Danby DPA120B8WDB-6, DPA140B8BDB-6 Owners Manual

PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER

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MODEL • MODÈLE • MODELO

DPA120B8WDB-6

DPA140B8BDB-6

www.Danby.com

DANBY PRODUCTS LIMITED, ONTARIO, CANADA N1H 6Z9

DANBY PRODUCTS INC., FINDLAY, OHIO, USA 45840

2018.12.21

Welcome

Welcome to the Danby family. We are proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service. We suggest that you read this owner’s manual before plugging in your new appliance as it contains important operation information, safety information, troubleshooting and maintenance tips to ensure the reliability and longevity of your appliance.

Visit www.Danby.com to access self service tools, FAQs and much more. For additional assistance call 1-800-263-2629.

Note the information below; you will need this information to obtain service under warranty. You must provide the original purchase receipt to validate your warranty and receive service.

Model Number: _________________________________________________

Serial Number: _________________________________________________

Date of Purchase: _______________________________________________

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 manual:

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

If you receive 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 this manual before calling. This section will help you solve common problems that may occur.

1-800-26- Danby

(1-800-263-2629)

Important Safety Information

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities may be different or reduced, or who lack experience or knowledge, unless such persons receive supervision or training to operate the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

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

To avoid risk of electric shock, do not operate this appliance in an area that is likely to accumulate standing water. If this condition develops, disconnect the power supply before stepping into the water.

Do not store or use combustible materials such as gasoline or other ﬂ ammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Do not insert ﬁ ngers or other objects into grills or openings in the appliance.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. Grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current.

This appliance has a cord that has a grounding wire with a 3-prong plug. The power cord must be plugged into an outlet that is properly grounded. If the outlet is a 2-prong wall outlet, it must be replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. The serial rating plate indicates the voltage and frequency the appliance is designed for.

WARNING - Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualiﬁ ed electrician or service agent if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Do not connect the appliance to extension cords, adapters or together with another appliance in the same wall outlet.

Do not cover or block the intake and exhaust openings.

Do not operate the appliance without the ﬁ lter installed.

Do not operate the appliance near heat sources.

This appliance is intended for indoor, residential applications only. Do not use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this appliance for commercial or industrial applications.

If the air conditioner is transported on its back or side, it must be allowed to stand upright for 6 hours before plugging in to avoid damage to internal components.

Keep the appliance away from walls, furniture and curtains with a clearance of at least 30 cm (12 inches) on all sides.

Do not splice the power cord. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord.

If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualiﬁ ed person in order to avoid hazard.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

ACCESSORIES

1. Air outlet adapter

2. Exhaust hose

3. Window slider adapter

4. 2 Bolts

5. Window slider A

6. Window slider B and C

7. Foam seal A (adhesive)

8. Foam seal B (adhesive)

9. Foam seal C (non-adhesive)

10. Security bracket and 2 screws

11. Drain hose

12. Power cord storage band

13. Remote control and batteries

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REQUIRED TOOLS

1. Medium sized Phillips screwdriver

2. Tape measure or ruler

3. Knife or scissors

4. Saw (in the event that the window sliders need to be cut to size)

LED

TEMP

SWING

FAN

MODE

ON/OFF

SLEEP

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLING THE WINDOW KIT

The instructions below can be used for either a hung window or a sliding window application.

1. Measure the window opening where the window kit will be installed. Assemble as many sliders as necessary to ﬁ t the window. If the window opening is less that the minimum length of a single slider, use the slider that has the hole in it and cut it to the correct length. Make sure not to cut the end that has the hole as this is necessary to attach the exhaust hose adapter. Cut the adhesive foam seals to the correct length for the window and attach them to the window sash and frame.

2. Connect the window slider adapter to the window slider by gently pressing it into the hole in the slider until it clicks into place.

3. Attach the exhaust hose to the window slider adapter by gently pressing it into the adapter until it clicks into place.

