DeLonghi FX160ECO Instruction Manual

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Important Safe-guards

• This appliance has been manufactured to cool and de-humidify domestic environments and
should not be used for other purposes.

• It is dangerous to alter or modify the unit's characteristics in any way.

• The appliance must be installed in conformity with the relevant national legislation.

• Should repairs be necessary, contact the nearest authorised Repair Service Centre. Unautho­rised servicing can be dangerous.

• This appliance is to be used by adults only; keep children away from it.

• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

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

• Always ground the appliance. Have the electrical system checked by a qualified electrician.

•Avoid using extension leads with the unit.

• Before cleaning or maintenance operations, always unplug the unit from the socket.

• Do not pull on or place strain on the power cable when moving the appliance.

• The appliance should not be installed where the atmosphere may contain combustible gases,
oil or sulphur, or near heat sources.

• If the appliance is utilised in areas where there is no ventilation of air, it is necessary to take pre­cautions to avoid that the refrigerant gases that may leak from the appliance do not remain
in the room, thereby causing a fire hazard.

• Do not rest hot or heavy objects onto the appliance.

• Clean the anti-bacterial filters at least once a week.

•Avoid using heaters near the unit.

• The unit should be transported in a vertical position. If this is not possible secure the unit at an
angle, do not lie horizontally. Before transporting the unit drain the condensation collecting­tray and tank. Avoid transportation, wait at least 1 hour before switching on the unit.

• The packaging materials can be recycled. You are therefore recommended to place them in
the special containers for differentiated waste collection.

• Keep the unit at least 50 cm away from inflammable substances (alcohol etc) or pressurised
containers (eg. aerosol cans).

• The appliance must be used only as indicated in this manual. These instructions are not inten­ded to cover as many as possible conditions and situations which may arise. As with all hou­sehold appliances installation, operation and conservation should be carried out prudently
and following common sense.

• In the case that the power cable becomes damaged, this must be substituted only by spe­cialised personnel authorised by the manufacturer.

• Do not cover this appliance with bags when is not in use.

• Unventilated area where the appilance using flammable refrigerants is installed shall be so
constructed that any leaked refrigerants will not stagnate so as to cause a fire or an explosion
hazard caussed by igniting stagnant refrigerants from other source such as electric heater,
stove and similar home applications.

This appliance contains substances which, if released into the atmosphere, would damage the
ozone layer. Care should therefore be taken not to perforate the refrigerant circuit. At the end of
its working life, deliver the air conditioning unit to a special collection centre.

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D

uring the summer, optimum comfort is achieved with a temperature of between 24 and 27˚C

(75 and 80 °F) and about 50% relative humidity.

An air conditioner removes moisture and heat from the room where it is located. One advantage
of portable air conditioning units over fitted models is that they can be moved from one room to
another in the home or even transferred between different buildings.

The hot air in your room is passed through a
coil cooled by refrigerant gas, losing
excess heat and moisture before
being discharged again into the
room.
In single unit models (Pinguino),
a small part of this air is used to
cool the refrigerant gas befo­re, hot and moist air, is being
discharged outside.
In suitcase models (Super­Pinguino), the circuit is
cooled using the air outsi­de.

For more details, contact
or visit our Internet site

www.delonghi.com

How does your pinguino work

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DESCRIPTION MODEL FX160ECO

1) Air discharge grill

2) Control Panel

3) Wheels

4) Handles

5) Housing for air exhaust hose

6) Cord winder

7) Air intake grill

8) Rating plate

9) Water collection tank

10) Water drain tube

11) Stopper for drain tube

12) Power cord

Description of the Accessories

13) Stopper and flange

14) Air exhaust hose

15) Air exhaust attachment

16)Suckers

17) Wheel locks

18) Adjustable bracket

19) Discharge tube

Description of the appliance

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When positioning the appliance, always ensure that nothing obstructs the intake and discharge of
air

AIR CONDITIONING WITHOUT PERMANENT
INSTALLATION

Only a few simple steps are necessary to
obtain the comfort offered by Pinguino.

• Fit the air exhaust hose (14) in its housing (5)
at the rear of the appliance as shown in fig.1

• If you have a double window, use the
suckers (16) supplied to keep the panes from
opening wide (figure 3).

• Fit the window discharge attachment (15)
to the end of the hose (14)

• Place the air-conditioning unit at a win­dow or French window

• Open the window a little and position the
attachment (15) as shown in fig. 2.

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Setting up

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3

• Pinguino is equipped with an adjustable
window bracket. If you have a sash win­dow, place the bracket on the window sill,
extend the bracket fully within the window
frame and lower the window onto the
bracket. Insert the nozzle of the exhaust
hose into the slot, then connect the hose
to the air conditioner (Fig. 4). Thanks to the
wing nut, it’s possible to use the window
bracket also for sliding windows. Position the
hole of the bracket so to allow a correct
installation of the exhaust hose.

window
bracket

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Setting up

AIR CONDITIONING WITH SEMI-PERMA­NENT INSTALLATION

If desired, Pinguino can also be installed on a
semi-permanent basis.

• Fit the flange (13) supplied to the hole.

• Fix the hose (14) in the housing at the rear
of the appliance (fig 1)

• Fit the end of the hose to the flange (15)
as shown in fig. 5.

In this case it will be necessary to:

• Drill a hole in a perimeter wall or in a win­dow pane. Observe the height limits (fig.

6) and the dimensions of the hole given in
fig.5.

106 mm

41,8 inches

MAX115 cm
MAX45,3 inches

MIN 50 cm
MIN 19.7 inches

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When the hose (14) is not connected, the
hole can be closed off with the flange stop­per (12).

N.B.
When operating the appliance with semi-per­manent installation, it is advisable to leave a
door slightly ajar even only 1cm (0,4”), to
ensure free circulation of air.

In the window­pane

In the wall: we
advise you to
insulate the sec­tion of the wall
with appropria­te insulation
material.

In the base
of the
window
frame

5

30 cm

11,8 inche

s

11,8 inches

30 cm

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DEHUMIDIFICATION

Position the appliance in the room without
inserting the air exhaust hose (14); this ensures
that the dehumidified air will be released
directly into the atmosphere.

The air emitted through the front grill will be
cold while the air from the rear will be warm
(fig. 7) thus ensuring that the room is dehumi­dified without variation in temperature.

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