PAC F 17 OEKO - Climatisation DELONGHI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PAC F 17 OEKO DELONGHI

Thank you for having purchased an appliance made by De’ Longhi, the international leader in portable

air conditioning units. Thanks to our years of experience all around the world we are constantly improving

the quality and performance of Pinguino. We are confident that you will be satisfied with your purchase

and enjoy the cool comfort created by the Pinguino for many years to come. You should spend some

time reading this instruction manual and keep it handy to refer to in order to use your Pinguino in condi-

tions of maximum efficiency and peace of mind.

Chère Cliente, Cher Client,

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During the summer, optimum comfort is achieved with a temperature of between 24 and 27˚C

and about 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, losing excess

heat and moisture before being

discharged again into the room.

In single unit models (Pinguino), a

small part of this air is used to

cool the refrigerant gas befo-

re, hot and moist air is being

In suitcase models, the cir-

cuit is cooled using the air

Each Pinguino and Super-

Pinguino can also be used

ECO by Pinguino is the

latest generation of ecolo-

gical air conditioners. Pin-

guino does not contain

gases dangerous to the

(CFC/HCFC). In addition, thanks

to the extreme efficiency of the

appliance, not only does it save you

money on your electric bills, but it saves

the environment by not negatively contributing

to the greenhouse effect."

For more details, contact or visit our Internet site

What is Pinguino Pinguino and SuperPinguino

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ENGLISH Important Safe-guards

• 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 characteri-

• The appliance must be installed in conformity with the

relevant national legislation.

• Should repairs be necessary, contact the nearest

authorised Repair Service Centre. Unauthorised servi-

cing can be dangerous.

• In the case that the power cable becomes damaged,

this must be substituted only by specialised personnel

authorised by the manufacturer.

• This appliance is to be used by adults only; keep chil-

• Always ground the appliance. Have the electrical

system checked by 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 atmo-

sphere may contain combustible gases, oil or sulphur,

or near heat sources.

• If the appliance is utilised in areas where there is no

ventilation of air, it is necessary to take precautions to

avoid that the refrigerant gases that may leak from the

appliance do not remain in the room, thereby causing

• This appliance must be utilised and installed only in

rooms with a total volume of 15 cubic metres or greater.

• After turning off the conditioner, always wait at least

three minutes before turning it on again.

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

• Clean the anti-bacterial 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. Avoid transpor-

tation, 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.

• Do not cover this appliance with bags when is not in use.

• Unventilated area where the appilance using flamma-

ble refrigerants is installed shall be so constructed that

any leaked refrigerants will not stagnate so as to cause a

fire or an explosion hazard caussed by igniting stagnant

refrigerants from other source such as electric heater,

stove and similar home applications.

• The refrigerant used in this appliance would cause

damage to the ozone layer if relased into the atmo-

sphere. Therefore at the end of the working life of the

appliance the unit should be taken to a recycling centre

for disposal of the refrigerant.

• Keep the unit at least 50 cm away from inflammable

substances (alcohol etc) or pressurised containers (eg.

• The appliance must be used only as indicated in this

manual. These instructions are not intended to cover as

many as possible conditions and situations which may

arise. As with all household appliances installation, ope-

ration and conservation should be carried out prudently

and following common sense.

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

The appliance must always be installed for use taking care that there are no obstacles blocking

the ventilation and exhaust fans.

AIR CONDITIONING WITHOUT INSTALLATION FOR INSTANT TEMPORARY USAGE With just a few simple operations, Pinguino will

restore comfortable conditions in your room:

• Fix the air outlet hose to the coupling

on the back of the unit as shown in figu-

• With a double casement window, use the

suckers provided to hold the two hal-

ves of the window together (fig. C).

• Fix the window attachment to the end

• Place the unit near a window or a French

• Open the window or French window sligh-

tly and place the window attachment

as shown in figure B.

AIR CONDITIONING WITH INSTALLATION Pinguino can also be semi-permanently

• Fit the flange supplied to the hole.

• Fix the hose to the coupling on the

back of the unit (figure A).

