DeLonghi Arctic Whisper EL Series User manual

EL SERIES
PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
Instructions for use. Keep these instructions
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ELECTRIC CHARACTERISTICS
115 V~ 60 Hz
CONDITIONNEUR D’AIR PORTATIF
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CARACTÉRISTIQUES ÉLECTRIQUES
115 V~ 60 Hz
SISTEMA DE AIRE
ACONDICIONADO PORTÁTIL
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CARACTERISTICAS ELECTRICAS:
115 V~ 60 Hz

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EN FR ES
pag. 4 page 16 pág. 28

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Important safeguard
• Use this appliance only as described in this
instruction manual.
As with any electrical appliance, the instructions
aim to cover as many situations as possible.
Cautionandcommonsenseshouldbeusedwhen
operating and installing this air conditioner.
• This appliance has been manufactured to cool
and dehumidify domestic environments and
must not be used for other purposes.
• It is dangerous to alter or modify the unit's
characteristics in any way.
• The appliance must be installed in accordance
with the relevant national legislation.
• Should repairs be necessary, contact our toll
free customer service at 1-800-322-3848.
Unauthorized servicing can be dangerous.
• The appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
beengiven supervisionor instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• If the power cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or an authorized
technical service centre in order to avoid all risk.
• Always ensure the appliance is plugged into a
grounded 3-prong outlet. If you have any doubts
check with a qualied electrician.
• Do not use extension cables.
• Before cleaning or maintenance operations,
always unplug the unit from the outlet.
• Do not pull on or place strain on the power cord
when moving the appliance.
• The appliance should not be installed where the
atmosphere may contain combustible gases, oil
or sulphur, or near heat sources.
• Donotresthotorheavyobjectsontheappliance.
• Clean the lters at least once a week.
• Avoid using heaters near the unit.
• The unit should be transported in a vertical
position. If this is not possible secure the unit at
an angle, do not lie it horizontally.
• Before transporting the unit, drain the unit.
After transportation, wait at least 6 hours before
switching the unit on.
• The packaging materials can be recycled. You
are therefore recommended to place them in
the special containers for dierentiated waste
collection.
• This appliance is tted with a special safety
device. When the compressor switches o, this
device prevents it from switching on again for at
least 3 minutes.
• WARNING: Changes or modications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Specic warnings for appliances with R410A
refrigerant gas
R410A is a refrigerant that complies with
European ecological standards; nevertheless, it is
recommended not to pierce the cooling circuit of
the machine. At the end of its useful life, deliver the
appliance to a special waste collection centre for
disposal.
This hermetically sealed system contains uorinated
greenhouse gases.
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION:
This unit contains uorinated greenhouse gases
covered by the Kyoto Protocol.
Maintenance and disposal must be carried out by
qualied personnel only (R410A, GWP=2088).
Save these instructions
This product is for household
only

