Confirm that the exhaust hose is as straight as possible and not kinked.
A portable air conditioner can be carried from room to room, set up and turned on to cool the area. Repositioning the unit is easy, as the air conditioner is mounted on casters. Once you acquire your new portable air conditioner, you'll need to learn use it.
Fan Function
The fan can be turned on independently of the cooling mechanism of the air conditioner to circulate the air within the room. Press the "Fan" or "Mode" button repeatedly until you reach the desired fan speed and the indicator light illuminates. High, medium and low are common air conditioner fan speed settings. The display clears on some units instead of showing the thermostat setting as the "Fan Only" setting doesn't affect the room temperature.
Cool Function
The portable air conditioner features an internal cooling element that activates when the "Cool" button is pressed. The cool mode is sometimes accessible through the "Mode" button. Once the cool mode is activated, the compressor turns on and powers the cooling element. Room temperature air is taken into the portable air conditioner, is cooled and blown out through the louvers. Press the temperature down button to lower the temperature. When the air conditioner's internal sensor reads the room temperature and determines that the thermostat setting has been met, the compressor shuts off until the room temperature rises.
Dry Function
The "Dry" cycle is designed to draw moisture from the air within the room. The leeched air is evaporated and expelled from the air conditioner through the exhaust hose attached to the back of the unit via a window. Excess moisture is accumulated in the internal drain pan, which must be drained when the "Water Full" indicator light is illuminated. Press the "Dry" button or the "Mode" button repeatedly until the "Dry" cycle indicator light is illuminated. After the cycle is complete, unplug the unit and carry it to a drainage area, such as a bathtub. Unscrew the cap off of the back of the unit, and remove the plunger. Allow the unit to drain completely, replace the cap and plunger and plug the unit back in.
Timer Function
The timer allows you to designate an automatic shutoff time. Press the "Timer" button on the remote control or on the unit's front panel to activate the timer. Once the timer is activated, press the up or down directional buttons to raise the timer in 30-minute increments until you reach the desired shutoff time. Press the "Timer" button once again to enable the timer.
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