Admiral PAC User manual

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PORTABLEAIRCONDITIONER
UseandCareManual
Thank you for purchasing an AdmiraF Portable Air Conditioner. Please read this
"Use and Care Manual" carefully before installing and using this appliance. Keep
this manual for future reference.
For Service Call 1 877 465 3566

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Introduction .................................................. 1
Air Conditioning Safety ........................................ 2-3
Identification of Parts
Identification of Parts ......................................... 4
Control Panel ............................................... 5
Remote Controller ............................................ 6-7
Installation Instructions
Accessories and Window Kit Installation .......................... 8
Select the Installation Locations ................................ 9
Operation Instructions
Notes ................................................... 10
Operation Instructions ....................................... 11
Cooling and Dry ........................................... 12
Smart ................................................... 13
Timer ................................................... 14
Heater and Super .......................................... 15
Protection .................................................. 16
Maintenance ................................................ 17
Troubleshooting .............................................. 18
Warranty ................................................... 19

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the portable air conditioner to provide you and your family
with all of the "Home Comfort" requirements for your home, cottage, or office. The
appliance can be moved from room to room within your home and set-up in just
minutes.
It is a multi-functional room air exchanging, air-processing appliance, designed to
offer you the functions of: Air Conditioning, Dehumidifying, Heating (for heating
model only) and Independent Fan.
This manual will provide you with valuable information necessary for the proper
care and maintenance for your new appliance. Please take a few moments and
read the instructions thoroughly. If properly maintained, your appliance will give
you many years of trouble-free operation.
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1. All wiring must comply with local and national electrical does and be
installed by a qualified electrician. If you have any questions regarding
the following instruction, contact a qualified electrician.
2. Check available power supply and resolve any wiring problems before
installation and operation of this unit.
3. For your safety and protection, this unit is grounded through the power
cord plug when plugged into a matching wall outlet. If you are not sure
whether the wall outlets in your home ar e properly grounded, please
consult a an electrician. Do not use plug adapters or extension cords
with this unit. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only with
a heavy appliance extension cord (available at most local hardware stores).

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AiR CONDiTiONERSAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey
all safety messages.
This is the SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or
"WARNING." These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously inured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously inured if you
don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell
you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
!IVlPORTANTSAFETYiNSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury when using your air conditioner, follow these basic
precautions:
• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
• Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Unplug air conditioning before
servicing.
Use two or more people to
move and install air conditioner.
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INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS
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The portable air conditioner should be connected
to a 115 V, 60 Hz, 15- or 20-amp fused 3-prong
grounded outlet.
The use of a time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit
breaker is recommended.
All wiring must comply with local and national
electrical codes and be installed by a qualified
electrician. If you have any questions, contact
a qualified electrician.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Do not store flammable materials near
the unit.
• Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
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Power Supply Cord
NOTE:Your unit's device may differ from the one shown.
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AReset Button 8 Test Button
This room air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord required
by UL. This power supply cord contains state-of-the-art electronics that
sense leakage current. If the cord is crushed, the electronics detect leakage
current and power will be disconnected in a fraction of a second.
To test your power supply cord:
1. Plug power supply cord into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
2. Press RESET.
3. Press TEST (listen for click; Reset button will trip and pop out).
4. Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will latch and
remain in).The poser supply cord is ready for operation.
NOTES:
• The Reset button must be pushed in for proper operation.
• The power supply cord must be replaced if it fails to trip when the
test button is pressed or fails to rest.
•Do not use the power supply cord as as an off/on switch. The
power supply cord is designed as a protective device.
•A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a new power
supply cord obtained from the product manufacturer and must not
be repaired.
• The power supply cord contains no use serviceable parts. Opening
the tamper-resistant case voids all warranty and performance claims.
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTION
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD I
Use two or more people to move and I
install air conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or I
other injury.
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Remove packaging materials
• Remove and properly dispose of packaging materials.
Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before
turning on the air conditioner. Rub a small amount
of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers.
Wipe with warm water and dry.
• Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,
flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove
tape or glue. These products can damage the
surface of your air conditioner.
• Handle air conditioner with care.

