Quirky AROS User manual

Part of the Quirky + GE collection of smart products,
Aros is an app-enabled air conditioner that reacts to
its surroundings to save you time, energy and money.
SMARTWINDOWAIRCONDITIONER
AROS

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TABLEOFCONTENTS
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
About smart technology
About the controls on the air conditioner
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTINGTIPS
CAREANDCLEANING
WARRANTY
CUSTOMERSUPPORT
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For reference, jot down the serial number here:
MODEL #BOWAC
SERIAL #
Find this number on a label on the side of the air conditioner.
Complete owner’s manual also at quirky.com/aros/manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
WARNINGFORYOURSAFETYTHEINFORMATIONIN
THISMANUALMUSTBEFOLLOWEDTOMINIMIZETHE
RISKOFFIREELECTRICSHOCKORPERSONALINJURY
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
• Usethisapplianceonlyforitsintendedpurposeasdescribed
inthisowner’smanual
• Thisairconditionermustbeproperlyinstalledinaccordance
withtheinstallationinstructionsbeforeitisused
• Neverunplugyourairconditionerbypullingonthe
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from the receptacle.
• Replaceimmediatelyallelectricservicecordsthathave
becomefrayedorotherwisedamagedAdamagedpower
supplycordmustbereplacedwithanewpowersupplycord
obtainedfromthemanufacturerandnotrepairedDonotuse
acordthatshowscracksorabrasiondamagealongitslength
orateithertheplugorconnectorend
• TurntheunitOFFandunplugyourairconditionerbeforeyou
begincleaning
• QuirkyGEdonotsupportanyservicingoftheair
conditionerWestronglyrecommendthatyoudonotattempt
toservicetheairconditioneryourself
• Foryoursafetydonotstoreorusecombustiblematerials
gasolineorotherflammablevaporsorliquidsinthevicinity
of this or any other appliance.
• Allairconditionerscontainrefrigerantswhichunderfederal
lawmustberemovedpriortoproductdisposalIfyouare
gettingridofanoldproductwithrefrigerantscheckwiththe
companyhandlingdisposalaboutwhattodo
• Ifthereceptacledoesnotmatchtheplugthereceptaclemust
bechangedoutbyaqualifiedelectrician
• Thisairconditioningsystemrequirescontractorsand
technicianstousetoolsequipmentandsafetystandards
approvedforusewiththisrefrigerant
• DONOTuseequipmentcertifiedforRrefrigerantonly
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety,
this appliance must be properly grounded.
DONOTUSEANADAPTERPLUGWITHTHISAPPLIANCE
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong
(grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.
Power cord includes a current interrupter device. A test and
reset button is provided on the plug case. The device should
be tested on a periodic basis by first pressing the TEST button
and then the RESET button while plugged into the outlet. If the
TEST button does not trip or if the RESET button will not stay
engaged, discontinue use of the air conditioner and contact a
qualified service technician.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The air conditioner should always be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that
matches the rating plate. This provides the best performance
and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could
cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
See the installation instructions’ Electrical Requirements
section for specific electrical connection requirements.
WARNING
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
RISK OF FIRE could cause serious injury or death
DO NOT use an extension cord with this window
air conditioner
DO NOT use surge protectors or multi-outlet adapters
with this window air conditioner
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATION
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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NOTE The default temperature reading on the display is degree
Fahrenheit (°F). To change the display to degree Celsius (°C),
press Temperature Increase and Temperature Decrease at the
same time and hold for 3 seconds. Repeat the process to change
back to degree Fahrenheit (°F).
POWER
Turns air conditioner on and off. When turned on,
the display will show the room temperature.
MODE
Use to set the air conditioner to Cool, Eco, or Fan-only mode
FANSPEED
Use to set the fan speed to High, Med, or Low on the unit
TEMPERATUREINCREASE/DECREASE
Use up and down arrows to set temperature
when in Cool or Eco mode
DISPLAY
Shows the room temperature. Shows the set temperature
while setting the temperature in Cool or Eco modes.
ABOUTTHECONTROLSONTHEAIRCONDITIONER
Lights will illuminate next to each option when activated
to indicate the selected settings.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ABOUTSMARTTECHNOLOGY
Aros has smart features that extend its functionality. It can be
controlled from the Wink app on your mobile device and set to
gather information about your schedule, location, usage, and
more—to help automatically and efficiently maintain the perfect
temperature for your home.
For more information, download and launch the Wink app on
your mobile device then follow its instructions to connect.

