SHARP DW-R268 Operation Manual

SHARP CORPORATION

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Thank you very much for purchasing this SHARP dehumidifier. Please read this manual carefully to ensure safe, effective use of your dehumidifier. Please read carefully through ÒPrecautionsÓ before commencing to use this product. Please keep this manual within easy reach so that you can refer to it at any time you need.

CONTENTS

Precautions........................................

Proper Uses...........................................

Part Names and Functions...................

Preparations Before Using...................

Operation Procedure ............................

Dehumidifying auto operation Continuous dehumidify operation Dry clothes operation

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Changing the air flow direction..........

How to Operate the Timer ..................

Emptying the Water Tank ..................

Continuous Drainage ..........................

Maintenance ........................................

Things to remember............................

Defrosting ............................................

Before calling for Service...................

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Precautions

Various symbols are used throughout this manual and on the product to alert you to points relating to safe use of this product. These symbols are classified according to the seriousness of the risk involved if they are ignored and explained below. Please read this section carefully and follow the instructions.

Do not operate the unit at voltages other than the rated voltage of 220V.

Prohibited

Using this product at any other voltage may result in electric shock or fire.

Do not connect this product using joined electric cords or extension cords, or sharing a power socket with other electrical appliances.

Otherwise there is a risk of electric shock, heat or fire.

Do not modify or cause damage to the power cord in any way.

Handle the power cord with care. Avoid damaging it, bending it sharply, pulling, twisting, bundling or heating it, placing heavy objects on it or getting it caught between objects. Otherwise the power cord may be damaged, resulting in electric shock or fire.

Do not try to take out the plug by pulling the power cord in order to stop operation.

Otherwise electric shock or fire may result.

Warning

Cautions

Warning

Prohibited

Failure to follow this instruction may result in death or serious injury.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury or damage to property.

Do not place the unit near any heat sources.

Otherwise resin material in the product may melt and catch fire.

Do not modify the unit. This unit should not be disassembled or repaired by persons other than a qualified technician.

Otherwise fire, electric shock or injury may result.

When any abnormality (e.g. a burning smell) is noticed, turn the power off, unplug the unit and consult the SHARP Service Center.

If the unit continues to be operated despite signs of abnormality, a breakdown, electric shock or fire may result.

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Prohibited

Do not insert your finger or foreign objects (pins, wire, sticks) into the air outlet or air intake.

A fan is rotating at high speed inside the unit. Do not put your hands inside the unit to avoid injury, electric shock and damage to the unit.

Do not place any spray cans or other hazardous materials near the unit.

Also make sure not to place any ignition hazard materials (gasoline, thinner) near the unit. Otherwise these materials could ignite or explode, resulting in a fire.

Musts

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.

Make sure that the power plug is not covered with dust before inserting the plug into the power socket.

Regularly wipe off the power plug with a dry cloth. Dust on the plug will prevent a proper connection, which may result in electric shock and fire.

If repair is required, please consult the SHARP Service Center.

Otherwise fire, electric shock or injury may result.

Meaning of the Symbols

Actions that should be strictly avoided.

Prohibited

Actions that must be taken.

Musts

Take care to read through the safety cautions before commencing to use this product. Keep this manual within easy reach so that you can refer to it at any time.

Cautions

Do not move the unit on its casters on an uneven surface.

Prohibited Prohibited

Lift the unit up to move it on an uneven surface to prevent damage to the casters or the floor. This also applies to moving the unit on a thick- piled carpet. The casters could leave marks on floors and carpets.

Do not knock over the unit or drop it. Do

Prohibited

not store or move the unit on its side.

This could damage the unit or result in water leakage and short circuit.

Prohibited

Do not operate the unit

Prohibited

in a closet or in a narrow, confined space between furniture.

Insufficient ventilation can result in overheating or combustion.

Prohibited

Do not place any vessels containing

Prohibited

water, e.g. a vase, on the unit.

Water spilled on the unit may impair electrical insula- tion, resulting in electric shock, short circuits or fire.

Prohibited

Do not install this unit in locations where there is any risk of exposure to leaking oil

Prohibited

or combustible gas.

Leaking oil or gas near the the unit may cause fire.

