AIR CONDITIONER
T SERIE
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Use this appliance only as described in this instruction manual. As with all electrical equipment, whilst the instructions aim to cover as many eventualities as possible, caution and
common sense should be applied when operating and installing this appliance.
• This appliance is designed for home air conditioning and must not be used for other purposes
• It is dangerous to modify or alter the characteristics of the appliance in any way.
• The appliance must be installed in conformity with national legislation regulating electrical
equipment and installations.
• If the appliance requires repair, contact a Service Centre authorised by the manufacturer
only. Repairs carried out by unauthorised personnel may be dangerous.
• This appliance must be used exclusively by adults.
• Never allow the appliance to be used by people (including children) with psychological,
physical or sensory impairments or with insufficient experience and knowledge, unless closely supervised and instructed by someone responsible for their safety. Young children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• The appliance must be connected to an efficient earth system. Have your electrical circuit
checked by a qualified electrician.
• Do not use extension cables.
• Before cleaning or maintenance, always unplug the appliance from the mains socket.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable.
• Do not install the appliance in rooms containing gas, oil or sulphur. Do not install near sources of heat
• Keep the appliance at least 50 cm away from flammable substances (alcohol etc) or pressurised containers (eg aerosol cans).
• Do not rest heavy or hot objects on top of the appliance.
• Clean the air filter at least once a week.
• Avoid using heating appliances near the air conditioner.
• Always transport the appliance upright or resting on one side. Before moving the appliance, empty the internal circuit completely of water. After moving the appliance, wait at least
1 hour before starting it.
• When putting the appliance away, do not cover with plastic bags.
• The materials used for packaging can be recycled. You are therefore recommended to dispose of them in special differentiated waste collection containers.
• At the end of its working life, consign the appliance to a specialist collection centre.
• If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised
technical service centre in order to avoid all risk.
• Before transporting the appliance, completely empty the internal circuit of water by pressing the MODE and FAN buttons simultaneously for a few seconds without removing the
tank. Then empty the tank
SPECIFIC WARNINGS FOR APPLIANCES WITH R410A* REFRIGERANT GAS
R410A refrigerant gas conforms to EC regulations on the environment. Avoid perforating the
refrigerant circuit of the appliance.
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION:
This unit contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol.
Maintenance and disposal must be carried out by qualified personnel only (R410A,
GWP=1975).
* Verify the type of refrigerant gas used in your appliance on the rating plate.
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Important information for correct disposal of the product in accordance with EC Directive
2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It
must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to
a dealer providing this service. Disposing of a household appliance separately
avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving
from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered
to obtain significant savings in energy and resources.As a reminder of the need to
dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossedout wheeled dustbin.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket, check that:
• the mains power supply corresponds to the value indicated on the rating plate on the back
of the appliance;
• the power socket and electrical circuit are adequate for the appliance.
• the mains socket matches the plug. If this is not the case, have the plug replaced;
• the mains socket is adequately earthed. Failure to follow these important safety instructions
absolves the manufacturer of all liability.
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SPECIFIC WARNINGS FOR APPLIANCES WITH R290* REFRIGERANT GAS
• Read the warnings carefully.
• When defrosting or cleaning, use only the implements recommended by the manufacturer.
• The appliance must be placed in a room without continuously operating sources of ignition
(for example: open flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric heater).
• Do not pierce or burn.
• Refrigerant gas may be odourless.
• The appliance must be installed, used and stored in a room with a surface area greater
than 15 m
2
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• This appliance contains about 300 g of R290 refrigerant gas.
• R290 refrigerant gas complies with European environmental directives. Do not perforate
any of the components in the refrigerant circuit.
• If the appliance is installed, used or stored in an unventilated room, the room must be such
as to prevent stagnation of possible leaks of refrigerant gas as there could be a danger of
fire or explosion hazard should the refrigerant come into contact with electric heaters, stoves or other sources of ignition.
• The appliance must be stored in such a way as to prevent mechanical faults.
