Danby DPA120BCCWDB User Manual

OWNER’S USE AND CARE GUIDE

GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D'ENTRETIEN

PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER

CLIMATISEUR PORTATIF

MODEL • MODÈLE

DPA120BCCWDB / DPA120BEUWDB

DANBY PRODUCTS LIMITED, ONTARIO, CANADA N1H 6Z9

DANBY PRODUCTS INC., FINDLAY, OHIO, USA 45840

2016.11.24

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE YOU MUST PROVIDE A VALID PROOF OF PURCHASE. PLEASE STAPLE YOUR RECEIPT TO THIS PAGE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

POUR OBTENIR LE SERVICE SUR GARANTIE, VOUS DEVEZ FOURNIR UNE PREUVE D’ACHAT VALIDE. VEUILLEZ AGRAFER VOTRE REÇU À CETTE PAGE POUR RÉFÉRENCE FUTURE.

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 qualified 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 fiches. Il doit être branché dans une prise avec une fiche de mise à la terre en conformité avec le Code national de l’électricité et les codes et règles locaux applicables. Si la prise murale n’a pas de mise à la terre, il est de la responsabilité et l’obligation du client de changer la prise existante pour la rendre conforme au Code national de l’électricité et aux codes et règles locaux applicables. La fiche de 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 vérifiée et testée par un électricien qualifié ou un fournisseur de matériel électrique.

CONTENTS / TABLE DES MATIÈRES

PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
Owner’s Use and Care Guide ................................	1-15
• Welcome
• Important Safety Information
• Features
• Installation Instructions
• Operation Instructions
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Warranty
CLIMATISEUR PORTATIF
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien............................	16-30

•Bienvenue

•Consignes de sécurité importantes

•Caractéristiques

•Consignes d’installation

•Consignes d’utilisation

•Soins et entretien

•Dépannage

•Garantie

CAUTION:

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

AVERTISSEMENT :

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

WARNING

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

AVERTISSEMENT

Une fiche de mise à la terre mal branchée peut entraîner un risque d’incendie, de choc électrique ou de blessures aux personnes qui utilisent l’appareil. Si vous n’êtes pas certain que l’appareil est correctement mis à la terre, consultez un préposé du service qualifié.

Model • Modèle

DPA120BCCWDB / DPA120BEUWDB

Welcome

Welcome to the Danby family. We are proud of our quality products, and we believe in dependable service, like you will find 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 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 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.

1-800-26- (1-800-263-2629)

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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 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 its side it should be stood up and left unplugged for 6 hours.

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

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.

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, gasoline, 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.

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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 ignoring these instructions may cause harm or damage.

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 CONDITIONS

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

MODE	ROOM TEMPERTURE
Cool	17°C (62°F) ~ 35°C (95°F)
Dry	13°C (55°F) ~ 35°C (95°F)

Note: Performance may be reduced outside of these operating temperatures.

NOISE RATING

POWER OUTAGE

Under normal conditions your unit will operate at roughly 45dB.

In the case of a power outage, the unit will automatically re-start with the last setting after the power is restored.

Wait 3 minutes before resuming operation

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

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

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

WARNING

•Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours 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.

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Identifying Parts

ACCESSORIES

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

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Features

ELECTRONIC CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATING MODES

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

Fan Button: Press to select fan speed; normal or high. Light will indicate current speed.

Timer Button: Press to start the Auto-on or Auto-off features. Light will indicate whether a timer is set.

Sleep / Filter Button: Press to start the Sleep feature. Also used to reset the filter after 250 hours of operation.

-Press the SLEEP button to begin SLEEP mode

-The temperature will increase by 2 degrees from set temperature over a 2 hour period

-The unit will hold the new temperature for 7 hours and then will return to the set temperature

-The filter light will illuminate after 250 hours of use as a reminder to clean the filter; to reset the filter after cleaning, hold the SLEEP button for 3 seconds

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.

AUTO mode

-press the mode button until the AUTO icon illuminates.

-Press the UP or DOWN arrow buttons to select the desired room temperature

-The unit will automatically select cooling and fan speed based on ambient temperature.

COOL mode

Note: The hose should be exhausted during COOL mode

-Press the mode button until the COOL icon illuminates

-Press the UP or DOWN arrow buttons to select the desired room temperature

-The temperature can be set within a range of 17-30°C / 62-86°F

-Press the fan button to choose the fan speed

DRY mode

-Press the mode button until the DRY icon illuminates

-Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the desired room humidity

-The humidity can be adjusted in 5% increments between 35% and 85%

-The fan speed will remain on normal in DRY mode and cannot be adjusted

FAN mode

-Press the mode button until the FAN icon illuminates

-Press the fan button to choose the fan speed

Up and Down Buttons:

- Press and hold both Up and Down buttons for 3 seconds to change the temperature display from °C to °F.

Power Button: Press to turn the unit on or off.

LED Display: Shows the set temperature in °C or °F or the auto-timer settings. While on DRY mode shows the relative humidity. When on FAN mode shows the room temperature.

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Operating Instructions

OPERATING MODES

Timer Operation

To set the Auto-off timer:

•Ensure the unit is turned on

•Press the TIMER button and the Timer Off indicator light will illuminate

•Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the desired amount of hours before the unit turns off

To set the Auto-on timer:

•Ensure the unit is turned off

•Press the TIMER button and the Timer On indicator light will illuminate

•Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the desired amount of hours before the unit 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 unit does not receive a signal within a 5 second period during programming

•Turning the unit ON or OFF at any time or adjusting the timer setting to 0.0 hours will cancel the Auto-timer settings

Using the Auto-on and Auto-off feature at the same time

You can set the air conditioner to turn on and run for a set period of time and then turn off again by using the Auto-on and Auto-off features at the same time. Keep in mind that the hours displayed on the unit refer to the number of hours that will pass from the current time before the action is taken.

For example:

•First, set the Auto-off timer

•Ensure the unit is turned on

•Press the TIMER button and the Timer Off indicator light will illuminate

•Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the desired amount of hours before the unit turns off

•Press the Timer button again within 5 seconds and the Timer On indicator light will illuminate

•Press the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired amount of hours before the unit turns back on

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Operating Instructions

REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS

• Use the remote control within a distance of 8 m

(26 ft.) from the appliance, pointing it towards the receiver. Reception is confirmed by a beep.

	ON/OFF: Turns the unit on or off
	MODE: Selects mode operation
	in the following order:	SHORTCUT: Sets and activates
	Auto --> Cool --> Dry --> Fan	favourite setting
		TIMER ON: Used to set
	TEMP	Auto-on function
	FAN SPEED: Selects fan speed
	in the following order:	TIMER OFF: Used to set
	Auto --> Normal --> High
		Auto-off function
	SLEEP: Conserves energy	LED: Turns the LED
		display on or off
	during sleeping hours
	LOUVER: Starts and stops
	louver swing action

SHORTCUT function (only available on remote):

-Used to save a favourite setting

-Set the unit 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 unit to run in AUTO mode at 29°C (79°F), with fan speed set to AUTO

Model	RG57H(B)/BGCE-M
Rated Voltage	3.0V (dry batteries R03/LR03x2)
Signal Receiving Range	8m (26 feet)
Environment	-5°C to 60°C (23°F to 140°F)

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Operating Instructions

REPLACING THE REMOTE BATTERIES

Your air conditioning unit 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.

•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.

IMPORTANT

Do not dispose of batteries as unsorted municipal waste.

Refer to local laws for proper disposal of batteries.

NOTE: 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 modifications 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)

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