Clarke YDE20 Operation & Maintenance Manual

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

LS0916

20 LITRE DEHUMIDIFIER

MODEL NO: YDE20

PART NO: 6470682

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE product.

Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.

GUARANTEE

This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.

This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.

Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.

This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the
obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE
regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and
environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE.

In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with general
household waste. It must be disposed of according to the laws governing
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognised disposal
facility.

R134a is a refrigerant that complies with EEC environmental standards;
nonetheless, the refrigerant circuit on the machine should not be punctured.
At the end of its working life, consign the air conditioning unit to a special
collection centre.

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SAFETY WARNINGS

1. Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.

2. Position the mains cable so that it cannot be inadvertently pulled or
pinched and where it does not cause a trip hazard

3. This appliance is designed to dehumidify residential environments and must
not be used for any other purposes.

4. If the appliance requires repair, always contact your CLARKE dealer.
Always insist on original spare parts. Repairs carried out by unauthorized
persons may be dangerous and invalidate the guarantee.

5. Do not use extension power cables.

6. Before cleaning or maintenance operations, always unplug the appliance
from the power supply.

7. Do not move the appliance by pulling the power cable.

8. Do not install the appliance in rooms containing gas, oil or sulphur. Do not
install near sources of heat.

9. Do not use the appliance on inclined surfaces.

10. Keep the appliance at least 50 cm away from inflammable substances
(alcohol etc) or pressurised containers (e.g. aerosol cans).

11. Do not rest heavy or hot objects on top of the appliance.

12. Always transport the appliance upright or resting on one side. Remember
to drain the tank before moving the appliance.

13. Wait at least 1 hour after transporting the appliance before using it to allow
the refrigerant gasses to settle.

14. Do not use the appliance outdoors.

15. Do not obstruct the air inlet or outlet.

WARNING: IF THE SUPPLY CABLE IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED BY
THE MANUFACTURER, ITS SERVICE AGENT OR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED
PERSONS IN ORDER TO AVOID A HAZARD.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is
the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on
230VAC 50Hz. Connecting it to any other power source may cause damage.

This product may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the
fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover becomes lost or
damaged, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained.

If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or due to
damage, it should be cut off and a replacement fitted, following the wiring instructions
shown below. The old plug must be disposed of safely, as insertion into a mains socket
could cause an electrical hazard

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If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond with the
markings on the terminals of your plug, proceed as follows.

• The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is

marked N or coloured Black.

• The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is

marked L or coloured Red.

• The wire which is coloured Yellow and Green must be connected to the terminal

which is marked E or or coloured Green.

We strongly recommend that this machine is connected to the mains supply via a Residual
Current Device (RCD)

If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt any repairs yourself

WARNING: READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE MAINS
SUPPLY.

WARNING: THE WIRES IN THE POWER CABLE OF THIS PRODUCT ARE
COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:
BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE YELLOW AND GREEN = EARTH

Plug must be BS1363/A approved.

Always fit a 5 Amp fuse.

Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the clamp

Neutral

(Blue)

Live

(Brown)

Earth

(Green and Yellow)

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CONTROL PANEL

HUMIDITY button: Used to select the humidity level (or fan speed
in Air Purify mode)

TIMER button: used to adjust the Timer on / Timer off settings.

MODE button: Cycle through the following operating modes

Auto - High - Low - Air Purify

Press and hold to select Drying Mode

LOCK button: Used to activate or deactivate the key lock,
thereby preventing accidental changes to the settings.

Press and hold for 3 seconds

POWER button: Used to

switch the dehumidifier ON or OFF.

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BEFORE USE

POSITIONING THE DEHUMIDIFIER

• Position the dehumidifier close to a mains supply socket.

• Free space as shown must be left around the dehumidifier, so as not to

block the air flow.

• Make sure that the power cable is not placed where it can be

inadvertently pulled or pinched and where it does not cause a trip
hazard.

• Do not place the dehumidifier next to a radiator or other heat source as

this will reduce its performance.

• To maximise efficiency, do not open the doors or windows of the room

during use.

• Wait at least 1 hour after transporting the appliance before

using it to allow the refrigerant gasses to settle.

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OPERATION

SWITCHING ON/OFF

1. Plug into the mains supply socket and switch on.

• The dehumidifier will beep and the display will show the current humidity

level.

2. Open the air outlet vent on top of
the dehumidifier.

3. Press the POWER button to switch
the dehumidifier ON.

• The dehumidifier will run in the

last mode selected.

4. Press the POWER button again to
switch the dehumidifier OFF.

TIMER-OFF SETTING

1. With the dehumidifier running, press the TIMER button repeatedly to set the
length of time (1-24 hours) until the dehumidifier turns off.

• The display will show the selected time, flashing on and off for 5 seconds

and then return to the current humidity level.

• TIMER button light will illuminate when the timer function is active.

2. To cancel the timer function press the TIMER button once more.

TIMER-ON SETTING

1. With the dehumidifier turned off, press TIMER button repeatedly to set the
length of time (1-24 hours) until the dehumidifier turns on.

