Danby DPAC120011H Assembly instructions

• PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
• CLIMATISEUR PORTATIF
Owner’s Use and Care Guide
Guide d’utilisation et soins de Propriètaire
Model • Modèle
DPAC120011H
V2.03.11.DM

Contents
CAUTION:
PRECAUTION:
Read and follow all safety rules and
operating instructions before first use of this
product.
Veuillez lire attentivement les consignes de
sécurité et les instructions d’utilisation avant
l’utilisation initiale de ce produit.
CLIMATISEUR PORTATIF
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
• Bienvenue ............................................................20
• Consignes de Sécurité Important ........................21-22
• l'identification des pièces .....................................22-24
• Consignes d’utilisation .........................................25-28
• Fonctionnement de la télécommande sans fil .....28-29
• Installation ............................................................30-33
• Soins et entretien .................................................34-35
• Dépannage ..........................................................36
• Garantie ...............................................................37
PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
Owner’s Use and Care Guide
• Welcome ..............................................................2
• Important safety information ................................3-4
• Identifying Parts ...................................................4-6
• Operating Instructions ..........................................7-10
• Operation of wireless remote control ...................10-11
• Installation instructions .........................................12-15
• Care and Maintenance ........................................16-17
• Troubleshooting ...................................................18
• Warranty ...............................................................19
Model • Modèle DPAC120011H

Welcome
Thank you for choosing a Danby appliance to provide you and your family with all of the “Home Comfort” requirements
of your home, cottage, or office. This Owner’s Use and Care Guide will provide you with valuable information necessary
for the proper care and maintenance of your new appliance. If properly maintained, your Danby appliance will give you
many years of trouble free operation. Please take a few moments to read the instructions thoroughly and familiarize
yourself with all of the operational aspects of this appliance.
Your Danby Portable Air-Conditioner is a multi-functional room air-exchanging, air-processing appliance, designed to
offer you the functions of; Air Conditioning, Dehumidifying, and Independent Fan. Each individual mode is featured with
“oscillating” air swing capabilities. This unit can be conveniently moved from room to room within your home and set up
in just minutes. Imagine the convenience of 4 Season Home Comfort at your fingertips, anywhere, anytime.
For easy reference, may we suggest you attach a copy of your sales slip/receipt to this page, along with the following
information, located on the manufacturers nameplate on the rear panel of the unit.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
This information will be necessary if your unit requires servicing and/or for general inquiries. To contact a Customer
Service Representative, call Danby TOLL FREE: 1-800-263-2629
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Important Safety Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed.
Incorrect operation due to ignoring these instructions may cause harm or damage.
Your air conditioner should be used in such a way that it is protected
from moisture. e.g. condensation, 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 immediately if it occurs.
Always transport your air conditioner in a vertical position and stand
on a stable, level surface during use.
Turn off the product when not in use.
Always contact a qualified person to carry out repairs. If the power
cord is damaged it must be repaired by a qualified repairer.
Keep an air path of at least 30cm 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 switch on the control panel to turn off unit.
ALWAYS DO THIS
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 or when barefoot.
Do not press the buttons on the control panel with anything other than
your fingers.
Do not remove any fixed covers. 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 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 unsupervised.
Do not use this product for functions other than those described in this
instruction manual.
NEVER DO THIS
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Important Safety Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed.
Incorrect operation due to ignoring these instructions may cause harm or damage.
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) or keep warm air in and cool air out (heating mode).
OPERATING
CONDITION
The air conditioner must be operated within the temperature range
indicated below:
MODE
COOL
DRY
HEAT (Electrical heat type)
ROOM TEMPERATURE
17°C(62°F) ~ 35°C(95°F)
13°C(55°F) ~ 35°C(95°F)
<30°C(88°F)
Note: Performance may be reduced outside of these operating
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).
Identifying Parts
WARNING
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord
or an adaptor plug. Do not remove any prong from the power
cord.
ELECTRICAL
INFORMATION WARNING
• Be sure the electrical service is adequate for the model you have
• Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded. To minimize
shock and fire hazards, proper grounding is important. The
power cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for
protection against shock hazards.
• Your air conditioner must be used in a properly grounded wall
receptacle. If the wall receptacle you intend to use is not
adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit
breaker, have a qualified electrician install the proper receptacle.
• Ensure the receptacle is accessible after the unit installation.
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temperatures.
chosen. This information can be found on the nameplate, which
is located on the rear panel of the unit.

