Danby DAC5040 User Manual

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Window-type Room Air Conditioner

(Cool)

Acondicionador de aire doméstico sistema de tipo ventana

(Refrigeración)

Climatiseur de type Fenêtre (Refroidissement)

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DB98-16355A(2)

ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

ITALIANO

OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MANUEL D’UTILISATION

Model:

DAC5040 DAC5040-1

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The following safety precautions must be taken when installing and using your air conditioner.

Safety Precautions

1 The air conditioner must be plugged into its own specific power source, which must be

installed in compliance with national wiring, earthing and safety regulations.

Depending on national regulations and your specific installation, you may need to install:

◆ A circuit breaker

For further information on electrical requirements, contact a professional electrician. This device must be installed according to the national electrical rules.

2 Make sure that the unit is correctly ventilated at all times;

do NOT place clothing or other materials over it.

4 Do NOT insert anything between the air outlet blades, as it may damage the inner fan

and you may get hurt. Keep children away from the unit.

5 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent

or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

6 Do NOT attempt to repair the unit yourself. If it is damaged in any way, contact:

◆ An authorized service center

◆ The dealer from whom you purchased the air conditioner.

7 Do NOT place any blocking objects in front of the unit.

3 NEVER spill liquids of any kind into the unit.

Should this happen, unplug the unit and contact your installation specialist.

8 If the remote control will not be used for a long time, remove the batteries.

9 Before throwing out the device, it is necessary to pull back the battery cells

and get rid of them safely.

10 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm person without supervision;

young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

11 Do NOT use an extension cord with this product.

The manufacturer does not assume responsibility for accidents or injury caused by an incorrectly installed air conditioner. If you are unsure about installation, contact an installation specialist.

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Contents

◆ PREPARING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER

■ Safety Precautions ......................................................................................... 2

■ Description of Each Component .................................................................... 4

■ Getting Started ............................................................................................... 5

◆ OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER

■ Cooling Your Room ........................................................................................ 6

■ Ventilating Your Room .................................................................................... 7

■ Switching the Air Conditioner Off .................................................................... 8

■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally .................................................. 9

■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically ...................................................... 9

◆ RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE

■ Power Failure ................................................................................................. 10

■ Temperature and Humidity Ranges ................................................................ 10

■ Cleaning Your Air Conditioner ........................................................................ 11

■ Solving Common Problems ............................................................................ 12

■ Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 13

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Description of Each Component

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Design and shape are subject to change.

Selector Thermostat

Air outlet

Inner air flow

blades (right/left

orientation)

Air inlet (Inside)

Outer air flow blades (up/down orientation)

- Except DAC5040/DAC5040-1

Power plug (The type of power plug may differ, depending on the local power supply.)

Operating mode

selection dial

Thermostat control

Ventilation lever

- Except DAC5040/DAC5040-1

Air outlet

Air inlet (Outside)

Air filter (Inside)

Getting Started

Your Owner's Instructions contain much valuable information on using your air conditioner. Please take the time to read them as they will help you take full advantage of the unit's features.

The illustrations in the step-by-step procedures use four different symbols:

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PRESS PUSH IMPORTANT NOTE

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Cooling Your Room

To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 9.3

Turn the operating mode selection dial and set it to " Hi Cool " , " Med Cool " or " Low Cool ".

Result: The air conditioner starts up in cool mode.

 You can change modes at any time.

Turn the THERMOSTAT control to the desired position.

You must select the COOL mode if you wish to adjust the:

 Cooling temperature  Fan speed when Cooling

Possible temperatures: Can be set between 18 C and 29 C.

Result: The air conditioner starts cooling if the room temperature is

higher than the selected temperature.

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Ventilating Your Room

If the air in your room is stale, you can ventilate the room using the Fan feature. (Except DAC5040/DAC5040-1)

Turn the operating mode selection dial and set it to "Hi Fan" or "Low Fan" position.

Result: The air conditioner starts up in fan mode.

Hi Fan : The fan turns rapidly.

Low Fan : The fan turns slowly. You can change modes at any time.

To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 9.

