Welcome to the informational video for your Midea Portable Air Conditioner.
Portable Air Conditioners come in different shapes and sizes, but the basic installation
and use cases are similar.
Today we ll go through some general information about Portable Air Conditioners and some tips
to improve the usage of your portable air conditioner.
What is a portable AC?
A standard portable AC is designed to remove heat from your indoor space and exhaust it
through the hose to the outdoors.
Portable AC s are given a BTU rating based on their cooling capabilities.
A higher BTU rating indicates more cooling capacity.
Typical BTU ratings for Portable ACs are anywhere from 5,000 BTU/h to 14,000 BTU/h.
When shopping for a Portable AC, you will see two ratings, the ASHRAE rating and the
DOE SACC rating.
The difference being that the newer SACC rating better represents the cooling provided by
the unit in a typical installation.
We recommend comparing SACC ratings when searching for a replacement air conditioner.
Determining what BTU rating you need is largely based on the size of the room.
This chart can help you choose the proper AC for your room based on the square footage.
Installation tips: To begin the installation process, first unpack
all the components of your air conditioner and its installation kit.
While different models will have slightly different components, all units should include
window panels, an exhaust hose and adaptors, and various foam seals.
For installation it is important to follow the manufacturer provided instructions within
the user manual.
Once the installation is complete, check for any remaining gaps and adjust the foam as
needed. Your portable AC is now installed and ready
to begin cooling your space.
Filter Cleaning: After your AC has been operating for a while,
it will be necessary to clean the air filter.
Depending on your model, there may be more than one removable air filter.
Some Midea Portable ACs have the filter integrated with the removable grille.
Others require you to remove the plastic grille first to access the air filter.
Here is one example of how the filter may be removed.
[AD6]It is important to clean your filter every two weeks to maintain optimal performance.
To clean the filter, first remove any larger dirt and debris using a dry, lint free cloth
or a vacuum hose.
You may need to wipe down the outside grille if larger debris such as pet hair accumulates.
Next use a damp lint free cloth with mild dish soap to clean the remaining dirt and
dust off the filter.
Rinse with clean water and allow the filter to fully dry before reinstalling.
As the portable AC operates in cool or dry mode it will remove some moisture from the air to create a more comfortable environment.
While operating in dry mode, you must drain the moisture that is removed from the air.
To do this, attach the continuous drain hose to the upper drain outlet on the back of the
unit.
First remove the drain cover and plug, then attach the drain hose into the opening.
Ensure the drain hose is directed downward towards your desired drain.
Ensure there are no kinks in the hose that may cause the water to stop flowing.
Once dry mode operation is complete, replace the drain hole plug and cover to prevent leakage.
During cool mode the unit is designed to evaporate
the moisture through the exhaust hose to the outdoor environment.
In high humidity environments, excess condensate will drain to the bottom pan causing a P1
code to show on the display.
When the P1 code appears, the unit will not operate until the condensate has been drained
from the unit.
To drain the condensate, move the unit to a drain location.
Remove the bottom drain hole cover and plug and allow the water to drain.
When water no longer drains from the unit, replace the drain hole plug and cover then
resume operation of your unit.[AD10] For models with a heating mode, a third drain
outlet is located on the back of the unit.
During heating operation, this drain outlet must have the included drain hose connected.
This drain outlet features a pump for the condensate and can pump the condensate up
to 6 feet above the connection point.
If the unit is not cooling properly, check
that the air filter is clear to ensure the unit is receiving proper air flow.
Also check the exhaust hose to ensure nothing is obstructing the air flow at the window
kit.
Double-check that the temperature setpoint is correct.
Ensure all windows and doors are closed for optimal cooling performance.
It is also possible that the room is too large for the Air conditioner.
To check this, find your ACs cooling capacity and compare it with this chart showing the
approximate square footage for each size unit.
If you experience unusual noises while using
your Portable AC, ensure the unit is on a flat level surface and that the air filter
is clean as any obstruction may cause abnormal noise from the fan.
If the unit does not turn on when pressing the ON/OFF button, check that no error codes
are shown on the display.
Error Codes Some error codes that can appear on your unit
s display are: E1, E2, E3, E4 Each of these error codes correspond to a
specific sensor within the unit.
When any of these error codes occur, turn off the unit and check for any obstructions
to the airflow then restart the unit.
If the malfunction persists, turn off the unit, unplug the power cord and call
our service team at 866-646-4332.
If your unit is capable of wireless connection
download the app and follow the instructions that can be found by scanning this QR code
found at the end of the user manual.
Connecting your unit using the app allows for access to new features such as Amazon
Alexa and Google Home skill support.
Thank you for watching the Midea Portable
AC Informational video.
For any questions we may not have covered, please contact the customer service team at
866-646-4332.
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