Vortice ARTIK M12 Owner's manual

VORT-KRYO

POLAR

Libretto istruzioni

Instruction booklet

Notice d’emploi et d’entretien

Betriebsanleitung

Manual de instrucciones

VORTICE LIMITED

Beeches House - Eastern Avenue

Burton on Trent

DE13 0BB

Tel. (+44) 1283-492949

Fax (+44) 1283-544121

UNITED KINGDOM

VORTICE FRANCE

72 Rue Baratte-Cholet

94106 Saint Maur Cedex

Tel. (+33) 1-55.12.50.00

Fax (+33) 1-55.12.50.01

FRANCE

VORTICE ELETTROSOCIALI S.p.A.

Strada Cerca, 2 - frazione di Zoate

20067 TRIBIANO (MI)

Tel. (+39) 02-90.69.91

Fax (+39) 02-90.64.625

ITALIA

COD. 5.471.084.074 22/01/2014

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Prima di installare ed utilizzare il prodotto, leggere

attentamente le istruzioni contenute nel presente

libretto. Vortice non potrà essere ritenuta

responsabile per eventuali danni a persone o cose

causati dal mancato rispetto delle indicazioni di

seguito elencate, la cui osservanza assicurerà

invece la durata e l’affidabilità, elettrica e

meccanica, dell’apparecchio. Conservare perciò

sempre questo libretto d’istruzioni.

Before installing and using your product, read

these instructions carefully. Vortice will not accept

any responsibility for damage to property or

personal harm resulting from failure to abide by

the conditions listed below. Following these

instructions will ensure long service life and

overall electrical and mechanical reliability. Keep

this instruction booklet in a safe place for

reference purposes.

Avant de procéder à l’installation et de faire

fonctionner l’appareil, lire attentivement les

instructions figurant dans la présente notice. La

société Vortice ne pourra être tenue pour

responsable des dommages éventuels causés aux

personnes ou aux choses par suite du non-

respect des instructions ci-dessous.

Le respect de toutes les indications reportées

dans cette notice garantira

une longue durée de vie ainsi que la fiabilité

électrique et mécanique de cet appareil.

Conserver toujours cette notice.

Indice IT

Descrizione ed impiego . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Sicurezza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Accorgimenti per ottenere la

massima efficienza energetica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Componenti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installazione. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Funzionamento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Smaltimento condensa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Manutenzione/pulizia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Ricerca cause di malfunzionamento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Informazione importante per lo

smaltimento ambientalmente compatibile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Table of Contents EN

Description and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Tips for saving electricity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Removing condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Maintenance/Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Trouble-shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Important information regarding

eco-compatible disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Index FR

Description et mode d’emploi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Sécurité . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Précautions à prendre pour obtenir

l’efficacité énergétique maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Composants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Fonctionnement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Élimination condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Entretien / Nettoyage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Recherche causes de dysfonctionnement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Information importante pour

l’élimination compatible avec l’environnement . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Description and operation

VORT-KRYO POLAR 10, 12 “all in one” portable air-

conditioning units are self-contained systems that can

be deployed as and when needed.

Safety

• Do not use this appliance for functions other than

those described in this booklet.

• After removing the appliance from its packaging,

ensure that it is complete and undamaged: if in doubt,

consult a Vortice certified technical support centre. Do

not leave packaging within the reach of children or

differently able persons.

• Do not sit or place any object on the unit.

• Certain fundamental rules must be observed when

using any electrical appliance including:

never touch appliances with wet or damp hands;

never touch appliances while barefoot;

never allow children or unsupervised differently able

persons to use it.

• This appliance is not suitable for use by children or by

individuals with reduced physical, sensorial or mental

capacities or by inexperienced or untrained

individuals, unless they are supervised or instructed in

its use by a person responsible for their safety.

Children must always be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the appliance.

• Do not us the appliance near inflammable substances

and vapours (alcohol, insecticides, petrol, etc.).

• If you decide to stop using the appliance, switch it off

and disconnect it from the power supply. Put the

appliance away, out of the reach of children or

differently able persons.

• Do not make modifications of any kind to this

appliance.

• Do not use the appliance outdoors.

• To protect the compressor from damage, once the

appliance has been switched off, it is best to wait at

least 3 minutes before turning it on again.

