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I m p o r t a n t s a f e g u a rd s

• Use this appliance only as described in this instruction manual.

As with any electrical appliance, whilst the instructions aim to cover as many eventualities as possible caution and common sense should be applied when operating and installing this air conditioner.

• This appliance has been manufactured to cool and de-humidify domestic environments and should 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 line with the relevant national legislation.

• Should repairs be necessary, contact the nearest authorised Repair

Service Centre. Unauthorised servicing can be dangerous.

• This appliance is to be used by adults only; keep away from children.

• In the case that the power cable becomes damaged, this must be substituted only by specialised personnel authorised by the manufacturer.

• Always ensure the appliance is earthed. If you have any doubts check with a qualified electrician.

• Avoid using extension leads with the unit.

• Before cleaning or maintenance operations, always unplug the unit from the socket.

• Do not pull on or place strain on the power cable when moving the appliance.

• The appliance should not be installed where the atmosphere may contain combustible gases, oil or sulphur, or near heat sources.

• Do not rest hot or heavy objects onto the appliance.

• Remember to perform the descaling procedure at the end of each season (see page 13). In areas where the water is particularly hard

(rich in minerals), the use of a commercial anti-lime product added to the water is recommended. This can be requested from De’Longhi

LTD.

• Clean the filters 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 horizontally.

• Before transporting the unit drain the condensation collecting-tray and tank. After transportation, wait at least 1 hour before switching on the unit.

• The packaging materials can be recycled. You are therefore recommended to place them in the special containers for differentiated waste collection.

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How does your Pinguino work

D uring the summer, optimum comfort is achieved with a temperature of around 75°F (24 °C) and 50% relative humidity.

An air conditioner removes moisture and heat from the room where it is located. One advantage of portable air conditioning units over fitted models is that they can be moved from one room to another in the home or even transferred between different buildings.

The hot air in your room is passed through a coil cooled by refrigerant gas, removing excess heat and moisture before being discharged again into the room.

In single unit models, a small amount of this air is used to cool the refrigerant gas, then the hot and moist air is discharged outside.

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S e t t i n g u p

The following instructions will help you set up your air conditioning unit as efficiently as possible.

AIR CONDITIONING WITHOUT INSTALLATION

FOR INSTANT TEMPORARY USAGE

With just a few simple operations, Pinguino will restore comfortable conditions in your room:

• Fix the exhaust hose

25

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to the coupling on the back of the unit as shown in figure

A

.

• With a double casement window, use the suckers

27

provided to hold the two halves of the window together (fig.

C

).

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1

C

A

• Fix the window attachment of the hose

25

.

26

to the end

• Place the unit near a window or door.

• Open the window, or the door slightly and place the window attachment

26

as shown in figure

B

.

• Pinguino is equipped with an adjustable window bracket. If you have a sash window, place the bracket on the window sill, extend the bracket fully within the window frame and lower the window onto the bracket. Insert the nozzle of the exhaust hose into the slot, then connect the hose to the air conditioner (Fig. D).Thanks to the wing nut, it’s possible to use the window bracket also for sliding windows. Position the hole of the bracket so to allow a correct installation of the exhaust hose.

B

D

window bracket

S e t t i n g u p

AIR CONDITIONING WITH INSTALLATION

For more efficient use Pinguino can also be semi-permanently installed

• Fit the flange

24

• Fix the hose

25

supplied to the hole.

to the coupling on the back of the unit (figure

A

).

• Attach the end of the hose ge

24

25

as shown in the figure

F

.

to the flan-

F

MAX 47" (120 cm)

12"

30 cm

12"

30 cm

E

MIN 12" (30 cm)

To install, proceed as follows:

• Make a hole in a outside wall or through the glass of a window. Check the height and dimensions given in figure

E

When the hose

25

is not attached, close the hole with the bung on the flange

24

.

NOTE:

When the unit is installed semi-permanently, we recommend leaving a door slightly open

(1 cm is enough) to ensure an adequate exchange of air.

in a window pane in the wood sill of a window in the wall: for optimum results, insulate the section of the wall with suitable insulating material.

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Pre p a ra t i o n f o r u s e

HOW TO USE THE AIRCONDITIONER WITH WATER

These air conditioners can use both air and water to cool the condenser (the hot part) of the air conditioner.

To utilise the full potential of your air conditioner, the tank

5

needs to be filled with water. The water is used to increase the cooling power and reduce the noise level and energy consumption of the air conditioner. The water that is used is then expelled from the machine as water vapour through the exhaust hose

25

(it does not go into room).

