Danby DAC080BHUWDB User manual

DANBY PRODUCTS LIMITED, ONTARIO, CANADA N1H 6Z9
DANBY PRODUCTS INC., FINDLAY, OHIO, USA 45840
OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
AIR CONDITIONER
Owner’s Manual.............................1 - 11
CLIMATISEUR
Manual du propriétaire.................12 - 22
AIRE ACONDICIONADO
Manual del propietario..................23 - 33
2017.10.25
MODEL •MODÈLE •MODELO
DAC080BHUWDB

Welcome
Welcome to the Danby family. We are proud of our quality products and we believe in
dependable service. We suggest that you read this owner’s manual before plugging in your new
appliance as it contains important operation information, safety information, troubleshooting and
maintenance tips to ensure the reliability and longevity of your appliance.
Visit www.Danby.com to access self service tools, FAQs and much more. For additional assistance
call 1-800-263-2629.
Note the information below; you will need this information to obtain service under warranty.
You must provide the original purchase receipt to validate your warranty and receive service.
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 manual:
It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your appliance properly.
If you receive 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 this manual before calling. This section
will help you solve common problems that may occur.
1-800-26- Danby
(1-800-263-2629)
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Important Safety Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
All wiring must comply with local and national
codes and must be installed by a qualified
electrician. Check the available power supply and
resolve any wiring problems before installing and
operating this appliance.
The rating plate located on the right side of the
appliance just above the power cord contains
electrical and other technical data.
This appliance is not designed for “through the
wall” installation.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. Grounding
reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an
escape wire for the electrical current.
This appliance has a cord that has a grounding
wire with a 3-prong plug. The power cord must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a 2-prong wall outlet, it must be
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
outlet.
WARNING - Improper use of the grounding
plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or service agent
if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Do not connect your appliance to extension
cords or together with another appliance in the
same wall outlet. Do not splice the power cord.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the
third ground prong from the power cord. Do not
use extension cords or ungrounded (two prongs)
adapters.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similar qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
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LOCATION
This air conditioner is designed for easy installation
in single or double hung windows. Since window
designs vary, it may be necessary to make some
modifications for safe installation.
This air conditioner is not designed for vertical,
slider type windows or “through the wall”
installation.
Ensure that the window and frame are structurally
sound and free from dry or rotted wood.
Install the air conditioner in a window on a side
of the building which favors more shade than
sunlight. If the appliance must be in direct sunlight,
it is advisable to provide a shade awning over the
appliance to ensure efficient functioning.
Do not install the appliance where leakage of
combustible gas is suspected.
This appliance is designed to evaporate
condensation under normal conditions. Under
extremely hot or humid conditions, excess
condensation may overflow to the outside. The
appliance should be installed where condensation
cannot drip on pedestrians or neighboring
properties.
Provide sufficient clearance around the appliance
to allow ample air circulation. The rear of the
appliance should be outdoors, it should not be in
a garage or another room. Keep the appliance
away from obstacles and at least 76 cm (30 inches)
above the ground. Ensure that curtains and other
obstructions do not block air flow to the appliance.
76.2 cm
(30 inches)
50.8 cm
(20 inches)
50.8 cm
(20 inches)
12 cm
(30.5 inches)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
REQUIRED TOOLS
• Screwdrivers: Phillips and flat head.
• Power Drill: 3.2mm (1/8in.) diameter drill bit
• Pencil
• Measuring Tape
• Scissors
• Carpenter’s Level
ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are included with
the appliance and should be used during the
installation.
1. 13 mm (1/2 inch) screws (x7)
2. 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) screws (x4) (Factory installed
on some models.)
3. Safety Lock (x1)
4. Adhesive Foam Seal (x1)
5. Regular Foam Seal (x1)
6. “L” shaped mounting bracket (x1) (Factory
installed on some models.)
7. Curtain Bracket (x2)
8. Weather Stripping (x5)
9. Foam Insert (x2)
10.Side Curtains (x2)
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ASSEMBLY
Note: Images in this manual are for instructional
purposes only. The actual shape of the appliance
may vary slightly.
Install the “L” Shaped Bracket
Attach the “L” shaped bracket to the top of the
cabinet as shown below using the provided 9.5 mm
(3/8 inch) screws (x4).
Note: The “L” shaped bracket may come factory
installed on some models.
Install the Side Curtains
Attach the side curtains to the cabinet by sliding the
curtain frame into the side channel of the cabinet as
shown below.
The curtains are labeled “left” and “right on the
frames. This refers to the left and right sides of the
appliance when facing the front of the appliance.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
Cut the regular foam seal to fit the area of the
window sill that the air conditioner will rest on.
Place the air conditioner into the window with the
“L” shaped mounting bracket positioned in front of
the upper sash. The bottom of the cabinet should be
positioned on the recessed portion of the window
frame. Pull the upper window sash down until it
rests just behind the front flange of the “L” shaped
mounting bracket.
