Danby ArcticAire AAC5040 User manual

Window-type Room Air Conditioner
(Cool)
AAC5040
Model:
OWNER'S
INSTRUCTIONS
DB98-15112A
DB98-16356A(2)
EF
AAC5040-1

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The following safety precautions must be taken when installing
and using your air conditioner.
Safety Precautions
1The air conditioner must be plugged into its own specific power source, which must be
installed in compliance with national wiring, earthing and safety regulations.
Depending on national regulations and your specific installation, you may need to install:
◆ A circuit breaker
For further information on electrical requirements, contact a professional electrician.
This device must be installed according to the national electrical rules.
2Make sure that the unit is correctly ventilated at all times;
do NOT place clothing or other materials over it.
4Do NOT insert anything between the air outlet blades, as it may damage the inner fan
and you may get hurt. Keep children away from the unit.
5If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
6Do NOT attempt to repair the unit yourself. If it is damaged in any way, contact:
◆ An authorized service center
◆ The dealer from whom you purchased the air conditioner.
7Do NOT place any blocking objects in front of the unit.
3NEVER spill liquids of any kind into the unit.
Should this happen, unplug the unit and contact your installation specialist.
8If the remote control will not be used for a long time, remove the batteries.
9Before throwing out the device, it is necessary to pull back the battery cells
and get rid of them safely.
10 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm person without supervision;
young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
11 Do NOT use an extension cord with this product.
The manufacturer does not assume responsibility for accidents or injury
caused by an incorrectly installed air conditioner. If you are unsure about
installation, contact an installation specialist.
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Contents
◆PREPARING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■Safety Precautions ......................................................................................... 2
■Description of Each Component .................................................................... 4
■Getting Started ............................................................................................... 5
◆OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■Cooling Your Room ........................................................................................ 6
■Ventilating Your Room .................................................................................... 7
■Switching the Air Conditioner Off .................................................................... 8
■Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally .................................................. 9
■Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically ...................................................... 9
◆RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■Power Failure ................................................................................................. 10
■Temperature and Humidity Ranges ................................................................ 10
■Cleaning Your Air Conditioner ........................................................................ 11
■Solving Common Problems ............................................................................ 12
■Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 13
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Description of Each Component
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Design and shape are subject to
change.
Selector Thermostat
Air outlet
Inner air flow
blades (right/left
orientation)
Air inlet (Inside)
Outer air flow blades
(up/down orientation)
- Except AAC5040/AAC5040-1
Power plug
(The type of power plug
may differ, depending on
the local power supply.)
Operating mode
selection dial
Thermostat
control
Ventilation lever
- Except AAC5040/AAC5040-1
Air outlet
Air inlet (Outside)
Air filter (Inside)

Getting Started
Your Owner's Instructions contain much valuable information on using your air conditioner.
Please take the time to read them as they will help you take full advantage of the unit's
features.
The illustrations in the step-by-step procedures use four different symbols:
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PRESS PUSH IMPORTANT NOTE
☛
➢

Cooling Your Room
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 9.3
Turn the operating mode selection dial and set it to " Hi Cool " ,
" Med Cool " or " Low Cool ".
Result: The air conditioner starts up in cool mode.
You can change modes at any time.
Turn the THERMOSTAT control to the desired position.
You must select the COOL mode if you wish to adjust the:
 Cooling temperature
 Fan speed when Cooling
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Possible temperatures: Can be set between 18 Cand 29 C.
Result: The air conditioner starts cooling if the room temperature is
higher than the selected temperature.
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Ventilating Your Room
If the air in your room is stale, you can ventilate the room using the
Fan feature. (Except AAC5040/AAC5040-1)
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Turn the operating mode selection dial and set it to "Hi Fan" or "Low Fan" posi-
tion.
Result: The air conditioner starts up in fan mode.
Hi Fan : The fan turns rapidly.
Low Fan : The fan turns slowly.
You can change modes at any time.
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To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 9. 3
If you wish to discharge stale air, push the ventilation lever on the front
of the unit to the right and open position ( ).
Result: The air inside the room circulates and stale air is discharged
outside.
Otherwise, push the ventilation lever to the left and closed position ( ).
Result: The air simply circulates inside the room.
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Switching the Air Conditioner Off
To switch the unit off, simply set the operating mode selection dial to the
" OFF " position.
Result: The air conditioner stops operating.
You can switch the air conditioner off whenever you want.
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Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally
Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically
The outer air flow blades can be adjusted to control the vertical air
flow direction. (Except AAC5040/AAC5040-1)
RECOMMENDATION When...
Cooling
Adjust the blades to face...
Upwards.
Adjust the air flow blades to the desired position, by pushing them
upwards or downwards.
If you orient the air flow blades downwards and the unit operates
in Cool mode for long periods of time, dew may:
- Form on the surface of the blades
- Drip from the blades
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Depending on the position of the unit in your room, you can adjust
the orientation of the inner air flow blades on the unit.
Adjust the air flow blades to the desired position by sliding them side to side.

Power Failure
Temperature and Humidity Ranges
If the air conditioner is used at... Then...
Higher temperature The automatic protection feature may be triggered
and the air conditioner stopped.
Lower temperature A water leakage or some other malfunction may happen
if the heat exchanger freezes.
Higher humidity levels Water may condense on and drip from the surface of the unit
if it is used for long periods.
The follow ing table indicates the temperature and humidity ranges
w ithin w hich the air conditioner can be used.
Mode Indoor
Temperature
Outdoor
Temperature
Indoor Humidity
Cooling 21 Cto 32 Capprox. 21 Cto 43 Capprox. 80% or less
If a power failure occurs, the air conditioner is switched off.
When the power comes back on, the air conditioner starts up again
automatically.
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