DeLonghi PACCT 250 User manual

Dear Sir/Madam
We thank you for purchasing this Pinguino
appliance and congratulate you on your wise
choice.
Please make the time and effort to read this
manual carefully.
Becoming familiar with the Pinguino is an
essential step if you are to benefit fully from its
exceptional qualities, during both installation
and actual use.
We hope that the Pinguino will become a
welcomefriendthissummer,asourceofcomfort
and refreshment.
Best wishes
De Longhi S.p.A.

Pinguino is a very versatile air conditioner because it can operate both through water condensation as
well as air condensation.
The User may choose the operational method:
1) WATER FUNCTION - When excellent efficiency, lower energy consumption, and greater speed in
reaching the ideal climatic conditions are desired. This function is especially useful when the
appliance is just turned on and when the room temperature is quite warm.
When the water reserve (in the tank) has been used up, Pinguino automatically changes to the air
functioning mode.
2) AIR FUNCTION - This is the normal air conditioning function.
TECHNICAL DATA Tab.1
IDEAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Tab.2
ROOM TEMPERATURE 21 ÷32°C
ROOM HUMIDITY FACTOR BELOW 80%
WATER FUNCTION - AIR FUNCTION
Power supply voltage (V) 220...240 V ~
Frequency (Hz) 50
Electric power consumption (A) 3,85 - 4,45
Max.power consumption (air-condit.mode) (W) see rating label
*Max.power consumption (heating mode) (W) see rating label
Cooling capacity (Frig/h, W, Btu/h) see rating label
Cooling capacity (Frig/h, W, Btu/h) see rating label
Air flow capacity (m3/h) 360
Timer 24 h
Dimensions: width (mm) 560
height 735
depth 390
Net weight (kg) 44
Technical data subject to change without prior notice
* Model CT250H only
Note: When indoor temperature exceeds 32°C, the appliance should be operated with water.
IDEAL OPERATING HEATING CONDITIONS Tab. 3
max 5°C
ROOM TEMPERATURE

Air outlet grid
Control panel
Programmer (timer)
Water collecting tray
Water container compartment
door
Air filter
Air intake grid
Warranty envelope
Exhaust hose compartment
Handle
Water collecting tray
drainage tube
Power cable compartment
Castors
Castor stops
Water container
Tab. 4
Timer ON/OFF
(model 250H only)

PARTS
SUPPLIED
DESCRIPTION
Exhaust hose
Stopper + flange
Castor stop
De-scaling fluid
Window nozzle
Suction cup set
1
1
2
1
1
1

Ø 95 mm
When installed permanently, all air discharged from the rear hose is extracted from the room in which the
appliance is installed.
Checkthattheroom(particularlyifitissmall)isnot“air-tight”;adropinpressurecouldcauseamalfunction
andtherebyactivatethesafetyswitch.Airenteringtheroomthroughdoorandwindowcracksisnormally
sufficient. If necessary, leave a door slightly ajar (a gap of approx.1 cm. is adequate).
The unit can also be used as a “temporary”
installation for use in any room with a window or
french window; this “temporary” installation can
beusedatanytimeuntilitisreadyforpermanent
installation.
Note.:Ineithercase,checkthattheunitisresting
onat“perfectlylevel”surface.Ifnecessary,use
the 2 castor stops for the front castors.
A1
in a window pane A2 through the wooden base-section of a glass door A3 in the wall
PERMANENT INSTALLATION WITH PLUG AND FLANGE
Theoutletholesmustbeconnectedtotheoutsideofthebuildingandcannotbemadeinanywallorpanel.
TIONING FUNCTION
Our air-conditioner is portable and versatile: it
canbeusedasapermanentinstallationorwise
easily moved from one room to another.
The appliance must be fitted at least 30 cm.
from the surrounding walls.
30cm
30 cm
30 cm

within the range indicated by the dotted line in the figure below.
When the unit is not in use, the outlet hole should be sealed with the stopper supplied.
Temporary installation: The outlet holes can be connected in a number of ways:
In any event, for maximum cooling efficiency the window should be closed as much as possible.
It is advisable :
—to keep the outlet free of any obstruction;
—tolower theblindpartially,withoutobstructingtheoutlet,therebyreducingexposure todirectsunlight
and indoor/outdoor air exchange.
INSTALLATION FOR HEATING FUNCTION (Model CT250H)
Theunitissimplyplacedintheroomtobeheated;thereisnoneedforthe discharge hose to be installed.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
—The mains supply, suitable for domestic electrical appliances, must correspond to the power
requirements of the air conditioner (power consumption value shown in Table 1).
—Check that the power supply voltage is: 220/240 V-50 Hz
—Check that the mains socket is correctly earthed.
Note: In the case that the power cable becomes damaged, this must be substituted only by
specialised personnel authorised by the manufacturer.
THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED TO COMPLY WITH THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REQUIRE-
MENTS PROVIDED BY COUNCIL DIRECTIVE EN 55014.
fixed
hook
min.
cm 30 max.
cm 120

