Whynter ARC-142BX User manual

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WHYNTER ECO-FRIENDLY14,000 BTU PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
MODEL#: ARC-142BX
Instruction Manual
Congratulations on your new WHYNTER product. Please read this Instruction Manual carefully before using
this product to ensure proper operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS 4-5
IDENTIFICATION OF ACCESSORIES 6
IDENTIFICATION OFPARTS 7
OPERATINGYOUR AIR CONDITIONER 8
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9-12
AIR FILTERSINSTALLATION 13
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 14-15
W ATERDRAINAGE 16
REMOTECONTROL 17
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 18
TECHNICALDATA 19
TROUBLESHOOTING 20-21
WARRANTY INFORMATION 22

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Thank you for choosing the Whynter portable air conditioner. Please follow the instructions
provided in this user guide to obtain the very best performance from your portable air conditioner
and take full advantage of the many features your portable air conditioner offers you. We trust that
your Whynter air conditioner will provide the performance and reliability that we stand for.
Please keep this user manual in a safe place for future reference.
DISPOSAL
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the appliance cannot be treated as
normal domestic trash, but must be handed in at a collection point for recycling electric and
electronic appliances. Your contribution to the correct disposal of this product protects the
environment. Further information about the recycling of this product can be obtained from your
local municipal authority.

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Your safety and the safety of others are very important to us.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injurywhen using your appliance,follow these basic
precautions.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Before the applianceis used, it must be properlypositionedand installedas
detailed in this manual.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord
Make sure this unit is connected to a correctly grounded power supply outlet. Do not use an
extension cord or power strip
The power cord is UL listed. It has a built-in L.C.D.I. (leakage, current, detection, interruption)
circuit breaker for added safety. If the power supply is interrupted, press the reset button to
reconnect the unit to power source
It is recommended to use a separate circuit that its size should be 15 Amps for the air conditioner
Do not use an excessively wet cloth, industrial solvents, oil-based products to clean this portable
air conditioner
To avoid the risk of shock, the product should never be used in bathrooms, shower rooms, or in
any other steamy or wet areas
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliances
Do not repair, disassemble and/or modify the unit by yourself
Always turn off the portable air conditioner when cleaning the air filter, and transporting
Do not turn this unit on and off by plugging and unplugging. Always use the ON/OFF switch
Transport the unit in an upright position only, or leave it in an upright position for at least 4 hours
before first use
Ensure curtains or other objects are not obstructing the air inlet filters
Do not bend or crush the exhaust hose while in use
Always allow at least 20” of clearance around the unit for ventilation. Do not use this unit inside
closets, cabinets and/or cramped spaces between furniture
This unit is optimized to operate in an ambient temperature of 64°F – 90°F
This unit must be installed in an area protected from the element, such as wind, rain, water spray
or drips
The unit should not be located next to ovens, grills or other sources of high heat
Always place the unit on even and hard and level surface
Do not sit or place objects on the unit

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Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the appliance. The air conditioner could tip
over and get damaged and/or seriously injure somebody
Keep fingers out of the air intakes and air outlets
The appliance is an electrical appliance. To avoid injury from electrical shock do not operate it
with wet hands, while standing on a wet surface or while standing in water. Do not use it in
outdoors or in wet conditions
When positioning or moving the appliance, ensure it is not turned upside down or greater
than 45° or more off level
This appliance is designed for household, non-commercial use only. Any other use will void
the warranty
Do not plug into the power outlet before set up is completed
Do not operate this unit without the air filter(s)
Do not use harsh chemicals to clean the filter(s). Dry thoroughly before inserting the filter(s) into
the unit
Do not add extra length to the exhaust hose by more than a total length of 9’. This will
reduce the cooling efficiency of the portable air conditioner
At the end of each season, all water must be drained from the unit and filter(s) must be
cleaned before storage
THE MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY IF THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS
ARE NOT FOLLOWED.
OPERATING CONDITION
MODE ROOM TEMPERATURE
COOL Higher than 62°F / 17°C
DRY Higher than 54°F / 13°C
Your portable air conditioner is supplied with a Leakage-
Current Detection and Interruption (LCDI) plug. This plug
reduces the risk of fire due to arcing faults in the power
supply cord. Please follow the instructions below to ensure
that LCDI plug works properly.
1. Plug the power cord to a grounded wall outlet. Do not
plug to a power strip or extension cord.
2. Press the TEST button on the plug. This should trip the
plug and cut the power to the air conditioner. If the plug
does not trip and the unit comes on, please contact
technical support.
3. Press the RESET button to start the air conditioner.
4. Do NOT use the TEST and RESET buttons to turn the
air conditioner on and off.

