CLEANING
Before cleaning or maintenance, turn the appliance off
by pressing the button on the control panel or remote
control, wait for a few minutes, then unplug the unit.
Cleaning the Cabinet
You should clean the appliance with a slightly damp cloth
then a dry cloth.
• Never wash the appliance with water. It could be dangerous.
• Never use solvents to clean the appliance.
• Never spray with insecticide liquids or similar solutions.
Cleaning the Air Filters
To keep your appliance working efficiently, you should
clean the filter every week of operation. The air filter can
be taken out as shown in figure 29. Use a vacuum cleaner
to remove dust accumulations from the filter. If it is very dirty,
immerse the filter in warm water and rinse several times. The
water temperature should never be higher than 104°F (40°C).
After washing, leave the filter to dry then attach the intake
grille to the appliance. Do not put a wet air filter back into the
air conditioner as damage may occur.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Room Conditions
Temperature of room
Temperature of room
Problem
The appliance
does not power on.
The appliance works for a
short time only.
The appliance works, but
does not cool the room.
During operation, there
is an unpleasant smell
in the room.
The appliance does not
operate for approximately
three minutes after
restarting it
The following message
appears on the display:
/
/
Portable Air Conditioner
64°F-95°F (18°C-35°) Cooling
50°F-77°F (10°C-25°) Heating
Cause
There is no current
It is not plugged in.
Circuit breaker has tripped.
There are bends in the air exhaust hose.
Something is preventing the air from being
discharged.
Windows, doors and/or curtains are open.
There are heat sources in the room
(oven, hairdryer, etc).
The air exhaust hose is detached
from the appliance.
The technical specification of the appliance is
not adequate for the room in which it is located.
Air filter clogged.
The internal compressor safety device prevents
the appliance from being restarted for three
minutes since last being powered off.
The appliance has a self diagnosing system to
identify unit malfunctions.
START AND END OF SEASON OPERATIONS
Start of Season Checks
Make sure the power cable and plug are undamaged.
Follow the installation instructions precisely.
End of Season Operations
To completely empty the unit of water, remove the cap
on the condenser drain (Fig. 30). Empty all water left in
the basin. Once the water has been drained, put the cap
back in place. Clean the filter and dry thoroughly before
storing the unit.
Fig. 29
Plug the unit into a power outlet.
Wait 30 minutes. If the problem persists,
Position the air exhaust hose correctly, keeping
it as short as possible and free of curves
Check and remove any obstacles obstructing
Close doors, windows and curtains, bearing
in mind the "tips for correct use" given above.
Fit the air exhaust hose in the housing at
Clean the filter as described above.
This delay is part of normal operation
and the unit will operate after three minutes
See the SELF-DIAGNOSIS section (page 7).
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User's Manual
Fig. 30
Solution
Check the power supply.
contact TCL customer service.
to avoid bottlenecks.
air discharge.
Eliminate the heat sources.
the back of the appliance.
have passed.