• Persons working on a refrigerant circuit must have the relative authorisation issued by an
accredited body certifying their competence to handle refrigerants in compliance with a
standard assessment recognised by sector associations.
• All repairs must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Maintenance and repairs requiring the assistance of other qualified personnel must be carried out under the supervision of specialists in the use of inflammable refrigerants.
* Verify the type of refrigerant gas used in your appliance on the rating plate.
WHAT IS THE PINGUINO
During the summer, you feel comfortable at a temperature of between 24 and 27° C with a
relative humidity of about 50%.
An air conditioner removes excess moisture and heat from the room where it is located.
Compared with installed models, portable air conditioners have the advantage that they can
be moved from one room to another in the home or be transported from one building to
another.
Hot air from the room is passed through a coil
cooled by refrigerant gas. Excess heat and
moisture are removed before the air is reemitted into the room.
In single unit models, a small part of
this air is used to cool the refrigerant
gas and then, when hot and damp,
is discharged outside.
MODELS WITH R290 REFRIGERANT GAS
The Pinguino ECO is a latest
generation environmentally-friendly
air conditioner.
The Pinguino ECO does not, in fact,
contain gases (CFC/HCFC) dangerous
to the ozone layer or with a marked
greenhouse effect (HFC).
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DESCRIPTION
A Air outlet grille
B control panel
C castors
D handles
E evaporator air intake grille with dust filter
F air exhaust hose housing
G condenser air intake grille
H continuous condensate drain connection
I condensate tank
J power cable
K flange cap
L air exhaust hose
M window outlet
N suckers
O castor locks
P continuous drain hose with coupling
Q remote control
R 3M air purifying filter
S silver ion filter (certain models only)
T adjustable bar
LL
QQ
MM
SS
RR
NN
OO
KK
TT
AA
BB
CC
DD
FF
GG
EE
II
HH
JJ
PP
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PREPARING FOR USE
The instructions below will enable you to prepare your air conditioner for operation as efficiently as possible.
Before use, make sure the air intake and outlet grilles are unobstructed.
AIR-CONDITIONING WITHOUT INSTALLATION
Just a few simple steps and your comfort is ensured with your
appliance:
• Fit the air exhaust hose in the housing at the back of the
appliance (fig. 1).
• Fit the window outlet to the end of the hose.
• Place the air conditioner near a window or French window.
• Adjust the length of the hose to reach the window.
• Make sure the air exhaust hose is unobstructed.
• Open the window or French window slightly and position the
outlet (fig. 2).
• If you have a double window, use the sucker provided to hold
the two parts of the window together (fig. 3).
You can also use the "adjustable bar" accessory.
- Fit the window outlet in the housing in the bar (fig. 4)
- Position the bar on the window sill and adjust until it fits in
the guides of the blind (the length can be blocked with
the plastic pin provided), then lower the blind (fig. 5).
- Fit the air exhaust hose to the end of the window outlet.
- Place the air conditioner near a window or French window
and connect the end of the hose as shown in figure 6.
Keep the air hose as short and free of curves as possible to
avoid bottlenecks.
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AIR-CONDITIONING WITH INSTALLATION
If required, your appliance can also be installed semi-perma-
nently (Fig. 7).
Proceed as follows:
• Drill a 106 mm dia. hole respecting the heights shown in fig. 8
following the indications in figs. 9, 10 and 11.
30 cm
30 cm
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in the window pane
in the wooden kickboard
of a French window
in the wall: you are
recommended to insula-
te the section of wall
using suitable insulation.
• Fit the flange accessory provided in the hole following the
indications in figs. 9, 10 and 11.
• Fit the hose in the housing at the back of the appliance (fig.
1).
• Fit the end of the hose to the flange as shown in fig. 8. When
the hose is not fitted, the hole can be closed with the flange
cap.
Keep the air hose as short and free of curves as possible to avoid
bottlenecks.
When installing the air conditioner semi-permanently, you
should leave a door slightly open (as little as 1 cm) to gua-
rantee correct ventilation.
