GERMAN DHM-806 Dehumidifier User Manual

GERMAN DHM-806 Dehumidifier User Manual

Notice Before Use

1. 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.
2. Children shall not play with the appliance.
3. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
4. Disconnect the appliance from its power source during service and when replacing parts.
5. Warning: Before obtaining access to terminals, all supply circuits must be disconnected.
6. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
7. Disconnect the power supply before cleaning and maintenance.
8. The appliance shall not be installed in the laundry
9. Note: Check the nameplate for the type of refrigerant gas used in your appliance.
10. Specific information regarding appliances with refrigerant gas: R41OA, R134a, R290 is a refrigerant that complies with European ecological standards; nevertheless, it is recommended not to pierce the cooling circuit of the machine. At the end of its useful life, deliver the appliance to a special waste collection centre for disposal.
11. This hermetically sealed system contains fluorinated greenhouse gases.
12. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: This unit contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol.
13. GWP(Global Warming Potential): R410A: 2088, R134a: 1430, R290: 3.
14. The maintenance and disposal operations must be carried out by qualified personnel only.
15. Do not use this unit for functions other than those described in this instruction manual.
16. If the power cord becomes worn or damaged, the cord should only be replaced by a qualified service technician using genuine replacement parts.
17. Make sure the plug is plugged firmly and completely into the outlet. It can result in the risk of electric shock or fire.
18. Do not plug other appliances into the same outlet, it can result in the risk of electric shock.
19. Do not disassemble or modify the appliance or the power cord, it can result in the risk of electric shock or fire. All other services should be referred to a qualified technician.
20. Do not place the power cord or appliance near a heater, radiator, or other heat source. It can result in the risk of electric shock or fire.
21. This unit is equipped with a cord that has a earthed wire connected to an earthed pin or grounding tab. The plug must be plugged into a socket that is properly installed and earthed. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the earthed pin or grounding tab from this plug.
22. The unit should be used or store in such a way that it is protected from moisture e.g. condensation, splashed water, etc. Unplug unit immediately if this occurs.
23. Always transport your appliance in a vertical position and place on a stable, level surface during use. If the unit is transported laying on its side it should be stood up and left unplugged for 6 hours.
24. Always use the switch on the control panel to turn the unit or remote control off, and do not start or stop operation by plugging in or unplugging the power cord. It can result in the risk of electric shock.
25. Do not press the buttons on the control panel with your wet or damp fingers.
26. Do not use hazardous chemicals to clean or come into contact with the unit. To prevent damageto the surface finish, use only a soft cloth to clean the appliance. Do not use wax, thinner, or a strong detergent. Do not use the unit in the presence of inflammable substance or vapour such as alcohol, insecticides, gasoline, etc.
27. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with, operate or climb on the appliance.
28. If the appliance is making unusual sounds or is emitting smoke or an unusual odor, unplug it immediately.
29. Do not clean the unit with water. Water can enter the unit and damage the insulation, creating a shock hazard. If water enters the unit, unplug it immediately and contact Customer Service.
30. Utilize two or more people to lift and install the unit.
31. Be sure all accessories are removed from the packing before use.
32. To avoid possible cuts, avoid contacting the metal parts of the appliance when removing or reinstalling he filter. It can result in the risk of personal injury.
33. Do not block the air inlet or outlet of the appliance. Reduced air flow will result in poor perform ance and could damage the unit.
34. Always grasp the plug when plugging in or unplugging the appliance. Never unplug by pulling on the cord. It can result in the risk of electrical shock and damage.
35. Install the appliance on a sturdy, level floor capable of supporting up to 110lbs(50kg). Installation on a weak or unlevel floor can result in the risk of property damage and personal injury.
36. Close all doors and windows to the room for most efficient operation.

Important – Grounding Method
This product is factory equipped with a power supply cord that has a three- pronged grounded plug. Itmust be plugged into a mating grounding type receptacle in accordance with the National ElectricalCode and applicable local codes and ordinances. If the circuit does not have a grounding typereceptacle, it is the responsibility and obligation of the customer to exchange the existing receptaclein accordance with the National Electrical Code and applicable local codes and ordinances. The third ground prong should not, under any circumstances, be cut or removed. Never use the cord, the plug or the appliance when they show any sign of damage. Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless it has been checked and tested by a qualified electrical supplier. Improper connection of the grounding plug can result in risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons associated with the appliance. Check with a qualified service representative if in doubt that the appliance is properly grounded.

