Pro Breeze PB-06 12L Low Energy Dehumidifier Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Pro Breeze
Table of Contents
Pro Breeze PB-06 12L Low Energy Dehumidifier
Specifications
- Model: PB-06
- Capacity: 12L
- Compressor Dehumidifier
Safety Instructions
When using the product, please follow these safety instructions to ensure the
safety of yourself and others:
- Read and save the important safety instructions provided in the manual.
- Use the product only for indoor purposes.
- Comply with the applicable safety requirements and regulations in your country.
Specific Information Regarding R290 Refrigerant Gas
Please be cautious as there is a risk of fire when handling R290 refrigerant
gas.
Symbols Explained
- For indoor use only.
- Please read the instruction manual and keep it for future reference.
- The equipment complies with the applicable safety requirements and regulations in the UK.
- The equipment complies with the applicable safety requirements and regulations in the EU.
Instructions
Thank you for choosing to purchase a product from Pro Breeze. Please read the entire manual carefully prior to first use and keep in a safe place for future reference.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons,
including the following:
WARNING : TO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE OR INJURY TO PEOPLE, ALWAYS TURN THE APPLIANCE OFF, UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND EMPTY THE WATER TANK BEFORE HANDLING, CLEANING OR SERVICING THE APPLIANCE.
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Do not cover the appliance whilst in use.
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Use this appliance only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to person.
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Always unplug the appliance when not in use.
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Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight, heat sources or extreme cold.
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Keep the appliance out of reach of children and pets.
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Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use.
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Children must be supervised not to play with the appliance.
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Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless continuously supervised.
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Dispose of water held by the appliance. This water is not drinkable.
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The appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction.
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When moving the appliance, ensure it is kept in an upright position.
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The appliance must have a minimum 50cm clearance around all sides.
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Never leave the appliance unattended while in use. Always turn the appliance off and disconnected from the power supply when not in use.
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Avoid placing the power cord in areas where it can become a tripping hazard. Do not place the power cord under carpeting or cover it with rugs, runners or similar.
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Place the appliance on a flat, stable and dry surface and always keep the appliance in an upright position. Operating the appliance in any other position could cause a hazard.
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Never place anything on top of the appliance.
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Ensure that the mains supply (including voltage, frequency and power) complies with the rating label of the appliance.
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There may be trace of odour during the first few minutes of initial use. This is normal and will quickly disappear.
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Do not place the appliance against a wall or other appliances.
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Do not cover the appliance or restrict the air flow of the inlet or exhaust grills whilst in use.
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Do not cover, obstruct or push objects into the vents and opening of the appliance as this may cause an electric shock, fire or damage the appliance.
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Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
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Do not use this appliance near water or in the immediate surroundings of a bath, shower or a swimming pool. Never place the appliance where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
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Do not allow water or other liquids to run into the interior of the appliance, as this could create a fire and/or electrical hazard.
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Do not use mechanical devices to accelerate the appliances defrosting process.
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Do not place the continuous drainage hose outside when the temperature falls below 1C.
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This appliance is intended for indoor household use and similar applications. Do not use outdoors.
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Do not use the appliance near petrol, paints, flammable gases, ovens, or other heating sources.
The mains cable should not hang down from the surface on which the appliance is placed in order to prevent the appliance from being pulled down. -
To avoid a circuit overload when using this appliance, do not operate another high-wattage appliance on the same electrical circuit.
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Always plug the appliance directly into a wall socket. Avoid using extension leads where possible as they may overheat and cause a risk of fire.
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Do not use this appliance with an external programmer, timer switch or any other device which would switch the appliance on automatically unless this has already been pre-built into the appliance by the manufacturer.
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Do not pull on the power cord. Never move, carry, or hang the appliance by the power cord.
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Do not kink or wrap the power cord and plug around the appliance, as this may cause the insulation to weaken or split, particularly where it enters the appliance.
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Ensure the mains cable is fully extended before use and arrange it so that it is not in contact with any part of the appliance.
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Do not operate the appliance with any safety guards removed.
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Do not operate the appliance if there are signs of damage to the appliance, power cord, or any of the accessories supplied. 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.
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Do not operate the appliance if there are any signs of damage to the appliance or accessories supplied.
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Do not attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical elements in the appliance. Doing so may be unsafe and will void your warranty.