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DONOTOPERATEINFREEZINGOUTDOORCONDITIONS
This air conditioner was not designed for and should not be
used in freezing outdoor conditions.
COOLMODE
Use the Cool mode at Low, Med, or High for cooling. Use the
Temperature Increase / Decrease controls to set the desired
temperature between 64°F and 86°F in 1°F increments.
An electronic thermostat is used to maintain the room
temperature. The compressor will cycle on and off to keep the
room at the set level of comfort. Set the thermostat at a lower
number and the indoor air will become cooler. Set the thermostat
at a higher number and the indoor air will become warmer.
NOTEIf Aros is off and is then turned on while set to a cool
setting or if turned from a fan setting to a cool setting, it may
take approximately 3 minutes for the compressor to start and
for cooling to begin.
COOLINGDESCRIPTIONS
For normal cooling-SelecttheCoolmodeand
HighorMedfanwithamiddlesettemperature
For maximum cooling-SelecttheCoolmode
andHighfanwithalowersettemperature
For quieter and nighttime cooling-Selectthe
CoolmodeandLowfanwithamiddlesettemperature
ECOMODE
This mode optimizes the cooling power of your air conditioner,
thereby saving you energy. Once the set point temperature
has been reached, the fan will cycle off to save energy. The fan
will cycle back on periodically to ensure all cooling capacity in
the system is used. This mode is the default mode for the unit.
Each time the unit is powered off, it will restart in Eco mode ON.
The first time the unit is turned on, the settings will be 70° and
Low fan. You can adjust the fan speed and temperature to your
personal comfort.
EcoONhelpsminimizeelectricityuseItisnormalforthefan
tocycleoffandthenbackoninthismodeThison/offcycle
canrepeatmultipletimesBecausethefanwillcycleoff
youmaynoticeavariationinroomtemperatureandhumidity
EcoOFFWhenthismodeisnotengagedthefanwillrun
continuouslyandinCoolmodethecompressorwillcycleon
andofftomaintainroomtemperature
FANONLYMODE
Use the Fan-only mode at Low, Med, or High fan speed to provide
air circulation and filtering without cooling. Since Fan-only
settings do not provide cooling, a set temperature cannot be
entered. The room temperature will appear in the display.
POWEROUTAGERECOVERYFEATURE
In the case of a power outage or interruption, the unit will
automatically restart in the settings last used aer the power
is restored.

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ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS
Aros requires a 115/120-volt AC, 60-Hz grounded outlet
protected with a 15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.
The 3-prong grounding plug minimizes the possibility of electric
shock hazard. If the wall outlet you plan to use is only a 2-prong
outlet, it is your responsibility to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
CAUTION
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord.
Do not change the plug on the power cord of this air conditioner.
Aluminum house wiring may present special problems; consult
a qualified electrician.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFOREYOUBEGINREADTHESEINSTRUCTIONS
COMPLETELYANDCAREFULLY
• Important-Savetheseinstructionsforlocalinspector’suse
• Important-Observeallgoverningcodesandordinances
• Notetoinstaller-Besuretoleavethese
instructionswiththeconsumer
• Notetoconsumer-Keepthese
instructionsforfuturereference
• Skilllevel-Installationofthisappliance
requiresbasicmechanicalskills
• Completiontime-Approximatelyhour
• Werecommendthattwopeopleinstallthisproduct
• Properinstallationistheresponsibilityoftheinstaller
• Productfailureduetoimproperinstallation
isnotcoveredunderthewarranty
• YouMUSTuseallsuppliedpartsanduseproper
installationproceduresasdescribedinthese
instructionswheninstallingthisairconditioner
Power cord includes a current interrupter device. A test and
reset button is provided on the plug case. The device should
be tested on a periodic basis by first pressing the TEST button
and then the RESET button while plugged into the outlet. If the
TEST button does not trip or if the RESET button will not stay
engaged, discontinue use of the air conditioner and contact a
qualified service technician.
TOOLSYOUWILLNEED
Phillips head screwdriverflat-blade screwdriver
scissors or knife
level ruler or tape measure
pencil

