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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Use this appliance only as described in this instruction manual. As with all electrical equipment, the instructions aim to cover as many eventualities as possible, caution and common sense should be applied when operating and installing this appliance. This appliance is designed for home air conditioning and must not be used for other purposes. It is dangerous to modify or alter the characteristics of the appliance in any way.
WHAT IS THE WATER-AIR PINGUINO During the summer, you feel comfortable at a temperature of between 75 - 80°F (24 - 27°C) with a relative humidity of about 50%. An air conditioner removes excess moisture and heat from the room where it is located. Compared with wall mounted models, portable air conditioners have the advantage that they can be moved from one room to another in the home or be transported from one building to another. Hot air from the room is passed through a coil cooled by refrigerant gas.
Description A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U Air outlet grille Control panel with advanced LCD display Handle Grille Castors Air intake grille with dust filter Condensate drain connector Power cable Tank door Pull out tank Air exhaust hose Remote control Air exhaust hose housing Window outlet Silver ion filter (certain models only) Electrostatic filter (certain models only) Sucker Indicator paper Flange with cap Window bracket Water drain hose + cap A B C D J I E A K L F S T N M C O Q
PREPARING FOR USE 3 The instructions below will enable you to prepare your air conditioner for operation as efficiently as possible. Before use, make sure the air intake and outlet grilles are unobstructed. 1 2 Air-conditioning without installation Just a few simple steps and your comfort is ensured with your appliance: • Fit the air exhaust hose in the housing at the back of the appliance (fig. 1).
9 Keep the air hose as short and free of curves as possible to avoid bottlenecks. Air-conditioning with installation If required, your appliance can be installed semipermanently (Fig. 6). Proceed as follows: • Drill a 5.27 inch (134 mm) dia. hole in an outside wall or through a window pane, respecting the heights shown in fig. 7. in the wooden kickboard of a French window 10 6 in the wall: you are recommended to insulate the section of wall using suitable insulation.
PREPARING FOR OPERATION IN WATER MODE ke lightly. After about a minute, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 red squares appear, depending on the hardness of the water. The appliance can be set to three different water hardness levels soft (H1), medium (H2) and hard (H3). Determine the hardness of the water you will be using by comparing the red squares on the indicator paper with the table below. Once the appliance has been installed, it is ready for use.
Replacing the limescale filter 12 Turn the appliance off and unplug it from the outlet. Make sure there is no water in the appliance by emptying the tank and internal tray as described in the section: “End of season operations”. Lay the appliance on its back as shown in figure 16. Rest it on a towel or piece of cardboard to avoid scratches or damage. Remove the filter cover by unscrewing the four screws (fig. 16).
15 ON/Standby button 16 MODE button (selects the modes) 17 Signal receiver 16 1 Resin filter Cover 17 2 6 7 8 5 3 9 4 10 12 11 17 13 16 14 15 18 OPERATING FROM THE CONTROL PANEL The control panel enables you to manage all the main functions of the appliance, however some functions are only available through the use of the remote control.
4 12 1 2 3 10 10 11 11 4 Air conditioning mode (fig. 20) 17 Dehumidifying mode (fig. 21) 17 Ideal for hot muggy weather when you need to cool and dehumidify the room. 16To set this mode correctly:13 • Press the MODE button a number of times until the air-conditioning symbol appears. • Select the target temperature5by pressing 14 the or button until the corresponding value is displayed. 8 • Select the required fan speed by pressing 10 the button.
12 13 14 15 16 22 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 SMART mode (fig. 23) SMART mode creates ideal comfort conditions in the room. The appliance automatically establishes whether to operate in air conditioning, fan or stand-by mode depending on the environmental conditions detected. To set this mode: • Press the MODE button a number of times until the SMART symbol appears. • Choose the required fan speed.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL • • Point the remote control at the receiver on the appliance. The remote control must be no more than 23 ft (7 meters) away from the appliance (without obstacles between the remote control and the receiver). The remote control must be handled with extreme care. Do not drop it or expose it to direct sunlight or sources of heat. • USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The first part of the controls on the remote control are the same as those on the control panel of the appliance (fig.
BOOST function (fig. 26) Sleep function (fig. 28) Ideal for the summer to cool rooms rapidly. Activate by simply pressing the button. The appliance operates in air conditioning mode at maximum fan speed and maximum power. While this function is selected, it is not possible to set the temperature or change fan speed. This function is useful for the night as it gradually reduces operation of the appliance, turning it off after 8 hours.
PROGRAMMING THE TIMER 31 The timer can be programmed to start and stop the appliance when required. 32 Programming start up • • • Press the button. The start-up time and symbol flashes on the remote control display (fig. 29). Press the or buttons to set the time you want the appliance to start up. When that time is reached, press the OK button to confirm (fig. 30).
SELF-DIAGNOSIS The appliance has a self diagnosis system to identify a number of malfunctions. Error messages are displayed on the appliance display. IF ... IS DISPLAYED, ...WHAT SHOULD I DO? The appliance is fitted with a frost protection device to avoid excessive formation of ice. The appliance starts up again automatically when the defrosting process is completed. Low Temperature (frost prevention) Empty the internal safety tank following the instructions in the section “End of season operations”.
TIPS FOR CORRECT USE 35 To ensure optimal results from your air conditioner, follow these recommendations: • close the windows and doors in the room to be air conditioned (fig. 33). When installing the air conditioner semi-permanently, you should leave a door slightly open (as little as 0.39 inch. (1 cm)) to guarantee proper ventilation. do not cover the appliance 33 • make sure the air conditioner is standing on a level surface. If necessary, place the castor locks under the front wheels.
CLEANING Certain models have a silver ion dust filter and an additional electrostatic filter in the grill at the back Before cleaning or maintenance, turn the appliance off by pressing the button on the control panel or remote control, wait for a few seconds then unplug from the outlet. Silver ion filter This dust filter is treated with silver ions which not just retain dust particles, but also have an efficient antibacterial action.
Cleaning of the silver ion filter and of the electrostatic filter (certain models only) 40 To clean the silver ion dust filter, the electrostatic filter must be temporarily removed. To clean the filters, use a vacuum cleaner at medium power. The silver ion filter can be washed with lukewarm water. Leave to dry completely and replace. The electrostatic filter is not washable but it should be replaced at least once every two seasons.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Power supply voltage Limit conditions see rating plate Room temperature for air conditioning 70÷95 °F (21÷35°C) GUARANTEE Maximum absorbed power in air conditioning “ Refrigerant “ Cooling capacity “ The terms of the guarantee and technical assistance are given in the documentation accompanying your appliance. Transport, filling, cleaning, recovery and disposal of refrigerant should be performed by a technical service centre appointed by the manufacturer only.
TROUBLESHOOTING problem CAUSE SOLUTION The air conditioner does not come on • • • there is no current it is not plugged into the outlet the internal safety device has tripped • • • wait plug into the outlet call the Service Center The air conditioner works for a short time only • there are bends or kinks in the air exhaust hose • • something is preventing the air from being discharged • position the air hose correctly, keeping it as short and free of curves as possible to avoid bottlenecks.
De’Longhi is the distributor of Kenwood home appliances. This warranty applies to all home appliances with De’Longhi or Kenwood brand names Limited Warranty We warrant each De’Longhi AIR CONDITIONER to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
