Ideal Air Portable Air Conditioner, Owner'S Manual

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Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
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.
Your air conditioner should be used so that it is
protected from moisture, condensation, splashed
water, etc. Do not place or store where it can fall
or be pulled into water or any other liquid. If so,
unplug immediately.
Always transport your air conditioner in a vertical
position and stand on a sturdy, stable and level
surface during use.
Turn off the product when not in use.
Always contact a qualified person to carry out
repairs. If the supply cord is damaged it must be
repaired by a qualified repairer.
Keep an air path of at least 12” (30cm) all around
the unit, away from walls, furniture and curtains.
If the air conditioner is knocked over during use,
turn off the unit and unplug from the power
supply immediately.
! Always do this
Do not operate your air conditioner in a wet room
such as a bathroom or laundry room.
Do not touch the unit with wet or damp hands or
when barefoot.
Do not press the buttons on the control panel
with anything other than your fingers.
Do not remove any fixed covers. Never use this
appliance if it is not working properly or if it has
been dropped or damaged.
Never use the plug to start and stop the unit.
Always use the switch on the control panel.
Do not cover or obsturct the inlet or outlet grilles.
Do not use hazardous chemicals to clean or
come into contact with the unit. Do not use in the
presence of flammable substances or vapors
such as alcohol, insecticides, petrol, etc.
Do not allow children to operate the unit
unsupervised.
Do not use this product for functions other than
those described in this instruction manual.
Never do this
Energy Save
Use the unit in the recommended room size.
Locate the unit where furniture cannot obstruct the air flow.
Keep blinds/curtains closed during the sunniest part of the day.
Keep the filters clean.
Keep doors and windows closed to keep cool air in and warm air out.
This air conditioner must be operated within the temperature ranges indicated below or performance may
be reduced.
OPERATING TEMPERATURES
Suggested tools for window kit installation:
• Screwdriver (medium size Phillips)
• Tape measure or ruler
MODE ROOM TEMPERATURE
COOL
DRY (dehumidify)
HEAT (heat pump)
HEAT (element)
62ºF (17ºC) to 95ºF (35ºC)
55ºF (13ºC) to 95ºF (35ºC)
41ºF (5ºC) to 88ºF (30ºC)
88ºF (30ºC)
WARNING For your safety
How to operate the current detection device:
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or
vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove any prong from the
power cord.
Be sure the electrical service is adequate for the model
you have chosen. This information can be found on the
serial plate, which is located on the side of the cabinet
and behind the grille.
Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded to
minimmize shock and fire hazards. The power cord is
equipped with a three-prong grounded plug for
protection against shock hazards.
Your air conditioner must be used with a properly grounded
all receptacle. If the receptacle you intend to use is not
adequately ground or protected by a fuse or circuit
breaker, have a qualified electrician install the proper
receptacle.
Ensure that the receptacle is accessible after the unit
is installed.
WARNING Electrical Information
NOTE
On some models, the power
supply cord contains a current
detection device to reduce the risk
of fire. Please refer to the “Operation”
section for details. If the power
supply cord is damaged, it cannot be
repaired. It must be replaced with
a cord from the manufacturer.
TEST
RESET
Plug in &
press RESET
NOTE: Some plugs have buttons
on the top.
NEVER cut, remove
or bypass the
grounding prong
Power supply cord with 3-prong grounding
plug and current detection device.
• Knife or scissors
• Saw (if window kit needs to be trimmed down to fit window)
The power supply cord on your unit may contain a current detection device that can sense damage to the power
cord. To test this device:
1. Insert current detection plug into wall receptacle.
2. The plug will have TWO buttons: “Test” and “Reset.” Press the “Test”
button and you will hear a click as the”Reset” button pops out.
3. Press the “Reset’ button in. You will hear another click as the button
engages, safely connecting the unit to the power supply.
4. The power supply cord is now supplying current to the unit.
DO NOT use this device to turn the unit on or off.
ALWAYS make sure the “Reset” button is pushed in for operation.
Plug MUST be replaced if it fails “Reset” when either the “Test” button
is pushed or it cannot be reset. Obtain a new plug and cord from
the manufacturer.
If power supply cord is damaged, it cannot be repaired. It MUST be
replaced by one from the manufacturer.