AMCOR PLMB9KE-410 Plus Heater Versions Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Amcor
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AMCOR PLMB9KE-410 Plus Heater Versions Instruction Manual
THANK YOU!
Thank you for choosing this innovative Amcor air conditioner. We suggest that
you keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. It describes the
many benefits and advanced features this unique product has to offer. Before
you use your new air conditioner you should carefully read these instructions
to maximise this product’s performance.
For over 50 years Amcor has specialised in complete indoor environmental
control, manufacturing and marketing; dehumidifiers, portable air
conditioners, coolers, air purifiers, ionisers and aroma therapy scent
diffusers. These world class products incorporate the latest technological
developments.
ELECTRIC CONNECTION
For your safety please read the following information.
Warning: This appliance must be earthed.
The appliance is supplied with a moulded 13 amp 3 pin mains plug fitted with a 13 amp fuse. Should the fuse require replacement, it must be replaced with a fuse rated at 13 amp and approved to BS1362.
The plug contains a removable fuse cover that must be refitted when the fuse is replaced. In the event of the fuse cover being lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover has been obtained.
If the moulded mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home or is removed for any other reason, then the fuse should be removed and the cut off plug disposed of safely to prevent the hazard of electric shock.
There is a danger of electric shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket outlet.
Important The wires in the mains lead on this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and Yellow – Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live
How to wire a 13 amp plug.
As the colours may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows.
The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which
is marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol or coloured green and
yellow.
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured black.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
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The unit is designed for indoor operation.
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Rating: This unit must be connected to a 220-240 V / 50 Hz earthed outlet.
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The installation must be in accordance with regulations of the country where the unit is used.
If you are in any doubt about the electrical installation, have it checked and if necessary modified by a qualified electrician. -
The air conditioner is safe. However, as with other electrical appliances, use it with care.
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Do not clean the air conditioner by spraying it or immersing it in water.
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Do not insert any object into the opening of the air conditioner.
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Disconnect it from the mains before cleaning the unit or any of its components.
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Never connect the unit to an electrical outlet using an extension cord. If an outlet is not available, one should be installed by a licensed electrician.
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Any service other than regular cleaning or filter replacement should be performed by an authorized service representative. Failure to do so could result in a loss of warranty.
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A damaged supply cord should be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING
- Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug. Do not lead the cord over sharp edges.
- Don’t lift or move by pushing the air conditioner at the rear, but always at the front side.
- Keep a minimal 0.5 m safety distance between the appliance with the electrical heater and any inflammable surface.
- a. Do not use a damaged cable.
- b. Keep out of reach of children.
- c. Do not place unevenly.
- d. Do not place near a heat source.
- e. Do not repair. f. Do not spill.
- g. Do not place in front of an open window.
- h. Do not immerse in water.
- i. Do not use an extension cord.
- j. Do not clamp or bend the cable.
- k. Do not bring in contact with chemicals.
- l. Do not insert anything.
PARTS
INSTALLATION
WARNING! Before using the air conditioner it should be left in an upright
position for at least 2 hours.
This unit can easily be moved from one room to another. In doing so keep this
in mind:
– Ensure that the unit is positioned upright, on a level surface and 50 cm
away from obstacles.
– To place the loose filters in the filter holder.
• Take the filter holder out of the air conditioner
• Release the filter fixer and place the active carbon filter (black) and 3M
Filtrete™ filter (white), where included, in the filter holder.
• Place the filter fixer back in the holder.
• Place the filter holder back in the air conditioner.
– Do not operate the unit inside the bathroom, shower, or in any other very
humid environment.
– Connect the hose to the unit by turning it clockwise (at least 5 turns).
– Similarly, connect the hose to the slide bar connector as far as possible.
– Place the telescopic slide bar in the open window or door and adjust the
length to fill as much open space as possible.
– Put the slide bar connector in the opening in the telescopic slide bar.
– Close the window or door as much as possible to prevent outside air entering
the room.
– Ensure that the slide bar connector has a free flow outside.
Important
The flexible exhaust hose can be extended from 660 to 2000 mm for mounting.
This length has been designed especially according to the specifications of
the air conditioner. Do not use an extension or exchange for a different hose
as that may lead to malfunctioning. The exhaust air must flow freely, any
blockage can lead to overheating of the air conditioner. Take care to prevent
any sharp bow or bend in the exhaust.