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iDENTiFiCATiONOF PARIS
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•Front
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Control panel
Cold air outlet
Signal receptor
Remote controller
Transport handle
Air outlet hose
Evaporator air intake
Air intake hose
Drain port
Power supply
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Consequently, the shape may differ from that of the air conditioner you have selected.

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iDENTiFiCATiONOF PARIS
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ON/OFF button: to start or stop the appliance
MODE button: to select the operation mode
FAN button: to select fan speed
TIMER ON button: to set or cancel the timer on operation
TIMER OFF button: to set or cancel the timer off operation
TEMP./TIMER setting button: to adjust the real time or set time
RUN indicator(green): it lights all the time when the appliance is running
WATER FULL indicator(red): it lights when water is full
Electrical heater button(Not available for cooling only model ): to heat the room
LCD display: It is exactly the same as LCD display on remote controller except
temperature display.
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Display set temperature with flashing

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REMOTECONTROLLER
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The remote controller transmits signals to the system.
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ON/OFF BUTTON
The appliance will be started when it is
energized or will be stopped when it is
in operation, if you press this button.
_ MODE BUTTON
Used to select the operation mode.
FAN BUTTON
Used to select fan speed in sequence
auto, high, or low.
ROOM TEMPERATURE
SETTING BUTTONS
Used to select the room temperature.
Used to adjust the real time or set time.
_ SWING BUTTON
Used to adjust the direction of air flow.
SMART BUTTON
Used to enter fuzzy logic operation directly,
regardless of the unit is on or off.
TIMER ON BUTTON
Used to set or cancel the timer on operation.
TIMER OFF BUTTON
Used to set or cancel the timer off operation.
HEATER BUTTON
(For electrical heating model)
Used to select or cancel electrical heating mode.
SUPER BUTTON(For cooling model)
Used to start or stop the fast cooling.
Indication symbols on LCD:
Signal transmit. (_ Auto fan speed High
A Smart indicator _ High fan speed
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_ Cooling indicator _,l Low fan speed LOW
Dry indicator
_ Display set temperature
Fan only indicator
Used to regulate temperature
in Smart mode or Dry mode
(See page 9 "Smart Mode"
for details)
OFFOO IJIJoN _.13_ Indicator of Timer on and Timer off
Display real time
Note:l. Each mode and relevant function will be further specified in following pages.
2.All functions can be realized in control panel except three buttons:SUPER, SMART and SWING.
3.If the • • Buttons are pressed at the same time, the temperature LED display will alternate between and

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REMOTECONTROLLER
•How to Insert the Batteries
Remove the battery cover according to the arrow direction.
Insert new batteries making sure that the (+) and (-) of
battery are matched correctly.
Reattach the cover by sliding it back into position.
Note:
•Use 2LR03 AAA(1.Svolt) batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Replace batteries with new ones of the same type when the display
becomes dim.
Storage and Tips for Using the Remote Controller
The remote controller may be stored mounted on a wall
with a holder.
Note: The remote controller holder is an optional part.
Remote controller holder ,1
How to Use
To operate the air conditioner, aim the remote
controller at the remote controller receiver
window. The remote control will operate the air
conditioner at a distance of up to 7m (230 when
pointing at remote control receiver window of the
air conditioner.
signal receptor
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INSTALLATION
installation accessories
Description Quantity
Air inlet hose .......................................... l/set
stretches from 17 3/4"(45cm) up to
70 5/8"(180cm)
Air outlet hose ........................................ l/set
stretches from 17 3/4"(45cm) up to
70 5/8"(180cm)
Window exhaust adapter ........................ 2/set
Adapter ...................................................... 2/set
Window/patio door slider kit ..................... 3/set
from 28 3/8"(72cm) up to
55 5/8"(140cm)
Note: Air outlet hose should be mounted on right or left
hand side.
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Window kit installation
Your window kit has been designed to fit most standard
vertical and horizontal window applications. However, it
may be necessary for you to improvise/modify some
aspects of the installation procedures for certain types of
windows. Please refer to Figures 1 & 2 below for minimum
and maximum window openings.
Note: Window kit is just available for some models.
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Window slider kit
minimum: 28 1/8"(72cm)
maximum:55 3/8"(140cm)
FIGURE 1
Window slider kit
minimum: 28 1/8"(72cm)
maximum:55 3/8"(140cm)
FIGURE 2

