Silvercrest SLE 320 A1 User Manual

DEHUMIDIFIER SLE 320 A1

DEHUMIDIFIER

Operating instructions

IAN 96805

LUFTENTFEUCHTER

Bedienungsanleitung

Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise yourself with all functions of the device.

Klappen Sie vor dem Lesen die Seite mit den Abbildungen aus und machen Sie sich anschließend mit allen Funktionen des Gerätes vertraut.

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Limitation of liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Warnings used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Risk of electrocution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Risk of electrocution due to moisture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Risk of explosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Risk of disease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Basic safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Initial operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Consignment scope and carriage inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Disposal of packaging materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Appliance description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Before initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Guidelines for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Automatic defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Handling and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Switching the appliance on/oﬀ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Air outlet valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Operating status displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Selecting programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Water tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Tube drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cleaning and changing the ﬁ lter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Protection against overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Causes of malfunction and fault rectiﬁ cation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Notes on the Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Importer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance. You have selected a high-quality product. The operating instructions are part of

this product. They contain important information on safety, usage and disposal. Before using the product, familiarise yourself with all handling and safety guidelines. Use the product only as described and for the range of applications speciﬁ ed. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place Upon cession of the product to a third party, also hand over all documents

This documentation is subject to copyright protection. Any reproduction, or any reprint, also in excerpted form, as well as the rendition

of ﬁ gures, also in modiﬁ ed form, shall be permitted solely upon obtaining the written consent of the manufacturer.

Limitation of liability

At the time of going to print, all the technical information, data and guidelines for installation and handling contained in these operating instructions are consistent with the state of the art, and - to the best of our knowledge - have been constituted duly taking into account our experience and understanding.

No claims may be derived from the speciﬁ cations, ﬁ gures and descriptions in these operating instructions.

The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages sustained in consequence of non-adherence to the operating instructions, inappropriate use, improper repairs, modiﬁ cations undertaken without permission or the use of unauthorised spare parts.

Intended use

The appliance is exclusively intended to dehumidify living spaces, basements or storage areas with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C. The appliance may only be used indoors. The appliance is intended solely for personal use and not for commercial deployment. Usage other than as described above is impermissible and may result in injury and/or damage to the appliance. The manufacturer shall assume no liability for damage attributable to misuse. The risk shall be borne solely by the user.

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Warnings used

The following warnings are used in these operating instructions:

DANGER

A warning at this risk level indicates an imminently hazardous situation.

If the hazardous situation is not avoided, it could result in death or serious physical injury.

► Follow the instructions in this warning to prevent a fatality or serious

personal injury.

WARNING

A warning at this risk level indicates a potentially hazardous situation.

Failure to avoid this hazardous situation could result in physical injury.

► Follow the instructions in this warning to prevent physical injury.

CAUTION

A warning at this risk level indicates potential material damage.

Failure to avoid this situation could result in material damage.

► Follow the instructions in this warning to prevent material damage.

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NOTE

A note indicates additional information that eases appliance handling.

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Safety

In this section, you will receive important safety advice relating to appliance handling. Improper use may result in personal injury and material damage.

Risk of electrocution

DANGER

Risk of fatal injury from electrocution! Contact with live cables or components can result in

fatal injury!

Please observe the following safety guidelines to prevent electrical hazards.

► Do not use the appliance if the power cable or the con-

necting plug is damaged.

► There is a risk of electrocution if live connections are

touched and the electrical and mechanical structure is changed.

Risk of electrocution due to moisture

DANGER

► Do not place the appliance in water, nor in water pool-

ing areas or in puddles.

► The appliance may never be operated near a bath tub,

a shower, a ﬁ lled wash basin or similar structures.

► The appliance, the connection cabling and the mains

plug may not be immersed in water or other ﬂ uids.

► Protect the appliance against drops or splashes of water. ► In the event that ﬂ uid should enter the appliance (apart

from in the water tank), immediately disconnect the mains plug. Arrange to have the appliance checked before putting it into operation again after a period of remission.

► Do not handle the appliance with damp hands. ► Should the appliance have fallen into water, disconnect the

mains plug immediately. Remove the appliance only thereafter.

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Risk of explosion

DANGER

► Do not use the appliance in a potentially explosive environ-

ment containing combustible liquids, gases or dusts. Electrical appliances generate sparks that can ignite the dust or fumes.

Risk of disease

DANGER

► The stored water is not suitable for drinking or watering.

There are potential health hazards.

WARNING OF MATERIAL DAMAGE

► Do not use the appliance in swimming pools, wash rooms

or similar facilities.

► The appliance is not suitable for drying lagging. If, after

a pipe has burst, insulation or lagging materials become damp, consult an expert under all circumstances.

► Never expose the appliance to temperatures of 0 °C

or lower. Residual water in the pipes could freeze and damage the system.

► Do not use the appliance in a dusty or chlorinated envi-

ronment.

