Hisense Portable Air Conditioner

Portable Air Conditioner Use

Operating your portable air conditioner properly helps you to obtain the best possible results. This section explains proper air conditioner operation.

Important:

• Do not stay in direct airflow from the air conditioner for extended periods of time.
• Never use in tightly enclosed spaces. Always ensure there is sufficient airflow of outside air entering the household especially when used in conjunction with combustible devices such as gas stoves, fireplaces, furnaces, hot water heaters etc. Do not place the power cord or air conditioner near a heater, radiator, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• This air conditioner is intended for household use as a residential appliance. Do not use it as a precision climate control for commercial use, or for precision equipment, food, pets, plants, artwork, etc.
• Do not block or obstruct the exhaust vent hose as it may severely affect performance, or cause failure of the air conditioner.
• The air conditioner display shows the current room temperature.
• When changing modes while the air conditioner is in operation, the compressor will stop for 3 to 5 minutes before restarting. If a button is pressed during this time, the compressor will not restart for another 3 to 5 minutes.
• In Cooling or Dry mode, the compressor and condenser fan will stop when the room temperature reaches the set temperature.
• On Dry mode, the humidity level is automatically set, but is not able to be displayed.

Starting Your Portable Air Conditioner

Control panel

A diagram shows the control panel with various buttons and indicators. The symbols may differ from these models, but the functions are similar.

• WIFI: (Optional)
• COOL/FRAIS: Cooling mode.
• DRY/SEC: Dry mode.
• FAN/VENT: Fan mode.
• POWER /MARCHE: Power On/Off button.
• + (HIGH/ÉLEVÉ): Increase setting, High fan speed.
• - (MED/MOY.): Decrease setting, Medium fan speed.
• SLEEP/VEILLE: Sleep mode.
• TIMER/MINUT.: Timer function.

Power On or Off

Press the ⏻ POWER button to turn the unit on or off.

Mode

1. Press and release MODE until you see the symbol for the desired setting.

Operating modes:

• △ MODE
• Cool: Cools the room. Press FAN to select High, Mid or Low speeds. Press the Plus or Minus button to adjust the temperature.
• Dry: Dries the room. The air conditioner automatically selects the temperature. The fan runs on Low speed only. Dehumidification ranges between 2 to 3 pints per hour, by model.

NOTE: Dry mode should not be used to cool the room.

• ⎔ DRY
• Fan Only: Press FAN to select High, Mid or Low.
• ⌂ FAN
• Heat (Optional): Heats the room. Press FAN to select high, Mid or Low speeds. Press the PLUS or MINUS button to adjust the temperature.

NOTE: Heating is NOT available for cooling only models.

• ♨️ HEAT (Optional)

WIFI control is available for connected models with this logo on control panel.

• ? WiFi (Optional)

Fan Speed

1. Press and release FAN to choose the desired fan speed.
• ⌂ FAN
2. Choose High, Mid or Low.
• High: for maximum fan speed ⬆️ HIGH
• Mid: for normal fan speed ⏺️ MED
• Low: for minimum fan speed ⬇️ LOW

Temperature

Press the PLUS button to raise the temperature. Press the PLUS button once to increase the set temperature by 1°F (1°C).

Press the MINUS button to lower the temperature. Press the MINUS button once to decrease the set temperature by 1°F (1°C).

NOTE:

• In the Cooling mode, the temperature can be set between 61°F and 86°F (16°C and 30°C).
• In Fan Only mode, the temperature can not be set.
• The unit LED shows the target temperature for 5 seconds and then displays the room temperature.

Change display between °F and °C

To change the temperature display between °F and °C press both the Plus and Minus Adjust buttons at the same time.

ION (Optional)

Press the ION button to start or stop the Plasma Generator.

When the ION indicator light of the appliance flashes, the Plasma Generator will turn on.

Using the Remote Control

Insert the Batteries

1. Remove the battery cover along the arrowed direction.

   A diagram shows the battery cover being slid off the remote control.