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iNSTALLATiONiNSTRUCTiONS
•Beside a window, a door, or a sliding door.
•Keep the required distance from the return air outlet to the wall or other obstacles at least 50cm ,(19.5")
• Fix one end of the air hose on the air intake or outlet underside the appliance.
• Extend the air hose to insure other end of the air hose has clearance between the window, door,
sliding door, or wall hole.
• Air outlet or intake cannot be blocked by protective grid or any obstacle.
• The distance between the two ends of the air hose should be kept at 200mm minimum, (8")
Note: the cooling capacity will decrease when using a single air hose, but air outlet temperature
gets lower, and a particular point in the room will cool faster.
• Air outletor intake indoor side cannot be blocked bya curtain, or anyobstacle.
• The end of the air hose cannot be blocked bya shutter or any obstacle.
• Do not bend theair hosewhen assembling, keep itstraight asin figure 3.
When appliance is in cool or dry mode, condensation will concentrate in water box of chassis-
when the box is full, water full indicator shows on red, LCD window appears the wrong sign E.
The appliance stops running at the same time. Now the power supply should be shut off. Next,
pull out the rubber plug in the drain port of the appliance, drain the water into a prepared container,
or drain the water by moving the appliance to a suitable place.
Note: water should be drained out when the water full light on, otherwise, the appliance will not work when
you start it again.
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Before staring this unit
1. Select a suitable location, making sure you have easy access
to an electrical outlet.
2. Install the flexible exhaust hose and adjustable window slider
kit as depicted in Fig.1.
Note: 1. Step 2 is required only while using cooling or dry mode,
in cooling mode you can select to install two hoses or air
outlet hoses only, in dry mode you may install air outlet
hose only.
2. While running or installing, the hoses cannot be blocked Fig. 1
by curtains or any obstacle.
3. Plug the appliance into a grounded electrical outlet. Please select an appropriate power
supply.
4. To turn the appliance on, press On/Off button.
Note: Do not use aregular extension cord./fit is necessary to use an extension cord with this unit,
use an approved "air conditioner" extension cord only.
(Available at most local hardware stores)

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iNSTALLATiONiNSTRUCTiONS
• Please read this manual before installing and using the
portable air conditioner
Test run the air conditioner after finishing installation,
and record deatils of operation.
Type of fuse used on the Control Circuit is a 50-1, with
rating 2.5A, T, 250V.
The fuse /circuit breaker for the unit is to be proided by
the user according to the current at maximum power input or use.

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OPERATIONiNSTRUCTiONS
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[] At "FAN ONLY" mode, only "High" and "Low" are available.
At "DRY" mode, airflow is set at "Low" automatically, "FAN"
button is ineffective in this case.
[] Range of available set temperature
COOLING 18 (64)_32 (90)
DRY room temperature+2 (4 )
FAN ONLY unable to set
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HEATER (SUPER), SMART, DRY, TIMER ON and TIMER OFF operation modes will be specified
in the following pages,
•Changing modes during operation, sometimes the unit does not respond at once. Wait 3 minutes.
•Wait 3 minutes before restarting the appliance.