4. Install the slider kit and hose assembly and close the window to hold it in place.

5. Attach the air outlet adapter to the back of the appliance by sliding it down into the channel around the air outlet. Attach the hose to the air outlet adapter on the back of the appliance by gently pressing it into the adapter until it clicks into place.

6. Cut the non-adhesive foam seal to match the width of the window and insert it between the glass and the window frame to prevent air and insects from getting into the room.

7. Install the security bracket in the window frame with the provided screws.

Note: Do not over extend or bend the hose as this will impede air ﬂ ow.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FEATURES Front

1. Control panel

2. Handle (both sides)

3. Casters

LOCATION

Place the air conditioner on a smooth, level ﬂ oor that is strong enough to support it and all included accessories.

Make sure the appliance is level to minimize noise and vibration.

The appliance must be installed near a grounded

receptacle and the overﬂ ow drain outlet on the rear of the appliance must be accessible.

Do not cover air inlets or outlets or the remote control receiver on the control panel.

The appliance requires 30 cm (12 inches) of clearance on the front and sides.

Rear

1. Upper air ﬁ lter and air intake

2. Continuous drain outlet

3. Lower air ﬁ lter and air intake

4. Air outlet

5. Power cord storage band

6. Power cord

7. Overﬂ ow tray drain outlet

The appliance requires at least 50 cm (20 inches) of clearance on the back.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONTROL PANEL

1. Swing and wireless connect button:

• Press to start the auto swing feature. When auto swing is activated, press again to stop the louver at the desired angle.

• Press and hold for three seconds to start using the wireless connect feature.

2. Fan and ionizer button:

• Press to select fan speed; normal or high. Light will indicate current speed.

• Press and hold for three seconds to start the ionizer.

3. Timer button: Press to start the automatic timer. Light will indicate whether a timer is set.

4. Up and down buttons:

• Used to set the temperature and timer.

• Press and hold both up and down buttons for three seconds to change the temperature display from °C to °F.

5. LED display:

• Shows the set temperature in °C or °F.

• Shows the timer settings.

• While on dry mode, shows the relative humidity.

• When on fan mode, shows the room temperature.

6. Sleep and ﬁ lter button:

• Press to start the sleep feature.

• The ﬁ lter light will illuminate after 250 hours of use as a reminder to clean the ﬁ lter; to reset the ﬁ lter after cleaning, press and hold the sleep button for three seconds.

7. Mode button: Press to select the desired mode. Modes will cycle in sequence with each press of the button; auto, cool, dry, fan. Light will indicate current mode.

8. Power button: Press to turn the appliance on or off.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FUNCTION INSTRUCTION Operating Modes

There are four operating modes to choose from. Press the mode button repeatedly to choose the desired mode. The adjacent indicator light will illuminate to show which mode has been selected.

• Cool Mode

Choose cool mode to set the cooling function. Use the up and down arrows to choose the desired temperature. When cool mode is selected, the fan speed can be adjusted by pressing the fan button.

• Dry Mode

Choose dry mode to remove excess moisture from the air during periods of high humidity. All water pulled from the air will condense inside the appliance and drain out the back. The fan speed will be automatically set and cannot be modiﬁ ed in dry mode.

• Fan Mode

Choose fan mode to run the internal fan without engaging the cooling function. Press the fan button repeatedly to choose the fan speed.

AUTOMATIC TIMER To set the automatic off timer:

• Ensure the appliance is turned on

• Press the timer button and the indicator light will illuminate

• Press the up or down buttons to select the desired amount of hours before the appliance turns off

To set the automatic on timer:

• Ensure the appliance is turned off

• Press the timer button and the indicator light will illuminate

• Press the up or down buttons to select the desired amount of hours before the appliance turns on

Notes:

• The up and down buttons will increase or decrease the time in 0.5 hour increments up to 10 hours and then in 1 hour increments up to 24 hours

• The display will revert back to showing the previous temperature setting if the appliance does not receive a signal within a 5 second period during programming

• Turning the appliance on or off at any time or adjusting the timer setting to 0.0 hours will cancel the timer settings

• Auto Mode

Auto mode is a pre-set factory program that automatically deﬁ nes the mode and fan speed based on the set temperature, the ambient temperature and the ambient humidity.

