Danby DTAC100B1WDB Through-The-Wall Air Conditioner Owner’s Manual

MODEL
DTAC100B1WDB
DTAC120B1WDB
THROUGH-THE-WALL AIR CONDITIONER
Owner’s Manual

DTAC100B1WDB Through-The-Wall Air Conditioner

Welcome to the Danby family.
We are proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service. We suggest that you read this owner’s manual before plugging in your new appliance as it contains important operation information, safety information, troubleshooting, and  maintenance tips to ensure the reliability and longevity of your appliance.
You are entitled to the warranty coverage as described in the owner’s manual provided with your new appliance.

1. Please write down your appliance information below. You must keep the original proof of purchase receipt to validate and receive warranty services.
2. Register your product online and receive a FREE 2 MONTH WARRANTY EXTENSION after fi lling out a product survey, at www.danby.com/support/product-registration/

Model Number: ___
Serial Number: ____
Date of Purchase: __
Need Help?

1. Read your Owner’s Manual for installation help, troubleshooting, and maintenance assistance.

2. Visit www.Danby.com to access self-service tools, FAQs and much more by searching your model number in the search bar.

3. For the Quickest Customer Service, please fi ll out the web form at www.danby.com/support. Your submission will go directly to an expert on your particular appliance.
   Our average response times are between 20 minutes and 2 hours, during EST business hours.

4. Call 1-800-263-2629 – please note that during peak hours, hold times can exceed one hour.

Important Safety Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

All wiring must comply with local and national codes and must be installed by a qualifi ed electrician. Check the available power supply and resolve any wiring problems before installing and operating this appliance.
This 115 V appliance may be used in any properly wired, general purpose household receptacle. The rating plate located on the right side of the appliance just above the power cord contains electrical and other technical data.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is not intended for use by persons, including children, with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not install the appliance where leakage of combustible gas is suspected.

POWER CORD INSTRUCTIONS

The power supply cord contains a current device that senses damage to the power cord. To test the power supply cord:

1. Press the TEST button on the power supply cord. The RESET button will click and pop out.
2. Press the RESET button until it clicks into place.
3. The power supply cord is now supplying electricity to the appliance.

Do not use this device to turn the appliance on or off. Ensure that the RESET button is pushed in for correct operation. The power supply cord must be replaced if it fails to reset when the TEST button is pushed.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. Grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current.
This appliance has a cord that has a grounding wire with a 3-prong plug. The power cord must be plugged into an outlet that is properly grounded. If the outlet is a 2-prong wall outlet, it must be replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
WARNING – Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualifi ed electrician or service agent if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not connect your appliance to extension cords or together with another appliance in the same wall outlet. Do not splice the power cord.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord. Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two prongs) adapters.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualifi ed person in order to avoid hazard.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – DIRECT MOUNTING

AIR CONDITIONER ACCESSORIES

1. 17” long Tapered spacer blocks (x2)
2. 4 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 1 1/2” Centering support blocks (x4)
3. 1/8” x 4 1/2” x 13 7/8” Plastic divider (x2)
4. 1” x 1 1/2” x 84” Stuffer seal
5. 1” x 1 1/2” x 25” Seal (x3)
6. 1” x 1 1/2” x 14” Seal (x2)
7. 1” x 3/8” x 25” Seal (x3)
8. 1” x 3/8” x 14” Seal (x2)
9. 1” x 3/4” x 14” Seal (x2)
10. Side trim frame (x2)
11. Top and bottom trim frame (x2)
12. Green ground wire
13. Toothed washer for grounding screw (x2)
14. Grounding screw
15. Plastic grille
16. Aluminum grille
17. Plastic nuts (x4)
18. Screw washer (x4)
19. Screw (x4)

NOTE: A wall sleeve is not provided with this appliance and must be purchased separately.
DIRECT MOUNTING
It is preferable to mount the rear grille on the sleeve as the appliance’s performance is increased and the possibility of air drafts is reduced. If this is not possible, the grille can be directly mounted on the appliance. The grille must be installed prior to installing the appliance in the wall sleeve.