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OPERATIONiNSTRUCTiONS
If you want to cool the room, you can operate the appliance as follows:
1. Press MODE button and select cooling mode.
2. Press FAN button to select the fan speed you need.
3. You also can set the appropriate temperature by using the temperature
button.
4. When all the above is done, you can press ON/OFF button to make the
appliance run with cooling mode.
5. You can adjust the fan direction by pressing swing button, press once
for swing, and press again to stop.
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The appliance also gives you the function of drying.
1. Press MODE button and press select dry mode.
2. You can set the appropriate temperature by using the temperature button.
3. Press ON/OFF button to make the appliance run with dry mode.
4. You can adjust the fan direction by pressing SWING button, press once for swing,
and press again to stop.
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Note: •Dry mode cannot be used to cool the room.
• It requires hot air outlet hose in Dry mode.
•In drymode, fan speed ispreset byappliance, so fan button is notapplicable.
1. If you select cooling or dry mode while appliance is in another mode, the compressor
wilt be delay-protected. Wait for 3-5 minutes, the appliance will run again. Do not
press any button during the waiting time, or the appliance will re-count the protected
time.
2. In cooling or dry mode, when the room temperature is up to set the temperature, the
compressor will stop running, and fan only is at rest.

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OPERATIONiNSTRUCTiONS
Press the SMART button, the unit enters smart mode(fuzzy logic operation) directly whether
the unit is on or off. In this mode, temperature and fan speed are automatically set based on the
actual room temperature.
Press the FAN button in sma[},mode, if the appliance is in cooling mode, fan speed
changes in turns: Auto-High-Low; if the appliance is in dry mode, the LCD displays as
figure on the right, but in fact, there is Auto-speed only.
Cooling only models
Indoor temperature Operation mode
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26°C (79°F) or below DRY
Over 26°C (79°F)
Target temperature
Room temperature
decrease 1.5 after
operate for 3 minutes
COOLING 26°C (79°F)
SMART button is ineffective in SUPER mode.
Note: Temperature, airflow and direction are controlled automatically in SMART mode.
However, a decrease or rise of up to 1 "C (2) can be set with the remote controller or
control panel if you still feel uncomfortable.
Your feeling
Slightly warmer
A decrease up to
2°C (4°F) can be set
Slightly cooler
A rise up to
2°C (4°F) can be set
Uncomfortable
because of
unsuitable air
flow volume.
Uncomfortable
because of
unsuitable flow
direction.
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adjustment procedure
_\ Press once to lower the High
set temp by 1°C (2°F) Low
Press twice to lower the
set temp by 2°C (4°F) Lo_
Press once to raise the High
set temp by 1°C (2°F) Low
_\ Press twice to raise the High
set temp by 2°C (4°F) Low
Fan speed alternates among High and
Low each time this button is pressed.
Press it once, the vertical adjustment
louver swings to change vertical airflow
direction. Press it again, swings stops.
Note: There is no swing button on the control
panel, if you hold down FAN button 3 seconds,
it can realize swing function on the control
panel. Hold down the FAN button 3 seconds
again, you cancancel it.

