RCA RDH505, RDH705 Owner's Manual

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The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement. Consult with the sales agency or manufacturer for details.
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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SOCIABLE RE MARK
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 manufacture 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 the ground-water and find their way into the food chain.
When using this dehumidifier in the European countries, the following information must be followed:
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CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning ............ ........ ........ ............... ........ ........ ....... ........ ........ ....... ........ ........ ........ ....... ........ ........ ..2
Caution .......... ........ ........ ............... ........ ........ ............... ........ ........ ............... ........ ........ ............... .....2
Electric al information ............. ........ ....... ........ ........ ........ ............... ........ ........ ............... ........ ........ ....3
OPERATING THE UN IT
When using th e unit ............. ........ ........ ....... ........ ........ ........ ............... ........ ........ ....... ........ ........ .....7
Removing the collect ed water ............ ........ ............... ........ ........ ............... ........ ........ ....... ........ .......8
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care and clea ning of the dehumidifie r ........ ........ ............... ........ ........ ....... ........ ........ ....... ........ ......9
TROUBLE SHOOTI NG TIPS
Troublesho oting tips . ........ ........ ........ ....... ........ ........ ........ ............... ........ ........ ............... ........ .......1 0
CONTROL PADS ON THE DE HUMIDI FIER
Control pads...... ........ ....... ........ ........ ........ ............... ........ ........ ....... ........ ........ ....... ........ ........ ........ ..4
Other features.... ........ ....... ........ ........ ........ ....... ........ ........ ........ ............... ........ ........ ........ . ........ ......5
IDENTIF ICATION OF PARTS
Identifi cation of pa rts ............... ............... ........ ........ ............... ........ ........ ............... ........ ........ ..........6
Position ing the unit .......... ........ ............... ........ ........ ............... ........ ........ ............... ........ ........ ..........7
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your air conditioner properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your air conditioner. You'll find many answers to common problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips. If you review o ur c hart o f T roubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.
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CAUT ION
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. ( be applicable for the European Countries ) 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. (be applicable for other countries except the European Countries ) Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. If 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. The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.
The appliance with electric heater shall have at l east 1 m eter s pace t o t he c ombustible materials. Contact the authorised service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
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SAFETY PREC AUTIONS
Do not exceed the rating of the power outlet or connection device.
Do not modify power cord length or share the outlet with other appliances
Disconnect the power if strange sounds, smell, or smoke comes from it.
Otherwise, it may cause electric shock or fire due to excess heat generation.
It may cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation.
It may cause fire and electric shock.
It may cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation.
It may cause electric shock.
It may cause failure of machine or electric shock.
It contains contaminants and could make you sick.
It may cause electric shock or fire.
Plastic parts may melt and cause a fire.
It may cause electrical shock or injury.
It may cause an explosion or fire.
Do not operate or stop the unit by switching on or off the power.
Do not insert or pull out plug with wet hands.
You should never try to take apart or repair the unit by yourself.
Do not drink or use the water drained from the unit.
Do not damage or use an unspecified power cord.
Do not place the unit near a heat source.
Before cleaning, turn off the power and unplug the unit.
Do not use the machine near flammable gas or combustibles, such as gasoline, benzene, thinner, etc.
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CAUTION
Do not use the unit in small spaces.
Lack of ventilation can cause overheating and fire.
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 fire.
Place the unit on a level, sturdy section of the floor.
If the unit falls over, it may cause water to spill and damage belongings, or cause electrical shock or fire.
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To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications.
This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.
Always do this.
Never do this.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property.
WARNING
WARNING
It may cause bucket full protect of the unit and cause electric shock.
Do not take the water buc­ket out during operation.
SAFETY PREC AUTIONS
Do not cover the intake or exhaust openings with cloths or towels.
A lack of air flow can lead to overheating and fire.
Never insert your finger or other foreign objects into grills or openings. Take special care to warn children of these dangers.
Do not use in areas where chemicals are handled.
This will cause the unit deterioration due to chemicals and solvents dissolved in the air.
Care should be taken when using the unit in a room with the following persons:
Infants, children, elderly people, and people not senstive to humidity.
You may be injured if you fall or if the unit falls over.
Water may spill inside the unit, causing insulation failure and electrical shock or fire.
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It may cause failure of appliance or accident.
There is danger of fire or electric shock.