• The display will show the selected time flashing on and off for 5 seconds

and then stop flashing.

2. To cancel the timer function press the TIMER button once more.

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MODE SELECTION

Press the MODE button repeatedly to cycle through the following modes: -

Auto - High -Low - Air Purify

AUTO

When AUTO is selected, the user selects the humidity level required and the
dehumidifier will turn on or off as required to maintain that level.

1. Press the mode button repeatedly until AUTO is selected.

2. Press the humidity button repeatedly to select the required humidity level.

• The humidity level is set to 50% as default.

• The humidity can be selected in 5% increments between 40% and 70%.

HIGH

When HIGH is selected, The dehumidifier will run at high speed regardless of
the current humidity level.

1. Press the mode button repeatedly until HIGH is selected.

LOW

When LOW is selected, the dehumidifier will run at low speed regardless of the
current humidity level.

1. Press the mode button repeatedly until LOW is selected.

• The dehumidifier will run at low speed regardless of the current humidity

level.

AIR PURIFY

When AIR PURIFY is selected, the dehumidifier function is switched off and the
fan will run continuously through the carbon filter.

1. Press the mode button repeatedly until AIR PURIFY is selected.

2. Press the humidity button to change the fan speed from high to low.

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DRYING FUNCTION

If the dehumidifier has been used in a high humidity environment for a long
period of time, or you do not intend to used the dehumidifier for a few weeks,
you must run the drying cycle to remove water/moisture from the unit. This will
prevent a build up of mildew which will affect the efficiency and life of the
unit.

HOW TO START THE DRYING FUNCTION

1. Press and hold the mode button for 3 seconds until DRYING FUNCTION

is selected.

• The dehumidifier will start its drying cycle.

HOW TO STOP THE DRYING MODE

1. Press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds to cancel the drying
function.

• The unit will be revert to the mode that was running before the DRYING

FUNCTION was selected.

KEYPAD LOCK

1. Press and hold the lock button for 3 seconds to
activate the keypad lock.

• The small LED above the lock button will

illuminate when the keypad lock is active.

2. Repeat step 1 to deactivate the keypad lock
function.

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EMPTYING THE WATER TANK

1. When the FULL indicator on the control panel illuminates, switch off

the dehumidifier and disconnect it from the mains supply.

2. Carefully remove the water tank
by placing your fingers in the
channel underneath the tank and
pulling it towards you.

• The dehumidifier will beep

several times if it is switched on
and the water tank is removed
or fitted incorrectly.

3. Remove the water tank lid and
discard the water.

4. Replace the lid and refit the water tank.

NOTE: The unit will not operate unless the water tank is fitted correctly.

CONTINUOUS DRAINING

This function enables continuous dehumidifying without having to empty the
water tank.

1. Remove the knock-out section in
the case, using a small
screwdriver.

2. Attach the drainage hose (not
supplied) to the point shown.

• You may find it easier to

remove the water tank and
work from the inside.

• Make sure that the drain hose

always runs downhill away from
the dehumidifier.

3. Replace the water tank.

• The unit will not operate without the tank in position.

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MAINTENANCE

STORAGE

• Unplug from the mains socket and empty the tank.

• Cover the dehumidifier to prevent dust getting inside.

CLEANING THE CABINET

• Use a soft damp cloth to clean the exterior.

• Never use harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaning agents as these may

damage the casing finish.

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER

1. Remove the filter panel from the
rear of the dehumidifier.

2. Use a vacuum cleaner or cloth to
clean the filter.

• If the filter requires washing, use

warm water and make sure
that is has dried naturally
before refitting it to the
dehumidifier.

3. Replace the filter panel, making
sure that all the lugs are seated correctly.

WARNING: ALWAYS UNPLUG THE DEHUMIDIFIER BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Cause Solution

No operation Power cable

disconnected.

Insert the plug into a power
socket.

Water tank is full. Empty the water tank.

Water tank is not seated
properly.

Replace the tank correctly in
position.

Dehumidified
volume is small

Filter is dirty. Clean the filter as described

See page 12.

Check to see if the air inlet
is blocked.

Remove dirt from the air inlet.

Operation
stops during
spot
dehumidifying

The room temperature is
higher than the usable
operating temperature.

Dehumidifying operation will
restart automatically when the
temperature falls.

Washed
clothes are not
dried

Washed clothes are hard to
dry when the temperature
is low.

Check to see if the room
temperature is too low.

Power Source 230V AC 50Hz

Input Power 370W

Water Tank Capacity 5 Litres

Weight 14 kg

Operation Temperature 5 - 32 degrees Celsius

Dimensions (L x W x H) 239 mm x 388 mm x 598 mm

Refrigerant

R134G (Qty. 170 g)

Extraction Rate (Max) 20 litres per day (@ 30°C 80% RH)

Max Allowable Pressure Low Pressure Side - 0.5 mpa, High Pressure Side - 1.5 mpa

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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