This product is for indoor use only. Do

Prohibited

not install in locations exposed to direct

Prohibited

sunlight or without shelter.

Otherwise this may lead to overheating, electric shock, short circuits or fire.

Do not use this unit for storage of any

Prohibited

items that require strict

Prohibited

temperature control, such as art works or academic materials.

Otherwise the quality of these items may actually deteriorate.

Prohibited

Do not use the drained water as drinking water for humans or pets.

The drained water may be harmful to health.

Do not stand on the unit or lean against it.

Otherwise the unit could move or fall over, resulting in personal injury.

Do not place a combustion device (e.g. stove) near the air outlet of the dehumidifier.

Otherwise incomplete combustion may result.

Take care to hold the plug firmly when unplugging the unit.

Pulling the cord may cause the wire inside to break, resulting in overheating.

Do not obstruct the air outlet or air intake with clothing or any other materials.

Otherwise the air flow will be obstructed, resulting in overheating, ignition or malfunction.

When the unit is not in use, the WIDE SWING protects it from entry of dust and dirt.

Do not use the unit in an elevated location, like on top of a table.

Otherwise the unit could fall down, resulting in personal injury or damage to the unit.

Do not install the unit in locations exposed to splashing water.

Otherwise electric shock, short circuits or fire may result.

Do not wash the unit directly with water.

Otherwise electric shock may result.

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Precautions

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Cautions

Precautions

When water is to be drained continuously, take care that

Musts Musts

Musts

the hose is not bent and that the hose outlet is positioned below the unit.

Otherwise drained water may spill and make household appliances or furniture wet.

If a drain hose is used, take care that the temperature around the hose does not fall below 0¡C.

Otherwise, water in the hose may freeze causing undrained water to leak from the unit and make household furniture or appliances wet.

Before moving the unit make sure that the power is turned off and that the tank is emptied.

Otherwise spilled water may wet household appliances resulting in electric shock, short circuits or fire.

Leave a clearance around the unit of at least the size shown in the drawing below.

Insufficient ventilation can result in overheating or combustion.

Keep 50cm min.

Keep 20cm min.

Do not bend the drain hose.

Keep 20cm min.

Musts

When moving the unit, drain water first from the tank. Move its caster by grasping the carrying handle firmly so that the dehumidifier may not be inclined.

Otherwise this can cause injuries or damage to the floor.

Make sure to operate this product only on level, stable surfaces.

An uneven surface may cause stored water to spill and to make household furniture or appliances wet, or to cause electric shock, short circuits or fire.

If the unit is continuously being used for a long period of time, make sure to inspect it regularly.

Otherwise overheating or electrical short circuits may result.

When operating the unit for a prolonged period in the same location, check for dirt under and around the unit.

Move the unit occasionally and clean the floor under it.

Whenever the unit is to be left unused for a long period, make sure to unplug the unit for safety.

Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.

Cautions for use

Do not operate this product with the power cord still wound onto the cord clamps.

Otherwise, overheating or fire may result.

When [ ] lights on the LED display on the operation panel and operation stops, the unit may be used under one of the following conditions and in one of the following locations. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with the unit.

Is the unit operating at a room temperature of more than 35¡C, with the unit's WIDE SWING louver blowing toward the rear in DRY CLOTHES mode at "Low" air flow rate or in CONTINUOUS DEHUMIDIFY mode at "Low" air flow rate?

Is the air outlet or air intake covered with a cloth or the like? Check whether the unit is operated in a location with inadequate ventilation such as a closet or a narrow space between furniture. Check whether the unit is operated in an improper place under direct sunshine, near heating sources or air outlet of hot wind emerging from air conditioners or oil fan heaters.

Check that the size of the room where you are operating the unit is not too small.

When the compressor for the cooling cycle becomes abnormally hot, operation is automatically stopped for safety. If this happens, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, eliminate the problem, and restart operation after a waiting period of about 40 minutes. If the [ ] indicator still remains on, consult the shop where you purchased the unit or your nearest SHARP Service Center.

Operating the unit in DRY CLOTHES or CONTINUOUS DEHUMIDIFY mode for long periods causes the room temperature to rise and the air to dry out. Do not operate the unit for long periods in rooms where people are present.