1. Attach two seal pieces as shown below.
2. Position the grille over the rear of the appliance ensuring that the double set of screw holes are at the bottom and that the fi ns of the grille are pointed away from the appliance.
3. Align the top of the grille with the top of the appliance. The overhang on each side is equal.
4. Install 4 #8 self tapping screws to attach the grille to the appliance.
5. Insert the appliance into the sleeve.
6. Install the long seal between the wall sleeve and the appliance. A fl at bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended.
7. Assemble the trim frame by inserting the top and bottom pieces into the side pieces and snapping into place.
8. Pull the power cord through the trim frame and then slide the frame over the appliance until it is fl ush with the wall.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONTROL PANEL

1. Energy saver button: Used to set the energy saver function.
2. Up and down arrows: Used to adjust the set temperature and the timer function. Press and hold the up and down buttons at the same time for 3 seconds to change the temperature display between °F and °C.
3. Display panel: Displays the set temperature, the ambient temperature and the timer settings. To change the temperature scale being displayed, press the up and down buttons at the same time.
4. Sleep button: Used to set the sleep function.
5. Filter button: The indicator light will illuminate as a reminder to check the fi lter. Once the fi lter has been cleaned, use this button to resume operation.
6. Remote control receiver
7. Follow me indicator: Illuminates when the follow me function is active.
8. Mode button: Used to choose the operating mode.
9. Timer button: Used to set the auto on and auto off timer.
10. Fan button: Used to set the fan speed. The fan can be set to low, medium, high and auto.
11. Power button: Used to turn the appliance on or off.

OPERATING MODES
There are four operating modes to choose from. Press the Mode Button repeatedly to choose the desired mode. The adjacent indicator light will illuminate to show which mode has been selected.

• Cool Mode
  Choose cool mode to set the cooling function. Use the up and down arrows to choose the desired temperature. When cool mode is selected, the fan speed can be adjusted by pressing the fan button.

• Dry Mode
  Choose dry mode to remove excess moisture from the air during periods of high humidity. All water pulled from the air will condense inside the appliance and drain out the back. The fan speed will be automatically set and cannot be modifi ed in dry mode.

• Fan Mode
  Choose fan mode to run the internal fan without engaging the cooling function. Press the fan button repeatedly to choose the fan speed, low, med, high or auto.

• Auto Mode
  Auto mode is a pre-set factory program that automatically defi nes the mode (cool or dry) and fan speed based on the set temperature, the ambient temperature and the ambient humidity.

UP AND DOWN ARROWS
The up and down arrows will modify the set temperature in 1° increments.
The up and down arrows will modify the set time of the timer function in 0.5 hour increments up to 10 hours and then in 1 hour increments up to 24 hours maximum.
REMOTE CONTROL

1. Display panel: Displays the set temperature, the ambient temperature and the timer settings. To change the temperature scale being displayed, press the °C/°F button.
2. Up and down arrows: Used to adjust the set temperature in 1° increments and the timer function in 30 minute increments up to 10 hours and then in 1 hour increments up to 24 hours.
3. Mode button: Used to choose the operating mode.
4. Follow me button: Used to set the follow me function.
5. °C/°F button: Use to change the temperature scale.
6. LED button: Press to turn the LED back light on or off.
7. Power button: Used to turn the appliance on or off.
8. Sleep button: Used to set the sleep function.
9. Fan button: Used to set the fan speed. The fan can be set to low, medium, high and auto.
10. Timer buttons: Used to set the auto on and auto off timers.
11. Energy saver button: Used to set the energy saver function.
12. Lock button: Press the °C/°F button and the timer button at the same time to lock the remote control and prevent the settings from being inadvertently changed.

REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES
The remote control requires two AAA alkaline batteries (included). Batteries should be replaced when:
a) No sound is heard when attempting to program the appliance.
b) The appliance does not respond to a command issued by the remote control.
Battery replacement:

1. Slide the rear cover on the remote in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert two AAA batteries following the same orientation depicted inside the battery chamber (+/-).
3. Reinstall the rear cover.
4. If the remote control will not be used for extended periods of time, the batteries should be removed.

Notes:

• Protect the remote control from high temperatures, and keep it away from radiation exposure.
• Keep the control panel receiver out of direct sunlight.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh,etc) batteries.
• The remote operates within a range of 8 meters (26 ft.) from the receiver located inside the main appliance. Any obstruction between the receiver and remote may cause signal interference, limiting the ability to program the main unit.