• Do not expose the appliance to the elements (rain, sun,

etc.)

• Always use and transport the appliance in the vertical

position.

• Do not use the appliance if it is less than 50 cm from a

wall, a piece of furniture or curtains.

• Do not cover the appliance intake or outlet grilles.

• Do not leave objects standing on the appliance.

• Do not use the appliance in damp or wet conditions.

• Do not move drag the appliance from one position to

another by the power cable.

• If the power cable is damaged, have it replaced

immediately by an authorised Vortice Service Centre.

• When the appliance is not being used, switch it off and

disconnect the plug from the power supply.

• Always use and transport the appliance in the vertical

position.

• Regularly inspect the appliance for defects. If the

appliance does not function correctly, switch it off and

contact the Vortice Service Department immediately.

• The electrical system to which the appliance is

connected must conform to applicable standards.

• The appliance must be connected to an efficient

earthing system in accordance with applicable

electrical safety standards.

• If in doubt, ask a qualified electrician to check your

system.

• Only connect the appliance to the mains if the system

can meet the maximum electrical power demanded by

the unit.

• If the power socket is of a different type to the plug

fitted to the appliance, ask a qualified technician to

replace the plug with one of the right type. Avoid the

use of adapters, multiplugs and/or extensions.

• Do not pull on the power cable or place it near sources

of heat and always uncoil it completely to prevent

dangerous overheating.

• Should the appliance be dropped or receive a heavy

blow, have it checked immediately at a Vortice Service

Department.

• If the appliance does not function correctly and/or

develops a fault, turn it off and contact a Vortice

Service Department immediately. Make sure that only

genuine original Vortice spares are used for any

repairs.

• Always turn the unit off when it is not in use.

• Never use the plug to turn the appliance on and off.

Always use the switch on the control panel.

• Do not use this appliance without filters.

• Specifications for the power supply must correspond

to the electrical data on the product ID plate A (fig.1)

Attention:

this symbol indicates that care must be taken

to avoid injury to the user

!

Caution:

this symbol indicates that care must be taken

to avoid damaging the appliance

!

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Tips for saving electricity.

• Do not use the appliance rooms that are bigger than

the recommended volume (model 10 - 60 m³, model

12 - 72 m³ ).

• Keeps doors and windows closed.

• Keep blinds and shutters closed when the sun is at its

hottest.

• Make sure the ﬁlters are always clean (See

Maintenance/Cleaning).

• When the required room temperature has been

reached, turn the temperature and fan speed settings

down.

Components

Front (ﬁg.2)

1 Control panel;

2 Cold air outlet grille;

3 Handle;

4 Wheels;

Rear (ﬁg 3)

5 Air ﬁlter;

6 Air intake grille;

7 Cable housing;

8 Hot air outlet grille;

9 Condensation drainage hole with plug;

Accessories supplied (ﬁg.4)

10 Hot air extraction hose

11 Window panel (to be ﬁtted to the space left for the

hot air extraction hose);

12 Window panel (to be ﬁtted to the space left for the

hot air extraction hose) with a hole for ﬁtting the hose;

13 Rounded connector for the hose, to be ﬁtted to the

hole in the window or in the wall where the hot air is to

be extracted from;

14 Blanking cap for connector mentioned in point 13;

15 Remote control unit;

16 Active carbon ﬁlter;

17 Condensation drainage hose;

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15

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9

7

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1 1

A

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Installation

Installation of hot air extraction hose.

Use the window panel (fig.5)

Installation of hot air extraction hose

Use the window panel (ﬁg.4)

- Fit the rounded connector (13) to the end of the hose

(10).

- Insert the end of the hose into the hole in the panel

(12).

- If the panel is too big, cut it to ﬁt the window.

- Extract the hot air through the window or wall (ﬁg.6 )

- Fit the rounded connector (13) to the end of the

extraction hose.

- Make a hole (of more than 152 mm diameter) in the

window or wall to accommodate the rounded

connector.

When the appliance is disconnected from the window or

wall, use the blanking cap (14) to cover the hole.

The hot air extraction hose supplied with the appliance

can be extended by 300 to 1500 mm (ﬁgs 7,8); It is best

to use the smallest possible extension (ﬁg.9).