Keep the unit at least 2 m away from a TV, radio or wave clock.

Otherwise the unit may cause radio interference.

Keep at least 2 m away

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Proper Uses

Lowering room humidity

To maintain room humidity at a comfortable level.

Automatically maintain the room humidity in the range 55% to 60%.

To ensure good operating efficiency, avoid repeatedly opening doors and windows in the room where the unit is operating.

AUTO DEHUMIDITY

Preventing mold formation.

For the rooms on the north side or store rooms where people are normally not present.

Prevent condensation on ceilings, walls and windows.

To reduce the humidity of rooms where no one is present.

For drying carpet. For drying the insides of cupboards and closets. (Open the closet door to dry out the closet)

Drying washing

When you want to quickly dry clothes.

Effective uses

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Dry washing

Seen from the front of the unit, the air flow exits slightly to the right. When drying clothes, use the WIDE SWING louver to make sure the air flow is directed toward the laundry and dries it quickly.

In winter when the room temperature is low (below 10¡C), use the dehumidifier in combination with a room heater to reduce the drying time.

While you are away

Set timer before you leave. Come home and experience the pleasant surroundings.

Living room or kitchen

Dehumidify while you rest.

Dry bedding

It is efficient to dry the bedding etc.

AUTO MOLD ATTACK

AUTO PREVENT CONDENSATION

CONTINUOUS DEHUMIDIFY

DRY CLOTHES

Stand-type rack for dring clothes

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PLASMACLUSTER ION effect

Plasmacluster ions surround the mold spores floating in the room air and inactivate them. This reduces the odor generated when mold propagates.

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Measuring method: In PLASMACLUSTER ION operation, the density of mold spores floating

in the air is measured by an air sampler. Testing organization: Ishikawa Prefecture Preventive Medicine Organization Disinfection method: Discharge of plasmacluster ions into the air.

Plasmacluster ions deactivate floating mold spores

Plasmacluster ions (a large quantity of plus and minus ions) attach themselves to the surface of floating mold spores.

The plasmacluster ions, composed of plus ions (hydroger ions: H minus ions (oxygen ions: O at the surface of floating mold spores and change to highly active hydroxyl radical OH.

Mold spores Mold sporesMold spores

) and

), react

The hydroxyl radical OH extracts the hydrogen atom (H) from the cell walls of the floating mold spores, thus destroying the cell walls.

*1 They lose their ability to propagate.

Mold spores

with destroyed

cell walls

self-destroy.

Precautions / Proper Uses / PLASMACLUSTER ION effect

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Part Names and Functions

Front view

Water tank

Tank lid

Tank handle

Float

Rear view

Air Outlet

Filter

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PLASMACLUSTER ION indicator

FULL TANK Indicator

Blinks (green) when the tank is full.

WIDE SWING  Louver

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Handle

Continuous drainage hole

Cord clamp

Hanging power supply cord together.

Caster

Use to move the unit.

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Drain water from

the tank.

Lift the carrying

handle.

Caution

Do not take out the water tank immediately after operation has stopped to prevent water leakage. Move the unit by lifting it up when the floor is easily damaged or at a rugged place. Do not use the caster on a thick-piled carpet. This can cause damage to the surface of the carpet.

Air intake

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Band

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Power supply cord

Plug

Incline the unit.

Move

Over-inclination might cause

Incline the unit at an angle of 30¡ to 40¡ degrees by putting your foot on the back of the unit.

damage to the floor and water to leak.

Do not place power supply cord between the caster.

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Control panel

The numbers inside refer to the page where a detailed

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explanation of the item is given.

(For explanatory purposes, all of the LED indicators are shown.)

TIMER OFF indicator TIMER ON indicator

LED Display

(HUMIDITY/TIMER SETTING indicator)

TIMER SETTING indicator

HUMIDITY indicator

UP/REAR/WIDE Air Flow indicator

PLASMACLUSTER ION indicator

TIMER SETTING button

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Sets ON/OFF TIMER.

WIDE SWING button

Changes the air flow direction.

PLASMACLUSTER ION button

Turns PLASMACLUSTER ION operation on/off.

DRY CLOTHES button

Starts drying clothes.

