Whynter ARC-13W/S - Manuals

Page 2 - D I S P O S A L

2 Thank you for choosing the Whynter SNO portable air conditioner. You have bought one of the best portable air conditioners available today. Follow the instructions given in this booklet to obtain the very best performance from your portable air conditioner and take full advantage of the many advan...

Page 3 - P A R T S O V E R V I E W; Air outlet grille

3 P A R T S O V E R V I E W 1. Control panel 2. Pull handle 3. Air outlet grille 4. Air filter with grille 5. Drain plug 6. Outdoor air inlet 7. Outdoor exhaust 8. Top handle 9. Power cord

Page 5 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Ensure curtains or other objects are not obstructing the air inlet filters. (Fig.2) • Do not bend or crush the exhaust hose while in use. (Fig.2) • Transport the unit in an upright position only, or leave it in an upright position for at least 2 hours before first use. • Alway...

Page 6 - WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION; fits tightly horizontally.

6 WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION In order for this portable air conditioner to work properly, the hot air from the back of the unit must be vented to the outside. Please follow the instructions below for window kit installation. 1. Extend the exhaust hose (Part 1) at least 6” and insert it to the outdoor e...

Page 7 - INSTALLATION

7 INSTALLATION Fig. 4 When you use this air conditioner unit, hot air must be exhausted out of the room to complete the air exchange of the condenser. When the unit is operating in fan-only mode, no exhaust is required. Exhaust hose Installation The exhaust hose must be installed onto the unit. 1. P...

Page 9 - CONTROL PANEL

9 CONTROL PANEL 1. Stand-by or Comfort (automatic) function button 2. Red - Stand-by 3. Green - Air conditioner is on 4. Orange - On and/or off program is enabled 5. Green - Automatic function is on 6. Remote control signal reception button Fig. 5

Page 10 - OPERATIONS; SWITCHING ON THE AIR CONDITIONER

10 OPERATIONS SWITCHING ON THE AIR CONDITIONER The portable air conditioner can be switched on by the remote control or by pressing the On/Off button on the control panel. Without using the remote control, the unit can only be switched on the Comfort (automatic) function. To transmit signals from th...

Page 11 - Always change both batteries at the same time.

11 INSTALLING BATTERIES • Only use 2 LR03 1.5V Batteries (included) in the remote control. • Always change both batteries at the same time. • To insert the batteries, open the flap on the back of the remote control. Strictly adhere to the polarity signs on the bottom of the battery housing, close th...

Page 12 - REMOTE CONTROL

12 REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS DISPLAYS T1 On/Off D1 Fan speed or the automatic fan function mode (AUTO) T2 Comfort button (automatic) D2 Heating (not enabled) T3 Night Comfort button D3 Cooling function indicator T4 Function Mode selector D4 Dehumidifying function indicator T5 Fan Speed selector D5 Outd...

Page 23 - TRANSPORTATION

23 TRANSPORTATION The air conditioner is equipped with wheels and handles for easy portability. Before moving the air conditioner, proceed as follows: - Switch off the air conditioner and disconnect the plug from the power outlet - Drain water by removing the drain plug. - Always transport the air c...

Page 24 - MAINTENANCE

24 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE AIR FILTER To ensure the air intake is filtered properly and to assure that your air conditioner runs efficiently, it is crucial to clean the air filters regularly. When the air conditioner has been in use for a certain amount of time, the green LED (3) on the control pan...

Page 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING

26 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions The portable air conditioner does not turn on There was a power failure 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 po...

Page 28 - TECHNICAL DATA

28 TECHNICAL DATA * Uninsulated rooms such as sunrooms, garages, or attics should be less than 450 sq. ft. Cooling capacity 13,000 BTU Recommended room size* 450 – 500 sq. ft. E.E.R. – Energy efficiency rate 11.06 Power supply 115v/ 60Hz Maximum power input 1175 W Maximum input 10.21 Amp Dehumidifyi...

Page 29 - To obtain service or information, contact

29 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 ...