Impecca IDM-30SE, IDM-45SE, IDM-70SE, IDM-52SP, IDM-72SP User Manual

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Impecca Dehumidier
IDM-30SE—30PINTS Dehumidifier IDM-45SE—45PINTS Dehumidifier IDM-70SE—70PINTS Dehumidifier
Users Manual
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Table of Contents:
– Introduction ..................................................................................... p.1
– Safety Precautions ................................................................................ p.1
– What’s In The Box ................................................................................. p.2
– Installation Accessory Kit Items ................................................................... p.2
– Specications & Warnings ........................................................................ p.3
– Device Parts ...................................................................................... p.4
– Installation & Operation Instructions .............................................................. p.5
– Front Panel Overview ............................................................................. p.7
– Error Codes & Solutions ........................................................................... p.7
– Additional Features ............................................................................... p.8
– Energy Saving Tips ...............................................................................p.8
– Troubleshooting ................................................................................. p.9
– Contact Support ................................................................................. p.9
Regulatory Warnings:
DISPOSAL:
Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.
It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance in domestic household waste.
For disposal, there are several possibilities:
A) The municipality has established collection systems, where electronic waste can be disposed of at
least free of charge to the user. B) When buying a new product, the retailer will take back the old product at least free of charge. C) The manufacturer will take back the old appliance for disposal at least free of charge to the user. D) As old products contain valuable resources, they can be sold to scrap metal dealers.
Wild disposal of waste in forests and landscapes endangers your health when hazardous substances leak into ground-water and nd their way into the food chain.
CAUTION:
• 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.
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INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on your purchase of an IMPECCA™ Electronic Dehumidier. Before using this product, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the features, functions, and operating procedures described in this manual. Inside you will nd many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your dehumidier proper­ly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the lifespan of your dehumidier. You will nd many answers to common problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE:
SAVE TIME AND MONEY!
If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips rst, you may not need to call for service at all.
• Continuous Operation • Handy indicators
• Auto-restart functions • Auto-defrost mode
• LED indicators
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
To prevent injury and/or property damage, please familiarize yourself with the following instructions and safety precautions. Failure to comply with the instructions and cautions mentioned in this manual may cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classied by the following indications:
IMPORTANT:
WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of serious injury or death.
CAUTION This symbol indicates the possibility of injury and/or damage to property.
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• Always contact an authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
• This dehumidier is not intended for use by young children or elderly persons without supervision.
• Young children should be advised not to operate the dehumidier.
• If the power cord is to be replaced, replacement work should only be performed by certied or autho­rized technicians.
• All electrical work must be performed in accordance with the national wiring standards and should only be performed by authorized personnel.
NOTE: Due to slight modications in production, the instructions, features, and/or descriptions found in this manual might vary slightly from your product.
Never do this.
Always do this.
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
Please verify your box for the following items. Note that some models may not include all items.
2. User’s Guide
Users Manual
IDM-30SE—30PINTS Dehumidifier IDM-45SE—45PINTS Dehumidifier IDM-70SE—70PINTS Dehumidifier
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3. Installation kit (see details below)
INSTALLATION ACCESSORY KIT ITEMS:
Your model may not include some optional mounting accessories, as noted by the symbol *. Illustrations may vary slightly from actual appearance of product.
PART (for illustration only, may not be identical) PART DESCRIPTION: QUANTITY INCLUDED:
Drain Hose 1 piece
Adapter 1 piece
Screw 2 pieces
Avoid damaging your new appliance! If required accessories are missing, please contact technical support.
SPECIFICATIONS & WARNINGS:
do so may cause damage, injury, or bodily harm including permanent disability and/or death.
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not remove any prong from the power cord.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Be sure your electrical wiring is adequate for the model you have chosen. This information can be found on the serial plate, which is located on the side of the cabinet and behind the grille.
important. The power cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards.
intend to use is not adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a
• Ensure the receptacle is accessible after the unit installation.
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WARNING
Do not exceed the rating of the power
outlet or connection device.
• Otherwise, it may cause electric shock or re due to excess heat generation.
Do not modify power cord length or share
the outlet with other appliances.
• It may cause electric shock or re due to heat generation.
Disconnect the power if strange sunds,
smell, or smoke comes from it.
• It may cause re and electric shock.
Do not use the machine near ammable
gas or combustibles, such as gasoline, benzene, thinner, etc.
• It may cause an explosion or re.
Do not operate or stop the unit
by swiching on or o the power.
