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POR T ABLE AIR CONDITIONER CLIMA TISEUR MOBILE AIRE ACONDICIONADO POR T A TIL USER MANU AL GUIDE GUIDE D’UTILISA TION MODO DE EMPLEO 9,000BTU 9,000BTU Model #KY -25/Y : 9000 BTU POR T ABLE DIGIT AL AIR CONDITIONER WHITE MET AL MET AL BLANC MET AL BLANCO Model #KY -25/Y : 9000 BTU POR T ABLE DIGIT AL AIR CONDITIONER ST AINLESS STEEL ACIER INO XYD [...]
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1 USE AND CARE GUIDE AND INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................1 SECTION 1 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 PORT ABLE AIR CONDITIONER SAFETY ... ...................................................................................................2 1.2 DANGER AND WARNING ...................[...]
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SECTION 1 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Y our safety and the safety of others are very important. W e have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All saf[...]
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SECTION 1 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 • Make sure that your electric power voltage corresponds with the voltage on the nameplate of the unit. • Keep children away from the unit. • Check the electric cord periodically . Do not use a damaged electric cord. • The cord length of this portable air conditioner is properly selected to reduce [...]
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SECTION 1 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 1.4 SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Place the portable air conditioner in a level spot. Leave at least 20" (50.8 cm) between the unit and the wall. • The plug should always be accessible after the unit is settled. • In order to let the compressor work properly , always keep the portable air conditione[...]
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For your personal safety , this portable air conditioner must be grounded. The portable air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord with a 3-prong grounding plug. T o minimize possible electrical shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong grounding type outlet, grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. I[...]
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SECTION 1 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 When you get this unit, please transport the product in an upright position only , and place the product on an even surface. Remove the cardboard box without turning it upside down, or laying it on its side. Please note: If this unit is transported, it must be left in the normal up right position for at le[...]
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Thank you for buying this high quality Sunbeam ® portable air conditioner . T o ensure you enjoy years of trouble-fr ee operation, we developed the Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely . Please read it carefully . Please recor d your model's information. When[...]
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SECTION 3 GETTING ST ARTED 3.1 TOOLS NEEDED 3.2 ACCESSORIES 1. Flat-blade and Phillips screwdrivers 2. Gloves 3. T ape measure 4. Utility knife 8 Figure 5 1. Indoor terminal end 2. Exhaust duct 3. Window assembly kit 4. Main piece 5. Window kit adapter 6. Drain hose (2) Figure 4[...]
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SECTION 3 GETTING ST ARTED 3.3 POWER SUPPLY CORD AND RECEPTACLE 115 volt (103.5 min. - 126.5 max.) 0-12 amperes 15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker 14 gauge copper wiring Figure 6 3 .4 KNOWING YOUR PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER • The plug should be well fixed and not damaged. • Do not plug the unit with an adapter . • Be sure the plug is ful[...]
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4.1 PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLATION SECTION 4 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 8 • Find a proper place for the portable air conditioner . Leave at least 20” (50.8cm) space around the unit (Fig. 8). 4.2 INSTALLING THE DUCTS IN A WINDOW/SLIDING DOOR A) Pull out both ends of the hot air exhaust ducts for approximately 6”/15.24cm. B) Scre[...]
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SECTION 4 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 11 4.3 INSTALLING THE DUCTS IN THE WALL Figure 11 A) Y ou do not need to use window kit adapter . Mount one end of the exhaust duct into a hole of 5.6”/14.22cm in diameter in the wall; attach the other end to the back of the unit (same as above). B) Use the exhaust outlet wall covers to cover the holes in the[...]
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SECTION 5 OPERA TING YOUR PORT ABLE AIR CONDITIONER 5.1 CONTROL PANEL AND OPERATING FUNCTIONS If the unit is turned off during operation please wait at least three minutes befor e starting it again. Figure 12 1 ) On/Of f Button : Use to Start or Stop the unit. 2 ) Operation Mode Selection Button : Use to select the operation mode: Auto Mode, Fan-On[...]
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SECTION 5 OPERA TING YOUR PORT ABLE AIR CONDITIONER 13 5.1 CONTROL PANEL AND OPERATING FUNCTIONS CONT’D HOW TO SET : When the unit is ON, press the Timer button , “ “ will flash in Timer Set Display Window and the Timer Indicator will be on in the control panel. Pressing the “Up” or the “Down” button will change the time accordingly; [...]
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SECTION 5 OPERA TING YOUR PORT ABLE AIR CONDITIONER 5.3 OPERATING REMOTE CONTROL (MODEL KY-25Y ONLY) 14 The functionality of the six (6) buttons on the Remote Control are identical to the functionality of the buttons on the Control Panel. Icons for certain buttons may differ slightly . The Remote Control uses the lithium batteries, Model: CR2025 (I[...]
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SECTION 5 OPERA TING YOUR PORT ABLE AIR CONDITIONER 15 5.3 OPERATING REMOTE CONTROL (MODEL KY-25Y ONLY) CONT’D... F AN-ONL Y OPERA TION: 1) Plug the Power Cord into the power outlet. 2) T urn on the unit by pressing the ON/OFF Button on the control panel or the remote control. 3) Press the Mode Button on the remote control or the control panel un[...]
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SECTION 5 OPERA TING YOUR PORT ABLE AIR CONDITIONER 16 TIMER-OFF PROGRAM SETTING: How to set: When the unit is on, after being set with the TIMER-OFF , the unit will stop after your set delay time. 1) Press the Timer Button on the control panel or on the remote control . Now the TIMER INDICA TOR “ “ will flash in the Timer Set Display Window , [...]
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SECTION 5 OPERA TING YOUR PORT ABLE AIR CONDITIONER 17 1 2 3 1. Pump Drain 2. Drain Hose 3. Water bucket Figure 15 Figure 16 5.4 WATER FULL INDICATION AND DRAINING CONT’D... NOTE: The cooling efficiency of your unit will be af fected if the Drain Hose or the Garden Hose is always attached to it. The Drain Hose or Garden Hose must be used only whe[...]
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6.2 CLEANING OR REPLACING THE AIR FIL TER If the air filter is blocked with a lot of dust, the volume of airflow will be reduced and the cooling effect will be lower . It is recommended to clean the filter once every two weeks or as needed. A) Pull out the filter from the filter compartment in front of the unit. B) Wash the air filter by immersing [...]
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SECTION 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 Y ou can solve many common portable air conditioner problems easily , saving you the cost of a service call. T ry the suggestions below to see if you can solve your problem without outside help. Check if... Then... Wait until local power is restored. The local power has failed. The plug is loose. Firmly insert the plug [...]
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SECTION 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 Check if... Then... The unit is vibrating while working. The unit is not on a flat place. Put the unit on a solid, flat place. 7.3 NOISE AND VIBRATION There is noise fr om the unit. If the sound is not too high and comes from the compressor , the evaporator or the condenser , it is normal. Check if... Then... Wait until[...]
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© 2006 Sunbeam Products, Inc., doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All rights reserved. is a registered trademark of Sunbeam Products, Inc., Manufactured in China for Star Elite, a division of the Elite Group, Inc., Quebec, Canada, H3B 3X9. © 2006 Sunbeam Products, Inc., exploitée sous la raison sociale Jarden Consumer Solutions. T out [...]