Danby DPA100D1MDD User manual

• PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
• CLIMATISEUR PORTATIF
• AIRE ACONDICIONADO PORTÁTIL
OWNER’S USE AND CARE GUIDE
GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET SOINS DE PROPRIÈTAIRE
GUIA DEL PROPRIETARIO DE UTILIZACION Y CUIDADO
MODEL • MODELE • MODELO
DPA100D1MDD / DPA100D1WDD
V1.08.13.DM
DANBY PRODUCTS LIMITED, ONTARIO, CANADA N1H 6Z9
DANBY PRODUCTS INC., FINDLAY, OHIO, USA45840

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE YOU MUST PROVIDE AVALID PROOF OF
PURCHASE. PLEASE STAPLE YOUR RECEIPT TO THIS PAGE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
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POUR OBTENIR LE SERVICE SUR GARANTIE VOUS DEVEZ FOURNIR UNE
PREUVE D’ACHAT VALIDE. S’IL VOUS PLAITAGRAFE VOTRE REÇU A CETTE
PAGE POUR LA REFERENCE FUTURE.
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PARA OBTENER SERVICIO DE GARANTÍA, DEBE PROVEER UN RECIBO
ORIGINAL. POR FAVOR ENGRAPE SU RECIBO A ÉSTAPÁGINA EN CASO QUE
NECESITE HACER UN RECLAMO.
This product is factory equipped with a power supply cord that has a three-pronged grounded plug. It must
be plugged into a mating grounding type receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code and
applicable local codes and ordinances. If the circuit does not have a grounding type receptacle, it is the
responsibility and obligation of the customer to exchange the existing receptacle in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and applicable local codes and ordinances. The third ground prong should not,
under any circumstances, be cut or removed.
IMPORTANT - GROUNDING METHOD
Ce produit arrive d’origine avec un cordon d’alimentation équipé d’une prise à trois fiches. Il doit être
branché dans une prise avec une fiche de mise à la terre en conformité avec le Code National de l’Électricité
et les codes et règles locales applicables. Si le prise murale n’a pas de mise à la de terre, il est de la
responsabilité et l’obligation du client de changer la prise existante pour la rendre conforme aux Codes
Nationaux de l’Électricité, aux codes et règles locaux applicables. La fiche de la mise à la terre ne doit pas,
en aucune circonstance, être coupée ou retirée.
IMPORTANT - MÉTHODE POUR LA MISE À LA TERRE
Este producto viene equipado con un cable eléctrico que tiene un enchufe de tres patas con conexión
a tierra. Este debe colocarse en una toma de corriente con conexión a tierra de acuerdo con el Código
nacional de electricidad y códigos y ordenanzas locales correspondientes. Si el circuito no cuenta con
una toma de corriente con conexión a tierra, es responsabilidad y obligación del cliente sustituir la toma
de corriente actual de acuerdo con el Código nacional de electricidad y códigos y ordenanzas locales
correspondientes. Bajo ninguna circunstancia se debe cortar o eliminar la tercera pata de conexión a tierra.
IMPORTANTE - MÉTODO DE CONEXIÓN A TIERRA

PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
Owner’s Use and Care Guide ................................1-10
• Welcome
• Important Safety Information
• Installation Instructions
• Features
• Operation
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Warranty
CLIMATISEUR PORTATIF
Guide d’utiliser et soin de propriètaire .................11-20
• Bienvenue
• Consignes de Sécurité Importantes
• Instructions d’installation
• Caracteristiques
• Opération
• Soins et Entretien
• Dépannage
• Garantie
AIRE ACONDICIONADO PORTÁTIL
Guia del proprietario de utilizacion y cuidado ......21-30
• Bienvenido
• Instrucciones de Seguridad Importantes
• Instrucciones de instalación
• Caracteristicas
• Operación
• Cuidado y Mantenimiento
• Diagnosticos de Problemas
• Garantia
CAUTION
PRÉCAUTION
PRECAUCIÓN
Read and follow all safety rules and
operating instructions before first use of this
product.
Veuillez lire attentivement les consignes de
sécurité et les intructions d’utilisation avant
l’utilisation intiale de ce produit.
Lea y observe todas las relgas de seguri-
dad y las instrucciones de operación antes
de usar este producto por la primera vez.
CONTENTS

