Whynter ARC-148MS - Manuals

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE DISPOSAL INFORMATION 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4 INTRODUCTION / TECHNICAL DATA 5 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 6 - 7 CONTROL PANEL 8 INSTALLATION 9 - 11 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 12 - 13 REMOTE CONTROL 14 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 - 17 WARRANTY INFORMATION 18

Page 3 - DISPOSAL INFORMATION

3 DISPOSAL INFORMATION This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the appliance cannot be treated as nor-mal domestic trash, but must be handed in at a collection point for recycling electric and electronic appliances. Your contribution to the correct disposal of this product protect...

Page 4 - WARNING; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

4 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR INJURY WHEN USING YOUR AIR CONDIITIONER, FOLLOW THESE BASIC PRECAUTIONS: Before the appliance is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as detailed in this manual.  Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground)...

Page 5 - INTRODUCTION / TECHNICAL DATA

5 INTRODUCTION / TECHNICAL DATA HOW IT WORKS The W hynter compact CFC-free, lead-free, and energy efficient 14,000 BTU portable air condi-tioner, helps you stay cool while working with better environmental standards and reducing ener-gy consumption. This high output portable air conditioner, special...

Page 6 - PARTS IDENTIFICATION

6 PARTS IDENTIFICATION FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW Control Panel Front Air Vent / Louvers Casters (four) Upper Air Filter Air Outlet Vent Power Cord Upper Air Intake Upper Drain Port Lower Air Filter Lower Air Intake (Compressor) Lower Drain Port Power Plug Socket (use when storing unit) Power Cord Buckle ...

Page 7 - ACCESSORY IMAGE

7 PARTS IDENTIFICATION ACCESSORY IMAGE ACCESSORY DESCRIPTION QUANTITY Exhaust hose Window and Round Adaptor 1 set Window sliders and Clear plastic plug (plug is in the upper corner of the plastic bag that holds the user manual) 1 set Foam seal 3 pieces Remote control and Batteries 1 set Drain hose 1...

Page 8 - CONTROL PANEL

8 CONTROL PANEL Power Button Press to turn the air conditioner on and off Sleep Button Press to activate Sleep mode Fan Speed Button Press to change fan speed • Controls the 3 fan speeds: HI, MED, LOW and AUTO. The fan speed indica-tor lights illuminates to show the set fan speed. When the AUTO spee...

Page 9 - INSTALLATION

9 INSTALLATION WATER DRAINAGE The dehumidifying capacity of this unit is 71 pints per day. The patented self-evaporating function of the ARC-148MS unit fully exhausts all condensation automatically in most en-vironments when humidity is less than 70%. Areas with more than 70% humidity, the self-evap...

Page 12 - OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

12 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE  Remove the exterior and interior packing  Before connecting the appliance to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately 4 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transpo...

Page 14 - REMOTE CONTROL

14 REMOTE CONTROL The portable air conditioner can be switched on by the remote control. To transmit signals from the remote con-trol to the air conditioner, point the front part of the remote handset towards the control panel on the air condi-tioner. Reception of the signal is confirmed by a beep. ...

Page 15 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE

15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT:  Switch off the air conditioner and disconnect the plug from the power outlet  Drain water by removing the drain plug  Always transport the air conditioner in an upright position only CLEANING THE AIR FILTERS  To ensure the air intake is filtered properly and t...

Page 16 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Problem

16 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions The portable air conditioner does not turn on  Power failure / outage  The automatic switch, line fuse, or breaker has been tripped  The power supply voltage is too low  The power cord is damaged  The L.C.D.I. power plug for the unit is tripp...

Page 18 - THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:; To obtain service or information, contact

18 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY & THREE YEAR WARRANTY ON COMPRESSOR This Whynter 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 you...