WHYNTER ELITE 12,000 BTU DUAL HOSE DIGITAL PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER Model # : ARC-122DS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Congratulations on your new Whynter product. To ensure proper operation, please read this Instruction Manual carefully before using this product. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE DISPOSAL INFORMATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION / TECHNICAL DATA PARTS IDENTIFICATION 6 - 7 CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION 9 - 10 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 - 12 REMOTE CONTROL CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING 15 - 16 WARRANTY INFORMATION...
DISPOSAL INFORMATION Thank you for choosing the Whynter 12,000 BTU Dual Hose Digital 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 condi- tioner offers you.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR INJURY WHEN USING YOUR AIR CONDIITIONER, FOLLOW THESE BASIC WARNING PRECAUTIONS: Before the appliance is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as detailed in this manual. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord ...
/ server rooms, bedrooms, classrooms and garages / workshops. This Whynter ARC-122DS portable air conditioner features an ECO-FRIENDLY CFC-free GREEN R-410A refrigerant and lead-free RoHS compliant components. Operationally, a dual hose portable air conditioner has two main advantages over a single hose unit.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION Front Air Vent / Louvers Control Panel Handle Casters (four) Air Filter Air Intake Upper Drain Port Air Exhaust Air Intake ( large hose) (small hose) Power Cord Lower Drain Port...
CONTROL PANEL LCD Display Power Button Mode Control Fan Speed Timer Button Button Timer / Temp Warning Light Set Control Indication symbols on LCD : Cooling mode High Fan speed Dehumidifying mode Medium Fan speed Fan only mode Low Fan speed Display set temperature Warning Light and Stop display Display timer setting: Auto Switch On/Off...
The dehumidifying capacity of this unit is 76 pints per day. The patented self-evaporating function of the ARC-122DS unit fully exhausts all condensation automatically in most environments when humidity is less than 70%. Areas with more than 70% humidity, the self-evaporating function can still exhaust about 98% of the moisture and the remaining 2% of moisture will be collected in the water tank of the air conditioner.
INSTALLATION Location The air conditioner should be placed on a hard and level surface strong enough to support its weight. The unit is equipped with caster wheels for portability. It should only be rolled on smooth, flat surfaces. Use caution when rolling on carpet surfaces.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE Remove the exterior and interior packaging Before connecting the appliance to a power source and operating, let the unit stand upright for a minimum of 4 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation. SWITCHING ON/OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER The appliance can be switched ON or OFF by pressing the POWER button on the control panel or the ON/OFF but- ton on the remote control...
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TIMER (DELAYED SWITCH ON / OFF) FUNCTION This function mode enables a delayed switch ON or delayed switch OFF of the air conditioner. The time (hours) de- lay can be set, enabled and disabled. The timer is adjustable between 1 - 24 hours. SETTING SWITCH OFF TIMER With the air conditioner operating in any function mode, press the Timer button.
REMOTE CONTROL The portable air conditioner can be switched on by the remote control. To transmit signals from the remote con- trol to the air conditioner, point the front part of the remote handset towards the control panel on the air condi- tioner.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE IM PORTANT: 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 CLEANING THE AIR FILTERS ...
TROUBLESHOOTING Many common portable air conditioner problems are easily resolved. Try the troubleshooting suggestions below to see if the problems can be resolved before having to contact the service department. Problem Possible Causes Solutions The portable air conditioner Power failure / outage ...
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions The unit has worked for a long Windows or doors are open Close all windows and doors time, but the room is not cold There are too many people in the You may need additional cooling or enough room another air conditioner...
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY & THREE YEAR WARRANTY ON COMPRESSOR This WHYNTER product is warranted to the original owner, purchased from an authorized Whynter dealer within the 48 U.S. continental states, for one year from the original purchase date against defects in material and workmanship under normal residential usage.
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