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The unit has worked for a 
long time, but the room is 
not cold enough 

Windows or doors are open.

There are too many people in
the room.

There is direct sunshine into
the room.

The room is a kitchen or with

many heat-producing
appliances

There is a server in the room.

The room is too large.

Close all windows and doors.

You may need additional cooling or another
air conditioner.

Close curtains or blinds and try to minimize
the amount of direct sunlight into the room.

You may need additional cooling or another
air conditioner.

You may need additional cooling or another
air conditioner.

You may need additional cooling 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 unit is tilted or not leveled

The water tank is full.

Make use the unit is leveled.

Drain water from the drain plug at the back of
the air conditioner.

The unit needs to be 
drained too often 

The humidity in the area may
very high

Possible loose connection

Remove the intake hose if the outside
humidity is high or it is raining

Contact Whynter Service Department

Fan speed cannot be 
changed 

Fan speed differences are not
very noticeable

The fan speed difference 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.

The unit does not heat

 

The room temperature is too
low.

The heating mode is not on.

The compressor has not
turned on yet because of its
time delay.

The set temperature is too low.

The internal water reservoir is
full.

The humidity in the area may
very high

There may be a loose
connection

The heat pump of the air conditioner does not
operate when temperature is below 45F.

Press the MODE button until the HEAT light is
show on the display

Give the compressor 3 minutes to turn on
after the Heating mode has been selected.

Set the air conditioner to a higher
temperature. It is recommended to set the
temperature to at least 5F of the ambient
temperature.

Either manually drain the water by removing
the drain plug or allow the unit to exhaust the
water itself by running the fan only mode. The
cooling will resume.

Remove the intake hose if the outside
humidity is high or it is raining

Contact Whynter Service Department

Summary of Contents for ARC-14SH

Page 1: ...DITIONER WITH HEATER MODEL ARC 14SH Instruction Manual Congratulations on your new WHYNTER product To ensure proper operation please read this Instruction Manual carefully before using this product 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 10 AIR FILTERS INSTALLATION 11 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 12 13 WATER DRAINAGE 14 REMOTE CONTROL 15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 16 TECHNICAL DATA 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 18 19 WARRANTY INFORMATION 20 ...

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: ... 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 unplugging Always use the ON OFF switch Transport the unit in an uprig...

Page 5: ...ency 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 64 F DRY Higher than 60 F HEAT Higher than 45 F Your portable air conditioner is supplied with a Leakage ...

Page 6: ...ors 4 pieces Window slider kit 1 set Cover 2 pieces Remote control 1 piece Optional Intake filter sold separately 1 piece Optional 3M Antimicrobial filter sold separately 1 piece Storage Cover 1 piece Carbon Filter 1 piece IDENTIFICATION OF ACCESSORIES Note Please visit whynter com for optional accessories information ...

Page 7: ...7 P a g e IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS Front 1 Air vent 2 Control panel Rear 3 Evaporator air intake air filter 4 Air intake hose 5 Air exhaust hose 6 Casters 7 Drain plug 8 Power cord ...

Page 8: ...e in the unit If the internal reservoir becomes full the warning light and the STOP light will come on and the unit will stop until the water is drained Timer Temperature Set Control Adjusts set thermostat temperature and timer The display temperature is the set temperature NOTE This unit is capable of displaying set temperature in Fahrenheit or in Celsius To convert from one to the other press an...

Page 9: ...tional When the unit is operating in dehumidifying or fan only mode installation of the exhaust hose is optional 1 Expand each end of the exhaust and intake hoses about 6 2 Install the hose connectors onto the exhaust and intake hoses by turning clockwise 3 Align the tab cut outs of each of the hose connectors to the tabs on the air exhaust and air intake at the rear of the unit and snap in place ...

Page 10: ...additional security measures may be needed 1 Open the window approximately 5 2 Adjust the length of the window slider to the same length and width of the opening of the window Cut the window slider if necessary to fit the length of your window 3 Insert the fixture through the back grooved side of the window slider hose cut out Line up the fixture with the 4 screw holes and tighten the fixture with...

Page 11: ...months 11 P a g e AIR FILTERS INSTALLATION Your Whynter portable air conditioner is equipped with a washable Pre Filter and an Activated Carbon Filter The washable Pre Filter removes large particles such as dust 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 Follow t...

Page 12: ...en the compressor is running the sound difference between each fan speed is not very noticeable DEHUMIDIFYING MODE In this mode the air conditioner dehumidifies the room the compressor will activate intermittently depending on the ambient temperature and the fan speed is set to Low To activate dehumidifying mode press the Mode Control button until the indicator illuminates When switching between f...

Page 13: ...elayed switch ON or delayed switch OFF of the air conditioner The time hours delay can be set enabled and disabled The timer is adjustable between 1 24 hours SETTING SWITCH OFF TIMER With the air conditioner operating in any function mode press the Timer Control button Then set the desired time delay OFF hours by pressing the or buttons When the delay time set has elapsed the air conditioner switc...

Page 14: ...the unit the air conditioner stops running and the RED Stop light illuminates The Stop light indicates that the water condensation needs to be drained manually Manual Drainage 1 Turn off the unit 2 Carefully roll the unit to a drain location or position a flat container dish or optional drain bucket accessory sold separately under the drain area of the lower drain port 3 Remove the drain cover and...

Page 15: ...f the remote control by sliding if off Strictly adhere to the polarity signs on the bottom of the battery housing close the flap once the batteries have been inserted Other appliances in the same room controlled by a remote control TV radio stereo etc may cause interferences Electronic and fluorescent lamps may interfere with the signal transmissions between the remote control and the air conditio...

Page 16: ...formation or visit whynter com for a list of optional accessories WARNING Never operate the air conditioner without the pre 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 detergen...

Page 17: ...ng the air conditioner on early instead of waiting until the hottest point of the day will allow the unit to be more effective The air conditioner will not have to work as hard to cool the room down and maintain the set temperature 3 Reduce heat sources Direct sunlight televisions computers and other heat generating appliances work against the air conditioner by introducing heat into the space Clo...

Page 18: ...oling The room temperature is outside of the operational 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 This unit is designed to work in ambient temperatures of 64 F to 95 F Press the MODE button until the COOL light is shown on the display Give the compressor 3 mi...

Page 19: ...s to be drained too often The humidity in the area may very high Possible loose connection Remove the intake hose if the outside humidity is high or it is raining Contact Whynter Service Department Fan speed cannot be changed Fan speed differences are not very noticeable The fan speed difference is not very noticeable when the compressor is on Try setting the unit to Fan only mode you should be ab...

Page 20: ...s Use in commercial or industrial applications Damage accidental or otherwise to the product while in the possession of a consumer not caused by a defect in material or workmanship Damage caused by consumer misuse tampering lack of maintenance 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 ...

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