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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL PANEL
OPERATING FROM THE CONTROL PANEL
The control panel enables you to manage all the main functions of
the appliance, but to fully exploit its potential, you must use the
remote control unit.
TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON
• Plug into the mains socket.
Two lines appear on the display indicating that the appliance is
in standby (fig. 12).
• Press the button until the appliance comes on. The last
function active when it was turned off will appear. When turned
on for the first time, the appliance will be in "air conditioning"
mode. Subsequently it will be in the same mode as when turned
off.
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Never turn the air conditioner off by unplugging from the mains. Always press the
button, then wait for a few minutes before unplugging. This allows the appliance to perform a cycle of checks to verify operation.
1 ON/Standby button (on/off)
2 MODE button (selects the modes): Air
conditioning, dehumidifying, air
purifying/fan, Smart.
3 Air conditioning symbol
4 Dehumidifying symbol
5 Air purifying/fan symbol
6 Smart symbol
7 Fan speed button: Low - Med - High -
Auto.
8 Speed indicator
9 BOOST symbol
10 SLEEP symbol
11 Timer symbol
12 Ioniser symbol
13 Increase button (+)
14 Decrease button (-)
15 SWING button (movement of the grille
flaps)
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Note: The "SWING" button (15) moves the grille flaps to distribute the cool air uniformly in the
room. When the SWING button is pressed and the flaps have begun moving alternately forwards and backwards, pressing the button again will lock the flaps in their current position.
Pressing the button again will restart the flaps moving forwards and backwards.
When the appliance is turned off, they will close irrespective of their position.
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AIR CONDITIONING MODE (FIG. 13)
Ideal for hot muggy weather when you need to cool and dehumidify the room.
To set this mode correctly:
• Press the MODE button a number of times until the air-condi-
tioning symbol appears.
• Select the target temperature by pressing the + or - button
until the corresponding value is displayed.
• Select the required fan speed by pressing the FAN button.
Four speeds are available:
High speed: to achieve the target temperature
as rapidly as possible
Medium speed: reduces noise levels but still
maintains a good level of comfort
Low speed: for silent operation
AUTOFAN: the appliance automatically selects
the most suitable fan speed in relation to the
temperature set on the digital display.
The most suitable temperature for the room
during the summer varies from 24 to 27°C.
You are recommended, however, not to set a
temperature much below the outdoor temperature.
DEHUMIDIFYING MODE (FIG. 14)
Ideal to reduce room humidity (spring and autumn, damp rooms,
rainy periods, etc).
Place the appliance in the room without fitting the air exhaust
hose.
To set this mode correctly:
• Press the MODE button a number of times until the dehumidif-
ying symbol appears, then press the + or - button until the
required humidity level is displayed. At the same time, the
Auto fan light comes on as the appliance automatically
selects the most appropriate speed. Water is removed from
the air and collected in the tank at the back of the air conditioner. When the tank is full, the appliance shuts down and
(full tank) appears on the display. The tank must be extracted
and emptied (fig. 15). When the tank has been emptied, the
appliance starts up again.
The accessory continuous drain hose enables the condensate produced to be eliminated without requiring the tank to be
emptied periodically. Fit the hose with the rapid coupling as
shown in fig. 16.
NB: In order for the continuous drain function to operate cor-
rectly, make sure the accessory is fully connected to the
coupling. To release, press the coupling flange.
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AIR PURIFYING/FAN MODE (FIG. 17)
When using the appliance in this mode, the air exhaust hose
does not need to be attached.
To set this mode correctly:
• Press the MODE button a number of times until the fan symbol
appears.
• Select the required fan speed by pressing the FAN button.
Three speeds are available:
High speed: for maximum fan power
Medium speed: reduces noise levels but still
maintains a good level of comfort
Low speed: for silent operation
In this mode, AUTO speed cannot be selected.
SMART MODE (FIG. 18)
The appliance automatically establishes whether to operate in
air conditioning or fan mode and the temperature will be automatically set.
To set this mode:
• Press the MODE button a number of times until the SMART
symbol appears.