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Welcome to the Danby family. We’re proud of our quality products, and we believe in dependable service like you will find
in this owner’s use and care guide, and like you will receive from our friendly customer service department. Best of all,
you will experience these values each and every time you use your Danby appliance. That’s important, because your new
appliance will be a part of your family for a long time.
Note the information below; you will need this information to obtain service under warranty.
Model No:
Serial No:
Date Purchased:
NEED HELP?
Before you call for service, there are a few things you can do to
help us serve you better:
Read this Owner’s Use and Care Guide:
It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your
appliance properly.
If you received a damaged appliance:
Immediately contact the builder (or retailer) that sold you the
appliance.
Save time and money:
Check the Troubleshooting section at the end of the guide
before calling. This section helps you solve common problems
that may occur.
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a
phone call away.
Tel: 1-800-26-
(1-800-263-2629)
WELCOME

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Your air conditioner should be used in such a way
that it is protected from moisture. e.g. condensa-
tion, splashed water, etc. Do not place or store your
air conditioner where it can fall or be pulled into
water or any other liquid. Unplug unit immediately if
this occurs.
Always transport your air conditioner in a vertical
position and place on a stable, level surface during
use. If the unit is transported laying on its side it
should be stood up and left unplugged for 4 hrs.
Turn off the unit when not in use.
Always contact a qualified person to perform
repairs. If the power cord is damaged it must be
repaired by a qualified technician.
Keep clearance of at least 50cm all around the unit
from walls, furniture and curtains.
If the air conditioner is knocked over during use,
turn off the unit and unplug it immediately.
Always use the button on the control panel to turn
off unit.
Do not operate your air conditioner in a wet room
such as a bathroom or laundry room.
Do not touch the unit with wet or damp hands.
Do not press the buttons on the control panel with
anything other than your fingers.
Do not remove any fixed components. Never use
this appliance if it is not working properly, or if it
has been dropped or damaged.
Never use the plug to start and stop the unit.
Do not cover or obstruct the inlet or outlet grilles.
Do not use hazardous chemicals to clean or other-
wise come into contact with the unit. Do not use the
unit in the presence of inflammable substances or
vapour such as alcohol, insecticides, petrol,etc.
Do not allow children to operate the unit unsuper-
vised.
Do not use this product for functions other than
those described in this instruction manual.
ALWAYS DO THIS NEVER DO THIS
ENERGY SAVING
TIPS
• Use the unit in the recommended room size.
• Locate the unit where furniture cannot obstruct the air flow.
• Keep blinds/curtains closed during the sunniest part of the day.
• Keep the filters clean.
• Keep doors and windows closed to keep cool air in and warm air out (cooling mode).
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READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
OPERATING
CONDITION
The air conditioner must be operated within the temperature range indicated below:
MODE ROOM TEMPERATURE
COOL 17°C (62°F) ~ 35°C (95°F)
DRY 13°C (55°F) ~ 35°C (95°F)
*HEAT (heat pump type) 5°C (41°F) ~ 30°C (86°F)
*HEAT (electrical or heat pump) <30°C / 86°F
(*) Optional feature, some models may not have this feature.
Note: Performance may be reduced outside of these operating temperatures.
TOOLS FOR WINDOW
KIT INSTALLATION
1. Screwdriver (medium size, Phillips)
2. Tape measure or ruler
3. Knife or scissors
4. Saw (In the event that the window kit needs to be cut down in size because the window is too narrow for direct
installation). See www.danby.com for general instruction guide.
FEATURES AND COMPONENTS
1. Caster
2. Handle (L)
3. Control Panel
4. Wind louver
5. Air inlet grille
6. Air inlet
7. Remote control
8. Air outlet
9. Handle (R)
10. Exhaust pipe assembly
11. Window sealing plate
assembly
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FEATURES AND COMPONENTS
CONTROL PANEL &
REMOTE CONTROL
1. Power button
Press the button to turn ON/OFF the A/C.
