DeLonghi DEC18 User Manual

Air always contains a certain amount of water in the air in the form of water vapour.
This amount of moisture is commonly known as the humidity.
The capacity of the air to hold water vapour increases with the temperature. This is why in our
homes, as soon as the temperature decreases, the vapour contained in the air condenses, as
is evident on the colder surfaces in the room, such as the windows, walls etc.
The purpose of a dehumidifier is to remove the excess moisture from the air, to control con-
densation within the home.
Experts have established that the optimum environmental conditions for our well being and
preserve objects are obtained between 40% and 60% relative humidity. Below these levels the
air can feel too dry and may cause skin complaints and even static electric shocks.
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.
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Important
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste.
It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer pro-
viding this service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the
environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent mate-
rials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources.As a reminder of the
need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out
wheeled dustbin.

DeLonghi DEC18 Specifications

General

Brand	DeLonghi
Model	DEC18
Category	Air Cleaner
Language	English

Summary

General Information and Disposal

Product Disposal Guidelines

Instructions for the correct disposal of the appliance according to EC Directive 2002/96/EC.

Product Description and Parts

Important Safety and Usage Guidelines

Technical Assistance and Electrical Connections

Guidance on seeking technical support and ensuring correct electrical connections and earthing.

Installation Procedures

Wheel Installation

Step-by-step instructions for attaching the wheels to the base of the dehumidifier.

Placement and Condensate Draining

Recommendations for appliance placement and two methods for condensate drainage: tank or external hose.

Operating the Dehumidifier

Humidistat Operation

Guide to using the humidistat knob to set desired humidity levels (MIN/MED/MAX) for operation.

Humidistat and Function Knob Operation

Instructions for models with both humidistat and function selector for humidity and mode control.

Understanding Dehumidifier Functions

Function Selection and Descriptions

Explains how to select and use specific functions like purification, ECON, comfort, and DRY modes.

Indicator Lights and Tank Control

Tank Control System

Details the red indicator light system for warnings related to tank status and continuous drain.

Dehumidification Indicator Lights

Explains the dehumidification light and standby/low temperature operation light functions.

Cleaning, Maintenance, and Storage

Cleaning the Cabinet and Air Filter

Instructions for cleaning the appliance exterior and the removable air filter.

Long Period Storage and Filter Care

Advice on preparing the appliance for storage and caring for electrostatic filters.

Troubleshooting

Technical Characteristics