Toshiba RAC-WK0511CMU User manual

USER MANUAL
Safety Precautions
Unit Specications
Operating Instructions
Installation Instructions
Remote Control Operating
Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
Care and Cleaning
RAC-WK0511CMU
RAC-WK0611CRU
RAC-WK0811ESCWU
RAC-WK1011ESCWU
RAC-WK1211ESCWU
RAC-WK1511ESCRU
RAC-WK1821ESCRU
Warning notices: Before using this product,
please read this manual carefully and keep
it for future reference.
The design and specications are subject to
change without prior notice for product
improvement. Consult with your dealer or
manufacturer for details.
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Read This Manual
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 troubleshooting
tips - you should be able to fix most of them quickly before calling service. These instructions may
not cover every possible condition of use, so common sense and care for safety is required when
installing, operating and maintaining this product.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical ,sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they h aveb eengi vensu pervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Contact the authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
• Contact the installer for installation of this unit.
• The air conditioner is not intented for use by young children or inrm persons without
supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the air conditioner.
• If the power cord needs to be replaced, please contact our consumer service and look
for an authorized technician.
• Electrical installation must be performed in accordance to national regulation standards
by qualied personnel only.
• The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.
• Do not operate your air conditioner in a wet room such as a bathroom or laundry room.
• The appliance with electric heater shall have at least 1 meter space to the combustible materials.
Owner’s Manual
0Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................... 3
Unit Specifications ...................................................................................................... 7
Operating Instructions .............................................................................................. 9
Installation Instructions ......................................................................................... 15
Care and Cleaning ................................................................................................... 33
Troubleshooting Tips .............................................................................................. 34
Remote Control Operating Instructions .......................................................... 35
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CAUTION

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the instructions shown here must be
followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage. The level of risk
is shown by the following indications.
• Plug in power plug properly.
Otherwise, it may cause electric shock or re due to excess heat generation.
• Do not modify power cord length or share the outlet with other appliances.
It may cause electric shock or re due to overheat.
• Always ensure eective grounding.
Incorrect grounding may cause electric shock.
• Unplug the unit if strange sounds, smell, or smoke comes from it.
A damaged product may cause re and electric shock.
• Keep rearms away.
• Ventilate room before operating the air conditioner if there is a gas leakage from
another appliance.
• Do not operate or stop the unit by inserting or pulling out the power plug.
• Do not operate with wet hands or in very humid enviroments.
It may cause electric shock.
• Do not allow water to touch into electric parts.
It may cause failure or electric shock.
• Do not use the socket if it is loose or damaged.
It may cause re and electric shock.
• Do not use or keep the power cord close to heating appliances.
It may cause re and electric shock.
• Do not place the power cord close to heating appliances.
It may cause re and electric shock
• Do not disassemble or modify unit.
It may cause failure and electric shock.
• Do not damage or use an unspecied power cord.
It may cause re and electric shock.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorized
service centre or a similarly qualied person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not direct airow straight into people to avoid possible health hazard.
• Always install a circuit breaker and a dedicated power circuit.
Incorrect installation may cause re and electric shock.
WARNING
This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property.
Safety
Precautions

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• Do not open the unit during operation.
It may cause electric shock.
• Do not use the power cord near ammable gas or combustibles, such as gasoline,
benzene, thinner, etc.
It may cause an explosion or re.
WARNING
• When the air lter is to be removed, do not touch the metal parts of the unit.
It may cause an injury.
• When the unit needs cleaning, switch o, and turn o the circuit breaker.
Do not clean unit when power is on as it may cause re and electric shock, it may cause
an injury.
• Stop operation and close the window in storm or hurricane.
Operation with windows open may cause water leak into the room.
• Do not place obstacles around air-inlets or inside of air-outlet.
It may cause failure or accident.
• Do not use strong detergent such as wax or thinner but a soft cloth, or else risk
damaging the product.
• Use caution when unpacking and installing. Sharp edges could cause injury.
• Do not clean the air conditioner with water.
Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation. It may cause an electric shock.
• Do not put a pet or house plant where it will be exposed to direct air ow.
This could injure the pet or plant.
• Hold the plug by the head of the power plug when taking it out.
It may cause electric shock and damage.
• Ensure that the installation is properly secured under risk of the product falling.
• Do not place heavy object on the power cord and ensure that the cord is not
compressed.
There is danger of re or electric shock.
• If water enters the unit, turn the unit o at the power outlet and switch o the circuit
breaker. Isolate supply by taking the power-plug out and contact a qualied service
technician.
• Ventilate the room well when used together with a stove, etc.
An oxygen shortage may occur.
• Do not use for any other purpose than room comfort.
Do not use this air conditioner to preserve precision devices, food, pets, plants, and art
objects. It may cause deterioration.
• Turn o the main power switch when not using the unit for a long time.
• Always insert the lters securely. Clean lter once every two weeks.
Operation without lters may cause failure.
• Do not drink water drained from air conditioner.
CAUTION
Safety
Precautions