Band (For bundling the
power cord) * 1 pc
Foam Seal 3 pc
Remote Controller and 2-AAA
Batteries included 1 set
Identifying Parts
ACCESSORIES
PARTS PART NAME QUANTITY
Exhaust hose and Adaptor
Window slider kit and bolt.
1 Set
Check all the accessories are included in the package and please refer to the installation
instructions for their usage.
NOTE: All the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purpose only. Your air conditioner may
be slightly different. The actual shape shall prevail.
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Identifying Parts
1
2
4
3
10
9
8
5
6
7
1. Operation Panel
2. Horizontal Louver Blade (Lift it up during
operation)
3. Air intake (air filter inside)
4. Carrying Handle (both sides)
NOTE: The illustrations are for explanation
purposes only. The actual shape of the machine
you purchased may be slightly different. The actual
shape should prevail.
FRONT
REAR
5. Air intake
6. Power cord outlet
7. Drain Outlet A (Used on dehumidifying
operation)
8. Drain Outlet B (Keep the drain outlet B plugged)
9. Air Outlet
10. Air intake (Air filter inside)
11. Bottom drain hole
12. Silver filter inside
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Operating Instructions
CONTROL PANEL
Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel
and remote controller and all its functions, then follow the symbol for the
functions you desire. The unit can be controlled by the unit control panel
alone or with the remote controller. Fig.3
NOTE:The following illustration is for explanation purposes only. The
actual shape of the control panel of the unit you purchased may be slightly
different. But the functions are the same.
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Fig.3
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Turbo
Remote signal
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Operating Instructions
INDICATOR LIGHTS
ON THE DISPLAY
WINDOW
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ON
OFF
Turbo
Timer on indicator
Timer off indicator
Auto operation indicator
Cooling operation indicator
Dry operation indicator
Fan operation indicator
Heating operation indicator
Turbo display
Fan Speed Indicator
Low ---------
Medium----
High --------
Display Window
Shows the set temperature in °C or °F and displays error codes.
Room temperature sensor error
Unplug the unit and plug it back in. If error repeats, call for service.
Evaporator temperature sensor error
Unplug the unit and plug it back in. If error repeats, call for service.
Condenser temperature sensor error
Unplug the unit and plug it back in. If error repeats, call for service.
Display panel communication error
Unplug the unit and plug it back in. If error repeats, call for service.
PROTECTION CODE
Bottom tray is full
Remove the bottom drain plug and drain off the water.
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NOTE: When P1 displays under COOL mode(or AUTO COOL mode) or
DRY mode, the unit will stop operating, but the upper fan motor will
continue to operate,and the lower fan motor will be controlled at high
speed.
BUTTON FUNCTIONS
ON CONTROL PANEL
1) MODE BUTTON
Press the MODE button to select the appropriate operating mode:
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AUTO COOL DRY FAN HEAT
Sleep operationn

Operating Instructions
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BUTTON FUNCTIONS
ON CONTROL PANEL • Used to adjust (increasing/decreasing) temperature settings(1°C/2°F
increments) in a range of 17°C(62°F) to 30°C(88°F).
NOTE: The control is capable of displaying temperature in degrees
Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius. To convert from one to the other, press
and hold the and buttons at the same time, for 3 seconds.
• Under Auto-timer setting, press or hold the button to change
increments up to 24 hours.
2) / UP/ DOWN BUTTONS
3) FAN BUTTON
Press the button to select the desired fan speed:
LOW MED HIGH TURBO AUTO
NOTE: The TURBO feature is used to set the strong fan speed, the set
temperature will be reached in the shortest amount of time. This feature
is only availabe on COOL mode.
FAN OPTIONS:
AUTO (1 speeds) AUTO
COOL (5 speeds) Low-Med-Hi-Turbo-Auto
DRY(1 speed) LOW
FAN (4 speeds) Low-Med-Hi-Auto
HEAT(4 speeds) Low-Med-Hi-Auto
4) TIMER BUTTON
using the / buttons.
5) SWING BUTTON
Allows the top horizontal louver blades to oscillate forward and
backward to the desired direction. Each press will change the swing
more, the louver blades will oscillate forward and backward
automatically.
6) SLEEP BUTTON
Press this button, the indicator displays and the selected
temperature will increase (cooling) or decrease(heating) by 1°C/2°F in
30 minutes.The temperature will then increase(cooling) or
decrease(heating) by another 1°C/2°F after an additional 30 minutes.
This new temperature will be maintained for 7 hours before it returns to
the unit will continue to operate as originally programmed. The
by pressing the button again, turning off the unit or pressing
the MODE buttons.
NOTE: This feature is unavailabe under FAN or DRY mode.
7) BUTTON
Power switch on/off
AUTO RESTART (on some models)
If the unit shuts off unexpectedly due to the power loss, it will restart with
the previous function setting automatically when the power resumes.
Used to initiate Timer ON start time / Timer OFF stop time program
the originally selected temperature. This ends the Sleep mode and
Sleep mode program can be cancelled at any time during operation
at one hour
the Auto time by 0.5 hour increments, up to 10 hours, then
angle for 6 degree. keep this button pressed without releasing for 2 seconds or