Emerson EARC6RE1 User manual

EMERSON
Q U I E T K O O L
Models
EARC6RE1
EARC8RE1
EARC10RE1
EARC12RE1
Electronic Window Air Conditioner
Operating Instructions

INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTION ............................................................................ 1
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 2
PACKING LIST .............................................................................................................3
INSTALLATION&ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS ................................................................4
USING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER ................................................................................. 9
REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................... 11
CARE AND CLEANING........................................................................................................................................... 12
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................. 13

•Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. •Do not use an extension cord.
•Do not remove the ground prong. •Unplug the air conditioner before servicing.
•Do not use a plug adapter. •Use two or more people to move and install the air
conditioner.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before installing and using your air conditioner, please read this owner’s manual carefully. Store this manual in a safe place
for future reference. Your safety and the safety of others is very important to us. Please pay attention to all safety messages
outlined in this owner’s manual.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your air conditioner, follow the following basic
precautions:
This is a safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can harm you or others or even cause death.
All safety messages will directly follow the safety alert symbol and/or the words
” DANGER” or “WARNING”.
Failure to immediately follow these instructions may cause
serious injury or even death.
All Safety messages alert you of potential hazards, how to reduce the chance of injury,
and what can happen if instructions are not followed correctly.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The electrical ratings for your air conditioner are listed on the model and serial number label
located on the front left side of the unit (when facing the front).
Specific electrical requirements are listed in the chart below. Follow the requirements below
for the type of plug on the power supply cord.
Wiring Requirements Power Supply Cord
•115 volts (103 min.-127max)
•0-8 amps
•10-amp time-delay fuse or
circuit breaker
•Use on single outlet circuit only
Recommended Ground Method
For your personal safety, this air conditioner must be grounded. This air conditioner is equipped with a 3-prong power supply cord with a
grounded plug. To minimize the possibility of electrical shock, the cord must be plugged into a 3-prong outlet and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If no 3-prong outlet is available, it is the customer's responsibility to have a properly
grounded 3-prong outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
It is the customer's responsibility: Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
•To contact a qualified electrician National Fire Protection Association
•To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with the One Battery march Park
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 一latest edition, and all local codes and ordinances. Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
LCDI Power Cord and Plug
This air conditioner is equipped with an LCDI (Leakage Current Detection and Interruption) power cord that is required by UL. This
power supply cord contains state-of-the-art electronics that sense leakage current. If the cord is damaged and leakage occurs, power
will be disconnected from the unit. The test and reset buttons on the LCDI Plug are used to check if the plug is functioning properly.
To test the plug:
1 . Plug power cord into a grounded 3-prong outlet
2. Press the RESET button (on some units a green light will turn on).
3. Press the TEST Button, the circuit should trip and cut all power to the air conditioner
(on some units a green light may turn off).
4.Press the RESET button for use. You will hear a click and the A/C is not ready for use.
Notes
•The RESET button must be engaged for proper use.
•The power supply cord must be replaced if it fails to trip when the TEST button is pressed and the unit fails to reset.
•Do not use the power supply cord or plug as an ON/OFF switch. The power supply cord is designed as a protection device only. A
damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a new power supply cord.
•The power supply cord and plug contain no user-serviceable parts. Opening the tamper-resistant case voids all warranty and
performance claims.
Notes: Your unit’s power cord and plug may differ from the one shown.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove the ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire. or electrical shock.

PACKING LIST
(appearance may vary)
IMAGE
PART
QUANTITY
Window Air Conditioner
1
Remote Control
1
Top Mounting Rail
(With sponge)
1
Top Mounting Rail Seal Strip
(Sponge, stick to top mounting rail bottom)
1
Lock Frame
2
Filler Panels
(With "Left"& "Right" remark on the front
face)
2
Sash Lock (Two holes)
1
Window Sash Seal
(Sponge)
1
3/8" Screws
4
1/2" Screws
3
3/4" Screws
4
Foam Top Window Gasket
(Thin sponge for back-up use)
1
Insulation strip (Sponge)
2