• It may cause electric shock or re due to heat generation.
Do not insert or pull out plug with wet
hands.
• It may cause electric shock. • Plastic parts may melt and cause a re.
You should never try to take apart or
repair the unit by yourself.
• It may cause failure of machine or electric shock/
Do not drink or use the water drained
from the unit.
• It contains contaminants and could make you sick.
Do not damage or use
an unspecied power cord.
• It may cause electric shock or re.
Do not place the unit near a heat
source.
Before cleaning, turn o the power and
unplug the unit.
• It may cause electrical shock or injury.
Do not take the water
reservoir out during operation.
• It may ruin the reservoir full protection on the unit and cause electric shock.
Do not use the unit in small spaces.
• Lack of ventilation can cause overheating and re.
Do not cover the intake or exhaust ope-
nings with cloths or towels.
• A lack of air ow can lead to overheating and re.
Never insert your nger or other foreign
objects into grills or openings. Take special care to warn children of these dangers.
• It may cause electric shock or failure of appliance.
Always insert the lters securely.
Clean lter once every two weeks.
• Operation without lters may cause failure.
CAUTION
Do not put in places where water may
splash onto the unit.
• Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation. It may cause an electric shock or re.
Care should be taken when using the unit
in a room with the following persons:
• Infants, children, elderly people, and people senstive to dry environments.
Do not place heavy object on the power
cord and take care so that the cord is not compressed.
• There is danger of re or electric shock.
If water enters the unit, turn the unit o
and disconnect the power , contact a qualied service technician.
• It may cause failure of appliance or acci­dent.
Place the unit on a level, sturdy section
of the oor.
• If the unit falls over, it may cause water to spill and damage belongings, or cause electrical shock or re.
Do not use in areas where chemicals
are handled.
• This will cause the unit deterioration due to chemicals and solvents dissolved in the air.
Do not climb up on or sit on the unit.
• You may be injured if you fall or if the unit falls over.
Do not place ower vases or other
water container on top of the unit.
• Water may spill inside the unit, causing insulation failure and electrical shock or re.
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DEVICE PARTS:
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FRONT PANEL:
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1) Control panel
2) Air intake grille
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REAR PANEL:
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3) Air outlet grille
4) Air lter (behind the grille)
5) Water reservoir
6) Handle (both sides)
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1) Drain hose outlet
2) Rolling casters
3) Power cord and plug
4) Band (used only when storing unit)
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NOTE: All drawings in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. The actual shape of the unit you purchased may be slightly dierent, but the operations and functions are the same.
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INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Carefully review all of these instructions BEFORE proceeding to install and operate your dehumidier. Failure to do so may cause damage, injury, or bodily harm including permanent disability and/or death.
POSITIONING THE UNIT:
A dehumidier operating in a basement will have little or no eect in drying an adjacent enclosed storage area, such as a closet, unless there is adequate circulation of air in and out of the area.
• Do not use outdoors.
• This dehumidifer is intended for indoor residential applications only. This dehumidier should not be used for commercial or industrial applications.
• Place the dehumidier on a smooth, level oor strong enough to support the unit with a full reservoir of water.
• Allow at least 20cm of air space on all sides of the unit for good air circulation.
• Place the unit in an area where the temperature will not fall below 41°F (5°C). The coils can become covered with frost at temperatures below 41°F (5°C), which may reduce performance.
• Place the unit away from the clothes dryer, heater or radiator. Use the unit to prevent moisture damage anywhere books or valuables are stored.
Casters (4 on the bottom of unit)
Casters can move freely. Do not force casters to move over carpet, nor move the unit with water in the reservoir. (The unit may tip over and spill water and cause shock)
• Use the dehumidier in a basement to help prevent moisture damage.
• The dehumidier must be operated in an enclosed area to be most eective.
• Close all doors, windows and other outside openings to the room.
WHEN USING THE UNIT:
• When rst using the dehumidier, operate the unit continuously 24 hours.
• This unit is designed to operate with a working environment between 41°F–95°F (5°C–35°C).
• If the unit has been switched o and needs to be switched on again quickly, allow approximately three minutes for the correct operation to resume.
• Do not connect the dehumidier to a multiple socket outlet, which is also being used for other electrical appliances.
• Select a suitable location, making sure you have easy access to an electrical outlet.
• Plug the unit into a electrical socket-outlet with ground connection.
• Make sure the water reservoir is correctly tted otherwise the unit will not operate properly.
