Whynter ARC-12S - User Manual

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4-5 IDENTIFICATION OF ACCESSORIES 6 IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS 7 OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9-10 AIR FILTERS INSTALLATION 11 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 12-13 WATER DRAINAGE 13-14 REMOTE CONTROL 15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 16-17...

Page 3 - Please keep this user manual in a safe place for future reference.; DISPOSAL

Thank you for choosing the Whynter portable air conditioner. Please follow the instructions provided in this user guide to obtain the very best performance from your portable air conditioner and take full advantage of the many features your portable air conditioner offers you. We trust that your Why...

Page 4 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; DANGER; extension cord or power strip.; WARNING; • Do not bend or crush the exhaust hose while in use.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before the portable air conditioner is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as detailed in...

Page 5 - OPERATING CONDITION; RESET; MODE; DRY

• Keep fingers out of the air intakes and air outlets. • The unit is an electrical appliance. To avoid injury from electrical shock do not operate it with wet hands, while standing on a wet surface or while standing in water. Do not use it in outdoors or in wet conditions. • When positioning or movi...

Page 6 - IMAGE; attached to the cover upon unboxing; ifif; attached to the fixture upon unboxing; QUANTITY; pieces

IDENTIFICATION OF ACCESSORIES IMAGE ACCESSORY NAME - Exhaust hose � Fixture ** attached to the cover upon unboxing ** ifif ifif Screws � � Hose connectors I□ I � Window slider kit () Cover ** attached to the fixture upon unboxing ** Remote control Storage Cover Carbon Filter QUANTITY 1 piece 1 piece...

Page 8 - OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER; control panel alone or with the remote control.; CONTROL PANEL; BB; CD

OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel, remote control and all of the functions. Follow the symbol for the desired function. The unit can be controlled by the unit control panel alone or with the remote control. CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY /...

Page 9 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; Location; Hose Connector

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Location The air conditioner should be placed on a hard and level surface strong enough to support its weight. The unit is equipped with caster wheels for portability. It should only be rolled on smooth, flat surfaces. Use caution when rolling on carpet surfaces. Do not att...

Page 10 - Window kit Installation

Window kit Installation The window kit has been designed to fit most standard vertical and horizontal windows. However, it may be necessary to modify the installation procedures to accommodate your window. • If your window opening is smaller than the minimum length of the window slider kit, the wind...

Page 11 - AIR FILTERS INSTALLATION; steps below to install the filters.; WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE AIR CONDITIONER WITHOUT THE PRE-FILTER; Insert the assembled filter frame into the unit.

AIR FILTERS INSTALLATION Your Whynter portable air conditioner is equipped with a washable Pre-Filter and an Activated Carbon Filter. The washable Pre-Filter removes large particles such as dust, pet hair and dander. The Activated Carbon Filter which is designed to remove smoke and other odors. It i...

Page 12 - OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS; • BEFORE USING YOUR PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER; • Remove the exterior and interior packaging; SWITCHING ON/OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER; • The temperature setting range is 61; In cooling mode, the difference in noise

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS • BEFORE USING YOUR PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER • Remove the exterior and interior packaging • Before connecting the appliance to a power source and operating, let the unit stand upright for a minimum of 4 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling sy...

Page 13 - elapsed, the air conditioner switches off.; SETTING DELAYED SWITCH ON TIMER; settings when power is restored.; NOISE LEVEL; louder than they actually are.; WATER DRAINAGE

COMPRESSOR LOCK OUT • This portable air conditioner is optimized to operate in an ambient temperature of 64 ° F - 90 ° F. The compressor circuit has an automatic 3 minute time delayed start if the unit is turned off and on quickly. This prevents over-heating of the compressor and possible circuit br...

Page 14 - Thread the drain cover onto the upper drain port.

Manual Drainage 1. Turn off the unit. 2. Carefully roll the unit to a drain location or position a flat container, dish or optional drain bucketaccessory (sold separately) under the drain area of the lower drain port.3. Remove the drain cover and rubber plug and the condensed water will drain out au...

Page 15 - REMOTE CONTROL; may cause interferences.

REMOTE CONTROL The portable air conditioner can be switched on by the remote control. NOTE: • Other appliances in the same room controlled by a remote control (TV, radio, stereo, etc.), may cause interferences. • Electronic and fluorescent lamps may interfere with the signal transmissions between th...

Page 16 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE; CLEANING THE PRE-FILTER; Switch off the air conditioner.; CLEANING THE AIR CONDITIONER; • Remove the batteries from the remote.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: • Switch off the air conditioner and disconnect the plug from the power outlet • Drain al collected condensation from the upper and lower drain ports. • Only transport the air conditioner in an upright position. CLEANING THE PRE-FILTER This unit has two air filters; a...

Page 17 - TECHNICAL DATA; Cooling capacity; Exhaust Hose

Note: Depending on use, it is recommended that the air conditioner be cleaned internally annually. Please contact Whynter at [email protected] for internal maintenance cleaning instructions. Tips: 1. Keep the exhaust hose as short and straight as possible The exhaust hose removes heat from the room....

Page 18 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Problem

TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions The portable air • Power failure / outage. • Restore the power supply. conditioner does not turn on • The automatic switch, line • Flip the switch / change the fuse/ turn the breaker fuse, or breaker has been back on. Also note that you may have too ...

Page 20 - Please retain the original proof of purchase.

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY & THREE YEAR WARRANTY ON COMPRESSOR This WHYNTER product is warranted to the original owner, purchased from an authorized Whynter dealer within the 48 U.S. continental states, for one year from the original purchase date against defects in material and workmanship under...