Toshiba RAC-WK0611CRU User manual

USER MANUAL
Safety Precautions
Operating Instructions
Installation Instructions
Remote Control Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
Care and Cleaning
RAC-WK0511CMU (5,000 BTU)
RAC-WK0611CRU (6,000 BTU)
RAC-WK0811ESCWU (8,000 BTU)
RAC-WK1011ESCWU (10,000 BTU)
RAC-WK1211ESCWU (12,000 BTU)
Window Type
Room Air Conditioner
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
the manufacturer for details.
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Read This Manual
Inside you’ll 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 attention to 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 have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Contact an authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
• Contact the installer for installation of this unit.
• The air conditioner is not intended for use by young children or people who cannot
operate the air conditioning independently 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.
• Appliances with electric heaters should be positioned at least 3 feet (1 m) away from
combustible materials.
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................... 3
Operating Instructions ............................................................................................................ 7
Installation Instructions ....................................................................................................... 12
Care and Cleaning ................................................................................................................. 19
Troubleshooting Tips ............................................................................................................ 20
Remote Control Instructions ............................................................................................. 21
CAUTION
User Manual

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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 cord 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 as it may
cause electric shock or re due to overheating.
• Always ensure eective grounding.
Incorrect grounding may cause electric shock.
• Unplug the unit if you notice unusual sounds or smells, or smoke coming from it.
A damaged product may cause re and electric shock.
• 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 cord plug.
• Do not operate with wet hands or in very humid enviroments.
It may cause electric shock.
• Do not allow water to come into contact with any electric parts.
It may cause failure or electric shock.
• Do not use power outlet or a power cord if it’s 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 disassemble or modify unit.
It may cause failure and electric shock.
• Do not damage or use an alternate 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 servicer in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not direct airow straight into persons 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.
• When the air lter is to be removed, do not touch the metal parts of the unit.
It may cause 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, electric shock or injury.
WARNING
• Stop operation and close the window during a storm or hurricane.
Operation with windows open may cause water leakage into the room.
• Do not place obstacles around air inlets or inside of air outlet.
It may cause failure or damage the unit.
• Do not use strong detergents that contain wax or thinners as it may damage the
product. Clean with a soft cloth only.
• 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 which could lead to 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 harm the plant.
• Hold the plug by the head of the power plug when taking it out.
Otherwise, it may cause electric shock and damage.
• Ensure that the installation is properly secured to prevent the product from
potentially falling.
• Do not place heavy objects on the power cord and ensure that the cord is not compressed.
Otherwise, there is danger of re or electric shock.
• If water enters the unit, turn off the unit and switch off the circuit breaker. Isolate
supply by taking the power-plug out and contact a qualified service technician.
• When used near a stove or other gas burning device, be sure the room is properly
ventilated.
Otherwise an oxygen shortage may occur.
• Do not use for any purpose other than room comfort.
Do not use this air conditioner to preserve precision devices, food, pets, plants, and art
objects. It may cause deterioration.
• Disconnect the product from power if the unit is not to be used for an extended time.
• Always insert the lters securely. Clean lter once every two weeks.
Operation without lters may cause failure.
• Do not drink water drained from the air conditioner.
CAUTION
Safety
Precautions

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Power supply cord with 3-prong
grounding plug and current
detection device
Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove or bypass
the grounding 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 prongs 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 should clean both sides of
the glass first. 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 rating label.
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.
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 Power Cord
Operation 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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The power supply cord contains a current device that senses damage to the power cord. 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 is also
indicated by a light on the plug head.)
Power Cord Operation
NOTES
• Do not use this device to turn the unit on or off.
• Always make sure the RESET button is pushed in for correct operation.
• The power supply must be replaced if it fails to 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