OPERATION
Programming the timer for OFF – when the unit is RUNNING. · Perform the standard steps as described above. The circular time scale will be on between the present time to the OFF programmed time. The flashing bar on the time scale indicates the real time and moves a segment ahead every 30 minutes until it reaches the OFF timer time, then the black segments in the circular time scale will disappear.
Repeat OFF and ON
Programming the timer for repeat OFF and ON – when the unit is RUNNING. ·
Perform the standard steps as described above. · Repeat the above procedure
while the digits are still flashing for setting the ON. The circular time
scale will be ON between 00:00 to the time set with the timer to OFF and from
that time until 24:00. The flashing bar on the time scale indicates the real
time and moves a segment ahead every 30 minutes. The unit will operate daily
according to the timer setting.
Repeat ON and OFF Programming the timer for repeat ON and OFF – when the unit is NOT RUNNING. · Perform the standard steps as described above. · Repeat the above procedure while the digits are still flashing for setting the OFF. The circular time scale will be OFF between 00:00 to the time set with the timer to ON and from that time until 24:00. The flashing bar on the time scale indicates the real time and moves a segment ahead every 30 minutes. The unit will operate daily according to the timer setting.
After a power failure, or after the unit has been unplugged, you will have to program the timer settings again.
Cancelling the timer function In order to cancel the timer programming press the button momentarily, then it will return to the time display. The daily mode will be cancelled as well. The black segments in the circular time scale will disappear.
Air flow
On the moment the air conditioner is connected to the mains, the louvres open and close and stay closed.
- When the ON-button is pressed, the louvres open to maximum and return to an angle of 75° above the upper plane of the louvres housing. louvres closed
- Press the -button, the louvres will swing continuously up and down between 30° and 80° above the upper plane of the louvres housing.
- By pressing the -button again the movement will stop and the louvres Air outlet up, remain in that position. The direction of the air flow is then constant.
- When the OFF-button is pressed, the louvres close. This way of directing the air flow is particularly convenient when using the remote control: a user friendly approach to your comfort. In order to direct the air flow to a lower angle, raise the louvres housing by pulling it up only by the centre of its back rim.
Sleep mode
The sleep mode function adjusts the set temperature of the unit to the thermal
needs of the body falling asleep as follow: · Default fan speed: LOW · Press
the -button to operate the sleep mode. Press the -button again in order to
cancel the sleep mode. The set temperature will increase 1°C after 1 hour and
a further 1°C after 2 hours. · No FAN mode under SLEEP mode operation.
Dehumidification If the unit will be used mainly as a dehumidifier just let
the warm air return in the room. Continuous drainage (see separate chapter) is
then necessary and more efficient.
AIR FILTER
This air conditioner is equipped with two filter sets: 1. A multi layer filter
in the upper air inlet, to clean the circulated room air, which includes: a. A
screen filter, to remove dust particles. b. An active carbon filter, to remove
odours. c. 3M FiltreteTM filter; to remove unhealthy particles from the air
such as pollen, bacteria, animal
dander and dust. Selected models have the 3M FiltreteTM filter as standard.
However, if you require to add this to your model, or wish to purchase a
replacement, call Amcor for details. 2. A screen filter in the lower air
inlet, to remove dust particles.
NOTE! The active carbon filter and the 3M FiltreteTM filter are delivered in a
plastic packaging. Don’t forget to install these filters. These filters take
away unhealthy particles out of the room environment.
The filter holder on the rear of the unit can be opened. The active carbon
filter and 3M FiltreteTM filter can be installed or removed. The screen filter
is part of the filter holder ( see illustration).
Cleaning the air filters
- a. The screen filters in the upper and lower air inlet should be cleaned regularly by rinsing them under running water.
- b. The positive/negative electrostatically charged 3M Filtrete™ filter is recommended to be changed every 3 months. Unusual dirt, construction work, pets, the presence of smoke and running the air conditioning unit continuously can shorten the life time of the 3M Filtrete™ filter.
- c. The active carbon filter can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner when dusty but has to be changed at the same time as the 3M Filtrete™ filter.
Filter installation
- Slide out the filter holder from the unit.
