Argo POLIFEMO DEDALO User manual

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POLIFEMO DEDALO
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read the instructions carefully before operating the appliance or carrying out maintenance operations.
Observe all the safety instructions; failure to observe the instructions may lead to accidents and/or damage.
Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
EVAPORATIVE AIR COOLER
EN

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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Only use this appliance as described in this manual. Any other
use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause
fire, electric shock or injury to people.
Make sure that the type of mains power complies with the
electrical requirements of the appliance (220-240V~/50 Hz).
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and people with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
This product is not a toy. Children should be adequately
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Disconnect the mains power when the appliance is not used or for
cleaning operations.
In the event of any problems, switch off the appliance
immediately, do not attempt to repair it, and take it to
your local After-Sales Service Centre.
Do not remove or replace individual parts, as this
could affect product safety.
Do not touch the power cord with wet or damp
hands; risk of electric shock.
Do not insert objects into the appliance grilles.
This could cause leaks, short-circuits and damage to
the product.
Do not spray flammable substances or pesticides
near the product as they could damage it.
Do not disassemble the
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Risk of electric shock!
Warning!!! Do not touch
Risk of electric shock!
Prohibited!

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Do not use the appliance if the cord or plug is
damaged. Do not attempt to change the power cord
yourself. If the power cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, dealer or a similarly
qualified person so as to avoid any safety risks.
Do not bend or stand heavy objects on the power
cord.
Turn the switch off and unplug before carrying out
any maintenance work or moving the appliance.
Always unplug from the socket when the appliance is
not in use.
To disconnect the appliance, press the OFF button
and unplug from the socket. Only pull on the plug.
Do not pull the cord. Otherwise the cable may be
damaged or leaks, etc. may occur.
Do not pour water over the product: risk of short-
circuits and damage to the product.
Do not leave the airflow directed towards children
for long periods of time: it is not good for their
health.
When operating the product, do not place the power
cord at the air outlet or let the power cord connect
the surface of product which is close to the air outlet.
Do not wind the appliance with power cord;
otherwise, the insulating coating of power cord will
be damaged easily.
Do not share the power socket with other electric
appliances to prevent overload. The capacity of
power socket should be the same with that of plug of
electric appliances. Meanwhile, the plug must be
inserted into the socket tightly.
After the unit is filled with water, don't tilt or crash
it when placing or moving the unit. lf it is
necessary to move the unit, please move it slowly
to avoid overflowing. Tilting the unit during
operation is prohibited. lf the product is tilted and
there's water in it, pull off the power plug
immediately. Wait until the unit is completely dry
and then you may turn on the unit.
Do not place the unit under high temperature or low
temperature. In summertime, the water may be
deteriorated and cause odor, please add fresh water
in time. In wintertime when indoor temperature is
below 0°C, please add warm water into the humidifier
if you want to use it. After operation, please use a
towel to dry the water tank.
3.Do not permit the area around the air cooler to
become damp or wet. lf dampness occurs, turn the
output of the air cooler down. lf the air cooler
output volume cannot be turned down, use the air
cooler intermittently. Do not allow absorbent
materials, such as carpeting, curtains, drapes, or
tablecloths, to become damp.
Never leave water in the water tank when the
appliance is not in use.
Warning!!! Do not touch
Risk of electric shock!

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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
1. Control panel
2. Buttons on control panel
3. Air outlet
4. Dust filter and evaporative panel
5. Water tank
6. Multidirectional wheels
HOW TO USE THE APPLIANCE
The appliance does not need to be installed.
Position the unit on a flat, stable surface and connect the power cord to a suitable power socket (220-240 V~): the
appliance can be switched on using the ON/OFF button and you will hear a sound.
When you move it, use the handle on the back. Do not use this cooler in an area with high humidity, rich in dust or with a
temperature above 40 °C.
This product can be used either as a fan, with 3 modes (Normal, Natural and Sleep) and 3 fan speed options (low,
medium and high), or as a cooler/humidifier: in this case the rear tank should be filled with demineralized water, up to but
not exceeding the maximum level as indicated. When the water in the tank falls below the minimum level, marked on the
tank, LED Low water on control panel will flash to indicate the leak of water.
The fan takes in air from the room and passes it through the dust filter and the evaporative panel, which is constantly
humidified thanks to a system which draws water from the tank and sprays it onto the panel. The incoming hot air makes
part of the water contained in the panel evaporate and is therefore cooler when released back into the room, which makes
it feel as though the temperature has dropped.

