power button or the plus or
minus buttons.
Fan Speed (in Cooling or Fan Only modes only)
1. Press FAN SPEED.
2. Choose Auto, High or Low.
Temperature
To raise the temperature:
Press the plus button to increase the temperature 2ºF (1ºC).
To set the Timer for a 1- to 24-hour delay until the air
conditioner turns off (the air conditioner must be On):
1. Press TIMER OFF. Timer “OFF 00:00” indicator light will flash.
2. Press the plus or minus button to change the delay time (1 to
24 hours).
3. Press TIMER OFF again. Timer “OFF 00:00” indicator light will
remain on.
To set the Timer to turn on the air conditioner, keeping
previous settings:
1. Turn off air conditioner.
2. Press TIMER ON. Timer “ON 12:00” indicator light will flash.
3. Press the plus or minus button to change the delay time (1 to
24 hours).
4. Press TIMER ON again. Timer “ON 12:00” indicator light will
remain on.
To set the Timer to turn on the air conditioner, changing
the previous settings:
1. Turn off air conditioner.
2. Adjust Mode to ComfortMode
RapidCool
™
.
3. For Cooling:
■ Adjust fan speed to High, Low or Auto.
■ Adjust temperature between 64ºF (18ºC) and 90ºF (32ºC).
4. For Fan mode, adjust fan speed to High or Low.
5. For ComfortMode™ control and Dry modes, adjust
temperature up or down by 4ºF (2.2ºC)
NOTE: In Fan mode, temperature cannot be set.
6. Press TIMER ON. Timer “ON 12:00” indicator light will flash.
7. Press the plus or minus button to change delay time (1 to
24 hours).
8. Press TIMER ON again. Timer “ON 12:00” indicator light will
remain on.
™
control, Cooling, Dry, Fan or
To lower the temperature:
Press the minus button to decrease the temperature 2ºF (1ºC).
Time of Day
1. Press and hold CLOCK. “12:00” will be displayed.
2. Press the plus or minus button to set the time.
To clear Timer delay program:
NOTE: Air conditioner can be either on or off.
Press and hold TIMER OFF for 3 seconds. Timer indicator light
will turn off.
To see or change the remaining time (in hours):
1. Press TIMER ON or TIMER OFF once after it has been
programmed.
2. While the display is showing the remaining time, you can
press the plus or minus button to increase or decrease the
time.
NOTE: Timer On and Timer Off can be set at the same time.
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Changing Air Direction
B
Press SWING (on remote control only) once to change vertical
airflow direction. Press again to stop airflow louver at desired
airflow direction.
NOTE: On the control panel, press and hold FAN SPEED for
3 seconds to change vertical airflow direction. Press and hold
FAN SPEED for 3 seconds again to stop airflow louver at desired
airflow direction.
PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER CARE
Normal 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 modern
high-efficiency compressor cycling on and off.
A
A. Air filter
B. Drain plug
Cleaning the Air Filter
1. Press POWER to turn off the air conditioner.
2. Remove filter by sliding filter up.
3. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the air filter. If filter is very
dirty, wash air filter in warm water with a mild detergent.
NOTE: Do not wash air filter in the dishwasher or use any
chemical cleaners.
4. Air dry filter completely before replacing to ensure maximum
efficiency.
Cleaning the Outside
1. Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power.
2. Remove the air filter and clean separately. See “Cleaning the
Air Filter.”
3. Wipe outside of air conditioner with a soft, damp cloth.
4. Plug in air conditioner or reconnect power.
5. Press POWER to start the air conditioner.
Draining the Air Conditioner
1. Press POWER to turn off the air conditioner.
2. Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power.
3. Move the air conditioner to a drain location or outside.
4. Remove the rubber drain plug and allow water to drain from
the air conditioner.
5. Reinstall the drain plug.
6. Reposition air conditioner.
7. Plug in air conditioner or reconnect power.
8. Press POWER to start the air conditioner.
NOTE: A drain hose may also be connected to drain port to drain
water from air conditioner. See “Install Portable Air Conditioner”
for location of drain port.
Storing After Use
1. Remove drain plug and drain water completely.
2. Run air conditioner with fan only for approximately 12 hours
to dry the air conditioner.
3. Unplug air conditioner.
4. Remove filter and clean. See “Cleaning the Air Filter.”
5. Clean the outside of air conditioner. See “Cleaning the
Outside.”
6. Reinstall filter.
7. Remove batteries from remote control and store with air
conditioner in a clean, dry area.
8. Remove air hose and store with air conditioner in a clean, dry
area. See “Installation Instructions.”
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before calling for service, try the suggestions below to see whether you can solve your problem without outside help. If you still
need help, see “Assistance or Service.”
