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EdgeStar AP10001B manual

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    Portable Air Conditioner Owner’s Manual For more information on other great EdgeStar products on the w eb, go to http://www.edgestar.com AP10001B[...]

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    i Important Safety Information Improper handling can cause serious d amage to the appliance and/ or to the user. Please read the following safety information. Your portable air conditioner is suppli ed with a Leakage-Cu rre nt Detection and Interruption (LCDI) safety plug. This d evice provide s protection to reduce the risk of fire due to arci ng [...]

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    EdgeStar Portable Air Conditioner ii Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................. I  INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 1  PARTS IDENTI FICATION .....................................................[...]

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    1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this EdgeStar portabl e air conditioner. We are glad you chose us. We believe that your purchase of this product opens a relationship between you and EdgeStar. We will prov ide the customer support needed to nurture that relationship. This manual contains important inform ation regarding the proper installati[...]

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    EdgeStar Portable Air Conditioner 2 Parts Identification Back View Front View Control Panel Front Air Vent/ Louver Handle Caste r Pre-filte r A ir Intake Exhaust Outlet Lower Drain Valve Oval Window Kit Adapter Exhaust Hose Window Plate Window Plate with Hole Air Intake/ Compressor pre-filter U pp er Drain Valve Remote Sensor Note: You must open th[...]

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    3 Installing the Carbon Filter Your EdgeStar portable air conditioner ships with a pre- filter and an activated carbon filter. The carbon filter will help remove contaminates and odors from t he air. It is recommended you replace the carbon filter every two to three months, or as needed. It is necessary to clean the pre-filter periodically. Follow [...]

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    EdgeStar Portable Air Conditioner 4 Window Kit Installation Instructions You must vent your portable air conditioner when running in it cooling mode. Your unit includes a window exhaust kit that can be used to vent the unit out a window. Before you begin, make sure you have all the parts necessary for installation. Window Kit Parts: If you have mul[...]

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    5 Installing the window plates 1. Open your window and pl ace the window kit with grooved side facing outward on t he window sill. Then, slide the window kit plate to fit the width of the window. You can use screws to secure the window kit plate from sliding. 2. Lower the window to secure the window kit in place. You may need to use duct tape to be[...]

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    EdgeStar Portable Air Conditioner 6  Attaching the oval adapter to the exhaust hose 3. Attach the oval adapter to the hose: A. Extend the end of the exhaust hose B. Thread the duct connector onto the hose by turning it clockwise until it stops. 2 0 ” 4. Roll the unit towards the window kit. Leave a space that is at least 20 inches to the wall.[...]

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    7 After you have installed the ex haust hose and window kit, you can plug in your portable air condi tioner and start using it. Connecting the exhaust hose to the unit Connecting the oval adapter to the window kit 5. Align the slots on the hose connector to the tabs and snap into the back of the unit. 6. Push the oval adapter thr ough the window ki[...]

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    EdgeStar Portable Air Conditioner 8 Your portable air conditioner is designed to exhaust condensate water that is collected from the air. This water, in either gaseous or droplet form, will be expelled out the exhaust port of the unit. Please take this into account when deciding how to vent it. 1. The exhaust hose supplied with the portable air con[...]

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    9 Draining the Unit The unit will need to be drained if set to dehumidify mode. When the portable air conditioner is in cooling mode, it will remove moisture from the air. The condensed water from the air will be collected in an internal reservoir and will be evaporated and exhausted out of the exhaust hose. However, in very humid conditions, the i[...]

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    EdgeStar Portable Air Conditioner 10 Control Panel Overview Button Function Power Powers the unit on or off. Mode Changes between auto, cool, dehumidify and fan modes. The indicator light will turn on next to the mode you set. Fan Sets the fan speed. The High, Medium, or Low indicator light will turn on next to the fan speed you set. Timer  Used[...]

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    11 Operating the Control Panel Use the Power button to turn the portable air conditioner on and off. Auto-Restart: If power to the unit is interrupted, the air conditioner will restart itself in its last used mode/settings once power is restored. The compressor will restart after 3 minutes. Cooling mode cools an d d ehumidifies the air. If the ambi[...]

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    EdgeStar Portable Air Conditioner 12 The Fan button is used to change the fan speed between High Medium, Low and Auto while in Cooling and Fan Only modes. Press the Fan button to select the fan speed. The LED indicator light ne xt to the High, Medium, or Low will light up. The Automatic Fan speed setting does not have a light. The timer can be used[...]

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    13 Using the Remote Control The remote control can be used instead of the control panel to remotely operate your portable air conditioner. The functions on the remote are the same as on the control panel. Installing the batteries Up Bu tton Po wer B u tto n Fa n S pe ed Bu tto n T im er On Bu tton S lee p But t o n T im er Of f Butto n Lo ck Bu t t[...]

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    EdgeStar Portable Air Conditioner 14 Normal Sounds Y our new portable air conditioner may make sounds that are not familiar to you. Most of the sounds that are made are normal. Hard surfaces like the floor , walls can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The following describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what ma[...]

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    15 Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the body clean. If necessary, use lukewarm water to dampen a cloth to clean the unit. Use a soft bristle brush to clean bet ween the vents. Carefully use a vacuum cleaner to clean the condenser coils Never use abrasive chemicals, volatile substances, gasoline, detergents, chemically treated cloths, or other cleaning [...]

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    EdgeStar Portable Air Conditioner 16 Troubleshooting Follow the troubleshooting guide bel ow to resolve common issues. Issue Possible Cause Solution My air conditioner is not functioning at all Unit is not receiving power Make sure the unit is plugged in LCDI power cord is tripped Press the Reset button on the LCDI cord Insufficient power Move the [...]

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    17 Troubleshooting continued Issue Possible Cause Solution My air conditioner is not cooling at all Unit is not operating in cooling mode Set the unit to be in cooling mode, and lower the set temperature (pg. 11) The compressor is not on The compressor may take up to 3 minutes to turn on, or longer if it is too warm The ambient temperature is too h[...]

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    EdgeStar Portable Air Conditioner 18 Specifications Description of product: Portable Air Conditioner Model: AP10001B Voltage/Frequency: AC 115V~60Hz Input Power: 1125W Current: 10.1A Color: Black and Gray Coolant: R410A Timer: 24 Hour Dimensions WxHxD: 16 ¾” x 26 ½” x 13 ½” Weight: 66 lbs[...]

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    19 EdgeStar Limited Warranty One (1) Year Parts & Ninety (90) Days Labor This product is warranted by EdgeStar to be free from defecti ve workmanship and materials, subject to any conditions set forth as follows: WHAT IS COVERED: LABOR: For a period of NINETY (90) D AYS from the date of original purchase, labor will be performed free of charge [...]

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    EdgeStar Products Box 81336 Austin, TX 78708-1336 Toll Free: 1-866-319-5473 Web: http://www.edgestar.com E-mail: service@edgestar.com Register your product, download own er’s manuals, access additional troubleshooting resources, and obta in more information on other great EdgeStar products on the web at: http://www.edgestar.com Product contents a[...]