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a De’Longhi product. Please take a few
moments to read the instructions to avoid risks or damage to the
appliance.
DESCRIPTION
Description of the appliance (See page 3 - A)
A1 Air outlet ap
A2 Control panel
A3 Handles
A4 Wheels
A5 Remote control signal receiver
A6 Remote control storage
A7 Filter
A8 Air intake grille
A9 Air exhaust hose housing
A10 Air intake grille
A11 Drainage hose with cap
A12 Power supply cable
Description of accessories (See page 3 - B)
B1 Wall ange with cap
B2 Air exhaust hose (shown with adapters already attached)
B3 Window outlet vent
B4 Window bracket with locking pin
B5 Additional window bracket with locking pin
B6 Water drain hose with cap
B7 Remote control
B8 End of season dust cover (Some models only)
B9 End of season accessories bag (Some models only)
B10 Foam stripping
Electrical connection
Before plugging the appliance into the outlet, check that:
• The outlet’s power supply corresponds to the value
indicated on the rating label on the back of the appliance;
• The outlet and electrical circuit are adequate for the
appliance;
• The outlet is a 3-hole grounded outlet . If this is not
the case, you must choose another outlet. Failure to follow
these important safety instructions absolves the manufac-
turer of all liability.
If it becomes necessary, the power cable must be re-
placed by a qualied professional only.
The instructions below will enable you to prepare your air
conditioner for operation as eciently as possible. Before use,
make sure the air intake and outlet grilles are unobstructed.
USE
Note: This appliance features an auto evaporative
function to remove excess condensate water
during cooling and dehumidiying modes.
AIR CONDITIONING WITH WALL INSTALLATION
For optimal results set-up your appliance in this way:
• Fit the assembled air exhaust hose B2 in the housing at the
back of the appliance using hose adapter. Align open key
symbol on the hose adapter with arrow on back of unit and
turn counterclockwise till arrow is aligned with closed lock
symbol. (As shown in gure 1).
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• Respect the distances given in gure 2.
2
min. 11.8 in
min. 30 cm
min. 11.8 in
min. 30 cm
Proceed as follows:
• Drill a hole ø 5,25 inches (134 mm) in an outside wall or
through a wooden kickboard. Respect the dimensions and
height of the hole given in gure 3 and 4.

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134
Ø 5,25 in
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in the wooden
kickboard of a French
window or panel
in the wall:
you are
recommended to insulate
the section of wall using
suitable insulation
• Fit the wall ange B1 into the hole.
• Fit the hose B2 into the wall ange B1 as shown in g. 4.
• When the hose B2 is not connected, the drilled hole can be
closed with the ange cap B1.
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max 39 in
max 100 cm
min 14 in
min 35 cm
• When installing the air conditioner, you should leave a door
slightly open little as 1/2“ (1 cm) to guarantee correct
ventilation and room pressure.
• Keep the air hoses as short and free of curves as possible to
avoid constrictions.
Note:
• As special tools are required for this type of
installation, we suggest you have the appliance in-
stalled by specialized personnel.
AIR CONDITIONING WITH WINDOW INSTALLATION
You can also set-up in a double-hung window:
• Place the window bracket in the window sill, extend the
bracket fully within the window frame, x the bracket in
place by using the locking pin. Attach provided foam strip-
ping tape to top of window bracket and then lower the
window onto the bracket. (Should the window bracket be
too large for the window, the plastic can be cut with a saw
by a qualied professional.)
• Fit the air exhaust hose B2 in the relevant housing located
on the rear side of the appliance using hose adapter. Align
open key symbol on the hose adapter with arrow on back
of unit and turn counter clockwise till arrow is aligned with
closed lock symbol as shown in g. 1.
• Connect the window outlet vent B3 to the other end of the
exhaust hose using the adapter.
• Insert the window outlet B3 of the exhaust hose into the
slot of the window bracket vent (g. 5).
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Other set-up methods:
• Thanks to the locking pins, it’s possible to use the window
bracket also for sliding windows. Position the hole of the
bracketsotoallow a correctinstallationof theexhausthose
(see gure 6).
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• If you have a casement window (gure 7) proceed as
follows:
• Fit the assembled air exhaust hose B2 in the relevant hous-
ing located on the rear side of the appliance using the hose
adapter. Alignopenkeysymbol on thehoseadapter with ar-
rown on back of unit and turn counter clockwise till arrow is
aligned with closed lock symbol as shown in gure 1.Then,
attachthewindow outlet vent B3 to theairexhausthose B2
and place it outside the window to exhaust the hot air.
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For help with installation, operation, and for all
accessories and spare/replacement parts, please contact
our toll free customer service call center at:
1-800-322-3848 [US only]
1-888-335-6644 [Canada only]
or log onto our website at www.delonghi.com
C5
C7
C8
C9
C6
C3
C4
C2
C1
C10
C11
C12
C13
C14
C15
C17
C16
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL (C)
C1 ON/STAND-BY (on/o) key
C2 Function selection key MODE (air conditioning,
dehumidifying, fan, heating, ECO REAL FEEL)
C3 Increase key
C4 Decrease key
C5 Temperature indicator
C6 Timer indicator
C7 Timer symbol
C8 Air conditioning symbol
C9 Dehumidifyìng symbol
C10 Fan symbol
C11 Heating symbol (on some models only)
C12 ArcticWhisper symbol
C13 Auto indicator
C14 Air ow indicator
C15 Alarm symbol
C16 ECO REAL FEEL symbol
C17 Set temperature values, programmed on/o time
CONTROL PANEL
C

