DeLonghi GB45, GB50, GB60 eco User Manual GB

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Important safeguards

• Use this appliance only as described in this instruction manual.
As with any electrical appliance, whilst the instructions aim to cover as many eventualities as
possible caution and common sense should be applied when operating and installing this air
conditioner.

• 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 line 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 away from children.

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

• Always ensure the appliance is earthed. If you have any doubts check with 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.

• This appliance must be utilised and installed only in rooms with a total volume of 15 cubic metres
or greater.

• The refrigerant used in this appliance would cause damage to the ozone layer if relased into the
atmosphere. Therefore at the end of the working life of the appliance the unit should be taken to
a recycling centre for disposal of the refrigerant.

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

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

• Clean the filters at least once a week.

• Remember to perfor m the descaling procedure at the end of each season (see page 25). In
areas where the water is particularly hard (rich in minerals), the use of a commercial anti-lime
product added to the water is recommended. This can be requested from De’Longhi LTD.

• Avoid using heaters near the unit.

• 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.

• 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 collecting-tray and tank. After 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.

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

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, the cir­cuit is cooled using the air
outside.

Each Pinguino and Super­Pinguino can also be used
as a fan only.

ECO by Pinguino is the
latest generation of ecolo­gical air conditioners. Pin­guino does not contain
gases dangerous to the
earth's ozone layer
(CFC/HCFC). In addition, thanks
to the extreme efficiency of the
appliance, not only does it save you
money on your electric bills, but it saves
the environment by not negatively contributing
to the greenhouse effect."

For more details, contact or visit our Internet site

www.delonghi.com

How does your Pinguino work

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The following instructions will help you set up your air conditioning unit as efficiently as possible.

AIR CONDITIONING WITHOUT INSTALLATION
FOR INSTANT TEMPORARY USAGE

With just a few simple operations, Pinguino will
restore comfortable conditions in your room:

• Fix the exhaust hose to the coupling

on the back of the unit as shown in figu-

re A.

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• With a double casement window, use the
suckers provided to hold the two hal­ves of the window together (fig. C).

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• Fix the window attachment to the end
of the hose .

• Place the unit near a window French win­dow or door.

• Open the window, French window or door
slightly and place the window attachment

as shown in figure B.

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Setting up

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Setting up

AIR CONDITIONING WITH INSTALLATION

For more efficient use Pinguino can also be
semi-permanently installed

• Fit the flange supplied to the hole.

• Fix the hose to the coupling on the
back of the unit (figure A).

• Attach the end of the hose to the flan­ge as shown in the figure E.

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To install, proceed as follows:

• Make a hole in a outside wall or through
the glass of a window. Check the height
and dimensions given in figure D

When the hose is not attached, close the
hole with the bung on the flange .

NOTE:
When the unit is installed semi-permanently,
we recommend leaving a door slightly open
(1 cm is enough) to ensure an adequate
exchange of air.

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in a window
pane

in the wall: for
optimum results,
insulate the sec­tion of the wall
with suitable
insu-lating
material.

in the
wood sill of
a window

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30 cm

30 cm

MAX 120 cm

MIN 30 cm

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Preparation for use

HOW TO USE THE AIRCONDITIONER WITH WATER

These air conditioners can use both air and water to cool the condenser (the hot part) of the air
conditioner.

To utilise the full potential of your air conditioner, the tank needs to be filled with water . The water
is used. To increase the cooling power and reduce the noise level and energy consumption of the air
conditioner. The water that is used in then expelled from the machine as water vapour through the
exhaust hose (it does not go into room).

Always use clean top water (which doesn’t contain salts). As a rule the water will usually last about 8
hours however this depends on the conditions within the room, such as temperature, humidity, insula­tion and aspect and number of people. In turbo mode the water will also be used more quickly.

You may also use the airconditioner on air cooling only (without filling the water tank . If you only requi­re the lower cooling power.

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A) To open the front panel

grip either side of the
panel and gently pull the
panel towards you and
upwards. Remove the tank

Lifting it forward.

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B) Turn the tank upside down

and remove the plug,
remove the extendible
tube and fill the tank, lea­ving it on the ground.

C) After completing the fil-

ling procedure, replace
the extendible hose,
replace the cap and
screw it in tightly. Return
the tank to its place, with
the writing FRONT clearly
visible. Carefully hold the
panel in the centre and
lower to its closed posi­tion.

During the "water functioning" operation and in particularly silent locations (eg the bedroom) a
slight gurgling sound may be heard. This is completely normal.

