Dimplex GDDE12, GDDE20, GDDE16 User Manual

GDDE12/GDDE16/GDDE20

DEHUMIDIFIER

USER MANUAL

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SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Please read the operating instructions carefully before using your
dehumidifier for the first time and keep them in a safe place.

2. Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.

3. Never operate the appliance if a cable or connector has been
damaged, after appliance malfunction or if the appliance was dropped
or otherwise damaged.

4. Electric appliance may only be repaired by qualified personal,
improper repair work can be a source of considerable danger for the
users.

5. Children are not aware of the hazards of electric appliance. Therefore,
never allow children to manipulate electric appliance unless properly
supervised.

6. Disconnect the appliance from mains power whenever it is not in use,
before relocating it, and before cleaning,

7. Operate the appliance only at the voltage specified on the type plate.

8. Use the appliance only in the household, and only for the purpose it
was designed for.

9. Do not place heavy objects on the appliance.

10. To prevent spillage, empty the water tank before relocating the
appliance.

11. Do not tip the appliance to any side as escaping water could damage
the appliance.

12. This 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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.

13. When the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.

14. The devices should be installed at minimum distant of 50CM
from the wall or other obstacle.

15. Unplug the appliance before cleaning.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Control panel

2. Air outlet

3. Handle

4. Front panel

5. Back panel

6. Water outlet hole

7. Water tank

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CONTROL P ANEL DESCRIPTION

OPERATION INSTRUCTION

1. POWER KEY

Press to turn unit “ON” or “OFF”.

2. FAN SPEED

Press the key to select fan speed “HI” or “LOW”.

3. TIMER

a. Press the key to setting timer desired (1~24 hour).
b. Once the set time has come to an end.

The unit will turn off automatically.

c. Pressing the “POWER” key before the set time has been reached, the set

time will be canceled when the unit turn off.

4. HUMIDITY SETTING

Press the key to setting the humidity desired (RH50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, AU,
CO.)
When the room humidity less than the setting humidity 3% then the
compressor of unit will turn off automatically , until the room humidity is high
than the setting humidity 3% again.

Comfort mode (indicate AU)

a. when ambient temperature is below 5℃,compressor stop working
b. when ambient temperature is at or above 5℃ and at or below 20℃, it will

automatically set humidity level at 60%

c. when ambient temperature is above 20℃ and at or below 27℃, it will

automatically set humidity level at 55%

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d. when ambient temperature is above 27℃, it will automatically set

humidity level at 50%

TANK FULL
If this indicator illuminates, it means tank is full of water, and unit will operate

with fan only (The compressor will stop running automatically, until the tank
was empty)

PRECAUTIONS

1. The dehumidifier shall not operate if the humidity setting is higher than
the ambient humidity.

2. Drain the water in the water storage tank when the water in the tank is
full and the water level indicator light illuminates. And then install the
empty water tank back to its position, so the unit can continue its
operation.

3. When the unit stops, you have to wait for 3 minutes before you can
restart the unit to protect the compressor from damage.

4. The operational temperature range for this unit is 5-32 .℃

5. If the dehumidifier does not start (the operational light does not

illuminate) or the dehumidifier makes intermediate stop on unknown
reasons, please check the plug and power supply for poor connection. If
the plug and power supply are in normal condition, wait for 10 minutes
and restart the unit (because take about 10 minutes to reposition). If the
unit still does not start in 10 minutes, please contact your local distributor
service station for repair.

6. When the dehumidifier is in operation, the running compressor will

produce heat and make the room temperature higher. This is normal
condition.

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7．Defrost light on is to indicate the operation of defrost is start. During this

operation mode, compressor will be switched off and air motor will be
turned on.

DRAINAGE INSTRUCTION

The extracted water can be collected by water tank, or drained continuously
with a PVC hose (not available):

USE OF WATER TANK:

When the water full indicator illuminates, the tank is
full, and the compressor and the fan will stop
operation, please empty the water tank:

1. Remove the water tank as Fig 01. and empty it.

2. Insert gently the water tank into the unit reach to
its original position.

CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE

1. When you want to use this function, please pull
out the water tank, and plug the discharge water
pipe in “Water out hole” (See Fig.02). Replace
the water tank into the unit, then you can
operate the unit.

Filter Removal

•The filter can be removed from its slot by

gripping the filter handle and sliding it out from
the back of the appliance.

• Every 2 weeks, remove the filter and clean it

with warm water, below 40°C. Allow it to dry naturally and then replace.

Fig 01

Fig 02

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Maintenance Instruction

1. The unit is not allowed to be located on the floor of soft and uneven
surface when the unit is in operation to avoid occurrence of vibration and
noise.

2. Never insert any slim rod and hard object into the unit body to avoid
occurrence of hazard or unit failure.

3. During power off or when not in use for a long time, please pull out the
power cord from the outlet.

4. For a better dehumidifying effect, the areas in front and rear of the unit
should be clear and free from obstacles, which will block the air flow for
the unit.

5. Clean the filtering net once every two weeks (never use alcohol,

gasoline, on or hot water with a temperature of 40 degrees C).

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SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

SPECIFICATIONS

GDDE12 GDDE16

GDDE20

POWER SUPPLY 220-240V~50Hz
POWER INPUT(EN60335) 260W 410W 480W
RUNNING CURRENT 1.2A 2.1A 2.2A
NET WEIGHT 11.2Kg 13.3Kg 13.7Kg

MOISTURE REMOVAL
( 30℃ RH80%)

12 liters/day 16 liters/day 20 liters/day

CABINETDIMEMSION 365Wx220D x490H
TEMP. RANGE FOR USE 5℃~32℃
WA TER TANK CAPACITY 2.3L

(CE) N 842/2006:
R134A is a kind of fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by
the Kyoto Protocol.
Its total global warming potential (GWP) is 1300

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Glen Dimplex Australia Pty Ltd
2/205 Abbotts Road,
Dandenong South VIC 3175
Australia
Ph: 1300 556 816
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.dimplex.com.au

Glen Dimplex Australiasia Ltd
38 Harris Road, East Tamaki,
Manukau, Auckland 2013
New Zealand
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.dimplex.co.nz

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other
household wastes throughout NZ/AUS. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle
it responsibly to promote the sustainable re-use of material resources. To
return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or
contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can direct
you on how to dispose it in an environmentally friendly manner.