Basic safety guidelines

To ensure safe handling of the appliance, follow the safety guidelines set out below

■ Prior to use, check the appliance for visible, external dam-

age. Do not operate an appliance that has been damaged or dropped.

■ Should the connecting cable or the connections be damaged,

have them exchanged by authorised specialist staﬀ or by the Customer Service department in order to prevent hazards.

■ Do not operate the appliance outdoors.

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■ During operation, always keep windows and doors closed

so that the appliance can work eﬀ ectively.

■ Do not operate the appliance in the proximity of highly in-

ﬂ ammable gases or materials, near naked ﬂ ames or in areas prone to oil and water splashing.

■ This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years and

above and by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, provided that they are under supervision or have been told how to use the appliance safely and are aware of the potential risks. Children must not use the appliance as a plaything. Cleaning and user maintenance tasks may not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.

■ All repairs must be carried out by authorised specialist com-

panies or by the Customer Service department. Improper repairs can pose signiﬁ cant risks to the user. Warranty entitlement shall also lapse.

■ This appliance should not be exposed to rain. Protect the ap-

pliance against moisture and the ingress of ﬂ uids and objects into the casing. Never immerse the appliance in water and do not place objects containing ﬂ uids (such as vases) on the appliance. The appliance may be irreparably damaged.

■ Heavy objects are not to be placed on the appliance.

■ The appliance is not to be covered (e.g. with newspapers,

cushions or blankets).

■ No objects are to be inserted into the ventilation grille.

■ Avoid direct sunlight.

■ Naked ﬂ ames, such as burning candles, may not be placed

upon or directly alongside the appliance.

■ In the event that malfunctions occur, and in bad weather,

disconnect the plug from the mains power socket.

■ Always ensure that the air inlet and air outlet apertures remain

free of soiling during operation. Never cover the appliance!

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■ Always place the appliance on a solid, ﬂ at surface so that it

cannot tip over.

■ Do not mount the appliance. Position the appliance's side

panels so as to allow a clearance of at least 20 cm from walls or other objects, and ensure a clearance of at least 50 cm from the front, rear and top panels of the appliance in order to ensure good air circulation.

■ The appliance may only be operated in rooms with an ambi-

ent temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C.

■ Use the appliance only in areas measuring a total of 20 m².

■ Clean the air ﬁ lters before they become heavily soiled.

■ While draining the tube, ensure that it does not become

blocked and that the open end of the tube is positioned at a lower level than the outlet aperture. The end of the tube must be positioned above a drain.

■ Operate the appliance only with the integrated water tank

or with the tube installed.

■ Connect the earthing pin plug only to a properly installed,

easily accessible plug socket with protected contacts, the voltage of which corresponds to the speciﬁ cations on the rating plate. The plug socket must remain easily accessible even following connection.

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■ Before cleaning, always disconnect the mains plug from the

mains power socket.

Initial operation

Consignment scope and carriage inspection

The appliance is supplied with the following components as standard:

▯ Dehumidiﬁ er ▯ Tube ▯ These operating instructions

NOTE

Check the consignment for completeness and for signs of visible damage.

► ► If the consignment is incomplete or damaged due to defective packaging

or carriage, contact the Service hotline (see the chapter Service).

♦ Remove all packaging materials and all carriage braces from the appliance. ♦ Remove the ﬁ lm from the control panel.

Disposal of packaging materials

The packaging protects the appliance from damage during carriage. The packaging materials have been selected in accordance with environmentally congruent and disposal-speciﬁ c parameters and are, therefore, recyclable.

Returning the packaging to the materials cycle conserves raw materials and reduces the amount of waste that is generated. Dispose of packaging materials that are no longer needed in accordance with applicable local regulations.

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Appliance description

Air outlet valve

Carrying handle

Control panel

Grip recess for the water tank

Water tank

Rollers

Water level monitoring markers

Air inlet grille (removable)

Plastic ﬁ lter

Carbon ﬁ lter

Cable spool

Power cord

Drainage closure

Plugs

Securing brace

LED programmes

Display

TIMER LED

TANK FULL LED

OPERATION LED

STANDBY button

TIMER button

UP/DOWN arrow keys

MODE button

Tube

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Before initial use

♦ Place the appliance on a ﬂ at, dry and solid surface. ♦ Allow the appliance to remain in the deployment position for approx.

30 minutes so that the coolant can pool.

♦ Check that the ﬂ oat, located on the right-hand side of the water tank 5,

is able to move freely.

♦ Check whether the water tank 5 has been correctly inserted. ♦ Connect the mains plug into a mains power socket.

Electrical connection

CAUTION

Before connecting the appliance, compare the speciﬁ cations for the

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required input voltage on the rating plate with the voltage source designated for operation. These data must be congruent so that no damage is sustained by the appliance.

► The power cable must always be easily accessible, so that the appliance

can be swiftly removed from the mains in the event of an emergency.

