Whynter ARC-14SH Air Conditioner User Manual


 
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HEAT MODE
In this mode, the air conditioner heats the room. To activate this function mode, press the
Mode Control button until the indicator comes on. When the heating mode is set, the
compressor will start in approximately 3-5 minutes.
NOTE: In heating mode, cold air is exhausted from the outdoor exhaust port and the
exhaust hose must be connected to exhaust out the cold air. If outside temperature is lower
than inside temperature, air intake hose should be blocked and unit will take in air from the
air filter.
The temperature setting range of this air conditioner is from 61F to 77F. To set the
temperature, press the + or buttons. Once the set temperature is achieved, the
compressor and the fan will stop
NOTE: This unit uses heat pump from heating and the heating mode does not
work when temperature is below 45F.
To set the fan speed, press the Fan Speed button. In heating 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.
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. The timer is
adjustable between 1-24 hours.
SETTING SWITCH OFF TIMER
With the air conditioner operating in any function mode, press the Timer Control button. Then
set the desired time delay OFF hours by pressing the + or - buttons. When the delay time set
has elapsed, the air conditioner switches off.
SETTING DELAYED SWITCH ON TIMER
With the air conditioner is off, press the Timer Control button. Then set the desired time delay
ON hours by pressing the + or - buttons. When the delay time set has elapsed, the air
conditioner switches 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.
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.