WHYNTER SNO PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER MODEL# : ARC-13W/S
Thank you for choosing the Whynter SNO portable air conditioner. You have bought one of the best portable air conditioners available today. Follow the instructions given in this booklet to obtain the very best performance from your portable air conditioner and take full advantage of the many advance features that your portable air conditioner offers you. We wish you many years of enjoyable use. Please keep this user manual in a safe place for future reference.
PARTS OVERVIEW 1. Control panel 2. Pull handle 3. Air outlet grille 6. Outdoor air inlet 7. Outdoor exhaust 8. Top handle 4. Air filter with grille 9. Power cord 5.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ensure curtains or other objects are not obstructing the air inlet filters. (Fig.2) Do not bend or crush the exhaust hose while in use. (Fig.2) Transport the unit in an upright position only, or leave it in an upright position for at least 2 hours before first use. Always place the unit on even and hard surface. The power cord is UL listed. It has a built-in L.C.D.I. (leakage, current, detection, interruption) circuit breaker for added safety.
WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION In order for this portable air conditioner to work properly, the hot air from the back of the unit must be vented to the outside. Please follow the instructions below for window kit installation. 1. Extend the exhaust hose (Part 1) at least 6” and insert it to the outdoor exhaust outlet at back of the unit. 2. Attach the round connector (Part 3) to the other end of the hose. 3. Open your window and place the adjustable window slide bar (Part 2) to the opening of the window.
INSTALLATION Fig. 4 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. Exhaust hose Installation The exhaust hose must be installed onto the unit. 1. Pull out about 6” of one end of the exhaust hose. 2. Screw the exhaust connector on the exhaust hose in a clockwise motion. 3. Snap the exhaust connector in place in the back of the unit. 4.
Window Installation (Fig. 4) 1. Make sure the exhaust hose is properly installed onto the portable air conditioner. 2. Open window or sliding door for approximately 5” (130 mm) 3. Adjust the length of the window kit to the same length and width of the opening of the window or the sliding door. Cut the window piece if necessary to fit the length of your window or sliding door. 4. Place the window kit on your window or sliding door, with the exhaust hole as near to the portable air conditioner as possible.
CONTROL PANEL Fig. 5 1. Stand-by or Comfort (automatic) function button 2. Red - Stand-by 3. Green - Air conditioner is on 4. Orange - On and/or off program is enabled 5. Green - Automatic function is on 6.
OPERATIONS SWITCHING ON THE AIR CONDITIONER The portable air conditioner can be switched on by the remote control or by pressing the On/Off button on the control panel. Without using the remote control, the unit can only be switched on the Comfort (automatic) function. To transmit signals from the remote control to the air conditioner, point the front part of the remote handset towards the control panel on the air conditioner. Reception of the signal is confirmed by a beep.
Fig. 6 INSTALLING BATTERIES • Only use 2 LR03 1.5V Batteries (included) in the remote control. • Always change both batteries at the same time. • To insert the batteries, open the flap on the back of the remote control. Strictly adhere to the polarity signs on the bottom of the battery housing, close the flap once the batteries have been inserted (Fig. 6).
REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS T1 On/Off T2 T3 T4 Comfort button (automatic) Night Comfort button Function Mode selector T5 Fan Speed selector T6 Set Time and Program button T7 Increase (+) / Decrease (-) Temperature / Time value button T8 Button not enabled T9 Button not enabled T10 Reset button DISPLAYS D1 Fan speed or the automatic fan function mode (AUTO) D2 Heating (not enabled) D3 Cooling function indicator D4 Dehumidifying function indicator D5 Outdoor air outlet enabled (not enabled) D6 Night com
Fig. 8 Fig. 9 SWITCHING ON/OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER (Button T1) Press the T1 button to switch on/off the air conditioner (Fig. 8). The control system of the air conditioner stores the previously programmed data in its memory; therefore, the settings are not lost when the air conditioner is switched off. When the red LED (2) on the control panel is illuminated, this indicates that the air conditioner is switched off.
When the Comfort function is on, the compressor will stop when the temperature is below 72°F and the compressor will start when the temperature is above 72°F. Fig. 14 NIGHT COMFORT BUTTON (Button T3) Press the T3 button to activate the night comfort function (Fig.14). In this function, the air conditioner gradually increases the set temperature in cooling mode, decreases the noise level and conserves energy at night time.
Fig. 10 Fig. 11 COOLING/ DEHUMIDIFICATION ONLY/ FAN ONLY FUNCTION (Button T4) Cooling Mode In this mode, the air conditioner cools and dehumidifies the room. To activate this function, press the T4 Function Mode Selector button until the FROST symbol appears on the display (Fig. 10). When this function mode is set, the compressor will start in approximately 3 minutes. Subsequently, set the desired temperature and fan speed (refer to the appropriate sections).
Fig. 12 Fan Only Mode In this mode, only the fan of the air conditioner runs and circulates the air in the room. To activate this function mode, press the T4 Function Mode Selector button until just the FAN symbol appears on the display (Fig.12). Subsequently, set the desired fan speed. Please note that when switching function mode, there will be an approximately 3 minutes transition time.