Do not place heavy object on the power cord and take care so that the cord is not compressed.
Operation without filters may cause failure.
Always insert the filters securely. Clean filter once every two weeks.
CAUTION
Do not climb up on or sit on the unit.
If water enters the unit, turn the unit off and disconnect the power , contact a qualified service technician.
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Do not place flower vases or other water container on top of the unit.
The manufactures nameplate is located on the rear panel of the unit and contains electrical and other technical data specific to this unit. Be sure the unit is properly grounded. To minimize shock and fire hazards, proper grounding is important. The power cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards. Your unit must be used in a properly grounded wall receptacle. If the wall receptacle you intend to use is not adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician install the proper receptacle. Ensure the receptacle is accessible after the unit installation. Do not use extension cords or an adapter plugs with this unit. However, if it is necessary to use an extension cord, use an approved Dehumidifier extension cord only (available at most local hardware stores). To avoid the possibility of personal injury, always disconnect the power supply to the unit, before installing and/or servicing.
El ec tri ca l Infor m at io n
It may cause electric shock or failure of appliance.
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CONTROL PADS ON THE D EHUMI DIFIER
Control pads
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Whe n you pus h the but ton to ch ange ope ratio n modes , the uni t will ma ke a bee p sound t o indic ate tha t it is cha nging m odes.
NOT E: The co ntrol p anel of t he unit y ou purc hased m ay be sli ghtly d iffer ent acc ordin g to the mod els.
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Fan Pad
Control the fan speed. Press to select either High or Normal fan speed. Set the fan control to High for maximum moisture removal. When the humidity has been reduced and quiet operation is preferred, set the fan control to Normal.
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Filter Pad
The check filter feature is a reminder to clean the Air Filter for more efficient operation. The Filter light(Clean filter l ight) will illuminate after 250 hours of operation. To reset after cleaning the filter, press the Filter pad and the light will go off.
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Humidity Set Control Pads
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: Dow n/Up Pa ds
TIMER Set Control Pads
Use the Up/Down pads to set the Auto start and Auto stop time from 0.0 to 24.
The humidity level can be set within a range of 35%RH(Relative Humidity) to 85%RH(Relative Humidity) in 5% increments. For drier air, press the pad and set to a lower percent value(%). For damper air, press the pad and set a higher percent value(%).
CONTROL PADS ON THE D EHUMI DIFIER
Other features
Buc ket Ful l Light
Glo ws when t he buck et is rea dy to be emp tied, o r when th e bucke t is remo ved or no t repla ced in th e prope r posit ion.
Whe n frost b uilds u p on the ev apora tor coi ls, the com press or will c ycle of f and the f an will c ontin ue to ru n until t he fros t disap pears .
Aut o Defro st
Wai t 3 min utes be fore re sumin g opera tion
Aft er the un it has st opped , it can no t be rest art ope rtati on in the f irst 3 mi nutes . Thi s is to pro tect the u nit. Op erati on will a utoma tical ly star t after 3 min utes.
Set ting th e Timer
Whe n the uni t is on, fi rst pre ss the Tim er but ton, th e Tim er Of f ind icato r light ill umina tes. It i ndica tes the Au to Stop pro gram is i nitia ted. Pr ess it ag ain the Time O n indec ator li ght ill umina tes.I t ind icate s the Auto S tart is i nitia ted. Whe n the uni t is off, f irs t press t he Timer but ton, th e TIM ER ON ind icato r light ill umina tes. It i ndica tes the Au to Star t pro gram is i nitia ted. Pr ess it ag ain the Time O ff inde cat or ligh t illum inate s.It ind icate s the Auto S top is in itiat ed. Pre ss or hol d the UP or D OWN p ad to cha nge the Au to time b y 0.5 hou r incre ­ men ts, up to 1 0 hours , then at 1 h our inc remen ts up to 24 h ours. T he co ntrol wil l count d own the t ime rem ainin g until sta rt. The s ele cted ti me will r egist er in 5 sec onds and t he syst em will a utoma tical ly reve rt bac k to disp lay the p revio us humi dity set ting. Whe n the Auto s tart & Aut o stop ti mes are set , withi n the sam e progr am sequ ence, TIM ER ON O FF indi cator l ights i llumi nate ide ntify ing bot h ON and OF F times a re now p rogra mmed. Turn ing the u nit ON or O FF at any t ime or adj ustin g the tim er sett ing to 0. 0 will ca ncel the Au to Star t/Sto p funct ion. Whe n LED dis play wi ndow di splay s the cod e of P2, th e Aut o Sta rt/St op func tion wil l also be c ancel led.