IN HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS
Water is extracted from the air in the room, this water is also used to cool the condenser. When
the humidity is particulary high an excess of water may buid up in the internal tank. This can be

drained by removing the bung from the drain hose and draining into a suitable receptacle.

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IMPORTANT: if the room temperatur e is 32°C or over the airconditioner must be operated with with
water in the tank.

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Turning on and setting the timer

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Before plugging in check that:

• the mains supply corresponds to the
power supply shown on the rating plate;

• the socket and the mains lead correspond
to the power requirements of the applian­ce;

• the socket is suited to the plug, otherwise
have the socket replaced;

• the socket is properly grounded.

The manufactures cannot be held responsi­ble for any damages due to failure in fol­lowing normal safety procedures.

Replacement of the power cable must be
carried out by qualified personnel.

SETTING THE TIMER

The programmer/timer , like all clocks,
must be set to the exact time. If for example
it is 4.00 pm. (16.00), turn the dial in a clockwi­se direction (following the direction of the
arrow) until the number 16 is lined up with the
triangular pointer (the arrows indicates 4:00
P.M. approximately ).

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pointer

N.B.: Never turn the dial in an anti-clockwise
direction!

The timer is in effect, an electric clock and
works only if the plug is connected to the
power supply. Whenever the plug is discon­nected or there is a power failure, the pro­grammer stops (the clock is then “slow”) and
must be re-set.

PROGRAMMED MODE

1) Set the operating times by pushing out the
notches on the dial corresponding to the
period required (each notch represents 15
mins.)

2) Make sure that the timer indicates the cor­rect time (see instructions on setting).

3) Select the desired function as shown in the
chart overleaf.

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Funzionamento

operating time

Once programmed in this way, the applian­ce will repeat the pre-established program
every day, if the selector is in the position.

USE OF THE TIMER

Before setting the required function, check
that the switch on the timer is in position
ON.
If you wish to use the timer, position the switch
in the intermediate position .

When the timer’s on the OFF position, the
appliance doesn’t work.

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OFF

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Selecting functions

AIR CONDITIONING FUNCTIONS

To turn the unit on in air conditioning mode,
proceed as follows:

1. Rotate the function selector dial
clockwise:

• Place the large star symbol in line with
the reference mark to operate the unit in
air conditioning mode at maximum fan
speed (after 3 minutes the signal light
will come on ).

• Place the small star symbol in line with
the reference mark to operate the unit in
air conditioning mode at minimum fan
speed (after 3 minutes the signal light
will come on ).

3. Now set the required temperature by rota­ting the room thermostat dial .

Note

The temperature is not expressed in degrees.
We recommend that you turn the thermostat
dial to the maximum position. When the desi­red room temperature has been reached,
slowly turn the thermostat in a clockwise
direction until it arrives at the position where a
click can be heard. The temperature selec­ted in this way will automatically be regulated
and maintained, and save energy. When
regulating the thermostat, the air conditio­ning function is temporarily interrupted and
the unit continues to operate in fan only
mode. In this way, the appliance keeps the
air temperature within the room even.

Delay on Start Up

1. A special safety device will delay the start
of air conditionig by approximately 3 to 5
minutes when switching between func­tions or on initial start up.

2. You may also experience a slight delay
between changing from one function to
another.

TURBO POWER (only for PAC60eco)

The Turbo Power mode was conceived to
provide the appliance with a greater cooling
potential. This is particularly useful when you
want to bring the temperature of a very
warm room quickly down to a more comfor­table level. In this case:
Make sure that the tank is full of water (see
page 22);
Make sure that the function selector switch

is in the large crystal position.

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VENTILATION/FILTRATION

Rotate the function selector anti-clockwise.

• Place the large symbol in line with the
reference mark to operate the unit at maxi­mum fan speed. (the signal light will
come on).

• Place the small symbol in line with the
reference mark to operate the unit at mini­mum fan speed. (the signal light will
come on).

PURIFICATION FILTER

The Symbol on the control panel distin­guishes the models which have been equip­ped with the purification filter. In addition to
dust, this filter is able to capture even the
smallest sized particles and impurities (up to

0.003 millimetres), such as cigarette smoke.

The purification filter should never be used
with the dust filter, which is also included with
the appliance. Therefore:

A. If you wish to use the purification filter:
Remove the purification filter from the filter

housing; Remove the aspiration grill (fig.
G on page 24) and the dust filter which is
attached to this. Remove the purification filter
from its packaging. Anchor the filter to the
appliance by attaching the two plastic pie­ces on the filter to the special supports on the
air conditioner (see the illustration below).
Set the dust filter aside.

