Danby DAC9006DE User manual

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DanbyProductsLimited,Guelph,OntarioCanadaNIH6Z9
DanbyProductsInc,,Findlay,OhioUSA45840
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Model Specifications ........................................................ 1
Introduction ............................................................... 2
Electrical Specifications ....................................................... 3
Installation Notes & Hardware .................................................. 4
Installation ................................................................ 5
Keypad Features ........................................................... 7
Remote Control Features .................................................... 8
Care and Maintenance ...................................................... 9
Trouble Shooting Guide ....................................................... 10
Warranty ................................................................. 11
Fresh Air Ventilation Switch
(Open for Fen Only operation)
Interior
Exterior
Control
Panel Filter
Model DAC
Speclflcallons
Voltage
Cooltng capacity (BtWh) ............
In utWette e
Ener,qyEfficiency RaUng (EER)
FanlCooling Speeds
coo!!ng Area Coverage (Sq_IL)
Noise Level (dB)
UnitDimensions Widlh
Depth
Height
WindowKit Dimensions MaximumWidlh
MinimumWidlh
MinimumHeight
9006DE
115
g000
834
10,8
3/3
4O0
51
18-7/8
22-5/8
14-3/8
40
28
15-2J8
10066DE
115
10000
920
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450
59
18-7/8
22-5/8
14-3/8
40
28
15-2/8
NOTE: Specifications are subjec! to change without notice for further Improvement

Thank you for choosinga Danby Designer Room Air Conditioner to cool your home° This Use and Care
Manual provides information necessary for the proper care and maintenance of your new Room Air
Conditioner. If properly maintained, your air conditioner will gtve you many years of trouble free operation_ To
avoid installationdifficulties, read these instructionscompletely before Instalilng/operatlng your unit.
NOTE: Thfs unit is NOT designed for through-the-wall installation.
For easy reference, you may want to attach a copy of your sales receipt tothis page,. Note the following
information provided (on the manufacturer's nameplate located on the unit)° This informationwilt be needed
when you contact a Customer Service Representative.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Dealer's Name and Address:
Refer to the trouble shooting section of this Usa and Care Manual if the unit is not operating correctly.
If these suggestions do not solve the problem, contact an authorized service representative or
call Danby TOLL FREE: 1-800-26- _lrll_A"
This symbol denotes a caution or warning
Do not leave a roomair conditioner unattended in
aspace where people or animals who cannot
react to a failed unit are located. A failed unit can
cause extreme overheating and fire In an
enclosed, unattended space.

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1. All wiring must comply with local and national
electricalcodes and must be installed by a
qualified electrfcian, Ifyou have any questions
regarding the following instructions,contact a
qualified electrician.
2. Check avallable power supply and resolve any
widng problems BEFORE installingand
operating this unit.
3. This 1_5V air conditioner uses 8A or less
(depending on model) nameplate amps and may
be used In any properly wired, general purpose
household receptacle. See Table 1for
specifications for individual branch circuit.
4. For your safety and protection, this untt Is
grounded through the power cord plug when
plugged Into a matching wall outlet, If
you are not sure whether your wall outlet Is
properly grounded, please consult a
qualified electrician.
5. The wall outlet (3*p!n) must match the plug (3-
pin) on the service cord supplied with the unit,
DO NOT use plug adapters. See Table 2 for
receptacle and fuse tnformatlomtf it isnecessary
to use an extensioncord to connect your air
conditioner,use an approved "air conditioner"
extenslon cord only. (available at most local
hardware stores)
6, The rating plate on the unit contains electrical
and other technical data,
Table 1 : Suggested Individual Branch Circuit
Nam_,p(ete Amps AWG Wire Size*
7.3 to 8.4 14
AWG- American Wire Gags
*Based on copper wire at 60 "C temperature rating.
Table 2: Receptacle and Fuse Types
Rated Volts 125
Amps 15
Wall Out}st
Fuse Sfze 15
Time Delay Fuse Plug Type
(or otrcultbreaker)

