Danby DPA085B1 Owner's Manual

• OWNER’S USE AND CARE GUIDE

• GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET SOINS DE

PROPRIÈTAIRE

PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER CLIMATISEUR PORTATIF

Model • Modèle • Modelo

MODEL • MODÈLE DPA085B1GB

Danby Products Limited, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9

Danby Products Inc., Findlay, Ohio, USA 45840

V1.12.10 DM

PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER Owner’s Use and Care Guide

• Welcome .............................................................

• Safety Instructions ..............................................

• Identifying Parts ..................................................

• Features ..............................................................

• Operating Instructions .........................................

• Installation Instructions .......................................

• Care and maintenance ........................................

• Troubleshooting ...................................................

• Warranty ..............................................................

CLIMATISEUR PORTATIF Guide d’utiliser et soin de propriètaire

• Bienvenue ...........................................................

• Consignes de Sécurité Important .......................

• l'identification des pièces ....................................

• Caractéristiques ..................................................

• Consignes d’utilisation ........................................

• Instructions d’installation .....................................

• Soins et entretien ................................................

• Dépannage .........................................................

• Garantie ..............................................................

Contents

2 3-4 4-6 6-7 8-9 10-14 15 16 17

18 19-20 21-22 23 24-25 26-30 31 32 33

CAUTION:

PRECAUTION:

Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before first use of this product.

Veuillez lire attentivement les consignes de sécurité et les instructions d’utilisation avant l’utilisation initiale de ce produit.

Model • Modèle • Modelo DPA085B1GB

Welcome

Thank you for choosing a Danby appliance to provide you and your family with all of the “Home Comfort” requirements of your home, cottage, or office. This Owner’s Use and Care Guide will provide you with valuable information necessary for the proper care and maintenance of your new appliance. If properly maintained, your Danby appliance will give you many years of trouble free operation. Please take a few moments to read the instructions thoroughly and familiarize yourself with all of the operational aspects of this appliance.

Your Danby Portable Air-Conditioner is a multi-functional room air-exchanging, air-processing appliance, designed to offer you air conditioning, dehumidifying and Independent fan functions. Each individual mode is featured with “oscillating” air swing capabilities. This unit can be conveniently moved from room to room within your home and set up in just minutes. Imagine the convenience of four Season Home Comfort at your fingertips, anywhere, anytime.

For easy reference, may we suggest that you attach a copy of your sales slip/receipt to this page, along with the following information, located on the manufacturers nameplate on the rear panel of the unit.

This information will be necessary if your unit requires servicing and/or for general inquiries. To contact a Customer Service Representative, call Danby TOLL FREE: 1-800-263-2629

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

Important Safety Information

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed. Incorrect operation resulting from to ignoring these instructions may cause harm or damage.

Your air conditioner should be used in such a way that it is protected from moisture. e.g. condensation, splashed water, etc. Do not place or

store your air conditioner where it can fall or be pulled into water or any other liquid. Unplug unit immediately if this occurs.

Always transport your air conditioner in a vertical position and place on a stable, level surface during use.If the unit is transported laying

on it’s side it should be stood up and left unplugged for 4 hrs.

Turn off the unit when not in use.

Always contact a qualified person to perform repairs. If the power cord is damaged it must be repaired by a qualified technician.

Keep clearance of at least 30cm all around the unit from walls, furniture and curtains.

If the air conditioner is knocked over during use, turn off the unit and unplug it immediately.

Always use the switch on the control panel to turn off unit.

ALWAYS DO THIS

Do not operate your air conditioner in a wet room such as a bathroom or laundry room.

Do not touch the unit with wet or damp hands.

Do not press the buttons on the control panel with anything other than your fingers.

Do not remove any fixed components. Never use this appliance if it is not working properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged.

Never use the plug to start and stop the unit.

Do not cover or obstruct the inlet or outlet grilles.

Do not use hazardous chemicals to clean or come into contact with the unit. Do not use the unit in the presence of inflammable substances or vapour such as alcohol, insecticides, petrol,etc.

Do not allow children to operate the unit unsupervised.

Do not use this product for functions other than those described in this instruction manual.

NEVER DO THIS

Important Safety Information

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

• Use the unit in the recommended room size.

• Locate the unit where furniture cannot obstruct the air flow.

• Keep blinds/curtains closed during the sunniest part of the day.

• Keep the filters clean.

• Keep doors and windows closed to keep cool air in and warm air out (cooling mode).

