RCA RDH505 Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

SOCIABLE  REMARK

DISPOSAL:

 Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection

of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.

It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance in domestic household waste.
For disposal, there are several possibilities:
A)  The municipality has established collection systems, where electronic waste can
      be disposed of at least free of charge to the user.
B)  When buying a new product, the retailer will take back the old product at least
      free of charge.
C)  The manufacture will take back the old appliance for disposal at least free of 
      charge to the user.
D)   As old products contain valuable resources, they can be sold to scrap metal
       dealers.
Wild disposal of waste in forests and landscapes endangers your health when 
hazardous substances leak into the ground-water and find their way into the food
chain. 

When using this dehumidifier in the European countries, the following information
must be followed:

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CONTENTS

SAFETY  PRECAUTIONS

Warning  ..........................................................................................................................................2
Caution  ...........................................................................................................................................2
Electrical  information  ......................................................................................................................3

OPERATING  THE  UNIT

When  using  the  unit  .......................................................................................................................7
Removing  the  collected  water  ........................................................................................................8

CARE AND  MAINTENANCE

Care  and  cleaning  of  the  dehumidifier  ...........................................................................................9

TROUBLESHOOTING  TIPS

Troubleshooting  tips  .....................................................................................................................10

CONTROL  PADS  ON  THE  DEHUMIDIFIER

Control  pads....................................................................................................................................4
Other  features.................................................................................................................  ...............5

IDENTIFICATION  OF  PARTS

Identification  of  parts  ......................................................................................................................6
Positioning  the  unit  .........................................................................................................................7

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your air conditioner
properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time 
and money over the life of your air conditioner. You'll find many answers to common 
problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips. If  you  review o

  ur c hart o f T roubleshooting  

Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.

   

Read This Manual

CAUTION

   This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons 
   with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
   knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
   appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
   the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
   supervision. (  be applicable for the European Countries )
   This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
   physical ,sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
   they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
   person responsible for their safety. (be applicable for other countries except the 
   European Countries )
   Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. 
   If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service 
   agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
   The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.
    The appliance with electric heater shall  have  at l east 1  m

  eter s pace t o t he c ombustible

    materials.
    Contact the authorised service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.

   
   
   

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Summary of Contents for RDH505

Page 1: ...to change without prior notice for product improvement Consult with the sales agency or manufacturer for details Before operating this product please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use DEHUMIDIFIER RDH505 RDH705 ...

Page 2: ...erly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your air conditioner You ll find many answers to common problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all Read This Manual CAUTION This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above...

Page 3: ...he unit and cause electric shock Do not take the water buc ket out during operation SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not cover the intake or exhaust openings with cloths or towels A lack of air flow can lead to overheating and fire Never insert your finger or other foreign objects into grills or openings Take special care to warn children of these dangers Do not use in areas where chemicals are handled This ...

Page 4: ...tomatically revert back to display the previous humidity setting When the Auto start Auto stop times are set within the same program sequence TIMER ON OFF indicator lights illuminate identifying both ON and OFF times are now programmed Turning the unit ON or OFF at any time or adjusting the timer setting to 0 0 will cancel the Auto Start Stop function When LED display window displays the code of P...

Page 5: ...own Casters At four points on the bottom of unit Casters can move freely Do not force casters to move over carpet nor move the unit with water in the bucket The unit may tip over and spill water A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have little or no effect in drying an adjacent enclosed storage area such as a closet unless there is adequate circulation of air in and out of the area Air outl...

Page 6: ...hen not using the unit for long time periods CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care and cleaning of the dehumidifier Turn the dehumidifier off and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning 1 Clean the Grille and Case Use water and a mild detergent Do not use bleach or abrasives Do not splash water directly onto the main unit Doing so may cause an electrical shock cause the insulation to deteriorate ...

Page 7: ...humidity control may not be set low enough Check that all doors windows and other openings are securely closed O O Room temperature is too low below 5 C 41 F There is a kerosene heater or something giving off water vapor in the room The unit makes a loud noise when operating The air filter is clogged The unit is tilted instead of upright as it should be The floor surface is not level Frost appears...

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