Service Questions: Contact Whynter at 866-WHYNTER Sales Inquiries: Contact Sylvane at 1-800-934-9194 WHYNTER ECO-FRIENDLY 8,000 BTU PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER MODEL# : ARC-08WB Instruction Manual Congratulations on your new WHYNTER product. Please read this Instruction Manual carefully before using this product to ensure proper operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION / DISPOSAL INFORMATION 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS / OPERATING CONDITION 4-5 IDENTIFICATION OF ACCESSORIES 6 IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS 7 CONTROL PANEL 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 - 12 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 13 - 14 WATER DRAINAGE 15 REMOTE CONTROL 16 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 17 TECHNICAL DATA 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 - 20 WARRANTY INFORMATION 21 2|Page
Thank you for choosing the Whynter portable air conditioner. Please follow the instructions provided in this user guide to obtain the very best performance from your portable air conditioner and take full advantage of the many features your portable air conditioner offers you. We trust that your Whynter air conditioner will provide the performance and reliability that we stand for. Please keep this user manual in a safe place for future reference.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before the appliance is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as detailed in this manual. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord Make sure this unit is connected to a correctly grounded power supply outlet.
Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the appliance. The air conditioner could tip over and get damaged and/or seriously injure somebody Keep fingers out of the air intakes and air outlets The appliance is an electrical appliance. To avoid injury from electrical shock do not operate it with wet hands, while standing on a wet surface or while standing in water.
IDENTIFICATION OF ACCESSORIES IMAGE ACCESSORY NAME QUANTITY Exhaust hose, Sliding Round Adaptor and Flat Mouth Adaptor 1 set Window sliders and Clear plastic plug (plug is in the upper corner of the plastic bag that holds the user manual) 1 set Foam seal 3 pcs Remote control & Batteries 1 set Drain hose 1 pc Activated Carbon filter 1 pc 6|Page
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS Front 1. Control Panel 2. Front Air Vent / Louvers 3. Handles 4. Remote Signal receptor 5. Panel Rear 6. Upper air filter 7. Air outlet (hot air exhaust) 8. Casters 9. Upper air intake 10. Upper drain port 11. Lower air intake (Compressor) 12. Lower air filter 13.
OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel, remote control and all of the functions. Follow the symbol for the desired function. The unit can be controlled by the unit control panel alone or with the remote control. CONTROL PANEL 1. MODE Controls the 4 function modes: COOL, DRY (DEHUMIDIFY), FAN, and AUTO 5. TIMER Turns the timer function on and off. To cancel the timer, press the On-Off button or set the timer to 0.0 6.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The air conditioner should be placed on a hard and level surface strong enough to support the unit. The unit has casters and it should only be rolled on smooth, flat surfaces. Use caution when rolling on carpet surfaces. Do not attempt to roll the unit over objects. Never place any obstacles around the air inlet or outlet and allow at least 20 inch of clearance for efficient airconditioning.
Window kit Installation When you use this air conditioner unit, hot air must be exhausted out of the room to complete the air exchange of the condenser. When the unit is operating in dry or fan only mode, no exhaust is required. Your window kit has been designed to fit most standard vertical and horizontal windows. However, it may be necessary for you to modify the installation procedures for your window. Please refer to Fig. 6 & Fig. 7 for minimum and maximum window openings.
Window kit Installation in a double-hung window 1. Open window or sliding door for approximately 5” 2. Cut the foam seal (adhesive type) to the proper length and attach it to the bottom of the window. Fig.10. 3. Adjust the length of the window bars to the same length and width of the opening of the window. Cut the window piece if necessary to fit the length of your window. Fig. 11. 4. Close the window on the window slide bars.
Window kit Installation in a sliding door/ window 1. Open window or sliding door for approximately 5” 2. Cut the foam seal (adhesive type) to the proper length and attach it to the bottom of the door / window. See Fig.14. 3. Adjust the length of the window bars to the same length and width of the opening of the window. Cut the window piece if necessary to fit the length of your window. See Fig. 15. 4. Close the door/ window on the window slide bars.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE Remove the exterior and interior packing Before connecting the appliance to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately 4 hours.
TIMER (DELAYED SWITCH ON / OFF) FUNCTION This function mode enables a delayed switch ON or delayed switch OFF of the air conditioner. The time (hours) delay can be set, enabled and disabled SETTING SW ITCH OFF TIMER With the air conditioner operating in any function mode, press the TIMER button. The TIMER OFF light will come on. Then set the desired time delay OFF hours by pressing the UP and DOW N buttons. The time increments are at 0.5 hour to up to 10 hours, followed by 1 hour increment up to 24 hours.
WATER DRAINAGE When the water level of the bottom tray reaches maximum level, the unit will beep 8 times and the digital display will show P1 symbol. Also, the cooling or dehumidifying function will stop and the fan only function will start. Continuous drainage In COOL or DRY modes, remove the upper drain plug from the back of the unit and install the drain water hose (5/8 universal female mender) with ¾” hose (can be purchased locally).
REMOTE CONTROL The portable air conditioner can be switched on by the remote control. To transmit signals from the remote control to the air conditioner, point the front part of the remote handset towards the control panel on the air conditioner. Reception of the signal is confirmed by a beep. The maximum signal transmission distance is approximately 8 meters / 26 feet. NOTE: Other appliances in the same room controlled by a remote control (TV, radio, stereo, etc.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: 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 recommended to clean the air filters at least once every two weeks This unit has two pre-filters; the upper and the lower filters Switch off the air con
Service Questions: Contact Whynter at 866-WHYNTER Sales Inquiries: Contact Sylvane at 1-800-934-9194 TECHNICAL DATA Cooling capacity 8,000 BTU cooling capacity Power supply 115 V / 60Hz Maximum power input 910W Maximum input 8.2 Amps Dehumidifying capacity 45.6 Pts/day Thermostat 62° - 88°F (17°C - 30°C) Refrigerant R410A Air flow (max.) 270m3/h /159CFM Fan speeds 3 (LOW and HIGH or AUTO) Exhaust hose length 59” / 5’ Unit Dimensions 13.25" D x 13.75" W x 29" H Unit W eight 47.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The portable air conditioner does not turn on Possible Causes Power failure / outage The automatic switch, line fuse, or breaker has been tripped The power supply voltage is too low The power cord is damaged The L.C.D.I.
Problem The unit has worked for a long time, but the room is not cold enough Possible Causes Solutions Windows or doors are open Close all windows and doors There are too many people in the room You may need additional cooling or another air conditioner There is direct sunshine into the room Close curtains or blinds and try to minimize the amount of direct sunlight into the room The room is a kitchen or with many heat-producing appliances You may need additional cooling or another
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY & THREE YEAR WARRANTY ON COMPRESSOR This W HYNTER portable air conditioner is warranted, to the original owner within the 48 continental states, for one year from the date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service.