2. Insert new batteries making sure that the (+) and (-) of battery are matched correctly.

   A diagram shows two AAA batteries being inserted into the remote control, ensuring correct polarity.

3. Re-attach the cover by sliding it back into position.

   A diagram shows the battery cover being slid back onto the remote control.

NOTE:

• Use 2 standard AAA (1.5volt) batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Replace batteries with new ones of the same type when the display becomes dim, or after 6 months.
• When replacing batteries, always replace both batteries with new batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cd, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
• If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the remote.

⚠️ CAUTION

• Do not use the remote if the batteries have leaked. The chemicals in batteries could cause burns or other health hazards.

Storage Tip

The holder on the back of the unit can be used to store the remote control.

How to Use

To operate the room air conditioner, aim the remote control at the signal receptor. The remote control will operate the air conditioner at a distance of up to 23' (7m) when pointing at signal receptor of the air conditioner.

A diagram shows a person aiming the remote control at the portable air conditioner, with an arrow pointing from the remote to the signal receptor/display on the unit.

Remote control Button and Function

A diagram shows the remote control with numbered buttons and an LCD display.

NOTE: Remote control may differ in appearance.

	Button	Function		Button	Function
1	⏻ ON/OFF	Turns the unit on or off.	5	△ UP	Increases temperature or setting.
2	△ MODE	Selects operating mode (Cool, Dry, Fan, Heat). Press and hold for 5 seconds to switch temperature display between °F and °C.	6	▽ DOWN	Decreases temperature or setting.
3	⌂ FAN	Adjusts fan speed.	7	DIMMER or Sleep	Turns off control panel display (DIMMER). Press and hold for 5 seconds to activate Sleep mode.
4	SWING	Changes vertical airflow direction.	8	TIMER On/Off	Sets timer for automatic on/off.

Indication symbols on LCD:

Symbol	Description	Symbol	Description
❄️	Cooling indicator	?	Auto fan speed
?	Dry indicator	⬆️	High fan speed
?️	Fan only indicator	⏺️	Medium fan speed
♨️	Heating indicator	⬇️	Low fan speed

Additional symbols:

• ? Sleep indicator
• ? Signal transmit.
• 88°F Display set temperature

Normal Sounds

When your air conditioner is operating normally, you may hear sounds such as:

• Air movement from the fan.
• Clicks from the thermostat cycling.
• Vibration or noise due to poor wall or window construction.
• A high-pitched hum or pulsating noise caused by the high-efficiency compressor cycling on and off.

Portable Air Conditioner Care

Draining the Air Conditioner (non-Heating models)

A diagram shows the back of the air conditioner with the primary drain cover (A) and primary drain plug (B) labeled.

1. Unplug the air conditioner or disconnect power.
2. Move the air conditioner to a drain location or outside.

3. Remove the primary drain cover and plug.
4. Drain water completely through the drain hole.

NOTE: If the air conditioner will be stored after use, see "Storing After Use".

5. Reinstall the drain plug to the primary drain hole.
6. Reinstall the primary drain cover to the drain hole.
7. Reposition the air conditioner.
8. Plug in the air conditioner or reconnect power.

Draining the Air Conditioner (Heating models)

A diagram shows the back of the air conditioner with the primary drain port (A), drain hose (B), and primary drain hole (C) labeled, with the drain hose connected.

1. Uncover the primary drain port.
2. Attach the drain hose to the primary drain hose. Make sure the connector has no water leak.
3. Place the other end of drain hose into a outfall. Check to see that the hose lies flat and is in the drain. Make sure the hose end that goes to the drain is on a lower level than the hose end that connects to the unit. The hose should not be kinked or pinched.

Cleaning the Outside

1. Press ON/OFF to turn off the air conditioner.
2. Unplug the air conditioner or disconnect power.
3. Remove the air filter and clean separately. See "cleaning the Air Filter".
4. Wipe the outside of the air conditioner with a soft, damp cloth.
5. Plug in the air conditioner or reconnect power.
6. Press ON/OFF to start the air conditioner.