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PARTSINCLUDED
Aros air conditioner le extension right extension
top mounting rail panel clips (2)
top mounting rail seal strip
window sash seal foam top window gasket lockingbracket
typeAscrews typeBscrews

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 WINDOWREQUIREMENTS
• Theseinstructionsareforastandarddouble-hungwindow
Youwillneedtomodifythemforothertypesofwindows
• Theairconditionercanbeinstalledwithoutthesideextensionsif
neededtofitinanarrowwindowSee the window opening dimensions.
• Allsupportingpartsmustbesecuredtofirmwoodmasonry, or metal.
• Theelectricaloutletmustbewithinreachofthepower cord.
• Followthedimensionsinthetableandillustration
withextensions
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”” ”
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wood
sill
vinylframe
/”higherthan
stormwindowframe
storm
windowframe
/”higherthanvinylframe
onsomewindows
 STORMWINDOWREQUIREMENTS
A storm window frame will not allow the air conditioner
to tilt toward the outside, and will keep it from draining
properly. To adjust for this, attach a piece of wood to the sill.
• Width”
• LengthLongenoughtofitinsidethewindowframe
• ThicknessTodeterminethethicknessplaceapiece
ofwoodonthesilltomakeit/”higherthanthetop
ofthestormwindowframeorthevinylframe
Attach securely with nails or screws provided by the installer.
top mounting rail
seal strip
FRONTVIEW
top mounting rail
remove backing seal from seal strip
 ATTACHTHETOPMOUNTINGRAILSEALSTRIP
Remove backing from top mounting rail seal strip and
adhere it to the bottom of the top mounting rail.

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 PREPARETHEAIRCONDITIONER
Attach the top mounting rail to the air conditioning unit
using  type A screws.
Attach right and le panel clips to the unit by sliding them
into place.
le right
 PREPAREYOURSTANDARDDOUBLEHUNGWINDOW
Cut the window sash seal to the proper length for your
window. Remove the seal’s backing and adhere it to the
underside of the window sash.
Install right and le extensions by sliding them over the
top and bottom mounting rails on each side of the unit. Pull
fabric panels from outside edges of the extensions toward
the unit, then hook onto the panel clips to secure.
 INSTALLTHEAIRCONDITIONERINTHEWINDOW
Place Aros on the sill with the bottom mounting rail against
its back edge.
Center it and close the window securely behind the
top mounting rail.
• Arosshouldbelevelorslightlytiltedoutside
• Usealevelabouta/bubblewillbethecorrectcaseslant
totheoutside

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 INSTALLLOCKINGBRACKETANDFOAMTOP
WINDOWGASKET
CAUTION: To prevent broken glass or damage to windows,
on vinyl or other similarly constructed windows, attach the
locking bracket to the window side jamb with 1 type B screw.
vinyl
A) Cut foam top window gasket to the window width,
then stuff it between the glass and the window.
B) Stuff the foam between the glass and the window to
prevent air and insects from getting into the room.
NOTE: If the gasket supplied does not fit your window,
obtain appropriate material locally to provide a proper
installation seal.
wood

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSES WHATTODO
AIRCONDITIONER
DOESNOTCOOL
ASITSHOULD
Cooling coils have iced up
Cold air is escaping
The room may have been hot
The air filter is dirty
The temp control may not be
set correctly
Airflow is restricted
The current interrupter device
is tripped
Power failure
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped
Air conditioner
does not start
See AIRCONDITIONERFREEZINGUP (opposite page).
Check for open furnace registers and cold air returns.
When the air conditioner is first turned on, you need to allow
time for the room to cool down.
Clean the filter at least every 30 days. See the Care and
Cleaning section (opposite page).
In the Cool mode, press temperature decrease.
Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or furniture blocking the
front of the air conditioner.
Press the RESET button located on the power cord plug. If the
RESET button will not stay engaged, discontinue use of the air
conditioner and contact a qualified service technician.
There is a protective time delay (approximately 3 minutes) to
prevent tripping of the compressor overload. For this reas,on the
unit may not start normal cooling for 3 minutes aer it is turned
back on.
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace the fuse
or reset the breaker.
Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed completely into
the outlet.
The unit will automatically restart in the settings last used aer
the power is restored.
AIRCONDITIONER
DOESNOTSTART