9 9

8 8

36 cm

5 5

7 7

36 cm

6 6

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Take care not to form kinks in the hose (ﬁg.10) where hot

air could be trapped and then on escaping set off the

automatic thermal cut-out system.

N.B.

The length of the hose has been carefully calculated to

match the speciﬁcations of the appliance. You are

advised not to replace the hose or extension as this may

lead to a fault developing.

Fitting the active carbon ﬁlters

Remove the ﬁlter holder frame from the appliance (ﬁg.11)

Remove the ﬁlter fastening device from the frame

(ﬁg.12)

Remove the ﬁlter from its packaging (ﬁg.13)

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1212

1010

1111

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Insert the ﬁlter into the frame (ﬁg.14)

Fit the ﬁlter and reassemble the fastening device (ﬁg.15)

Reﬁt the ﬁlter holder to the appliance

Function

Control panel (ﬁg.16)

Buttons

1 On/off

2 Timer

3 “Night time” function

4 Temperature “UP”

5 Temperature “DOWN”

7 Operation mode

8 Fan speeds

Indicators

9 Power Supply

10 Timer

11 “Night” function

13 Display

14 Slot for receiving signal from remote control unit

15 Fan mode

16 Dry mode

17 Cooling mode

18 Automatic mode

19 Minimum speed

20 Medium speed

21 High speed

22 Condensation tank full

23 Compressor on

Functions

Switching On/Off

Press ON/OFF: the appliance comes on in Cooling

Mode at minimum speed; the preset temperature is

24°C

All the indicator lights come on at the same time; the

display shows ambient temperature from 0°C to 50°C

to turn the appliance off, press the ON/OFF button.

Setting operating mode

Press the MODE button to select the required operating

mode: Fan, Dry, Cooling, Auto. The indicator light for the

mode selected will come on.

If the room temperature drops below the set limit, the

Cooling Mode automatically cuts out and the appliance

continues to operate in Fan Mode at the preset speed.

If room temperature rises to above the preset limit, the

appliance automatically goes back to Cooling Mode.

Setting the temperature

Use the Temperature “UP” and Temperature “DOWN”

buttons to set the required temperature.

While the temperature is being set, the display shows

the reading. When a temperature has been set, the

display will return to showing room temperature.

The appliance preset temperature is 24°C

Setting fan speed

Press SPEED to select the required fan speed setting:

Minimum, Medium, Maximum. The indicator light for the

mode selected will come on at the same time.

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10

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Setting the timer

Press TIMER to set the required operating time (from 1

to 24 hours): the Timer light will come on and the display

will show how long the appliance is set to run for. After

this period, the appliance will switch itself off

automatically.

By pressing the button when the appliance is switched

off, the appliance can be set to start at a later time. (e.g.

pressing 2 means the appliance will start working 2

hours later)

Setting Night mode

If you press SLEEP while the appliance is in Cooling

Mode, the preset temperature will increase by 1°C after

one hour and by a further 1°C after the second hour.

In “Night” mode, fan speed is automatically set to its

lowest level. Pressing SLEEP again, the temperature

and fan speed return to their preset levels.

N.B.

The appliance switches itself off automatically after

operating for 12 hours of continuous running in Night

mode.

N.B.

Night mode can only be activated if the appliance is in

Cooling mode i.e. it is not an option in Fan or Dry

operating mode.

Auto-diagnosis

The appliance can carry out auto-diagnosis. In the

event of a malfunction, the display on the control panel

will show “E1” or “E2”. In such event, contact an

authorised Vortice Service Centre.

N.B.

All the functions mentioned above can be activated from

the remote control unit provided (fig.17).

"Super Cool" mode

To ensure that the appliance works properly in

"Super Cool" mode, make sure that the tank is ﬁlled.

The procedure is as follows:

• open the hatch (fig.18);

• remove the tank, open the lid with the handle (fig.19)

and fill it with water;

• replace the tank.

The filter can be removed and cleaned (fig. 20).

2020

1919

1818

1717

SLEEP

SPEED

MODE

TEMP

TIMER

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Use 3 Volt (CR2025) lithium batteries in the remote

control unit.