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Normal Sounds
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
All the pictures in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. The actual appearance of the air
conditioner you purchased may vary slightly, but its operation and functions will be similar.
Operating
Instructions
RAC-WK05 Models
RAC-WK06 / RAC-WK08 / RAC-WK10 / RAC-WK12 Models
Gurgle/Hiss
Gurgling or hissing
noises 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.
High Pitched Sound
High eciency 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.
Trickling Sound
Droplets of water
hitting condenser
during normal
operation may cause
a trickling sound.
Gurgle/Hiss
Gurgling or hissing
noises 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.
Trickling Sound
Droplets of water
hitting condenser
during normal
operation may cause
a trickling sound.
High Pitched Sound
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 (RAC-WK05 only)
This air conditioner is designed to be operated under the following conditions:
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.
NOTE
Always wait 3 minutes when turning the unit o and then on again, or when changing from cool to
fan and back to cool. This prevents compressor from overheating and possible tripping.
Air Directional Louvers
The louvers will allow you to direct the air ow Left
or Right, or Up and Down (optional on some models)
throughout the room as needed.
Move the Levers from side to side until the desired
LEFT/RIGHT direction is obtained.
You can also move the LEFT lever to adjust air ow
UP/DOWN as needed
Levers
Air Direction

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THERMOSTAT
The thermostat is used to set the desired room temperature when
the unit is being operated in the COOL MODE.
To set the desired room temperature, rotate the thermostat switch
to the desired setting. After the set temperature is achieved the
thermostat will automatically start and stop the compressor in
order to maintain the desired set temperature.
Rotate the thermostat selector clockwise for higher cool settings.
Higher cool settings will provide lower room temperature. Rotate
the thermostat selector counter clockwise for lower cool settings.
Lower cool settings will provide higher room temperature.
COOL MODE
The desired cool setting is selected by rotating the knob to the right
to the desired position.
HIGH COOL has maximum cooling eect and airow.
LOW COOL has minimum cooling eect and airow.
FAN MODE
Rotate the knob to the left to select your choice of fan speeds for air
circulation.
NOTE: When selecting a low fan or high fan, the compressor will not run.
Operating
Instructions
Air Conditioner Features (RAC-WK05 only)
NOTE
The controls featured in this manual are representative of
many available models. Your model may oer slightly dierent
features.
MODE
TEMP
MIN
COOL
MAX
COOL

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TO TURN UNIT ON OR OFF:
.
NOTE: The unit will automatically initiate the Energy
Saver function under Cool, Dry, Auto modes.
TO CHANGE TEMPERATURE SETTING:
Press UP/DOWN button to change temperature setting.
NOTE: Press or hold either UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) button
until the desired temperature is seen on the display.
This temperature will be automatically maintained
anywhere between 62°F (17°C) and 86°F (30°C). If
you want to display the actual room temperature,
see To Operate on Fan Only section.
TO ADJUST FAN SPEEDS:
Press to select the Fan Speed in four steps - Auto,
Low, Med or High. Each time the button is pressed,
the fan speed mode is changed. On Dry mode,
the fan operates on Low speed automatically and
cannot be changed.
On Auto mode,the fan operates on Auto fan
speed automatically and cannot be changed.
SLEEP FEATURE:
Press Sleep button to initiate the sleep mode. In
this mode the selected temperature will increase by
2°F/ 1(or 2)°C 30 minutes after the mode is selected.
Key Pad Features
Operating
Instructions
The temperature will then increase by another
2°F/ 1(or 2)°C after an additional 30 minutes.
This new temperature will be maintained for 7
hours before it returns to the originally selected
temperature. This ends the Sleep mode and
the unit will continue to operate as originally
programmed. The Sleep mode program can
be cancelled at any time during operation by
pressing the Sleep button again.
CHECK FILTER FEATURE:
lter button to initiate this feature.
This feature is a reminder to cleanthe Air Filter for
cient operation. The light will illuminate
after 250 hours of operation. To reset after
lter, press the Check Filter button
.
ENERGY SAVER FEATURE (ECO):
PressEnergy Saver button to initiate this
function. This functionis available on COOL,
DRY, AUTO (only AUTO-COOLING and AUTO-FAN)
modes. The fan will continue to run for 3 minutes
after the compressor shuts o.The fanthen
cycles on for 2 minutes at 10 minute intervals
until the room temperature is above the set
temperature, at whichtime the compressor turns
back on and Cooling resumes.
Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel as shown below and all its
functions, then follow the symbol for the functions you desire. The unit can be controlled by the unit
control alone or with the remote.
Electronic Control Operating Instructions
Air Conditioner Features (Models RAC-WK06 / 08 / 10 / 12)
Energy
Saver
LED
Display
Clean
Filter
Timer
Button
Power
Button
Sleep
Button
Fan
Button
Up ( ) and Down ( )
Buttons
Mode
Button
Connect Indicator Light
(Smart modelsonly)
CONNECT