COSTWAY ES10114US-WH Portable Air Conditioner User Manual

COSTWAY ES10114US-WH Portable Air Conditioner

Before You Start

• Please read all instructions carefully.
• Retain instructions for future reference.
• Separate and count all parts and hardware.
• Read through each step carefully and follow the proper order. We recommend that, where possible, all items are assembled near to the area in which they will be placed in use, to avoid moving the product unnecessarily once assembled.
• Always place the product on a flat, steady and stable surface. Keep all small parts and packaging materials for this product away from babies and children as they potentially pose a serious choking hazard.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

1. This air conditioner must be connected to proper electrical outlet with the correct electrical supply.
2. Proper grounding must be ensured to reduce the risk of shock and fire. DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG. If you do not have a three-prong electric receptacle outlet in the wall, have a certified electrician install the proper receptacle. The wall receptacle MUST be properly grounded.
3. Do not operate air conditioner if power cord is frayed or otherwise damaged. Avoid using it if there are any cracks or abrasion damage along the length, plug connector or if the unit malfunctions or is damaged in any manner. Contact an authorized service technician for examination and repairs.
4.  DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER OR AN EXTENSION CORD.
5. Do not block airflow around the air conditioner. The exhaust hose should be free of any obstructions.
6. Always unplug the air conditioner before servicing it or moving it.
7. Do not install or use the air conditioner in any area where the atmosphere contains combustible gases or where the atmosphere is oily or sulfurous. Avoid any chemical coming in contact with your air conditioner.
8. Do not place any object on the top of the unit.
9. Never operate the air conditioner without filters in place.
10. Do not use the air conditioner in a bathroom or other highly humid environment.
11. Always unplug air conditioner when not in use.
12. Do not operate air conditioner with any safety devices removed.
13.  Do not run power cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange cord away from traffic area where it will not be tripped over.
14. Do not block air openings or place air conditioner on a soft surface such as a bed or sofa.
15.  Do not place the air conditioner on a small, unlevel, uneven or any other surface which might allow the unit to tip or fall.
16. For proper operation, air conditioner should be placed on a smooth, noncombustible surface. Always place this air conditioner on a level surface at least 20w (50 cm) away from any wall or object.
17. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
18. Always insert the filters securely. Clean the filters every two weeks.
19.  Operating with clogged filters may cause failures.
20. When moving the unit, make sure that it is in an upright position.
21.  Keep the unit away from gasoline, flammable gas, stoves and other heat sources.
22. Don’t disassemble, overhaul or modify the air conditioner, otherwise it will cause a malfunction or possibly bring harm to persons and properties. To avoid hazard, if a unit failure occurs, have the unit repaired before attempting to use it.
23.  Do not install and use the air conditioning in the bathroom or other humid environments.
24.  Do not pull the plug to turn off the unit operation.
25.  Do not place cups or other objects on the body to prevent water or other liquids from spilling into the air conditioner.
26.  Do not use insecticide sprays or other flammable substances near the air conditioning.
27.  Do not wipe or wash the air conditioner with chemical solvents such as gasoline and alcohol. When you need to clean the air conditioner; you must disconnect the power supply, and clean it with a half-wet soft cloth. If the unit is very dirty, scrub with a mild detergent.
28.  The appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
29. This appliance is intended for indoor residential use only, not for industrial or other commercial applications.
30. This appliance is intended for private household use only!

Power Plug

The power plug contains a device that senses damage to the power cord. To test the power cord:

1.  Plug in the air conditioner. The plug has a Test and a Reset button.
2.  Press the TEST button and notice a click as the RESET button pops out.
3. Press the RESET button. You will also hear a click as the RESET button engages.
4. The power cord will now supply electricity to the unit.
5. Always make sure the RESET button in pushed in for correct operation. The power cord must be replaced if it fails to reset after this test.

FEATURES AND COMPONENTS

This air conditioner features cooling, dehumidification, fan-only, and continuous water drainage functions.
The air louvers in top of the unit have an automatic air swing function that is activated from the remote control
The remote control can be placed on the back of the body for convenient out of the way storage.
Handles on both sides make unit easier to carry.
The plug storage plate enables the plug to be inserted into the back of the unit during storage.
Operation of the unit provides continuous air filtration.
The Timer function provides for automatic shutoff and delayed starting.
The unit is equipped with a variety of protection functions, such as automatic defrosting and a water pan overflow signal.

The unit features thermostatic operation. The thermostat senses the temperature of the air surrounding the unit. When the air reaches the set cooling temperature, the compressor shuts off and the fan continues to run at low speed. When the surrounding air temperature increases by approximately 2℉/-17℃ the compressor restarts to cool the air to the set temperature.
The dehumidification mode combines compressor operation and low fan speed to reduce humidity in damp rooms. Keep room doors and windows closed for effective dehumidification. The fan speed cannot be varied when the unit is set to dehumidify. The display screen will not show the relative humidity percentage of the air.

INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT

Air Exhaust Hose Installation
The couplers for the inlet and outlet ends of the air exhaust hose are shipped preattached to the hose. Ensure that they are securely screwed into place on the hose before hose installation.

1.  Insert the hose inlet end coupler into the air exhaust vent. Turn coupler in the direction of the Lock arrows (counterclockwise) to secure the coupler in place. See Fig. 1.
2. Position the flared opening of the hose outlet over the elliptical opening in slider piece 1.
3. Push the tabs at the top of the flared outlet into the slots on slider piece 1. Slide the hose outlet to the side so that the tabs engage in the slots.
4. Use a screw to secure the flared outlet to slider piece 1 on the side of the elliptical opening that will be nearest to the window frame.
5. Insert slider piece 2 into piece 1 and push until tight against the flared outlet ridge protruding through the elliptical opening. You may need to trim material off of the inner end of piece 2 to fit the width of the window opening.

NOTE: If the window is narrower than 20.5”/52cm； use only slider piece 1. Shorten the piece by cutting material from the end that is furthest from the hole. Do not cut from the end that is nearest to the hole.

Position Unit Near Window

IMPORTANT! Before using the air conditioner, keep it upright for at least two hours.
The four casters on the air conditioner base allow it to be easily pushed in an upright position across a level floor. There are handles on each side of the unit to allow it to be lifted straight up if necessary.

CAUTION! To avoid injury, use proper lifting technique when lifting the unit by its handles. Do not bend over from waist with legs straight. Bend knees down to lift with back straight.

INSTALLATION

1. Cut a length of foam seal (adhesive type) to the proper window opening width and attach it to the window sash.
2. Extend the air exhaust hose to necessary length. Place the window slider kit (with flared outlet attached) onto the window sash.
3. Cut a length of foam seal (adhesive type) to the proper width and attach it to the bottom (horizontally hung) or side (vertically hung) of the window.
4. Close the window securely onto the window slider kit.
5. Cut the foam seal (non-adhesive type) to an appropriate length and seal the open gap at the top of the window frame.

NOTE: You may use one of the supplied L brackets to secure the window closed (see figure to the right).
Also, you may use the two supplied straight brackets to secure the top side of the slider kit to the window, and the other two L brackets to secure the bottom side of the slider kit to the window frame.

NOTE: The length of the exhaust hose can be extended to 59 inches/150cm, but it is best to keep the length to a minimum. Make sure that the hose does not have any sharp bends. Do not use extension tubes or replace the supplied exhaust hose with a different hose, or a malfunction may result.There must be no obstructions within the hose, or the unit may overheat.

CONTROL SETTINGS

LED Control Panel

Plug the power cord of the unit into a 3-prong wall receptacle. You will hear a beep and the display screen will illuminate, showing digits for the surrounding air temperature. Press the Power Key. The air louvers on the front of the unit will open and the unit will begin operating in Cool mode. Press Up or Down key to adjust Cool temperature setting. Press Mode key to toggle from Cool to Dry (dehumidification) to Fan (fan-only) operation mode.

1. Timer Key-TheTimer can be set from 1 to 24 hours in one-hour increments. Shutoff Time – With power on, press the Timer key. Digits will start to flash in the display and the Hr indicator will light. While display is flashing, press the up and down keys to select the desired number of run time hours. After a few seconds the temperature digits will display and the Hr indicator will remain lit. The unit will run for the set time and then shut off.
   Delayed StartTime-With the power off; press the Timer key. Digits will start to flash in the display and the Hr indicator will light. While the display is flashing, press the up and down keys to select the desired number of hours before startup. After a few seconds the temperature digits will display and the Hr indicator will remain lit. The unit will begin to run after the set number of hours has passed. To cancel Timer settings press the Timer key twice in quick succession. The Hr indicator will turn off. The Timer can be set from 1 to 24 hours and the amount of time is adjustable by one-hour increments.

2. Fan Speed Selection  Key – In Cool and Fan mode, press the Fan key to select high (F2) or low (Fl) fan speed. In Dehum mode, the fan defaults to the lowest speed (Fl).

3. 3,4 Up and Down Keys – Press the up or down key to adjust the desired cooling temperature. While pressing Timer key, press up or down key to select the desired shutoff or delayed start time span. Simultaneously press both keys to switch between Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F).

4. 5 Mode Selection Button – Press Mode key to switch between modes. With each press, the mode indicator will light up in sequence from Cool —> Dehum —> Fan.

