Arctic King WDK Series User manual

Dehumidier
WDK20AE1N
WDK35AE1N
www.midea.com
USER MANUAL
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WDK
Warning notices: Before using
this product, please read this
manual carefully and keep it
for future reference.
The design and specifications
are subject to change without
prior notice for product
improvement. Consult with
your dealer or the manufacturer
for details.
Rated voltage: 115V
Frequency: 60Hz

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Read This Manual
Inside you’ll find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your air conditioner
properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time
and money over the life of your air conditioner. You’ll find many answers to common
problems in the troubleshooting tips - you should be able to fix most of them quickly
before calling service. These instructions may not cover every possible condition of
use, so common sense and attention to safety is required when installing, operating
and maintaining this product.
Safety Precautions ....................................................................................... 3
Unit Specifications and Features .............................................................. 6
Operating Instructions ................................................................................ 7
Installation Instructions .............................................................................. 12
Care and Cleaning ....................................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting Tips .................................................................................. 14
Warranty ........................................................................................................ 15
Return Policy .................................................................................................... 16
CAUTION
Owner’s Manual
• Contact the authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
• The unit is not designed to be used by young children or people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.
• If the power cord needs to be replaced, please contact our consumer service and
look for an authorized technician.
• Electrical installation, if needed, must be performed in accordance to national
regulation standards by qualified personnel only.

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Safety Precautions
Safety
Precautions
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the instructions
shown here must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may
cause harm or damage. The level of risk is shown by the following indications.
• Plug in power cord plug properly.
Otherwise, it may cause electric shock or fire due to excess heat generation.
• Do not modify power cord length or share the outlet with other appliances as it
may cause electric shock or fire due to overheating.
• Always ensure effective grounding.
Incorrect grounding may cause electric shock.
• Unplug the unit if you notice unusual sounds or smells, or smoke comes fromit.
A damaged product may cause fire and electric shock.
• Keep firearms away fromthe unit.
• Ventilate roombefore operating the air conditioner if there is a gas leakage from
another appliance.
• Do not operate or stop the unit by inserting or pulling out the power cord plug.
• Do not operate with wet hands or in very humid enviroments.
It may cause electric shock.
• Do not allow water to come into contact with any electric parts.
It may cause failure or electric shock.
• Do not use the socket if it is loose or damaged.
It may cause fire and electric shock.
• Do not place the power cord close to heating appliances.
It may cause fire and electric shock
• Do not disassemble or modify unit.
It may cause failure and electric shock.
• Do not damage or use an alternate power cord.
It may cause fire and electric shock.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorized service center or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not use the power cord near flammable gas or combustibles, such as gasoline,
benzene, thinner, etc.
It may cause an explosion or fire.
• Before cleaning, turn off the power and unplug the unit.
• Do not take the water bucket out during operation, the bucket full protection may
be activated and risk electric shock.
WARNING
This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property.
WARNING

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CAUTION
Safety
Precautions
• Do not use the unit in small spaces.
Lack of ventilation can cause overheating and fire.
• Do not use in places where water may splash onto the unit.
Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation. It may cause an electric
shock or fire.
• Place the unit on a level, sturdy section of the floor.
If the unit falls over, it may cause water to spill and damage belongings, or cause
electrical shock or fire.
• Never insert your finger or other foreign objects into grills or openings. Take
special care to warn children of these dangers.
It may cause failure or electric shock.
• Do not climb up on or sit on the unit.
You may be injured if you fall or if the unit falls over.
• Always insert the filters securely. Clean filter once every two weeks.
Operation without filters may cause failure.
• If water enters the unit, turn off the unit and switch off the circuit breaker. Isolate
supply by taking the power-plug out and contact a qualified service technician.
• Do not place flower vases or other water container on top of the unit.
Water may spill inside the unit, causing insulation failure and electrical shock or fire.
• Do not use detergents that contain wax or thinners as it may damage the product.
Clean with a soft clothe only.
• If the unit is knocked over during use, turn off the unit and unplug it fromthe
main power supply immediately. Visually inspect the unit to ensure there is no
damage. If you suspect the unit has been damaged, contact a customer service or
a qualified technician.
• In a thunderstorm, the power must be cut off to avoid damage to the unit due to
lightning.
• Turn off the main power switch if the unit is not to be used for an extended time.
• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or
similar coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord
away fromtraffic area and where it will not be tripped over.