• Attach the end of the hose to the

flange as shown in the figure E.

To install, proceed as follows:

• Make a hole in a wall communicating with

the outside or through the pane of a win-

dow. Respect the height and dimensions

When the hose is not attached, close the

hole with the bung on the flange .

When the unit is installed semi-permanently,

we recommend leaving a door slightly open

(1 cm is enough) to ensure an adequate

D E DEHUMIDIFICATION Position the appliance in the room without

inserting the hose; in this way the dehumidi-

fied air will exhaust directly into the room.

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Turning on and Selecting functions

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Before plugging in check that:

• the mains supply corresponds to the value

shown in the specifications table;

• the socket and the mains lead correspond

to the power requirements of the applian-

• the socket is suited to the plug ,

otherwise have the socket replaced;

• the socket is properly grounded. The

manufactures 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.

AS AIR CONDITIONER With the unit turned off, the function selector is in

the “O” position. To turn the unit on in air condi-

tioning mode, proceed as follows:

1. Rotate the function selector dial clockwise:

• Place the large star symbol in line with

the reference mark to operate the unit in air

conditioning mode at maximum fan speed.

• Place the small star symbol in line with the

reference mark to operate the unit in air

conditioning mode at minimum fan speed.

2. Now set the required temperature by rotating

the room thermostat dial .

The temperature is not expressed in degrees. We

therefore recommend rotating the room ther-

mostat dial to the maximum cool position.

When room temperature has reached the requi-

red level, rotate the thermostat dial SLOWLY

clockwise until the thermostat is activated, tur-

ning the unit off. This programs the unit to the

precise level of comfort required which will then

be automatically maintained by the thermostat

with considerable energy savings. When regula-

ting the thermostat, the air conditioning function

is temporarily interrupted and the unit continues

to operate in fan/ventilation only mode. In this

way, the appliance keeps the air temperature in

the room homogeneous.

Note: cool air is discharged from grill only

after a delay of three to five minutes.

AIR FILTRATION WITH FAN Rotate the function selector anti-clockwise.

• Place the large symbol (or the simbol

) in line with the reference mark to ope-

rate the unit at maximum fan speed.

• Place the small symbol (or the simbol )

in line with the reference mark to operate

the unit at minimum fan speed.

The symbol indicates the presence of the

purification filter, able to capture tiny particles

as small as 0.3 thousandths of a millimeter.

HOW TO DEHUMIDIFY (only for some model)

When the appliance is working as an air conditioner,

it automatically reduces the excess humidity in the air

present in the room. This is collected in the tank .

Some models have the facility to dehumidify as a

separate function. In this case turn the function

in an clockwise direction until the

In the dehumidifying mode, air colder than the

room temperature will exhaust from the air exhaust

grille. Conversely, air warmer than room tempera-

ture will be exhausted from the opening on the

back of the appliance.

THE LEDS Led displays come on depending on the selected function or as warning of possible anomalies.

* The leds will light up 3 minutes after the machine is turned on (that is, when the compressor

starts to work). They will turn off when the temperature set by the thermostat is reached.

** The leds will light up 3 minutes after the machine is turned on (that is, when the compressor

When in the dehumidifying mode, the appliance operates continuously. If the temperature is

too low, the anti-freeze thermostat intervenes, interrupting the operation.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (U.K. ONLY)

A) If your appliance comes fitted with a plug, it will incorporate a 13 Amp fuse. If it does not fit your socket, the plug should be cut off from the mains lead, and on appropriate plug fitted, as below. warning: Very carefully dispose of the cut off plug after removing the fuse: do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard.

With alternative plugs not incorporating a fuse, the circuit must be protected by a 15 Amp fuse. If the plug is a moulded- on type, the fuse cover must be re-fitted when changing the fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse to BS 1362. In theevent of losing the fuse cover, the plug must NOT be used until a replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your nea-rest electrical dealer. The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that as marked on the base of the plug.B) If your appliance is not fitted with a plug, please follow the instructins provided below:WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHEDIMPORTANTThe wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance withthe following code:Green and yellow EarthBlue NeutralBrown LiveAs the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not corre-spond with the coloured markings identifying the terminalsin your plug, proceed as follows:The green and yellow wire must be connected to the termi-nal in the plug marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked withthe letter N or coloured black.The brown wire must be connected to the terminal markedwith the letter L or coloured red.