5. 6 Power Key – Press the key to turn unit operation on or off. With key off the display shows surrounding air temperature.
   7 Sleep Mode – In Cool mode, press the up key and fan key at same time to turn on Sleep mode. After one hour the temperature setting will increase by one degree, and by one more degree after another hour; to accord with how your body naturally cools while asleep. Fan speed is low for quiet operation. Press up and fan key at same time to turn Sleep mode off. The temperature will return to original setting.

Remote Control

Point the remote control at the unit control panel when pressing remote control keys. You will hear the unit beep to confirm remote control key activation.

Peotective Functions
Frost Protection – In Cool and Dry modes, if the temperature of the compressor becomes too low, the unit will automatically enter protection status. Once coil rises to a sufficient temperature, the unit will automatically revert to normal operation. Overflow Protection – When water in the water pan exceeds the maximum level, the unit will beep, stop running, and the display screen will show FL. The water in the pan must be drained empty before the unit will resume operation. See the Drainage Instructions in the next section of this Use & Care Guide.

Automatic Defrosting – The air conditioner has automatic defrosting. During defrosting, the compressor will stop working for about 3-5 minutes, during which time the fan continues to run.

Automatic Thermal Protection – The air conditioner has automatic thermal protection to protect against overheating. When thermal protection is activated, the compressor and motor will stop. Once cooled to a safe operation temperature, the unit can be restarted.

DRAINAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Manual drainage

1. When the unit stops after the water pan is full, press the power key to turn off power to the unit, and then unplug the power plug. Note: Move the unit carefully so as not to spill the water in the water pan at the base.
2. Place a water container below the bottom drainage port of the unit.
3. Unscrew the drain cap and remove the water plug. Water will automatically flow into the water container.

Notes

•  During drainage, tilt the unit slightly backwards.
• If you see that your water container will not hold all the water, before it is full insert the water plug back into the drain port to prevent water from spilling onto the floor.

  Continuous drainage

1. Unscrew the drain cap and remove the water plug from the drainage tube port in the middle back of the unit.

2. Push one end of the drainage tube into the drainage port.

3.  Set the other end of the drainage tube into a water container or floor drain. Allow water pan to drain.
   Note: If your water container becomes full, a water backup may occur that will fill the unit water pan and result in unit shutdown. Remove the adapter end and place into another empty container or floor drain. Allow water pan to drain.

4. When the all the water is drained from the unit, insert the water plug and retighten the drain cap.

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning
Before cleaning and maintenance, press the power key is pressed to offand unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Clean the exterior surface
Clean with surface of machine with a wet soft cloth. Don’t use chemicals such as alcohol, gasoline, etc.; otherwise, the surface of the air conditioning will be damaged or even the whole machine will be damaged.
Clean the filter screens
If the filter screens become clogged with dust the effectiveness of the air conditioner is reduced. Be sure to clean the filter screens once every two weeks.

To clean upper filter screen

1. Remove Remote Control from storage slot in upper filter grille.
2. Insert fingertips beneath PULL tab at top of screen grille and pull outward to remove.
3. Remove upper filter screen. Place the screen into warm water (about 104°F/40°C) with mild detergent and allow it to air dry after rinsing clean.
4. Once screen is completely dry, insert back into place in unit.
5. To reinstall grille, insert tabs at bottom of grille into slots in unit frame. Push grille forward to snap into place.

  To clean the lower filter screen

1. Grasp the tab in the middle of the lower filter screen and pull outward gently to remove it.
2. Place the filter screen into warm water (about 104°F/40°C) with mild detergent and allow it to air dry after rinsing clean.
3. Once screen is completely dry, insert back into place in unit.

Treatment:
Don’t put the abandoned machine with other unsorted waste together. Such waste shall be placed separately for other special use.
Postseason Storage

1.  If unit is hooked up for continuous drainage, unscrew the middle drain cap, unplug the water plug, and discharge the water into other water containers or floor drain. If unit is not connected for continuous drainage, empty the pan according to the manual drainage instructions.
2. Turn on the air conditioner, adjust it to low-low fan speed, and run unit until for a period of time so as to dry out moisture from inside the unit to prevent formation of mildew during storage.
3.  Turn off the air conditioner, unplug the power plug from wall receptacle and insert the power plug prongs into the plug storage plate on the back of the unit. Reinstall the water plug and the drainage cap.
4. Remove the air exhaust hose and store in a secure place.
5. Cover the air conditioner with a plastic bag. Store the unit in a dry place, keep it out of the reach of children, and take dust control measures.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If problems not listed in the table occur or recommended solutions do not work, contact a qualified technician for repair. Do not disassemble the air conditioner. Unqualified repair will cause injury to users or damage to property.

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