User Manual Page 5
Power supply cord with 3-prong
grounding plug and current detection
device
Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove or bypass
the groundig prong.
Grounding type wall receptacle
WARNING - For your safety
• Do not store or use gasoline or other
ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
• Avoid re hazard or electric shock. Do not use
an extension cord or an adaptor plug. Do not
remove any prong from the power cord.
WARNING - Prevent Accidents
To reduce the risk of re, electrical shock,
or injury to persons when using your air
conditioner, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
• If the air conditioner is to be installed in a
window, you will probably want to clean
both sides of the glass rst. If the window
is a triple-track type with a screen panel
included, remove the screen completely
before installation.
• Be sure the air conditioner has been securely
and correctly installed according to the
installation instructions in this manual.
Save this manual for possible future use in
removing or installing this unit.
The complete electrical rating of your new room
air conditioner is stated on the serial plate.
Refer to the rating when checking the electrical
requirements.
• Be sure the air conditioner is properly
grounded. To minimize shock and fire
hazards, proper grounding is important.
The power cord is equipped with a three-
prong grounding plug for protection
against shock hazards.
• Your air conditioner must be used in a
properly grounded wall receptacle. If the
wall receptacle you intend to use is not
adequately grounded or protected by a time
delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualied
electrician install the proper receptacle.
• Ensure the receptacle is accessible after the
unit installation.
• Do not run air conditioner without outside
protective cover in place. This could result
in mechanical damage within the air
conditioner.
• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter
plug.
WARNING - Electrical Information
NOTE
The power supply cord with this air conditioner
contains a current detection device designed to
reduce the risk of re.
Please refer to the section Operation of Current
Device for details.
In the event that the power supply cord is
damaged, it can not be repaired.It must be
replaced with a cord from the manufacturer.
Safety
Precautions

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NOTES
The power supply cord contains a current device that senses damage to the power cord. To test your
power supply cord as follows:
1. Plug in the air conditioner.
2. The power supply cord will have TWO buttons on the plug head. Press the TEST button, you will
notice a click as the RESET button pops out.
3. Press the RESET button, again you will notice a click as the button engages.
4. The power supply cord is now supplying electricity to the unit. (On some products this it also
indicated by a light on the plug head.)
Operation of Current Device
• Do not use this device to turn the unit on or o.
• Always make sure the RESET button is pushed in for correct operation.
• The power supply must be replaced if it fails reset when either the TEST button is pushed, or it can
not be reset. Please contact Customer Service.
• If power supply cord is damaged, it can not be repaired. It MUST be replaced with a new cord -
please contact Customer Service.
Safety
Precautions

User Manual Page 7
MODEL:
MODEL:
RAC
RAC
WK0511CMU
WK0511CMU
WK0611CRU
WK0611CRU
WK0811ESCWU
WK0811ESCWU
WK1011ESCWU
WK1011ESCWU
Power supply Ph-V-Hz 1 - 115 - 60 1 - 115 - 60 1 - 115 - 60 1 - 115 - 60
Cooling
Capacity Btu/h 5000 6000 8000 10000
EER Btu/w.h,w/w 11 11 12 12
CEER Btu/w.h,w/w 11 11 12 12
Rated
input W 454 536 666 833
Rated
current A 4 5 5.9 7.5
Standby
power W 0.9 0.9 1 1
Moisture removal L/h 0.6 0.7 1 1,1
Max. current A 5.5 7.2 8 9.79
Starting current A 22 26 29 35
Refrigerant charge
(R-410A) g 250 310 380 540
Indoor air ow
(Hi/Med/Lo) CFM 141/113 147/122./101.7 224/207.5/185.2 285/257/232
Indoor noise level
(Hi/Med/Lo) dB(A) 55.8/51.6 56.4/54.1/51.9 64.5/62.4/58.9 59.5/58.5/57
Plug type 5-15P 5-15P 5-15P 5-15P
Control type Mechanical
Control Remote Control Remote Control Remote Control
Operating
temperature
Indoor
(cooling/
heating)
°C 17-32/--- 17-32/--- 17-32/--- 17-32/---
°F 62-90 62-90 62-90 62-90
Outdoor
(cooling/
heating)
°C 18-43/--- 18-43/--- 18-43/--- 18-43/---
°F 64-109 64-109 64-109 64-109
Application area
(Cooling EPA) sq.ft 100-150 150-250 300-350 400-450
Dimension (W*D*H) mm 406x392x306 471x413x340 471x456x340 482x563x372
in 15.98x15.43x12.05 18.5x16.3x13.4 18.5x18.0x13.4 19x22.1x14.6
Packing (W*D*H) mm 455x437x372 557x475x370 569x524x385 569x623x445
in 17.9x17.2x14.6 21.9x18.7x14.6 22.4x20.6x15.1 22.4x24.5x17.5
Net/Gross weight kg 17.6/20 20.5/23.6 23.2/26.4 27.7/32
lb 38.8/44.1 45.2/52 51.0/58.1 61/70.4
Window
Opening
Width
(Min/Max) in 23/36 23/36 23/36 23/36
Height
(Min/Max) in 13 14 14 15.5
UNIT SPECIFICATIONS
Unit
Specications
and Features

