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ON / OFF Button
Press the ON/OFF orange button to turn the unit ON or OFF. The unit 
will beep when the remote signal is received. 

 will appear in remote  

display when the unit is ON.

SETTING TEMPERATURE
The operating temperature range for the unit is 17-30°C
You can increase or decrease the set temperature in 1°C increments

MODE 

Displays the current Mode (Auto / Cool / Dry / Fan

AUTO OPERATION
In 

AUTO mode, the unit will automatically select the COOL, FAN or DRY

mode based on the set temperature.
1. Press the 

MODE button to select Auto mode.

2. Set your desired temperature using the Temp 

▲ 

or Temp 

▼ 

button.

3. Press the 

ON/OFF button to start the unit.

NOTE: FAN SPEED 

can’t be set in Auto mode.

COOL OPERATION
1. Press the 

MODE button to select COOL mode.

2. Set your desired temperature using the Temp 

▲ 

or Temp 

▼ 

button.

3. Press the 

FAN button to select the fan speed: LOW, HIGH,or AUTO.

 The first two fan speeds are indicated by increasing number of arrows in the display
eg low >>> high >>>>>> The third setting >>>>>>>>> does not change the fan speed
 AUTO is marked after the third setting – the unit automatically selects the fan speed
based on the set temperature

4. Press the 

ON/OFF button to start the unit.

DRY (Dehumidifying) OPERATION
1. Press the 

MODE button to select DRY mode.

2. Set your desired temperature using the Temp 

▲ 

or Temp 

▼ 

button.

3. Press the 

ON/OFF button to start the unit.

NOTE: FAN SPEED

 can’t be changed in Dry mode.

FAN OPERATION

1. Press the 

MODE

 button to select 

FAN

 mode.

2. Press 

FAN

 button to select the fan speed: 

LOW, HIGH,or AUTO.

 The first two fan speeds are indicated by increasing number of arrows in the display
eg low >>> high >>>>>> The third setting >>>>>>>>> does not change the fan speed
 AUTO is marked after the third setting – the unit automatically selects the fan speed

3. Press the 

ON/OFF

 button to start the unit.

NOTE: 

You can’t set temperature in FAN mode. As a result, your remote control’s LCD 

screen will not display temperature.

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OPERATING FROM THE REMOTE CONTROL

Summary of Contents for POLO POLOCOOL Whisper

Page 1: ...y air conditioner Please be sure to read this user manual carefully before using POLOCOOL Portable Refrigerated Air Conditioners are imported and distributed throughout Australasia by RinnaiAustralia Pty Ltd RinnaiAustralia Pty Ltd ABN 74 005 138 769 100Atlantic Drive Keysborough vie 3173 www mypolo com au National Help Line 1300 555 545 by ...

Page 2: ...emote control Do not connect to multiple power outlets on extension leads Do not rest hot or heavy objects on the appliance Always unplug the unit from the power outlet before cleaning or maintenance operations for example filter cleaning Do not place the air conditioner or plastic window slider in direct sunlight For maximum cooling efficiency keep the exhaust hose as short and as free of bends a...

Page 3: ...allation 5 Description of the control panel 7 Operating from the control panel 8 Description of the remote control 9 Operating from the remote control 10 Water drainage methods 15 Maintenance and service 16 Trouble shooting 17 2 Warning for Using R32 R290 Rerfigerant 19 ...

Page 4: ...es the set temperature the fan continues operating and the compressor switches on and off to maintain the set temperature within the room For maximum cooling output keep the exhaust hose as short and as straight as possible Minimise bends which can reduce the maximum cooling capacity of the air conditioner Elevate the air conditioner if necessary Make sure the air intake and outlet grills are unob...

Page 5: ...Filter Filters air entering the condenser 10 Lower Air Intake Air intake to condenser 11 Power Plug Socket Used to store power plug after cord wound onto power cord winder bracket 12 Power Cord Buckle Recess for power cord winder bracket 13 Power Cord Outlet Power cord leaving unit 14 Bottom Water Tank Tray Drain Outlet Remove cap and plug to drain water from water tank tray drain outlet 15 Window...

Page 6: ...der Ensure the 4 plastic buckles are pushed all the way into the window slider to ensure a firm fit Press buckles to remove from window slider d Install the hose inlet into the appliance by pushing into the lower groove of the air outlet on the unit while the hook on the hose inlet is aligned with the hole seat of the air outlet Lift hose inlet upwards to remove See sketches on right e When mounti...

Page 7: ...uct tape Window Door slider height Standard door height 210cm Gap can be sealed using cardboard and duct tape Additional window sliders can also be purchased to fill this gap WINDOW SLIDER INSTALLATION The window slider has been designed to fit most standard vertical and horizontal window applications It may be necessary for you to improvise modify some aspects of the installation procedures for c...

Page 8: ...tor light illuminates under ent fan settings except AUTO speed When AUTO fan speed all the fan indicator lights ark Press this button for 3 seconds to initiate ION e The ion generator is energized and will help to remove pollen and impurities from the air and trap them in the filter Press it for 3 seconds again to stop the ION feature SWING button Used to initiate the Auto swing feature When the o...

Page 9: ... indicator light illuminates Press the up or down button to select the desired Auto on start time When the unit is off press the Timer button to initiate the Auto on start program press it again within five seconds will initiate the Auto off stop program Press or hold the UP or DOWN button to change the Auto time by 0 5 hour increments up to 10 hours then at 1 hour increments up to 24 hours The co...