Removing condensation

When the appliance is operating in Cooling or Dry mode,

humidity extracted from the air is collected in an internal

tank. If the tank reaches full, the compressor and motor

cut out automatically. At the same time, the

“condensation tank full” light comes on. An alarm will

also sound. When the tank is full, carry out the following

instructions: (ﬁg.21)

1 Turn the appliance off taking care not to move it so as

to prevent spilling water from the tank.

2 Place a basin under the appliance drain hole.

3 Remove the drain handle and the rubber cap to let the

condensation ﬂow out.

4 When the basin is nearly full, replace the rubber cap

and empty the basin.

5 Repeat as above until the condensation tank is empty.

6 Replace the rubber cap and handle.

7 Turn the appliance on again. The “condensation tank

full” light should now be off.

Should you prefer to use the appliance without having to

empty the tank every so often, proceed as follows:

(ﬁg.22)

1 Remove the drain handle and the rubber cap and set

them aside for future use.

2 Connect one end of the continuous condensation

drainage hose (supplied) to the appliance drain hole and

place the other end in a drain.

3 The hose can be connected to an extension hose that

has an external diameter of 18mm.

N.B.

Needless to say, the drain must be at a lower level than

the drain hole on the appliance. Should you opt for

continuous drainage, the “condensation tank full” light

is deactivated.

Maintenance/Cleaning

Cleaning the appliance body

N.B.

Before starting any cleaning work, remove the plug from

the main socket.

Clean the appliance with a damp cloth, warm water (no

hotter than 40°C) and a neutral detergent. Do not use

aggressive solvents or detergents.

Cleaning the ﬁlters

Use a vacuum cleaner or delicately shake the ﬁlters to

remove any dust. Next rinse the ﬁlters under running

water (no hotter than 40°C) and allow them to dry before

reﬁtting.

N.B.

Never turn the appliance on without the ﬁlters.

End of season servicing

Remove the plug and rewind the cable (ﬁg.23).

Completely empty the condensation tank.

Clean the ﬁlters.

On a warm day, turn the appliance on for several hours

in Fan mode to thoroughly dry the inside of the unit.

You are advised to use the original packaging materials

and not to place heavy items on top of the appliance.

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Trouble-shooting

In the event of malfunction, before contacting an

authorised Vortice Service Centre, you are advised to

carry out the following checks:

The appliance is not working

Is it plugged in?

Is there a power failure?

Are the compressor or “condensation tank full” lights

ﬂashing?

Is room temperature lower than the set level?

The appliance is not performing well

Is sunlight entering and heating the room? (If so, close

the curtains, if present)

Are there doors or windows open?

Is the room over-crowded?

Is there a source of heat in the room?

The appliance works but seems to have no effect

Is the ﬁlter dirty or blocked?

Are the inlet and/or outlet grilles obstructed?

Is room temperature lower than the preset level?

The appliance is very noisy

Is the appliance sitting on the level or in an unusual

position that may give rise to vibration?

Is the ﬂoor level?

The compressor is not working

The compressor thermal cut-out may have been

activated due to excessive room temperature. Wait for a

few minutes then try to restart the appliance

N.B.

Never attempt to repair or dismantle the appliance,

Always contact an authorised Vortice Service Centre.

Important information on

eco-compatible disposal

IN CERTAIN EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES THIS

PRODUCT DOES NOT FALL WITHIN THE

REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL LAWS

IMPLEMENTING DIRECTIVE RAEE, AND IN THESE

COUNTRIES THE PRODUCT IS NOT SUBJECT TO

SEPARATE DISPOSAL OPERATIONS AT THE END OF

ITS WORKING LIFE.

This product complies to European Directive

2002/96/EC.

At the end of its useful life, the product

marked with the crossed out wheeled bin

must be disposed of separately from

urban waste. It must be taken to a

differentiated disposal centre for

electrical and electronic appliances or be returned to the

retailer when a new equivalent appliance is bought.

Subject to current legislation on waste disposal, the

user is legally responsible for taking the appliance at the

end of its useful life to a suitable disposal centre.

Appropriate differentiated waste collection for

subsequent recycling, treatment and environment-

friendly disposal of the discarded equipment helps to

prevent possible negative environmental and health

effects and encourages recycling of the component

materials of the equipment.

For further information about available waste disposal

systems, contact your local waste disposal service or

the shop where you bought the product.