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Never insert fingers or metal objects into the vents and openings of the appliance
SPECIFIC INFORMATION REGARDING R290 REFRIGERANT GAS
CAUTION RISK OF FIRE
WARNING : THE APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED, OPERATED AND STORED IN A ROOM WITH A FLOOR AREA LARGER THAN 4M2.
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This appliance contains 0.055kg (55g) of R290 refrigerant gas.
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R290 is a refrigerant gas that complies with the European directive on the environment.
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Do not puncture any part of refrigerant circuit.
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Be aware R290 refrigerant is odourless and does not have the odour normally associated with natural gas and propane tanks.
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Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
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The appliance must be placed in an area without any continuous sources of ignition such as open flames, gas, or electrical appliances in operation.
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Do not puncture and do not burn.
If the appliance is installed, operated or stored in a non-ventilated area, the room must be designed to prevent the accumulation of refrigerant leaks resulting in a risk of fire or explosion due to ignition of the refrigerant caused by electric heaters, stoves, or other sources of ignition. -
The appliance must be stored in such a way as to prevent mechanical failure.
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Individuals who operate or work on the refrigerant circuit must have the appropriate certification issued by an accredited organisation that ensures competence in handling refrigerants according to a specific evaluation recognised by associations in the industry.
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Maintenance and repairs that require the assistance of other qualified personnel must be performed under the supervision of an individual specified in the use of flammable refrigerants.
SYMBOLS EXPLAINED
SPECIFICATIONS
- Collection Capacity: 12L per day at 30°C and 80% relative humidity
- Size: 21.7 x 29.6 x 43.7 cm
- Rated Voltage: 220-240V~
- Rated Frequency: 50Hz
- Rated Input Power: 200W
- Max Tank Capacity: 1.8L
- Net Weight: 10.5kg
- Operating Range: 5°C – 32°C
DEHUMIDIFIER BENEFITS
For advice on the benefits of dehumidifiers and how to get the best out of
your unit, visit our
Advice Blog at www.probreeze.com.
FEATURES
- Control panel
- Air inlet
- Water tank
- Water level indicator
- Filter
- Handle
- Air outlet
- Water hose connector
- Wire tidy
CONTROL PANEL
Indicator Lights
- Timer button
- Timer indicator light
- Sleep Mode / Storage Cycle button
- Sleep indicator light
- Storage Cycle indicator light
- Fan Speed button
- Fan Speed indicator lights
- Water tank full indicator light
- Display panel
- Hour indicator
- Humidity indicator
- Humidity set button
- Mode / Child Lock button
- Continuous mode indicator light
- Auto mode indicator light
- Power button
- Power indicator light
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you’re missing any parts from your order, please contact our customer care
team by emailing
help@probreeze.com for fast and friendly help.
CONTROLS
Timer Button: Set a Turn-On or Turn-Off timer, between 1-24 hours.
Setting a Turn-On timer:
- Press the Power button to turn the dehumidifier on.
- Press the Timer button to activate the timer function.
- Press Timer button to set the desired time (1-24 hours) untill Turn-On.
- The time digits will blink five times to confirm a timer has been set and show the remaining time till Turn-On.
- Select the desired settings prior to Turn-On.
Note: If no specific settings are selected the dehumidifier will run in AUTO mode.
Setting a Turn-Off timer
- Press the Power button to turn the dehumidifier on.
- Set the dehumidifier to the desired settings.
- Press the Timer button to activate the timer function.
- Press Timer button to set the desired time (1-24 hours).
- The time digits will blink five times to confirm a timer has been set and then revert to the current room humidity.
- To check the remaining time until Time-Off press the Timer button.
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SLEEP Mode: Press the SLEEP mode / STORAGE Cycle Button to activate. In SLEEP mode the dehumidifiers humidity is set to 50% and the fan operates in low speed. If the actual room humidity is 5% greater than 50% humidity the dehumidifiers compressor will activate, and the fan will operate at low speed. If the actual room humidity is 5% less than 50% humidity the dehumidifiers compressor will stop collecting water but the fan will continue to operate at low speed.
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STORAGE Cycle: Press and hold the SLEEP mode / STORAGE Cycle button for three seconds to activate. The dehumidifiers compressor stops collecting water, and the fan runs at high speed for 30 minutes followed by a further 20 minutes at low speed. This process dries the dehumidifier prior to storage.
