Dimplex GDDE25E, GDDE35E, GDDE50E dehumidifier Owner's Manual

 Dimplex
OWNER S MANUAL
DEHUMIDIFIER
Please read this manual carefully before operating your appliance and
retain it for future reference.
Models: GDDE25E
GDDE35E
GDDESOE
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Basic Safety Precautions---------------------
Electrical Safety -----------------=========—-
PARTS AND FEATURES
Key Parts and Components-------------------.
Castor Installation --------------------------
ControlPanel ~-—————
CHOOSING A LOCATION ------------------—-
AUTOMATIC DEFROST ---------------------
CONTINUOUS MODE -----------------------
MAINTENANCE ----------------------------
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Calling for Service -------------------—-
ERROR CODE ---------------------------——
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always
read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “WARNING” or “CAUTION”.
These words mean:
f WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury. a
L CAUTION This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to propery.
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A WARNIN G To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
e Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your dehumidifier unless it is specifically recommended in
this manual. All other services should be referred to a qualified technician.
e If the power cord becomes worn or damaged, the cord should only be replaced by a qualified service
technician using genuine replacement parts.
® The dehumidifier should be plugged into its own grounded (10A, 50Hz, 230-240VAC circuit) .
e Do not plug other appliances into the same outlet; it can overload the circuit and cause a fire or electric shock.
® Do not remove the earth pin from the plug. It can result in the risk of electric shock.
® This appliance is not designed for use by young children. Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with or climb on the unit.
e Be sure all packaging materials are removed from the appliance before use. It can result in personal injury.
e Do not disassemble or modify the appliances or the power cord. It can result in the risk of electric shock or
fire.
e Do not place the power cord or appliances near a heater, radiator, or other heat source. It can result in the risk
of electric shock or fire and warranty will be void.
e Do not use this or any appliance near flammable gases or liquids or other combustibles, such as gasoline,
benzene, thinner, etc. It can result in the risk of electric shock or fire.
e Make sure the power cord is plugged firmly and completely into the outlet. It can result in the risk of electric
shock or fire.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
e Do not start or stop operation by plugging in or unplugging the power cord. It can result in the risk of
electric shock.
e |f the appliance is making unusual sounds or is emitting smoke or an unusual odor, unplug it
immediately. It can result in the risk of electric shock or fire.
® Do not use if the electrical socket is loose or damaged. It can result in the risk of electric shock or fire.
® Do not operate with wet hands or in an excessively damp environment. It can result in the risk of electric
shock.
e Do not use this or any electrical appliance if you smell gas. It can result in the risk of fire or explosion.
e Turn off and unplug the appliances before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock.
e 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 itimmediately and contact Customer Service. lt can resultin
the risk of electric shock.
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using this appliances, follow basic precautions, including the following:
e To avoid possible cuts, avoid contacting the metal parts of the appliances when removing or
re-installing the filter. It can result in the risk of personal injury.
® Do not block the air inlet or outlet of the appliance. Reduced air flow will result in poor performance
and could damage the unit.
® 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.
© Always turn off and unplug the appliances when it will not be used for extended period of time. This
conserves energy and reduces the chance of accidents.
e Install the appliance оп а sturdy, level floor capable of supporting up to 50 kg . Installation
on a weak or unlevel floor can result in the risk of property damage and personal injury.
e Make sure the appliance is the correct size for the area you wish to dehumidify. Using an appliance
that is the wrong size can waste energy and damage the unit.
e Close all doors and windows of the room for most efficient operation.
e 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 or solvents.
® To prevent spills and property damage, be sure to drain the appliance properly.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
® To prevent the coils from freezing, do not operate the appliances if the room temperature is lower
5°C .
® Do not position the appliances so that pets or house plants are exposed to the direct air flow.
It can result in the risk of injury to pets or house plants.
® This appliance is designed for normal household use.
® Do not drink the water from the bucket. Dispose of it properly outdoors or down the drain.
® Do not operate operate the appliance without the filter securely in place. Operation without
the filter could damage the unit.
® Clean the filter every two weeks, or more often if needed.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
A WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
® Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
e This unit must be properly earthed.
e Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the earth pin.
® If you do not have a properly earthed outlet, or if there is any doubt that the outlet is not
properly earthed, a qualified electrician should check the outlet and circuit, and, if
necessary, install a properly earthed outlet.
® This dehumidifier must be plugged into a earthed 50Hz, 230-240 VAC outlet protected by a
13 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
® This dehumidifier must be installed in accordance with national wiring codes.