Che ck filt er feat ure
The s ystem s tarts t o count t he time o nce the f an mot or oper ates. T he ch eck fil ter fea ture ca n be onl y activ ated wh en the ac cumul ated op erati on tim e achie ves 250 h ours or m ore. Th e Reset lig ht(Cl ean fil ter ind icato r light ) flash es at one t ime per s econd , after f inish ing cle an the ai r filte r, press the F ilter p ad and th e Reset l ight( Clean f ilter i ndica tor lig ht) goe s off.
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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 RH(Relative Humidity) to 90%RH(Relative Humidity).
Error Codes and Protection Code: AS- Humidity sensor error--Unplug the unit and plug it back
in. If error repeats, call for service. ES- Temperature sensor error-- Unplug the unit and plug it back in. If error repeats, call for service. P2- Bucket is full or bucket is not in right position-- Empty the bucket and replace it in the right position.
30%
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Timer Pad
Press to initiate the Auto start and Auto stop feature, in conjuction with the and key pads.
Aut o Shut Of f
The shu ts off af ter 3 0 secon ds when
the b ucket i s full, o r when th e bucke t is remo ved
or no t repla ced in th e prope r posit ion.W hen the
set ting hu midit y is reac hed, th e unit wi ll be shu t
off a uto matic ally. Fo r some mo dels, the fan m otor
wil l conti nue ope ratin g.
deh umidi fier
Auto-Restart
If the unit breaks off unexpectedly due to the power cut, it will restart with the previous function setting automa­tically when the power resumes.
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Low fan indicator light
Auto defrost operation on indicator light
High fan indicator light
Filter
Cont.
Fan
Timer
Filter
Full
Cont.
On Off
Turbo
Normal
Auto defrost
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Clean filter indicator light
Bucket full indicator light
Continuous operation on indicator light
Timer on/off indicator light
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Continue Pad
Press to activate the continuous dehumidifying operation.
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Power Pad
Press to turn the dehumidifier on and off.
EC- Unit malfuction--
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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 service.
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IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
Power Cord and plug
Drain hose outlet
Band(Used only when storing the unit.)
Front
Rear
Air outlet grille
Caster
Id en tif ic at ion o f p ar ts
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Fig .3
Air filter (behind the grille)
Control panel
Air intake grille
Water bucket
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NOT E: A ll the pi cture s in the ma nual ar e
for e xplan ation p urpos es only. T he a ctu al sha pe of the u nit you p urcha sed may b e sli ghtly d iffer ent, bu t the ope ratio ns and fun ction s are the s ame.
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OPERATING THE UNIT
Wh e n us in g t he u ni t
When first using the dehumidifier, operate the unit continuously 24 hours. This unit is designed to operate with a working
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environment between 5 C/41 F and 35 C/95 F. If the unit has been switched off and needs to be switched on again quickly, allow approximately three minutes for the correct operation to resume. Do not connect the dehumidifier 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 earth connection. Make sure the Water bucket is correctly fitted otherwise the unit will not operate properly.
NOTE:When the water in the bucket reaches to a certain
level,please be careful to move the machine to avoid it falling down.
Casters(At four points 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 bucket. (The unit may tip over and spill water.)
A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have little or no effect in drying an adjacent enclosed storage area, such as a closet, unless there is adequate circulation of air in and out of the area.
Air outlet grille
Air intake grille
20cm or more
20cm or more
20cm or more
20cm or more
40cm or more
Posi ti on i ng t he u n it
Do not use outdoors. This dehumidifer is intended for indoor residential applications only. This dehumidifier should not be used for commercial or industrial applications. Place the dehumidifier on a smooth, level floor strong enough to support the unit with a full bucket 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 5 C(41 F). The coils can become covered with frost at temperatures below 5 C(41 F), 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. Use the dehumidifier in a basement to help prevent moisture damage. The dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed area to be most effective. Close all doors, windows and other outside openings to the room.
Fig .4a
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Acce ss ories :
Drain h os e( 1p c) a da pt or A( 1pc) sc re w( 2p c)
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Handle (both sides)
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Remov ing t he c oll ec ted w at er
1. Pull out the bucket a little.
2. Hold both sides of the bucket with even strength, and pull it out from the unit.
3. Pour the water out.
There are two ways to remove collected water.
