Cleaning
-Disconnect the appliance from the mains and allow it to
cool before undertaking any cleaning task.
- Except for the power unit and the mains connection, all
the parts can be cleaned with detergent and water or in
washing up liquid. Rinse thoroughly to remove all traces
of detergent.
- Clean the electrical equipment and the mains connec-
tion with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT IMMERSE IN
WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
- Clean the equipment with a damp cloth with a few
drops of washing-up liquid and then dry.
- Do not use solvents, or products with an acid or base
pH such as bleach, or abrasive products, for cleaning the
appliance.
- Never submerge the appliance in water or any other
liquid or place it under running water.
Air Filter
- The unit is equipped with washable air lter. Take out
the washable lter. After the cleaning operation, insert
the lter back to its place.
- Clean the washable lter every 2 weeks. If the lter is
blocked with dust, the efciency will reduce.
- Wash the air lter by immersing it gently into warm
(about 40°) water with a neutral detergent, rinse it and
dry it thoroughly in a shaded place.
-Insert the lter back to the appliance slowly after
washing.
Dehumidier storage
If the dehumidier will not be used for an extended
period of time:
1. Drain the water tank completely and make sure no
more water stocked inside.
2. Unplug the unit and fold up the power supply cord.
3. Remove and clean the air lter, allow it to dry comple-
tely and reinstall it.
4. Store the dehumidier in a cool, dry location, away
from direct sunlight, extreme temperature and excessive
dust
Anomalies and repair
- Take the appliance to an authorised technical support
service if product is damaged or other problems arise.
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the appliance
yourself as this may be dangerous.
- If any anomaly is detected, check the following table:
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The unit doesn’t operate No power supply Connect to a functioning outlet and
switch on
Water Full Indication Flash Drain water tank and reset your
setting, or replace the water tank to
right place
Room temperature under 5 degree
or above 35 degree
Self-Protection designed to protect
the unit. Cannot work under such
temperature
The dehumidifying function doesn’t
work or the unit turn on / off fre-
quently
Is the air lter clogged? Clean the air lter as instructions
Is the door/window
opened? Close the door / window
Is the unit close any heat emana-
tion?
Remove the unit to a cool place
Operation is noisy Is the unit tilted or unsteady? Place on an even, solid surface
(less vibration).
Is the air lter clogged? Clean the air lter as instructions
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