® Do not alter or modify the plug or cord of this dehumidifier. If the power cord becomes worn or
damaged, the cord should only be replaced by a qualified service technician using genuine
replacement parts.
® Do not use an extension cord or power board.
e 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS AND FEATURES
KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS
1. Air Outlet Grill
2.Control Panel
3.Carry Handle
4 Water Tank
5.Water Level Window
6.Castors
7.Air Intake Grill
8.Drain hole
9.Power Cable
10.Product manual(Not Shown)
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3
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CASTOR INSTALLATION Castors
1. Remove castors from water tank.
2. Installing the castors.
Tilt the dehumidifier no more than 45* and forcibly insert
the castors. Make sure the ring around the castor is flush
against the bottom of the dehumidifier.
PARTS AND FEATURES
CONTROL PANEL
Digital Humidistat
Fan Speed Display
| Indicator — Mode |
Clean Filter Child-Lock
Indicator Indicator
Water Tank Full Power On
Indicator Indicator
У У У У У
O Water Tank Full @ Clean Filter @ High Г Г” O Continuous @ Lock @ Power
@ Medium = = @ Living Room @ Timer
@ Low — — @ Bedroom 4 Ti mer
Indicator
HUMPTY
FILTER FAN SPEED NS AN MODE TIMER POUR
4 4 A A Î Î Î
| | | | |
Filter Fan Mode Timer Power
Button Speed Button Button Button
Button
Increase/Decrease
Button
CONTROL PANEL
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) Humidity Selection - Press the Y or A buttons to choose the desired relative humidity in the
room. Each press of the button will change the desired room humidity by $%. The room humidity is
selectable from 35%-80% or continuous. The unit will cycle on and off to maintain the humidity level
chosen on the digital display. If you want the dehumidifier to operate continuously regardless of the
room humidity, press the MODE button until you see “CO” on the digital display. This will enable
continuous operation and the “Continuous” indicator will light up on the control panel.
4) Fan Speed Control - Press the FAN SPEED Button to cycle through the different fan speeds: High,
Medium, and Low. The fan speed can be visually distinguished by the fan speed indicators on the
control panel.
5) Timer Auto On- To program the unit to automatically turn on, press the TIMER button when the unit
is off. Press to increase or decrease the timer in 30 min increments (0.5 hours)up to 10 hours.
After 10 hours, each press of the button will increase the timerin 1 hour increments up to 24 hours.
Timer Auto Shut-Off- To program the unit to automatically turn off, press the TIMER button when the
unit is on. Each press of the button will change the timer setting in 30 min increments (0.5 hours)
up to 10 hours. After 10 hours, each press of the button will increase or decrease the timer in 1
hour increments up to 24 hours. Once the desired time is over, the unit will automatically power 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
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PARTS AND FEATURES
6) Water Tank Full - When the water tank is full of water, the unit will automatically shut off , make a
beeping 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 cleaned every 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.
NOTE: Hold water tank with both hands when emptying.
NOTE: 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.
NOTE: When removing moisture from the air, the dehumidifier will exhaust warm air from the
side exhaustvent.
NOTE: Do not place a full water tank on the floor, because the bottom is uneven.
7) Clean Filter - When the filter needs to be cleaned, the filter indicator will light up (after 250 hours
of use). Remove the filter from the back of the unit by using your thumbs to press down on the filter
tabs directly above the filter. Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly before
replacing the filter. Once the filter is completely dry, place the filter back in the unit and press the
FILTER button to reset the filter indicator.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE DEHUMIDIFIER WITHOUT THE FILTER
NOTE: Do not clean filter in dishwasher
PARTS AND FEATURES
8) Pre-set Modes - Preset humidity level settings allow the user to easily move the dehumidifier
room-to- room and select the corresponding mode for the location in which the dehumidifier is
operating for optimum performance. Press the MODE button to choose from Continuous, Livingroom
or Bedroom.
Humidity of pre-set modes
Continuous-15% (Dehumidifier runs continuously and displays "CO". Humidity is 15%)
Living Room-45% (Target humidity of 45%)
Bedroom-55% (Target humidity of 55%)
9) Child-Lock Mode- To lock the control panel, press and hold the TIMER button for 3 seconds.
Locking the control panel prevents someone from accidentally changing the settings. When locked,
the LOCK Indicator will light up. Press and hold the TIMER button for 3 seconds to unlock the control
panel.
CHOOSING A LOCATION
A Dehumidifier operating in a living room will have little or 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 dehumidifier is intended forindoor use only. Place the
dehumidifier on a smooth, level floor surface that is strong enough to
support the unit with a full water tank of water.
