Safety PrecautionsAbout the Controls on the Air ConditionerFeatures and InstallationBefore you call for service... FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: Safety Precautions Safety Precautions .............3 Model # Serial # You can find them on a label on the side of the unit. Dealer's Name Date Purchased Staple your receipt here for proof of purchase. About the Controls on the Air Conditioner Controls..............................5 Ventilation ..........................7 Air Direction........................7 How to Secure Drain Pipe..7 Care and Maintenance Air Filter Cleaning...............8 How to Insert Batteries.......8 Features Features .............................9 Installation How to Install the Unit ......10 Window Requirements .....10 Installation Kit Contents.....11 Suggested Tool Requirements...................11 Cabinet Installation...........12 Electrical Data ..................14 Electrical Safety ...............15 Before you call for service... Normal Operation.............16 Abnormal Operation .........16 READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your air conditioner properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your air conditioner. You'll find many answers to common problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all. CAUTION • Contact the authorized Service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit. • The air conditioner is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. • Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the air conditioner. 2 Safety Precautions To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instruction will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications. 3 WARNING WARNING : This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury. CAUTION : This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property only. Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below. Be sure not to do this. Be sure to follow the instructions. Plug in the power plug properly. • Otherwise, it will cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation. Do not operate or stop the unit by inserting or pulling out the power plug. • It will cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation. Do not damage or use an unspecified power cord. • It will cause electric shock or fire. • If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorized service center or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Do not modify power cord length or share the outlet with other appliances. • It will cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation. Do not operate with wet hands or in a damp environment. • It will cause electric shock. Do not direct airflow at room occupants. • This could damage your health. Safety Precautions 4 Safety Precautions When the air filter is to be removed, do not touch the metal parts of the unit. • It may cause an injury. Do not clean the air conditioner with water. • Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation. It may cause an electric shock. Ventilate well when used together with a stove, etc. • An oxygen shortage may occur. When the unit is to be cleaned, switch off, and turn off the breaker. • Since the fan rotates at high speed during operation, it may cause an injury. Do not put a pet or house plant where it will be exposed to direct air flow. • This could injure the pets or plants. Do not use for special purposes. • Do not use this air conditioner to preserve precision devices, food, pets, plants, and art objects. It may cause deterioration of quality, etc. Do not operate switches with wet hands. • It may cause an electric shock. Do not apply an insecticide or flammable spray. • It may cause a fire or deformation of the cabinet. Do not put a heater, etc. where it is exposed to direct air flow. • It may cause imperfect combustion. 5 About the Controls on the Air Conditioner About the Controls on the Air Conditioner Controls OPERATION TEMP TIMER MODE FAN SPEED 2 3 1 6 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Model: CW-XC118HU Precaution: The Remote Control unit will not function properly if strong light strikes the sensor window of the air conditioner or if there are obstacles between the Remote Control unit and the air conditioner. OPERATION BUTTON To turn the air conditioner ON, push the button. To turn the air conditioner OFF, push the button again. This button takes priority over any other buttons. When you first turn it on, the air conditioner is on the High cool mode and the temp. at 72°F (22°C). OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON Every time you push this button, it will toggle between COOL and FAN. ON/OFF TIMER BUTTON...