Crosley CAMHE18B2 Use & Care Manual Download Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your air conditioner
properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time 
and money over the life of your air conditioner. You'll find many answers to common 
problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting 
Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.

   

To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following 
instructions must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may 
cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications.

This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.

Always do this.

Never do this.

CAUTION

This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property.

WARNING

WARNING

Plug in power plug 
properly.

Do not modify power cord length or share the 
outlet with other appliances. 

Always ensure effective
grounding.

Unplug the unit if strange
sounds, smell, or smoke
comes from it.

Keep firearms away.

Ventilate room before operating air conditioner if there is 
a gas leakage from another appliance.

   Otherwise, it may cause electric
   shock or fire due to excess heat 
   generation.

  It may cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation.

  Incorrect grounding may cause 
  electric shock.

  It may cause fire and electric
  shock.

  It may cause fire.

  It may cause explosion, fire and, burns.

  It may cause electric shock or fire
  due to heat generation.

  It may cause electric shock.

  It may cause failure of machine
  or electric shock.

  It may cause fire and electric 
  shock.

  It may cause fire and electric 
  shock.

  It may cause electric shock or fire.
  If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the 
  manufacturer or an authorised service centre or a similarly 
  qualified per son in order to avoid a hazard.

  This could damage your health.

  Incorrect installation may cause 
  fire and electric shock.

  It may cause electric shock.

   It may cause an explosion or fire.

  It may cause failure and electric shock.

Do not operate or stop the
unit by inserting or pulling 
out the power plug.

Do not operate with wet
hands or in damp 
environment.

Do not allow water to run
into electric parts.

Do not use the socket if it is
loose or damaged.

Do not use the power cord
close to heating appliances.

Do not damage or use an unspecified power 
cord.

Do not direct airflow at room occupants only.

Always install circuit 
breaker and a dedicated
power circuit.

Do not open the unit during operation.

Do not use the power cord near flammable gas 
or combustibles, such as gasoline, benzene, 
thinner, etc.

Do not disassemble or modify unit.

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Summary of Contents for CAMHE18B2

Page 1: ...USE CARE GUIDE 618 500 25 000 BTU Window Heat Cooling Unit www crosley com TM Customer Focused Quality Driven CAMHE18 CAMHE25B2 B2...

Page 2: ...e read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference TABLE OF CONTENTS Installation Instructions 12 4 11 Normal Sounds Important Safety Instructions 1 3 Troubleshooting 15 16 Air Conditioner...

Page 3: ...xcess heat generation It may cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation Incorrect grounding may cause electric shock It may cause fire and electric shock It may cause fire It may cause explos...

Page 4: ...ters maycause failure It contains contaminants and could make you sick Stop operation and close the window in storm or hurricane Do not use strong detergent such as wax or thinner but use a soft cloth...

Page 5: ...the windowis a triple track type with a screen panel included remove the screen completely before installation Be sure the air conditionerhas been securely and correctly installed according to the ins...

Page 6: ...ton and these Installation Instructions for future reference The carton is the best way to store unit during winter or when not in use NOTE Preliminary Instructions Do the following before starting to...

Page 7: ...g 2 7 Remove shipping screws from top of unit and also on the side by the base if installed see Fig 5 8 Hold the cabinet while pulling on the base pan handle and carefully remove the unit 9 Add two fo...

Page 8: ...dow filler panel frame into channel in the top angle and bottom rail Do both sides 4 Insert washer head locking 7 16 screws 2 into holes in top leg of filler panel frame see step 6 Do not totally tigh...

Page 9: ...1 Carefully raise window to expose filler panel locking screws Loosen screws so filler panels slide easily 2 Extend panels to fill window opening completely Tighten locking screws on top Fig 17 3 Ins...

Page 10: ...1 Lift air conditioner and carefully slide into cabinet leaving 6 inches protruding 2 DO NOT push on controls or finned coils 3 Be sure chassis is firmly seated towards rear of cabinet 4 Installation...

Page 11: ...lide the R1 insulation panel into the side curtain the side with pattern should facing the indoor side Fig 22 INSTALL WEATHER STRIPPING only be applicable to Energy star models 11 11 In order to minim...

Page 12: ...e provided except a wood frame shims and 10 wood screws 10 1 long minimum Select a wall surface that 1 does not support major structural loads such as the frame construction at ends of windows and und...

Page 13: ...binet wooden frame using shims if frame is oversized to eliminate distortion See Fig 8 Remember to maintain proper slop as described in Step 3 Fig 8 OPTIONAL Caulking and installation of trim on inter...

Page 14: ...make noise because of poor wall or window construction or incorrect installation UNIT CONTROL TO TURN UNIT ON OR OFF Press ON OFFbutton toturn unito n or off NOTE The uni t wi ll ini tia te automatic...

Page 15: ...elected temperature This ends the Sleep modeand the unit will continue to operate as originally programmed The Sleep mode program can be cancelled at any time during operation by pressing the Sleep bu...

Page 16: ...r and possible circuit breaker tripping The fan will continue to run during this time The control is capable of displaying temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius To convert from one to t...

Page 17: ...ed Push plug firmly into wall outlet House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit breaker Plug Current Device Tripped Press the RESET button Problem A...

Page 18: ...ing Water dripping INSIDE when unit is cooling Improper installation Tilt air conditioner slightly to the outside to allow water drainage Refer to installation instructions check with installer Dirty...

Page 19: ...alls etc 13 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Crosley parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies...

Page 20: ...The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement Consult with the sales agency or manufacturer for details...

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