IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • Use this appliance only as described in this instruction manual. As with all electrical equip- ment, whilst the instructions aim to cover as many eventualities as possible, caution and common sense should be applied when operating and installing this appliance. •...
R290* PECIFIC WARNINGS FOR APPLIANCES WITH REFRIGERANT GAS • Read the warnings carefully. • When defrosting or cleaning, use only the implements recom- mended by the manufacturer. • The appliance must be placed in a room without continuously operating sources of ignition (for example: open flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric heater).
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WHAT IS THE PINGUINO During the summer, you feel comfortable at a temperature of between 24 and 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 installed 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.
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DESCRIPTION A Air outlet grille control panel castors handles evaporator air intake grille with dust filter air exhaust hose housing condenser air intake grille continuous condensate drain connection condensate tank power cable flange cap air exhaust hose window outlet suckers castor locks continuous drain hose with coupling remote control...
PREPARING FOR USE The instructions below will enable you to prepare your air condi- tioner for operation as efficiently as possible. Before use, make sure the air intake and outlet grilles are unob- structed. IR-CONDITIONING WITHOUT INSTALLATION Just a few simple steps and your comfort is ensured with your appliance: •...
AIR-CONDITIONING WITH INSTALLATION If required, your appliance can also be installed semi-perma- nently (Fig. 7). Proceed as follows: • Drill a 106 mm dia. hole respecting the heights shown in fig. 8 30 cm following the indications in figs. 9, 10 and 11. 30 cm in the window pane •...
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL PANEL 1 ON/Standby button (on/off) 8 Speed indicator 2 MODE button (selects the modes): Air 9 BOOST symbol conditioning, dehumidifying, air 10 SLEEP symbol purifying/fan, Smart. 11 Timer symbol 3 Air conditioning symbol 12 Ioniser symbol 4 Dehumidifying symbol 13 Increase button (+) 5 Air purifying/fan symbol 14 Decrease button (-)
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IR CONDITIONING MODE (FIG. 13) Ideal for hot muggy weather when you need to cool and dehu- midify the room. To set this mode correctly: • Press the MODE button a number of times until the air-condi- tioning symbol appears. •...
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IR PURIFYING/FAN MODE (FIG. 17) When using the appliance in this mode, the air exhaust hose does not need to be attached. To set this mode correctly: • Press the MODE button a number of times until the fan symbol appears.
DESCRIPTION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL 1 Air conditioning symbol 2 Dehumidifying symbol 3 Fan symbol 4 SMART symbol 5 Signal transmission 6 Selected temperature scale indica- 7 Relative humidity indicator 8 BOOST symbol 9 SLEEP symbol 10 Ioniser symbol (certain models only) 11 WATERSAVE symbol (not active in this model) 12 AUTOFAN indicator...
NSERTING OR REPLACING THE BATTERIES • Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control (fig. 19); • Insert two R03 “AAA” 1.5V batteries in the correct position (see instructions inside the battery compartment); • Replace the cover. If the remote control unit is replaced or disposed of, the batteries must be removed and discarded in accordance with current legislation as they are harm ful to the environment.
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LEEP FUNCTION (FIG. 22) This function is useful for the night as it gradually reduces opera- tion of the appliance, turning it off after 8 hours. To set this function correctly: • Select the operating mode (air conditioning, dehumidifying or smart as described above. •...
ROGRAMMING THE TIMER The timer can be programmed to start up and shut down to fit in with your needs. Programming start up • Press the ON button. The start-up time and message "ON TIMER" flash on the remote control display (fig. 25). •...
TIPS FOR CORRECT USE To get the best from your air conditioner, follow these recom- mendations: • close the windows and doors in the room to be air conditio- ned (fig. 29). When installing the air conditioner semi-perma- nently, you should leave a door slightly open (as little as 1 cm) close doors and to guarantee correct ventilation.
CLEANING Before cleaning or maintenance, turn the appliance off by pres- sing the button on the control panel or remote control, wait for a few seconds then unplug from the mains socket. LEANING THE CABINET You should clean the appliance with a slightly damp cloth then dry with a dry cloth.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The air conditioner • there is no current • wait does not come on • it is not plugged into the mains • plug into the mains • the internal safety device has • call the Service Centre tripped •...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Mains voltage see rating plate Maximum absorbed power in air conditioning “ Refrigerant “ Cooling capacity “ IMIT CONDITIONS Temperature of room in air conditioning 21-35°C SIZE OF APPLIANCE • width 495 mm • height 950 mm • depth 410 mm •...