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OPERATIONiNSTRUCTiONS
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It is convenient to set the timer on with TIMER ON button when you
go out in the morning to achieve a comfortable room temperature
at the time you get home.
When you press TIMER ON, the ON indicator will flash 0.5 seconds,
and the preset time with displaying 12:00 flashes at the same time.
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Press the & or _ button once, the set time will increase or decrease
10 minutes. Hold down the button 1.5 seconds, the set time will increase
or decrease 10 minutes twice.
The set time clock is 24 hours format, it can be set within 24 hours at most.
When you have selected the set time for timer on, you must press
TIMER ON again, then the appliance can be set with TIMER ON.
How to cancel timer on
Hold down the TIMER ON button 3 seconds to cancel timer on, or the
timer you set is available everyday.
You also can set the timer off with TIMER OFF button.
The instructions are similar to timer on mode.
Real time can be adjusted in any mode. You can press
TIMER ON and TIMER OFF at the same time,It flashes 0.5 seconds,
and the time displays: 12:00. You can start to adjust the real time.
Press once_ to lower the time by 1 minute. If you hold down the
button for 1.5 seconds ,you can lower the time by 10 minutes.
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OPERATIONiNSTRUCTiONS
• SUPER mode is used to start or stop fast cooling.
Fast cooling operates at high fan speed, changing the set temperature
automatically to 18°C (64°F)
• SUPER mode can be set when the appliance is in operation or energized.
• in SUPER mode, you can set airflow direction or timer. If you want to
escape from SUPER mode, press any -SUPER, MODE, FAN, ON/OFF
or TEMPERATURE SETTING button, the display will return to the original
mode.
Note:
•SMART buttons are not available in SUPER mode.
•The Appliance will continue working in SUPER mode with set temperature of 18 , if
you do not press any of the buttons mentioned above.
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• You can press HEATER button to come into heater mode.
• Press FAN button, fan speed changes in turns:Auto-High-Low.
• You can set TIMER ON or TIMER OFF in heating mode.
• The appliance will escape from heating mode by pressing HEATER
button again. Then the appliance comes into fan only mode.
Note:
,HEATER button is available in any mode.
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PROTECTION
The protective device may trip and stop the appliance in the cases listed below,
Outdoor air temperature is over 43°C (109°F)
COOLING Room temperature is below 18°C (64°F)
DRY Room temperature is below 18°C (64°F)
If the air conditioner runs in COOLING or DRY mode with door or window opened for along time when relative
humidity is above 80%,dew may drip down from the outlet.
O The protective device will work in the following cases.
•Restarting the unit at once after operation stops or changing mode during operation, you need
wait 3 minutes.
• Connect to power supply and turn on the unit at once, it may start 20 seconds later.
"If the plug is taken out, when you restart the appliance, it will return to the original mode,
TIMER ON and TIMER OFF must be set again,
In COOLING or DRY operation, it is possible that water full indicator(red) lights.Please cut off
the power supply, move the appliance to a suitble place to pull out the water plug and drain
the water. After this, be sure to re-install the plug, or the appliance may leak and make your
room wet.
If the appliance is placed in a position admitting drain water, you also can connect the drain
hose to the drain port to drain water.

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MAINTENANCE
Wipe with a soft
and dry cloth.
Use lukewarm water
(below 40°C) to clean
if the appliance
is very dirty.
dry and
soft ctoth to
Never use volatile substance
such as gasoline or polishing
powder to clean the appliance.
Never sprinkle water onto the
main unit
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it is necessary to clean the air filter
after using it for about 100 hours.
Clean it as follows:
Stop the appliance
and remove the air
filter.
Stop the appliance first,
then push up
the air filter.
Clean and reinstall the air filter.
If the dirt is conspicuous,
wash it with a solution of
detergent in lukewarm water!
After cleaning, dry it in a
shaded and cool place, ther
reinstall it..
Clean the air filter every two weeks
if the air conditioner operates in an
extremely dusty environment.
1. If the appliance will not be used for a long time, be sure to Pull out the rubber plug of the
drain port underside, in order to drain the water.
2. Keep the appliance running with fan only for a half day during a sunny day to dry the appliance
inside and prevent from going moldy.
3. Stop the appliance and pull out the power supply plug, then take out the batteries of remote
controller and store appliance properly in a clean and dry environment.
4. Clean the air filter and reinstall it.
5. Remove the air hoses and store them properly in a dean and dry environment, and cover
the hole tightly.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
The following cases may not always be amalfunction, please check suggestions below before asking
for service,
Does not run
Runs for a short while only I
Runs but not cooling
Water leaks durin(
moving I
Does not run and water full
indicator lights
•If the protector trip or fuse is blown.
•Please wait for 3 minutes and start again,
protector device may be preventing unit from
working.
®If batteries in the remote controller exhausted.
• If the plug is not properly plugged in.
e If the set temperature is close to room
temperature, you can lower the set temperature.
•Air outlet blocked by obstacle.
Take the obstacle away.
• If the door or window is open.
•If there is another heating appliance working.
like heater or lamp, etc..
o The air filter is dirty, please clean it.
o Air outlet or intake blocked.
• Set temperature is too high.
• Drain the condensate before moving.
• Pull out the rubber plug to drain water.
® If it is often in this state, please contact
qualified service technicial.