REMOTE CONTROL REGULATIONS
This Class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B) standard.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Changes or modifi cations not approved by the party responsible for FCC and Industry Canada compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This appliance complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
Unique Identifi er: Danby, RG51G(1)/CEFU1
Responsible Party U.S. Contact Information:
Danby Products Inc.
1800 Production Drive
Findlay, OH
45840
Telephone number or internet contact information: Danby.com
FCC Compliance Statement: This appliance complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

ENERGY SAVER FUNCTION
The energy saver function will automatically cycle the fan on and off when the compressor is not in use to minimize how often the compressor needs to turn on. This function is available in cool, dry, and auto modes.
The fan will continue to run for 3 minutes after the compressor turns off. The fan will then cycle on for 2 minutes in 10 minute intervals until the ambient temperature is above the set temperature, at which point the compressor will turn on and cooling will resume.
SLEEP FUNCTION
The sleep function can be used to conserve energy during sleeping hours.
When selected, the set temperature will increase by 1°C/2°F every half hour for one full hour. The appliance will hold the new set temperature for 6 hours before automatically returning to normal operation.
The sleep function can be canceled at any time by pressing the sleep button.
FOLLOW ME FUNCTION
There is a temperature sensor built into the remote control that will continuously collect the current room temperature. Keep the remote control with you and the appliance will automatically adjust the set temperature based on the current temperature where you are located to reach the most comfortable condition and temperature.
Press the follow me button to activate the Follow Me function. The remote will display the current temperature at its location. The remote will send a signal to the air conditioner every 3 minutes, so long as you remain within range of the appliance. The follow me light on the control panel of the appliance will illuminate for 5 seconds every three minutes to indicate that it has received a signal from the remote. If the appliance does not receive a signal from the remote during any 7 minute interval, it will beep to indicate that the Follow Me mode has ended.
The maximum distance for the follow me feature is 8 meters (26 feet). This feature is available in cool and auto modes.
TIMER FUNCTION
The timer function can be used to turn the appliance on or off after a set period of time.
Auto On Function

1. Press the timer button once and the auto on indicator light will illuminate.
2. Use the up and down arrows to select the desired amount of time before the appliance should turn on.
3. Use the mode button to select the desired mode.
4. Use the fan button to select the desired fan speed.
5. The time selected will appear on the display panel and will count down until the appliance turns on.

Auto Off Function

1. Press the timer button twice and the auto off indicator light will illuminate.
2. Use the up and down arrows to select the desired amount of time before the appliance should turn off.
3. The time selected will appear on the display panel and will count down until the appliance turns off.

Using Auto On and Auto Off Simultaneously
If there is a need for the appliance to turn on, run for a set period of time and then turn off, the auto on and auto off functions can be used at the same time by fi rst setting one and then the other. Both indicator lights will illuminate and the display will count down to the appliance either turning off or on, whichever function was set fi rst.
Note: The timer will not cycle the appliance on and off indefi nitely. The auto on and auto off timers will function one time and then the appliance will return to regular functioning.
Turning the appliance off, pressing the default button on the remote or unplugging the appliance will clear all memory settings, including the timer.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

AIR FILTER
The air fi lter should be cleaned approximately every 2 weeks. The air fi lter may require more frequent cleaning if there is signifi cant dander or fur in the air.

1. The air fi lter is located behind the front intake grill. Grasp the fi lter by the center and pull up and out.
2. Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment to remove any large debris or dust build up from the air fi lter.
3. Wash the fi lter in lukewarm, soapy water, below 40°C (104°F), or use a neutral cleaning agent.
4. Rinse the fi lter with clean water and dry thoroughly before reinstalling in the appliance.
5. Press the fi lter button on the control panel to resume normal functioning.

Note: Do not operate the appliance without the air fi lter installed.
CLEANING
To avoid possible electric shock, ensure that the appliance is unplugged before performing any cleaning or maintenance.
The outside of the appliance can be wiped clean with a soft cloth or with a lukewarm, damp cloth if necessary.
Do not use gasoline, benzene, thinner or any other chemicals to clean this appliance as these substances can cause damage to the fi nish and deformation of plastic parts.
Never pour water directly onto the appliance as this will cause deterioration of electrical components and wiring insulation.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Air conditioner will not operate

• Plug is not fully inserted into the wall outlet.
• Blown fuse or circuit breaker.

Insufficient cooling

•  Air filter is dirty.
• Blocked air fl ow.
• Appliance size is too small for application.

