DeLonghi Pinguino PAC 400 User manual

PAC 400
PAC 400
Use and maintenance manual . . . . . . . . . .page 2
Mode d’emploi et d’entretien . . . . . . . . . .page 15
Instrucciones de uso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .página 28
Istruzioni per l’uso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pagina 41
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
-Read all instructions.
-To protect against fire, electrical shock and personal injury, do not
immerse cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquid.
-Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.
-Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appli-
ance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return
the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for exami-
nation, repair or adjustment.
-The use of accessory attachments or spare parts not recom-
mended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electri-
cal shock or personal injury.
-Do not use outdoors.
-This appliance must be connected to an efficient “grounding” sys-
tem. Have your electrical system checked out by a qualified elec-
trician.
-Do not use the appliance for other than the intended use.
-Do not place any strain on the power cord. Avoid twisting and/or
tangling.
-The Pinguino should not be installed where the atmosphere could
contain combustible gases.
-Avoid using Pinguino in oily or sulphurous atmospheres or near
sources of heat.
-Wait at least 3 minutes before restarting, after the air conditioner
has been switched off or the thermostat setting changed.
-Do not place hot or heavy objects on the appliance.
-Clean air filter every week (see instructions at page 12).
-Important: If you need to use an extension cord, please be sure
to use a heavy duty extension cord (minimum 14 gauge).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safeguards
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INTRODUCTION
This air conditioner consists of two units: the inter-
nal unit is designed to operate inside the room to
be conditioned; the external unit is installed out-
side the room.
The two units are connected by a special hose,
approximately 13 ft. (3 metres) in length. This
hose contains the freon tubes, the electrical wiring
and the condensation discharge tube.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Power supply
voltage See the features plate
Maximum absorbed power “
Cooling capacity “
Number of fan speeds 2
Flexible tube length 13 3900 mm
Sheathing section 3/4”x 13/4”(20 x 44 mm)
Dimensions: indoor unit
•length 22” 560 mm
•height 29” 730 mm
•depth 15” 375 mm
•weight 44 kg
Dimensions: outdoor unit
•length 221/2” 570 mm
•height 19” 480 mm
•depth 10” 260 mm
•weight 17 kg
OPERATIONAL AIR CONDITIONING LIMITS
Room temperature 70÷90°F 21 ÷ 32°C
Outside temperature 70÷110°F 21 ÷ 43°C
Dear user,
We thank you for purchasing the Pinguino air conditioner and congratulate
you on your wise choice.
For optimal results please read this manual carefully before installing or
operating.
We know that Pinguino will maintain a pleasingly comfortable environment
at all times.
With best wishes,
De Longhi S.p.A.
If you have any questions about the operation or service of your
Pinguino, please call our toll-free service number 1-800-322-3848.
or visit our internet site:
www.delonghiusa.com
for general overlook of De’Longhi group visit:
www.delonghi.com
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Air delivery grille
External unit handle
INTERNAL UNIT
EXTERNAL UNIT
INTERNAL UNIT
Carrying handle
Removable filter
Air intake grille
Power cord storage
Power cord
Condensation drainage tube
Castors
feet
Connection hose
Control panel
Timer
Castor
Fuse
Description
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DRAWING DESCRIPTION NO. PIECES PROVIDED
Wall-attachment bracket 2
Anchor screws + screws ø 6 mm 4
Screws M4x25 mm 4
Belt with hooks 2
Eye hole screw 2
Sheathing frame 1
Castor stop 2
Drain connection for condensation
with seal and two 4.2 penetrating
screws 1
Castors for the external unit and
washers 4
Support block for external unit 2
Screws M6 mm 2
Adjustable window and door
bracket 2
Accessories
4 professional wheels 4
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The sheathing that connects the external to the
internal unit may pass:
a) through a slightly-open window or door;
b) through a small hole 2.16” x 0.98” (2.5 cm x
5.5 cm) drilled in the lower part of a door or in
a window frame by using the frame provided.
c) through a small hole in the window bracket. If
you have a sliding window, place the bracket on
the window sill, extend the bracket fully within the
window frame, fit the bracket by turning the wing
nut and lower the window onto the bracket after
having passed the sheathing through the slot.