• Select the required fan speed by pressing the FAN button.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL
1 Air conditioning symbol
2 Dehumidifying symbol
3 Fan symbol
4 SMART symbol
5 Signal transmission
6 Selected temperature scale indica-
tor
7 Relative humidity indicator
8 BOOST symbol
9 SLEEP symbol
10 Ioniser symbol (certain models only)
11 WATERSAVE symbol (not active in this
model)
12 AUTOFAN indicator
13 Fan speed indicator
14 Clock
15 Timer ON symbol
16 STimer OFF symbol
17 MODE button (selects the modes)
18 ON/Standby button
19 FAN button
20 Increase (+) and decrease (-) tem-
perature button
21 Reset button (resets the factory
default settings)
22 Timer ON button
23 SET button
24 Timer OFF button
25 BOOST button
26 SLEEP button
27 °C or °F selection button
28 Ioniser button (certain models only)
29 WATERSAVE button (not useable in
this model)
30 SWING button (grille flaps movement)
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Point the remote control at the receiver on
the appliance. The remote control must be
no more than 7 metres away from the
appliance (without obstacles between the
remote control and the receiver).
The remote control must be handled with
extreme care. Do not drop it or expose it to
direct sunlight or sources of heat.
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MAX. 7 metres
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
The ON/Standby, MODE, FA N + and - buttons correspond to the
equivalent buttons on the control panel.
ON/STANDBY BUTTON: Turn the appliance on and off.
MODE BUTTON: Select modes: AIR CONDITIONING, DEHUMIDIF-
YING, AIR PURIFYING, FAN, SMART
FAN BUTTON: selects fan speed (High, Medium, Low, Auto)
+ and - BUTTON: increase and decrease
To use these buttons see the section "Operating from the control
panel".
The following section describes the additional functions corresponding to the controls on the bottom part of the remote control.
BOOST FUNCTION (FIG. 20)
Ideal for the summer to cool rooms rapidly.
Activate by simply pressing the button.
The Boost function is deactivated by pressing one of the following
buttons: Boost, On/Standby, +, +, Fan, Mode.
SELECTING THE TEMPERATURE SCALE (FIG. 21)
Press the button to switch the temperature display from °C
to °F and vice versa.
SETTING THE TIME
After having inserted the batteries, the clock on the display flashes until the time is set.
Proceed as follows:
• Press the + or - button until the correct time is reached. Hold the button down to run rapidly
through first the minutes, then the tens of minutes and then the hours.
• Once the correct time has been reached, press the SET button to confirm.
If you need to change the time later, press the SET button, then set as described above.
To cancel the settings programmed on the remote control and restore the original settings,
press the RESET button lightly with the point of a pencil or pen.
INSERTING OR REPLACING THE BATTERIES
• Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control (fig. 19);
• Insert two R03 “AAA” 1.5V batteries in the correct position (see
instructions inside the battery compartment);
• Replace the cover.
If the remote control unit is replaced or disposed of,
the batteries must be removed and discarded in
accordance with current legislation as they are harm
ful to the environment.
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SLEEP FUNCTION (FIG. 22)
This function is useful for the night as it gradually reduces operation of the appliance, turning it off after 8 hours.
To set this function correctly:
• Select the operating mode (air conditioning, dehumidifying
or smart as described above.
• Press the button.
The appliance operates in the previously selected mode.
The SLEEP function maintains the room at optimum temperature
without excessive fluctuations in either temperature or humidity
and with silent operation.
Fan speed is always at minimum, while room temperature and
humidity vary gradually to ensure the most comfortable conditions.
During air conditioning, the temperature increases by 1°C every
60 minutes and 2°C after 2 hours.
In dehumidifying, the humidity level increases by 5% after 60
minutes and 10% after 2 hours.
In both modes, the appliance goes off after 8 hours.
IONISER FUNCTION (CERTAIN MODELS ONLY) (FIG. 23)
The ioniser is an electronic component which releases negative
ions into the air.