Your Room Alr Conditioner is designed to be
highly efficient In energy savings°
Follow these recommendations for greater efficiency,
1o Select thermostat setting that suits your
comfortneeds and leave thermostat at that
chosen setting,
2, The filter Is very efflcfent In removing airborne
particles, Keep air _terclean° Normally, filter
should be cleaned every 2 weeks. More
frequent cleaning may be necessary depending
on indoorair quality,
3. Use drapes, curtains, or shades to keep
direct sunlight from heating room, but DO NOT
obstruct the air conditioner. Allow air to circulate
around the unit without obstruction.
4.
5.
Start your air conditionerbefore outdoor air
becomes hot and uncomfortable. This avoids an
initialperiod of discomfort while unit is cooling
off the room,
When outdoor temperatures are cool enough,
use HIGH or LOW FAN only,This c{rculates
Indoor air, providing some cooling comfort, and
utilizes less electricity than when operating on a
cooling setting.
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%_1 To avoid the possibilityof personal
Injury, disconnect powerto the unit
before installingor servicing,
Tools Needed for Installation
Screw Drivers: Both Phli!tps and fiat head
Power Drill: 1/8 inchdiameter drill bit
Pencil
Measuring Tape
Scissors
Carpenters Level
To avoid Installatlonloperatlon difficulties,
read these Instructions thoroughly,
Your Room Air Conditioner is designed for easy
installation in a single or double-hung window This
unit is NOT designed for vertical [slider type)
windows and/or through-the-waft applications
NOTE; Save the shipping carton and packing
materials for luture storage or transport of the unit
Remove from carton, the plastic bag containing the
fnsta]tation hardware kit necessary for the instaflation
of your air conditioner Please check the contents of
hardware kit against the corresponding model check
list, prior lo installationof the unit, See Fig 1
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3/4"Screws(7) U1SafetyLock(1)
mountingbracket
*Factory lnsta/tedon (1)
somemodels,
heslve
L_ FoarnSeal(t)
Fig, I
S]deCudalnRH(1) ]
SideCurtainLH(1)

Because the compressoris located towards the
rear of the unit, this side will be heavier and more
awkward to manipulate.Therefore, it is
recommended to have someone assist you
during the Insta]}atlonof this unit.
Your unit isdesigned toevaporate condensation
under normal conditions. However, under
extreme humidity conditions, excess condensation
may cause basepan to overflow to the outside.
The Unit should be Installed where condensation
run-offcannot drip on pedestrians or neighboring
properties,
Select the Best Location
A. Thfs room air conditioner Is designed to fit easily
into a single or double hung wlndowoHowever,
since window designs vary, It may be necessary
to make some modifications for safe, proper
Installation.
B. Make sure window and frame are structurally
sound and free from dry and rotted wood.
C. For maximum efficiency, install the air conditioner
on a side of a house or building which favors
more shade than eunllghto If the unit Is In direct
sunlight, it Is advisable to provide an awningover
the unit.
D, Provide sufficient clearance around the cabinet to
allow for ample air circulation through the unit.
See Fig. 2 The rear of the unit should be
outdoors and net In a garage nor Inside a
building. Keep unit as tar away as possible from
obstacles/obstruotlonsand at least 30" above the
floor or ground. Curtains and other objects within
a room should be prevented from blocking the air
flow.
E. Be certain the proper electrical outlet Is within
reach of the installation. Use only a single
outlet circuit rated at 15 ampso All wiring should
be In accordance with local and national
electrical codes.
F, DO NOT USE "REGULAR" EXTENSION CORDS
WITH THIS UNIT, If it is necessary to use an
extension cord to connect your air conditioner,
use an approved "air conditioner" extension cord
only. (available at most local hardware stores)
G, DO NOT Instatl untt where leakage of combustible
gas issuspected. Your air conditionermay fall to
operate in air containing oils (including machine
otis), sulfide gas, near hot springs, etc_..

