Amcor PLMB Series Portable Air Conditioner

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

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.

Diagram description: How to wire a 13 amp plug. It illustrates the connection points for the Green/Yellow wire to terminal E (Earth), the Blue wire to terminal N (Neutral), and the Brown wire to terminal L (Live). A cord clamp is also shown.

Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT

• The unit is designed for indoor operation.
• Rating: This unit must be connected to a 220-240 V / 50 Hz earthed outlet.
• 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.
• Keep out of the reach of children. ??
• Do not clean the air conditioner by spraying it or immersing it in water. ??
• Do not insert any object into the opening of the air conditioner. ✋?
• Disconnect it from the mains before cleaning the unit or any of its components.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. ??

Safety Symbols and Meanings:

• a. Do not use a damaged cable. ❌ [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

The air conditioner comprises the following parts:

• Air outlet
• Control panel
• Carrying handle
• Caster wheels
• Upper air inlet
• Exhaust air outlet
• Lower air inlet
• Cable storage
• Drainage point with water stopper
• Remote control
• Air filters
• Water container
• Exhaust hose
• Slide bar connector
• Telescopic slide bar

Controls on the unit:

• ON/OFF ▶️ / ⏹️
• UP ⬆️
• DOWN ⬇️
• MODE
• TIMER ⏱️
• SLEEP ?
• FAN SPEED ?
• SWING ↔️

Display Indicators:

• COOLING ❄️
• FAN ?
• HEAT ?
• HOURS:MINUTES ⏰
• TEMPERATURE ?️

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 exhaust 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.

Diagram description: Installation setup showing the air conditioner positioned near a window. A telescopic slide bar is fitted into the window opening, with the exhaust hose connected to it and extending outside. Dimensions indicate a 50 cm clearance required from obstacles.

Operation

ON/OFF

Press the ▶️ button to switch the unit on or off. A buzzer will beep, and the LCD will display 12:00 o'clock as default.

Setting the clock

Press the ⏰ button for 3 seconds to set the clock. The 2 left digits of the 4 digits on the LCD-display will flash. Press ⬆️ or ⬇️ to adjust the hour. Press ⏰ momentarily, the 2 right digits of the 4 digits will flash. Press ⬆️ or ⬇️ to adjust the minutes of the clock. Press the ⏰ button for 3 seconds again to activate the clock.

Setting the temperature

If you want to change the set temperature press ⬆️ or ⬇️ to set the temperature. The 2 digit display will indicate the set temperature.

Note: Reaching the set temperature depends on the room and outdoor climatic conditions.

Mode switch

Press the MODE button successively until the icon representing the desired mode is appearing (=> Cool ❄️ => Fan ? => Heat ? => etc). On the LCD-display you will see:

• Cooling ❄️
• Fan only ?
• Heat ?

Each time the unit starts, it starts operating in cool mode with a set temperature of 22°C. The fan speed will be selected automatically. Heat mode is only available on EH models.

Fan speed

If you prefer a constant fan speed instead of the auto fan speed, press the FAN SPEED ? button successively; the fan icon on the LCD-display will rotate accordingly.

• Fast - for the turbo speed
• Normal - for the medium speed
• Slow - for the slow speed
• Alternating - for the auto fan speed (in the cooling mode only!)

Switching LCD backlight ON/OFF

• If you prefer to switch the LCD backlight off, push the ⬆️ and ⬇️ buttons at the same time. After blinking twice the backlight will be switched off after 3 sec.
• By pushing any button on the control panel the backlight will switch on again.

Heat

EH models feature a 1680 W electric heater that can heat a room on cooler days. With the mode switch select ?, set the desired temperature and the unit will heat until this temperature is reached. Fan speed is selected automatically. Do not place the unit near anything that could catch fire or be scorched. Do not obstruct the air outlet. The heat function will operate with or without the hose attached.

Timer

For all of the following TIMER programming, proceed firstly with these standard steps:

• Press the TIMER ⏱️ button briefly; the 2 left digits of the 4 digits on the LCD display are flashing.
• Press ⬆️ or ⬇️ to adjust the hour.
• Press the TIMER ⏱️ button briefly again, the 2 right digits of the 4 digits are flashing.
• Press ⬆️ or ⬇️ to adjust the minutes of the clock in intervals of 5 minutes. The timer is set.

After 10 seconds the time display returns.

Programming the timer for ON - when the unit is OFF.

• Perform the standard steps as described above.
• The circular time scale will be on between the ON programmed times until 24:00. The flashing bar on the time scale indicates the real time and moves a segment ahead every 30 minutes until it reaches the ON timer time, then the black segments in the circular time scale will disappear.

Diagram description: Timer example showing a circular time scale with segments indicating programmed ON and OFF times.

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 TIMER ⏱️ 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.
• Press the SWING ↔️ button, the louvres will swing continuously up and down between 30° and 80° above the upper plane of the louvres housing.
• By pressing the SWING ↔️ button again the movement will stop and the louvres 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.

Diagram description: Air outlet down, louvres closed. Air outlet up, louvres opened. Raising the louvres housing.

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 SLEEP ? button to operate the sleep mode. Press the SLEEP ? 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 screen filter, to remove dust particles.
   • An active carbon filter, to remove odours.
   • 3M Filtrete™ filter; to remove unhealthy particles from the air such as pollen, bacteria, animal dander and dust. Selected models have the 3M Filtrete™ 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 Filtrete™ 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 Filtrete™ filter can be installed or removed. The screen filter is part of the filter holder.

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

Diagram description: Filter installation sequence showing four steps. Step 1 shows the filter holder. Step 2 shows inserting the active carbon filter. Step 3 shows inserting the 3M Filtrete filter. Step 4 shows the assembled filter holder.

• Slide out the filter holder from the unit.
• Separate the filter fixer from the filter holder.

• Remove the active carbon filter (black) and the 3M Filtrete™ filter (white) from its plastic bag.
• Insert the active carbon filter into the filter holder.
• Insert the 3M Filtrete™ filter into the filter holder.
• Fix the filter by reassembling the fixer into the filter holder.

NOTE!

• Remove the 3M Filtrete™ 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 of 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 Filtrete™ 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.

Diagram description: Remote control buttons labeled TIMER, ON, and 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 the LCD-display flashes, and the unit will switch off automatically.

To empty the water container do the following:

• 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.
• 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).
• 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.

Diagram description: Water container with drainage plug.

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

Never try to repair or dismantle the air conditioner yourself. Incompetent repairs result in loss of warranty and can endanger the user and the property.

To correct problems that have not been described in the table and/or if the recommended solutions fail to solve the problem, contact an authorized service centre.

Storage

• Empty the internal water container.
• Clean the screen filter.
• Remove 3M Filtrete™ filter and active carbon filter.
• Remove the 3M Filtrete™ 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.

Diagram description: Cable storage illustration.

Technical Data

PLMB9KEHx-410 and PLMB9KEx-410 series can be connected only to a supply with system impedance no more than 0.383 Ohm.

PLMB12KEHx-410 and PLMB12KEx-410 series can be connected only to a supply with system impedance no more than 0.247 Ohm.

PLMB15KEHx-410 and PLMB15KEx-410 series can be connected only to a supply with system impedance no more than 0.110 Ohm.

If necessary, please consult your supply authority for system impedance information.

* measured conform EN 14511

Subject to modifications without prior notice. For greater precision, please refer to the rating label placed on the product.

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.

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