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DISPLAY AND CONTROL PANEL
ON/OFF BUTTON
Press this button on the control panel to turn the unit on or off.
The default operating mode is low ventilation (speed 1) and General ventilation
SPEED BUTTON
When the appliance is on, press the SPEED button to choose the fan speeds which are: high (speed 4), medium
(speed 3), low (speed 2), very low (speed 1). Each time the SPEED button is pressed, the fan speed will increase from 1
to 4 in a circularly. The corresponding LED on the control panel will light up at the selected speed. The SPEED function is
not present on the remote control
TIMER/PRESET BUTTON
Timer off function: With the unit on, press this button to select the time of appliance turning off, each press of the button
allows you to set the shutdown interval from 1 to 15 hours, the LEDs on the control panel will light up based on your
selection. Once the selected interval is reached, the unit will turn off automatically. By holding down the Timer / Preset
button it is possible to speed up the setting of the Off Timer.
REMOTE CONTROL

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Preset function (On timer): In stand-by mode, press the Timer / Preset button to select the setting of the On timer of the
appliance, each time the button is pressed it is possible to set the on interval from 1 to 15 hours, the LEDs on the control
panel will light up according to your selection. Once the selected interval is reached, the unit will turn on automatically. By
holding down the Timer / Preset button you can speed up the setting of the On timer.
MODE BUTTON
When the unit is on, press this button to select the ventilation mode in the following sequence: General - Natural - Sleep,
the corresponding LEDs on the control panel will light up according to the selection made.
- General: The unit operates at a constant ventilation speed
- Natural: The unit works according to the factory settings, the ventilation speed changes automatically.
- Sleep: The ventilation speed decreases every hour until it reaches the minimum ventilation level
L&R SWING BUTTON
With the unit on, press this button to select the horizontal swing from right to left of the air flaps. The corresponding Swing
ON or Swing OFF LEDs will be lit on the control panel upon your selection. On the remote control it is indicated with
SWING.
HUMIDIFY BUTTON
With the unit turned on, press this button to activate or deactivate the humidification function. If this function is activated,
the corresponding LED on the control panel will light up.
Note: Before activating the humidification function, check the water level in the tank, which must be above the water level
indicator. If there is not enough water, add it to the tank.
LOW WATER LED
When the water in the tank is not enough to activate the humidification function, the Low Water LED flashes on the control
panel. Add water to the tank and activate the humidification function.
HALF LIGHT DISPLAY
When any selection on control panel are made for more than 40 seconds, the LEDs on the display reduce the light. To
reactivate them, press any of the buttons on the control panel.
MEMORY FUNCTION
This device is equipped with the Memory function, which allows you to memorize the selected settings after turning off the
unit. When the device is turned on, it will work with the previously memorized settings.
AUTO OFF FUNCTION
When the unit works for 15 consecutive hours and no selections are made on the control panel, the device automatically
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
1. Slide the cover open in the direction indicated by the
arrow.
2. Insert the batteries (AAA, LR03, 1,5 V - not provided)
into the remote control and make sure the poles match.
3. Put the cover back on.
4. Point the remote control towards the receiver on the air
conditioner.
5. The remote control should be positioned within 6
metres from the receiver.
6. There must be no obstacles between the remote
control and the receiver.
7. Do not drop or launch the remote control.
8. Do not leave the remote control under strong sunlight
or heating devices and other source of heat.
9. Remove the batteries from the remote control when the
latter is not used for a long time.
10. If no sound is heard and the transmission symbol on
the display does not flash, the batteries must be
replaced.
11. If the system resets when the remote control button is
pressed, the electrical signal is poor and the batteries
must be replaced.
12. Flat batteries must be disposed of correctly.
N.B.:
* The image depicts a general remote control, which contains
nearly all the function keys. These may be of a slightly different
material (depending on the model).
THE TANK MUST BE FILLED WITH DEMINERALIZED WATER FOR THE APPLIANCE TO
OPERATE IN COOLER/HUMIDIFIER MODE.
The water is inserted directly into the rear tank. Before introducing the water, check that there are no water residues inside
the water pump, to prevent its leakage.
Fill the tank up to the maximum level marked on the water indicator, without exceeding the water level limit, this could
cause water leakage.
When using the appliance for first time, remove the cardboard support positioned inside the tank.
FILLING THE WATER TANK
INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE
2006/66/EC and amendments Directive 2013/56/EC
Please replace the battery when its electrical charge has been exhausted: at the end of its useful life, it must not be disposed of
together with unsorted waste. It must be must be delivered to appropriate separated waste disposal plants or to dealers that
provide a similar service. Separate waste disposal of batteries prevents potential negative effects on the environment and human
health resulting from inadequate disposal, and also allows the materials from which it is made to be recovered and recycled in
order to achieve significant savings in terms of energy and resources. The separate disposal obligation is underlined by the
crossed-out dustbin symbol appearing on the battery. Illegal disposal of the product by the user shall result in the application of
administrative sanctions as defined by current regulations.