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WATERCOLLECTS
INBASEPAN
WATERDRIPSINDOORS
AIRCONDITIONER
FREEZINGUP
Moisture removed from air and
drains into base pan
The air conditioner is not tilted
to the outside
Ice blocks the air flow and stops
the air conditioner from cooling
the room
This is normal for a short period in areas with little humidity;
normal for a longer period in very humid areas.
For proper water disposal, make sure the air conditioner slants
slightly away from the case front to the rear.
WATERDRIPSOUTSIDE Hot, humid weather This is normal.
Set the controls at High Fan or High Cool and set the
thermostat to a higher temperature.
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSES WHATTODO
CAUTIONDONOTOPERATETHEAIRCONDITIONER
WITHOUTAFILTERBECAUSEDIRTANDLINTWILLCLOG
ITANDREDUCEPERFORMANCE
CARE AND CLEANING
GRILLEANDCASE
Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug from the wall
outlet before cleaning.
To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not use bleach
or abrasives.
OUTDOORCOILS
The coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner should be
checked regularly. If they are clogged with dirt or soot, they
may be professionally cleaned.
AIRFILTER
The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and
cleaned at least every 30 days or more oen if necessary.
To remove, pull the tab on the right side of the unit until the
filter is out.
Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and let the filter
dry before replacing it. Do not clean the filter in a dishwasher.

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EXCLUSIONOFIMPLIEDWARRANTIES
Your sole and exclusive remedy is product
replacement as provided in this Limited
Warranty. Any implied warranties, including
the implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to
one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
THISWARRANTYISEXTENDEDTOTHE
ORIGINALPURCHASERANDANYSUCCEEDING
OWNERFORPRODUCTSPURCHASEDFOR
HOMEUSEWITHINTHEUSA
SOMESTATESDONOTALLOWTHEEXCLUSION
ORLIMITATIONOFINCIDENTALOR
CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGESTHISWARRANTY
GIVESYOUSPECIFICLEGALRIGHTSANDYOU
MAYALSOHAVEOTHERRIGHTSWHICHVARY
FROMSTATETOSTATETOKNOWWHATYOUR
LEGALRIGHTSARECONSULTYOURLOCALOR
STATECONSUMERAFFAIRSOFFICEORYOUR
STATE’SATTORNEYGENERAL
EXCLUSIONOFIMPLIEDWARRANTIESEXCEPT
WHEREPROHIBITEDORRESTRICTEDBYLAW
THEREARENOWARRANTIESWHETHER
EXPRESSORALORSTATUTORYWHICH
EXTENDBEYONDTHEDESCRIPTIONONTHE
FACEHEREOFINCLUDINGSPECIFICALLYTHE
IMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITY
ORFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE
WARRANTORQUIRKY
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WARRANTY
Quirky + GE Aros Air Conditioner
One-Year Limited Warranty
Staple your receipt here.
Proofoftheoriginalpurchasedateisneededtomakea
warrantyclaim
FORTHEPERIODOF
One Year from the date of the original purchase
WEWILLREPLACE
Airconditioningunitforanyproductwhichfailsduetoa
defectinmaterialsorworkmanshipThereplacementunit
iswarrantedfortheremainderofyourproduct’soriginal
oneyearwarrantyperiod
TOMAKEAWARRANTYCLAIM
Contact customer service by calling
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WHAT’SNOTCOVERED
• Customer instruction. This owner’s manual provides
information regarding operating instructions and user
controls.
• Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance. If you
have an installation problem, or if the air conditioner
is of improper cooling capacity, contact your dealer or
installer. You are responsible for providing adequate
electrical, plumbing, and other connecting facilities.
• Failure of the product resulting from modifications
to the product or due to unreasonable use, including
failure to provide reasonable and necessary
maintenance.
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
• Failure due to corrosion on models not corrosion-
protected.
• Damage to the product caused by improper power
supply voltage, accident, fire, floods, or acts of God.
• Incidental or consequential damage caused by
possible defects with this air conditioner.
• Damage caused aer delivery.

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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or call QUIRKY
Complete owner’s manual also at quirky.com/aros/manual
FCCCOMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Quirky could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF Exposure Statement: To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF Exposure
guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum 20cm
distance between the device and your body. Use only the supplied antenna.