User manual DELONGHI PAC 29ECO

[. . . ] Check that the room (particularly if it is small) is not "air-tight"; a drop in pressure could cause a malfunction and thereby activate the safety switch. Air entering the room through door and window cracks is normally sufficient. The unit can also be used as a "temporary" installation for use in any room with a window or french window; this "temporary" installation can be used at any time until it is ready for permanent installation. [. . . ] At the same time, the quantity of air discharged from the rear hose will increase. Open the water container compartment door, tip the container forwards and lift up to remove. Remove the cap, pull out the extendable tube and fill the container, standing it on the floor. After filling, replace the extendable tube, screw the cap on tightly and return the container to its place, making sure the word FRONT is facing out. During "water condensation" cooling function and in particularly quiet surroundings (eg. This may be regarded as perfectly normal. Warning: Do not use water containing salt, eg. seawater or water treated using softening systems that utilize kitchen salt. 24 AIR COOLING FUNCTION If the air cooling function of PAC 29 ECO is chosen, it is not necessary to fill the water container. FINAL CHECK In order to obtain maximum performance from your air-conditioner, make sure that: -- doors and windows in the room to be air-conditioned are closed (except for temporary installation, in which case a window must be left partially open). CLOSE THE WINDOWS CLOSE THE DOORS DRAW THE CURTAINS -- the room is well shaded from direct sunlight by drawing curtains and/or partially lowering blinds or shutters, to avoid excessive energy consumption LOWER THE BLINDS -- the intake and outlet vents are free of any obstruction at all times -- there are no sources of heat in the room. DO NOT COVER THE AIR-CONDITIONER IS NOW READY FOR USE, so let's now take a look at the controls. 25 CONTROL PANEL ON/OFF button ON/OFF pilot light A B "Alarm" pilot light Timer ON/OFF pilot light Timer notches Thermostat Timer ON/OFF button Selecting fan speed button Thermostat C SETTING THE TIMER The programmer/timer, like all clocks, must be set to the exact time. (16. 00), turn the dial in a clockwise direction (following the direction of the arrow) until the number 16 is lined up with the triangular pointer (the arrows indicates 4:00 P. M. approximately ). PROGRAMMED MODE 1) Release B TIMER button 2) Set the operating times by pushing out the notches on the dial corresponding to the period required (each notch represents 15 mins. ) 3) Check that the timer indicates the correct time (see instructions on setting). Operating time Funzionamento 21 20 19 16 arrow pointer 21 20 19 16 Note: 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. 4) Select the desired function as shown in the chart overleaf. 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. The unit can be used in either programmed or nonprogrammed mode. Note 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 (thick green line = maximum cold). When the desired temperature has been reached, turn the thermostat slowly away from the maximum cooling position until the appliance switches off. The air-conditioner is now programmed to maintain the exact temperature at all times. before switching on again. 26 HOW TO START UP THE CONDITIONER (see control panel on the opposite page) Plug the appliance into the mains. Select the "programmed" or "non programmed" mode (see previous page) Select the fan speed required pressing "Fan speed" key C. AIR-CONDITIONING Key A ON/OFF (Conditioning) must be released Turn the thermostat to Max. ON/OFF signal lamp (conditioning) will come on. The appliance comes on If not, refer to pg. 30 To switch off the appliance, press key A (ON/OFF main switch). 27 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS -- In hard water areas, it is advisable to use a solution to reduce calcium deposit. [. . . ] CLEANING EXTERNAL HOUSING Clean with a damp cloth and rub over with a clean dry cloth. 30 Periodic Servicing (IMPORTANT) This appliance should be de-scaled whenever the calcium deposit becomes excessive (on average after 400 operating hours) or in any event at least once every season. INSTRUCTIONS FOR DE-SCALING You will need: 1/4 liter de-scaling fluid (supplied with appliance) 1 liter clean water = 80% dilution a) Remove the container from the unit and drain away any water left in the collecting tray with the drainage tube. Pour 1/4 liter of de-scaling fluid and 1 l clean water into the collecting tray situated under the container, at the bottom of the unit. [. . . ]