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Normal Sounds
When your air conditioner is operating normally, you may hear
sounds such as:
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Air movement from the fan.
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Clicks from the thermostat cycle.
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Vibrations or noise due to poor wall or window construction.
■
A high-pitched hum or pulsating noise caused by the modern
high-efficiency compressor cycling on and off.
PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER CARE
Draining the Air Conditioner
1. Press POWER to turn off the air conditioner.
2. Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power.
3. Move the air conditioner to a drain location or outside.
4. Remove the rubber drain plug and allow water to drain from
the air conditioner.
5. Reinstall the drain plug.
6. Reposition the air conditioner.
7. Plug in air conditioner or reconnect power.
8. Press POWER to start the air conditioner.
Cleaning the Air Filter
1. Press POWER to turn off the air conditioner.
2. Open the filter panel and lift off the filter.
3. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the filter. If filter is very dirty,
wash filter in warm water with a mild detergent.
NOTE: Do not wash filter in the dishwasher or use any
chemical cleaners.
4. Air dry filter completely before replacing to ensure maximum
efficiency.
5. Place the filter back on the filter panel.
6. Close the filter panel.
7. Press POWER to start the air conditioner.
Cleaning the Outside
1. Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power.
2. Remove the filter and clean separately. See “Cleaning the Air
Filter.”
3. Wipe outside of air conditioner with a soft, damp cloth.
4. Plug in air conditioner or reconnect power.
5. Press POWER to start the air conditioner.
Storing After Use
1. Remove drain plug and drain water completely.
2. Run air conditioner with fan only for approximately 12 hours
to dry the air conditioner.
3. Unplug air conditioner.
4. Remove flexible exhaust hose and store with air conditioner
in a clean, dry area. See “Installation Instructions.”
5. Remove window kit and store with air conditioner in a clean,
dry area. See “Installation Instructions.”
6. Remove the filter and clean. See “Cleaning the Air Filter.”
7. Clean the outside of air conditioner. See “Cleaning the
Outside.”
8. Reinstall filter.
9. Remove the batteries and store the remote control with air
conditioner in a clean, dry area.
A. Air filter
B. Drain plug
A
B
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
air conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Summary of Contents for PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
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