Using Timer On and Off Simultaneously

If there is a need for the appliance to turn on, run for a set period of time and then turn off, the on and off timers can be used at the same time by ﬁ rst setting one and then the other. Both indicator lights will illuminate and the display will count down to the appliance either turning off or on, whichever function was set ﬁ rst.

Note: The timer will not cycle the appliance on and off indeﬁ nitely. The on and off timers will function one time and then the appliance will return to regular functioning.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FOLLOW ME FUNCTION

There is a temperature sensor built into the remote control that will continuously collect the current room temperature. Keep the remote control with you and the appliance will automatically adjust the set temperature based on the current temperature where you are located to reach the most comfortable condition and temperature.

Press the follow me button to activate the follow me function. The remote will display the current temperature at its location. The remote will send a signal to the air conditioner every 3 minutes, so long as you remain within range of the appliance.

The follow me light on the control panel of the appliance will illuminate for 5 seconds every three minutes to indicate that it has received a signal from the remote. If the appliance does not receive a signal from the remote during any 7 minute interval, it will beep to indicate that the follow me mode has ended.

The maximum distance for the follow me feature is 8 meters (26 feet). This feature is available in cool and auto modes.

SLEEP FUNCTION

The sleep function can be used to conserve energy during sleeping hours.

When selected, the set temperature will increase by 1°C/2°F every half hour for one full hour. The appliance will hold the new set temperature for 6 hours before automatically returning to normal operation.

The sleep function can be canceled at any time by pressing the sleep button.

IONIZER FUNCTION

The ionizer is a form of air puriﬁ cation that negatively charges the air. Dust particles, pollen and other particles in the air cannot pass through the ﬁ lter when they are negatively charged. This ensures that the maximum amount of dust and dirt are removed from the air. Additionally, the ionizer helps to remove unwanted odors from the air.

WIRELESS CONNECTION

This appliance can be controlled with a wireless application on your wireless device.

Visit https://www.danby.com/support/#apps to download the application and learn about its operation.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

REMOTE CONTROL

1. Power button: Press to turn the appliance on or

off.

2. Mode button: Press to select the desired mode.

3. Fan button: Press to select fan speed.

4. Ionizer button: Press to activate the ionizer.

5. Sleep button: Press to start the sleep feature.

6. Swing button: Press to start the auto swing

feature. When auto swing is activated, press again to stop the louver at the desired angle.

7. Follow me button: Press to activate the follow

me feature.

8. LED button: Press to turn the LED display on or

off.

9. Timer off button: Press to set the automatic off

timer.

10. Timer on button: Press to set the automatic on

timer.

11. Shortcut button: Press to set and activate the

short cut function.

12. Up and down buttons:

• Used to set the temperature.

• Press and hold both up and down buttons for 3 seconds to change the temperature display from °C to °F.

13. LED display:

• Shows the set temperature in °C or °F or the auto-timer settings.

• While on dry or fan mode it shows the room temperature.

• Shows whether the follow me function is active.

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Shortcut function (only available on remote):

• Used to save a favourite setting.

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• Set the appliance to the temperature and fan speed that you would like to set as a favourite.

• Press and hold the shortcut button for 2 seconds.

• Press the shortcut button at any point in future to return to the favourite setting.

• If no favourite is set, pressing the shortcut button will cause the appliance to run in auto mode at 29°C (79°F), with fan speed set to auto.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

REPLACING THE REMOTE BATTERIES

This air conditioner comes with two AAA batteries. Place the batteries in the remote control before use.

1. Slide the back cover from the remote downward to expose the battery compartment.

2. Insert the batteries, ensure to match the (+) and (-) symbols on the ends of the batteries with the symbols inside the battery compartment.

3. Slide the battery cover back into place.

Notes:

• The air conditioner will not respond if curtains, doors or other materials block the signal from the remote control to the unit.

• Prevent any liquid from contact with the remote control. Do not expose the remote control to direct sunlight or heat.