Electrical Connections
Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket, check that:

• The mains power supply corresponds to the value indicated on the rating plate on the back of the appliance.
• The power socket and electrical circuit are adequate for the appliance.
• The mains socket matches the plug. If this is not the case, have the plug replaced.
• The mains socket is adequately earthed. Failure to follow these important safety instructions absolves the manufacturer of all liability

Notions on Humidity
Air always contains a certain amount of water in the form of vapour. This determines the level of humidity in an atmosphere. The capacity of the air to hold water vapour increases with temperature.This is why in our homes, as soon as the temperature decreases, the vapour contained in the aircondenses, as is evident on the colder surfaces in the room, such as the windows, walls etc. The purpose of a dehumidifier is to remove the excess moisture from the air, avoiding the damage caused by condensation.

Experts have established that the optimum environmental conditions for our well being and for thehome are obtained between 40% and 60% relative humidity. With very low temperatures, you arerecommended to heat the room even minimally. This considerably increases the dehumidifying powerof the appliance. With heating, the condensation formed by the water vapour on windows and othercold surfaces evaporates into the air to be collected by the dehumidifier. Air leaving the dehumidifier is usually about 1°C-2°C warmer than room temperature.

Choosing a location
A Dehumidifier operating in a basement will have little effect in drying out 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.
• The dehumidifier is intended for indoor use only. Place the dehumidifier on a smooth, level floor surface that is strong enough to support the unit with a full tank of water.
• Allow at least 45cm of air flow space at all sides.
• Place the dehumidifier in an area where the temperature will not fall below 5 °C.
• Do not use the dehumidifier in cooking, laundry, bathing and dishwashing areas that have excessive moisture. Place the dehumidifier away from a cloth dryer.
• Use the dehumidifier 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.
  

Product Structure

1. Air outlet grille
2. Control panel
3. Handles
4. Water tank
5. Water level window
6. Continuous drainage hole
7. Air filter
8. Power cord
9. Drainage pipe

Control Panel

Operating Instructions

1. When first operating the dehumidifier, run it in Continuous mode for 24 hours.

2. Power On and Off – Press the POWER button once to manually turn the unit on. Press the POWER button again to turn the unit off.

3. Fan button – Press the Fan button to cycle through the different fan speeds: High “ ” and Low “ ”. The fan speed operating can be distinguished by the fan speed indicators on the control panel.

4. Humidity selection – Press the Humidity Button to choose the desired relative humidity in the room. The humidity is cycle display “70%-60%-50%-40%”.

5. Mode selection – press the Mode button to choose from “ ” Dehumidify, “ ” Turbo, “ “ Dry, “ “ Continuous. The corresponding indicator will light up.

6. Time – To program the unit to automatically turn on or off, press Timer button to cycle choose “ 2h – 4h – 8h – off“
   Note: Fan will continue to run even when the compressor is off. This is normal and allows the unit to circulate air and operate more efficiently.

7. Water Tank Full – When the water tank is full of water, the unit will automatically shut off, make abeeping noise, and the water Tank Full Indicator will light up. The dehumidifier will not function until the water tank is emptied and placed back inside the unit. The water tank should be cleane devery few weeks to prevent the growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. Use a mild detergent to clean the water tank. Once clean, completely dry the water tank and place it back inside the dehumidifier.
   
   Attention:
   Before emptying the water tank. Open the corner of the tank cover and fix it into unit to empty the water. After emptying the water, put down the cover and fix it back into unit.
   Note:

8. Hold water tank with both hands when emptying.

9. When the water tank is full or removed from the machine, the compressor will turn off, but the fan will continue to run for a few minutes. This is completely normal. The dehumidifier will not be removing moisture from the air at this time.

10. When removing moisture from the air, the dehumidifier will exhaust warm air from top.

11. Do not place a full water tank on the floor, because the bottom is uneven.

12. Defrost Indicator – When the defrost indicator light is on, that means the unit is running the defrost program. When the temperature of the room is too low, there will be frost on the evaporator coils, and the unit will auto run the defrost program. At that time, the compressor is turned off,and the fan continues to run, until the frost disappears. When the defrost program has finished, the compressor will turn on again, and the defrost indicator will turn off. If the indicator is flashing, that means the sensor has failed, please call Customer Service & Repair Centre.

13. Continuous drainage – Water can be automatically emptied by attaching a hose to the continuous rainage port in the unit. This will allow the unit to run continuously (depending on the selected humidity level) without having to empty the water tank. Place the unit on a level surface.

    • Pull out the water tank.
    • Push the drainage pipe on the port in the unit.
    • Reinstall the water tank back into the unit, make sure the pipe is in the notch of the water tank.
      
      Drainage Pipe Installation Reference Guide
      
      Important Notes:
      Placing the dehumidifier on an uneven surface or improper hose installation may result in water  filling up the water tank and causing the unit to shut off. Empty water tank if shut¬off occurs, then check dehumidifier location and hose for proper setup. The tank must be in place and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate.

