Danby DPA120B3WDB User Manual

OWNER’S USE AND CARE GUIDE GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET SOINS DE

PROPRIÈTAIRE

PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER CLIMATISEUR PORTATIF

MODEL  MODÈLE DPA120B3WDB

-ODELs-ODÕLEs-ODELO

Danby Products Limited, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9

Danby Products Inc., Findlay, Ohio, USA 45840

08.01.14

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IMPORTANT - GROUNDING METHOD

This product is factory equipped with a power supply cord that has a three-pronged grounded plug. It must be plugged into a mating grounding type receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code and applicable local codes and ordinances. If the circuit does not have a grounding type receptacle, it is the responsibility and obligation of the customer to exchange the existing receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code and applicable local codes and ordinances. The third ground prong should not, under any circumstances, be cut or removed. Never use the cord, the plug or the appliance when they show any sign of damage. Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless it has been checked and tested by a qualiﬁ ed electrician or electrical supplier.

IMPORTANT - MÉTHODE POUR LA MISE À LA TERRE

Ce produit arrive d’origine avec un cordon d’alimentation équipé d’une prise à trois ﬁ ches. Il doit être branché dans une prise avec une ﬁ che de mise à la terre en conformité avec le Code National de l’Électricité et les codes et règles locales applicables. Si le prise murale n’a pas de mise à la de terre, il est de la responsabilité et l’obligation du client de changer la prise existante pour la rendre conforme aux Codes Nationaux de l’Électricité, aux codes et règles locaux applicables. La ﬁ che de la mise à la terre ne doit pas, en aucune circonstance, être coupée ou retirée. Si vous apercevez des signes de dommage, n’utilisez jamais le cordon d’alimentation, la prise ou l’appareil. N’utilisez jamais l’appareil avec une rallonge sauf si elle a été vériﬁ ée et testée par un électricien qualiﬁ é ou un fournisseur de matériel électrique.

Contents

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 importantes. ....................

 L'Identification des pièces ....................................

 Caractéristiques ..................................................

 Consignes d’utilisation ........................................

 Instructions d’installation .....................................

 Soins et entretien ................................................

 Dépannage .........................................................

 Garantie ..............................................................

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:

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

PRECAUTION:

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

Model  Modèle DPA120B3WDB

Welcome

Welcome to the Danby family. We are proud of our quality products, and we believe in dependable service, like you will ¿ nd in this Owner’s Use and Care Guide, and like you will receive from our friendly customer service department. Best of all, you will experience these values each and every time you use your Danby appliance. That is important, because your new appliance will be a part of your family for a long time.

Note the information below; you will need this information to obtain service under warranty. To receive service, you must provide the original receipt.

Model No:

Serial No:

Date Purchased:

NEED HELP?

Before you call for service, here are a few things you can do to

help us serve you better:

Read this Owner’s Use and Care Guide:

It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your appliance properly.

If you received a damaged appliance:

Immediately contact the retailer (or builder) that sold you the appliance.

Save time and money:

Check the Troubleshooting section at the end of the guide before calling. This section helps you solve common problems that may occur.

If you do need service, you can relax, knowing help is only a phone call away.

WARNING

Tel: 1-800-26-

(1-800-263-2629)

Improper connection of the grounding plug can result in risk of ¿ re, electric shock and/or injury to persons associated with the appliance. Check with a quali¿ ed service representative if in doubt that the appliance is properly grounded.

Important Safety Information

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

ALWAYS DO THIS

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 (1 foot) all around the unit from walls,

furniture and curtains, to allow for adequate air flow. 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 the unit on or off.

Portable air conditioners exhaust large amounts of room air. Always ensure an adequate supply of make-up air to operate efficiently.

NEVER 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.

Important Safety Information

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

OPERATING CONDITION

TOOLS FOR WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION

 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).

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

MODE

COOL

DRY

*HEAT (heat pump type)

*HEAT (electrical or heat pump)

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

temperatures.

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.

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

Identifying Parts

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

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.