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DRY CLOTHES air flow indicator

CONTINUOUS DEHUMIDIFY air flow indicator

AUTO DEHUMIDIFY

AUTO DEHUMIDIFY button

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Changes over between AUTO (DEHUMIDIFY) / PREVENT CONDENSION / MOLD ATTACK.

CONTINUOUS DEHUMIDIFY button

Press to select CONTINUOUS DEHUMIDIFY operation and the desired air flow rate.

AUTO indicator PREVENT CONDENSATION

indicator MOLD ATTACK indicator

OPERATION indicator

POWER ON/OFF button

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Turns the dehumidifier on/off.

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Specifications

Supplied

Model Rated voltage Frequency

Rated dehumidification capacity Rated power consumption

* Stand by mode

Dehumidification area

Water tank capacity Length of power supply cord Outside dimensions Weight

Elbow joint

Accessories

L / Day

m L

(1)

Used for hose connection for continuous water drainage.

DW-R268A

220V 50Hz

26.0 360

1.0W and less than

(Wooden houses〜concrete houses)

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Approx.6.7 (Automatic stop at 6.0)

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Available length approx. 1.8

380(W)×294(D)×597(H)

Printed matter

33〜67

16.0

(1 unit)

Operation manual

Power consumption corresponds to 80% of the humidity value. The dehumidification area is based on Japanese Electrical ManufacturersÕ Association (JEMA) Standards.

The term Òstand-byÓ means that the dehumidifier is kept at ÒOFFÓ position even though its plug has been inserted into the power socket.

Part Names and Functions (Specifications / Supplied Accessories)

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強後

 フルパワｰ

連続除湿 自動除湿

There may occasionally be water in the water tank when the unit is operated for the first time. This is the drain

Preparations Before Using

water generated when the product was inspected at the factory and does not indicate a problem with the unit.

Before operating

Do not remove the blue part inside the float.

Insert the plug into the power socket.

If the ÒFull Tank indicatorÓ blinks, empty the water tank and reinstall the tank properly.

While in operation, the unit operates in PLASMACLUSTER ION operation in all modes. * PLASMACLUSTER ION operation alone is not possible.

To stop PLASMACLUSTER ION operation, press the PLASMACLUSTER ION button. The PLASMACLUSTER (Clean) indicator will go off. To resume operation, press the PLASMACLUSTER ION button again.

HUMIDITY indicator

Blinking

Caution

After plugging the power plug into the wall outlet and pressing ON of the POWER ON/OFF button, the humidity sensor activates for about 1 minute. During this period, the HUMIDITY indicator will blink.

Blinking

(The humidity in the indication example is 68%.)

When ON of the POWER ON/OFF button is pressed, the humidity is indicated.

The displayed humidity is a guideline value, and may differ from the actual room humidity.

PLASMACLUSTER button

Lighting

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Pip

Lighting

Displayed when the room humidity exceeds 81%.

Lighting

Displayed when the room humidity is below 39%.

TEMPERATURE indicator

Normally the room temperature is not displayed, but when it rises above 41¡C or drops below 0¡C, the display blinks as shown at right, indicating that the allowable operating temperature range has been exceeded.

Room temperature more than 41¡C

Room temperature less than 0¡C

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Blinking

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Blinking

AUTO OFF function

In the event that the user forgets to turn off the unit, the AUTO OFF function automatically turns it off 12 hours after it has been turned on, regardless of the operating mode.

Caution

Notifications after operation stop

12 hours after the unit has been turned on, the following notifications are issued and all operations stop.

A beep sounds for 1 second. The OFF TIMER indicator blinks. [ ] appears on the LED display.

When the OFF TIMER has been set, it has priority over the AUTO OFF TIMER. The moment the OFF TIMER is released, the AUTO OFF TIMER is set automatically. When operation starts, the 12-hour AUTO OFF TIMER is set automatically. The AUTO OFF TIMER operates even when the TANK FULL indicator lights during operation and the unit stops. After 12 hours, the TANK FULL indicator will go off and all operations stop.

Digital display : AUTO OFF TIMER indicator : blinking

Blinking

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Lighting

To release operation stop

Press the POWER ON/OFF button. A beep sounds, and the unit enters normal operation standby mode.