► Ascertain that the power cable is undamaged and that it is not routed over

hot surfaces and/or sharp edges, otherwise it will become damaged.

► Ensure that the power cable is not taut or kinked.

Guidelines for operation

■ Should the air in your living spaces consistently evince excess relative humidity,

the cause should be identiﬁ ed and addressed. (Sustained - year-round - venting is generally inappropriate.)

■ The optimal ambient temperature for dehumidifying the air is 5 °C to 35 °C.

Using a dehumidiﬁ er at temperatures below 5 °C is redundant, as there is little humidity in the air.

■ During operation, room temperature can increase by between 1 °C and 4 °C,

depending on the size of the room. This is normal.

Automatic defrosting

To ensure that the appliance does not ice up during sustained operation, it defrosts automatically. This involves activation of dehumidiﬁ cation, with the motor running at the highest setting. The ranges involved vary.

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Handling and operation

In this section, you will receive important information pertaining to appliance handling and operation.

Switching the appliance on/oﬀ

♦ Press the STANDBY button 21 to switch the appliance on. The OPERATION

LED 20 lights up.

♦ Press the STANDBY button 21 to switch the appliance oﬀ . The OPERATION

LED 20 goes out.

NOTE

The appliance starts in the mode last selected.

► ► After a power failure, if the appliance is disconnected from the mains, or

after switching oﬀ owing to the overheating guard, the appliance starts in the mode last selected.

♦ If a timer has been programmed, the appliance switches oﬀ deﬁ nitively

upon lapse of the time speciﬁ ed (1-24 hour/s).

♦ If the relative humidity value has been deﬁ ned in the TARGET HUMIDITY

programme, the appliance switches oﬀ once the value has been attained. If the value is exceeded, the appliance switches on again.

♦ The appliance switches oﬀ if the water tank 5 is full or has been removed.

If wrongly positioned, or if the water tank 5 has been removed, the TANK FULL LED 19 lights up when the appliance is switched on and an audible signal is emitted.

Air outlet valve

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NOTE

The water tank 5 must be fully inserted in the appliance; otherwise, the

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condensate cannot be collected properly.

Always open the air outlet valve, regardless of the appliance's respective programme. If the valve is not opened, the overheating guard switches the appliance oﬀ after some time for approx. 3 minutes.

Operating status displays

The various operating statuses are indicated by means of LEDs ( 16, 18, 19, 20 ) and the display 17.

LED indicators

LED glows Meaning

TANK FULL

TIMER

AIR CLEAN DRY CLOTHES TARGET HUMIDITY AUTOMATIC

OPERATION

Display indicators

Indicator Meaning

HIGH MID

LOW

This indicator is consistently visible during operation. It indicates the room's humidity range:

HIGH MID

LOW

LOW:

below 65%

MEDIUM:

HIGH

HIGH:

MID

LOW

over 75%

The water tank is full or is not inserted.

A switch-oﬀ time has been activated.

Selected programme

The appliance is switched on.

65% to 75%

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Selecting programmes

NOTE

The values deﬁ ned for relative humidity (rh) are recognised, allowing for a

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deviation of approx. ±3%. This is necessary so that the appliance does not constantly switch itself on and oﬀ .

■ The appliance has 4 distinct programmes.

■ You switch between the programmes by pressing the MODE button 24.

■ The LED programme 16 before the active programme glows.

AUTOMATIC MODE

The relative humidity (rh) to be attained is permanently set to 55%. The compressor eﬀ ects dehumidiﬁ cation until this value has been attained, and then switches oﬀ . If relative humidity again increases, the compressor switches on again.

In this programme, the appliance works at 3 distinct levels of intensity:

– rh above 70%: The appliance dehumidiﬁ es at the highest level. – rh between 55% and 70%: The appliance dehumidiﬁ es at standard

intensity.

– rh below 55%: No dehumidiﬁ cation; only the fan continues to run.

NOTE

The rh values speciﬁ c to AUTOMATIC mode are not identical to the values

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HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW on the display 17.

Select this programme for sustained dehumidiﬁ cation at a comfortable relative humidity of 55%.

TARGET HUMIDITY

30 – 80, or CO ﬂ ashes for 5 seconds

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In the TARGET HUMIDITY programme, you can select relative humidity in 5% increments between 30% and 80% by pressing the arrow keys 23. The appliance dehumidiﬁ es at a low level of intensity until the deﬁ ned value has been attained, and then switches oﬀ . If relative humidity again increases, the compressor switches on again.

– 30% – 80%: setting for the room's desired relative humidity – CO: The appliance dehumidiﬁ es on a sustained basis.

Select this programme for sustained dehumidiﬁ cation or for dehumidiﬁ cation speciﬁ c to the value you have deﬁ ned.

Indicator Meaning

Adjust relative humidity during sustained operation. Values between 30 and 80, or CO ﬂ ashes for 5seconds upon switching on the appliance. CO: The appliance dehumidiﬁ es on a sustained basis.

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