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WHYNTER ECO-FRIENDLY 14,000 BTU PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER

MODEL#: ARC-142BX

Instruction Manual

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Page 1: ...IR CONDITIONER MODEL ARC 142BX Instruction Manual Congratulations on your new WHYNTER product Please read this Instruction Manual carefully before using this product to ensure proper operation Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference ...

Page 2: ... ACCESSORIES 6 IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS 7 OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 12 AIR FILTERS INSTALLATION 13 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 14 15 WATER DRAINAGE 16 REMOTE CONTROL 17 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 18 TECHNICAL DATA 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 21 WARRANTY INFORMATION 22 ...

Page 3: ...l provide the performance and reliability that we stand for Please keep this user manual in a safe place for future reference DISPOSAL This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the appliance cannot be treated as normal domestic trash but must be handed in at a collection point for recycling electric and electronic appliances Your contribution to the correct disposal of this produc...

Page 4: ...ld never be used in bathrooms shower rooms or in any other steamy or wet areas Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliances Do not repair disassemble and or modify the unit by yourself Always turn off the portable air conditioner when cleaning the air filter and transporting Do not turn this unit on and off by plugging and unplu...

Page 5: ... the exhaust hose by more than a total length of 9 This will reduce the cooling efficiency of the portable air conditioner At the end of each season all water must be drained from the unit and filter s must be cleaned before storage THE MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY IF THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED OPERATING CONDITION MODE ROOM TEMPERATURE COOL Higher than 62 F 17 C DRY Highe...

Page 6: ...outh Adaptor Round Adaptor pre installed on unit 1 set Window sliders and Clear plastic plug plug is in the upper corner of the plastic bag that holds the user manual 1 set Foam seal 3 pcs Remote control and Batteries 1 set Drain hose 1 pc Activated Carbon filter pre installed on unit 1 pc ...

Page 7: ...ol Panel 2 Front Air Vent Louvers 3 Caster four 4 Handle both sides Rear 6 Upper air filter 7 Air outlet hot air exhaust 8 Power cord outlet 9 Upper air intake 10 Upper drain port 11 Lower air intake Compressor 12 Lower air filter 13 Lower drain port ...

Page 8: ...one to the other press and hold the Up and Down buttons for 3 seconds 2 TIMER Turns the timer function on and off To cancel the timer press the Power button or set the timer to 0 0 7 LED DISPLAY In Cool mode shows set temperature in C or F and AUTO timer setting In DRY and FAN only modes shows room temperature Error Codes E1 E2 and E4 Unplug unit and restart in 5 minutes P1 Bottom water tank is fu...

Page 9: ...ditioner unit hot air must be exhausted out of the room to complete the air exchange of the condenser Wh en the unit is operating in DRY or FAN only mode no exhaust is required 1 Pull out about 6 of one end of the exhaust hose 2 Install the flat mouth and round exhaust connector on the exhaust hose by turning counter clockwise See Fig 18a and 18b 3 Push in the exhaust hose into the air outlet port...

Page 10: ...y the installation procedures for your window Please refer to Fig 8 and Fig 9 for minimum and maximum window openings NOTE If your window opening is less than the mentioned minimum length of the window slider kit cut the slide bar with hole to fit window opening Never cut out the hole on the window slide bar NOTE When using the window kit on a window or sliding door it will cause the window or sli...

Page 11: ...just the length of the window bars to the same length and width of the opening of the window Cut the window piece if necessary to fit the length of your window Fig 11 4 Close the window on the window slide bars For long term installation you may screw the window kit into your window frame Fig 12 5 Cut the foam seal to the length and seal the open gap between the top window sash and outer window sa...

Page 12: ...djust the length of the window bars to the same length and width of the opening of the window Cut the window piece if necessary to fit the length of your window Fig 15 4 Close the door window on the window slide bars For long term installation you may screw the window kit into your window frame Fig 16 5 Cut the foam seal to the length and seal the open gap between the top window sash and outer win...

Page 13: ... pet hair and dander The Activated Carbon filter is designed to remove smoke and other odors It is recommended you replace the Activated Carbon filter every 2 3 months or as needed WARNING NEVER OPERATE THE AIR CONDITIONER WITHOUT THE AIR FILTER The pre filter can be removed by pulling up the filter frame Pull up the pre filter frame This carbon filter can be removed out from the grille and replac...

Page 14: ...ing mode the difference in noise level between the 4 fan speeds is not very noticeable when the compressor is on Try setting the unit to Fan only mode you should be able to hear the difference between high and low fan speed settings DRY DEHUMIDIFYING ONLY MODE In this mode the air conditioner only dehumidifies the room the compressor will activate intermittently depending on the ambient temperatur...

Page 15: ...ves energy In Sleep and cooling mode the set temperature is increased by 1 C 2 C in the first 30 minutes The temperature will then increase by another 1 C 2 C after an additional 30 minutes This new temperature will remain the same for 7 hours To activate this function mode press the SLEEP button until the sleep indicated light comes on AUTO RESTART In the event of a power outage the air condition...

Page 16: ...inage To drain the water from the bottom try carefully move the unit to a drain location remove the bottom drain plug and let the water drain Fig 25 The P1 symbol will disappear and the cooling or dehumidifying function can be started Continuous drainage In COOL or DRY modes remove the upper drain plug from the back of the unit and install the drain water hose 5 8 universal female mender with hose...

Page 17: ...dhere to the polarity signs on the bottom of the battery housing close the flap once the batteries have been inserted INDICATOR FUNCTION 1 Mode Indicator Displays the current selected mode Auto Cool Dry or Fan 2 Lock Indicator Indicates unit is on Lock mode 3 Temp Timer Display Displays temperature or timer setting 4 Fan High Displays the selected high fan speed 5 Fan Medium Displays the selected ...

Page 18: ...re re inserting the filters WARNING Never operate the air conditioner without the filter in place CLEANING THE AIR CONDITIONER Always switch off the air conditioner and disconnect the plug from the power supply outlet before cleaning the air conditioner Use a soft damp cloth to wipe the body of the unit Never use harsh chemicals oil based products detergents chemically treated cloths or other clea...

Page 19: ...Maximum power input 1480 Watts Maximum input 12 Amps Dehumidifying capacity 71 Pts Day Thermostat 62 F 17 C to 88 F 30 C Refrigerant R410A 14 8oz Air flow max 540 m3 Hour Fan speeds 4 Auto H M L Exhaust hose length 59 5 Unit Dimensions 19 25 W x 15 75 D x 32 H Unit Weight 76 lbs ...

Page 20: ...ional tolerances of the unit The Cooling mode is not on The compressor has not turned on yet because of its time delay The set temperature is too high The internal water reservoir is full and P1 appears on display This unit is designed to work in ambient temperatures of 63 F to 90 F Press the MODE button until the COOL light is shown on the display Give the compressor 3 minutes to turn on after th...

Page 21: ...ooling or another air conditioner The unit is very noisy The unit is not level The surface underneath the unit is uneven Low power voltage Make sure the unit is on hard level and stable surface Move the unit to a location with a level and hard floor Make sure the wall outlet and support the required power consumption of the air conditioner and do not use an extension cord The unit leaks water The ...

Page 22: ... Damage caused by consumer misuse tampering or failure to follow the care and special handling provisions in the instructions Damage to the finish of the case or other appearance parts caused by wear Damage caused by repairs or alterations to the product by anyone other than authorized by the manufacturer Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATI...

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