Comfort Dura Dehumidifier User Guide
- May 15, 2024
- Comfort
Table of Contents
Comfort Dura Dehumidifier
Thank you for selecting our quality appliance. Please be sure to read this user manual carefully before using. Any question, please contact the professional service for help.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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This appliance is for household use only.
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Disconnect the appliance from its power source during service and when replacing parts and cleaning.
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Please note: Check the nameplate for the type of refrigerant gas used in your appliance.
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Specific information regarding appliances with refrigerant gas.
The appliance 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.- GWP(Global Warming Potential): R410A: 2088, R134a: 1430, R290: 3, R32: 675.
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This hermetically sealed system contains fluorinated greenhouse gases.
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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: This unit contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol.
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Do not use this unit for functions other than those described in this instruction manual.
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Make sure the plug is plugged firmly and completely into the outlet. It can result in the risk of electric shock or fire.
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Do not plug other appliances into the same outlet, it can result in the risk of electric shock.
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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.
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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.
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This unit is equipped with a cord that has an 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.
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The unit should be used or stored in such a way that it is protected from moisture e.g. condensation, splashed water, etc. Unplug unit immediately if this occurs.
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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.
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Always use the switch on the control panel or remote controller to turn the unit 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.
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Do not touch the buttons on the control panel with your wet and damp fingers.
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Do not use hazardous chemicals to clean or come into contact with the unit. To prevent damage to 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 substances or vapours such as alcohol, insecticides, gasoline, etc.
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If the appliance is making unusual sounds or is emitting smoke or an unusual odor, unplug it immediately.
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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.
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Utilize two or more people to lift and install the unit.
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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.
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Install the appliance on a sturdy, level floor capable of supporting up to 11 Olbs{50kg). Installation on a weak or unlevel floor can result in the risk of property damage and personal injury.
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If the appliance has the Wi-Fi function, the transmission power: less than 20dBm, and the radio frequency range is: 2412MHz-2472MHz.
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The appliance is compliant with the RE Directive (2014/53/EU).
This appliance is not intended for use 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 concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. If the SUPPLY CORD is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.
IMPORTANT – GROUNDING METHOD
This product is factory-equipped with a power supply cord that has a three- pronged grounded plug. It must be plugged into a mating grounding type receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code and applicable local codes and ordinances. If the circuit does not have a grounding-type receptacle, it is the responsibility and obligation of the customer to exchange the existing receptacle in 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 main 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 main socket matches the plug. If this is not the case, have the plug replaced.
- The main socket is adequately earthed. Failure to follow these important safety instructions absolves the manufacturer of all liability.
SOME 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 air condenses, 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 the home are obtained between 40% and 60% relative humidity. With very low temperatures, you are recommended to heat the room even minimally. This considerably increases the dehumidifying power of the appliance. With heating, the condensation formed by the water vapour on windows and other cold surfaces evaporates into the air to be collected by the dehumidifier. Air leaving the dehumidifier is usually about 1 C- C warmer than room temperature.
DESCRIPTION
- Control Panel
- Intake grille
- Bucket
- Winding hole
- Water level view window
- Power cord
- Air outlet grille
- Handle
Accessories:
Note:
All diagrams in this manual are schematic and may differ slightly from actual use. Be sure all accessories are removed from the packing and bucket before use.
Installation
Take out the power cord from the bucket. Take out the bucket, and remove the power cord and accessories from it. Install the chip on the bucket.
Note: After transport or move, please wait 2 hours before use.
Control Panel
- Timer symbol
- Bucket full symbol
- Dry symbol
- Fan symbol
- Laundry symbol
- A, Timer button
- B, Increase button
- C, On / Off button
- D, Decrease button
- E, Mode button
- On / Off button
- On/off the power supply, used to control the start-up or shutdown of the appliance.
- Decrease/ Increase button
- Press ” + “/” – ” to select the indoor humidity level you expect to achieve or set the time.
- Mode selection:
- Press the ” ” button to turn on the appliance, and press the “ ” MODE button to choose a different mode.
- Dehumidifying mode
- Press the” ” MODE button until the ” DRY” symbol is lit.
- Press the ” + ” or ” – “to choose the humidity desired, adjustable range is 35%RH-80%RH. The screen will display the setting humidity, and after 5 seconds, turn to display the ambient humidity.
- * Continuous mode
- Under dehumidify mode, Press the ” – ” button until the ” indicators is lit, then the unit will continuously run.
