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1. have been inserted INDICATOR FUNCTION Increases set temperature time MODE ONOEE FAN SPEED OC JC SLEEP TIMER ON Controls the 4 function modes L JC Moge Bullion Auto Cool Dry amp Fan el 10 On Off Button Turns the unit On and Off o0 J Hi Low E toes manti 17 LED Display Button Turns on and off the display light 16 Page CARE AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE AIR FILTERS IMPORTANT Switch off the air conditioner and disconnect the plug from the power outlet Drain water by removing the drain plug Always transport the air conditioner in an upright position only To ensure the air intake is filtered properly and to assure that your air conditioner runs efficiently it is recommended to clean the air filters at least once every two weeks This unit has two pre filters the upper and the lower filters UL Switch off the air conditioner and pull out the Ar d Upper filter take out m upper and lower air filter from the unit by IEEE following the arrow directions shown Use a vacuum cleaner or tap lightly to remove loose dust and dirt from the filters Then rinse them thoroughly under warm or cold running water no hotter than 100F Dry thoroughly before re inserting the filters Lower filter take out CLEANING THE AIR CONDITIONER Always switch off the air conditioner and disconnect the plug from the power supply outlet before cleaning the air co2. D WHYNTER ECO FRIENDLY 8 000 BTU PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER MODEL ARC 08WB Instruction Manual Tey 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION DISPOSAL INFORMATION 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OPERATING CONDITION 4 5 IDENTIFICATION OF ACCESSORIES 6 IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS 7 CONTROL PANEL 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 12 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 13 14 WATER DRAINAGE 15 REMOTE CONTROL 16 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 17 TECHNICAL DATA 18 TROUBLESHOOTIN 19 2 WARRANTY INFORMATION 21 2 Page Thank you for choosing the Whynter portable air conditioner Please follow the instructions provided in this user guide to obtain the very best performance from your portable air conditioner and take full advantage of the many features your portable air conditioner offers you We trust that your Whynter air conditioner will 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 product protects the environm
3. P1 appears on display 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 and P1 appears on display The filters are dirty or obstructed The air intake or exhaust is obstructed The unit is set in DRY or FAN mode The unit is set to low fan speed 19 Page breaker back on Also note that you may have too many appliances drawing power on one circuit you may need to move the other appliances to another circuit Move the unit onto another circuit with the correct voltage Call for service Only authorized personnel should replace damaged power cord or power plug Press the Reset button on the L C D l power plug Drain water from the air conditioner Possible loose internal connection Please contact Whynter for service This unit is designed to work in ambient temperatures of 64 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 the Cooling mode has been selected oet the air conditioner to a lower temperature It is recommended to set the temperature to at least 5 F 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 Then cooling will resume P
4. hurricanes earthquakes and tornadoes e Damage accidental or otherwise to the air conditioner while in the possession of a consumer not caused by a defect in material or workmanship e Damage caused by consumer misuse tampering or failure to follow the care and special handling provisions in the instructions e Damage to the finish of the case or other appearance parts caused by wear e Damage caused by repairs or alterations to the product by anyone other than authorized by the manufacturer e Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR WHYNTER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STA
5. depending on the ambient temperature and the fan speed is set to LOW To activate this function mode press the MODE button until the DRY indicator light comes on Please note that when switching function mode there will be an approximately 3 minute transition time In dehumidifying mode do not connect the exhaust hose and let the warm air return to the room AUTOMATIC MODE When you set the air conditioner in AUTO mode it will automatically select cooling or fan only operation depending on what temperature you have selected and the room temperature is close to the unit The fan speed is automatically selected and cannot be changed To operate the unit in Auto mode when the unit is on press the Mode button until the indicator for Auto is lit FAN ONLY MODE In this mode only the fan of the air conditioner runs and circulates the air in the room To activate this function mode press the MODE button until the FAN indicator light comes on In this function mode the temperature cannot be set Subsequently set the desired fan speed by pressing the FAN button Fan Only mode requires that the exhaust hose be removed 13 Page TIMER DELAYED SWITCH ON OFF FUNCTION e his function mode enables a delayed switch ON or delayed switch OFF of the air conditioner The time hours delay can be set enabled and disabled SETTING SWITCH OFF TIMER With the air conditioner operating in any function mode press the TIMER button The TIMER OFF light wil
