Danby DPA120HE3BDB-6 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
www.Danby.com
PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
Owner’s Manual.............................1 - 12
CLIMATISEUR PORTABLE
Manuel du propriétaire.................13 - 24
AIRE ACONDICIONADO PORTÁTIL
Manual del propietario.................25 - 36
MODEL •MODÈLE •MODELO
DPA120HE3BDB-6
DPA140HE3BDB-6
DPA140HE3WDB-6
2019.01.04

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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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) whose physical, sensory or
mental capabilities may be different or reduced,
or who lack experience or knowledge, unless such
persons receive supervision or training to operate
the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
To avoid risk of electric shock, do not operate this
appliance in an area that is likely to accumulate
standing water. If this condition develops, disconnect
the power supply before stepping into the water.
Do not store or use combustible materials such as
gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Do not insert fingers or other objects into grills or
openings in the appliance.
Do not cover or block the intake and exhaust
openings.
Do not operate the appliance without the filter
installed.
Do not operate the appliance near heat sources.
This appliance is intended for indoor, residential
applications only. Do not use this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this appliance for commercial
or industrial applications.
If the air conditioner is transported on its back or
side, it must be allowed to stand upright for 6 hours
before plugging in to avoid damage to internal
components.
Keep the appliance away from walls, furniture and
curtains with a clearance of at least 30 cm (12
inches) on all sides.
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. The serial rating plate indicates the voltage
and frequency the appliance is designed for.
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 the appliance to extension cords,
adapters 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.
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.
Important Safety Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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REQUIRED TOOLS
1. Medium sized Phillips screwdriver
2. Tape measure or ruler
3. Knife or scissors
4. Saw (in the event that the window sliders need to
be cut to size)
ASSEMBLING THE WINDOW KIT
1. Attach the air outlet adapter and the window
slider adapter onto either end of the exhaust
hose.
2. Insert the air outlet adapter into the back of the
appliance by placing over the air exhaust and
then twisting in the direction of the arrow to lock
into place.
3. Measure the window opening where the window
kit will be installed. Assemble as many sliders as
necessary to fit the window.
4. If the length of the window requires all three
sliders, use two bolts to fasten the sliders at the
correct length.
5. If the window opening is less that the minimum
length of a single slider, use the slider that has
the hole in it and cut it to the correct length.
Make sure not to cut the end that has the hole
as this is necessary to attach the exhaust hose
adapter.
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ACCESSORIES
1. Air outlet adapter
2. Exhaust hose
3. Window slider adapter
4. 8 Bolts
5. Window slider A
6. Window slider B and C
7. Foam seal A and B (adhesive)
8. Foam seal C (non-adhesive)
9. Drain hose
10.Remote control and batteries
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLING THE WINDOW KIT
The window kit can be used in either a hung
window or a sliding window application. The
images at the right are for a hung window. The
steps for a sliding window are the same.
1. Cut the adhesive foam seals A and B to the
correct length for the window. Attach them to the
window sash and frame as shown.
2. Insert the assembled window slider kit into the
window opening.
3. Cut the non-adhesive foal seal C to match
the width of the window. Insert the foam seal
between the glass and the window frame to
prevent air and insects from getting into the
room.
4. Attach the window slider adapter to the hole in
the window slider kit.
Note: It may be easier to attach the window slider
adapter to the window slider kit before placing the
kit in the window.
Note: Do not over extend or bend the hose as this
will impede air flow.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FEATURES
Front
1. Control panel
2. Louver
3. Display
4. Handle (both sides)
5. Air intake
6. Casters
LOCATION
Place the air conditioner on a smooth, level floor
that is strong enough to support it and all included
accessories.
Make sure the appliance is level to minimize noise
and vibration.
The appliance must be installed near a grounded
receptacle and the overflow drain outlet on the rear
of the appliance must be accessible.
Do not cover air inlets or outlets or the remote
control receiver on the control panel.
The appliance requires 45 cm (17.7 inches) of
clearance on the front and sides.
The appliance requires at least 50 cm (20 inches) of
clearance on the back.
Rear
1. Remote control holder
2. Air intake
3. Air outlet
4. Air intake
5. Drain
6. Power cord
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Fan button: Used to set the fan speed; low,
medium, high or auto.
2. Decrease button: Used to decrease the set
temperature.
3. Increase button: Used to increase the set
temperature.
4. Mode button: Used to choose the mode; cool,
heat, fan or dry. Press and hold the mode button
for 20 seconds to change the temperature scale
between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
5. Power button: Used to turn the appliance on or
off.
Note: Certain functions can only be accessed
through the remote control.
CONTROL PANEL
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DISPLAY PANEL
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1. Temperature, time and icon display
2. Cool mode indicator
3. Temperature scale indicator
4. Timer indicator
5. Fan speed indicator
• Low fan is indicated by one bar.
• Medium fan is indicated by two bars.
• High fan is indicated by three bars.
• Auto fan speed is indicated by cycling bars.
6. Heat mode indicator
OPERATING MODES
Cool Mode
Choose cool mode to set the cooling function.
• Press the mode button until the snowflake icon
appears on the display.
• Use the increase and decrease buttons to choose
the desired temperature.
• Use the fan button to choose the desired fan
speed.
• The temperature can be set within a range of 18
- 32°C (64 - 90°F).
• The exhaust hose should be installed during cool
mode to ensure the best results.
Dry Mode
Choose dry mode to remove excess moisture from
the air during periods of high humidity.
• Press the mode button until the “dh” symbol
appears on the display.
• The fan speed will be set to auto.
• The exhaust hose should be installed during cool
mode to ensure the best results.
• It may be necessary to install the continuous
drain hose during dry mode to remove excess
water.
Fan Mode
Choose fan mode to run the internal fan without
engaging the cooling function.
• Press the mode button until the fan icon appears
on the display.
• Press the fan button to choose the desired fan
speed: low, medium or high.
• The exhaust hose does not need to be installed
during fan mode.
Heat Mode
Choose heat mode to set the heating function.
• Press the mode button until the sun icon appears
on the display.
• Use the increase and decrease buttons to choose
the desired temperature.
• Press the fan button to choose the desired fan
speed.
• The temperature can be set within a range of 13
- 27°C (55 - 81°F).
• It may be necessary to install the continuous
drain hose during heat mode to remove excess
water.