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Air conditioner will
not operate
Air conditioner
blows fuses or trips
circuit breakers
■ The power supply cord is
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. See “Electrical Requirements.”
unplugged.
■ The power supply cord has
tripped (Reset button has
Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will latch and remain in)
to resume operation.
popped out).
■ A household fuse has
Replace the fuse, or reset the circuit breaker. See “Electrical Requirements.”
blown, or a circuit breaker
has tripped.
■ The Power button has not
Press POWER.
been pressed.
■ The local power has failed. Wait for power to be restored.
■ Too many appliances are
Unplug or relocate appliances that share the same circuit.
being used on the same
circuit.
■ Time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker of the wrong
Replace with a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the correct capacity. See
“Electrical Requirements.”
capacity is being used.
■ An extension cord is being
Do not use an extension cord with this or any other appliance.
used.
■ You are trying to restart the
air conditioner too soon
Wait at least 3 minutes after turning off air conditioner before trying to restart
the air conditioner.
after turning off air
conditioner.
Air conditioner
power supply cord
trips (Reset button
pops out)
Air conditioner
seems to run too
much
■ You have changed modes. Wait at least 3 minutes after turning air conditioner off before trying to restart
the air conditioner.
■ Disturbances in your
electrical current can trip
Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will latch and remain in)
to resume operation.
(Reset button will pop out)
the power supply cord.
■ An electrical overloading,
overheating, pinching or
aging can trip (Reset button
will pop out) the power
supply cord.
■ Is there a door or window
After correcting the problem, press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset
button will latch and remain in) to resume operation.
NOTE: A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a new power
supply cord obtained from the product manufacturer and must not be repaired.
Keep doors and windows closed.
open?
■ The current air conditioner
replaced an older model.
The use of more efficient components may cause the air conditioner to run
longer than an older model, but the total energy consumption will be less.
Newer air conditioners do not emit the “blast” of cold air you may be
accustomed to from older units, but this is not an indication of lesser cooling
capacity or efficiency. Refer to the efficiency rating (EER) and capacity rating (in
BTU/hr) marked on the air conditioner.
■ The air conditioner is in a
heavily occupied room, or
heat-producing appliances
Use exhaust vent fans while cooking or bathing and try not to use heat-
producing appliances during the hottest part of the day. A higher capacity air
conditioner may be required, depending on the size of the room being cooled.
are in use in the room.
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Problem Possible Cause Solution
Air conditioner runs
for a short time only,
but room is not cool
Air conditioner runs,
but does not cool
Air conditioner
cycles on and off
too much
■ Set temperature is close to
Lower set temperature. See “Using the Controls.”
room temperature.
■ The filter is dirty or
Clean the filter.
obstructed by debris.
■ Air outlet is blocked. Clear air outlet.
■ Set temperature is too high. Lower set temperature.
■ The air conditioner has lost
If the control buzzer beeps 3 times repeatedly, contact service technician.
charge (leak in system), or
operated in temperatures
below 64ºF (18ºC).
■ The air conditioner is set to
ComfortMode
■ The air conditioner is not
™
control.
properly sized for your
Use ComfortMode
since the fan does not circulate the room air continuously.
Check the cooling capabilities of your portable air conditioner. Portable air
conditioners are not designed to cool multiple rooms.
™
control only when you are asleep or away from home,
room.
■ The filter is dirty or
Clean the filter.
obstructed by debris.
■ There is excessive heat or
moisture (open container
Use a fan to exhaust heat or moisture from the room. Try not to use heat-
producing appliances during the hottest part of the day.
cooking, showers, etc.) in
the room.
Temperature on
display does not
match room
temperature
Water drips from
cabinet into your
house
Water Full indicator
remains on, and the
air conditioner turns
off
■ The louvers are blocked. Install the air conditioner in a location where the louvers are free from curtains,
blinds, furniture, etc.
■ The outside temperature is
below 64°F (18°C).
■ The temperature of the
Do not try to operate your air conditioner in the cooling mode when the outside
temperature is below 64°F (18°C).
Allow extra time for the air conditioner to cool off a very hot room.
room you are trying to cool
is extremely hot.
■ Windows or doors to the
Close all windows and doors.
outside are open.
■ When the compressor and
fan motor turn off during
Power Saver mode, or after
This lower temperature reading is caused by the temperature sensor being
located close to the cold evaporator coil. The actual room temperature will
display within a few minutes.
you turn off the unit, a lower
temperature reading than
the actual room
temperature may be
displayed for a short period
of time.
■ The drain plug is not
Install drain plug properly.
installed properly.
■ This is normal. See “Portable Air Conditioner Care” for instructions on how
to drain the air conditioner.
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