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WHYNTER SNO PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
MODEL# : ARC-13W/S
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2 Thank you for choosing the Whynter SNO portable air conditioner. You have bought one of the best portable air conditioners available today. Follow the instructions given in this booklet to obtain the very best performance from your portable air conditioner and take full advantage of the many advance features that your portable air conditioner offers you. We wish you many years of enjoyable use. Please keep this user manual in a safe place for future reference. DISPOSAL
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3 PARTS OVERVIEW 1. Control panel 2. Pull handle 3. Air outlet grille 4. Air filter with grille 5. Drain plug 6. Outdoor air inlet 7. Outdoor exhaust 8. Top handle 9. Power cord
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4 Fig. 2 Incorrect setup Fig. 3 Correct setup
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5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Ensure curtains or other objects are not obstructing the air inlet filters. (Fig.2) • Do not bend or crush the exhaust hose while in use. (Fig.2) • Transport the unit in an upright position only, or leave it in an upright position for at least 2 hours before first use. • Always place the unit on even and hard surface. • 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
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6 WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION In order for this portable air conditioner to work properly, the hot air from the back of the unit must be vented to the outside. Please follow the instructions below for window kit installation. 1. Extend the exhaust hose (Part 1) at least 6” and insert it to the outdoor exhaust outlet at back of the unit. 2. Attach the round connector (Part 3) to the other end of the hose. 3. Open your window and place the adjustable w
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7 INSTALLATION Fig. 4 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 fan-only mode, no exhaust is required. Exhaust hose Installation The exhaust hose must be installed onto the unit. 1. Pull out about 6” of one end of the exhaust hose. 2. Screw the exhaust connector on the exhaust hose in a clockwise motion. 3. Snap the exhaust connect
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8 Window Installation (Fig. 4) 1. Make sure the exhaust hose is properly installed onto the portable air conditioner. 2. Open window or sliding door for approximately 5” (130 mm) 3. Adjust the length of the window kit to the same length and width of the opening of the window or the sliding door. Cut the window piece if necessary to fit the length of your window or sliding door. 4. Place the window kit on your window or sliding door, with the exhaust hole as near to the portable air condi
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9 CONTROL PANEL Fig. 5 1. Stand-by or Comfort (automatic) function button 2. Red - Stand-by 3. Green - Air conditioner is on 4. Orange - On and/or off program is enabled 5. Green - Automatic function is on 6. Remote control signal reception button
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10 OPERATIONS SWITCHING ON THE AIR CONDITIONER The portable air conditioner can be switched on by the remote control or by pressing the On/Off button on the control panel. Without using the remote control, the unit can only be switched on the Comfort (automatic) function. 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 maxim
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11 Fig. 6 INSTALLING BATTERIES • Only use 2 LR03 1.5V Batteries (included) in the remote control. • Always change both batteries at the same time. • To insert the batteries, open the flap on the back of the remote control. Strictly adhere to the polarity signs on the bottom of the battery housing, close the flap once the batteries have been inserted (Fig. 6).
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12 REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS DISPLAYS T1 On/Off D1 Fan speed or the automatic fan function mode (AUTO) T2 Comfort button (automatic) D2 Heating (not enabled) T3 Night Comfort button D3 Cooling function indicator T4 Function Mode selector D4 Dehumidifying function indicator T5 Fan Speed selector D5 Outdoor air outlet enabled (not enabled) T6 Set Time and Program button D6 Night comfort function indicator T7 Increase (+) / Decrease (-) D7 Automati
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13 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 SWITCHING ON/OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER (Button T1) Press the T1 button to switch on/off the air conditioner (Fig. 8). The control system of the air conditioner stores the previously programmed data in its memory; therefore, the settings are not lost when the air conditioner is switched off. When the red LED (2) on the control panel is illuminated, this indicates that the air conditioner is switched off.
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14 When the Comfort function is on, the compressor will stop when the temperature is below 72°F and the compressor will start when the temperature is above 72°F. Fig. 14 NIGHT COMFORT BUTTON (Button T3) Press the T3 button to activate the night comfort function (Fig.14). In this function, the air conditioner gradually increases the set temperature in cooling mode, decreases the noise level and conserves energy at nig
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15 Fig. 10 Fig. 11 COOLING/ DEHUMIDIFICATION ONLY/ FAN ONLY FUNCTION (Button T4) Cooling Mode In this mode, the air conditioner cools and dehumidifies the room. To activate this function, press the T4 Function Mode Selector button until the FROST symbol appears on the display (Fig. 10). When this function mode is set, the compressor will start in approximately 3 minutes. Subsequently, set the desired temp
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16 Fig. 12 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 T4 Function Mode Selector button until just the FAN symbol appears on the display (Fig.12). Subsequently, set the desired fan speed. Please note that when switching function mode, there will be an approximately 3 minutes transition time.
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17 Fig. 13 FAN SPEED CONTROL (Button T5) Press the T5 button to set the fan speed. To change the fan speed, press this button repeatedly to achieve the following sequence (Fig 13): - Low, Medium, High and Automatic When set in Automatic fan speed mode, the air conditioner automatically adjusts the fan speed. In this mode, the greater the difference between the ambient temperature and the set temperature, the higher the fan speed. The fan
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18 SETTING THE FUNCTION PROGRAM MODES This air conditioner has two distinct function programs that can be used to stop and start the appliance at certain times (for example the air conditioner can be programmed to start just before you get home so when you arrive home, the temperature is pleasant). If you wish to use there functions, it is necessary to set the exact time and the function programs to run at the desired times. SETTING THE CURRENT TIME ON THE REMOTE CONTROL (
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19 st nd Setting the On/Off times of the 1 and 2 Function Programs (PROGR. 1 and PROGR.2) To set the air conditioner On/Off times for the two programs proceed as follows (Fig. 16): st • To set the start time of the 1 program - Press the T6 Set Time and Program button repeatedly until the PROGR.1 (D8) symbol with a vertical line on the left appears on the st display (the start time of the 1 program) is displayed. - Press the T7 + /- button to set the time (0:00 – 23:30) when yo
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20 ENABLING AND DISABLING THE FUNCTION PROGRAMS (Button T11) The function program(s) (either one or both) can be enabled or disabled (Fig. 17). st - Press the T11 Enable Program button once and the 1 program (D8) nd is enabled. Press the T11 button again, the 2 program (D9) is enabled. st nd - Press the T11 button again, the 1 and 2 programs (D8 & D9) are enabled. - Press the T11 button again, both programs are disabled. Fig. 17
