Room Air Conditioner OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HP21WC-Cooling Only HP21WR-Reverse Cycle Thank you for selecting Hotpoint air conditioners. Please read this manual carefully before operation and keep it for further reference.
CONTENTS Thank you for choosing a Hotpoint air conditioner. Our design is based on the best efficiency and the lowest noise operation and it can keep the room comfortable. Please read this operating manual carefully before operating the unit and keep it for consultation.
Function Introduction Autumn Spring Room temp. Summer Winter Wind direction Window type room air conditioners of Hotpoint can regulate the room temperature and dry the room. It is convenient for your work,study and life. It can be widely used in residence, shop, hotel, office, library and laboratory, and so on. Dehumidifying in rainy or humid season Cooling in summer Without reducing the room temp., air conditioner can dehumidify and make the room air dry and comfortable.
Operating Condition Please operate air conditioner in the correct conditions as follows. COOL mode operation DRY mode operation Outdoor temperature should be in range of 18 to 43 , otherwise it is possible for air conditioner to breakdown. Room humidity should be lower than 90%. Otherwise, it is possible for air conditioner to dew at air conditioner surface and even drop water after running for so much time. But this is normal.
Installation Installation precaution: Window type conditioner is so valuable and the improper installation of it will cause a lot of damage! Please consult with a licenced technician to install the unit and don’t install it by yourself. Hotpoint is not responsible for incorrect installation. Location: The condensation water must be drained away conveniently. Install air conditioner unit far away from TV set or radio etc. to avoid disturbing video or voice.
Installation procedure: Horizontal line 1) Remove the sticker from the front panel. 2) Put the unit into the installation hole. When installing the unit, it should be slanted down to the back to avoid the enlargement of noise or vibration. (Slant between 6-10mm.) (Shown at right figure.) The installation place should be strong enough to avoid the enlargement of noise or vibration. 3) Fill up sews in the cabinet with sponge or foam.
Note: Drain pan and drain hose must be installed before using reverse cycle models. Drain hose or tubing can be purchased locally to satisfy your particular needs. Notes for installation Remove Before removing air conditioner to another place, you should contact the installer first. Then it must be done under the direction of a licenced technician. In addition, the charge of this must be paid. Noise Install in a location that is firm enough to avoid the enlargement of noise and vibration.
PART IDENTIFICATION Cabinet Air inlet louver Front grille Front intake grille) Power cord Air filter (behind the front intake grille) Control panel Cabinet Air inlet louver Front grille Front intake grille) Remote control panel Air filter (behind the front intake grille) Air direction adjustment Vertical airflow direction vane (Airflow direction adjustment up and down).
Main switch operation procedure 1.Only Cooling 1.Main Control Knob Set to Low Cool,Med Cool or High Cool as desired (FAN setting operates the fan only.) CAUTION:If the main control knob is turned off of changed to a fan setting from a cooling operation setting. WAIT at teast 3minutes before resetting to cooling operation. 2.
Operation of wireless remote control Name and function of wireless remote control Note: Besure that there are no obstructions between receiver and remote controller; Don't drop or throw the remote control; Don't let any liquid in the remote control and put the remote control directly under the sunlight or any place where is very hot. SLEEP Signal transmitter SLEEP button ● FAN Press this button, Sleep On and Sleep Off can be selected. After powered on,Sleep Off is defaulted.
Name and function of wireless remote control Note: This wireless remote control is universal, and it could be used for many units, some buttons of this control which are not available to this unit will not be described below. + + button ● Remote control - Presetting temperature can be increased.
Name and function of wireless remote control Note: This wireless remote control is universal, and it could be used for many units, some buttons of this control which are not available to this unit will not be described below. TIMER ON TIMER ON BUTTON ● Remote control TIMER OFF SWING BUTTON ● At unit off, press Timer On button, "HOUR ON" will blink and display,signal will be concealed, in the timer on setting.
Guide for operation- general operation 1. After powered on, press ON/OFF button, the unit will start to run.(Note: When it is powered off, the guide louver of main unit will close automatically.) 2. Press MODE button, select desired running mode, or press COOL or HEAT mode to enter into the corresponding operation directly. 3. Pressing + or - button, to set the desired temperature (It is unnecessary to set the temp. at AUTO mode.) 4.
★ About swing up and down 1. Press swing up and down button continuously more than 2s,the main unit will swing back and forth from up to down, and then loosen the button, the unit will stop swinging and present position of guide louver will be kept immediately. 2.
Remote control panel Note: If wireless remote controller is lost, open the surface panel and operate manually. 1 2 POWER BUTTON Operation starts when pressing this button, and stops when pressing this button again. SWING BUTTON Activate the automatic air swing function. 3 FAN SPEED BUTTON Select the fan speed HIGH, MID, LOW and AUTO in sequence. 4 TEMP/TIMER BUTTON Press the keypad to increase the set (operating) temperature of the unit.
Operation Tips Operation for comfort and economy Do not overcool the room temperature. This is not good for health and wastes electricity. Keep blind or curtains closed. Do not let sunshine enter the room directly when the air con- Keep the room temp. uniform. Adjust the vertical and horizontal airflow direction to ensure a dition is in operation. uniform temperature in the room. Air can’t be discharged to the direction of air-in. Make sure that the doors and windows are tightly closed.
Caution Operations for safety and health 1) The plug must be accessible after the appliance is positioned. 2) Do not use this appliance in the laundry. 3) If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacture or its service agent in void of hazard. Do not pull out the power cord. Damage to the cord may result in serious electric shocks. Select the most appropriate temperature. Pay attention to adjust the temperature to suit the conditions.
Care and maintenance Always turn off the air conditioner and main power supply before cleaning to ensure safety. Cleaning unit Air filter 1. Cut power off before cleaning. The air filter behind the intake grille should be washed at least once every two weeks or as often as it needs cleaning. Plug out only after air conditioner stops at all. 2. Use soft cloth when cleaning cabinet. If the cabinet is very dirty, dip cloth into warm dry water below 40 How to clean the air filter: 1.
Trouble shooting guide Please check the following items before asking for repair,it saves your time and money. Fault phenomenon Air conditioner dose not operate at all. Trouble-shooting * Is there a power failure? * Is the plug out? * Is power fuse or switch off ? * Whether the voltage is too high or too low? * Is air inlet or outlet locking? * Is there any other heat/cool source in room? Cool or heat efficiency is * Are air filters dirty very much? not good.
Immediately stop all operations and plug out, please contact your dealer in the following situations. *Operation starts or stops abnormally; *Power fuse or switch often breaks; *Carelessly splash water or something into air conditioner; *Electrical lines are much hot or lines cover breaks; *Other strange situations. After service If your air conditioner has the questions of quality or anything else, please contact the Hotpoint National Service Department on 1300-303-929.
WARRANTY RECORD Please complete all details below should warranty service be required on your new Hotpoint air conditioner. This form must be completed by the customer and the installer. Please retain this form and attach your receipt to it. Should you require any warranty service, please check the fault finding chart at the back of this manual first and then contact Hotpoint National Service Department on 1300-303929 who will appoint an authorised Service Agent to assist you.
PROBLEMS THAT MAY NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY Hotpoint (Aust) Pty Ltd reserves the right to refuse warranty if reported problems arise from situations outside their control. For example: 1. Systems of inappropriate capacity for area(s) served, e.g. not sized by a method accepted as normal trade practice. 2. Systems of inappropriate ‘type’ for application concerned. 3.
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