Always use clean top water (which doesn’t contain salts). As a rule the water will usually last about 8 hours however this depends on the conditions within the room, such as temperature, humidity, insulation and aspect and number of people. In cool jet mode the water will also be used more quickly.

You may also use the airconditioner on air cooling only (without filling the water tank. if you only require the lower cooling power.

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A) To open the front panel

3

grip either side of the panel and gently pull the panel towards you and upwards. Remove the tank

5

Lifting it forward.

B) Turn the tank upside down and remove the plug, remove the extendible tube and fill the tank, leaving it on the ground.

C) After completing the filling procedure, replace the extendible hose, replace the cap and screw it in tightly. Return the tank to its place, with the writing FRONT clearly visible. Carefully hold the panel in the centre and lower to its closed position.

During the "water functioning" operation and in particularly silent locations (eg the bedroom) a slight gurgling sound may be heard. This is completely normal.

IN HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS

Water is extracted from the air in the room, this water is also used to cool the appliance. When the humidity is particulary high an excess of water may build up in the internal tank. This can be drained by removing the bung from the drain hose

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and draining into a suitable receptacle.

IMPORTANT: if the room temperature is 90°F (32°C) or over the airconditioner must be operated with water in the tank.

WARNING: Do not use water containing salt, eg. seawater or water treated using softening systems that utilize kitchen salt.

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Turning on and setting the timer

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Before plugging in check that:

• the mains supply corresponds to the power supply shown on the rating plate;

• the socket and the mains lead correspond to the power requirements of the appliance;

• the socket is suited to the plug, otherwise have the socket replaced;

• the socket is properly grounded.

The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damages due to failure in following normal safety procedures.

Replacement of the power cable must be carried out by qualified personnel.

PROGRAMMED MODE

1) Set the operating times by pushing out the notches on the dial corresponding to the period required (each notch represents 15 mins.)

2) Press the TIMER key

12

, the signal light

14

will come ON.

3) Make sure that the timer indicates the correct time (see instructions on setting).

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10

9

4

SETTING THE TIMER

The programmer/timer

13

, like all clocks, must be set to the exact time. If for example it is 4.00 pm., turn the dial in a clockwise direction (following the direction of the arrow) until the number 4 is lined up with the triangular pointer (the arrows indicates 4:00 P.M.

approximately ).

4) Select the desired function as shown in the chart overleaf.

N.B.: To override the programmed operating times, simply press the ON/OFF key timer signal lamp

14

will go out)

16

(the

11

10

9

4 pointer

N.B.: Never turn the dial in an anti-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.

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S e l e c t i n g f u n c t i o n s

AIR CONDITIONING FUNCTIONS

To turn the unit on in air conditioning mode, proceed as follows:

1. Press the

ON/OFF

button

11

(the signal light

10

will come on).

2. Rotate the function selector clockwise:

19

dial anti-

• Place the function selector in the

HIGH

pos. to operate the unit in air conditioning mode at maximum fan speed, after 3 minutes the signal light

15

will come on ).

• Place the function selector in the

LOW

pos. to operate the unit in air condtioning mode at minimum fan speed (the signal light

21

will come on, and then, after 3 minutes the signal light

16

will come on ).

3. Now set the required temperature by rotating the room thermostat dial

20

.

Note

The temperature is not expressed in degrees.

We recommend that you turn the thermostat dial to the maximum position. When the desired room temperature has been reached, slowly turn the thermostat in a clockwise direction until it arrives at the position where a click can be heard. The signal lights

15

(or

16

) will turn off.

The temperature selected in this way will automatically be regulated and maintained, and save energy. When regulating the thermostat, the air conditioning function is temporarily interrupted and the unit continues to operate in fan only mode. In this way, the appliance keeps the air temperature within the room even.

Delay on Start Up

1. A special safety device will delay the start of air conditionig by approximately 3 to 5 minutes when switching between functions or on initial start up.

2. You may also experience a slight delay between changing from one function to another.

COOL JET

The

cool jet

mode was conceived to provide the appliance with a greater cooling potential. This is particularly useful when you want to bring the temperature of a very warm room quickly down to a more comfortable level. In this case:

Make sure that the tank is full of water (see page 8);

Make sure that the function selector switch

19

is in the

HIGH

position.

Press the

Cool jet

button

22

.

After reaching the desired temperature, you can release the

Cool jet

button and reposition the selector switch to the

LOW

pos.

Doing so will make the operation quiter.

VENTILATION/FILTRATION

Rotate the function selector

19

clockwise.