6. 4 ON OFF Turns the unit on and off 8 Page TIMER ON JO iu 5 TIMER Turns the timer function on and off To cancel the timer press the On Off button or set the timer to 0 0 6 FAN Controls the 3 fan speeds HI LOW amp AUTO The fan speed indicator lights illuminates to show the set fan speed When the AUTO speed is selected none of the fan speed indicator illuminates 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 amp E4 Unplug unit and restart in 5 minutes P1 Bottom water tank is full drain water from the unit NOTE When more than one codes occur the priority of the code display order is E4 E2 E1 P1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The air conditioner should be placed on a hard and level surface strong enough to support the unit The unit has casters and it should only be rolled on smooth flat surfaces Use caution when rolling on carpet surfaces Do not attempt to roll the unit over objects Never place any obstacles around the air inlet or outlet and allow at least 20 inch of clearance for efficient air conditioning 1 Cool or Auto Mode Install Hose CUM CU Demum or Fan meae Fig 16 Fig 17 Exhaust Hose Installation When you use this air conditioner unit hot air must be exhausted out of the room to complete the air exchange of the condenser When the unit is operating in Deh
7. ITHOUT THE AIR FILTER 9 Page Window kit Installation When you use this air conditioner unit hot air must be exhausted out of the room to complete the air exchange of the condenser When the unit is operating in dry or fan only mode no exhaust is required Vertical window v 7 Window Slider Kit Minimum 67 5cm 2 22ft Maxmum 123cm 4 04ft Horizontal window gt Window Slider Kit Minimum 67 5cm 2 22ft Maxmum 123cm 4 04ft Window slider kit Your window kit has been designed to fit most standard vertical and horizontal windows However it may be necessary for you to modify the installation procedures for your window Please refer to Fig 6 amp Fig 7 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 When using the window kit on a window or sliding door it will cause the window or sliding door not to be properly closed and locked Additional security measurements maybe needed The window slide bars can be fixed with the clear plastic bolt See Fig 7a Window kit Installation in a double hung window 1 Open window or sliding door for approximately 5 Foam sealA adhesive type Cut the foam seal adhesive type to the proper length and attach it to the bottom of the window Fig 10 A
8. TE Please retain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain warranty services Warranty begins from the original date of purchase To obtain service or information contact Whynter LLC via email at service whynter com or call 1 866 WHYNTER Product contents and specifications may change without notice Copyright 2015 Whynter LLC www whynter com
9. TEST and RESET buttons to turn the air conditioner on and off 5 Page IDENTIFICATION OF ACCESSORIES IMAGE Exhaust hose Sliding Round Adaptor and Flat Mouth Adaptor Window sliders and Clear plastic plug plug is in the upper corner of the plastic bag that holds the user manual Remote control amp Batteries 1 set Activated Carbon filter 6 Page IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS Front Control Panel 2 Front Air Vent Louvers Handles DA Remote Signal receptor 5 Panel Rear 6 Upper air filter 7 Air outlet hot air exhaust 8 Casters 9 Upper air intake P j 10 Upper drain port ail il 11 Lower air intake Compressor i 12 Lower air filter 13 Lower drain port 7 Page OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Before you begin thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel remote control and all of the functions Follow the symbol for the desired function The unit can be controlled by the unit control panel alone or with the remote control CONTROL PANEL 1 MODE Controls the 4 function modes COOL DRY DEHUMIDIFY FAN and AUTO 2 SLEEP Turns the sleep function on and off 3 UP amp DOWN Adjusts set temperature 1 C 2 F increments or timer hours 0 24 hours NOTE This unit is capable of displaying set temperature in Fahrenheit or in Celsius To convert from one to the other press and hold the Up and Down buttons for 3 seconds
10. de down or greater than 45 or more off level This appliance is designed for household non commercial use only Any other use will void the warranty Do not plug into the power outlet before set up is completed Do not operate this unit without the air filter s Do not use harsh chemicals to clean the filter s Dry thoroughly before inserting the filter s into the unit Do not add extra length to 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 ROOM TEMPERATURE Higher than 62 F 17 C Higher than 54 F 13 C Your portable air conditioner is supplied with a Leakage Current Detection and Interruption LCDI plug This plug reduces the risk of fire due to arcing faults in the power supply cord Please follow the instructions below to ensure that LCDI plug works properly 1 Plug the power cord to a grounded wall outlet Do not plug to a power strip or extension cord Press the TEST button on the plug This should trip the plug and cut the power to the air conditioner If the plug does not trip and the unit comes on please contact technical support Press the RESET button to start the air conditioner Do NOT use the
11. 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 11 Close the window on the window slide bars For long term installation you may screw the window kit into your window frame Fig 12 Window stool Fig 11 Cut the foam seal to the length and seal the open gap between the top window sash and outer window sash Shown in Fig 13 Window stool Fig 12 Foam seal 11 Page Window kit Installation in a sliding door window 1 Open window or sliding door for approximately 5 Foam seal A adhesive type 2 Cutthe foam seal adhesive type to the proper length and attach it to the bottom of the door window See Fig 14 3 Adjust 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 See 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 See Fig 16 5 Cut the foam seal to the length and seal the open gap between the top window sash and outer window sash See Fig 17 Foam seal 12 Page OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE Remove the exterior and interior packing Before connecting the appliance to the power source let it stand upright for approximately 4 hours This will reduc