Rooms with a clean pleasant atmosphere have been shown to
have an abundance of negative ions, while rooms with stale air
contain abundant positive ions.
The ioniser restores the correct balance between the two types
of ion, reducing dust in the air and generating a pleasant sensation of well-being.
This button activates the ioniser present in certain models.
This function can be activated in all operating modes.
SWING FUNCTION (FIG. 24)
The SWING function moves the grille flaps to distribute the air uniformly in the room.
When the SWING button is pressed and the flaps have begun
moving alternately forwards and backwards, pressing the button
again will lock the flaps in their current position.
Pressing the button again will restart the flaps moving forwards
and backwards.
When the appliance is turned off, the flaps will close irrespective
of their position.
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SELF-DIAGNOSIS
The appliance has a self diagnosis system to identify a number of malfunctions.
Error messages are displayed on the appliance display.
IF IS DISPLAYED……WHAT SHOULD I DO?
LOW TEMPERATURE
(frost prevention)
PROBE FAILURE
(sensor damaged)
The appliance is fitted with
a frost protection device to
avoid excessive formation
of ice.
The appliance starts up
again automatically when
the defrosting process is
completed.
If this is displayed, contact
your local authorised service centre.
IF IS DISPLAYED
……WHAT SHOULD I DO?
FULL TANK
FAILURE 1
(pump failure
)
Empty the tank on the back
of the appliance and replace
it correctly.
The continuous drain hose is
not connected correctly or is
obstructed and the air conditioner is draining into the tank.
NB: in dehumidifying mode, it
is normal for this message to
appear.
If this is displayed, contact
your local authorised service centre.
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PROGRAMMING THE TIMER
The timer can be programmed to start up and shut down to fit in
with your needs.
Programming start up
• Press the ON button. The start-up time and message "ON
TIMER" flash on the remote control display (fig. 25).
• Press the or buttons to set the time you want the
appliance to start up.
• When that time is reached, press the SET button to confirm
(fig. 26). The message "ON TIMER" appears on the remote control display and the symbol is displayed on the appliance
to indicate that the timer is active.
Programming shutdown
• Press the OFF button. The shutdown time and the message "OFF TIMER" flash on the remote control display (fig. 27).
• Press the or buttons to set the time you want the
appliance to shut down.
• When that time is reached, press the SET button to confirm
(fig. 28). The message "OFF TIMER" appears on the remote
control display and the symbol is displayed on the
appliance to indicate that the timer is active.
TIPS FOR CORRECT USE
To get the best from your air conditioner, follow these recommendations:
• close the windows and doors in the room to be air conditioned (fig. 29). When installing the air conditioner semi-permanently, you should leave a door slightly open (as little as 1 cm)
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. 30);
• never rest objects of any kind on the air conditioner;
• do not obstruct the air intake and outlet (fig. 31). Leave the
grilles free;
• make sure there are no heat sources in the room.
• never use the appliance in very damp rooms (laundries for
example).
• never use the appliance outdoors.
• make sure the air conditioner is standing on a level surface. if
necessary, place the castor locks under the front wheels.
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close
doors and
windows
close
curtains
do not cover
the appliance
AIR PURIFYING FILTERS
The appliance is fitted with a dust filter which retains impurities in
the air drawn in from the room and a 3M® electrostatic filter.
Some models are fitted with a silver ion filter and a 3M® electrostatic filter (fig.32).
SILVER ION FILTER
The silver ion filter not just retains dust particles, but also has an
efficient antibacterial action. It also greatly reduces concentrations of irritants such as pollen and spores.
The filter is treated with small particles of silver (on the scale of millionths of a millimetre) which are able to block the multiplication
of and destroy any bacteria or spores they come into contact
with.
3M® ELECTROSTATIC FILTER
The 3M® electrostatic filter retains the finest dust particles, thus
enhancing the filtering capacity of the appliance.
To use the 3M® electrostatic filter:
A) Remove the intake grille
B) Remove the filter from the packaging
C)Use the two plastic edges of the 3M filter to hook it to the spe-
cial attachments on the dust filter already inside the intake
grille.