Fan mode
When the appliance is running, press the “ ” MODE button until the” FAN” symbol lights, you can start up or shut down the fan function.
The screen display below:
In this function, the compressor does not work, and the appliance is not dehumidified.
Laundry mode
Press the ” ” MODE button until the ” LAUNDRY” symbol is lit. In this mode, humidity can not be adjusted, and the screen displays ambient humidity. After running 24 hours, the appliance is quit laundry mode, turned to dehumidify mode and set humidity 60%RH.
DRY+ FAN mode
Press the “ “MODE button until the” DRY” and “FAN “symbols are both light . In this mode, the humidity can be set like dehumidifying mode, and when the ambient humidity is lower than the setting, the fan will run continuously.
Timer button
This timer can be used to delay the appliance start-up or shutdown, this avoids wasting electricity by optimizing operating periods.
Programming start up
- Turn on the appliance, and choose the mode you want, for example, Dehumidify mode. Turn off the appliance.
- Press the ” ” button, and the ” ” symbol starts to flash, press the ” + ” / ” -” to adjust the set time from 0.5-24 hours.
- In 5 seconds without the operation, the timer starts functioning, and then the display” ” symbol.
- Press the ” ” button again to cancel the Timer, and the ” ” symbol disappears.
Programming shut down
- When the appliance is running, press the button. the symbol starts to flash, press the ” + ” / ” -” to adjust the set time from 0.5-24 hours.
- In 5 seconds without the operation, the timer starts functioning, and then the display symbol.
- Press the ” ” button again to cancel the Timer, and the symbol disappears.
The alarm of bucket-full
When the bucket is full, the compressor and fan will shut off, “TANK FULL” symbol is flashing, after about 3 minutes make a beeping noise, and after about 6 minutes make a beeping noise again. The appliance will not run again until the bucket is emptied and properly placed back inside the unit. The bucket should be cleaned every week to prevent the growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. Use a mild detergent to clean. Once clean, completely dry the bucket and place it back inside unit.
- Note: Hold the bucket with both hands when emptying, then put it back in the appliance.
- Note: When the bucket is full or removed from the unit, the compressor will turn off, the unit will not be removing moisture from the air at this time.
- Note: During operation, it is normal for the unit to exhaust warm air from the front of the unit.
- Caution:
- Do not place the bucket on the floor when it is full as it is uneven on the bottom and may spill.
Continuous drain
- Connect the drain pipe on the hole of unit, then the unit can continuously run without clean the bucket.
- Put the unit on level floor, take out the bucket, remove the chip of bucket;
- Install the pipe on drain nozzle ;
- Put back the bucket correctly and make the drain pipe on gap of bucket, don’t press the pipe ;
- Press ” ” button to run the unit.
Note: If no need the function of continuous drain, please remove the drain pipe and put back the bucket in unit correctly, then the water will flow into bucket.
Note: Please install the drain pipe following below picture.
Please install the drain pipe correctly, or the water cannot drain from the
pipe.
Notice: If the unit put on the unlevel ground or not correctly install the drain pipe, the water will full the bucket and stop run. If that happened, please check the ground is whether horizon, and the drain pipe is correctly installed. At the same time, the bucket need to be install correctly.
AUTOMATIC DEFROST
When frost builds up on the evaporator coils, the compressor will cycle off and the fan will continue to run until the frost disappears. When the coils are completely defrosted, the compressor or fan (depending on the model) will automatically restart and dehumidify will resume.
Location requirements:
The unit operating in a basement will have little no 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.
- This appliance is intended for indoor use only. Place the appliance on a smooth, level floor surface that is strong enough to support the unit with a full bucket of water.
- Allow at least 18″(45cm) of around and above space away from the wall for efficient working.
- Place the appliance in an area where the temperature will not fall 5 ·c (41 “F ).
- Use the dehumidifier in cooking, laundry, bathing and dish-washing areas that have excessive moisture.
- Place the dehumidifier away from a clothes dryer.
- Use the dehumidifier in the 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.
- Do not block the air inlet or outlet of the appliance. Reduced air flow will result in poor performance and could damage the unit .
CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning or maintenance, turn the appliance off by pressing the (9 button on the control panel , wait for a few minutes then unplug from the mains socket.
CLEANING THE CABINET
You should clean the appliance with a slightly damp cloth then dry with a dry cloth.
- Never wash the appliance with water, it could be dangerous.
- Never use petrol, alcohol or solvents to clean the appliance.
- Never spray insecticide liquids or similar.