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REMOTE CONTROL
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1. Fan button: Used to set the fan speed; low,
medium, high or auto.
2. Increase button: Used to increase the set
temperature.
3. Mode button: Used to choose the mode; cool,
heat, fan or dry.
4. Swing button: Used to set the angle of the louver
on the top of the appliance.
• Press once to begin the swing function.
• Press a second time to stop the louver when it
has reached the desired angle.
5. Decrease button: Used to decrease the set
temperature.
6. Timer button: Used to set the timer function.
7. Sleep button: Used to set the sleep function.
8. Power button: Used to turn the appliance on or
off.
9. °C/°F button: Used to change the temperature
scale between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Note: The remote control will function within a
range of 7 meters (23 feet) of the appliance.
TIMER FUNCTION
The timer function can be used to turn the appliance
on or off after a period of time to conserve energy.
The timer function can only be activated by the
remote control.
To set the timer to turn the appliance off:
1. While the appliance is running, press the timer
button. The time display will flash.
2. Press the timer button to choose the number of
hours before the appliance will turn off.
3. Wait 5 seconds to confirm the setting. The timer
icon will show on the display panel.
To set the timer to turn the appliance on:
1. Turn the appliance on and choose the desired
mode and settings. Turn the appliance off.
2. While the appliance is turn off, press the timer
button. The time display will flash.
3. Press the timer button to choose the number of
hours before the appliance will turn on.
4. Wait 5 seconds to confirm the setting. The timer
icon will show on the display panel.
Notes: Turning the appliance on or off at any time
or adjusting the timer setting to 0 hours will cancel
the timer settings
SLEEP FUNCTION
The sleep function can be used to conserve energy
during sleeping hours. The sleep function can only
be used during cool mode.
When is cool mode, the set temperature will
increase by 1 degree per hour for 2 hours. The
appliance will hold the new set temperature for
6 hours before automatically returning to normal
operation.
When in heat mode, the set temperature will
increase by 1 degree per hour for 3 hours. The
appliance will hold the new set temperature for
5 hours before automatically returning to normal
operation.
The sleep function can only be activated with the
remote control and can be canceled at any time by
pressing the sleep button.

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REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES
The remote control will ship with a battery already
installed. To use the remote for the first time, remove
the transparent insulating strip from the battery
housing by gently pulling it out.
The remote control uses battery type CR2025.
To replace the remote battery, follow the steps
below:
1. Use a pin or similar item to press into the hole
on the battery cover on the back of the remote
control. While pressing down with the pin, push
the battery cover out.
2. Remove the old battery from the battery cover
and replace with a new battery of the same
type. Replace the battery cover in the remote
control by pushing inward until it clicks into
place.
IMPORTANT
Do not dispose of batteries as unsorted municipal
waste. Refer to local laws for proper disposal of
batteries.
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This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
2. Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help
Changes or modifications not approved by the
party responsible for FCC compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This
appliance complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This device complies with Canadian CAN ICES-3
(B) / NMB-3 (B)

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2. Continuous Drain
During the dry mode, you may wish to set up the
continuous drain option so that the appliance will
automatically drain collected water. Ensure that the
appliance is turned off and unplugged from the
power source before setting up the drain hose.
Remove the drain plug and attach the drain hose
that was provided with the appliance. Ensure that
there are no kinks or bends in the drain hose as this
can stop water from draining.
Place the open end of the drain hose over the
receptacle that the appliance will drain into; this
could be a basement floor drain, a sink or similar.
Remember that there is no drain pump in this
appliance, the continuous drain is activated by
gravity only. Ensure that the drain hose goes straight
down toward the floor from the drain connection.
If the hose is not positioned directly downwards,
water will not drain correctly.
WATER DRAINAGE
When the internal drain pan becomes full the
appliance will stop operating and the display
will show error code “Ft”. The air conditioning or
dehumidifying action will stop but the fan may
continue to operate.
There are two methods to drain water from the
appliance:
1. Drain Plug
1. Turn the appliance off and unplug it from the
power source.
2. Carefully move the appliance to a location
where the water can be drained.
3. Remove the drain plug and allow the water to
completely drain.
4. Replace the bottom drain plug, pressing firmly to
ensure a tight fit and no leaks.
5. The “Ft” error symbol will disappear and the
appliance will resume regular function once
power is restored.