Allow at least 30-45cm of air flow on all sides.
Place the dehumidifier in an area where the temperature will not
fall below 5°C. The coils can become covered with frost at
temperatures below 5°C, which may reduce performance.
Use the dehumidifier in cooking, laundry, bathing and dishwashing
areas that have excessive moisture. NOTE: Place the dehumidifier
away from a clothes dryer.
Use the dehumidifier to prevent moisture damage anywhere books
or valuables are stored.
Use the dehumidifier in a basement to help prevent moisture.
The dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed area to be most
effective.
Close all doors, windows and other outside openings to the room.
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 dehumidification will resume.
CONTINUOUS MODE—GARDEN HOSE INSTALLATION AND SETUP
Water can be automatically emptied by attaching a hose to the continuous drainage port on the back
of the dehumidifier. This will allow the unit to run continuously (depending on the selected humidity
level) without having to empty the water tank. To drain, simply attach a standard garden hose (not
included).
Place dehumidifier on a level surface.
Unscrew the cap on the back of the unit to access the garden hose nozzle
Thread a garden hose (not supplied) onto the accessible nozzle, lead to a floor drain and cut to
length. Make sure that there are no kinks or knots in the garden hose. (See picture next page)
Turn on the unit and press the MODE button until set to CONTINUOUS.
CONTINUOUS MODE—GARDEN HOSE INSTALLATION AND SETUP
Garden Hose Installation Reference Guide
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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 bucket must be in place and securely seated for
the dehumidifier to operate.
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.
Clean or Replace Filter - Refer to Operating Instructions Clean Filter section.
Clean 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 notin use.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes
common occurrences that are not the result of a defect in workmanship or materials.
Problem
Possible Causes
Solutions
Dehumidifier does
not start
The dehumidifier is
unplugged.
The fuse is blown / circuit
breaker is tripped.
Dehumidifier has reached
its present level or the
water tank is full.
Water tank is notin the
proper position.
Power Failure.
Make sure the dehumidifier's plug is pushed
completely into the outlet.
Check the house fuse / circuit breaker box
and replace fuse or reset breaker.
The dehumidifier automatically turns off when
either condition occurs. Change to a lower
setting or empty the water bucket and replace
properly.
The water tank must be in place and securely
seated for the dehumidifier to operate.
There is a protective time delay (up to 3 min.)
to prevent tripping of the compressor
overload. For this reason, the unit may not
start normal dehumidification for 3 min. after
itis powered back on.
Dehumidifier does
not dry the air as it
should
Not enough time allowed for
unit to remove moisture.
Airflow is restricted.
Dirty filter.
The Humidity Control may
not be set low enough.
Doors and windows may not
be closed tightly.
Clothes dryer may be
blowing moist air into the
room.
Room temperature is too
low.
When first installed, allow at least 24 hours to
maintain the desired dryness.
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 w button to lower
the percent humidity desired in the room, or
set the dehumidifier to CO for maximum
dehumidification.
Check that all doors, windows, and other
openings are se-curely closed.
Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer.
The dryer should be vented outside.
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.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
* Doors and windows are
open.
Problem Possible Causes Solutions
Dehumidifier runs * The area to be dehumidified The capacity of your dehumidifier may not be
too much is too large. adequate for the room size.
Close all doors and windows to the outside.
coils
Frost appears on the | * The dehumidifier has
recently been turned on or
the room temperature is
below 5°C .
This is normal. Frost will usually disappear
within 60 minutes.
Controls cannotbe |+ The compressor will turn off
This is normal. Wait approximately 3 minutes
« Hose is attached but not
draining
set and the fan will and set the fan speed at the desired level.
automatically continue to
run for approximately 3
minutes at a fixed setting.
* Airis moving through the This is normal.
unit.
Water on the floor * Hose connection may be Check the hose connection. See the
loose. CONTINUOUS MODE-GARDEN HOSE
INSTALLATION AND SET UP Section
Disconnect the hose if using the water tank
or place the hose near a drain.
ERROR CODE
Error Code Description
EH Humidity Sensor Fault
E1 or E2 Temperature Sensor Fault
E3 Lack of gas to protect
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CONTACT DETAILS
Glen Dimplex Australia Pty Ltd
1340 Ferntree Gully Road
Scoresby VIC 3179
Australia
Ph: 1300 556 816
Web: www.dimplex.com.au
Glen Dimplex New Zealand Ltd
38 Harris Road
East Tamaki, Auckland
New Zealand
Ph: 09 274 8265
Web: www.dimplex.co.nz