OPERATING CONDITION

The air conditioner must be operated within the temperature range indicated below:

MODE

COOL

DRY

*HEAT (heat pump type)

*HEAT (electrical or heat pump)

ROOM TEMPERATURE

17°C (62°F) ~ 35°C (95°F) 13°C (55°F) ~ 35°C (95°F)

5°C (41°F) ~ 30°C (86°F)

<30°C / 86°F

(*) Optional feature, some models may not have this feature. Note: Performance may be reduced outside of these operating

temperatures.

TOOLS FOR WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION

1. Screwdriver (medium size, Phillips)

2. Tape measure or ruler

3. Knife or scissors

4. Saw (In the event that the window kit needs to be cut down in size

because the window is too narrow for direct installation). See www.danby.com for general instruction guide.

Identifying Parts

WARNING

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord

or an adaptor plug. Do not remove any prong from the power cord.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

WARNING

• Be sure the electrical supply is adequate for the model you have

chosen. This information can be found on the serial plate, which is located on the side of the cabinet and behind the grille.

• Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded. To minimize

shock and fire hazards, proper grounding is important. The power cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards.

• Your air conditioner must be used in a properly grounded wall

receptacle. If the wall receptacle you intend to use is not adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician install the proper receptacle.

• Ensure the receptacle remains accessible after the unit is

installed.

Identifying Parts

ACCESSORIES

PARTS

PART NAME

QUANTITY

Exhaust hose and Adaptor B (flat mouth)

1 set

Adaptor B (round mouth)*

1 set

Wall Exhaust Adaptor A*

1 pc

Expansion Plug and wood screw*

4 pc

Window Slider Kit and bolt

1 set

Foam seal

3 pc

Remote Controller and Battery (For remote control models only)

1set

Drain hose

1pc

NOTE: Optional parts(*), some models do not include them.

• Ensure that all the accessories are included in the package and refer to the installation

instructions for their usage.

NOTE: All the illustrations in this manual are for explanatory purposes only. Your air conditioner

may be slightly different.

UNIT STRUCTURE

FRONT

Control Panel

Horizontal Louver Blade (adjusts manually)

Carrying Handle (both sides)

Remote Signal Receptor

Front Panel

Fig.1

ION

RESETLOC K

DISPLAY

LED

TIMEROFF

TURBO

MODE

SWING

TEMP

ECONOMY

ON/OFF

FANSPEED

TIMERON

AUTO

COOL

DRY

HEAT

HIGH

MED

LOW

333322

44 5566

Identifying Parts

REAR

Upper Air Filter (behind the grille)

Air Outlet

Castor

Air Intake

Drain Outlet

Air Intake

Lower Air Filter (behind the grill)

Bottom tray drain outlet

Fig.2

Features

ELECTRONIC CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS

Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel and remote controller and all its functions. Select the functions you desire based on the associated symbol.

The unit can be controlled by the control panel alone or with the remote controller.

NOTE: This manual does not include Remote Controller Operation. Refer to the <<Remote Controller Instructions>> packed with the unit for this information.

Fig.3

Features

ELECTRONIC CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS

MODE select button

Selects the appropriate operating mode. Each time you press the button, a mode is selected in a sequence that goes from AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN and HEAT(cooling models only without HEAT feature). The mode indicator light illuminates in the corresponding mode setting.

TIMER button

Used to initiate the AUTO ON start time and AUTO OFF stop time program, in conjuction with the up arrow & down arrow buttons.

POWER button

Turns power on/off.

SLEEP button

Used to initiate the SLEEP operation.

FAN button

Controls the fan speed. Press to toggle between two fan speeds: LOW and HIGH. The fan speed indicator light indicates different fan settings.

UP and DOWN buttons

Used to adjust (increase /decrease) temperature settings (1°C/2°F increments) in a range of 17°C(62°F) to 30°C(88°F) or the TIMER setting in a range of 0~24hrs. The control is capable of displaying temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius. To convert from one to the other, press and hold the Up and Down buttons at the same time for 3 seconds.

LED Display

Shows the set temperature in °C or °F and the Auto-timer settings. While on DRY and FAN modes, it shows the room temperature.

Also displays the following error codes: E1 - Room temperature sensor error-Unplug the unit and plug

it back in. If error repeats, call for service.

E2 - Evaporator temperature sensor error- Unplug the unit and

plug it back in. If error repeats, call for service.

E4 - Display panel communication error - Unplug the unit and

plug it back in. If error repeats call for service.

P1 - Bottom tray is full - Connect the drain hose and drain the

collected water away. If error repeats, call for service.

ION button(optional)

By pressing the ION button, the ion generator is energized and will help to remove pollen and impurities from the air, and trap them in the filter. Press it again to stop the function.

Operating Instructions

OPERATING MODES

COOL mode

- Press the "MODE" button until the "COOL" indicator light comes on.