• Press the

ON/OFF

button light

10

will come on).

11

(the signal

• Place the function selector on the “

FreshZone

” position and choose the desired fan speed (min/max). The signal light

18

will come on).

17

or

PROBLEM WARNING LIGHT

The lighted pilot light

23

indicates that the safety device of the pressure switch has switched on. In this case the appliance is deactivated. To restore the proper functioning of the appliance, eliminate the possible causes of the problem and press the restore button

6

.

The causes may be:

1)

The exhaust hose forms a siphon in which condensation water has accumulated:

in this case, it is necessary to drain the accumulated out of the machine, outwards

(never towards the air conditioner) and eliminate the siphon on the hose.

2)

The exhaust hose is obstructed:

eliminate the obstacles which obstruct the expulsion of the air to the outside.

If, after having repositioned the drainage tube, the machine still does not start up, the problem might be more complicated (ex.: obstructed ventilation fan) and could require the assistance of the Authorised Service Centre.

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R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s

PURIFICATION FILTER

In addition to dust, this purification filter is able to capture even the smallest sized particles and impurities (up to 0.003 millimetres), such as cigarette smoke.

The purification filter should never be used with the dust filter, which is also included with the appliance. Therefore:

A

. If you wish to use the purification filter:

Remove the purification filter from the filter housing;

Remove the aspiration grill

7

(fig. H on page

12) and the dust filter which is attached to this.

Remove the purification filter from its packaging.

Anchor the filter to the appliance by attaching the two plastic pieces on the filter to the special supports on the air conditioner

(see the illustration below).

Set the dust filter aside.

B

. If the dust filter is sufficient:

Remove the purification filter from the filter housing and set it aside.

exception is in the case of installation through a hole in the wall or window. In this case, you are recommended to allow a small amount of air to enter through a door or window to guarantee an adequate exchange of air.

• Protect the room from direct exposure to the sun’s rays by drawing the curtains and/or partially lowering the blinds so as to maximise energy savings.

• Do not rest objects on the air conditioning unit.

• Do not obstruct the air intake

7

or outlet

1

.

• Make sure there are no heat sources in the room.

• Do not use outdoors.

do not cover

RECOMMENDATIONS

Follow these recommendations to achieve maximum efficiency from your air conditioning unit:

• Close the doors and windows in the room where the unit is functioning. The only lower the blinds or draw the curtains close doors and windows

• Make sure the unit is located on a

level

floor. If necessary, place the two blocking devices

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under the front wheels .

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M a i n t e n a n c e

Before cleaning or maintaining the unit, always turn the unit off by releasing the ON/OFF button

11 and unplug from the mains

.

CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

We recommend cleaning the appliance with a slightly damp cloth then drying with a dry cloth. For safety reasons, do not wash the air conditioner with water.

Precautions

Never clean with benzene, alcohol or solvents. Never spray liquid insecticide or similar.

CLEANING THE FILTERS

Dust filter

All of the models are equipped with a dust filter able to capture the dust particles suspended in the air.

In order to maintain the effectiveness of your air conditioner unaltered over time, remember to clean the dust filter every week.

1. Remove the aspiration grill

7

, (see fig.

G

);

2. Remove the filter holder housing by detaching it from the external grill. To detach it, press on the two wings found on the side of the filter holder (see fig.

H

)

Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust deposits on the filter. If the filter is very dirty,

2

1

fig.

G

immerse it in warm water, rinsing it thoroughly.

The temperature of the water should be kept under 40°C.

After washing it, let the filter dry before reinserting it into the holder.

fig.

H

Purification filter

Clean the external side of the purification filter once a week. Use a vacuum cleaner at an intermediate power level. Never clean the inside of the filter. Replace the purification filter at the end of each season or in any case, when it is no longer effective. The purification filter can be purchased in the store as an accessory or at an Authorised Service

Centre as a replacement part. Alternatively, the dust filter included with the appliance may be used in place of the purification filter.

CLEANING THE RESERVOIR

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It is recommended that you clean this at least once a month using the following method:

• turn off the appliance and remove the plug from the electrical outlet.

• open the front panel

3

and remove the tank

5

.

• remove the bung from the drainage hose

9

which can be found at the back the air conditioner and empty out the water to a container.

• after draining off the water, replace the drainage hose plug.

• remove the dirt by scrubbing gently with a cloth where the tank is positioned.

START OF SEASON CHECKS

Check that the power cord and socket are undamaged and that the ground installation is efficient.

Carefully observe the installation instructions.