• NOTE:
When the water in the reservoir reaches to a certain level, please be careful when moving the
machine to avoid it tipping over.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED:
REMOVING THE COLLECTED WATER:
There are two ways to remove collected water.
1. USE THE RESERVOIR
• When the unit is o,if the reservoir is full, the unit will beep 8 times and the Full indicator light will ash, the digital display shows P2.
• When the unit is on, if the reservoir is full, the compressor turns o and the fan turns o after 30 seconds for drying the water of the condenser, then the unit will beep 8 times and the Full indicator light will ash. The digital display shows error P2.
• Slowly pull out the reservoir. Grip the left and right handles securely, and carefully pull out straight so water does not spill. Do not put the tank on the oor because the bottom of the reservoir is uneven. If the reservoir is balanced on the oor, it will fall and water will spill.
• Throw away the water and replace the reservoir. The reservoir must be in place and securely seated for the dehumidier to operate.
• The machine will re-start when the reservoir is correctly positioned.
NOTES: When you remove the reservoir, do not touch any parts in­side of the unit. Doing so may damage the product. Be sure to push the reservoir gently all the way into the unit. Banging the reservoir against anything or failing to push it in securely may cause the unit to stop operating. If water spills or is found within the unit upon removing the reservoir, you must dry it .
1. CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE
Water can be automatically emptied into a oor drain by attaching the unit with a water hose (5/16” diameter) with a 1” female thread­ed end.
• Install the drain hose onto the adaptor A (see Figure C).
• Remove the plastic cover from the back drain outlet of the unit and set aside and remove reservoir, then insert the drain hose through the drain outlet of the unit and securely press it into the connector on the front of the unit. (see Figure E)
• Tighten the adaptor A and the unit by using two screws (placed in the reservoir).
• Install the female threaded end of the water hose into the adaptor A (see Figure F), then lead the water hose to the oor drain or a suitable drainage facility.
• Make sure the hose is secure so there are no leaks. Direct the hose toward the drain,making sure that there are no kinks that will stop the water flow. Place the end of the hose into the drain and make sure the end of the hose is level or down to let the water flow smoothly.
• Place the reservoir back in the unit and make sure that it is seated correctly.
• Select the desired humidity setting and fan speed on the unit to commence continuous draining.
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FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW:
The following diagram and legend shows the functions of the front operating panel. Some functions are only available on select models.
When you push the button to change operation modes, the unit will make a beep sound to indicate that it is changing modes.
1) Continuous Button
Press to activate continuous dehumidifying mode.
2) Filter Button
The check lter indicator is a feature to remind you clean the air lter for more ecient operation. The lter light will illuminate after 250 hours of operation. Toreset after cleaning the lter, press the lter button and the light will go o.
3) Fan Speed Button
Control fan speed. Press to select either high or normal fan speeds. Set the fan speed to high for maximum moisture removal. When the humidity is reduced or quiet operation is preferred, set the fan speed to normal.
4) Power Button
Turns the unit on and o.
5/7) Up (+) & Down (–) Buttons
The relative humidity (RH) can be set within a range of 35% to 85% in 5% increments. For drier air, press the pad and set a lower percentage value (%). For damper air, press the pad and set a higher percentage value (%).
6) Timer Button
Activate the unit for a set period of time, increased and decreased using the + and – buttons
DISPLAY: Shows the set % humidity level from 35% to 85% or auto start/stop time (0~24) while setting, then shows the actual (5% accuracy) room % humidity level in a range of 30% RH (Relative Humidity) to 90%RH (Rela­tive Humidity).
ERROR CODES AND PROTE
CTION CODES:
AS) Humidity sensor error—Unplug the unit and plug it back in. If error repeats, call for service.
Temperature sensor error—Unplug the unit and plug it back in. If error repeats, call for service.
ES)
P2) Reservoir is full or reservoir is not seated correctly—Empty the reservoir and replace it in the right
position.
EC) Unit malfuction—Please make sure whether the enviroment temperature is suitable for the stated temperature in the manual or not. If not, please operate the unit under the stated temperature. If the enviroment temperature is suitable for the stated temperature, please call for service.
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
RESERVOIR FULL LIGHT
• Illuminates when the reservoir is ready to be emptied, or when the reservoir is removed and not seated in the proper position.
AUTO SHUT OFF
• The dehumidier shuts o after 30seconds when the reservoir is full, or when the reservoir is removed or not seated in the proper position. When the desired humidity level is reached, the unit will also shut o automatically. On some models, the fan motor will continue operating.