- Press the up / down arrows to select your desired room temperature. The temperature can be set within a range of 17°C-30°C / 62°F-88°F.

- Press the "FAN SPEED" button to choose the fan speed.

HEAT mode (applicable models only)

- Press the "MODE" button until the "HEAT" indicator light comes on.

- Press the ADJUST buttons "up arrow" or "down arrow" to select your desired room temperature. The temperature can be set within a range of 17°C-30°C / 62°F-88°F.

- Press the "FAN SPEED" button to choose the fan speed. For some models, the fan speed can not be adjusted under HEAT mode.

DRY mode

- Press the "MODE" button until the "DRY" indicator light comes on.

- Under this mode, you cannot select a fan speed or adjust the temperature. The fan motor operates at LOW speed.

- Keep windows and doors closed for the best dehumidifying effect.

- Do not use the window hose under this mode.

AUTO mode

- When you set the air conditioner in AUTO mode, it will automatically select cooling, heating (applicable models only) or fan only operation depending on what temperature you have selected and the room temperature.

- The air conditioner will adjust the room temperature automatically to

the temperature point set by you.

- Under AUTO mode, you can not select the fan speed.

FAN mode

- Press the "MODE" button until the "FAN " indicator light comes on.

- Press the "FAN SPEED" button to choose the fan speed. The temperature cannot be adjusted.

- Do not use the window hose under this mode.

TIMER mode

- To initiate the TIMER OFF function, press the timer button when the unit

is on. It indicates the Auto Stop program is initiated.

- To initiate the TIMER ON function, press the timer button when the unit is off. It indicates the Auto Start program is initiated.

- Press and hold the UP or DOWN button to change the Auto-time by half hour increments, up to 10 hours, then at 1 hour increments up to 24 hours. The control will count down the time remaining until the unit starts or stops.

- The selected time will program in 5 seconds and the system will automatically revert back to display the previous temperature setting.

- Turning the unit ON or OFF at any time or adjusting the timer setting to 0.0 will cancel the Auto Start/Stop timed program.

- When the malfunction (E1 or E2) occurs, the Auto Start/Stop program will be cancelled.

SLEEP cycle

This unit features an operation mode that is designed to keep you comfortable while sleeping, and save you money on your energy bill. Simply press the sleep button. Depending on whether the unit is in heating or cooling mode, the temperature will either increase (cooling mode) or decrease (heating mode) by 1°C / 2°F every half hour for 1 hour. It will then hold this new temperature for 7 hours before returning to the original temperature setting and resuming normal operation.

NOTE: This feature is unavailable in FAN and DRY mode.

Operating Instructions

POWER OUTAGE

In the case of a power outage or interruption, the unit will automatically re-start with the default settings after the power is restored.

Wait 3 minutes before resuming operation

After the unit has stopped, it can not operate for the first 3 minutes. This is to protect the unit. Operation will automatically start after 3 minutes.

AIR FLOW DIRECTION ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the air flow direction manually (Fig. 4):

• The louver can be set to the desired position manually.

- Do not place any heavy objects or other loads on the louver, doing so

will cause damage to the unit.

- Ensure the louver is fully opened under heating operation.

Fig.4

Adjust manually

Installation Instructions

LOCATION

• The air conditioner should be placed on a firm foundation to minimize

noise and vibration. For safe and secure positioning, place the unit on a smooth, level floor strong enough to support the unit.

• The unit has casters to aid placement, but it should only be rolled on

smooth, flat surfaces. Use caution when rolling on carpeted surfaces. Use caution and protect floors when rolling over wood floors. Do not attempt to roll the unit over objects.

• The unit must be placed within reach of a properly rated grounded

socket.

• Never place any obstacles around the air inlet or outlet of the unit.

• Allow at least 30cm of space away from the wall for efficient air

conditioning.

WINDOW SLIDER KIT INSTALLATION

Your window slider kit has been designed to fit most standard vertical and horizontal window applications, However, it may be necessary for you to modify some aspects of the installation procedures for certain types of windows. Please refer to Fig. 6& Fig.7 for minimum and maximum window openings. The window slider kit can be fastened with a screw (see Fig.8).

NOTE: If the window opening is less than the mentioned minimum length of the window slider kit, cut the end without the whole in it short enough to fit in the window opening. Never cut out the hole in window slider

kit. (visit www.danby.com for general instruction videos.)

30cm

Fig.5 Fig.6

Fig.7 Fig.8

Vertical

Window

Window Slider Kit Minimum:56.2cm(1.84ft). Maxmum:98.2cm(3.22ft).

Horizontal Window

Window Slider Kit Minimum:56.2cm(1.84ft). Maxmum:98.2cm(3.22ft).

Screw

Window

slider

kit

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