TCL 12PH32 12,000 Btu Portable Air Conditioner And Heater

How to Control Your AC

Control panel

The control panel is on the top of the appliance and enables you to control it without the remote control.

SWING Function

The swing function on the remote can be used to allow the air deflector to swing continuously. To enable press the power (Insert button image) on the remote to enable the deflector to swing continuously. Press again to cause the deflector to stop in the desired position.

1. Power button – press the on the control panel or the remote control to turn the air conditioner on and off. Never turn the appliance off by unplugging from the power source. Always press the power button, then wait for a few minutes before unplugging. This allows the appliance to perform a proper shutdown.
2. Cool Mode – press the on the control panel or remote until the Cool mode is lit. Select the target temperature 64°-90° F (18°-32° C) by pressing the ∧ or ∨ button until the corresponding value is displayed. Select the required fan speed by pressing the fan speed button.
3. Dry Mode – press the on the control panel or remote until the Dry symbol appears, “dh” will appear on the screen. In this model, the default fan speed is low, and cannot be modified.
4. Fan Mode – press the on the control panel until the Fan symbol appears. You can then select your desired fan speed, either High or Low .
5. Sleep Mode - press the SLEEP button on the remote control (there is no sleep mode on the control panel). This function is useful when you are sleeping as it gradually reduces operation of the appliance. To set this function correctly, select the cool or dry mode as described above. Press the button. The appliance operates in the previously selected mode.

When you choose the sleep function, the brightness of the screen is reduced and fan speed is lowered.

The SLEEP function maintains the room at optimum temperature without excessive fluctuations in either temperature or humidity with silent operation. Fan speed is always at Low, while room temperature and humidity vary gradually to ensure comfort.

When in COOL mode, the selected temperature will decrease by 1° per hour in a 2 hour period. This new temperature will be maintained for next 6 hours and then the appliance will turn off. The SLEEP function can be canceled at any time during operation by pressing the “Sleep”, “Mode” or “Fan Speed” button.

In FAN or DRY mode, SLEEP function cannot be set.

1. Directional Louvers/Vents - Control the direction of the airflow by manually adjusting the deflectors to the desired direction. In shipping, the vents are closed and must be opened by pushing on the bottom left- hand corner of the deflectors to open.

Note: The Louver Swing Button is on the remote, however that feature is not available on this model.

Setting the Timer using the control panel or remote control

Programming Start Up –

• Turn on the appliance, choose the mode you want, for example cool, 72°F, high fan speed.
• Turn off the appliance.
• Press the Timer button, the Timer symbol on the screen will display 1-24 hours.
• Press several times until the corresponding time is displayed.
• Wait about 5 seconds for the timer to activate, then the Timer indicator will be displayed on the screen.
• Press the Timer button again to cancel the timer and the Timer symbol will disappear.

Programming Shut Off -

• When the appliance is running, press the button and the screen will display 1-24 hours
• Press several times until the corresponding time is displayed.
• Wait about 5 seconds for the timer to activate, then the Timer indicator will be displayed on the screen.
• Press the Timer button again to cancel the timer and the Timer symbol will disappear.

TIPS FOR CORRECT USE

To get the best performance from your appliance, follow these recommendations:

• Close the windows and doors in the room to be air conditioned (Fig. 1). When installing the appliance semi-permanently, you should leave a door slightly open (as little as 1/2“) to guarantee correct ventilation.
• Protect the room from direct exposure to the sun by partially closing curtains and/or blinds to make the appliance much more economical to run (Fig. 2).
• Never rest objects of any kind on the appliance.
• Do not block the air inlet or outlet of the appliance.
• Reduced air flow will result in poor performance and could damage the unit (Fig. 3).
• Make sure there are no heat sources in the room.
• Never use the appliance in very damp rooms (bathroom for example).
• Never use the appliance outdoors.
• Make sure the appliance is standing on a level surface.

Water drainage method

When there is excess water condensation inside the unit, the appliance stops running and shows “”. This indicates that the water condensation needs to be drained using the following procedures:

Manual Draining

1. Power off and unplug the unit from power source.
2. Place a pan under the lower drain plug.
3. Remove the lower drain plug.
4. Water will drain out and collect in the pan.
5. After the water is drained, replace the lower drain plug firmly.
6. Turn on the unit.

Continuous drainage

When unit is running in Dry mode, you can use the method below for continuous drainage.

1. Power off and unplug the unit from the power source.
2. Remove the drain plug (Fig 1). Be cautious as some residual water may spill during this setup process.
3. Connect a drain hose (not included) (Fig 2).
4. The water can be continuously drained through the hose into a floor drain or bucket. 5. Turn on the unit.

Error Code

Troubleshooting

Having trouble completing installation? Don’t worry, it’s usually an easy fix.

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