User manual DELONGHI DE 220ECO

[. . . ] This is due to the fact that cold air is capable of holding less water vapour than warm air. If temperatures in the home are lower than 10°C for prolonged periods low level heating will be necessary to allow the condensate to evaporate into the air before dehumidification can take place. The air will however be slightly warmed by the dehumidifier as the dry air leaving the dehumidifier is about 1°C higher than normal room temperature. 11 ENGLISH Ai r always contains a certain amount of water in the air in the form of water vapour. DE220GB 22-10-2002 13:35 Pagina 12 De s c r i p t i o n / A c c e s s o r i e s 1 2 7 Air outlet 6 Air intake 5 3 4 1. Control panel cover Control panel Canister door Condensate collection tank 5. [. . . ] At the end of the working life of the appliance the unit should be taken to a recycling centre for disposal of the refrigerant. · The materials used for packaging can be recycled. You are therefore recommended to dispose of them in special differentiated waste collection containers. · Do not use the appliance outdoors. · Do not obstruct the air intake or outlet. · If the appliance is utilised in areas where there is no ventilation of air, it is necessary to take precautions to avoid that the refrigerant gases that may leak from the appliance do not remain in the room, thereby causing a fire hazard. · Do not cover this appliance with bags when is not in use. · This appliance must be utilised and installed only in rooms with a total volume of 8 cubic metres or greater. · Unventilated area where the appilance using flammable refrigerants is installed shall be so constructed that any leaked refrigerants will not stagnate so as to cause a fire or an explosion hazard caussed by igniting stagnant refrigerants from other source such as electric heater, stove and similar home applications. The dehumidifier must be used only as indicated in this manual. These instructions are not intended to cover as many as possible conditions and situations which may arise. As with all household appliances installation, operation and conservation should be carried out prudently and following common sense. Techni El cal assistance Keep the list of Technical Service Centres and identify the Centre nearest you. ectrical connections After moving the appliance, wait at least an hour before turning it on again. Before plugging the appliance into the power socket, check that: · The mains power supply corresponds to the power supply indicated on the rating plate. · The power socket and electrical circuit are adequate for the appliance. · The power socket matches the plug. If this is not the case, have the plug replaced by a qualified electrician; · The power socket must be adequately earthed; 13 ENGLISH DE220GB 22-10-2002 13:35 Pagina 14 Installation ace the dehumidifier in a suitable position, a hallway or landing are generally good sites. The appliance must be positioned so that the air intake and air outlet grills are at least 50 cm away from any wall or obstacle to ensure adequate ventilation. 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 (fig. The tank can be easily removed and has a handle making it simple to carry and empty. Pl fig. 1 B) Continuous external draining If the appliance is to be operated for long periods of time but you are unable to empty the tank, you are recommended to use the continuous drain facility. 1) Remove the rubber bung from the spout (Fig. 2) Make a hole in the tank inside the spout using a fine drill bit (8mm) (Fig. [. . . ] If the unit is used constantly or systematically, you are recommended to clean the filter once a week. · To remove the air filter, extract by pulling it as shown in fig. · 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. [. . . ]