B. If the dust filter is sufficient:
Remove the purification filter from the filter
housing and set it aside.

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Press the Turbo Power button . The activa­tion of the function will be signaled when the
warning light turns on.
After reaching the desired temperature, you
can release the Turbo Power button and repo­sition the selector switch to the small crystal

. Doing so will make the operation quiter.

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RECOMMENDATIONS

Follow these recommendations to achieve
maximum efficiency from your air conditio­ning unit:

• Close the doors and windows in the room

where the unit is functioning. The only
exception is in the case of installation throu­gh a hole in the wall or window. In this case,
you are recommended to allow a small
amount of air to enter through a door or

Recommendations

close doors and windows

lower the blinds or draw the curtains

do not cover

• Make sure the unit is located on a level
floor. If necessary, place the two blocking
devices under the front wheels .

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window to guarantee an adequate
exchange of air.

• Protect the room from direct exposure to
the sun’s rays by drawing the curtains
and/or partially lowering the blinds so as
to maximise energy savings.

• Do not rest objects on the air conditioning
unit.

• Do not obstruct the air intake or outlet

.

• Make sure there are no heat sources in the
room.

• Do not use outdoors.

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PROBLEM WARNING LIGHT

The lighted pilot light indicates that the
safety device of the pressure switch has swit­ched on. In this case the appliance is deac­tivated. To restore the proper functioning of
the appliance, eliminate the possible causes
of the problem and press the restore button

The causes may be:

1) The exhaust hose forms a siphon in which
condensation water has accumulated: in
this case, it is necessary to drain the accu­mulated out of the machine, outwards
(never towards the air conditioner) and
eliminate the siphon on the hose.

2) The exhaust hose is obstructed: eliminate
the obstacles which obstruct the expulsion
of the air to the outside.

If, after having repositioned the drainage tube,
the machine still does not start up, the problem
might be more complicated (ex.: obstructed
ventilation fan) and could require the assistan­ce of the Authorised Service Centre.

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Before cleaning or maintenance, always turn the
unit off by placing the selector in the “O” position
and unplug from the mains.

CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

We recommend cleaning the appliance with
a slightly damp cloth then drying with a dry
cloth. For safety reasons, do not wash the air
conditioner with water.

Precautions

Never clean with benzene, alcohol or sol­vents. Never spray liquid insecticide or similar.

CLEANING THE FILTERS
Dust filter

All of the models are equipped with a dust fil­ter able to capture the dust particles suspen­ded in the air.
In order to maintain the effectiveness of your
air conditioner unaltered over time, remem­ber to clean the dust filter every two weeks.

1. Remove the aspiration grill , (see fig. F);

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Purification filter

Clean the external side of the purification fil­ter once a week. Use a vacuum cleaner at
an intermediate power level. Never clean
the inside of the filter. Replace the purification
filter at the end of each season or in any
case, when it is no longer effective. The puri­fication filter can be purchased in the store as
an accessory or at an Authorised Service
Centre as a replacement part. Alternatively,
the dust filter included with the appliance
may be used in place of the purification filter.

CLEANING THE RESORVOIR

It is recommended that you clean this at least
once a month using the following method:

• turn off the appliance and remove the
plug from the electrical outlet.

• open the front panel and remove the
tank .

• remove the bung from the drainage hose

which can be found at the back the
air conditioner and empty out the water
to a container.

• after draining off the water, replace the
drainage hose plug.

• remove the dirt by scrubbing gently with a
cloth where the tank is positioned.

START OF SEASON CHECKS

Check that the power cable and socket are
undamaged and that the earth installation is
efficient.

Carefully observe the installation

instructions.

RECOMMENDED OPERATIONS TO
PERFORM AT THE END OF THE SEASON

1) Proceed with scaling procedures (see
page 25).

2) Remove the water from the collection
reservoir .

3) Operate the appliance in the ventilation
only mode for about half an hour in order
to thoroughly dry the inside of the air con­ditioner.

4) Turn off the appliance and remove the
plug from the outlet.

5) Remove the exhaust hose .

6) Clean the filter and dry it thoroughly befo­re replacing it in the appliance.