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

Exhaust hose and adaptor B (round mouth); Window

QUANTITY

1 set

slider kit and screws

Foam seal

I O

IWS

EDOM N G

F O L

RESE

L OC

D I

YMONOCE

FFO

D L A

N I M

REMIT

BRUT

FORE

Remote Controller and Battery (For remote control models only)

Drain hose

6/pc

1set

1pc

NOTE:

 Check all the accessories are included in the package and please refer to the installation

instructions for their usage.

NOTE: All the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purpose only. Your air conditioner

may be slightly different.

UNIT STRUCTURE

Fig.1

FRONT

Control Panel

Horizontal louver blade

(adjusts automatically)

Caster

Carrying handle

(both sides)

Identifying Parts

REAR

Upper air filter (Behind the grille)

Fig.2

Features

ELECTRONIC CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS

Upper air intake

Air outlet

Drain outlet (only for pump heating model)

Power cord outlet

Power cord buckle (used only when storing

the unit)

Bottom tray drain outlet

Power plug socket (use only when storing

the unit)

Lower air filter (behind the grill)

Lower air intake

Drain outlet

Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel and remote controller and all its functions, then use the icons to change the functions you desire.

Fig.3

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

NOTE: This manual does not include Remote Controller Operations, see the <<Remote Controller Instructions>> packed with the unit for details.

Features

ELECTRONIC CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS

POWER button

Turns power on/off.

SLEEP button

Used to initiate the SLEEP operation.

FAN button

Controls the fan speed. Press to toggle between three fan speeds: LOW (press 1 time), MEDIUM (press 2 times) and HIGH (press 3 times). The fan speed indicator light indicates the corresponding fan setting. Press the button a fourth time to initiate AUTO-FAN mode. In this mode, all three indicator lights will light up.

Used to adjust (increase /decrease) temperature settings (1°C/2°F increments) in a range of 17°C(62°F) to 30°C(86°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.

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(select models only). The mode indicator light illuminates depending on the mode settings.

TIMER button

Used to initiate the AUTO ON start time and AUTO OFF stop time program, in conjuction with the UP and DOWN buttons.

SWING button

Used to initiate the Auto swing feature. When

SWING button to stop the louver at the desired angle.

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.

UP and DOWN buttons

operating press the

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. E3 - Condenser temperature 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.

Operating Instructions

ELECTRONIC CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS (con’t)

OPERATING MODES

COOL mode

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

- Press the ADJUST buttons "up + " or "down - " to select your desired room temperature. The temperature can be set within a range of 17°C-30°C / 62°F-86°F.

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

HEAT mode (select models only)

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

- Press the ADJUST buttons "up +" or "down -" to select your desired

room temperature. The temperature can be set within a range of

17°C-30°C / 62°F-86°F.

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

AUTO mode

- When you set the air conditioner in AUTO mode, it will automatically select cooling, heating (select 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 operation

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

- Press the "FAN SPEED" button to choose the fan speed (1 time for LOW, 2 times for MEDIUM, 3 times for HIGH, 4 times for AUTO-FAN).

- The corresponding fan speed indicator light for each speed lights up. All three indicators are lit up when AUTO-FAN is selected.

- The temperature cannot be adjusted.

- Do not use the window hose in this mode.

TIMER operation

- To initiate the “Auto-stop” program: When the unit is on, press the Timer button, the TIMER OFFindicator light will illuminate.

- To initiate the “Auto-start” program: When the unit is off, press the Timer button, the TIMER ON indicator light will illuminate.

- Press or hold the “UP ” or “DOWN ” button to change the Auto time by

0.5 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.

- The selected time will register 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 a malfunction (E1, E2, E3, E4, or P1) occurs, the Auto Start/Stop

timed program will also be cancelled.

Operating Instructions

OPERATING MODES (con’t)

POWER OUTAGE

AIR FLOW DIRECTION ADJUSTMENT

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.

In case of a power outage or interruption, the unit will automatically restart in the default settings after the power is restored.

Wait 3 minutes before resuming operation

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

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

- The louver can be adjusted automatically, to change the airflow direction. (Fig.4)

- When the power is ON, the louver opens fully.

- Press the SWING button on the panel or remote controller to initiate the Auto swing feature.

- The louver willl swing up and down automatically.

Please do not adjust the louver manually.

Swing automatically

Fig.4

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