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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR
HOUSEHOLD ONLY
Appropriate use
The appliance is designed and produced for
domestic use only.
Use this appliance only as described in this
instruction manual.
As with all electrical equipment, the instructions aim
to cover as many eventualities as possible.
However, caution and common sense should be
applied when operating and installing this appliance.
General safeguards
•
Do not install the appliance in rooms contai-
ning gas, oil or sulphur. Do not install near
sources of heat.
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Do not use the appliance on sloping surfaces.
•
Keep the appliance at least 2 ft (61cm) away
from flammable substances (alcohol etc) or
pressurised containers (e.g. aerosol cans).
•
Do not rest heavy or hot objects on top of the
appliance.
•
Always transport the appliance upright, NOT
on its side.
Remember to drain the condensate tank befo-
re moving the appliance.
If the appliance was transported on its side,
you must wait at least 6 hours before using it
(24 hrs is recommended).
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION:
This unit
contains fluorinated greenhouse gases cove-
red by the Kyoto Protocol. Avoid perforating
the refrigerant circuit of the appliance.
Maintenance and disposal must be carried out
by
qualified
personnel
only
(R410A,
GWP=2088); (R134a, GWP=1430).
•
R410A and R134a are refrigerant gases that
complies with EC environmental regulations,
nevertheless avoid perforating the refrigerant
circuit of the appliance.
At the end of its service life, the air conditioner
must be disposed of at a suitable collection centre.
•
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.
•
When using the appliance to dry laundry, do
not place it under dripping clothes or where
the unit would come in any contact with water.
Instructions
Read these instructions carefully before installing
and/or using the appliance.
•
Keep these instructions.
If the appliance is transferred to other owners,
they should also be given these instructions.
•
Failure to respect the instructions may result
in injury or damage to the appliance.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage deri-
ving from failure to follow these instructions.
Electrical connections
Before plugging the appliance into the outlet,
check that:
•
The outlet, power supply corresponds to the
working voltage indicated on the rating plate.
•
The power outlet,
and electrical circuit are
adequate for the appliance.
•
The power outlet, matches the plug. If this is
not the case, have the plug replaced by a qua-
lified electrician;
•
The outlet is properly grounded.
INSTALLATION
Position the appliance in the room to be dehumi-
dified. A free space of at least 2 ft (61 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 2-4 in (5-
10 cm) should be left at the back of the appliance.
The condensate can be drained in one of the fol-
lowing ways:
A) Draining into the tank
The condensate can be drained directly into the
tank. The tank can be easily removed (fig.1).
When the tank is full, remove (fig.1) and empty it
into a sink. When finished, replace it properly.
NOTE:
The tank must be positioned porperly for
the unit to function.
If you hear the intermittent sound of the beep, it
means the tank is not in the proper position.
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 continuous draining.
