De'Longhi GB-5714810191 Owner's Manual

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SOME NOTIONS ON
HUMIDITY

Air always contains a certain amount of water in
the form of vapour. This determines the level of
humidity in an atmosphere.

The capacity of the air to hold water vapour
increases with 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, avoiding the dama­ge caused by condensation.

Experts have established that the optimum envi­ronmental conditions for our well being and for
the home are obtained between 40% and 60%
relative humidity. Lower relative humidity can be
achieved with higher room temperatures. For
lower room temperatures the achievable relative
humidity will be on the higher side, closer to
60%. Therefore, with lower room temperatures,
you are recommended to heat the room even
minimally.

This considerably increases the dehumidifying
power of the appliance.

With heating, the condensation formed by the
water vapour on windows and other cold surfa­ces evaporates into the air to be collected by the
dehumidifier.

DESCRIPTION/ACCESSORIES

1. Control panel

2. Water level viewing window

3. Condensate collection tank

4. Handles

5. Air intake grille

6. Dust filter

7. Air outlet grille

8. Drain hose to be used at the back of the unit

9. Pump tube to be used at the front of the unit

10. Connecter for PUMP draining (first remove
stopper)

11. Wheels

7

4

1

4

5

6

2

3

11

10

9

8

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing a De'Longhi product.
Take a couple of minutes to read these instruc­tions.
This will avoid danger or damage to the appliance.

Symbols used in these instructions

These symbols draw your attention to important
warnings.
It is vital to respect these warnings.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock,
serious injury, burns, fire or damage to the
appliance.

Danger!

Failure to observe this warning may result in life
threatening injury by electric shock.

Important!

Failure to observe this warning may result in
injury or damage to the appliance.

This symbol draws your attention to important
recommendations and informatio

Problems and repairs

In the event of problems, first try and resolve
them by reading the information given in the
"Troubleshooting" section on page 9.
If the appliance requires repair, always contact a
Center authorized by the manufacturer.
Always insist on original spare parts. Repairs car­ried out by unauthorized personnel may be dan­gerous and invalidate the guarantee.

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

Fundamental safety warnings

Danger!

This is an electrical appliance, it
is therefore important to respect the following
safety warnings:

• Do not touch the appliance with wet hands.

• Do not touch the plug with wet hands.

• Make sure the outlet used is always accessi-

ble, enabling you to unplug the appliance
when necessary.

• Always unplug the appliance using the plug itself.

Never pull the cable as it might be damaged.

• To disconnect the appliance completely from

the electricity supply, you must unplug it from
the outlet.

• If the appliance malfunctions, do not attempt

to repair it yourself.
Turn the appliance off, unplug from the outlet
socket and contact a Service Center.

• Do not move the appliance by pulling the

power cable.

• It is dangerous to modify or alter the charac-

teristics of the appliance in any way.

• If the power cable is damaged, it must be repla-

ced by the manufacturer or an authorized tech­nical service center in order to avoid all risk.

• Do not use extension cords.

• The appliance must be installed in accordance

with the rules on household appliances in
force in the country concerned.

• This appliance is not intended for use for

water damage restoration of commercial/hou­sehold properties.

• The appliance must be connected to a pro-

perly grounded outlet. Have your electrical
circuit checked by a qualified electrician.

Danger!

Keep packaging materials (plastic

bags, polystyrene foam) out of reach of children.

Danger!

The appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety. Always supervise children. Make sure they
do not play with the appliance.

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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 contai­ning gas, oil or sulphur. Do not install near
sources of heat.

• 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 befo­re 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 cove­red 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=1975).

• 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.

• Do not use the appliance in laundry rooms.

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
deriving 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 qua­lified electrician;

• The outlet is properly grounded.

INSTALLATION

Position the appliance in the room to be dehumi­dified. 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 (5­10 cm) should be left at the back of the appliance.
The condensate can be drained in one of the fol­lowing 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.