User manual DELONGHI DEHUMIDIFIER DE320

[. . . ] Ideally, rooms should therefore be kept within these values. A dehumidifier is an appliance that eliminates the excess of moisture on the air (see below). Ai 20°C R. H. = 2. 5 l 2. 5 l of water eliminated 5l 2, 5 l There is another way to decrease the relative humidity level. It is by increasing the room temperature. [. . . ] · Always transport the appliance upright or resting on one side. Remember to drain the tank before moving the appliance. · The refrigerant used in this appliance would cause damage to the ozone layer if relased into the atmosphere. 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 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; 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. 15 ENGLISH DE320GB 28-05-2001 16:59 Pagina 16 Installation 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 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. [. . . ] Note: The appliance only stops completely when the level of humidity set is reached. · Clean and reposition the filter. · Protect the appliance from dust by covering with a large plastic bag. fig. 4 19 ENGLISH DE320GB 28-05-2001 16:59 Pagina 20 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Check the following points before calling your local Technical Service Centre. Problem The appliance does not work in dehumidifying mode (indicator light off) Cause ·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 Remedy ·plug into the mains ·check the power supply ·set the humidistat to the required level ·empty the tank ·gently place the tank in the correct position ·clean the filter ·in certain conditions, it is normal for the appliance not to dehumidify (see "Technical characteristics" ·switch the appliance off, wait 30 minutes then turn on again. [. . . ]