RECOMMENDED OPERATIONS TO

PERFORM AT THE END OF THE SEASON

1) Proceed with scaling procedures (see page 13).

2) Remove the water from the collection reservoir

4

.

3) Operate the appliance in the ventilation only mode for about half an hour in order to thoroughly dry the inside of the air conditioner.

4) Turn off the appliance and remove the plug from the outlet.

5) Remove the drainage hose

21

.

6) Clean the filter and dry it thoroughly before replacing it in the appliance.

7) Cover the appliance so that dust does not build up.

De s c a l i n g

When the scale deposits become excessive

(on average, after about 400 hours of operation) or in any case, at least once each season, it is very important to proceed with the decalcification of the appliance as described below.

To remove the scale from the appliance, you need:

• 20% of descaling liquid

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• 80% of clean water

(corresponding to a diluted solution of 75%)

Proceed as follows:

1) Remove the tank

5

from the appliance and drain the water remaining in the collection reservoir ge hose

9

(fig.

I

4

).

by using the draina-

2) Close the drainage hose

9

. Pour 500 ml of decalcifying liquid and

2 litreS of clean water into the collection reservoir

4

which is found under the tank

(fig.

L

), on the bottom of the appliance.

3) Operate the air conditioner for about half an hour.

4) After this, drain out all of the liquid remaining in the collection reservoir and rinse thoroughly (fig.

I

). During the rinsing process, the drainage hose must be open and the appliance functioning.

5) Unplug the appliance from the mains and clean the collection reservoir thoroughly with a clean cloth.

6) After cleaning the collection reservoir, the air conditioner can be used normally.

fig.

I

fig.

L

IF TRACES OF SUDS CAN BE SEEN IN THE WATER WHEN THE MACHINE IS USED AGAIN AFTER IT HAS

BEEN CLEANED AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, THIS IS NORMAL HOWEVER, IF THERE ARE A LOT OF SUDS

RINSE THE APPLIANCE AGAIN THOROUGHLY TO REMOVE ALL TRACES OF CLEANING PRODUCT.

REQUEST ADDITIONAL QUANTITIES OF DECALCIFYING LIQUID FROM DE' LONGHI LTD.

ATTENTION:

The use of products other than De' Longhi could cause damage to the internal components of the appliance and invalidate the terms of the warranty.

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Troubleshooting

If the unit is not working properly, this may be due to small problems that you can easily resolve yourself.

Follow these instructions carefully before contacting your local Authorised Technical Service Centre.

PROBLEM CAUSE

The air conditioner is completely turned off

•

• it is not plugged in there is no electricity

• plug in

• wait

REMEDY

the air conditioner is on (signal light

10

) but the appliance doesn't start

• The teeth of the timer are in the rest mode

The unit works but does not cool the room

• three minutes have not passed since it was turned on

• windows open

• a heat source is operating in the room (burner, light, etc.) or there are a lot of people

• the air outlet hose has come detached from the coupling

• thermostat adjusted too high

• air filters clogged

• the output of the unit is insufficient for the conditions or size of the room

• proceed with a new setting of the timer

• wait three minutes (safety device) before the appliance start cooling.

• close the windows

• eliminate heat sources

• fit the hose in the coupling

• lower the thermostat

• clean/replace filters

The unit works for only a short time

•

• there is a kink in the exaust hose the exaust hose is blocked

• there are too many curves in the outlet tube

• the fan is blocked

• position the exaust hose correctly

• check there are no blockages preventing the discharge of air to the outside

• rearrange the hose correctly

• contact the Service Centre

Technical specification

RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Power supply

Max. absorbed power in air conditioning see rating plate

“

Refrigerating capacity

Refrigerant “

“

Number of fan speeds

Max. air flow .

2

370 m 3 /h

Dimensions:

• width

• height

• depth

580 mm 22 21 /

64

”

785 mm 30 13 /

32

”

435 mm 17 1 /

8

”

Room temperature 70°F -90°F (21 ÷ 32°C)

This appliance contains substances which, if released into the atmosphere, would damage the ozone layer. Care should therefore be taken not to perforate the refrigerant circuit. At the end of its working life, delivery the air conditioning unit to a special collection centre.

FOR UNITED STATES ONLY:

LIMITED WARRANTY

We warrant each DE’LONGHI AIR-CONDITIONER to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Our obligation under this warranty is to provide one year parts and labor free from purchase 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 Alternatign Current (AC) circuit. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties 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 connection 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-CONDITIO-

NER which has been subjected to misuse, negligence or accidents.

If repairs become necessary or spare parts are needed, plese 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

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