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- Place the tank in the right position in the device. Otherwise, the full tank indicator will still light
up red and the device will not be able to work.
CONTINUOUS WATER OUTLET (fig. 7)
In order to use the device with the continuous water outlet connected, you should:
Remove the water tank (8).
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- Remove the tank housing component.
- Slide a pipe (9) to the water outlet valve located in the upper section of the tank bay.
Slide the tank (8) in and lead the pipe out through the cut-out.
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- Place the other end of the pipe into a container, e.g. a bucket.
ATTENTION
Never bend the drain tube. The tube outlet must always be below the water outlet from the
device. Never block the water outlet from the device or the tube.
MAINTENANCE
Note:
Turn off the unit and unplug it before any maintenance or repair begins to avoid electric shock.
CLEANING
Unplug the unit before any cleaning. Clean the housing with a soft moisture cloth. Do not use
chemical solvent (such as benzene, alcohol, gasoline). The surface may be damaged or even the
whole case may be deformed. Do not sprinkle water on the unit.
AIR FILTER
Clean the air filter every 2 weeks. If the air filter is blocked with dust, the efficiency will reduce.
Filters must be pulled out of the housing, dismantled, then washed in warm water (about 40 °C)
using a neutral detergent. Rinse, dry thoroughly, and then install.
Note: Do not operate the device without a properly installed filter.
STORING THE DEVICE
If the dehumidifier is not used for a longer period of time:
- Unplug the power cord from the socket and roll it.
- Empty the tank entirely of water and make sure that there is no water inside (fig. 8-9).
- Remove and clean the air filter, dry it completely and reinstall it.
- Store the dehumidifier in a cool, dry place, inaccessible to sun rays, high temperature or
excessive dust.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Before contacting the service centre, you should compare the symptoms given by the device with
those listed below. The list includes normal situations which are not caused by a manufacturing
defect or defective material.
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