ritetemp HW500CM User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
CLIMATISEUR DE FENÊTRE
ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
MANUEL D'UTILISATION
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
• Please read the operating instructions and safety
precautions carefully and thoroughly before installing and
operating your room air conditioner.
• Please retain this owner's manual for future reference after
reading it thoroughly.
• Veuilez lire attentivement et en entier ce guide d'utilisation
et les mesures de s écurit é ci-incluses avant de proéder à
l'installation et au fonctionnement de votre climatiseur.
• Apr ès l'avoir lu au complet, veuillez conserver ce manuel du
propri étaire pour une r éférence ult érieure.
MODEL: HW500CM
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2Room Air Conditioner
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find the numbers on a label on the side of the
product.
Dealer's Name
Date Purchased
Staple your receipt to this page in the event you need it to
prove date of purchase or for warranty issues.
READ THIS MANUAL
PRECAUTION
Window-Type Air Conditioner Owner’s Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Precautions ..........................3
Before Operation ............................7
Introduction ................................... 8
Symbols Used in this Manual ..........8
Features .......................................... 8
Electrical Safety ............................. 9
Installation ....................................11
Window Requirements .................. 11
Size ................................................11
Location ......................................... 12
Clearance ......................................12
Preparation of Chassis ................. 13
Unit Installation ..............................14
Operating Instructions ................15
Location and function
of Controls......................................15
Additional Features........................ 16
Air Direction ...................................16
Drain Pipe.......................................16
Removal from Window....................16
Maintenance and Service ........... 17
Air Filter .........................................17
Cleaning the Air Conditioner.......... 17
How to Remove the
Front Grille .....................................17
Common Problems and
Solutions.........................................18
Troubleshooting.............................. 19
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your air conditioner properly. Just a little preventive
care on your part can save you a great deal of time and
money over the life of your air conditioner.
You'll find many answers to common problems in the chart
of troubleshooting tips.If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call
forservice at all.
• Contact an Authorized Service Center for repair or
maintenance of this unit.
• The air conditioner is not intended for use by young
children or invalids without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the air conditioner.
• If the power cord requires replacement, have an
Authorized Servicer install an exact replacement part.
• Installation work must be performed in accordance
with the National Electric Code by qualified nad
authorized personnel only.
• Contact the installer for installation of this unit.

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Safety Precautions
Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.
WARNING
CAUTION
This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to properties only.
WARNING
Installation
Be sure not to do.
Be sure to follow the instruction.
Safety Precautions
Gasolin
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions
must be followed.
Incorrect operation due to ignoring instructions will cause harm or damage. The seriousnessy
the following indications.
Because of the weight of the product, it is recommended that you have a helper to assist in
the installation.
Always install the expansion panel(s).
Do not use the power cord near flammable
gas or combustibles such as gasoline,
benzene, thinner,etc.
Do not disassemble or modify products.
Do not place the power cord near a heater.
Improper assembly or installation may cause
incorrect operation, including injury, fire, and
electric shock hazards.
It may cause explosion or fire. It may cause failure and electric shock.
It may cause fire and electric shock.
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4Room Air Conditioner
Safety Precautions
ON
Operation
Plug in the power plug
properly.
Otherwise, it will cause electric
shock or fire.
Do not operate or stop the
unit by inserting or pulling
out the power plug.
It will cause electric shock or
fire.
Do not damage or use an
unspeclfied power cord.
It will cause electric shock or
fire.
Do not modify power cord
length.
It will cause electric shock or
fire.
Use the air conditioner on a
single outlet circuit. (See page 7.)
Do not share the outlet with other
appliances.
It will cause electric shock or
fire.
Always plug into a
grounded outlet.
No grounding may cause
electric shock.
Unplug the unit if strange
sounds,odors,or smoke
come from it.
Otherwise it will cause fire and
electric shock accident.
Do not use the socket if it is
loose or damaged.
It may cause fire and electric
shock.
Do not operate with wet
hands or in damp
environment.
It will cause electric shock.

Owner's Manual 5
CAUTION
Safety Precautions
Installation
Never touch the metal parts
of the unit when removing
the filter.
They are sharp and may cause
injury.
Do not block the inlet or
outlet.
It may cause failure of
appliance or performance
deteriorate.
Ensure that the outer case
is not damaged by age or
wear.
If the outer case is damaged, it
must be repaired or replaced
immediately. Leaving it
damaged could result in the air
conditioner falling out of the
window, creating a safety
hazard.
Close all doors, windows and other outside
openings to the room.
Ventilate before operating air conditioner
when gas goes out.
The air conditioner must be operated in a
enclosed area to be most effective
It may cause explosion, fire, and burn.
If water enters the product, turn off the
power switch of the main body of appliance.
Contact service center after taking the
opwer plug out from the socket.
Do not clean the air conditioner with water.
It will cause electric shock or failire of machine. Water may enter the unit and degrage the
insulation. It may cause an electric shock.
ENGLISH