P O R T A B L E
Air Conditioner
It is important
that you read
these instructions
before using your
new purchase
and we strongly
recommend that
you keep them in
a safe place for
future reference.
Owner’s Manual
For model ARC-14D / ARC-14H
9131xxxxx
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY &
FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON COMPRESSOR
This WHYNTER SNO portable air conditioner is warranted, to the original owner within
the 48 continental states, for one year from the date of purchase against defects in material
and workmanship under normal use and service. Should your SNO portable air conditioner
prove defective within one year from the date of purchase, return the defective part or unit,
freight prepaid (within two months of purchase; after two months to one year, customer will
be responsible for freight cost to Whynter’s service department), along with an explanation.
Please ship the SNO portable air conditioner in its original packaging material to avoid damage
in transit. Please retain original box and packaging material. Under this warranty, Whynter
will repair or replace any parts found defective. This warranty is not tr ansferable. After the
expiration of the warranty, the cost of labor and parts will be the responsibilit y of the original
owner of the unit.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
- Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes, ear thquakes and tornadoes.
- Damage, accidental or other wise, to the port able air conditioner while in the possession of
a consumer not caused by a defect in material or workmanship;
- Damage caused by consumer misuse, tampering, or failure to follow the care and special
handling provisions in the instructions.
- Damage to the finish of the case, or other appearance parts caused by wear.
1) Filter.
2) Damage caused by repairs or alterations of the unit by anyone other than authorized by
the manufacturer.
3) Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service.
To obtain service or information, contact
Whynter Innovations Group via Email at service @whynter.com or call
866-WHYNTER.
Table of Contents
THANK YOU ……………………………………………………… 1
Energy Saving Tips ………………………………………………………… 1
SPECIFICATIONS ………………………………………………… 2
BEFORE USE ………………………………………………………3
THE UNIT / PARTS …………………………………………………4
INSTALLATION OF THE WINDOW KIT …………………………5
Window Kit Installation …………………………………………………… 5
INSTALLATION ……………………………………………………6
OPERATION ………………………………………………………7
Turning the Unit On ………………………………………………………… 7
Setting the Clock …………………………………………………………… 7
Setting the Temperature …………………………………………………… 7
Mode Button ……………………………………………………………… 7
Fan Speed ………………………………………………………………… 7
Heat Mode ………………………………………………………………… 7
To Set the Timer …………………………………………………………… 8
Canceling the Timer Function ……………………………………………… 9
Sleep Mode ………………………………………………………………… 9
REMOTE CONTROL ………………………………………………10
EMPTYING THE INTERNAL WATER CONTAINER ………………11
MAINTENANCE ……………………………………………………12
Cleaning the Unit ………………………………………………………… 12
Cleaning the Filter ………………………………………………………… 12
End of Season Storage ……………………………………………………… 12
TROUBLESHOOTING ……………………………………………13
WARRANTY ………………………………………………………14
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Solutions
The portable air
conditioner does not
turn on
* There was a power failure
* The plug is not correctly inser ted into
the socket
* The automatic switch, line fuse, or
breaker has been tripped
* The power supply voltage is too low
* The power cord is damaged
* The LCDI plug for the unit is tripped
* Restore the power supply
* Insert the plug corre ctly into the socket
* Flip the switch, change the fuse, or turn the bre aker back
on. Also note that you may have too many appliances
drawing power on one circuit, so you may need to move
some onto another circuit
* Move the unit onto another circuit with the co rrect voltage
* Call for service. Only author ized servicers should replace
damaged plugs
* Press the Reset button on the por table air conditioner’s
plug
The unit turns on,
but the compressor
does not turn onthe fan runs, but
there is no cooling
* The room temperature is outside of
the operational tolerances of the unit
* The Cooling mode is not on
* The compressor has not turned on
yet because of its time delay
* The set temperature is too high
* The internal water reservoir is full
* This unit is designed to work in ambient temperatur es of
64°F to 100°F
* Press the Mode button until the C ooling icon is shown on
the control panel
* Give the compressor 3 minutes to turn o n after the Cooling
mode has been selected
* Reset the temperature lower
* Check the water level indicator on the control pa nel. If it
is lit, either manually drain the water or allow the unit to
exhaust the water itself. Then cooling will resume
The air coming out
of the unit is not
very cold, or the
airow volume is
weak
* The lter is dirty or obstr ucted
* The air intake is obstructed
* The exhaust duct is too long
* The exhaust is obstructed
* The unit is set in dehumidifying
mode
* The unit is set to low fan speed
* Clean the lter
* Make sure there is at least 20” of clearance f rom the air
intake
* Make the exhaust duct as short as possible
* Check the exhaust duct. Remove any obstructions
* Set the unit in cooling mode
* Set the unit to high fan speed
The unit has worked
for a long time, but
the room is not cold
enough
* Windows or doors are open
* There are too many people in the
room
* There is direct sunshine into the
room
* The room is a kitchen, with many
heat-producing appliances
* There is a server in the room
* The room is too large
* There are many electrical applianc es
in the room
* Close all windows and doors into the room w hen the unit is
cooling
* You may need additional cooling or another air conditioner
* Close curtains and blinds. Try to minimize the amount of
direct sunlight into the room
* You may need additional cooling or another air conditioner
* You may need additional cooling or another air conditioner
* You may need additional cooling or another air conditioner
* You may need additional cooling or another air conditioner
The unit is very
noisy
* The unit is not level
* The oor underneath the unit is
uneven
* Make sure the unit is level
* Move the unit to a location with a level, even oor
The unit is leaking
water onto the oor
* The drain stoppers are not installed
* The unit was tilted, or is not level
* Install the rubber drain stoppers
* Make use the unit remains level
Thank you for purchasing a SNO Portable Air Conditioner. SNO is a leading brand in
indoor air treatment. We would like you to enjoy the many benefits this unit offers, so
please read this manual carefully and take full advantage of the many advanced features that
your SNO Portable Air Conditioner offers you.
SNO has specialized in complete indoor environment control, manufacturing
world-class air conditioners, dehumidifiers and air purifiers with innovative technolog y.
In designing these advanced products, we have listened carefully to our customers and
have passed their views on to our research and development laboratories.
We wish you many years of enjoyable use.
After reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Energy Saving Tips
• Do not locate the air conditioner where furniture or other objects can obstruct|
the airflow.
• Keep doors closed so cool air does not escape.
• Keep the filters clean.
Set the unit to maximum cooling and high speed fan initially, then adjust the unit to a
comfortable setting.
NOTE: Use the Temperature Control (UP/ DOWN) to adjust
Air Conditioner cooling to a desired level.
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Always unplug the unit from the wall before performing any maintenance.
• Make sure the unit is drained before moving.
Cleaning the Unit:
• Only use a soft damp clot h.
• Never use chemicals, oil-based product s, detergents, or other cleaning solutions.
These could damage the cabinet.
Cleaning the Filter:
• Slide out the filter holder
from the unit.
• Separate the filter fixer from
the filter holder (see fig. 1).
• Remove the active carbon filter.
• To clean filters, vacuum with standard vacuum cleaner.
• Insert the active carbon filter into the filter holder (see fig. 2) .
• Fix the filters by reassembling the fixer into the filter holder (see fig. 3).
NOTE:
• Before storage be sure filters are clean and dry.
• Should you need to replace filters, contact S NO for replacement.
• The screen filter must always be used.
• Filter can be vacuumed.
IMPORTANT: NEVER operate the unit without a filter.
End of Season Storage:
• Unplug the unit.
• Drain the condensed water COMPLETELY.
• Clean the filter.
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Maintenance Thank You!
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