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IDENTIFICATION OF ACCESSORIES
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Exhaust hose
Flat Mouth Adaptor
Round Adaptor (pre-installed on unit) 1
set
Window sliders and Clear plastic plug
(plug is in the upper corner of the plastic
bag that holds the user manual)
1 set
Foam
seal 3 pcs
Remote control and Batteries 1 set
Drain hose 1 pc
Activated Carbon filter (pre-installed on
unit) 1 pc

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IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
Front
1. Control Panel
2. Front Air Vent / Louvers
3. Caster (four)
4. Handle (both sides)
Rear
6. Upper air filter
7. Air outlet (hot air exhaust)
8. Power cord outlet
9. Upper air intake
10. Upper drain port
11. Lower air intake (Compressor)
12. Lower air filter
13. Lower drain port

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OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel, remote control and all of
the functions. Follow the symbol for the desired function. The unit can be controlled by the unit
control panel alone or with the remote control.
CONTROL PANEL
1. MODE
Controls the 4 function modes: COOL, AUTO, Fan
only and DRY.
6. UP and
DOW N
Adjusts set temperature (1 °C/ 2°F increments) or
timer hours (0 – 24 hours).
NOTE: This unit is capable of displayingset
temperature in Fahrenheit or in Celsius. To convert
from one to the other, press and hold the Up and
Down buttons for 3 seconds.
2. TIMER
Turns the timer function on and off. To cancelthe
timer, press the Power button or set the timer to 0.0.
7. LED DISPLAY
In Cool mode: shows set temperaturein °C or °F and
AUTO timer setting. In DRY and FAN only modes:
shows room temperature.
Error Codes:
E1, E2 and E4: Unplug unit and restart in 5 minutes.
P1: Bottom water tank is full; drain water from the
unit
3. POW ER
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4. SLEEP
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unction on and of
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5. FAN
Controls the 4 fan speeds: HI, MED, LOW and
AUTO. The fan speed indicator lights illuminatesto
show the set fan speed.
W hen the AUTO speed is
selected, none of the fan speed indicator
illuminates.
9. SW ING
Turns on the auto swing function.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Location
The air conditioner should be placed on a hard and level surface strong enough to support the
unit. The unit has casters and it should only be rolled on smooth, flat surfaces. Use caution
when rolling on carpet surfaces. Do not attempt to roll the unit over objects.
Never place any obstacles around the air inlet or outlet and allow at least 20 inch of clearance
for efficient air-conditioning.
Exhaust hose Installation
When you use this air conditioner unit, hot air must be
exhausted out of the room to complete the air
exchange of the condenser. When the unit is operating
in DRY or FAN only mode, no exhaust is required.
1. Pull out about 6” of one end of the exhaust
hose.
2. Install the flat mouth and round exhaust connector
on the exhaust hose by turning counter-clockwise.
See Fig. 18a and 18b
3. Push in the exhaust hose into the air outlet port at
the back of the unit. Fig. 19 and Fig. 20.
4. Only extend the exhaust hose to the necessary
length. We do not recommend extending the
exhaust hose more than 9' long. If you are interested
in purchasing an additional 5’ exhaust hose please
contact [email protected] for retail sales
information.

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Window kit Installation
When you use this air conditioner unit, hot air must be exhausted out of the room to complete
the air exchange of the condenser. When the unit is operating in fan-only mode, no exhaust is
required. Your window kit has been designed to fit most
standard vertical and horizontal windows.
However, it may be necessary for you to modify the
installation procedures for your window. Please
refer to Fig. 8 and Fig.9 for minimum and
maximum window openings.
NOTE: If your window opening is less than the
mentioned minimum length of the window slider kit,
cut the slide bar with hole to fit window opening.
Never cut out the hole on the window slide bar.
NOTE: When using the window kit on a window or
sliding door it will cause the window or sliding door
not to be properly closed and locked. Additional
security measurements maybe needed.
The window slide bars can be fixed with the clear
plastic bolt. Fig. 9a