14. Using the water tank

15. First partially pull out the power cord for space to remove the tank.

16. Pull out the water tank, remove the cover, take out power cord and drainage pipe.

17. Turn back the cover, and re-install the water tank again.
    

Main Features
Dehumidify mode

• Press the Mode button to choose Dehumidify mode.
• The “ “ indicator will light up on the control panel.
• Press the Fan button to choose “ “ High and “ “ Low, the indicator will light up.
• Press the Humidity button to cycle choose (70% – 60% – 50% – 40%) desired room humidity.

Turbo mode

• Press the Mode button to choose Turbo mode.
• The “ ” indicator will light up on the control panel.
• In this mode, fan speed is high and cannot change, all the humidity indicators are off.

Dry mode

• Press the Mode button to choose Dry mode.
• The “ “ indicator will light up on the control panel.
• In this mode, fan speed is high and cannot change, all the humidity indicators are off.
• In this mode, the Timer function cannot be used. If Dry mode is chosen, after 24 hours it will change to Dehumidify mode if there is no operation.

Continuous mode

• Press the Mode button to choose Continuous mode.
• The “ “ indicator will light up on the control panel.
• In this mode, all the humidity indicators are off.
• Press the Fan button to choose “ “ High and “ “ Low, the indicator will light up.
• In this mode, the Timer function cannot be used.

Timer
Timer Auto On

• To program the unit to automatically turn on, press the Timer button when the unit is standby, the “2h” indicator will flash.
• Within 5 seconds press the Timer button again to cycle between “ 2h – 4h – 8h – off ”.
• In 5 seconds if the Timer button is not pressed, the Timer Auto On is active, and corresponding indicator will light up.
• When Timer Auto On is active, press the Timer button to cancel timer.

Timer Auto Off

• To program the unit to automatically turn off, press the Timer button when the unit is on, the “2h” indicator will flash.
• Within 5 seconds press the Timer button again to cycle between “ 2h – 4h – 8h – off ”.
• In 5 seconds if the Timer button is not pressed, the Timer Auto Off is active, and corresponding indicator will light up.
• When Timer Auto Off is active, press the Timer button to cancel timer

Ionizer mode

• Press the Power button to start the dehumidfier.
• Press the Timer button for 3 seconds to initial ionizer mode.
• The “ “ indicator will light up on the control panel.
• Press the Timer button for 3 seconds again to stop ionizer function and the ionizer indicator will be off.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Note : Make sure power is off and the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet prior to performing any maintenance on the unit.
Watch the video clip

http://www.germanpool.com/chi/video_corner/?video=672

Cleaning the filter
If the filter is dirty, air circulation is compromised and the efficiency of the dehumidifying decreases. It is therefore good practice to clean the filter at regular intervals. The frequency depends on the duration and conditions of operation. If the unit is used constantly or systematically, you are recommended to clean the filter once a week.The filter is housed in the intake grille as below. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust accumulations from the filter. If it is very dirty, immerse in warm water and rinse a number of times. The water should never be hotter than 40°C. After washing, leave the filter to dry then attach the intake grille to the unit.

CAUTION: Do not operate the dehumidifier without the filter. Do not clean filter in dishwasher.

Cleaning the unit housing

1. Keep the unit from being exposed directly to the sun to prevent color fading and deterioration.
2. Clean the surface with a damp cloth and dry it with a soft towel.

Storing the unit for an extended period of time or transporting the unit

1. Clean or replace filter — refer to operating instructions.
2. Unplug the unit.
3. Empty any excess water.
4. The unit should be stored in a cool dry place when not used

Troubleshooting

If the following problems are encountered, check the unit and follow the instructions below. If the problems persist, please contact Customer Service & Repair Centre
Dehumidifier does not dry the air as it shouldNot enough time allowed for unit to remove moisture