To keep your appliance working efficiently. you should clean the filter every week of operation. The filter can take out like fig.
To avoid possible cuts, avoid contacting the metal parts of the appliance when
removing or reinstalling the filter. It can result in the risk of personal
injury.
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(104°F). After washing, leave the filter to
dry then attach the intake grille to the appliance.
END-OF-SEASON OPERATIONS
To unplug from the mains socket, empty the bucket. Clean the filter and dry thoroughly before putting back. Cover the appliance prevent from dust. Store the appliance upright in a dry location.
START OF SEASON CHECKS
Make sure the power cable and plug are undamaged and the earth system is efficient. Follow the installation instructions precisely.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Occasionally, you may encounter some problems that are of a minor nature and a service call may not be necessary. Use this troubleshooting guide to identify possible problems you may be experiencing
Problem | Possible Causes | Solutions |
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The dehumidifier is | Make sure the dehumidifier’s plug is pushed | |
unplugged. | completely into the outlet. | |
The fuse is blown/circuit | Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and | |
breaker is tripped. | replace fuse or reset breaker. | |
Dehumidifier has reached | The dehumidifier automatically turns off when | |
its present level or the | either condition occurs. Change to a lower | |
Dehumidifier | bucket is full. | setting or empty the water bucket and replace |
does not start | properly. | |
Bucket is not in the | The bucket must be in place and securely | |
proper position. | seated for the dehumidifier to operate. | |
There is a protective time delay (up to 3 min.) | ||
to prevent trip � ping of the compressor | ||
Power Failure. | overload.For this reason, the unit may not | |
start normal dehumidify for 3 min.after it is | ||
powered back on. | ||
Not enough time allowed for unit to remove |
moisture.
| When first installed, allow at least 24 hours to maintain the desired
dryness.
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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.
See the CLEAN FILTER section.
For drier air, press the ” – ” button to lower the percent humidity desired in the room, or set
the dehumidifier to **** for maximum
dehumidify.
Check that all doors, windows, and other openings are securely closed.
Dehumidifier
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Dirty filter.
does not dry the|
air as it should| The Humidity Control
may not be set low
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| Doors and windows may
| not be closed tightly.
| Clothes dryer may be blowing moist air into the room.|
Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer. The dryer should be vented outside.
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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 temperatures above 5°C(41 °F ).
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Appliance runs too long
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The area is too large
| The capacity of the appliance can not meet the area of the room
Doors and windows are
open
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Close the door and window
Frost appears on
heat-exchanger
| Appliance run recently or
the room temperature is too low
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It is normal, frost usually disappear in 60 min
Fan noise
| The air is passing through the appliance|
This is normal
Water on the floor
| The drain connection may be aging or loose| Check the drain connection and
the appliance is placed level
The drain pipe is connected, but the water is not drained.| If use the bucket,
remove the drain pipe and put back the drain cover; or install the drain pipe
correctly
If the following error code appears, contact the after-sales service department for inspection and repair.
Strictest operation environment: 5’C-32’C (41″F-90″F) ,30%RH-90%RH
WARRANTY
Dear Customer
Thank you for your purchase and for your confidence in our company. This
product meets applicable safety requirements and has undergone stringent
testing during manufacturing process.
However, should there occur a defect, the product or its defective part(s)
(excluding accessories and consumables) will be repaired free of charge
(labour and parts) within a limited period.If you have any questions, please
contact us, we will provide assistance as soon as possible.
Warranty period:
- 12 months from the Date of purchase.
- Parts: 12 Months from the Date of purchase.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:
- Damage caused by transportation or handling.
- Damage caused to the product by accident, vermin, lightning,winds, fire,floods,or acts of God.
- Damages caused by operating the product in a corrosive atmosphere.
- Repairs when your DuraComfort product is used in other than normal, single-family household use or contrary to the instructions described in the product User’s Guide.
- Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse.or improper installation,repair,or maintenance. Improper repair includes the use of parts not approved or specified by DuraComfort.
- Normal maintenance as described in the User’s Guide, such as cleaning or replacing filters.cleaning coils.etc.
- Use of accessories or components that are not compatible with this product.
- Products with altered or removed serial numbers.
- Changes in the appearance of the product that do not affect product performance.
HELP
- Customer service: support@duracomfort-life.com
- Website:www.duracomfort-life.com
- Shenzhen TCL Dura Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
- Room 11, 1st Floor, Block A, TCL Building, No.006, Gaoxin South 1st Road, Gaoxin Zone Community, Yuehai Subdi strict, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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