Maintenance, Before Use, Cleaning the Filter

Maintenance

Always unplug the unit from the wall outlet before beginning the cleaning.

Cleaning the Housing

Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the body clean.

Never use strong chemicals, oil-based products, detergents, chemically treated cloths or other cleaning solutions.These could possibly damage the cabinet.

Cleaning the Filter

Use a vacuum cleaner or tap the filter lightly to remove loose dust and dirt from the filters and then rinse them thoroughly under running water (no hotter than 104°F).

Dry thoroughly before replacing.

Do not wet the activated carbon filter, remove from frame before rinsing. IMPORTANT! Never operate the unit without the filters.

End of Season Storage

Unplug the unit.

Drain the condensed water COMPLETELY (please refer to page 9). Clean or change the filter.

On a warm day, turn the unit to fan mode for a couple of hours so that the inside can dry out completely.

It is recommended that the unit be put back into its original carton for storage. Do not stack heavy objects on top of the unit.

Storing The Power Cord

When the unit is not in use, please store the power cord away as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3

Before Use

Important!

•Transport the unit in an upright position only, or leave it in an upright position for at least 2 hours before first use.

•Always place the unit on an even surface (Figure 1).

•The power cord is UL listed. It has a built-in L.C.D.I. (Leakage, Current, Detection, Interruption)

circuit breaker for added safety.	Figure 1
If the power supply is interrupted, press the reset
button to reconnect the unit to the power source.

•Make sure the unit is connected to a correctly grounded power supply (refer to the rating label located at the back of the unit).

•An opening in a window or wall is required to accommodate the exhaust hose (kit supplied) to expel the warm air.

•Do not cover or obstruct the appliance inlet or outlet grilles (Figure 2).

•To avoid the risk of shock, the product should never be used

in bathrooms, shower rooms or in any other steamy or wet areas.

•The unit will cool when the room temperature is between 64°F and 110°F depending on the thermostat setting.

•Do not sit or place objects on the unit.Figure 2

•Do not touch the unit with wet/damp hands or when standing barefoot.

•Avoid all contact with chemical based materials.

•The filter must be used with the product at all times.

When removing for cleaning, always disconnect the unit from the mains first.

•Turn off the appliance when not in use.

•At the end of each season all water must be drained and the unit and filters cleaned before storage.

•Drainage of the water container is required before moving the unit or putting it into storage.

•If the electric socket is different from the plug provided, have a professionally qualified electrician replace the plug with a suitable one. Avoid the use of adaptor plugs, multiple sockets and/or extension leads; if their use is necessary, ensure that they conform to the current safety regulations.

•Do not pull the supply cable or place it near a source of heat; always unroll it completely to avoid the possibility of dangerous overheating.

•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the service agent or a similarly qualified person.

THE MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY IF THE ABOVE

INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED.

ARC-12D, ARC-12H specifications

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