Vellgoo Dry Tank S Series Energy Star Dehumidifier for Basement with Drain Hose Instruction Manual

: June 14, 2024
: Vellgoo

Table of Contents

Vellgoo Dry Tank S Series Energy Star Dehumidifier for Basement with
PREFACE
SAFETY INFORMATION
PARTS DESCRIPTION
OPERATION
- REMOVING THE COLLECTED WATER
CARE & MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY INFORMATION
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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Vellgoo Dry Tank S Series Energy Star Dehumidifier for Basement with

Drain Hose

Thank you for purchasing our quality appliance. If you have any questions regarding the use of this prodcut, please contact us via email: service@vellgoo.com.

PREFACE

FOR CUSTOMERS

Thank you for purchasing our DryTank Dehumidifier! Please be sure to read the entirety of this user manual carefully before use of the product. If you have any questions regarding the use of this product, please reach out to us at service@vellgoo.com. We hope you enjoy your new energy star dehumidifier!

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BEFORE FIRST USE

To prevent any internal damage, it is very important to keep refrigeration units (Figure 1.0) UPRIGHT throughout their journey.
Please leave it standing upright and outside the box for 24 HOURS – before plugging it in.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR FIRST USE

PLEASE NOTE

This dehumidifier defaults to CONTINUOUS MODE, disabling Use of the LEFT/RIGHT buttons.
To regain use of the buttons, confirm the CONTINUOUS MODE is turned off.

In the event this product malfunctions or the customer believes it is defective, the customer should contact Customer Service and retain the defective product pending further instructions. Defective product should be clearly marked or stored where it cannot be used again by mistake. Failure to retain the product may impede our ability to correct any legitimate problem and may limit the extent to us may provide recourse.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

1× DryTank Dehumidifier
1 × User Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed when using the dehumidifier. Incorrect operation due to disregard of instructions may cause harm or damage.

Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
Do not climb on sit on the dehumidifier; don’t place objects on it.
Do not use the dehumidifier in small spaces.
Do not use in areas where chemicals are handled.
Do not place the dehumidifier near a heat source.
Do not use it if the power cord is broken or damaged.
Place the dehumidifier on a level, sturdy section of the floor.
Do not take out the bucket when the dehumidifier is working.
Never try to disassemble or repair the dehumidifier by yourself.
Do not drink or use the water discharged from the dehumidifier.
Make sure to turn off and unplug the dehumidifier before cleaning.
Do not exceed the rating of the power outlet or connected device.
Do not modify the power cord length or share the outlet with other appliances.
Do not place the dehumidifier in places where it may be splashed by water.
Always insert the filter firmly. Make sure to clean the filter once a month.
Do not put vases or other water containers on top of the dehumidifier.
Be sure to run the water hose sloping downward to let the water flow out smoothly.
Disconnect the power if strange sounds, smells, or smoke come from the dehumidifier.
Do not place heavy objects on the power cord, and make sure that the power cord is not stressed.
For people who are sensitive to humidity, do not set the humidity level too low on the dehumidifier.
Do not use the dehumidifier near flammable gas or combustibles, such as gasoline, benzene, thinner, etc.
Do not use any chemicals or organic solvents to clean the equipment, such as ethyl acetate, gasoline.
Do not operate or turn off the dehumidifier by plugging in or unplugging the device. Use the control panel instead.
Care should be taken when using the dehumidifier in a room with the following persons: infants, children and the elderly.
Never insert your finger or other foreign objects into grills or openings. Take special care to warn children of these dangers.
Do not cover the intake or exhaust openings of the dehumidifier with cloths or towels.
The power supply must be cut off during thunderstorms; the appliance is for indoor use only.
If water enters the dehumidiffer, please turn off the dehumidifier and disconnect the power, contact customer service at service@vellgoo.com to avoid danger.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Be sure the dehumidifier is properly grounded. To minimize shock and fire hazards, proper grounding is important. This power cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards.
Your dehumidifier must be used in a properly grounded wall socket. If your wall socket is not ade quately grounded or protected by a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician install the proper socket.
Avoid fire hazards or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove any prong from the power cord.