.Assembly of the Upper Channel, to
Cabinet. (Factory insta!led on some models)
"L" Shaped Top Channel: Install the "L"
shaped channel to the topof the cabinet as
shown In Fig,,3 usingfour (4) 3/8" screws.
__ 318"Screw
MountingBracket
'ShapedChBnnef
FIg_ 3 (Factory rnstaIJsd)
2. Assembly of the Slde Curtains to
Cabinet.
• Extend theshutter from the shutter frame and
slide it Into the shutter guide on the side
channel ofthe air conditioner as shown In F_g.4.
- Slide the shutters Into the top ("L"Shaped) and
bottom ("U" Shaped channeiso The shutters are
Identified (on frame) as left & right,
31
t
Shutter
Shutter Frame
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FIg_4
Completing the Installation
Cut the foam (non adhesive) sealing strip to
fitthe area of the window sift that the air
conditioner will rest on.
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Completing the Installation (cont'd)
Carefully place the air conditionertnto the
window with the "U' shaped mounting bracket
(on top) positionedin front of the upper window
sash. The bottom of the cabinet should be
positionedon the "recessed" portion of the
window frame° Pull the window down until it
rests just behind the front flange ofthe (top) "L"
shaped mounting bracket. See Fig, 5
Expand the shutterframes (fully) on each side
and secure the topof the frames to the window
sash using one 3/4" screwon each side and one
in the "L"shaped mounting bracket, Fig 5
Secure the shutter clamp on each stde of the
(lower) shutter and secure to window stl! using
one 3/4" screw on each side. Fig5
"L" Shaped
Mounting
Bracket
Place the second foam seaUng strip to fit the
opening between the Inside and outsidewindows
then attach the safety lock to the outside
window frame using one 3/4" screw,,See Fig 6,
PLEASE NOTE: Window applications comb Ina
variety of different styles_ Therefore, itmay be
necessary to modify or improviseyour particular
tnstaflationo

LEDDISPLAY:Displays the following Information
independently;Set Temperature, Ambient Room
Temperature and Auto Timer On/Off settings.
'b POWER: Turns unit On /Off.
mo_oBMODE; Allows you to scroll throughand select
_7 the desired operating mode; Cool a_., Dry ('-_r-,
Fan Only _ and "Auto I1_iio The selected
mode wiltbe denoted by the adjacent indicator
fight. *'Auto'is apre.set factory program that
automatically defines the mode (Cool or Dry) and
fan speed based on the set temperature
_FAN SPEED:Selectfromfour diflerenlfen settings;
Low J_ , Medium _, High ._ and Auto
duringCooland Fen Ontymode Please note:
During 'Dry'mode the fanspeed isautomatically
defined+
::_jl_ ENERGY SAVER: Automalicatly cycles the fan on
•and off while the compressor is not in use
O/.r_ TEMP++/TIMER Control: Used to increase 1_ or
decrease 4 the Temperature setting tn 1_C/°F
increments and AutmTimsr On!Oft settings in 30
minJlhr increments
Note: This appliance at!owe you select the
temperature scale to be displayed in either "Celsius" or
Fahrenheir according to your prelerence To change
the temperature scale displayed on the electronic
display, press both the "Tamp/Timer" adjust arrows
simultaneously te alternate between "Celsius" &
"Fahrenheit"
;:_ CHECK FILTER :The adjacent Indicator light wfll
illuminateas a reminder to clean the aft conditioner
filter (see page 9) Once the filter has been
cleaned and replaced, depress the Check Filter
button in order to resume operation.
SLEEP MODE When the currentset
activated,
temperatureIs gradualiyincreasedovera one (1)
hourperiod then maintained for seven(7) hours.
Once the programis complete,the air conditioner
will resumeto it'sprevious set temperature (before
sleep mode was activated)+ Thisfeature ismeant
tobe used duringthe night timehours to prevent
the roomfrom getting too cold (while you sleep)
and results tn less compressor running timeand
reduced energy consumption, Sleep mode may
be cancelledby depressing the Sleep Mode
button while the program Is runnfngo
Tamp/Timer
Control ''-
Check
Filter
Mode l-
Selector
Energy J"
Sever
SW
LED
-DISPLAY
Auto
Timer
Sleep
Fan
"Speed
_ower
Bu_on
J'_ AUTO-TIMER= Usedto Initiate the Auto On and/or
AutoOff timer.
Whlle the Air Conditioner ls off (Auto-On):
I. Pressthe Auto-Timerbutton once andthe adjacent
Auto-On Indicator light'--' wtllIlluminate.
2. Use the Tamp/Timer control cursors to select a
delayed On time of up to 24 hours.
3, Select the appropriate mode under which you want
the unit to operate (Auto-Coot-Dry-Fan Only)
4. Select the fan speed setting.
5, The time you selected wliI appear in the LED
dlsplayo.
Whtle the Air Conditioner fson (Auto-Off);
t. Pressthe Auto-Timer button twice and the adjacent
Auto-Off indicatorlight JL wtllIlluminate.
2oUse theTemplTImer control cursorsto select a
delayed Oft'time of up to24 hours.
3. The time you selected willappear tnthe LED display
The Auto On and Auto Oft timer can operate dudng the
same program by defining the Auto-Off parameters
immediately after the Auto On parameters
The Auto-Timer may be cancelled at any time by turning
7 the unit OnlOft,