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fig. F

Maintenance

2. Remove the filter holder housing by deta­ching it from the external grill. To detach it,
press on the two wings found on the side of
the filter holder (see fig. G)
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust
deposits on the filter. If the filter is very dirty,

immerse it in warm water , rinsing it thoroughly.
The temperature of the water should be kept
under 40°C.
After washing it, let the filter dry before re­inserting it into the holder.

fig. G

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Descaling

When the scale deposits become excessive
(on average, after about 400 hours of opera­tion) or in any case, at least once each sea­son, it is very important to proceed with the
decalcification of the appliance as described
below.

To remove the scale from the appliance, you
need:

• 250 ml of descaling liquid

• 750 ml of clean water
(corresponding to a diluted solution of 75%)

Proceed as follows:

1) Remove the tank from the appliance
and drain the water remaining in the col­lection reservoir [5] by using the drainage

hose (fig. H).

2) Close the drainage hose . Pour 250 ml
of decalcifying liquid and 1 litre of clean

water into the collection reservoir
which is found under the tank (fig. I), on
the bottom of the appliance.

3) Operate the air conditioner for about half
an hour.

4) After this, drain out all of the liquid remai­ning in the collection reservoir and rinse
thoroughly. During the rinsing process, the
drainage hose must be open and the
appliance functioning.

5) Unplug the appliance from the mains and
clean the collection reservoir thoroughly
with a clean cloth.

6) After cleaning the collection reservoir, the
air conditioner can be used normally.

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fig. H

fig. I

IF TRACES OF SUDS CAN BE SEEN IN THE WATER WHEN THE MACHINE IS USED AGAIN AFTER IT HAS
BEEN CLEANED AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, THIS IS NORMAL HOWEVER, IF THERE ARE A LOT OF SUDS
RINSE THE APPLIANCE AGAIN THOROUGHLY TO REMOVE ALL TRACES OF CLEANING PRODUCT.

REQUEST ADDITIONAL QUANTITIES OF DECALCIFYING LIQUID FROM DE' LONGHI LTD.

ATTENTION:
The use of products other than De' Longhi could cause damage to the internal components of the
appliance and invalidate the terms of the warranty.

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If the unit is not working properly, this may be due to small problems that you can easily resolve yourself.
Follow these instructions carefully before contacting your local Authorised Technical Service Centre.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM REMEDY

The air conditioner is
completely turned
off

• it is not plugged in

• there is no electricity

• the safety device has switched on

• the timer pin is in the OFF position

• plug in

• wait

• contact the Service Centre

• adjust the timer

CAUSE

The unit works but
does not cool the
room

• three minutes have not passed since it was
turned on

• windows open

• a heat source is operating in the room (burner ,
light, etc.) or there are a lot of people

• the air outlet hose has come detached from
the coupling

• ther mostat adjusted too high

• air filters clogged

• the output of the unit is insufficient for the con­ditions or size of the room

• wait three minutes (safety devi­ce) before the appliance start
cooling.

• close the windows

• eliminate heat sources

• fit the hose in the coupling

• lower the ther mostat

• clean/replace filters

the air conditioner is
on but the applian­ce doesn't start

• The teeth of the timer are in the rest mode

• proceed with a new setting of

the timer

The appliance does
not function and the
problem warning
light is turned
on.

• the tube is blocked

• the tube is twisted or folded

• the filter is obstructed or dir ty

• remove the blockage from the

tube

• position the tube correctly

• press the "manual resetable"

button, which is found inside the
tank housing

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RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS

Room temperature 21 ÷ 32°C

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Power supply see rating plate
Max. absorbed power

in air conditioning “
Refrigerating capacity “
Refrigerant “
Number of fan speeds 2
Max. air flow . 370 m

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Dimensions:

• width 580 mm

• height 785 mm

• depth 435 mm

Technical specification

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (U.K. ONLY)

A) If your appliance comes fitted with a plug, it will incorporate a 13 Amp fuse. If it does not fit your socket, the plug should

be cut off from the mains lead, and on appropriate plug fitted, as below. warning: Very carefully dispose of the cut off
plug after removing the fuse: do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard.
With alternative plugs not incorporating a fuse, the circuit must be protected by a 15 Amp fuse. If the plug is a moulded­on type, the fuse cover must be re-fitted when changing the fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse to BS 1362. In the
event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must NOT be used until a replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your nea­rest electrical dealer. The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that as marked on the base of the plug.

B) If your appliance is not fitted with a plug, please follow the instructins provided below:

WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:

Green and yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not corre­spond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your plug, proceed as follows:
The green and yellow wire must be connected to the termi­nal in the plug marked with the letter E or the earth symbol

or coloured green or green and yellow.
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked with
the letter N or coloured black.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked
with the letter L or coloured red.

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