User manual DELONGHI DES 16E

[. . . ] Failure to do so may result in electric shock, serious injury, burns, fire or damage to the appliance. Danger!Failure to observe the warning may result in life threatening injury by electric shock. Failure to observe the warning may result in injury or damage to the appliance. N. B. : This symbol draws your attention to important recommendations and information. Problems and repairs In the event of problems, first try and resolve them by reading the information given in the "Troubleshooting" section on page 9. [. . . ] Keep the list of Service Centres and identify the Centre nearest you. Electrical connections After moving the appliance, wait at least an hour before turning it on again. Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket, check that: · The mains power supply corresponds to the working voltage indicated on the rating plate. · The power socket and electrical circuit are adequate for the appliance. If this is not the case, have the plug replaced by a qualified electrician; · The mains socket is adequately earthed. General safeguards · Do not install the appliance in rooms containing gas, oil or sulphur. Keep the appliance at least 50 cm away from flammable substances (alcohol etc) or pressurised containers (e. g. Wait at least 1 hour after transporting the appliance before starting it R134a refrigerant complies with European environmental standards. At the end of its working life, consign the appliance to a specialist collection centre. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: This unit contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol. Maintenance and disposal must be carried out by qualified personnel only (R134a, GWP=1300). You are therefore recommended to dispose of them in special differentiated waste collection containers. Do not use the appliance in laundry rooms. · · · · · · · · · Instructions Read these instructions carefully before installing and/or using the appliance. 12 INSTALLATION Position the appliance in the room to be dehumidified. A free space of at least 50 cm must be left at the front of the dehumidifier, so as not to block the air outlet. For efficient ventilation a space of about 5-10 cm should be left at the back of the appliance. The condensate can be drained in one of the following ways: Nota Bene: Keep the rubber bung to close the spout. fig. 3 GB NO A) Draining into the tank The condensate can be drained directly into the tank. 1 Instructions for fitting the castors 1) Unplug from the mains socket and empty the tank (if full) 2) Remove the rubber caps from the bottom of the appliance by pulling forcefully or using pliers (see figure 4/1). (see figure 4/2) B) Continuous external draining If the appliance is to be operated for long periods but you are unable to empty the tank regularly, you are recommended to use the continuous drain facility. 1) Remove the continuous drain cap by turning it anticlockwise then remove the rubber bung from the spout (fig. 2) Fasten the rubber hose to the spout. N. B. : While fitting the castors, do not tilt the appliance at an angle of more than 45°. After fitting the castors, wait for at least an hour before using the dehumidifier again. fig. 2 3) Make sure the end of the hose is no higher than the spout or water could remain in the tank. [. . . ] Relative humidity and fan speed cannot be set. Smart mode This dehumidifies automatically. According to room conditions, the appliance automatically establishes the optimum settings for maximum comfort. Relative humidity and fan speed cannot be set. 15 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Always unplug the appliance from the power socket before performing any cleaning or maintenance operations. For safety reasons, never wash the dehumidifier using a jet of water. a week. If the appliance is not used for long periods · · · After unplugging the appliance from the power socket, empty the tank. [. . . ]