To resume operation, press the POWER ON/OFF button twice. After pressing once, the AUTO OFF indicator goes off, and after pressing again, operation starts.

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Releasing AUTO OFF function to dehumidify for a long period

To dehumidify with continuous drainage, refer to .

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Operation Procedure

AUTO DEHUMIDIFY operation

(Indication example)

Lighting

AUTO DEHUMIDIFY mode, slightly high humidity, WIDE SWING louver in air flow direction "Up".

WIDE SWING button

Lighting

Pip

AUTO DEHUMIDIFY button

Press the POWER ON/OFF button.

The OPERATION indicator lights and AUTO DEHUMIDIFY operation starts.

With the start of operation, the WIDE SWING louver rotates from "Close" to "Up" and stops in that position.

Press the AUTO DEHUMIDIFY button and select operation mode.

Operation mode is switched in order.

AUTO

The unit stops dehumidifying and blows air only when the humidity is about less than 60% at temperatures up to 27¡C, and when the humidity is about less than 55% at temperatures of 28¡C or higher.

However, depending on the room size and construction, the unit may not stop dehumidifying.

(Right figure)

POWER ON/OFF button

Lighting

2 1

Pip

WIDE SWING louver

Humidity %

DEHUMIDIFY AUTO operating range

Lighting

OPERATION indicator

Pip

28 29

Temperature ¡C

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Stop

PREVENT CONDENSATION

Caution

MOLD ATTACK

DEHUMIDIFY operation is continuously carried out by controlling the volume of air flow: ÒMediumÓ at temperature of about 15¡C or more and ÒHIGHÓ at about 15¡C or less.

Under the following conditions, PREVENT CONDENSATION operation will stop and the unit will change to fan operation. (See figure at right.)

The room temperature is 35¡C or more and humidity is less than 40%. The room temperature is above 28¡C and less than 35¡C, and humidity is less than 30%.

To prevent the formation of mold, use the unit in rooms where mold tends to form such as rooms on the north side or store rooms where people are normally not present.

When humidity drops to below 50%, the dehumidifying operation stops and the unit changes to fan operation.

Humidity %

DEHUMIDIFY operating range

3028 35

Temperature ¡C

Set the direction of the WIDE SWING louver.

Choose the optimum setting.

Press the POWER ON/OFF button again.

When operation stops, the WIDE SWING louver returns to "Close" position. Note that in stopped condition, the humidity is not indicated. * If the POWER ON/OFF button is pressed to restart the unit after a stop, the unit resumes

operation in the previous selected mode.

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Preparations Before Using / Operation Procedure

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CONTINUOUS DEHUMIDIFY operation

(Indication example)

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Press the POWER ON/OFF button.

The OPERATION indicator lights and AUTO DEHUMIDIFY operation starts.

With the start of operation, the WIDE SWING louver rotates from "Close" to "Up" and stops in that position.

Press the CONTINUOUS DEHUMIDIFY button.

The "Low" air flow indicator for CONTINUOUS DEHUMIDIFY lights, and the unit starts CONTINUOUS DEHUMIDIFY operation at "Low" air flow.

Caution

Changing the air flow rate

CONTINUOUS DEHUMIDIFY mode, air flow rate "Low", slightly high humidity, WIDE SWING louver in air flow direction "Up".

WIDE SWING button

Lighting

Pip

Lighting

In the cases below, the unit stops dehumidifying and blows air only.

When the room humidity is below 40% at temperatures over 35¡C When the room humidity is less than 30% at temperatures more than 28¡C but less than 35¡C

This causes the room temperature to rise and the air to dry out. Do not operate the unit for long periods in rooms where people are present.

Press the CONTINUOUS DEHUMIDIFY button again and select Air Flow mode. The CONTINUOUS DEHUMIDIFY Air Flow indicator lights and the air flow rate changes in the sequence shown below.

CONTINUOUS DEHUMIDIFY button

Pip

2 1

* At Full Power, the unit operates at a

dehumidifying rate equal to 26 liters/day.

POWER ON/OFF button

Lighting

OPERATION indicator

Pip

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Stop

Set the direction of the WIDE SWING louver.

Choose the optimum setting.

Press the POWER ON/OFF button again.

operation in the previous selected mode.

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