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Follow these recommendations to achieve

maximum efficiency from your air conditio-

• Close the doors and windows in the room

where the unit is functioning. The only

exception is in the case of installation throu-

gh a hole in the wall. 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

• Do not obstruct the air intake grille or

• Make sure there are no heat sources in the

• Do not install the heater in humid environ-

• Do not use the appliance outdoors.

close doors and windows

lower the blinds or draw the curtains

• Make sure the unit is located on a level

floor. If necessary, place the two blocking

devices under the front wheels .

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ENGLISH intake grilleanti-dust filterpurificationfilter Before cleaning or maintenance, always turn the

unit off by placing the selector in the “O” position

and unplug from the mains.

CLEANING THE EXTERNAL UNIT We recommend cleaning the unit with a sli-

ghtly damp cloth then drying with a dry cloth.

For safety reasons, do not wash the air condi-

Never clean with benzene, alcohol or sol-

vents. Never spray liquid insecticide or similar.

Do not use sharp instruments to clean or to

speed up the defrosting of the refrigerator unit.

CLEANING THE AIR FILTERS.

To maintain the air conditioning unit at peak

efficiency, you are recommended to:

1. Clean the anti-dust filter weekly.

2. Replace the filters at the end of each sea-

son or when spent (follow the instructions on

the unit near the filter).

The air purification filters are located behind the

two intake grilles. The grilles contain the filters.

To clean the filters:

1.Remove the intake grilles by rotating them

2.Remove the first air filter (white).

To remove dust deposited on the anti-dust fil-

ter, use a vacuum cleaner. If very dirty, rinse

repeatedly in warm water at a temperature

of not more than 40°C.

After washing, dry the filter. To replace, put

the filters back into the filter holder, then hook

the latter to the unit.

END OF SEASON OPERATIONS Take out the condensation tank located in

the rear of the unit and empty it.

Empty the residual water by removing the

bung in the drainage hose .

After replacing the bung, put the condensa-

Clean the anti-povere filters and dry well

BEGIN OF SEASON CHECKS Check that the power cable and socket are

undamaged and that the earth installation is

3.Remove the filter holder holding the anti-

dust filter by unhooking it from the external

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PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS The air conditioner

the plug is not inserted into the electrical outlet

• the fan is blocked

• the security device was triggered

• the security float was triggered

• plug in the appliance

• call the Service Centre

• call the Service Centre

• the exhaust hose is twisted

• the exhaust hose is blocked

• the drain hose is bent

• position exhaust tube correctly

• check if there are obstacles

blocking the exhaust of air out

• a heat source is operating in the room (bur-

ner, light, etc.) or there are a lot of people

• the exhaust tube has come out of place

• air filters clogged

• the output of the unit is insufficient for the

conditions or size of the room

• close the open window

• remove the heat source

• reinsert the hose into its place

• clean the filter or replace

• clean the filter or replace it

Strange odour in the

• condensation collection basin is full

• incorrect installation of the appliance

• empty the basin and drain the

water with the drainage tube

found on the back side of the

• see page 16 to properly install

• the appliance’s security system has interve-

• wait for 3 minutes

• condensation collection basin is full • Empty the basin.

If the light is still on, consult the

The air conditioner doe-

sn’t work for about 3

minutes from turning on

in air conditioning “

when dehumidifying “

Refrigerating capacity* “

* Standard conditions:

Room temperature 27°C

47% relative humidity

Outside temperature 35°C

41% relative humidity

The transportation, loading, cleaning, recovery, and breaking down of the refrigerant agents

must be effected only by the technical service centres authorised by the manufacturer.

The break down of the appliance must be done only by specialised personnel authorised by the

* Conditions standards:

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