2. Mode button
Press the button to cycle between cooling, fan and auto-mode.
3. “DOWN” button
Press the button in cooling mode to reduce the temperature setting;
press it in timer mode to adjust ON/OFF time. Press “Up”
and “Down” buttons simultaneously to switch between Fahrenheit
and Centigrade temperature display.
4. LCD Temperature/ timer display window
This window displays the setting/room temperature and timer.
5. “UP” button
Press the button in cooling mode to increase the temperature setting;
press it in timing mode to adjust ON/OFF time.
6. Speed button
Press the button to choose high/ mid/low fan speed.
7. Timer button
Press the button in standby mode to set TURN-ON time.
Press this button to set TURN-OFF time when the unit is on.
REMOTE CONTROL
8. °C / °F switching button
Press the button to switch between °C and °F.
9. Auto-swing button
Press this button at any time after turning on the A/C to swing the
wind louvers automatically.
10. Lock button
Press this button to lock /unlock the the control panel button.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PLACEMENT
Place it on an even and dry surface and keep it at least 50cm away from any nearby objects.
INSTALLATION
Fasten the exhaust pipe assembly to the air outlet in the back panel (counterclockwise).
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Insert the air exhaust hose into the window sealing plate, adjust opening width of window to fit the sealing plate; The
length of the sealing plate is adjustable.
INCORRECT
INSTALLATION
• It’s important to keep the exhaust pipe straight. Incorrect installation will affect the efficiency of the A/C. Do not bend the
exhaust pipe. Ensure air can flow freely.
WARNING
The exhaust duct is designed especially for this
model. Don’t replace it with another model’s duct
or lengthen it.
NOTICE:
Maxium length of the exhaust pipe is 150cm (59
inches).
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Cooling mode
• When the A/C enters cooling mode automatically or cooling mode is selected after it’s turned on, the cooling indicator
lamp lights up.
• Press Up/Down button to adjust temperature setting between 17°C~30°C (62.6°F~ 86°F).
• Press Speed button to choose High/Low fan speed.
Fan mode
• When pressing mode button or choosing fan mode by pressing the remote control, the fan indicator lamp lights up, the
unit will run under fan mode.
• Press Speed button to choose High/ Medium/ Low fan speed.
• Temperature can’t be set in fan mode.
Auto mode
• Press mode button from control panel or choose auto mode from remote control to enter auto mode. Auto indicator lamp
will light up when under auto mode.
After choosing auto mode, operation setting is determined by ambient temperature: when ambient temperature is
higher than 25°C (77°F), the operation setting is the same as that of cooling mode; when it is lower than 25°C (77°F), the
operation setting is the same as that of fan mode.
Max cool mode (optional)
• Under cooling mode press TIMER and UP buttons at the same time to enter Max. cool mode.
• In Max. cool mode, the A/C will cool in regardless of temperature restriction.
• In Max. cool mode, fan speed is high, and it can’t be adjusted.
• To cancel Max cool mode press the TIMER and UP buttons again.
Sleep mode (optional)
• Press TIMER and DOWN button at the same time while in cooling mode to enter sleep mode.
• Under this mode, the set temperature increases by 1° after the unit running for 2 hours, and 2 hours later it’ll increase by
another 1°, after that it won’t change any more.
• Under this mode, the fan blows at low speed and fan speed cannot be adjusted.
Timer mode
• In standby mode (no mode selected) press the timer button to set TURN ON time. Press Up and Down buttons to set
TURN ON time (0~24H), and the timer indicator lamp lights up.
• Press timer button to set TURN OFF time when the unit is on. Press Up and Down buttons to set TURN OFF time
(0~24H), and the timer indicator lamp lights up.
DRAINAGE
METHOD
This product is equipped with an automatic water evaporative system. The condensed
water is recycled to cool the condenser, which improves cooling efficiency and saves
energy.
• If the internal vessel is full of water, the display
screen will display “FL”, and the compressor stops
working automatically. Turn the unit off, unscrew
the drain cover, pull out the water plug to drain
out the water, and compressor will return to normal
after being restarted.
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