The manufacturers and importers comply with their

responsibility for recycling, treating, and environmentally

compatible disposal of waste both directly and

collectively.

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Limpiar los ﬁltros.

Durante un día soleado, poner en funcionamiento el aire

acondicionado durante algunas horas en modalidad de

Ventilación para eliminar por completo la humedad.

Se recomienda colocar el aparato en su embalaje

original. No colocar objetos pesados sobre él.

Causas de mal funcionamiento

En caso de avería, se aconseja realizar los siguientes

controles antes de llamar a un proveedor autorizado de

Vortice:

El climatizador no funciona

¿Está conectado correctamente el enchufe en la toma

de corriente?

¿La instalación posee un interruptor de corriente?

¿Parpadean los indicadores del compresor o del

“depósito de agua de condensación lleno”?

¿La temperatura ambiente es inferior al valor

programado?

El rendimiento del climatizador es deﬁciente

¿Entran los rayos solares directamente en el ambiente?

(De ser así, cerrar las cortinas)

¿Hay puertas o ventanas abiertas?

¿Está sobrecargado el ambiente?

¿Hay una fuente de calor en el ambiente?

El climatizador funciona pero no se ven resultados

concretos

¿Está el ﬁltro sucio u obstruido?

¿Están las rejillas de aspiración y/o salida del aire

obstruidas?

¿La temperatura ambiente es inferior al valor

programado?

El climatizador hace demasiado ruido

¿Se ha colocado el aparato sobre una superﬁcie

inclinada o irregular que puede generar vibraciones?

¿Es irregular el pavimento sobre el que está apoyado el

aparato?

El compresor no funciona

Es posible que se haya activado el limitador térmico de

protección del compresor debido a la excesiva

temperatura del ambiente. Esperar unos minutos antes

de volver a poner en marcha el aparato

Nota

No intentar reparar ni desmontar el aparato, ponerse en

contacto con un proveedor autorizado de Vortice.

Información importante sobre

eliminación respetuosa con el medio

ambiente

EN ALGUNOS PAÍSES DE LA UNIÓN EUROPEA

ESTE PRODUCTO NO ESTÁ INCLUIDO EN EL

ÁMBITO DE APLICACIÓN DE LA LEY NACIONAL

QUE TRASPONE LA DIRECTIVA RAEE Y, POR LO

TANTO, NO EXISTE OBLIGACIÓN ALGUNA DE

RECOGIDA SELECTIVA AL FINALIZAR SU VIDA

ÚTIL.

Este producto cumple los requisitos de la Directiva

EU2002/96/EC.

El símbolo del contenedor de basura

tachado, que hay sobre el aparato, indica

que no puede ser eliminado con los

desechos domésticos al finalizar su vida

útil. Se ha de llevar a un punto de

recogida selectiva para aparatos eléctricos o

electrónicos o entregar al proveedor durante la compra

de un aparato equivalente.

El usuario deberá llevar el aparato a un punto de

recogida selectiva para su eliminación, de lo contrario

se aplicarán las sanciones previstas por las normas

sobre eliminación de desechos.

La recogida selectiva para la reutilización, tratamiento y

eliminación respetuosa con el medio ambiente del

aparato ayuda a evitar los efectos sobre el medio

ambiente y la salud y favorece el reciclaje de los

materiales que componen el producto.

Para más información sobre los sistemas de eliminación

disponibles, contactar con el servicio local de

eliminación de desechos o con el negocio que vendió el

aparato.

Los fabricantes y los importadores cumplen con su

responsabilidad de recuperación, tratamiento y

eliminación respetuosa con el medio ambiente

directamente o participando a un sistema colectivo.

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ESPAÑOL

La Vortice S.p.A. si riserva il diritto di apportare tutte le varianti migliorative ai prodotti in corso di vendita.

Vortice S.p.A. reserves the right to make improvements to products at any time and without prior notice.

La société Vortice S.p.A. se réserve le droit d'apporter toutes les variations afin d'améliorer ses produits en cours de commercialisation.

Die Firma Vortice S.p.A. behält sich vor, alle eventuellen Verbesserungsänderungen an den Produkten des Verkaufsangebots vorzunehmen.

Vortice S.p.A. se reserva el derecho de incorporar todas las mejoras necesarias a los productos en fase de venta

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