Page 10: ...ping hours 9 Swing starts and stops top horizontal louvre movement up and down automatically 10 LED Turns units LED light display on the control panel on and off Useful to help sleeping if you are sensitive to light INSERTING OR REPLACING THE BATTERIES Slide and remove the cover on the rear of the remote control Insert two AAA 1 5V batteries in the correct position see instructions inside the batt...

Page 11: ...e first two fan speeds are indicated by increasing number of arrows in the display eg low high The third setting does not change the fan speed AUTO is marked after the third setting the unit automatically selects the fan speed based on the set temperature 4 Press the ON OFF button to start the unit DRY Dehumidifying OPERATION 1 Press the MODE button to select DRY mode 2 Set your desired temperatur...

Page 12: ...erature display TIMER OFF function The TIMER OFF function allows you to set a period of time after which the unit will automatically turn off such as when you wake up 1 Press the TIMER OFF button By default the last time period that you set and an h indicating hours will appear on the display Note This number indicates the amount of time after the current time that you want the unit to turn off Fo...

Page 13: ...rate for 2 hours then turn off see the figure below Your remote display Timer is set To turn ON 6 hours from current time Timer is set to turn OFF 8 hours from current time Current time 1PM 2PM 3PM 4PM 5PM 6PM 7PM 8PM 9PM Timer starts Unit turns Unit turns ON OFF 6 hours later 8 hours later Timer on Timer off Example Setting the unit to turn on after 6 hours operate for 2 hours then turn off see t...

Page 14: ... louvre changes 6 degrees in angle for each press some models without If you continue pushing more than 2 seconds the louvre auto swing feature is activated SHORTCUT Function Used to restore the current settings or resume previous settings Push this button when remote controller is on the system will automatically revert back to the previous settings including operating mode setting temperature fa...

Page 15: ...r error E2 Evaporator temperature sensor error E3 Condenser temperature sensor error on some models E4 Display panel communication error P1 Bottom tray is full Connect the drain hose and drain the collected water away If protection repeats call for service Note When one of the above malfunctions occurs turn off the unit and check for any obstructions Restart the unit if the malfunction is still pr...

Page 16: ...ug and restart the machine until the P1 symbol disappears If the error repeats call for service NOTE Be sure to reinstall the bottom drain plug firmly to prevent leakage before using the unit 15 Operation When the water level of the bottom tray reaches a predetermined level the unit beeps 8 times the digital display area shows P1 At this time the air conditioning dehumidification process will imme...

Page 17: ...odically wipe down the grill to prevent blocked airflow due to animal hair Clean the unit using a damp lint free cloth and mild detergent Dry the unit with a dry lint free cloth Drain the unit s water collection tray according to the instructions in the following section Run the appliance on FAN mode for 12 hours in a warm room to dry it and prevent mold Turn off the appliance and unplug it Clean t...

Page 18: ...eck for blockage and reconnect the hose The unit is low on refrigerant Call a service technician to inspect the unit and top off refrigerant Temperature setting is too high Reduce the temperature set point to lower value The windows and doors in the room are open Make sure all windows and doors are closed to reduce ventilation The room area is too large Double check the cooling area There are heat...

Page 19: ...e 220 240 Volts Rated Power Input Refrigerant Charge R290 240g 0 24kg Cooling Capacity 2 7KW LIMIT CONDITIONS Temperature of room in air conditioning 17 C 35 C Cooling SIZE OF APPLIANCE Width 455 mm Height 780 mm Depth 380 mm 780 mm 380 mm 455 mm 1160 watts ...

Page 20: ...d in a room without continuously operating open flames for example an operating gas appliance and ignition sources for example an operating electric heater Appliance should be installed operated and stored in a room with a floor area according to the amount of refrigerant to be charged For specific information on the type of gas and the amount please refer to the relevant label on the unit itself ...

Page 21: ...4 Checking for presence of refrigerant The area shall be checked with an appropriate refrigerant detector prior to and during work to ensure the technician is aware of potentially flammable atmospheres Ensure that the leak detection equipment being used is suitable for use with flammable refrigerants i e non sparking adequately sealed or intrinsically safe 5 Presence of fire extinguisher If any ho...

Page 22: ...hall be disconnected from the equipment being worked upon prior to any removal of sealed covers etc If it is absolutely necessary to have an electrical supply to equipment during servicing then a permanently operating form of leak detection shall be located at the most critical point to warn of a potentially hazardous situation 2 Particular attention shall be paid to the following to ensure that b...

Page 23: ...e pipe work are to take place Ensure that the outlet for the vacuum pump is not close to any ignition sources and there is ventilation available 10 Detection of flammable refrigerants The following leak detection methods are deemed acceptable for systems containing flammable refrigerants Electronic leak detectors shall be used to detect flammable refrigerants but the sensitivity may not be adequat...

Page 24: ... been properly maintained and that any associated electrical components are sealed to prevent ignition in the event of a refrigerant release Consult manufacturer if in doubt The recovered refrigerant shall be returned to the refrigerant supplier in the correct recovery cylinder and the relevant Waste Transfer Note arranged Do not mix refrigerants in recovery units and especially not in cylinders I...

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