Honeywell DLC203AE Series User manual

Portable Evaporative Air Cooler
User Manual
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EN
Refroidisseur d'air par évaporation portatif
Mode d'emploi
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FR
Enfriador de Aire Evaporativo Portátil
Manual de Instrucciones
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Model / Modèle / Modelo:
DLC203AE Series / Série / Serie
Customer Support:
Assistance Au Client:
Servicio de atencion a clientes:
Web: www.jmatek.com
USA: 1-800-474-2147 | [email protected]
CANADA^: 1-888-209-0999 | [email protected]
^ Canada Customer Support service available for models sold in Canada only.
^ Le Service Client Canadien est disponible uniquement pour les modèles vendus sur le territoire Canadien.
^ Servicio de Atención A Clientes en Canadá disponible solo para modelos vendidos en Canadá.

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PARTS DESCRIPTION
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WARNING -- READ AND SAVE THE AIR COOLER SAFETY & MAINTENANCE GUIDE AND USER
MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY
DAMAGE AND/ OR IMPAIR ITS OPERATION AND VOID THE WARRANTY. IN CASE THERE IS
ANY INCONSISTENCY OR CONFLICT BETWEEN THE ENGLISH VERSION AND ANY OTHER
LANGUAGE VERSION OF THE CONTENT OF THIS MATERIAL, THE ENGLISH VERSION SHALL
PREVAIL.
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1) Control Panel 10) Honeycomb Cooling Media
2) Remote Control Signal Receiver 11) Remote Control Battery
(included)
3) Louvers 12) Remote Control
4) Water Level Indicator 13) Water Tank
5) Handle 14) Drain Plug
6) Water Fill Door 15) Screws
7) Casters 16) Bottom Base Stands
8) Power Cord Wrap 17) Ice Packs
9) Rear Grill & Mesh Filter 18) Power Cord
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USE & OPERATION
Step 3:
Use a screwdriver to tighten ONE screw on
each of the four base stands.
Step 2:
Step 1:
Installation Steps:
Install the 4 bottom base stands on each corner
of the unit. Slide and lock them into place.
Carefully tip the unit horizontally onto one side.
Base
Prior to use, you must move the air cooler to the position you
would like it to stand. If you don't intend to move the air cooler
around often, it is recommended to install the bottom base
stands on the 4 corners of the unit for added balance and
support.
Warning: When the bottom base stands are installed, the unit
will not roll on the wheels. Remove the stands before rolling
and repositioning to another room.
Warning: When operating the unit, take care not to tip the unit over. When moving the air cooler,
make sure all water is removed from the unit. Move it slowly and carefully to avoid tipping the unit
over.
Before installation, make sure the unit is unplugged from the
electrical outlet and that no water is inside the unit.
Make sure to position the air cooler on a flat floor base with appropriate cross-ventilation, before you
set up and start using the product. Please refer to the COOLER LOCATION section of the separate
Safety & Maintenance Guide.
COOLER LOCATION
BASE INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL)

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USE & OPERATION
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CONTROL PANEL
1H 2H 4H 8H
Cool
Power Speed
Mode
Swing
Buttons on Control Panel
Wind Type Swing
Cool
Speed:
I = Ultra Low
II = Low
III = Medium
IV = High
Filter Alert
Timer:
1H
2H
4H
8H
Icons on Display Screen
Sleep
Timer

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USE & OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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FUNCTION BUTTONS
MODE
Press the button to select your desired wind type: Natural - Sleep - Normal .
POWER
Press the to turn the unit on. The cooler will start automatically at Ultra Low speed.
To turn the unit off, press button again.
SPEED
Press the button repeatedly to change the speed between Ultra Low (I) – Low (II) - Medium (III) -
High (IV). The indicator light will show the selected speed.
SWING
Press the button until is illuminated on the display screen. The louvers will begin to move
left to right automatically. You can manually adjust the louvers to change vertical air flow.
: While the unit is ON, press the button until the desired time duration setting is selected
and the indicator light will show the selected hours on the display screen. When the set
time has been reached, the unit will automatically turn off. The TIMER function allows
you to program the unit for up to 8 hours of use.
: When the unit is OFF, in a Standby Mode, press the button until the desired time
duration setting is selected and the indicator light will show the selected hours on the
display screen. The PRESET function allows you to program the unit for up to 8 hours.
When the preset time has been reached, the unit will automatically turn on. The fan speed
will start at Ultra Low speed.
TIMER / PRESET
TIMER
PRESET
NATURAL
SLEEP
NORMAL
: The fan speed alternates between Ultra Low, Low, Medium & High only.
: When Sleep Mode is selected, the air cooler will operate for 8 hours and the fan speed
will gradually decrease and eventually turn OFF when the 8 hour period is completed.
STAND BY MODE
Once the unit is plugged in, the POWER indicator light will be illuminated.
: You can select either Ultra Low, Low, Medium or High fan speeds.
Note: The Timer cannot be set to repeat automatically. It can only be set once and
needs to be reset again after it completes one cycle.