1. Use the bucket
When the unit is off,if the bucket is full, the unit will beep 8 times and the Full indicator light will flash, the digital display shows P2. When the unit is on,if the bucket is full, the compressor turns off and the fan turns off after 30 seconds for drying the water of the condenser, then the unit will beep 8 times and the Full indicator light will flash, the digital display shows P2. Slowly pull out the bucket. Grip the left and right handles securely, and carefully pull out straight so water does not spill. Do not put the tank on the floor because the bottom of the bucket is uneven. Otherwise the bucket will fall and cause the water to spill. Throw away the water and replace the bucket. The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate. The machine will re-start when the bucket is restored in its correct position.
NOTES:
When you remove the bucket, do not touch any parts inside of the unit. Doing so may damage the product. Be sure to push the bucket gently all the way into the unit. Banging the bucket against anything or failing to push it in securely may cause the unit not to operate. When you remove the bucket,if there is some water in the unit you must dry it .
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OPERATING THE UNIT
3. Clean the air filter
Remove the filter every two weeks based on normal operating conditions. Remove the filter from the top of the unit (See.Fig.11a), or to remove the filter,remove Bucket then pull filter downwards (See.Fig.11b). Wash the filter with clean water then dry. Re-install the filter,replace Bucket.
CAUTION:
DO NOT operate the dehumidifier without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance.
After turning off the unit, wait one day before emptying the bucket. Clean the main unit, water bucket and air filter.
Cover the unit with a plastic bag. Store the unit upright in a dry, well-ventilated place.
Wrap the cord and bundle it with the band(Fig.12) .
4. When not using the unit for long time periods
CARE AND MAINT ENANCE
Ca re a n d cl ea ni n g of th e deh um id i fi er
Turn the dehumidifier off and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.
1. Clean 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.
2. Clean the bucket
Every few weeks, clean the bucket to prevent growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. Partially fill the bucket with clean water and add a little mild detergent. Swish it around in the bucket, empty and rinse. NOTE: Do not use a dishwasher to clean the bucket. After clean, the bucket must be in place and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate.
Fig. 12
2. Continuous draining
Wat er ca n be auto matic ally em ptied i nto a flo or dra in by att achin g the uni t with a wa ter hos e (Id 5 /16,n ot incl uded) )with a f emale t hread ed end ( ID:M= 1 ,not in clude d).
Install the drain hose onto the adaptor A (See Fig.7,
placed in the bucket). Remove the plastic cover from the back drain outlet of the unit and set aside and remove bucket,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.Fig.9) Tighten the adaptor A and the unit by using two screws (placed in the bucket). Install the female threaded end of the water hose into the adaptor A.(See.Fig.10),then lead the water hose to the floor 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 warter flowing. 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.Do never let it up.. Place the bucket back in the unit and make sure that it is located correctly. Select the desired humidity setting and fan speed on the unit for continuous draining to start..
Fig .8
Plastic cover
Drain hose
Adaptor A
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Drain hose subassembly
Fig .9
Connector
Drain hose
Fig .10
Water hose
Female threaede end
NOTE: When the continuous drain feature is not being used,remove the drain hose from the outlet.
Fig. 11a Fig. 11b
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TROUBLESHOOTI NG TI PS
Before calling for service, review the chart below first yourself.
Problem
What to check
Unit does not start
Make sure the dehumidifier s plug is pushed completely into the outlet. Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box. Dehumidifier has reached its preset level or bucket is full. Water bucket is not in the proper position.
Dehumidifier does not dry the air as it should
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 dehumidifier. The humidity control may not be set low enough. Check that all doors, windows and other openings are securely closed.
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Room temperature is too low, below 5 C(41 F). There is a kerosene heater or something giving off water vapor in the room.
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The unit makes a loud noise when operating
The air filter is clogged. The unit is tilted instead of upright as it should be. The floor surface is not level.
Frost appears on the coils
This is normal. The dehumidifier has Auto defrost feature.
Water on floor
Hose to connector or hose connection may be loose. Intend to use the bucket to collect water, but the back drain plug is removed.
ES, AS,P2and EC appear in the display
These are error codes and protection code. See the CONTROL PADS ON THE DEHUMIDIFIER section.
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