12. e the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation SWITCHING ON OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER The appliance can be switched ON or OFF by pressing the On Off button on the control panel or the On Off button on the remote control COOLING MODE In this mode the air conditioner cools and dehumidifies the room To activate this function mode press the MODE button until the COOL indicator light comes on When the cooling mode is set the compressor will start in approximately 3 minutes In cooling mode hot air is exhausted from the outdoor exhaust port and the exhaust hose must be connected to exhaust out the hot air The temperature setting range of this air conditioner is from 62 F 17 C to 88 F 30 C To set the temperature press the UP or DOWN buttons This air conditioner has a 5 F temperature cushion which if the set temperature is within 5 F of the ambient temperature the unit runs on fan only mode This saves energy and prolongs the life of the compressor of the air conditioner To set the fan speed press the FAN button In cooling mode the difference in noise level between the 3 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
13. ent Further information about the recycling of this product can be obtained from your local municipal authority 3 Page Your safety and the safety of others are very important to us To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your appliance follow these basic precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before the appliance is used it must be properly positioned and installed as detailed in this manual d DANGER e Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord e Make sure this unit is connected to a correctly grounded power supply outlet Do not use an extension cord or power stri e The power cord is UL listed It has a built in L C D I leakage current detection interruption circuit breaker for added safety If the power supply is interrupted press the reset button to reconnect the unit to power source e It is recommended to use a separate circuit that its size should be 15 Amps for the air conditioner e Do not use an excessively wet cloth industrial solvents oil based products to clean this portable air conditioner e o avoid the risk of shock the product should never be used in bathrooms shower rooms or in any other steamy or wet areas e Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliances e Do not repair disassemble and or modify the unit by yourself e Always turn off the portable air c
14. ir conditioner and do not use an extension cord Make use the unit is leveled Drain water from the drain plug at the back of the air conditioner 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 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY amp THREE YEAR WARRANTY ON COMPRESSOR This W HYNTER portable air conditioner is warranted to the original owner within the 48 continental states for one year from the date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service Should your W HYNTER portable air conditioner prove defective within one year from the date of purchase return the defective part or unit freight prepaid within two months of purchase after two months to one year customer will be responsible for freight cost to Whynter s service department along with an explanation of the claim to Whynter LLC Please package the portable air conditioner carefully in its original packaging material to avoid damage in transit Please retain the original box and packaging material Under this warranty W hynter will repair or replace any parts found defective This warranty is not transferable After the expiration of the warranty the cost of labor and parts will be the responsibility of the original owner of the unit THISWARRANT Y DOES NOT COVER e Acts of God such as fire flood
15. l come on Then set the desired time delay OFF hours by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons The time increments are at 0 5 hour to up to 10 hours followed by 1 hour increment up to 24 hours When the delay time set has elapsed the air conditioner switches off To cancel the delayed switch off function turn off the air conditioner or adjust the time setting to 0 0 SETTING DELAYED SWITCH ON TIMER With the air conditioner is off press the TIMER button The TIMER ON light will come on Then set the desired time delay ON hours by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons The time increments are at 0 5 hour to up to 10 hours followed by 1 hour increment up to 24 hours When the delay time set has elapsed the air conditioner switches on To cancel the delayed switch on function turn on the air conditioner or adjust the time setting to 0 0 SLEEP MODE In this mode the air conditioner gradually increases the set temperature in cooling mode decreases the noise level and conserves energy In Sleep amp cooling mode the set temperature is increased by 1 C 2 F in the first 30 minutes The temperature will then increase by another 1 C 2 F 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 conditioner restarts at the previously set function mode and settings when power is
16. nditioner 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 cleaning solutions These could possibly damage the body of the air conditioner END OF SEASON STORAGE owitch off the air conditioner and disconnect the power plug from the power supply outlet before cleaning the air conditioner Clean the air filters Drain the condensed water completely On a warm day turn on the Fan only mode for half a day so that the inside can dry out completely Wrapped the power cord and bundle it with the tape Remove the batteries from the remote controller Disconnect the exhaust hose It is recommended that the air conditioner be put back into its original carton for storage 17 Page TECHNICAL DATA Thermostat 62 88 F 17 C 30 C Fan speeds 3 LOW and HIGH or AUTO 18 Page TROUBLESHOOTING The portable air e Power failure outage e Restore the power supply conditioner does not e The automatic switch line e Flip the switch change the fuse turn the turn on The unit turns on but the compressor does not turn on the fan runs but the unit is not cooling The air coming out of the unit is not very cold or the airflow volume is weak fuse or breaker has been tripped The power supply voltage is too low The power cord is damaged The L C D I power plug for the unit is tripped The internal water reservoir is full and