Electronic Display: Displays the following
lnformatfon;
A'. Remote Contro! power On/Off and Mode icons
B: Clock and Auto-Timer settings
C: Currant set temperature
D: Fan speed setting
Control Buttons
1, Power switch,
2, Mode
3, Fan Speed
4_ Energy Saver
5. Auto-Timer
6. Used to increase _k or decrease V temperature
settings in 1° Increments on the Celsius or
Fahrenheit scale° When adjust the Umer or timer
settingsin 1minute
7. Cancels currentTimer ON/OFF settings,
8, Lock _ prevents the remote controlsettings from
Inadvertently being changed,
9. Clock: Depress the button for 3seconds in order
toset the clock. Press the increase or decrease
arrow to adjust the clock in 1 minute Intervals,
holding down the Increase or decrease arrow will
adjust the time In 10 minute intervals.
10. Used to activate the SLEEP program.
11, Toggle the LED backllght on/off,
12, Restore remote control default se_ngs.
Electronic
Display
Tooperatethehand held remotecontrolwillrequire
two"AAA"Alka!ine batteries(included)_
Batteries should be replaced when=
a) No signal (beep) is heard when attempting to
program the main unit.
b) The main unit does not respond to acommand
issued by the remote control.
Battery replacement;
1, Slide the rear cover on the remote in the direction
of the arrow° Continue pulling (gently) untilthe
cover separates completety from the unit.
2, insert (2) batteries (AAA) following the same
orientation (polarity) depicted inside the battery
chambero(+/-)
3, Re-Install rear cover.
4. if the remote control will not be used for extended
periods of time (vacations etc,), batteries should
be removed°
The remote operates within a range of 8 meters
(26 fL) from the receiver located Inside the main unit,
Any obstruction between the receiver and remote
may cause signal interference, limiting the ability to
programthe main unit,

Whencleaningtheair conditioner, be sure to
turn the POWER OFF and disconnect the power
cord from the electrical outlet.
1. DO NOT use gasoline, benzine, thinner or other
chemicals on the air conditioner as these
substances may cause damage to the paint finish
and deformation of plastic parts.
2. Never attempt to pour water directly on unitas
thts will cause deterioration of the electrical
lnsulationo
Air Filter Removal:
The air fiiter ts located behind the air intake front
grill. To remove the air filter,grasp the sidesof the
front grill end pull forward to open and access the
filter.
To reinstall the air filter, reverse the above
procedures. The air filter may be vacuumed or
washed by-hand in warm water. Dry thoroughly
before fnstaltingo
End-of-Season Care
1o Operate the fan alone for half a day to dry out the
Inside ofthe unit.
2_ Turn off power and remove plug from wall socket,
3_ Clean filter.
4. Store (covered) air conditioner in a dry location.
When Installing and/or removing the air
condltlonner from the window, ensure that
caution Is taken to prevent the unit from falling
backward, It Is recommended that Installtion
or removal of the alrcondltloner Is done with
aesltance to prevent Injury to persons or
damage to the unit or property,
Cleaning Air Filter
1. Use a vacuum cleaner with soft brush
attachment.
2o Wash the filter In lukewarm water below 40°C
(I04°F): To get better results, wash with soapy
water or aneutra! cleaning agent.
3.. Rinse the filter with clean water and
dry thoroughly before re-installing.
DO NOT forget to installthe air filter. [fthe air
conditionerisleft to operate without the air filter,
dust Is not removed from the room alr and may
result In machfne fallure_
When the air Inlet grill and cabinet are dirty, wipe
with lukewarm water (below 40°C), Use of amild
detergent Is recommended°