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If you wish to keep the water in the tank below room temperature in order to maximize cooling in warmer months, leave the
two synthetic ice packs supplied in the freezer until solid, then add them to the water in the tank.
The ice will absorb heat from the water.
With the unit off, place the ice packs directly in the tank in the position shown in the figure below, inside the tank there is a
special space where to place the ice packs. Make sure that the tank can be pulled out normally.
We recommend continuous use of the ice for optimal cooling capacity.
Ice packs can be used repeatedly.
The first time it is used, you may detect a smell or the water may turn an unusual color: this does not constitute a health risk.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
WARNING: ALWAYS UNPLUG THE APPLIANCE BEFORE CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES. IMPORTANT: DO NOT SUBMERGE THE PRODUCT IN WATER
Cleaning the outside surface of the appliance
Use a soft cloth to remove any dust from the product.
If this is not enough, use a soft cloth dampened with water and a mild detergent at a temperature not exceeding 50°C. Let the
appliance dry completely before using it.
Do not use corrosive detergents or solvents such as petrol. Do not wash the appliance with water. Do not use oils, chemical
substances or other items that may damage the surface to clean it.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the air inlet/outlet grilles.
When the appliance is used for a long time, the tank, the tank filter, the honeycomb filter and the dust filter may have
accumulated dust, this could affect the air flow and the effect of cooling. It is therefore advisable to clean these parts every two
weeks.
Cleaning the dust filter and the honeycomb filter
Remove the filter assembly by detaching it from the unit by pressing on the opening hook. Once removed, gently remove the
honeycomb filter by sliding it under the hooks, remove the dust filter, always sliding it off the hooks, following the direction of
the guides. To assemble again, insert the dust filter in its holder and then insert the honeycomb filter (see Fig. 1)
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Cleaning the tank and the water channel
To clean the water tank, remove it from its seat and clean it thoroughly with a dry cloth. Remove the filter positioned inside the
tank, clean it and let it dry before repositioning it.
After removing the tank, carefully clean the water channel with a cloth from any residual water that may have formed.
Bottom
Filter
Filter
assembly
Opening
clasp
Honeycomb
filter
Dust
filter
Opening
clasp
Fig.1

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STORAGE
If the appliance is not used for prolonged periods, disconnect the power cord and store the appliance with this manual in its
original packaging, in a cool and dry place.
Before packaging, the honeycomb filter and dust-proof filter should be dry, and there is no water in the tank.
POSSIBLE OPERATING PROBLEMS AND SOLUTION
If the appliance has any operating anomalies, consult the table below to resolve any anomalies. If they persist, contact an
authorized service center to repair the appliance.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The appliance does not work
The power cord is not connected or is not
connected properly
The appliance is off
Internal wiring is loose
Connect it correctly
Put the water in the tank
Contact a service center
It does not humidify / the
water pump makes an
abnormal sound
There is no water in the tank or the
amount of water is below the minimum
water level
The water pump cannot draw water
The water pump filter is blocked
The hole in the honeycomb filter is
blocked
The water pump is damaged or the
internal connections are missing
After turning off the unit, add water to the
tank up to the maximum level indicated
Repeatedly press the Humidity button on
the control panel until the water pump
starts drawing water again
Clean the filter
Clean the honeycomb filter
Contact a service center
Abnormal sound of the unit
The device is not placed on a stable and
flat surface
There may be dust residues in the
appliance
The air delivery flaps have not been
opened
Problem with the motor of the air flaps
Place the device on a flat and stable
surface
Remove the honeycomb filter and eliminate
the accumulation of dust inside the unit
Manually open the air delivery flaps
Contact a service center
The 1h, 2h, 4h and 8h
indicators flash twice and
then go off for 3 seconds
Communication problem between the
main board and the display board
Contact a service center
The 1h, 2h, 4h and 8h
indicators flash four times
and then go off for 3 seconds
Malfunction of jumper cup Contact a service center

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INFORMATION FOR THE CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU
This appliance may not be scrapped with domestic waste at the end of its life cycle. We call your attention to the crucial
role played by the consumer in the re-use, recycling and other forms of recovery of such waste.
The appliance must be scrapped by a sorted waste disposal centre or by returning it to the retailer (no charge is levied
for this service), when you purchase a new equivalent appliance.
Sorted disposal of electric and electronic equipment prevents the negative effects on the environment and human
health resulting from improper scrapping, and also allows the materials from which it is made to be recovered and
recycled, with significant savings in terms of energy and resources. The sorted disposal requirement is indicated by the
crossed waste bin label affixed to the appliance.
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