D) Replace the grille on the appliance.
3M® filter
Silver ion
filter
Intake grille
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CLEANING
Before cleaning or maintenance, turn the appliance off by pressing the button on the control panel or remote control, wait for
a few seconds then unplug from the mains socket.
CLEANING THE CABINET
You should clean the appliance with a slightly damp cloth then dry
with a dry cloth.
Never wash the air conditioner with water. It could be dangerous.
Never use petrol, alcohol or solvents to clean the appliance.
Never spray insecticide liquids or similar.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTERS
To keep your air conditioner working efficiently, you should:
1. Clean the dust/silver ion filter every week of operation
2. Replace the 3M air purifying filter at the end of each season or
when exhausted (see the instructions near the filter housing on
the appliance). The filters are housed in the intake grille. To clean
the filters, proceed as follows
1. Remove the intake grille by rotating outwards (fig. 33).
2. Remove the 3M air purifying filter (white).
3. Remove the dust/silver ion filter by detaching it from the grille.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust accumulations from the
dust/silver ion filter.
If it is very dirty, immerse in warm water and rinse a number of
times.
The water should never be hotter than 40°C.
After washing, leave the filter to dry.
To replace, put the filters back in the intake grille then attach the
intake grille to the appliance.
Never try and wash or clean the 3M filter as this could reduce its filtering capacity.When the filter is exhausted, replace it.
START OF SEASON CHECKS
Make sure the power cable and plug are undamaged and the
earth system is efficient.
Follow the installation instructions precisely.
END OF SEASON OPERATIONS
Place the appliance in stand-by.
To completely empty the internal circuit of water, press the MODE
and FAN or MODE and SPEED buttons (according to model) simultaneously for a few seconds without removing the tank .The water
in the internal circuit will drain into the tank or through the continuous drain hose if connected.
Make sure the other end of the hose is near a suitable drain.
When completely drained, disconnect the continuous drain hose.
Clean the filters and dry thoroughly before putting them back.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
The air conditioner
does not come on
• there is no current
•
it is not plugged into the mains
• the internal safety device has
tripped
•wait
• plug into the mains
• call the Service Centre
The air conditioner
works for a short time
only
•there are bends or kinks in the
air exhaust hose
• something is preventing the
air from being discharged
• position the air exhaust hose
correctly, keeping it as short
and free of curves as possible
to avoid bottlenecks
•check and remove any obstacles obstructing air discharge
The air conditioner
works, but does not
cool the room
• windows, doors and/or curtains open
• there are heat sources in the
room (oven, hairdryer, etc)
• the air exhaust hose is detached from the appliance
•dust or silver ion and 3M® filter
clogged
•the technical specification of
the appliance is not adequate for the room in which it is
located.
• close doors, windows and
curtains, bearing in mind the
"tips for correct use" given
above
• eliminate the heat sources
•fit the air exhaust hose in the
housing at the back of the
appliance (fig. 1).
•clean the filters as described
above
During operation,
there is an unpleasant smell in the
room
• dust or silver ion and 3M® filter
clogged.
•clean the filters as described
above
The air conditioner
does not operate for
about three minutes
after restarting it
• the internal compressor safety
device prevents the appliance from being restarted until
three minutes have elapsed
since it was last turned off.
• wait. This delay is part of normal operation.
The following message
appears on the display:
LT / PF / FT / FI
• The appliance has a self diagnosis system to identify a
number of malfunctions.
• See the SELF-DIAGNOSIS
chapter.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Mains voltage see rating plate
Maximum absorbed power in air conditioning “
Refrigerant “
Cooling capacity “
LIMIT CONDITIONS
Temperature of room in air conditioning 21-35°C
SIZE OF APPLIANCE
• width 495 mm
• height 950 mm
• depth 410 mm
• width 34 kg
GUARANTEE
The terms of the guarantee and technical assistance are given in
the documentation accompanying your appliance.
495mm
950mm
410mm
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