With the wing nut it’s possible to use the window
bracket also for sliding windows.
If you have a sliding door, use the additional set
provided in order to extend the accessory to the
desired length; joining the two parts, adjust the
total length according to your needs then, fit the
bracket with the relevant nuts, close the door and
connect the hose.
Setting up
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ø2,4"
11,8"
SHEATH STOP
ELECTRIC
HOOK-UP
SHIELD
U BOLT
USE OF RAPID COUPLINGS
In addition to the methods described above, the
sheathing that joins the external to the internal
unit may also be drawn through a hole (about 6
cm. in diameter) drilled in a wall linked to the out-
side.
In this case, the hook-ups with the external unit
must be disconnected as follows:
1) Remove the plug from the electric outlet;
2) Remove the handle by loosening the two
screws and then slipping off the facing.
3) Remove the U bolt by loosening the two
screws.
4) Remove the sheath stop by loosening the two
screws.
5) Using a 24-version wrench, unscrew the union
on the coupling. At the same time, hold the
end of the flexible tube tight by using a 21-ver-
sion wrench. Repeat this operation for the sec-
ond union using a 24- and a 19-version
wrench.
6) Disconnect the condensation tube from the
rubber holder.
7) Loosen the shield’s two self-threading screws
and disconnect the electric hook-up unit.
The path of the connecting sheath should be as
straight as possible, without sharp curves or
kinks.
To re-connect the detached ends of the sheath to
the internal unit, you must repeat operations 1
through 7 in reverse order, being careful to
observe the following precautions:
•Before drawing the sheath through the hole in
the wall, you should wrap the threaded ends of
the speedy couplings with duck tape or the like
as a protective measure.
•Fit the upper two cooling junctures into the two
lower ones and hand-screw them several
turns while checking to be certain they are
well-fitted, and then tighten them with the
wrenches used earlier.
•After having hooked up the two cooling junc-
tures, tighten the U bolts.
•Check the grip on the cooling junctures by
wetting the joints with a little soapy water.
No bubbles should appear.
Caution:
We recommend that the disconnecting and
connecting of the rapid couplings be carried
out only by qualified technicians.
Setting up
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INTERNAL UNIT
Install the internal unit inside the room to be air-
conditioned. This is usually done near a window or
at least close to an outside wall.
The internal unit must be placed “on the level”,
with the help of the castor-stops provided. No
obstacles should block this unit’s in-take (suction
grille, rear part of the unit) or out-take (outlet grille,
front part of the unit) areas.
EXTERNAL UNIT
The external unit may be placed on a terrace or
balcony, in which case the brackets need not to be
used.
The external unit can be attached to a wall with the
accessories included as follows:
1) Attach the bracket to the
wall while taking care to
place it as indicated in the
drawing. Use the included
template located on the
plastic cover in order to drill
the holes.
2) To fix the support blocks
to the external unit
remove the two screws
already inserted in the
holes. Then screw the
support blocks with the
included M4mm screws
while taking care to place
them so that the hole for
the screws is on the upper
side.
3) Attach the external unit to
the bracket by means of
the M6mm screws.
For temporary installation it is possible to hang the
external unit as illustrated in the drawing. In this
case, use the included straps by attaching them to
the eye hooks. Before inserting the eye hooks
remove the rubber plugs.
The external unit may be installed above or at the
same height as the internal unit, on the condition
that the difference is no more than 5” (1.5 m.)
The suction and air-delivery portions of external unit
must not be blocked by obstacles of any nature.
The distance between the back of the appliance
and the wall must be six 2 1/2” (6) cm.
The condensation which forms while this appli-
ance is running (summer time operations) is dis-
posed of by evaporation from the external unit.
If the humidity is too high (in special cases), you
must use the drainage coupling provided to get rid
of condensation. This device must be mounted on
the bottom of the external unit (see drawing) after
the rubber plug has been removed.