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Unit
Specications
and Features
MODEL:
MODEL:
RAC
RAC
WK1211ESCWU
WK1211ESCWU
WK1511ESCRU
WK1511ESCRU
WK1821ESCRU
WK1821ESCRU
Power supply Ph-V-Hz 1 - 115 - 60 1 - 115 - 60 1 - 115 - 60
Cooling
Capacity Btu/h 12000 15100 18000
EER Btu/w.h,w/w 12 11.8 11.8
CEER Btu/w.h,w/w 12 11.8 11.8
Rated
input W 1000 1279 1525/1500
Rated
current A 8.7 11.5 7.0/7.5
Standby
power W 1 1.3 1.3
Moisture removal L/h 1.2 1.5 1.8
Max. current A 11.7 15 11.5
Starting current A 49 57 38.5
Refrigerant charge (R-410A) g 640 750 830
Indoor air ow
(Hi/Med/Lo) CFM 300/270/244 353/308/250 360/320/280
Indoor noise level
(Hi/Med/Lo) dB(A) 60.5/59.3/57.7 56.4/53.7/52.5 60/57/54
Plug type 5-15P 5-15P 5-15P
Control type Remote Control Remote Control Remote Control
Operating
temperature
Indoor
(cooling/
heating)
°C 17-32/--- 17-32/--- 17-32/---
°F 62-90 62-90 62-90
Outdoor
(cooling/
heating)
°C 18-43/--- 18-43/--- 18-43/---
°F 64-109 64-109 64-109
Application area
(Cooling EPA) sq.ft 450-550 550-700 700-1000
Dimension (W*D*H) mm 482x563x372 600x651x455 600x651x455
in 19x22.1x14.6 23.6x25.6x17.9 23.6x25.6x17.9
Packing (W*D*H) mm 569x623x445 660x760x495 660x760x495
in 22.4x24.5x17.5 26x30x19.5 26x30x19.5
Net/Gross weight kg 31/35.3 46.4/53.4 52.1/58.5
lb 68.2/77.7 102.3/117.7 114.9/129
Window
Opening
Width
(Min/Max) in 23/36 28/40.5 28/40.5
Height
(Min/Max) in 15.5 18.5 18.5

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Normal Sounds
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
All the pictures in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. The actual shape of the air conditioner
you purchased may be slightly dierent, but its operations and fuctions are similar.
Operating
Instructions
RAC-WK05 Models
RAC-WK06 / RAC-WK08 / RAC-WK10 / RAC-WK12 / RAC-WK15 / RAC-WK18 Models
Gurgle/Hiss
Gurgling or hissing
noise may be heard due
to refrigerant flowing
through evaporator
during normal operation.
Sound of Rushing Air
In front of the unit, you
may hear the sound of
rushing air being moved
by the fan.
High Pitched Chatter
High efficiency compressors may
have a high pitched sound during
cooling cycle.
Vibration
Unit may vibrate and
make noise because
of poor wall or window
construction or
incorrect installation.
Pinging or Switching
Droplets of water
hitting condenser
during normal
operation may cause
pinging or switching.
Gurgle/Hiss
Gurgling or hissing
noise may be heard due
to refrigerant owing
through evaporator
during normal operation.
Sound of Rushing Air
In front of the unit, you
may hear the sound of
rushing air being moved
by the fan.
Vibration
Unit may vibrate and make
noise because of poor wall
or window construction or
incorrect installation.
Pinging or Switching
Droplets of water
hitting condenser
during normal
operation may cause
pinging or switching.
High Pitched Chatter
High eciency compressors may
have a high pitched sound during
cooling cycle.

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Operating
Instructions
Air Conditioner Features (general)
Air Conditioner Features (only RAC-WK05)
This air conditioner is designed to be operated under conditions as follows:
Cooling Operation
Outdoor temp.: 64 ~ 109°F / 18 ~ 43°C
Indoor temp.: 62 ~ 90°F / 17 ~ 32°C
NOTES
• The relative humidity of room should be less than 80%. If the unit is used in a condition with a
relative humidity over 80%, there will be condensed water on the surface of the unit.
• Performance may be reduced outside of these operating temperatures.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to people or property, read the
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS before operating this appliance.
To begin operating the air conditioner, follow these steps:
1. Set the thermostat to the highest number (coldest or cooler setting).
2. Set the selector control to the highest COOL setting.
3. Adjust the louver for comfortable air ow (see Air Directional Louvers).
4. Once the room feels cooled, adjust the thermostat to the setting you nd most comfortable.
5. Make sure that the air ow inside and outside are not obstructed by anything.
NOTE
Please always wait 3 minutes when turning unit o then on again, and when changing from cool to
fan and back to cool. This prevents compressor from overheating & possible circuit breaker tripping.
Air Directional Louvers (only RAC-WK05)
The louvers will allow you to direct the air ow Left or Right
throughout the room as needed.
Move the Levers from side to side until the desired Left/Right
direction is obtained.
Air Directional Louvers
Lever
Air Direction