Care And Maintenance - Whynter Elite ARC-122DS Instruction Manual

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
 To ensure the air intake is filtered properly and to assure that your air conditioner runs efficiently, it is recom-
mended to clean the air filters at least once every two weeks
 This unit has two air filters; washable pre-filter and an activated carbon filter.
 Switch off the air conditioner and remove the washable pre-filter and an activated carbon filter
 Use a vacuum cleaner or tap lightly to remove loose dust and dirt from the pre-filter. Then rinse them thoroughly
under warm or cold running water (no hotter than 100F.)
 Dry thoroughly before re-inserting the filters.
 NOTE: The activated carbon filter is not washable. It should be replaced every 2-3 months or as needed. Please
contact support@whynter.com for retail sales information
WARNING! Never operate the air conditioner without the filter in place
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 unit.
 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
END OF SEASON STORAGE
This portable air conditioner comes with one end of season storage cover. We highly recommend that
storage cover bag is utilized when the unit is not going to be used for a period of time.
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this bag away from babies and children.
 Switch off the air conditioner and disconnect the power plug from the power supply outlet before cleaning the air
conditioner
 Clean the air filters
 Drain the condensed water completely
 Wrapped the power cord and bundle it with the tape.
 On a warm day, turn on the Fan only mode for half a day so that the inside can dry out completely
 Remove the batteries from the remote controller
 If leaving the window kit in place, disconnect the exhaust and intake hose from the window slider kit and place
the included covers on the fixtures. To remove the hose connectors from the fixtures on the window kit, slightly
turn, push and gently pull the connector to release. Otherwise, remove the window kit from the window opening.
 Place the storage cover over the air conditioner.
NOTE:
Please contact Whynter at support@whynter.com for additional internal maintenance cleaning instructions.
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