We strongly recommend that you protect the
external unit from rain, snow, direct sunlight and
water dripping from the roof.
Castor
Drainage
Coupling
Gasket
1
2
Setting up
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Check that the power supply voltage is the same
as the one indicated in the rating label.
Important: If you need to use an extension
cord, please be sure to use a heavy
duty extension cord (minimum 14
gauge).
Before connecting the Pinguino to power supply,
make sure that all switches on the front control
panel are in the OFF position.
Connect power cord found in storage compart-
ment at rear of Pinguino.
Replacement of the power cord must be car-
ried out by qualified personnel.
ALAST LOOK AT THE ROOM
There are several precautions you should keep in
mind so as to get the best use out of your air con-
ditioner:
•Close the doors and windows in the room to be
air-conditioned (except for installations, in
which one window must be left partially open).
•In order to insure low-cost operations, protect
the room from direct sunlight by drawing the
curtains and/or by partially lowering or closing
the shutters or blinds
•Do not place objects on top the air-conditioner.
•Donot block the suction and air delivery areas.
•Make certain there are no heating sources in
the room.
Note: Before connecting this appliance to the elec-
trical circuit, make certain that all the buttons
on the control panel are switched off.
IN THIS WAY, YOUR AIR CONDITIONER IS
READY TO WORK, so now let’s familiarize our-
selves with its controls.
Do not use outdoors.
Close the windows
Close the doors
Draw the curtains
Lower (or partially close) the shutters
Do not cover
This appliance is equipped with a safety system which prevents the compressor from turning on
until at least three (3) minutes have elapsed since the appliance was last turned off.
Recommendations
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For technical reasons, the temperature is not expressed in degrees but by a line increasing in thickness.
We therefore recommend that when starting up the appliance, the thermostat be turned to maximum
(Pos.“Coolest”). When the desired temperature has been reached move the thermostat slider slowly
away from the maximum cold position until the appliance is switched off by operation of the thermostat.
In this way the appliance has been programmed with the exact temperature degree required, which is
then maintained automatically by the thermostat
ON/OFF button
ON/OFF pilot light
“Alarm” pilot light
Timer ON/OFF
pilot light
Selecting fan
speed button
Timer ON/OFF
button
Thermostat
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.,
turn the dial in a clockwise direction (following the
direction of the arrow) until the number 4 is lined
up with the arrow pointer (the arrows indicates
4:00 p.m. approximately).
Note:Never turn the dial in an counter-clockwise
direction!
The timer is in effect, an electric clock and works
only if the plug is connected to the power supply.
Whenever the plug is disconnected or there is a
power failure, the programmer stops (the clock is
then “slow”) and must be re-set.
The unit can be used in either programmed or
non-programmed mode.
PROGRAMMED MODE
1) Release B timer button
2) Set the operating times by pushing out the
notches on the dial corresponding to the peri-
od 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 and the Timer ON/OFF
pilot light will be on.
Note: To override the programmed operating
times, simply press the ON/OFF key.
NON-PROGRAMMED MODE
1) B TIMER button must be pressed
2) Select the desired function as shown in the
chart on the following page.
11
9
4

10
arrow pointer
11
10
9
4

Funzionamento
ex. from 9 to 11 a.m.
A
BC
Control panel
Operating time
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(REFER TO THE CONTROL PANEL ON THE OPPOSITE PAGE)
This appliance is fitted with a special safety circuit. When the compressor switches off, this cir-
cuit prevents it from switching on again for at least 3 minutes.
Plug the appliance into the outlet.
Select the “programmed” or “non pro-
grammed” mode (see previous page)
Select the fan speed required pressing
“Fan speed” key C.
Turn the thermostat to
Max. Cold.
Press key A (ON/OFF).
ON/OFF signal lamp
(conditioning) will
come on.
The appliance comes on.
If not, refer to pag. 13.
To switch off the appliance, press key A
(ON/OFF main switch).
