User manual DELONGHI DEHUMIDIFIER DEC21

[. . . ] Before using your dehumidifier for the first time, it should be stood upright for 24hrs prior to use. When moving it from room to room it is advisable to wait an hour before using it again. fig. 1 2) Water Collection The water collected (condensate) can be drained in one of two ways: A) Draining into the tank The condensate can be drained directly into the tank located inside the appliance ). The tank can be easily removed and has a handle making it sim ple to carry and empty. [. . . ] The dehumidifier will then keep the humidity at the selected level automatically. How to heat 1) Plug the appliance into a mains socket. 2) It is possible to adjust the room temperature by turning the thermostat knob on one of the available position (MIN-MEDMAX). If you wish to heat the room, set the thermostat to the temperature level desired. 3) Select the economy ( = 1250 W) or maximum ( = 2000 W) heating level on the function selector. To easily select the right temperature level, we suggest you to operate as follows: Turn the thermostat to position MAX When the temperature in the room has reached the required level, slowly turn the thermostat knob anticlockwise until the heating light goes out. The thermostat will then keep the temperature in the room at the fig. 4 5 Dehumidifier 5748010000 6-08-2003 18:02 Pagina 6 Combined mode, (dehumidifying + heating) 1) Plug the appliance into a mains socket. 4) It is possible to adjust the desired room humidity temperature °C by turning the humidistat and the thermostat, (see chapters "How to dehumidify" and "How to heat") Note: The appliance only stops completely when the level of humidity set is reached. If the tank is full, the full tank warning light comes on and the refrigerant circuit stops however the heating function will continue to work. Maintenance Always remove the plug from the power socket before performing any cleaning or maintenance operations. For safety reasons, never wash the dehumidifier using a water jet. Cleaning the cabinet · Clean the appliance using a damp cloth then dry with a dry cloth. · Never use petrol, alcohol or solvents to clean the appliance. · Never spray the appliance with insecticides or similar. These could cause the paint to flake or plastic parts to warp. Cleaning the permanent air filter Your dehumidifier is fitted with a permanent air filter. If the filter is dirty, air circulation is compromised and the efficiency of the dehumidifying and air purifying functions decreases. It is therefore good practice to clean the filter at regular intervals. If the unit is used constantly or on a regular basis, you are recommended to clean the filter once a week. · Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust accumulations from the filter. If the filter is very dirty, wash in warm water and rinse several times. The temperature of the water should not exceed 40°C. After washing the filter, allow to dry completely before replacing it. If the appliance is not used for long periods fig, 5 · Unplug from the mains socket and empty the tank. · Cover the appliance so that dust does not build up. Accessories available for your dehumidifier Castors: a kit of 4 castors to allow you to wheel your dehumidifier from room to room, is available to order. Wall mounting brackets: a set of brackets to wall mount your dehumidifier is available to order. Contact De' Longhi 01933 442040 to order your accessories. Dehumidifier 6 5748010000 6-08-2003 18:02 Pagina 7 Problem solving Check the following points before calling your Service Centre PROBLEM The dehumidifier doesn't work for about 3 minutes from turning on The appliance does not work in dehumidifying mode (indicator light off) POSSIBLE CAUSES · the appliance's safety device has intervened · the appliance is not plugged in · there is no current · the humidistat is on minimum · the tank is full of water · the tank is incorrectly positioned · filter clogged · the temperature or humidity of the home is too low · room too large · too many sources of humidity in room (boiling pots etc. ) SOLUTION · wait for 3 minutes · plug into the mains · check the power supply · turn the humidistat to the max. · empty the tank · firmly place the tank in the correct position · clean the filter · in certain conditions, it is normal for the appliance not to dehumidify (in these cases the room being dehumidified should also be heated) The appliance operates in dehumidifying mode (light on) but the humidity is not reduced The appliance does not operate in heating mode (light off) · the appliance is not plugged in · there is no current · the thermostat is set to minimum · the area is too big · there are open windows · the electrical resistor protective device has cut in · plug into the mains · check the power supply · set the thermostat to the required position · close the windows The appliance operates in heating mode (light off) but does not heat · to reset, turn the appliance off for several minutes, eliminate the cause of the overheating then turn on again Dehumidifier 7 5748010000 6-08-2003 18:02 Pagina 8 Technical Characteristics Power supply voltage Absorbed power dehumidifying only Maximum absorbed power Maximum absorbed current Defrosting device Humidistat Fan speeds Air filter Purifying filter Dimensions LxHxD Tank capacity Operating limits: · temperature · relative humidity DEC21 See rating label " " " yes yes 2 yes no yes 570x360x300mm 4 litres Heating Max. 90% Dehumidifying 2° - 32° 30 - 95% Brief note on humidity Air always contains a certain amount of water in the form of water vapour. [. . . ] The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. When wiring the plug, ensure that all strands of wire are securely retained in each terminal. If your electricity supply point has only two pin socket outlets, or if you are in doubt, consult a qualified electrician. [. . . ]