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Portable Air Conditioner
AP10001B
Owner’s Manual
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Important Safety Information Improper handling can cause serious damage to the appliance and/or to the user. Please read the following safety information. Electrical Safety This unit is designed for indoor use only. Do not use the unit in extremely humid or wet environments. Do not spray water and wet the housing or control panel. Do not pull the unit by the cord. Always turn the unit off and unplug it from the outlet when cleaning. Unplug the unit if it is not going to
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Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................. I INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 1 PARTS IDENTIFICATION ..................................................................................... 2 BACK VIEW .......................................................................................................... 2 FRONT VIEW ........................
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing this EdgeStar portable air conditioner. We are glad you chose us. We believe that your purchase of this product opens a relationship between you and EdgeStar. We will provide the customer support needed to nurture that relationship. This manual contains important information regarding the proper installation, use and maintenance of your portable air conditioner. Following this manual will ensure that your product will work at its peak performanc
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Parts Identification Front View Window Plate Window Plate with Hole Control Panel Oval Window Kit Adapter Front Air Vent/ Louver Exhaust Hose Handle Remote Sensor Note: You must open the front air Caster vent when operating the unit. Back View Pre-filter Air Intake Exhaust Outlet Upper Drain Valve Air Intake/ Compressor pre-filter Lower Drain Valve EdgeStar Portable Air Conditioner 2
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Installing the Carbon Filter Your EdgeStar portable air conditioner ships with a pre-filter and an activated carbon filter. The carbon filter will help remove contaminates and odors from the air. It is recommended you replace the carbon filter every two to three months, or as needed. It is necessary to clean the pre-filter periodically. Follow the steps below to install the carbon filter: CAUTION: Never operate the air conditioner without the pre-filter a
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Window Kit Installation Instructions You must vent your portable air conditioner when running in it Preparations for installing cooling mode. Your unit includes a window exhaust kit that can be the window kit used to vent the unit out a window. Before you begin, make sure you have all the parts necessary for installation. Window Kit Parts: NOTE: Some models Window Plate Window Plate may ship with foam strips with Hole to minimize air gaps and for insulation purposes.
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Installing the window plates 1. Open your window and place the window kit with grooved side facing outward on the window sill. Then, slide the window kit plate to fit the width of the window. You can use screws to secure the window kit plate from sliding. CAUTION: Secure your 2. Lower the window to secure the window kit in place. You window by using window may need to use duct tape to
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0 2 ” Attaching the oval adapter to the exhaust hose 3. Attach the oval adapter to the hose: A. Extend the end of the exhaust hose B. Thread the duct connector onto the hose by turning it clockwise until it stops. Caution: The unit is designed to be used indoors and freestanding, and not be used outdoors, or be built-in to a cabinet or used under a counter. 4. Roll the unit towards t
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Connecting the exhaust hose to the unit 5. Align the slots on the hose connector to the tabs and snap into the back of the unit. Connecting the oval adapter to the window kit 6. Push the oval adapter through the window kit hole until it snaps in place. After you have installed the exhaust hose and window kit, you can plug in your portable air conditioner and start using it. 7
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Your portable air conditioner is designed to exhaust condensate Notes about the Exhaust water that is collected from the air. This water, in either gaseous or hose droplet form, will be expelled out the exhaust port of the unit. Please take this into account when deciding how to vent it. 1. The exhaust hose supplied with the portable air conditioner can be extended up to approximately 48 inches; however for maximum efficiency, use the shortest length possible. 2. Try to prevent an
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Draining the Unit The unit will need to be drained if set to dehumidify mode. When the portable air conditioner is in cooling mode, it will remove moisture from the air. The condensed water from the air will be collected in an internal reservoir and will be evaporated and exhausted out of the exhaust hose. However, in very humid conditions, the internal reservoir may fill completely. This causes the air conditioner to turn off to avoid overflowing the internal reservoir. The unit will b
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Control Panel Overview Indicator Up Down Lights Button Button LED Display HI AUTO COOL F C MED DRY TIMER ON SLEEP FA N MODE LOW TIMER OFF FAN Power Sleep Fan Speed Mode Timer Button Button Button Button Button Button Function Power Powers the unit on or off. Mode Changes between auto, cool, dehumidify and fan modes. The indicator light will turn on next to the mode you set. Fan Sets the fan speed. The High, Medium, or Low indicator light will turn on next to the fan speed you set.
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Operating the Control Panel Use the Power button to turn the portable air conditioner on and off. Power Auto-Restart: If power to the unit is interrupted, the air conditioner will restart itself in its last used mode/settings once power is restored. The compressor will restart after 3 minutes. Cooling mode cools and dehumidifies the air. If the ambient temperature drops Cooling Mode below the temperature you selected, the compressor turns off and the unit functions with the fan
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The Fan button is used to change the fan speed between High Medium, Fan Button Low and Auto while in Cooling and Fan Only modes. Press the Fan button to select the fan speed. The LED indicator light next to the High, Medium, or Low will light up. The Automatic Fan speed setting does not have a light. The timer can be used to either turn the unit on or off after a number of Timer Button elapsed hours. The timer is adjustable between 1-10 hours in half-hour increments and from 10-2
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Using the Remote Control The remote control can be used instead of the control panel to remotely operate your portable air conditioner. The functions on the remote are the same as on the control panel. NOTES: Be careful not drop Up Button the remote control. Do not Power Button place the remote control in Mode Button Fan Speed Button a location exposed to direct Timer On Button Swing Button Sleep Button sunlight. Timer Off Button Reset Button Lock Button LED Display Button Button Funct
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Normal Sounds Your new portable air conditioner may make sounds that are not familiar to you. Most of the sounds that are made are normal. Hard surfaces like the floor, walls can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The following describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them. The compressor may make a pulsating or high-pitched sound. Water running from the evaporator to the water bin may make a splashing sound. You may hear a
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Cleaning the unit Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the body clean. If necessary, use lukewarm water to dampen a cloth to clean the unit. Use a soft bristle brush to clean between the vents. Carefully use a vacuum cleaner to clean the condenser coils Never use abrasive chemicals, volatile substances, gasoline, detergents, chemically treated cloths, or other cleaning solvents that may damage the cabinet exterior. Never spray water directly on the unit. Cleaning the pre-filters Clean
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Troubleshooting Follow the troubleshooting guide below to resolve common issues. Issue Possible Cause Solution My air conditioner is Unit is not receiving Make sure the unit is not functioning at all power plugged in LCDI power cord is Press the Reset button tripped on the LCDI cord Insufficient power Move the unit to another outlet. Check your circuit breaker. (Refer to the rating label on the back of the unit to determine the Amperage draw) Water reservoir is full Drain the un
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Troubleshooting continued Issue Possible Cause Solution My air conditioner is Unit is not operating in Set the unit to be in not cooling at all cooling mode cooling mode, and lower the set temperature (pg. 11) The compressor is not The compressor may on take up to 3 minutes to turn on, or longer if it is too warm The ambient Lower the room temperature is too high temperature to be below 90°F degrees The filter may be dusty Clean the filters. NOTE: If the ambient or blocked (pg. 1
