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Portable Air Conditioner
AP14009COM
Owner’s Manual
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Important Safety Information Improper handling can cause serious damage to the appliance and/or to the user. This portable air conditioner is not intended for use by children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this product. Electrical Safety This unit is designed for indoor use only. Do not use the unit in extremely humid or wet environments. Do not wet the housing or control panel. Do not pull the unit by the cord. Always turn the unit
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Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................. I TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................ II INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 1 PARTS IDENTIFICATION ..................................................................................... 2 BACK 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 performa
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Parts Identification Front View Remote Control Power Button Indicator Light Button Handle Back View Pre-filter Air Intake Exhaust Outlet Air Intake Caster Power Cord Drain Port EdgeStar Portable Air Conditioner 2
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Installing the Carbon Filter Your 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 attached.
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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 List: NOTE: Exhaust Covers 8 Screws 2 Grated Adapters may be attached to the Grated Adapters. You may need to twist and pull
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Installing the grated adapter 1. Insert the round grated adapters through the back grooved side of the window kit plate with holes. 2. Secure the grated adapters by fastening the screws from flat side of the window kit plate to the holes on the grated adapter. 5
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Installing the window plates 3. 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. 4. Lower the window to secure the window kit in place. You CAUTION: Secure your may need to use duct tape to better secure the window
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20” Attaching the duct connectors to the exhaust hose A. B. 5. Attach the connectors to the hose: A. Extend the ends of the exhaust hose B. Thread the duct connector on by turning it clockwise until it stops. 6. Roll the unit towards the window kit. Leave a space that is at least 20 inches to the wall. 7
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Connecting the duct connector to the unit 7. Align the slots on the duct connector to the tabs and snap into the back of the unit. Connecting the duct connector to the grated adapter 8. Align the slots on the duct connector to the tabs on the grated adapter and snap in place. After you have installed the exhaust hose and window kit, you can plug in your portable air conditione
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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 48 inches; however for maximum efficiency, use the shortest length possible. 2. Try to prevent any kinks or b
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Remote Control Overview LCD Display PowerButton ClockButton Fan SpeedButton TimerButton Celsius/FahrenheitButton ModeButton C/F UpButton DownButton Button Function Powers the unit on or off. Power Sets the fan speed. The Automatic, High, Medium or Low indicator will Fan Speed appear depending on the mode you set. Sets the mode. The Automatic, Cool, Dehumidify and Fan Mode indicator will appear depending on the mode you set. Decreases the Temperature,
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Remote Control LCD Indicators Clock Indicator Transmitter Indicator Timed Hours Speed Indicators Timer Indicator Mode Indicators Fahrenheit and Temperature Setting Indicator Celsius Indicator Indicators Transmitter Appears when the Power or Timer button is signaling the unit. Fan Speed Shows the set fan speed between Automatic, High, Medium and Low. Mode Shows the set mode between Automatic, Cooling, Dehumidify, Fan Only. Temperature Setting Shows the set temperatur
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Operating the Remote Control Use the Power button to turn the portable air conditioner on and off. Power By default when you first use the power button, the unit will begin to operate in cooling mode and the front panel will be illuminated in blue. The unit will remember the last used mode/settings if you shut down and restart. 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 co
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Fan Only mode is used to circulate the air in your room. No temperature Fan Only Mode setting is needed. The front panel lights will be green. To operate the unit in Fan Only mode: 1) Make sure the power cord is plugged into a power outlet. 2) Press the Power button on the remote control. NOTE: Fan Only mode does 3) Press the Mode button until the Fan Only indicator is selected. not require that the exhaust 4) Press the Speed button to select the fan speed. You can choose hos
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The timer can be used to either turn the unit on or off after a number of Timer elapsed hours. The timer is adjustable between 1-24 hours in one hour increments. How to set the unit to automatically turn on: 1) Press the Timer button while the unit and remote are powered off. The On Timer [ ] indicator will be selected and the timed hour indicator will be blinking. 2) Use the Up and Down buttons to set the number of hours you want to pass before the unit turns on. 3) Press th
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Energy Saving Guide Read and follow the guide below to get the best performance and efficiency from your portable air conditioner: Do not cover the air outlet (exhaust) while in use. Do not place the unit in front of curtains or drapes- to ensure they do not obstruct the air intake. Minimize the length of the exhaust hose. Make sure the exhaust hose is as straight as possible and avoid kinks or bends. Keep curtains, blinds or drapes closed during the sunniest part of the da
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Maintenance Clean the air conditioner and filters regularly to maximize performance and efficiency, and prolong the unit’s life. Be sure to always unplug the air conditioner from the power outlet before cleaning. 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 chemi
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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