17. onditioner when cleaning the air filter and transporting e Do not turn this unit on and off by plugging and unplugging Always use the ON OFF switch WARNING S e Transport the unit in an upright position only or leave it in an upright position for at least 4 hours before first use e Ensure curtains or other objects are not obstructing the air inlet filters e Do not bend or crush the exhaust hose while in use e Always allow at least 20 of clearance around the unit for ventilation Do not use this unit inside closets cabinets and or cramped spaces between furniture e This unit is optimized to operate in an ambient temperature of 64 F 90 F e This unit must be installed in an area protected from the element such as wind rain water spray or drips e The unit should not be located next to ovens grills or other sources of high heat e Always place the unit on even and hard and level surface e Do not sit or place objects on the unit 4 Page Do not allow children to climb stand or hang on the appliance The air conditioner could tip over and get damaged and or seriously injure somebody Keep fingers out of the air intakes and air outlets The appliance is an electrical appliance To avoid injury from electrical shock do not operate it with wet hands while standing on a wet surface or while standing in water Do not use it in outdoors or in wet conditions When positioning or moving the appliance ensure it is not turned upsi
18. ose directly over the drain area in your basement floor Please refer to Fig 21 amp 22 TT IM MI Ill Manual drainage Ln Carefully move the unit to a drain location wl remove the bottom drain plug and let the water TIME drain See Fig 23 The P1 symbol will a disappear and the cooling or dehumidifying function can be started Be sure to reinstall the bottom drain plug before using the unit 15 Page REMOTE CONTROL The portable air conditioner can be switched on by the remote control To transmit signals from the remote control to the air conditioner point the front part of the remote handset towards the control panel on the air conditioner Reception of the signal is confirmed by a beep The maximum signal transmission distance is approximately 8 meters 26 feet NOTE e Other appliances in the same room controlled by a remote control TV radio stereo etc may cause interferences e Electronic and fluorescent lamps may interfere with the signal transmissions between the remote control and the air conditioner e Remove the batteries if the remote control is not used for long periods INSTALLING BATTERIES e Only use two dry LR03 AAA 1 5V Batteries included in the remote control e Always change both batteries at the same time To insert the batteries open the flap on the back of 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
19. ossible loose internal connection Please contact Whynter for service Clean the air filters Make sure there is at least 20 of clearance from the air intake Make the length of the exhaust hose is as short as possible e Set the unit to the cooling mode e Set the unit to a higher fan speed The unit has worked for a long time but the room is not cold enough The unit is very noisy The unit leaks water Fan speed cannot be changed e Windows or doors are open e There are too many people in the room e here is direct sunshine into the room e he room is a kitchen or with many heat producing appliances e here is a server in the room e The room is too large e heunit is not level e he surface underneath the unit is uneven e Low power voltage e The unit is tilted or not leveled e The water tank is full e Fan speed differences are not very noticeable 20 Page e Close all windows and doors e 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 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 a
20. restored CONTROLLING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION The louvers can be adjusted manually To adjust the air flow direction manually move the louvers to the desired position The maximum setting angle is about 60 NOTE Keep the louver fully opened during operation NOISE LEVEL Portable air conditioners may make sounds that are not familiar to you The sounds listed below are normal Noise reflecting off hard surfaces such as a floor or wall can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are e The compressor may make a pulsating or high pitched sound e Water running from the evaporator to the water tank may make a splashing sound e Refrigerant flowing may make a gurgling sound e Fan sound may come from front and back air vents 14 Page WATER DRAINAGE When the water level of the bottom tray reaches maximum level the unit will beep 8 times and the digital display will show P1 symbol Also the mm cooling or dehumidifying function will stop and the fan only function will start Remove the drain plug Fig 21 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 3 4 hose can be purchased locally Continuous drain hose If this part is unavailable from your local hardware store just attach the drain hose to the drain firmly The hose will fit snug which should prevent any leaking Place the open end of the h
21. umidify 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 sliding round exhaust connector on the exhaust hose by turning counter clockwise See Fig 16 and 17 3 Push in the exhaust hose into the air outlet port at the back of the unit See Fig 18 4 Only extend the exhaust hose to the necessary length We do not recommend extending the exhaust hose more than 8 long If you are interested in purchasing an additional 4 exhaust hose please contact info whynter com for retail sales information NOTES e The duct can be compressed or extended moderately according to the installation requirement but it is desirable to keep the exhaust hose length to a minimum e Do not bend the exhaust hose e Make sure that there are no obstructions around the air outlet of the exhaust hose in order for the exhaust system to work properly rem TIT ml r Your Whynter portable air conditioner is equipped with a mo washable Pre Filter and an Activated Carbon Filter The 1 1 washable air filter removes large particles such as dust WW pet hair and dander Upper filter install install Air filter Installation Lower filter install 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 W
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