AIR-CONDITIONING
How to operate the air conditioner
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MAINTENANCE
Always pull the plug from the electrical outlet
before beginning any cleaning or maintenance
operations.
For safety reasons, never wash the air conditioner
with water.
CLEANING THE UNIT
Clean your air-conditioner with a damp cloth and
then wipe it with a dry cloth.
Precautions:
Never use gasoline, alcohol or solvents to clean
this appliance. Never spray it with insecticide or
similar liquids, because the paint might then peel
off and the plastic portions might lose their true
shape.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
•If the air filter gets dirty, it will be difficult for the
air to circulate and the air-conditioner will lose
much of its efficiency, thus leading to about an
8% increase in electrical consumption. For this
reason, it is a good idea to clean the filter
•Remove the air filter as shown below.
•Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust on
the filter. If the filter is very dirty, dip it in warm
water (of less than 40° C.) and rinse it several
times. After having washed the filter, let it dry
completely before putting it back in place.
CHECKS TO MAKE AT A SEASON’S
BEGINNING
Check to make certain that the power cord and the
electrical outlet are in perfect condition and that
there is a suitable grounding system.
Give strict observance to all installation norms.
WORK TO BE DONE AT A SEASON’S END
Turn off the air-conditioner.
Clean the filter and dry it before putting it back in
place.
Cover the air conditioner with a plastic bag to keep
the appliance from getting dusty.
Filter
Cleaning and maintenance
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IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG
Most malfunctions are caused by a very minor and easily solved problem. So carefully check this list before
contacting a Delonghi Service Center.
PROBLEMS CAUSES REMEDIES
The air conditioner
does not function •Power failure
•The appliance is not plugged in
•Less than 3 minutes have passed since the appli-
ance was last switched off
•Timer key is in STOP position
•The fuse is blown
•Wait until the power supply is
restored
•Insert the plug
•Wait three minutes
•Release the TIMER key
•Contact a Delonghi Service
Centre
The air conditioner
works for a short
time.
The pilot lamp
comes on
•The safety float has switched the appliance off
because the condensation tray inside the appli-
ance is full
•Remove the plug from the
drainage tube and drain the con-
densation from the tray.
If this fault persists, contact a
Delonghi Service Centre
The appliance func-
tions for only brief
periods because
reset switch acti-
vates
•Switch the appliance off and con-
tact a Delonghi Service Center.
The air conditioner
functions but the
room is not cooled
•Window open
•Source of heat in the room (heater, lamp, etc.) or
the room is very crowded
•The thermostat is set too high
•The air filter is dirty
•The air conditioner is not powerful enough for the
size or the conditions of the room
•Close the window
•Remove source of heat
•Lower the thermostat setting
•Clean the filter
Troubleshooting
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LIMITED WARRANTY
We warrant each DE’LONGHI AIR CONDITIONER to be free from defects in material and work-
manship. Our obligation under this warranty is to provide one year parts and labor free from pur-
chase date, with an additional four (4) years on any part of the sealed system consisting of the
compressor, evaporator, condenser and factory connected refrigerant tubing. This warranty
shall apply only if the AIR CONDITIONER is used in accordance with the factory directions which
accompany it, and on Alternating Current (AC) circuit. This warranty is in lieu of all other war-
ranties and representations, expressed or implied, and all other obligations or liabilities on our
part. We do not authorize any other person or company to assume for us any liability in con-
nection with the sale or use of our AIR CONDITIONER. This warranty shall not apply to assume for
us any liability in connection with the sale or use of our AIR CONDITIONER. This warranty shall not
apply to any AIR-CONDITIONER which shall have been repaired or altered outside our factory
nor shall it apply to any AIR CONDITIONER which has been subjected to misuse, negligence or
accidents.
If repairs become necessary or spare parts are needed, please write to:
De’Longhi America Inc.
Park 80 West Plaza One 4th floor
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
or call Service Tel. No. 1-800-322-3848
De’ Longhi CANADA
1040 Ronsa Court
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO
L4W 3Y4 CANADA
or call Service Tel. No. 1-888-335-6644
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