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USE & OPERATION (CONTINUED)
FUNCTION BUTTONS (CONTINUED)
FILTER ALERT
When the unit has an accumulative working time up to 200 hours, the will be illuminated.
Switch the unit OFF and carefully remove the filter from the unit and clean.
Replace the filter and switch ON the unit. Hold the button for approximately 2 seconds to turn off
the Filter Alert indicator light.
Filter Alert Light should not be illuminated until the filter requires cleaning again.
The frequency of filter cleaning depends on room environment conditions. Some rooms may require
changing more frequently than others.
AUTOOFF FUNCTION
If no buttons are pressed on the unit or remote control after a 15 hour period, the unit will
automatically turn OFF (except in Sleep Mode).
MEMORY FUNCTION
This unit has a memory function. When the unit is turned off the unit memorizes the last setting.
When the unit is switched on again the unit will operate under the previous settings.
COOL
Press the COOL button until is illuminated on the display screen. This activates evaporative
cooling. The water pump will operate and you will feel the cooler air after the Honeycomb Cooling
Media is completely wet. When the is not illuminated on the display screen, the unit switches to a
fan only mode, without evaporative cooling.
WARNING: Please ensure sufficient water is in the water tank otherwise the will flash on the
display screen and the cooler will start in a Fan only mode without evaporative cooling.

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USE & OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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REMOTE CONTROL
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The remote control requires a CR2025 (1 x 3V) coin type or equivalent battery for replacement.
Open the battery compartment at the back of the remote control and insert the battery inside.
Care must be taken to insert the batteries according to the correct polarity (+ / –) markings
shown inside the battery compartment.
Always point the remote control signal transmitter towards the unit when operating. Make sure
that the signal path is not obstructed.
Remove the batteries if the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time.
Do not drop the remote control.
Do not mix different types of batteries such as alkaline, carbon-zinc, or rechargeable batteries.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not recharge the battery.
Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product and safely disposed of as per
local regulations.
Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak.
This product contains a lithium button/coin cell battery. If a new or used lithium button/ coin
cell battery is swallowed or enters the body, it can cause severe internal burns and can lead to
death in as little as 2 hours. Always completely secure the battery compartment. If the battery
compartment does not close securely, stop using the product, remove the batteries, and keep it
away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of
the body, seek immediate medical attention.
The batteries shall be disposed of properly, including keeping them away from children.
Even used batteries may cause injury.
WARNING: Chemical Burn Hazard. Keep batteries away from children.
POWER :
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ON / OFF
Ultra Low / Low / Medium / High
Evaporative Cooling ON / OFF
Controls the motion of the louvers
Natural / Sleep / Normal
Display screen light On / Off
Controls the Timer / Preset function for
automatic on /off
SPEED
COOL
MODE
LIGHT
TIMER
SWING

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CAUTION:
Unplug the unit from the electrical socket before emptying or refilling
the water tank.
Open the Water Fill Door located on the side of the unit.
The Water Level Indicator is located at the front of the unit. Refill the
water tank when water level is low.
Do not fill water above the "Max." water level mark to avoid water droplets collecting on the louvers.
Check the water level in the tank before running the COOL function. Make sure that the water in the
tank is above the minimum water level mark. Running the unit in COOL mode with inadequate water
may cause pump failure.
NOTE: The water capacity refers to the total volume of water that can be contained within the air
cooler water tank and water distribution system. The water capacity in the tank at the “Max.” indicator
level may be lower than the actual water capacity of the air cooler.
WARNING: Do not fill water tank with dirty water or salt water. This can damage the unit and
Honeycomb media.
FILLING WITH WATER
Water
Fill Door

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Back Side
USE & OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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ADDING ICE PACKS
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to open the ice packs or consume the ice crystals from inside of the ice
packs.
Four re-freezble Ice Packs are included to help enhance the cooling effect when required.
Freeze the ice packs in a freezer. When frozen, you can insert them into the water tank of the air
cooler. You can choose to use all four at one time or use 2 at a time so you can exchange the ice
packs when one set has melted, for continuous cooling.
Ice pack
Turn OFF the unit and unplug unit from the electrical outlet.
Carefully pull out the Honeycomb Frame.
The Ice Packs can be placed into the tank once the Rear Grill
/ Mesh Filter & Honeycomb Frame with Honeycomb Cooling
Media have been removed from the back of the unit.
WARNING: NEVER open the Rear Grill/Mesh Filter while the unit is operating. Only access or
exchange the ice packs when the unit is turned OFF.
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Insert Ice Packs from the Back of the Unit:
IMPORTANT: Adding the ice packs into the water tank will increase the volume of water in the tank.
It is best to add the ice packs when the water tank is empty or only half-full, to avoid the water tank
over-flowing.

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USE & OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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In cooling mode, when water in the tank is below the minimum level the unit will automatically pause
evaporative cooling and then will flash.
Refill the water tank to deactivate the indicator in cooling mode. First switch OFF the unit and unplug
from the power outlet. Fill the water tank with water above the minimum water level mark. Plug in and
switch ON again.
To deactivate the indicator and continue using the unit as a fan (without evaporative cooling), switch
the unit OFF and then ON again. The Low Water indicator will not activate in Fan only mode.
The will flash again if the COOL function is activated while the water tank is still empty.
LOW WATER INDICATOR
Below are instructions on how to clean and maintain your air cooler. If the cooler will not be used
for a long period of time, please refer to the STORAGE & MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES located in
the separate Safety & Maintenance Guide.
WARNING:
Before cleaning the unit, power OFF the unit and disconnect from the electrical socket.
CLEANING & DRAINING THE WATER TANK
• Move the unit to a location where the water can be drained. Remove the cap from the drain plug
located at the bottom of the unit. Allow the tank to empty.
• Refill the water tank with clean water, up to the maximum level and drain it completely.
• Use a damp cloth to remove the dirt and dust from the surface of the unit. Never use corrosive
elements or chemicals to clean this product.
• When the product is not in use, store the unit in a dry place out of direct sunlight.