Expand the side curtains on each side and secure
the top of the frames to the window sash using one
13 mm (1/2 inch) screw on each side of the “L”
shaped mounting bracket.
Attach the clamps on the lower part of each curtain
to the window sill using one 13 mm (1/2 inch)
screw on each side of the cabinet.
Place the adhesive foam seal into the opening
between the inside and outside windows and
attached the safety lock to the outside window frame
using two 13 mm (1/2 inch) screws.
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Check the Tilt Angle
The air conditioner should be tilted downward
towards the outside approximately 3° to 4°. This
tilt will encourage any condensed water to drain
to the outside. If any condensed water leaks to the
inside of the house, check the tilt angle and adjust
as necessary.
Measure the tilt angle from the front of the cabinet’s
edge. The difference in height between the front and
the back of the appliance, labeled “A” on the image
below, should be approximately 19 mm - 2.5 cm
(3/4 inch - 1 inch).
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Install the Foam Inserts
The foam inserts can block any cracks or spaces
in the side curtains and help maintain the energy
efficiency of the appliance.
After the appliance is installed in the window,
measure the width of the side curtains from the side
of the appliance to the edge of the curtain.
If necessary, cut the foam insert to the correct size
and then slide the foam insert into the slots in the
side curtain. The supplied weather stripping can
be used to block any other cracks or spaces as
required.
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FEATURES
1. Cabinet
2. Exterior Air Inlet
3. Interior Air Outlet
4. Control Panel
5. Interior Air Inlet
6. Air Filter (not pictured)
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CONTROL PANEL
1. Timer Button: Used to set the auto on and auto
off timer.
2. Energy Saver Button: Used to set the energy
saver function.
3. Mode Button: Used to choose the operating
mode.
4. Up and Down Arrows: Used to adjust the set
temperature in 1° increments and the timer
function in 30 minute increments up to 10 hours
and then in 1 hour increments up to 24 hours.
5. Power Button: Used to turn the appliance on or
off.
6. Display Panel: Displays the set temperature, the
ambient temperature and the timer settings. To
change the temperature scale being displayed,
press the up and down buttons at the same time.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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7. Remote Control Receiver: Ensure this receiver
is not obscured by curtains or other items as it
could impact remote control functioning.
8. Fan Button: Used to set the fan speed. The fan
can be set to Low, Medium, High and Auto.
9. Sleep Button: Used to set the Sleep function.
10.Filter Button: The indicator light will illuminate
as a reminder to check the filter. Once the filter
has been cleaned, use this button to resume
operation.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
REMOTE CONTROL
1. Mode Button: Used to choose the operating
mode.
2. Energy Saver Button: Used to set the energy
saver function.
3. Up and Down Arrows: Used to adjust the set
temperature in 1° increments and the timer
function in 30 minute increments up to 10 hours
and then in 1 hour increments up to 24 hours.
4. Default Button: Press to restore the remote
control default settings.
5. Lock Button: Press this button to lock the remote
control and prevent the settings from being
inadvertently changed.
6. Sleep Button: Used to set the Sleep function.
7. LED Button: Press to turn the LED back light on
or off.
8. Clock Button: Press and hold the button for
3 seconds in order to set the clock. Press the
Up and Down Arrows to adjust the time in 10
minute intervals
Note: The clock feature is only available on the
remote, the appliance does not have a clock. The
remote clock is a 24 hour clock only.
9. Cancel Button: Cancels current Timer settings.
10.Timer Button: Used to set the auto on and auto
off timer.
11.Fan Button: Used to set the fan speed. The fan
can be set to Low, Medium, High and Auto.
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REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES
The remote control requires two AAA alkaline
batteries (included). Batteries should be replaced
when:
a) No sound is heard when attempting to program
the appliance.
b) The appliance does not respond to a command
issued by the remote control.
Battery replacement:
1. Slide the rear cover on the remote in the
direction of the arrow.
2. Insert two AAA batteries following the same
orientation depicted inside the battery chamber
(+/-).
3. Reinstall the rear cover.
4. If the remote control will not be used for
extended periods of time, the batteries should be
removed.
Notes:
• Protect the remote control from high
temperatures, and keep it away from radiation
exposure.
• Keep the control panel receiver out of direct
sunlight.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh,etc) batteries.
• The remote operates within a range of 8 meters
(26 ft.) from the receiver located inside the main
appliance. Any obstruction between the receiver
and remote may cause signal interference,
limiting the ability to program the main unit.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FUNCTION INSTRUCTION
Operating Modes
There are four operating modes to choose from.
Press the Mode Button repeatedly to choose the
desired mode. The adjacent indicator light will
illuminate to show which mode has been selected.
• Cool Mode
Choose Cool Mode to set the cooling function. Use
the Up and Down Arrows to choose the desired
temperature. When Cool Mode is selected, the fan
speed can be adjusted by pressing the fan button.
• Dry Mode
Choose Dry Mode to remove excess moisture
from the air during periods of high humidity. All
water pulled from the air will condense inside the
appliance and drain out the back. The fan speed
will be automatically set and cannot be modified in
Dry Mode.