If you wish to discharge stale air, push the ventilation lever on the front of the unit to the right and open position ( ).

Result:

The air inside the room circulates and stale air is discharged outside.

Otherwise, push the ventilation lever to the left and closed position ( ).

Result: The air simply circulates inside the room.

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Switching the Air Conditioner Off

To switch the unit off, simply set the operating mode selection dial to the

OFF"position.

Result: The air conditioner stops operating.

You can switch the air conditioner off whenever you want.

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Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally

Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically

The outer air flow blades can be adjusted to control the vertical air flow direction. (Except DAC5040/DAC5040-1)

RECOMMENDATION

When...

Cooling

Adjust the blades to face...

Upwards.

Adjust the air flow blades to the desired position, by pushing them upwards or downwards.

If you orient the air flow blades downwards and the unit operates in Cool mode for long periods of time, dew may:

Form on the surface of the blades

Drip from the blades

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Depending on the position of the unit in your room, you can adjust the orientation of the inner air flow blades on the unit.

Adjust the air flow blades to the desired position by sliding them side to side.

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Power Failure

Temperature and Humidity Ranges

If the air conditioner is used at... Then...

Higher temperature The automatic protection feature may be triggered

and the air conditioner stopped.

Lower temperature A water leakage or some other malfunction may happen

if the heat exchanger freezes.

Higher humidity levels Water may condense on and drip from the surface of the unit

if it is used for long periods.

The follow ing table in dicates the te m perat ure and hu m idit y ran ges w ithin w hich the air conditioner c an be us ed.

Mode Indoor

Temperature

Outdoor Temperature

Indoor Humidity

Cooling 21 C to 32 C approx. 21 C to 43 C approx. 80% or less

If a power failure occurs, the air conditioner is switched off. When the power comes back on, the air conditioner starts up again automatically.

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Cleaning Your Air Conditioner

Open the front grille by pulling the tabs on both sides of the grille. Then lift it up slightly to open the front grille completely.

Remove all dust on the air filter with a vacuum cleaner or brush.

Grab the tabs on the filter and pull it up and out.

When you have finished, insert the air filter back into its original position.

Wipe the surface of the unit with a neutral detergent and then wipe it again with dry cloth. (Be sure not to use benzene, solvent or other chemical products.)

Be sure to clean the air filter periodically to maintain the air conditioner in the best condition for a long period of time.

When cleaning the air conditioner, turn it off and pull out the power plug.

Set the fan going for a few hours to dry the inside of the air conditioner thoroughly.

If you... Then...

Will not be using the air conditioner for a long period of time

 Set the fan going for a few

hours to dry the inside of the air conditioner thoroughly.

 Switch the air conditioner off and

unplug it from the wall socket.

 Clean the filter and outer surfaces.

Have not used the air conditioner for a long period of time

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Solving Common Problems

Explanation / Solution

◆ Check for a power failure.

◆ Check the voltage.

(See the technical specifications)

◆ Check the power plug for disconnection.

◆ Check to see whether the operating mode selection dial is placed in the

"Off" position. (Set it to the desired position.)

◆ Check to see whether the room temperature is too low.

- Refer to page 10 for details about temperature condition.

◆ Set the THERMOSTAT control to the desired position.

- When the number on the THERMOSTAT control is too high, the room temperature may be too warm.

◆ Check to see whether there is an open window or leakage of cool air to the outside.

- Close the window, and fill the gap.

◆ Check to see whether there is any obstacle adversely affecting the flow of the air inside and outside the room.

- Remove the obstacle or change the position of the air conditioner.

◆ Check to see whether the air filter is clogged with dust or contaminated with foreign substances.

- Clean the air filter.

◆ Check to see whether there is any direct sunlight facing the air conditioner.

- Block the sunlight with a sunshade.

◆ Check to see whether there is any electric device generating heat.

- Do not use the air conditioner together with any heating device.

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Ventilate the room.

Problem

The air conditioner does not operate at all.

The air comes out smoothly, but cooling is not effective.

Odors are permeating the room during air conditioning.

Before contacting an authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and the expense of an unnecessary call.

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