AUTO DEFROST
• When frost builds up on the evaporator coils, the compressor will cycle o and the fan will contin­ue to run until the frost disappears.
AUTO PROTECT
• Once the unit is turned o, it can not restart op­ertation for the rst 3 minutes. This is to protect the unit. Operation will automatically resume after 3 minutes.
CHECK FILTER
• The system keeps count when the fan motor operates and illuminates the clean lter light after 250 hours of operation (every 10 days if in continuous use). The indicator light ashes one time each second.
• After cleaning the air lter, press the lter button on the control panel and the indicator turns o.
AUTO RESTART
• If the power goes out, the unit will restart with the previous function settings automatically when power returns.
TIMER FUNCTION
• The timer indicator lights are for two separate functions, one to automatically turn the unit on and another to automatically shut it o. Both programs can be set at the same time.
Setting the unit to automatically turn o:
• Push the timer button once (if dehumidier is running) or twice (if dehumidier is not running) until the ‘OFF’ indicator illuminates
• Use the + and – pad to select the number of hours before the unit automatically turns o.
• The time will be programmed after 5 seconds of inactivity and the display will return to show the humidity level.
Setting the unit to automatically turn on:
• Push the timer button once (if dehumidier is not running) or twice (if dehumidier is running) until the ‘ON’ indicator illuminates.
• Use the + and – pad to select the number of hours before the unit automatically turns o.
• The time will be programmed after 5 seconds of inactivity and the display will return to show the humidity level.
NOTE: Both ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’ indicators can be illu-
minated—the unit will automatically turn itself on and o according to the programmed times.
$$$ SAVE & CONSERVE ENERGY
• Use the unit in the recommended room size.
• Locate the unit where furniture cannot obstruct the air ow.
• Keep the lters clean.
• Keep doors and windows closed.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS:
Problem What to Check
Unit does not start
Dehumidier does not dry the air as it should
• Make sure the dehumidier plug is pushed completely into the outlet.
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box.
• Dehumidier has reached its preset level or bucket is full.
• Reservoir is not in the proper position.
• Did not allow enough time to remove the moisture.
• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture blocking the front or back of the dehumidier.
• The humidity control may not be set low enough.
• Check that all doors, windows and other openings are securely closed.
• Room temperature is too low, below 41°F (5°C).
• There is a kerosene heater or something giving o water vapor in the room.
The unit makes a loud noise when operating
• The air lter is clogged.
• The unit is tilted instead of upright as it should be.
• The oor surface is not level.
Frost appears on the coils • This is normal. The dehumidier has an auto–defrost feature.
Water on oor
ES, AS, P2 and EC appear in the display
Technical suppor
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• Hose to connector or hose connection may be loose.
• During use with collection reservoir, but the back drain plug is open.
• These are normal error codes, please see page 7 for solutions.
For questions not answered in this manual, or for warranty service, please contact Impecca Technical Support::
By phone: 1-866-954-4440 (9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time) By e-mail: service@impeccausa.com Online: www.impecca.com
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CARE & MAINTENANCE:
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Figure 3
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IMPORTANT: Turn the dehumidier o and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.
CLEANING THE GRILLE AND CASE:
• Use water and a mild detergent. Do not use bleach or abrasives.
• Do not splash water directly onto the main unit. Doing so may cause an electrical shock, cause the insulation to deteri­orate, or cause the unit to rust.
• The air intake and outlet grilles get soiled easily, so use a vacuum attachment or brush to clean.
CLEANING THE RESERVOIR:
Every few weeks, clean the reservoir to prevent growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. Partially ll the reservoir with clean water and add a little mild detergent. Swish it around in the reservoir, empty and rinse.
NOTE: Do not use a dishwasher to clean the reservoir. After cleaning, the reservoir must be in place and securely seated for the dehumidier to operate.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
• Remove the lter every two weeks based on normal operat­ing conditions.
• Remove the lter from the top of the unit (Figure 1) or to remove the lter, remove reservoir then pull lter downwards (Figure 2).
• Wash the lter with clean water then dry. Re-install the lter, replace the reservoir.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the dehumidier without a lter
because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance.
BEFORE STORING OR NOT USING A UNIT FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME:
• After turning o the unit, wait one day before emptying the reservoir.
• Clean the main unit, water reservoir and air lter.
• Wrap the cord and bundle it with the band (Figure 3). Cover the unit with a plastic bag.
• Store the unit upright in a dry, well-ventilated place.
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