Noise

• Inadequate support in installation; double check that all screws are tight and the installation is secure.
• The air filter is dirty or blocked.
• Gurgling sounds are normal, this is coolant moving inside the appliance.

Water dripping inside

• Appliance is not properly angled to allow water to drain to the outside

Water dripping outside

• On very hot or humid days dripping water from the back of the appliance is normal

Odors

• Usually caused by the formation of mold or mildew on internal wet surfaces.
• Ensure the fi lter is clean.
• Run the air conditioner on fan mode to remove any internal moisture.

LIMITED “IN HOME” WARRANTY

This quality product is warranted to be free from manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship, provided that the unit is used under the normal operating conditions intended by the manufacturer.
This worronly is available only to the person to whom the unit was originally sold by Danby Products Limited {Canada} or Danby Products Inc. {U.S.A.] (hereafter Danby”) or by on authorized distributor of Danby, and is nomtransferable.

TERMS OF WARRANTY

Plastic parts are warranted for thirty (30) days from the date of purchase, with no extensions provided.
First 24 months
During the first twenty four (24) months, ony functional ports of this product found to be defective, will be repaired  ot teploced, at warrantor’s option, at no charge to the original purchaser.
To obtain service
Contact the dealer where the unit was purchased, or contact the nearest authorized Danby service depot, where service must be performed by a qualified service technician. If service is performed on the unit by anyone other than on authorized service depot, all obligations of Danby under this warranty shall be void.
Boundaries of in-home service
Danby reserves the right to limit the boundaries of “In Home Service” to the proximity of an authorized service depot. fry appliance requiring service outside the limited boundaries of “In Home Service”, will be the consumer’s
tesponsibility to transport at their own expense to the original point of purchase or a service depot for repair. If the appliance is installed in a location that is 100 kilometers (62 miles) or more from the nearest service center, it must be delivered to the nearest authorized Donby Service Depot by the purchaser.
Transportation charges to and from the service location are not protected by this warranty and are the responsibility of the purchaser.
Nothing within this warranty shall imply that Danby will be responsible or liable for any spoilage or damage fo food or other contents of this appliance, whether due to any defect of the appliance, or its use, whether proper or improper.
EXCLUSIONS
Soave as herein provided, by Danby, there are no other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees, express of implied, made or intended by Danby or its outhorized distributors and all other warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees,  including any warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees under any Sale of Goods Act or like legislation or stotute is hereby expressly excluded. Save os herein provided, Danby shall not be responsible for any damages fo persons or property, including the unit itself, howsoever coused or any consequential da arising from the malfunction of the unit and by the purchase of the unit, the purchaser does hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Donby from any claim for damages fo persons or property caused by unit.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
No warranty or insurance herein contained or set out shall apply when damoge or repair is caused by any of the following:

1. Power failure.
2. Domage in tronsit or when moving the appliance.
   3} Improper power supply such as low voltage, defective house wiring or inadequate fuses.
   4] Accident, alteration, abuse or misuse of the appliance such as inadequate air circulation in the room or abnormal operating conditions (ie. extremely high or low room temperature).
3. Use for commercial or industrial purposes (ie. If the appliance is not installed in o domestic residence).
   6} Fire, water damage, theft, war, riot, hostility, acts of God such as hurricanes, floods etc.
4. Service calls resulting in customer education.
5. Improper Installation {ie. Building-in of o free standing appliance or using on appliance outdoors that is not approved for outdoor opplication, including but not limited to: gorages, patios, porches or anywhere that is not properly insulated or climate controlled).

Proof of purchase date will be required for warranty claims; so, please retain bills of sale. In the event warranty service is required, present this document to our Proof of purchase date will be required for warranty claims; retain bills of sale. In the event that warranty service is required, present the proof of purchase to our authorized service depot.
AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEPOT.

Warranty Service
In Home
Danby Products Limited
PO Box 1778, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9
Telephone: 519-837-0920 FAX: 519-837-0449
1-800-263-2629
Danby Products Inc.
PO Box 669, Findlay, Ohio, U.S.A. 45840
Telephone: 419-425-8627 FAX: 419-425-8629

References

• Danby® the Appliance Specialists | Canada
• Danby® the Appliance Specialists | Canada
• Danby® the Appliance Specialists | Canada
• Customer Support | Danby Canada
• Product Registration | Danby Canada

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>