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Using Air Conditioner
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read
the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
To begin operating the air conditioner, follow these steps:
1. Plug in the air conditioner. (To prevent electrical hazards, do not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug.)
2. Set the thermostat to the highest number (coldest or cooler setting).
3. Set the selector control to the highest COOL setting (see below).
4. Adjust the louvers for comfortable air flow (see Air Directional Louvers).
5. Once the room has cooled, adjust the thermostat to the setting you find most
comfortable.
Review the “Air Conditioner Features” section for other settings.
Air Conditioner Features
The controls featured in this manual are representational of the many models
available. Your model may offer slightly different features.
COOL Mode
When in one of the COOL settings, the air conditioner runs all the time, circulating
the air. Cooling starts only if the room temperature rises above the coolness level
selected on the TEMP Control, and stops once the set coolness level is reached. This
setting gives the most even room temperatures.
FAN Mode
When in the FAN setting, the fan runs continuously to circulate air in the room
without cooling.
Automatic Thermostat
When a COOL setting is selected, the thermostat controls the amount of cooling by
automatically turning the cooling compressor on and off in response to the room
temperature.
Set the thermostat at the highest number for the coldest setting for cooling. Once
the room has reached the desired temperature, adjust the thermostat to a number
providing the most comfortable amount of cooling. Higher numbers provide lower
room temperatures. Lower numbers provide warmer room temperatures.
Night Time Cooling
When outside temperatures drop below 70°F (21°C) and the unit is cooling, frost
may form on the coils and block airflow into the room. If this occurs, operate the
air conditioner on the FAN setting (or CONSTANT FAN/HIGH on Energy Saver
models) to defrost the coil.
If cooling while the outside temperature is low, set the thermostat to the middle
position. Make sure the louvers are open. This will help prevent frost build-up.
NOTE:
If the air conditioner is turned off,
wait 3 minutes before restarting. This
allows pressure inside the compressor to
equalize. Failure to follow these
instructions may cause inefficient
operation.
