Whynter ARC-08WB Air Conditioner User Manual


 
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TIMER (DELAYED SWITCH ON / OFF) FUNCTION
This 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 SW ITCH OFF TIMER
With the air conditioner operating in any function mode, press the TIMER button. The TIMER
OFF light will come on. Then set the desired time delay OFF hours by pressing the UP and
DOW N 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 DOW N 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 & 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 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.
The compressor may make a pulsating or high-pitched sound
Water running from the evaporator to the water tank may make a splashing sound
Refrigerant flowing may make a gurgling sound
Fan sound may come from front and back air vents