• Fan Mode
Choose Fan Mode to run the internal fan without
engaging the cooling function. Press the fan button
repeatedly to choose the fan speed, Low, Med, High
or Auto.
• Auto Mode
Auto Mode is a pre-set factory program that
automatically defines the mode (Cool or Dry)
and fan speed based on the set temperature, the
ambient temperature and the ambient humidity.
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Energy Saver Function
The Energy Saver Function will automatically cycle
the fan on and off when the compressor is not in
use to minimize how often the compressor needs to
turn on. This function is available in Cool, Dry, Auto
Cool and Auto Fan modes.
The fan will continue to run for 3 minutes after the
compressor turns off. The fan will then cycle on for
2 minutes in 10 minute intervals until the ambient
temperature is above the set temperature, at which
point the compressor will turn on and cooling will
resume.
Sleep Function
The Sleep Function can be used to conserve energy
during sleeping hours.
When selected, the set temperature will increase
by 1°C/2°F every half hour for one full hour. The
appliance will hold the new set temperature for
6 hours before automatically returning to normal
operation.
The Sleep Function can be canceled at any time by
pressing the Sleep Button.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Timer Function
The Timer Function can be used to turn the
appliance on or off after a set period of time.
Auto On Function
1. Press the Timer Button once and the Auto On
indicator light will illuminate.
2. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select the
desired amount of time before the appliance
should turn on. The Up and Down Arrows will
add or subtract time in 30 minute increments up
to 10 hours and then in 1 hour increments up to
24 hours.
3. Use the Mode Button to select the desired mode.
4. Use the Fan Button to select the desired fan
speed.
5. The time selected will appear on the display
panel and will count down until the appliance
turns on.
Auto Off Function
1. Press the Timer Button twice and the Auto Off
indicator light will illuminate.
2. Use the Up and Down Arrows to select the
desired amount of time before the appliance
should turn off. The Up and Down Arrows will
add or subtract time in 30 minute increments up
to 10 hours and then in 1 hour increments up to
24 hours.
3. The time selected will appear on the display
panel and will count down until the appliance
turns off.
Using Auto On and Auto Off Simultaneously
The Auto On and Auto Off functions can be used at
the same time by setting first one and then the other.
Both indicator lights will illuminate and the display
will count down to the appliance either turning off
or on, whichever function was set first.
Note: The timer will not cycle the appliance on and
off indefinitely. The Auto On and Auto Off timers
will function one time and then the appliance will
return to regular functioning.
Turning the appliance off, pressing the default
button on the remote or unplugging the appliance
will clear all memory settings, including the timer.

CARE & MAINTENANCE
AIR FILTER
The air filter should be cleaned approximately every
2 weeks. The air filter may require more frequent
cleaning if there is significant dander or fur in the
air.
Approximately every two weeks, the filter indicator
light on the control panel will illuminate as a
reminder to clean the filter. Follow the steps below
to clean the filter and return the appliance to normal
functioning.
1. The air filter is located behind the front intake
grill. To remove the air filter, grasp the filter tab
on the right side of the grill and slide it out to the
right. If the front intake grill has two indents, pull
the grill forward to remove the air filter.
2. Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush
attachment to remove any large debris or dust
build up from the air filter.
3. Wash the filter in lukewarm, soapy water, below
40°C (104°F), or use a neutral cleaning agent.
4. Rinse the filter with clean water and dry
thoroughly before reinstalling in the appliance.
5. Press the filter button on the control panel to
resume normal functioning.
Note: Do not operate the appliance without the air
filter installed.
ERROR CODES
If the display panel shows any of the below error
codes, unplug the appliance, let it stand for 5-10
minutes and then plug it back in. If the error
persists, call for service.
AS - Room temperature sensor error
HS - Electric heating sensor error
. - Evaporator temperature sensor error
CLEANING
To avoid possible electric shock, ensure that the
appliance is unplugged before performing any
cleaning or maintenance.
The outside of the appliance can be wiped clean
with a soft cloth or with a lukewarm, damp cloth if
necessary.
Do not use gasoline, benzene, thinner or any
other chemicals to clean this appliance as these
substances can cause damage to the finish and
deformation of plastic parts.
Never pour water directly onto the appliance as this
will cause deterioration of electrical components
and wiring insulation.
END OF SEASON CARE
Before removing the appliance from service for the
year, operate the appliance on high fan mode for
half a day to ensure the inside of the appliance
is dry. This will help avoid the growth of mold or
mildew inside the appliance. Ensure the filter is
clean and dry. Store the appliance covered in a dry
location.
Note: When installing or removing the appliance
from the window, ensure that caution is taken to
prevent it from falling backward. It is recommended
that installation or removal is completed with
assistance to prevent injury to persons or damage to
property or the appliance.
DISPOSAL
Check for local regulatory compliance regarding
approved and safe disposal of this appliance.
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