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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Always shut off the unit and unplug from the mains before cleaning or performing any maintenance. When it is
not in use for long periods it is advisable to remove the plug from the power socket. Do not use chemical solvents
(such as benzene, alcohol or gasoline) as they may cause irreversible damage to the unit.
1. CLEAN THE GRILLE AND CASE
Use water and a mild detergent to clean
the washable mesh filters. Do not use
bleach or abrasives. Do not splash water
directly onto the main unit. Doing so may
cause an electrical shock and can lead
to the insulation to deteriorate, or cause
the unit to rust. The air intake and outlet
grilles get soiled easily, so use a vacuum
attachment or soft brush to clean. Wipe
the dehumidifier body with a soft damp
cloth or kitchen towel.
Remove the ABS filter frame. If the optional carbon filters are fitted, remove them from the frame and hoover
gently approximately every 2-3 weeks.
If the mesh filter is dirty hoover it, if it is heavily soiled wash it with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly before
reinserting it in the unit.
When filter cleaning is finished and filters are dry placed them back into the unit.
NOTE:
While the carbon filter is optional never run the unit without the mesh filter frame correctly inserted.
2. CLEAN THE WATER TANK
Every few weeks, clean the tank to prevent the growth of mould, mildew and bacteria. Partially fill the tank with
clean water and add a little mild detergent. Swish it around and then empty the tank and rinse.
NOTE:
Do not use a dishwasher to clean the tank. After cleaning and drying, the tank must be reinserted securely
into dehumidifier in order to restart operation.
END OF SEASON MAINTENANCE
1.
Empty and clean the water tank.
2.
Clean the unit and the filters as per the cleaning procedure above.
3.
Coil the power cord on the special cord storage rest at the back of the unit
4.
Cover the unit and keep it in a dry place.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why doesn’t the dehumidifier seem to extract much water if the temperature is low?
This is a compressor dehumidifier which works best in temperatures above 15⁰C. If the temperature is low and
the air is dryer than the setting on the humidistat the unit will not extract water. If you want to use a dehumidifier
for outside buildings, unheated properties, boats or garages please check our desiccant range.
Why doesn’t the unit work /or stops suddenly?
The water tank may be full or displaced. To rectify: empty the tank and carefully place the tank back in the unit.
Also, the unit may be running in dehumidifying mode with a low room temperature. Please check if the room
temperature is lower than 5⁰C. If so, the unit will stop working while in dehumidifying mode. (unit may be
defrosting).
The ambient operating range is between 5⁰C and 35⁰C with a relative humidity ranging from 30% to 80%. For
maximum efficiency use the unit between 15⁰C and 32⁰C.
Sometimes cold and/or hot air comes out from the air outlet grill, why?
When the unit is in dehumidifying mode it absorbs humid air from the room and freezes it to reduce the
humidity.
During the cold cycle there should be cold air coming out of the unit
During the hot cycle hot dry air should be coming out of the outlet grill.