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OPERATING FROM THE CONTROL PANEL
TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF
Before plugging the appliance
check the cap on back of the unit
are correctly inserted on drain-
age hose A11.
Insert the plug in the socket.
Two dashes appear on the display
indicating that the appliance is in
stand-by.
Touch the (C1) key to turn on
the appliance.
When the appliance comes on, the
last function set before it was shut o
is activated.
NOTE: After few seconds of the control
panel inactivity, its brightness will be
automatically reduced and in the next few minutes it will be
further reduced.
To turn the appliance o, touch the key.
Note: Never turn o the air conditioner by simply pulling the
plug. Touch the key in order to put your air conditioner in
stand-by and wait a few minutes before pulling the plug. In this
manner, the appliance can perform the operating status checks.
MODES SELECTION
To select the desired operating mode,
touch repeatedly the MODE key until
the desired function is selected.
AIR CONDITIONING MODE
This is ideal for hot and humid weather
when the room needs to be both cooled
and dehumidied.
To correctly set this mode:
• Touch repeatedly the MODE key until
the air conditioning symbol appears.
The display will show the desired tem-
perature.
• To change the temperature to be
reached, touch the or key.
Note: The most suitable temperatures,
during the summer range from 75 to 81°F.
However, setting the temperature signicantly lower than the
outdoor temperature is not recommended.
In conditioning mode, the air ow can be selected only from
the remote control.
DEHUMIDIFYING MODE
This is ideal for reducing humidity in the
room (spring and autumn, damp rooms,
rainy periods, etc). For this type of use, the
appliance must be set up as for air condi-
tioner mode. That is, the air exhaust hose
(B2) must be tted to the appliance to al-
low the humidity to be discharged outside.
To correctly set this mode:
• Touch repeatedly the MODE key until
the dehumidifying symbol appears.
• The appliance automatically chooses
the best air ow.
FAN MODE
When using this mode, the air exhaust
hose (B2) does not need to be attached to
the appliance.
To correctly set this mode:
• Touch repeatedly the MODE key until
the fan symbol appears.
• Select the desired air ow by touching
the increase (C3) or decrease
(C4) the key increased/decreased but-
ton.
The air ows available are:
Minimum air ow: when maximum silent
operation is desired.
Medium air ow: when the noise level needs
to be low but with a good comfort level.
Maximum air ow: for maximum performance.
HEATING MODE On some models only)
This is ideal in spring and autumn when
outdoor temperatures are not particular-
ly severe. For this mode, the appliance
should be prepared in the same way as for
air conditioning, with the air exhaust hose
(B2) attached.
To set this mode:
• Touch repeatedly the MODE button
until the heating symbol is displayed.
• Touch increase (C3) or decrease
(C4) buttons to adjust the desired
temperature.