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Note: Prior to storage ALWAYS run a STORAGE cycle.
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Fan Speed Button: Sets the fan speed to HIGH or LOW speed.
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Humidity Button: Sets your desired humidity level between 80% – 30% humidity in 5% decrements.
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Mode / Child Lock Button: Select between AUTO mode / CONTINUOUS mode / Child Lock.
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AUTO Mode: In AUTO mode if the actual room humidity is 5% greater than that of the set humidity the dehumidifiers compressor will activate, and the fan will operate at the set fan speed. If the actual room humidity is 5% less than that of the set humidity the dehumidifiers compressor will stop collecting water, but the fan will continue to operate at the set fan speed.
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CONTINUOUS Mode: In CONTINUOUS mode the dehumidifiers compressor and fan (at the set fan speed) will continuously operate. In this mode the fan speed is adjustable.
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Child Lock: Locks the controls for child safety. Press and hold the Child Lock button for three seconds to lock and unlock. The display panel will show LC for five seconds after Child Lock is activated prior to returning to the current room humidity.
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Power Button: Turns the dehumidifier ON and OFF.
DEFROSTING
The unit may need defrosting in temperatures less than 16°C. This will happen
automatically and last up to ten minutes. During this time, P1 will show on
the display panel and the compressor will stop collecting water but the fan
will continue to run at its prior setting.
Do not switch off while the unit is defrosting.
CONNECTING THE WATER HOSE FOR CONTINUOUS DRAINING
For long-term use, it is recommended to connect a hose for continuous
drainage.
To attach the hose
- Remove the plug from the water hose connector located on the back of the dehumidifier.
- Insert the hose into the water hose connector and check it is connected properly.
- Ensure the hose end has a suitable drainage outlet (e.g. a drain or bucket).
REMOVING AND EMPTYING THE WATER TANK
When the water tank is full 10 beeps will sound; the Water Tank Full indicator
light will illuminate, and the dehumidifier will pause operation to prevent
the water tank from overflowing. To remove and empty the water tank:
- Turn off the dehumidifier and unplug it from the wall socket.
- Gently pull the water tank out from the front of the dehumidifier.
- Empty the water tank.
- Once empty, slot the tank back in carefully.
CLEANING AND STORAGE
- WARNING: ALWAYS TURN THE APPLIANCE OFF AND UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE HANDLING OR CLEANING IT.
- CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS TO RUN INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE APPLIANCE, AS THIS COULD CREATE A FIRE AND/OR ELECTRICAL HAZARD.
- CAUTION: DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR SOLVENTS, AS THIS CAN DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE.
- Do not attempt to clean the appliance in any other way than that detailed by the manufacturer.
- Clean the exterior surface of the appliance by wiping it with a soft, damp cloth. Dry the appliance with a soft, clean cloth.
- The filter should be cleaned every two weeks using a damp cloth
- Always empty the water tank, clean and dry the appliance when not in use to prevent mould.
Cleaning the water tank
- Remove and empty the water tank as per the instructions above.
- Clean the water tank with warm tap water and mild detergent (e.g. washing up liquid). Note: Do not use boiling water to clean the water tank.
- Ensure to remove any scale or deposits that have formed inside the water tank.
- Wipe all surfaces dry before placing the water tank back into the appliance.
Storage
- To store your product, we recommend using the original or a similar-sized box.
- Store the appliance in a safe, clean and dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children when not in use.
RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL
Waste electrical and electronic products (WEEE), batteries, accumulators, and packaging should not be disposed of with general household waste. This is to prevent possible harm to the environment and human well-being, and to help conserve our natural resources. Most electrical products with a plug, battery, or cable can be recycled. Contact your local council, household waste disposal service, or the store where you purchased the product for information regarding the collection schemes in your area.
Take-Back Scheme
Waste electrical products (WEEE) can be sent to One Retail Group for recycling
and disposal when you purchase a new product from One Retail Group, on a like-
for-like basis. For more information on how to recycle this product please
visit www.probreeze.com
The end-user of electrical and electronic products (WEEE) is responsible for
separating old batteries and lamp bulbs before they are handed over to a
designated disposal and recycling service. Waste batteries can also be
disposed of in collection bins, which can be found in most local supermarkets
and household waste recycling centres.
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References
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