Fig. 13 FAN SPEED CONTROL (Button T5) Press the T5 button to set the fan speed. To change the fan speed, press this button repeatedly to achieve the following sequence (Fig 13): - Low, Medium, High and Automatic When set in Automatic fan speed mode, the air conditioner automatically adjusts the fan speed. In this mode, the greater the difference between the ambient temperature and the set temperature, the higher the fan speed.
SETTING THE FUNCTION PROGRAM MODES This air conditioner has two distinct function programs that can be used to stop and start the appliance at certain times (for example the air conditioner can be programmed to start just before you get home so when you arrive home, the temperature is pleasant). If you wish to use there functions, it is necessary to set the exact time and the function programs to run at the desired times.
Setting the On/Off times of the 1st and 2nd Function Programs (PROGR. 1 and PROGR.2) To set the air conditioner On/Off times for the two programs proceed as follows (Fig. 16): • To set the start time of the 1st program - Press the T6 Set Time and Program button repeatedly until the PROGR.1 (D8) symbol with a vertical line on the left appears on the display (the start time of the 1st program) is displayed. - Press the T7 + /- button to set the time (0:00 – 23:30) when you want the 1st program to start.
ENABLING AND DISABLING THE FUNCTION PROGRAMS (Button T11) The function program(s) (either one or both) can be enabled or disabled (Fig. 17). - Press the T11 Enable Program button once and the 1st program (D8) is enabled. Press the T11 button again, the 2nd program (D9) is enabled. - Press the T11 button again, the 1st and 2nd programs (D8 & D9) are enabled. - Press the T11 button again, both programs are disabled. Fig.
Fig. 18 RESETTING ALL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS (Button T10) Press the T10 button to reset all remote control settings including timer and temperature settings (Fig. 18).
Fig. 19 CONTROLLING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION The direction of the airflow can be controlled vertically by moving the louvers up or down (Fig. 19). HOW TO MANAGE THE AIR CONDITIONER WITHOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL If it is not possible to use the remote control either because it was lost, has malfunctioned or the batteries are flat, the air conditioner can only be used in Comfort (automatic) mode by pressing the stand-by button (1) on the control panel for 5 seconds.
TRANSPORTATION Fig. 20 The air conditioner is equipped with wheels and handles for easy portability. Before moving the air conditioner, proceed as follows: - Switch off the air conditioner and disconnect the plug from the power outlet - Drain water by removing the drain plug. - Always transport the air conditioner in an upright position only. For short distances, use the top handle (Part 8). For greater distances, use the pull handle (Part 2) on the front of the air conditioner.
MAINTENANCE Fig. 22 Fig. 23 CLEANING THE AIR FILTER To ensure the air intake is filtered properly and to assure that your air conditioner runs efficiently, it is crucial to clean the air filters regularly. When the air conditioner has been in use for a certain amount of time, the green LED (3) on the control panel (Fig. 5) will start to flash indicating that it is time to clean the air filters. • Press the stand-by button to switch off the air conditioner.
CLEANING THE AIR CONDITIONER • Always switch off the air conditioner and disconnect the plug from the power supply outlet before cleaning the air conditioner. • Use a soft damp cloth to wipe the body of the air conditioner. • Never use harsh chemicals, oil-based products, detergents, chemically treated cloths or other cleaning solutions. These could possibly damage the body of the air conditioner.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The portable air conditioner does not turn on The unit turns on, but the compressor does not turn on (the fan runs but the unit is not cooling) The air coming out of the unit is not very cold, or the airflow volume is weak Possible Causes Solutions There was a power failure Restore the power supply The automatic switch, line fuse, or breaker has been tripped Flip the switch / change the fuse / turn the breaker back on.
The unit has worked for a long time, but the room is not cold enough The unit is very noisy The unit is leaking water onto the floor The exhaust is obstructed Check for and remove any obstructions The unit is set in dehumidifying or fan mode Set the unit in cooling mode The unit is set to low fan speed Windows or doors are open Set the unit to a higher fan speed Close all windows and doors into the room when the unit is cooling There are too many people in the room You may need additional cool
TECHNICAL DATA Cooling capacity 13,000 BTU Recommended room size* 450 – 500 sq. ft. E.E.R. – Energy efficiency rate 11.06 Power supply 115v/ 60Hz Maximum power input 1175 W Maximum input 10.21 Amp Dehumidifying capacity 43 Pts / Day Function programs 2 Thermostat 64F - 86F Refrigerant R-22 Compressor Rotary Air flow (max) 380 m3/ Hour Fan speeds 3 (H, M, L) Exhaust hose length 5 ft. Unit Dimensions 20.5” L x 19” H x 21.7” D Unit Weight 79 lbs Noise level (acoustic power) Min. 34 – max.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY & FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON COMPRESSOR This WHYNTER SNO portable air conditioner is warranted, to the original owner within the 48 continental states, for one year from the date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service.