• If the infrared signal receiver on the indoor unit is exposed to direct sunlight, the air conditioner may not function properly. Use curtains to prevent the sunlight from falling on the receiver.

• Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types.

• Do not leave the batteries in the remote control if it is not going to be used for more than 2 months.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Changes or modiﬁ cations not approved by the party responsible for FCC compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This appliance complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This device complies with Canadian CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)

IMPORTANT

Do not dispose of batteries as unsorted municipal waste. Refer to local laws for proper disposal of batteries.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WATER DRAINAGE

When the internal drain pan becomes full the appliance will beep 8 times and the digital display will show error code P1. The air conditioning or dehumidifying action will stop but the fan may continue to operate.

There are two methods to drain water from the appliance.

1. Drain Plug

1. Turn the appliance off and unplug it from the power source.

2. Carefully move the appliance to a location where the water can be drained.

3. Remove the drain plug and allow the water to completely drain.

4. Replace the bottom drain plug, pressing ﬁ rmly to ensure a tight ﬁ t and no leaks.

5. The P1 error symbol will disappear and the appliance will resume regular function once power is restored.

2. Continuous Drain

During the Dry mode, you may wish to set up the continuous drain option so that the appliance will automatically drain collected water.

Remove the exhaust hose during Dry mode, it is not necessary. Ensure that the appliance is turned off and unplugged from the power source before setting up the drain hose.

Remove the upper drain plug and attach the drain hose that was provided with the appliance. Ensure that there are no kinks or bends in the drain hose as this can stop water from draining.

Place the open end of the drain hose over the receptacle that the appliance will drain into; this could be a basement ﬂ oor drain, a sink or similar.

Remember that there is no drain pump in this appliance, the continuous drain is activated by gravity only. Ensure that the drain hose goes straight down toward the ﬂ oor from the drain connection. If the hose is not positioned directly downwards, water will not drain correctly.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

• Unplug the appliance before cleaning or servicing.

• Clean the cabinet with a lukewarm damp cloth and neutral detergent. Dry the cabinet with a lint-free dry cloth.

• Do not use gasoline, paint thinner or other chemicals to clean the appliance.

• Do not wash the appliance directly under a tap or using a hose. It may cause electrical damage.

AIR FILTERS

There are three air ﬁ lters in this appliance. Air ﬁ lters should be cleaned every two weeks to ensure efﬁ cient performance.

In households with animals, the air ﬁ lters may need to be cleaned more often and the external grills may need to be wiped to prevent blocked air ﬂ ow.

LONG-TERM STORAGE

1. Drain all water from the appliance.

2. Run the appliance on Fan mode for half a day in a warm room to dry the inside of the appliance and prevent mold formation.

3. Turn off the appliance and unplug it, wrap the cord and bundle it with tape.

4. Remove the batteries from the remote control.

5. Clean the air ﬁ lters and reinstall them.

6. Store the appliance in a cool, dark place. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat can shorten the lifespan of the appliance.

DISPOSAL

This appliance should not be treated as regular household waste. Check for local regulatory compliance regarding the approved and safe disposal of this appliance.

ERROR CODES

E1 - room temperature sensor error E2 - evaporator temperature sensor error E3 - condenser temperature sensor error E4 - display panel communication error E7 - zero crossing malfunction P1 - water tray is full - attach drain hose and drain excess water

TROUBLESHOOTING

Danby Consumer Care: 1-800-263-2629 or consumerservice@danby.com

Hours of operation:

Monday to Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

Appliance will not operate • Plug is not fully inserted into the wall outlet

• Blown fuse or circuit breaker

Insufﬁ cient cooling • Air ﬁ lters are dirty

• Blocked air ﬂ ow

• Appliance size is too small for application

Noise • The ground is not level

• Air ﬁ lters are dirty

• Gurgling sounds are normal; this is the refrigerant moving inside the appliance

Odors • Formation of mold or mildew on internal wet surfaces

• Place an algaecide tablet in base pan; push the tablet through the grill on the back of the appliance

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