Cleaning the Air Filter

A diagram shows the back of the air conditioner with the evaporator air intake filter panel door (A) and condenser air intake filter panel door (B) labeled.

1. Press ON/OFF to turn off the air conditioner.
2. Open the filter panel door on the back of the air conditioner and remove.
3. Remove the tapping screw from the condenser air intake filter panel door and remove.
4. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the filter. If the filter is very dirty, wash the filter in warm water with a mild detergent.

NOTE: Do not wash the filter in the dishwasher or use any chemical cleaners.

5. Air dry the filter completely before replacing to ensure maximum efficiency.
6. Reattach the air filter to the filter panel door.
7. Reinstall the filter panel door and tapping screw.
8. Press ON/OFF to start the air conditioner.

Storing After Use

If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time:

1. Drain the water completely. See "draining the Air Conditioner".
2. Run the air conditioner set to Fan Only for approximately 12 hours to dry the air conditioner.
3. Unplug the air conditioner.

Troubleshooting

Before calling for service, please try the suggestions below.

Air conditioner will not operate

• The power supply cord is unplugged.
  Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. See "Electrical Requirements."
• Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the wrong capacity is being used.
  Replace with a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker of the correct capacity. See "Electrical Requirements".
• The power supply cord has tripped (Reset button has popped out).
  Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will latch and remain in) to resume operation.
• A household fuse has blown, or a circuit breaker has tripped.
  Replace the fuse, or reset the circuit breaker. See "Electrical Requirements".
• The On/Off button has not been pressed.
  Press ON/OFF.
• The local power has failed.
  Wait for power to be restored.

Air conditioner power supply cord trips (Reset button pops out)

• Disturbances in your electrical current can trip (Reset button will pop out) the power supply cord.
  Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will latch and remain in) to resume operation.
• Electrical overloading, overheating, cord pinching or aging can trip (Reset button will pop out) the power supply cord.
  After correcting the problem, press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will latch and remain in) to resume operation. If the power cord fails to reset, contact a service technician.

Air conditioner seems to run too much

• Is there a door or window open?
  Keep doors and windows closed.
• The current air conditioner replaced an older model.
  The use of more efficient components may cause the air conditioner to run longer than an older model, but the total energy consumption will be less. Newer air conditioners do not emit the "blast" of cold air you may be accustomed to from older units, but this is not an indication of lesser cooling capacity or efficiency. Refer to the efficiency rating (EER) and capacity rating (in Btu/h) marked on the air conditioner.
• The air conditioner is in a heavily occupied room, or heat-producing appliances are in use in the room.
  Use exhaust vent fans while cooking or bathing and try not to use heat-producing appliances during the hottest part of the day. Portable air conditioners are designed as supplemental cooling to local areas within a room. A higher capacity air conditioner may be required, depending on the size of the room being cooled.

Air conditioner runs for a short time only, but room is not cool

• Set temperature is close to room temperature.
  Lower set temperature. See "portable Air Conditioner Use".

Display error code

• If the unit displays error code E5, the water container is full.
  Drain the water, see "Draining the air conditioner". After draining, the unit can be operated again.
• If the unit display error code E1/E2/E3/E4/E6/E7/E9/EA
  Please contact customer service.

Air conditioner runs, but does not cool

• The filter is dirty or obstructed by debris.
  Clean the filter.
• Air outlet is blocked.
  Clear air outlet.
• Set temperature is too high.
  Lower set temperature.

Air conditioner cycles on and off too much

• The air conditioner is not properly sized for your room.
  Check the cooling capabilities of your portable air conditioner. Portable air conditioners are designed as supplemental cooling to local areas within a room.
• The filter is dirty or obstructed by debris.
  Clean the filter.
• There is excessive heat or moisture, open container cooking, showers, etc. in the room.
  Use a fan to exhaust heat or moisture from the room. Try not to use heat-producing appliances during the hottest part of the day.
• The louvers are blocked.
  Install the air conditioner in a location where the louvers are free from curtains, blinds, furniture, etc.