User manual DELONGHI DE 220BLUE

[. . . ] 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. 2 ENGLISH Ai r always contains a certain amount of water in the air in the form of water vapour. DE220GB 6-08-2001 14:38 Pagina 3 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. [. . . ] Therefore 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. · The appliance must be installed in conformity with the relevant national legislation. · Do not use the appliance outdoors. · Do not obstruct the air intake or outlet. Important 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; Failure to respect this safety rule absolves the manufacturer from all liability. This appliance is manufactured in compliance with EEC standard EN 55014 on the suppression of radio interference. · The cable must be replaced by approved service personnel only. Pl 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 4 ENGLISH DE220GB 6-08-2001 14:38 Pagina 5 Installation 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. 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. 3) To fit the rubber hose to the spout, open the door, remove the tank, pass the drain hose provided through the space between the door (at a slight angle) and the bottom of the appliance, reposition the tank and fit the hose onto the spout (Fig. 5) Make sure the hose is on the level otherwise the water will remain in the tank. You will need it to plug the hose or close the spout if you revert to draining into the tank (see point A). fig. 3 5 DE220GB 6-08-2001 14:38 Pagina 6 De s c r i p t i o n o f c o n t r o l s Power indicator light Dehumidifying indicator light Air circulation indicator light Dehumidifying standby light OFF position: appliance off lights up for the first three minutes in dehumidifying mode Humidistat knob no Tank control "Tank full /lighttank" indicator system Functions selector This dehumidifier is fitted with a special device to ensure correct operation. [. . . ] The temperature of the water should not exceed 40°C. After washing the filter, allow to dry completely before putting it back in the appliance. If the appliance is not used for long periods · Unplug from the mains socket and empty the tank. · Clean and reposition the filter. · Cover the appliance so that dust does not build up. [. . . ]