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Notes:
• In this mode, the air ow is selected automatically by the
appliance and cannot be set manually.
• When operating in very cold rooms, the appliance defreez-
es automatically, momentarily interrupting normal opera-
tion. In this case,“ Lt“ appears on the display. During this
operation, it is normal for the noise made by the appliance
to change.
• In this mode, you may have to wait a few minutes before
the appliance starts giving out hot air.
• In this mode, the fan may operate for short periods, even
though the set temperature has already been reached.
• It may happen that the display shows “HL” alarm. In this
case, empty the internal safety tank following the instruc-
tions in the Section“End of Season operations”. At the end,
press again the button to restore the heating function.
ECO REAL FEEL FUNCTION
ECOREALFEEL is theinnovative De’Longhi
technology that works simultaneously on
temperature reduction and humidity
control, securing best comfort level.
With traditional systems, during working
time, optimal comfort conditions may be
reached but not secured over time. With
ECO REAL FEEL, once optimal comfort is
reached, PAC automatically modulates
compressor action and air ow, to keep it
over time.
To activate the function, touch repeatedly
the MODE key until the Real symbol appears.
Perfect!
Perfect!
After approx. 1 minute, the ECO REAL FEEL-
symbol (C16) changes color when approach-
ing the best comfort level (see following diagram).
Perfect!
Perfect!
• The well-being feeling is a subjective condition: for this
reason, dierent people may judge dierently the same
environmental conditions.
• In particularly severe environmental conditions (large size
of the environment, high temperature or humidity outside,
poor insulation of the room, too many of people or strong
heat load in the room, strong exposure to the sun ...) this
device may not be able to reach the best comfort level.
SELECT THE TEMPERATURE SCALE
The temperature can be displayed in
°C or °F.
To change the temperature unit of
measure touch both the increase/
decrease keys and for about
10 sec.
OPERATING FROM THE REMOTE CONTROL
INSERTING OR REPLACING THE BATTERIES
• Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control;
• Insert or replace the batteries with two new R03“AAA”1.5V
batteries, inserting them correctly (see the instructions in-
side the battery compartment);
• Replace the cover.
Ifthe remote controlunit is replacedordiscarded,the batteries
must be removed and disposed of in accordance with current
legislation as they are harmful to the environment. Do not mix
old and new batteries.
HUMIDITY
TEMPERATURE
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
HIGH MEDIUM
LOW
Operating curve
ORANGE LIGHT:Room conditions far
from optimal level.
GREEN LIGHT: Most people feel good
room conditions, near optimal level.
BLUE LIGHT: Best comfort level.

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Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries. Do not dispose of batteries in re.
Batteries may explode or leak. If the remote control is not be
used for a certain length of time, remove the batteries.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
• Point the remote control at the receiver (A5) on the air
conditioner. The remote control must be no more than 23
ft (7 metres) away from the appliance (without obstacles
between the remote control and the receiver).
• The remote control must be handled with care. Do not drop
it or expose it to direct sunlight or sources of heat.
max 23 ft
max 7 m
Note: The remote control can be safely stored in the
appropriate compartment A6 (see gure page 3).
DESCRIPTION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL
D1) ON/STAND-BY button
D2) ArcticWhisper button
D3.1) Air ow increase/decrease button
D3.2) Temperature increase/decrease button
D4) Swing button (ap swing)
D5) Timer button
D6) MODE button
D1
D2D6
D4D5
D3.1
D3.2
D3.1D3.2
TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF
• Plug into the outlet.
• Press the button (D1) (when turned on, the air
conditioner starts operating in the same mode as when it
was turned o) .
• To switch the appliance o, press button (D1) .
Note: Never switch the appliance o by removing the plug.
Always switch it o by pushing the button and waiting few
minutes before removing the plug. Only in this way the appli-
ance will perform the standard checkings.
SELECTING THE OPERATING MODES
Most of the commands available on the remote control corre-
spond to those on the appliance control panel (C).
SELECTING THE TEMPERATURES
In conditioning and heating modes press button D3.2 to select
the desired temperature.
SELECTING THE AIR FLOW
In conditioning and fan modes, press button D3.1 to select the
desired air ow.
The air ow available are:
Minimum air ow: when maximum silent
operation is desired.
Medium air ow: when the noise level needs to
be low but with a good comfort level.
Maximum air ow: for maximum performance.
The appliance automatically chooses the air ow based
on the temperature selected and the environmental
conditions (This is available only in the air conditioning
mode).
ARCTIC WHISPER (available in conditioning mode
only)
By activating this function, the operating noise is further re-
duced. To activate it, press (D2) button on the remote
control.The display shows the relative symbol (C12).
D