dehumidifier’s plug is pushedcompletely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit breakeris tripped| Check the house fuse/circuit breaker boxand replace fuse or reset breaker
Dehumidifier has reached its pres- ent level or the water tank is full| The dehumidifier automatically turns off when either condition occurs. Change to a lower setting or empty the water bucket and replace properly.
Water tank is not in the proper position| The water tank must be in place and securelyseated for the dehumidifier to operate.
Power Failure| There is a protective time delay (up to 3 min) to prevent tripping of the compressor over- load. For this reason, the unit may not start normal dehumidification for 3min, after it is powered back on.
Dehumidifierruns too much| The area to be dehumidified is toolarge| The capacity of your dehumidifier may not beadequate for the room size.
Doors and windows are open| Close all doors and windows to the outside
Frost appears on the coils| The dehumidifier has recently been turned on or the room temperature is too low| This is normal. Frost will usually disappearwithin 60 minutes
Controls can- not be set| The compressor will turn off and the fan will automatically continue to run for approximately 3 minutes at a fixed setting| This is normal. Wait approximately 3 minutes and set the fan speed at the desired level.
Air is moving the through the unit| This is normal.
When first installed, allow at least 24 hoursto maintain the desired dryness.
Airflow is restricted| Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or furniture blocking the front or back of the dehumidifier. See the CHOOSING A LOCATION section.
Dirty filter| See the CLEAN FILTER section
The Humidity Control may not be set low enough| For drier air, choose lower humidity desired in the room, or set dry mode or continuous mode.
Doors and windows may not be closed tightly| Check that all doors, windows, and other openings are securely closed.
Clothes dry may be blowing moist air into the room| Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer.The dryer should be vented outside
Room temperature is too low| Moisture removal is best at higher room temperatures. Lower room temperatures will reduce the moisture removal rate. This model is designed to operate at tempera- tures above 5°C
Model| DHM-806
---|---
Rated Voltage / Frequency| 220-240V / 50 Hz
Rated Dehumidification Capacity (26.7°C, RH60%)(30.0°C, RH80%)| 6 L / Day 13 L / Day
Power Input (26.7°C, RH60%)| 140 W
Rated Power Input (EN60335)| 180 W
Applicable Room Temperature| 5-32°C
Water Storage Capacity| 2.5 L
Product Dimensions| (H)490 (W)305 (D)192 mm
Packing Dimensions| (H)543 (W)343 (D)230 mm
Net Weight| 10.5 kg
Gross Weight| 11.5 kg

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. If there is any inconsistency or ambiguity between the English version and the Chinese version, the English version shall prevail. Refer to www.germanpool.com for the most up-to-date version of the Operating Instructions.

Eco-Friendly Disposal

Important information for correct disposal of the product in accordancewith EC Directive 2012/19/EU.

  At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service. Disposing of a household appliances eparately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings inenergy and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of house hold appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

Warranty Terms & Conditions

Under normal operations, the product will gurantee a 1-year full warranty provided by German Pool (effective from the date of purchase)

• This warranty is not valid until customer registration information is received by our Service Centre within 10 days of purchase via one of the following means:

1. Visit our website and register online: www.germanpool.com/ warranty
2. Complete all the fields on the attached Warranty Card and mail it back to our Customer Service Centre.
   

Please fill out the form below. This information and the original purchase invoice will be required for any repairs. Warranty will be invalidated if information provided is found to be inaccurate.

Model No: DHM-806
Serial No. :
Purchased From :_____
Invoice No. :____
Purchase Date :__

1. Customer who fails to present original purchase invoice will not be eligible for free warranty service.

2. Customer should always follow the operating
   instructions. This warranty does not apply to:

   • labour costs for on-site installation, check-up, repair, replacement of parts and other transportation costs;
   • damages caused by accidents of any kind (including material transfer and others);
   • operating failures resulting from applying incorrect voltage, improper usage, and unauthorized installations or repairs.

3. This warranty is invalid if

   • the purchase invoice is modified by an unauthorized party;
   • the product is used for any commercial or industrial purposes;
   • the product is repaired or modified by unauthorized personnel, or unauthorized parts are installed;
   • the serial number is modified, damaged or removed from the product.

4. German Pool will, at its discretion, repair or replace any defective part.

5. This warranty will be void if there is any transfer of ownership from the original purchaser.

Customer Service & Repair Centre Hong Kong

Unit B, G/F, Sunshine Kowloon Bay
Cargo Centre, 59 Tai Yip Street
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel : +852 2333 6249
Fax : +852 2356 9798
Email : repairs@germanpool.com

Macau
3/F, Edificio Industrial Pou Fung,
145 Rua de Francisco Xavier Pereira,
Macau
Tel : +853 2875 2699
Fax : +853 2875 2661

This warranty is valid only in Hong Kong and Macau

This warranty is valid only in Hong Kong and Macau

Room 113, Newport Centre Phase II, 116 Ma Tau
Kok Road, Tokwawan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2773 2888
Fax:+852 2765 8215

China
Tel:+86 757 2219 6888
Fax:+86 757 2219 6809
8th, Xinxiang Road, Wusha Industrial Park,
Daliang, Shunde, Foshan, Guangdong

Macau

3/F, Edificio Industrial Pou Fung,
145 Rua de Francisco Xavier Pereira, Macau
Tel:+853 2875 2699
Fax:+853 2875 2661

©All rights reserved. Copying, reproducing or using the contents of this manual is not allowed without prior\ authorization from German Pool, violators will be prosecuted.

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)  >>

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>