PREPARING THE UNIT FOR USE
1) Fit the exhaust tube in place; if your conditioner is supplied with
but is best used at minimum length. Never stretch the hose.
HOW TO PREPARE WATER CONTAINER
Use only clean, salt-free tap water. The water is essential for the air cooling operation and is discharged
in the form of steam through the exhaust outlet. A container full of water lasts for a period that depends
on a number of conditions such as temperature, humidity, insulation, exposure of the room, number of
people present, etc. On average it will last approximately 7 to 10 hours.
Whenthecontainer is empty,theapplianceautomaticallychangesfunction from watertoair.At thesame
time, the quantity of air discharged from the rear hose will increase.
Open the water container compartment
door, tip the container forwards and lift
up to remove.
Afterfilling,replacetheextendabletube,
screw the cap on tightly and return the
container to its place, making sure the
word FRONT is facing out.
Remove the cap, pull out the extendable
tube and fill the container, standing it on
the floor.
During “water condensation” cooling function and in particularly quiet surroundings (eg. bedroom), a
slight gurgling noise may be heard. This may be regarded as perfectly normal.
Attention: Do not use water containing cooking salt or decalcified water which has been decalcified
through the use of certain salts.
a bayonet tube, it is fitted as illustrated in the
diagram.
2) For permanent installation, place the appli-
ance near the wall or window outlet. Make
sureitisstandingonalevelsurfaceandfitthe
specialshockabsorbers/castorstopsunder-
neath the castors.
3) The exhaust hose can be compressed or
extended between 500 mm. and 1400 mm.,
1
2

If the air cooling function of air-conditioner is chosen, it is not necessary to fill the water container.
FINAL CHECK
In order to obtain maximum performance from your air-conditioner, make sure that:
—doors and windows in the room to be air-conditioned are closed (except for temporary installation, in
which case a window must be left partially open).
—the room is well shaded from direct sunlight
by drawing curtains and/or partially lowering
blinds or shutters, to avoid excessive energy
consumption
—the intake and outlet vents are free of any
obstruction at all times
—there are no sources of heat in the room.
THE AIR-CONDITIONER IS NOW READY FOR USE, so let’s now take a look at the controls.
DO NOT COVER
LOWER THE BLINDS
DRAW THE CURTAINS
CLOSE THE WINDOWS
CLOSE THE DOORS

SETTING THE TIMER
The programmer/timer, like all clocks, must be set to the
exact time. If for example it is 4:00 p.m. (16.00), turn the
dialinaclockwisedirection (following thedirection ofthe
arrow) until the number 16 is lined up with the triangular
pointer (the arrows indicates 4:00 p.m. approximately ).
Note: Never turn the dial in an anti-clockwise direction!
Thetimerisineffect,anelectricclockandworksonlyifthe
plug is connected to the power supply. Whenever the
plug is disconnected or there is a power failure, the
programmerstops (the clockis then “slow”)and must be
re-set.
The unit can be used in either programmed or non-
programmed mode.
PROGRAMMED MODE
1) PositionthetimerswitchintheTIMERONposition(the
TIMER ON/OFF warning light on the control panel will
light up).
2) Settheoperatingtimesbypushingoutthenotcheson
the dial corresponding to the period required (each
notch represents 15 mins.)
3) Check that the timer indicates the correct time (see
instructions on setting).
4) Select the desired function as shown in the chart
overleaf.
The unit will now switch on and off each day at the
selected times.
NON-PROGRAMMED MODE
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Timer notches
21
20
19
16
arrow pointer
21
20
19
16
Funzionamento
Operating time
ON/OFF button
ON/OFF pilot light
Timer ON/OFF pilot light
Heating pilot light
air-conditionig/
heating button
Selecting fan
speed button Thermostat
TIMER ON/OFF BUTTON
In case the programmed functioning is not desired, it is
not necessary to vary the program; in this case, it will be
sufficient to turn the TIMER to the OFF position.
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BC

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(see control panel on the opposite page)
(*) Note We therefore recommend that when starting up the appliance, the thermostat be turned to
maximum(thick green line= maximum cold).When the desiredtemperaturehas beenreached,turn the
thermostat slowly away from the maximum cooling position until the appliance switches off. Leave the
thermostat in this position. The air-conditioner is now programmed to maintain the exact temperature at
all times.
Select the button corresponding to the desired function:
AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING
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Insert the plug into the electrical outlet and press the A button
The warning light will turn on
Select the "programmed" or "non programmed" mode (see
previous page)
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The button (C) must be
released.
Turn the thermostat toward
theMax.Coldposition(thick
green line). (*)
The appliance will turn on
in the air conditioning
mode.Intheoppositecase,
see page 34.
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To switch off the appliance,
press key A (ON/OFF main switch).
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▼
Nota: The "TIMER ON" pilot light will only come on with programmed mode.
Select the fan speed required pressing "Fan speed" key B.
AIR-CONDITIONING
The button (C) must be
pressed.
Turn the thermostat toward
the Max. Warm position
(thick fuchsia line). (*)
The appliance will turn on
inthe heatingmode. Inthe
oppositecase,seepage 34.
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HEATING
In the heating with ventilation mode, the fan always operates
at maximum speed and once the desired temperature is
reached, the ventilation function stops.
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