- Separate the filter fixer from the filter holder (see fig. 1).
- Remove the active carbon filter (black) and the 3M FiltreteTM filter (white) from its plastic bag.
- Insert the active carbon filter into the filter holder (see fig. 2).
- Insert the 3M FiltreteTM filter into the filter holder (see fig. 3).
- Fix the filter by reassembling the fixer into the filter holder (see fig. 4).
NOTE!
- Remove the 3M FiltreteTM filter and active carbon filter before seasonal storage and install new filters at the beginning of the new season. The old filters can be disposed in the `Non-biological garbage container’.
- Replacement filter packages are available directly from Amcor.
- To run the unit without active carbon filter and/or 3M FiltreteTM filter does not do any harm to the air conditioner. In this case odours and unhealthy dust are not removed from the circulated air.
- The screen filter must always be used.
- 3M and Filtrete are trademarks of the 3M Company.
REMOTE CONTROL
The unit responds to all signals that are sent by the remote control. There will be a beep sound from the unit after receiving the signal. The operation of the unit by remote control, is almost identical to the operation by the circular control panel. The only exception is the clock function. Instead of the button for setting the actual time and for programming the timer, there are 3 push buttons on the remote control as follows:
- – for setting the actual time.
- TIMER ON – for programming the time when the unit is ON.
- TIMER OFF – for programming the time when the unit is OFF.
EMPTYING THE INTERNAL WATER CONTAINER
Under high humidity conditions it may be necessary to empty the internal water container. When the internal water container is full the backlight on teh LCD- display flashes. the unit will switch off automatically. To empty the water container do the following:
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Switch off the unit and remove the plug from the wall socket.
Do not move the unit. Doing this can result in water leakage, damaging your floor or carpet. -
Place the water container on the floor underneath the permanent drainage point.
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Remove the water stopper and rubber plug from the drain and let the water run out. The water container has to be emptied several times before all water will be drained (ca. 1.5 litres).
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Replace the rubber plug and water stopper, put the plug into the wall socket, and switch the unit on. The warning signal should be off.
NOTE! When the air conditioner is in use, under normal circumstances the condensed water will evaporate and then be discharged through the hot air outlet hose
CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE
- Switch off the unit and remove the plug from the mains.
- Remove the water stopper and rubber plug.
- Connect a drain tube (ø 20 mm inner dimension) onto the water outlet and extend with extra water tube if needed. · Place the other end in a normal drain. Make sure that the tube is free from twists and bends.
The tube must decline over its entire length.
CLEANING
WARNING! First of all switch off the unit and remove the plug from the wall
socket. Clean the housing with a soft, damp cloth. Never use aggressive
chemicals, petrol, detergents or other cleansing solutions. Clean the screen
filter regularly with a vacuum cleaner. See also “air filter” section.
NOTE! Never use the air conditioner without the screen filter.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
STORAGE
Empty the internal water container. Clean the screen filter. Remove 3M
FiltreteTM filter and active carbon filter. · Remove the 3M FiltreteTM filter
and active carbon filter before end of
season storage and install new filters at the beginning of the new season. The
old filters can be disposed of in the `Non-biological rubbish container . ·
Replacement filter packages are available from Amcor. Put the unit in Fan Only
mode for a few hours to ensure that the inside becomes completely dry. Store
the cable as shown.
Protect the unit against dust and store in a dry place, not accessible to
children.
TECHNICAL DATA
Reminder: Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with household waste. This product should be taken to your local recycling centre for safe treatment.
YOUR GUARANTEE
DOMESTIC AIR CONDITIONERS If this product is found to be defective as a result
of faulty materials or workmanship within one year from date of purchase, it
will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
This guarantee is subject to the following terms: Amcor Limited., must be
notified of the fault
Proof of purchase must be presented to Amcor’s nominated representative The
warranty will be void if the product is modified, misused or repaired by an
unauthorised person The guarantee does not cover accidental damage, misuse, or
consumable items such as filters The guarantee after repair or replacement
will not be extended beyond the original one-year period All replacement parts
or units will be new or reconditioned Parts or units, which are replaced,
become the property of Amcor Limited
Amcor Limited disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages
The warranty applies for the use of the product in UK.
This GUARANTEE is in addition to your Statutory Rights. Creating Quality
Environments
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