CAUTION

This dehumidifier can only be used by children 8 years or older and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge with supervision or instruction concerning the use of the dehumidifier. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children without supervision.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by qualified personnel. Please contact Customer Service in order to avoid a hazard.
If the dehumidifier is knocked over during use, turn off the dehumidifier and unplug it from the main power supply immediately. Visually inspect the dehumidifier to ensure there is no damage. If you suspect the dehumidifier has been damaged, contact Customer Service at service@vellgoo.com
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this dehumidifier with any solid-state speed control device.
The dehumidifier shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.
Details of type and rating of fuses: T, 250V AC,8A.
Please keep the machine on flat and firm ground. The gap between walls and machine should be over 19.65 inches (50cm) for better heat-release.

Recycling

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Toreturn your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.

PARTS DESCRIPTION

OPERATION

PLACE CORRECTLY

This unit may have been tilted or placed upside down during shipping. To ensure this device works properly, please ensure this unit is upright for at least 24 hours before initial use.
This dehumidifier is designed to operate with a working environment between 41°F (5°C) and 95°F (35°C)

Do not force casters (Installed at four points on the bottom of the dehumidifier) to move over the carpet, or move the dehumidifier with water in the bucket. (The dehumidifier may tip over and spill water.)

SMART FUNCTIONS

Auto Shut Off
- When the bucket is full and/or the humidity setting is reached, the dehumidifier will automatically shut off.
Power-on Delay
- To avoid any damage to the dehumidifier, the dehumidifier will not start operation following a complete cycle until after three (3) minutes. The operation will automatically start after three (3) minutes.
Bucket Full Indicator Light
- The indicator glows when the bucket is ready to be emptied.
Auto Defrost
- The LED displays “H5 *; when the frost builds up on the evaporator coil, the compressor will cycle off and the fan will continue to run until the frost disappears.
Auto-Restart
- If the dehumidifier shuts off unexpectedly due to power being cut, the dehumidifier will restart with the previous function setting automatically when the power resumes.

NOTE: All the illustrations in the manual are for explanation purposes only. Your dehumidifier may be slightly different. The actual shape shall prevail. The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement. Consult Customer Service for details.

CONTROL PANEL

LED Display
- Shows the set % humidity level from 40% to 80% or auto start/stop time (0~24) while setting, then shows the actual (+5% accuracy) room % humidity level in a range of 30% RH (Relative Humidity) to 90%RH (Relative Humidity).
Bucket State Indicator
- When the bucket is full or not in the right position, the dehumidifier will automatically shut off.
Comfort Mode
- Press this button to turn the comfort function on/off. Under this mode, the humidity cannot be adjusted manually but will be preset to a recommended comfortable level based on the ambient temperature. The level will be controlled as per the below table:
- Press this button again, the COMFORT mode will be canceled and every time it is pressed, the buzzer will sound once.
Continuous Mode
- Turned on by default
Manually Mode
- Press adjust the target Humidity Range (40%-80%), The humidity range is between 40% and 80% with the initial state being 40%. The value increases or decreases by 5% every time this button is pressed.
- NOTE: If there is no signal showing that the Left and Right
- Adjustment buttons are pressed in more than 3 seconds, the setting will be considered valid; meanwhile, the Left and Right Adjustment keys will be closed synchronously and resume the normal display state.

CONTROL PANEL

Timer Button
- Press to set an Auto on or an Auto off timer (0 – 24 hours) in conjunction with the buttons. The value increases or decreases by 1H every time this button is pressed.
- NOTE: When the timer indicator light is on, press the timer button to cancel the timer, and the indicator light is off.
- If you press the On/Off button to turn off the dehumidifier before the timing is done, then the timing setting will be canceled.
- If the working mode is changed during the timing process, the original setting will be maintained.
- If you want to change the original setting, you can press the Timer button with the again to reset the timing.
Wind Speed Button
- Low Speed Mode: Press this button once.
- Medium Speed Mode: Press this button twice.
- High speed: Press this button Three times.
- NOTE: Low Speed Mode (Sleep Mode): The brightness of all LED lights will be reduced when there is no operation in 5S
- This button also serves as the child lock key. Press it for 3 seconds to activate or shut down the child lock, and the corresponding indicator light watt be on or off.
Power Button
- Press to turn the dehumidifier on and off.
Left and Right Adjustment Buttons
- NOTE: When the dehumidifier is first turned on, it will go on Continuous mode by default. This will disable the use of the LEFT/RIGHT buttons. Make sure to turn off Continuous mode to regain function in these buttons.
- This button is only effective when either the Manual Dehumidification key or the Timer button is valid.

