Whynter ECO-FRIENDLY ARC-10WB - Manual (Page 14)

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
 BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE
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Remove the exterior and interior packing.
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Before connecting the appliance to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately 4
hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling
during transportation.
SWITCHING ON/OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER
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The appliance can be switched ON or OFF by pressing the Power button on the control
panel or the Power button on the remote control.
COOLING MODE
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In this mode, the air conditioner cools and dehumidifies the room. To activate this function
mode, press the MODE button until the COOL indicator light comes on. When the cooling
mode is set, the compressor will start in approximately 3 minutes. In cooling mode, hot air is
exhausted from the outdoor exhaust port and the exhaust hose must be connected to
exhaust out the hot air.
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The temperature setting range of this air conditioner is from 62°F / 17°C to 88°F / 30°C. To
set the temperature, press the or buttons. This air conditioner has a 5°F temperature
cushion which if the set temperature is within 5°F of the ambient temperature, the unit runs
on fan only mode. This saves energy and prolongs the life of the compressor of the air
conditioner.
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To set the fan speed, press the FAN button. In cooling mode, the difference in noise level
between the 3 fan speeds is not very noticeable when the compressor is on. Try setting the
unit to Fan only mode, you should be able to hear the difference between high and low fan
speed settings.
DRY (DEHUMIDIFYING) ONLY MODE
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In this mode, the air conditioner only dehumidifies the room, the compressor will activate
intermittently depending on the ambient temperature and the fan speed is set to LOW. To
activate this function mode, press the MODE button until the DRY indicator light comes on.
Please note that when switching function mode, there will be an approximately 3 minute
transition time. In dehumidifying mode, do not connect the exhaust hose and let the warm air
return to the room.
AUTOMATIC MODE
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When you set the air conditioner in AUTO mode, it will automatically select cooling or fan
only operation depending on what temperature you have selected and the room temperature
is close to the unit. The fan speed is automatically selected and cannot be changed.
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To operate the unit in Auto mode when the unit is on, press the Mode button until the
indicator for “Auto” is lit.
FAN ONLY MODE
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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 MODE button until the FAN indicator light comes on.
In this function mode, the temperature cannot be set. Subsequently, set the desired fan
speed by pressing the FAN button. Fan Only mode requires that the exhaust hose be
removed.