Toshiba RAC-WK1823ESCWRU User manual

USER MANUAL
Safety Precautions
Operating Instructions
Installation Instructions
Remote Control and App
Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
Care and Cleaning
RAC-WK1823ESCWRU (18,000 BTU)
Window Type
Room Air Conditioner
Warning notices: Before using this product,
please read this manual carefully and keep
it for future reference.
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.
Owner’s Manual
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................... 3
Operating Instructions ............................................................................................................ 8
Installation Instructions ....................................................................................................... 12
Care and Cleaning ................................................................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting Tips ............................................................................................................ 22
Remote Control and App Instructions ........................................................................... 24
• 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.
• For support, please call the Service Center at 1-855-204-5313.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the air conditioner.
• The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.
• Do not operate your air conditioner in a humid room such as a bathroom or laundry room.
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.
Safety
Precautions
WARNING This symbol indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
This symbol addresses practices not related to physical injury.
• 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.
• 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 environments.
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 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 use any devices or materials for installation that are not recommended in this manual.
• Do not disassemble or modify unit.
It may cause failure and electric shock.
WARNING

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Safety
Precautions
• 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 service
center or a similarly qualied person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not direct airow straight into persons to avoid possible health hazard.
• 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.
• Do not let children hang on the air conditioner or bracket.
A serious injury may occur.
• 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.
• Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded. To minimize shock and re 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.
• Be sure the electrical service is adequate for the model you have chosen. This information can be
found on the serial plate, which is located on the side of the cabinet and behind the grille.
• Do not drink the drain water. It may contain mold and bacteria that can lead to death if ingested.
• 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.
• Do not place obstacles around air inlets or inside of air outlet.
It may cause failure or accident.
• Clean with a soft cloth only. Do not use strong detergents that contain wax or thinners as it may
damage 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 which could lead to electric shock.
WARNING
CAUTION

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Safety
Precautions
• 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 is spilled on the unit, turn o the unit and switch o the circuit breaker. Isolate supply by
taking the power-plug out and contact a qualied service technician.
• Do not use near gas stove or other gas burning appliances, as air ow may aect gas
combustion.
• 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.
• Turn o the main power switch 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.
CAUTION