REMOVING THE COLLECTED WATER

Use the bucket

When the bucket is full, remove the bucket and empty it.
Lift the drainage lid and Pour out water.

Continuous draining

Water can be automatically be emptied into a floor drain by attaching the dehumidifier to a drain hose. Take out the drain hose with male threaded connector (approximately 7.8 inches long) and connect the garden hose. (NOTE: the hose adapter is in the bucket) and open the soft water plug at the real shell and insert one end of it into the continuous drainage hole of the machine with the other end in the drainage area.

NOTE: Do not use continuous draining when the outdoor temperature is equal to or less than 32°F (0°C), otherwise the water will freeze, causing the water hose to block up and the dehumidifier may be damaged.

Make sure the connection is tight and there is no leaking

Lead the water hose to the floor drain or a suitable drainage facility, the drainage facility should be lower than the drain outlet of the dehumidifier.
Be sure to run the water hose sloping downward to let the water flow out smoothly.
When the continuous drain feature is not being used, remove the drain hose from the outlet and replace the plastic cover of the continuous drain hose outlet tightly.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

WARNING

Turn the dehumidifier off and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Clean the dehumidifier with water and mild detergent.
Do not use bleach or abrasives.

Clean the Grille and Case

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. Use a vacuum attachment or brush to clean.

Clean the bucket

Clean the bucket with water and mild detergent every two (2) weeks.

Clean the air filter

Clean the filter with potable water at least once every 30 days.

Storing the dehumidifier

Store the dehumidifier when it will not be used for a long time.

After turning off the dehumidifier, wait one day until all water in the internal of the dehumidifier flows into the bucket, and then empty the bucket.
Clean the main dehumidifier, bucket and air filter.
Wrap the cord and bundle it with the band.
Cover the dehumidifier with a plastic bag.
Store the dehumidifier upright in a dry, well-ventilated place.

CAUTION: DO NOT operate the dehumidifier without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before contacting customer service, reviewing this list can save time. This list includes the most common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this dehumidifier.

Please contact service@vellgoo.com

Contact Customer Service if the dehumidifier operates abnormally or does not operate, and the solutions above are not useful.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

TERMS & POLICY

We warrant all products to be of the highest quality in material, craftsmanship, and service, effective from the date of purchase to the end of the warranty period. We will replace any product found to be defective due to manufacturer flaws based on eligibility. Refunds are available within the first 30 days of purchase. Refunds are only available to the original purchaser of the product. This warranty extends only to personal use and does not extend to any product thgt has been used for commercial, rental, or any other use for which the product is not intended. There are no warranties other than the warranties expressly set forth with each product.

This warranty is non-transferrable. We are not responsible in any way for any damages, losses, or inconveniences caused by equipment failure or by user negligence, abuse, or use noncompliant with the user manual or any additional safety or use warnings included in the product packaging and manual.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING

Damage in return transit.
Improper or inadequate maintenance.
Unsupervised use by children under 18 years of age.
Damage resulted from natural disaster, fire, poison and moisture
Damage due to abuse, accident, alteration, misuse, tampering, or vandalism.
2nd hand purchase or purchase from non-authorized seller/distributor.

We assume no liability for damage caused by the use of the product other than for its intended use or as instructed in the user manual. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential losses so the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

EXTEND YOUR WARRANTY BY 1 YEAR

Register your product at www.Vellgoo.com warranty to extend your 1-year warranty by an additional year.
Please fill out all required fields and include your order ID, place of purchase and SN code (On the nameplate located at the side of the product).