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Safety
Precautions
WARNING - Electrical Information
• The manufactures nameplate is located on the rear panel of the unit and
contains electrical and other technical data specific to this unit.
• Be sure the unit is properly grounded. To minimize shock and fire hazards,
proper grounding is important. The power cord is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug for protection against shock hazards.
• Your unit must be used in a properly grounded wall receptacle. If the wall
receptacle you intend to use is not adequately grounded or protected by a
time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician install the proper
receptacle.
• Ensure the receptacle is accessible after the unit installation.
• Do not use extension cords or an adapter plugs with this unit. However, if it is
necessary to use an extension cord, use an approved “dehumidifier” extension
cord only (available at most local hardware stores).
• To avoid the possibility of personal injury, always disconnect the the unit from
power supply, before installing and/or servicing.
WARNING - For your safety
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
• Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor
plug. Do not remove any prong fromthe power cord.

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Unit Specifications and Features
Unit
Specifications
and Features
Product overview
Accessories
NOTE
All the pictures in this manual are for
illustrative purposes only. The actual
shape of the air conditioner you
purchased may be slightly different, but
its operations and fuctions are similar.
Front
1. Control panel
2. Air intake grille
3. Air outlet grille
4. Air filter (behind the grille)
5. Water bucket
6. Handle (both sides)
Rear
1. Drain hose outlet
2. Caster
3. Power Cord and plug
4. Band (Used only when storing the unit.)
Drain hose (1 pc) Adaptor A (1 pc) Screw (2 pc)
Fig. 2
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3
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4
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Operating Instructions
Operating
Instructions
Key Pad Features
Control Pads
1. FILTER Pad
The check filter feature is a reminder
to clean the Air Filter for more efficient
operation. The Filter light (Clean filter light)
will flash after 250 hours of operation.
To reset after cleaning the filter, press the
Filter pad and the light will go off.
2. Mode
Press to select the desired operation
mode from Dehumidifying,Continuous
dehumidifying and Comfort dehumidifying.
At Comfort dehumidifying mode, the unit
will automatically control room humidity
inacomfortable range 45%~55%
according to the room temperature.
The humidity setting function will be
invalid.
NOTE
The control panel of the unit you purchased may be slightly different according
to the models.
When you push the button to change
operation modes, the unit will make
a beep sound to indicate that it is
changing modes.
CAUTION
Clean your unit occasionally to keep it looking new. Be sure to unplug the unit before
cleaning to prevent chock or fire hazards.
Comfort
dehumidifying
light
Timer on/off
indicator light
High fan
indicator light
Bucket
full light
Continuous operation
on indicator light
Clean filter
indicator light
Auto defrost operation
on indicator light
1
2
3
45 5
6
7
mode
comfort full

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Operating
Instructions
4. TIMER Pad
Press to initiate the Auto start and Auto
stop feature, in conjuction with the and
key pads.
5. Up/Down Pads ( / )
• Humidity Set Control Pads
The humidity level can be set within a
range of 35% RH(Relative Humidity)
to 85% RH (Relative Humidity) in 5%
increments.
For drier air, press the pad and set
to a lower value (%).
For damper air, press the pad and
set a higher value (%).
• TIMER Set Control Pads
Use the and pads to set Auto
start and Auto stop time 0.0 to 24.
6. POWER Pad
Press to turn the dehumidifier on and off.
7. Display
Shows the set % humidity level from 35%
to 85% or autostart/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).
Error Codes and Protection Code:
AS - Humidity sensor error - Unplug
the unit and plug it back in. If error
persists, contact Customer Service.
ES - Temperature sensorerror - Unplug
the unit and plug it back in. If error
persists, contact Customer Service.
Other Features
Bucket Full Light
Glows when the bucket is ready to be
emptied, orwhen the bucket is removed
or not replaced in theproper position.
Auto Shut Off
The dehumidifier shuts off after 30
seconds when thebucket is full, or when
the bucket is removed or not replaced
in the proper position.When the setting
humidity is reached, the unit will be shut
off automatically. For some models,the
fan motor will continue operating.
Auto Defrost
When frost builds up on the evaporator
coils, the compressor will cycle off and
Auto Defrost function will run untilthe
frost disappears.
Wait 3 minutes before resuming operation
After the unit has stopped, it can not be
restarted in the first 3 minutes to protect
compressor operation. The unit will
restart automatically after 3 minutes.
Auto-Restart
If theunit stops unexpectedly due to
a power cut, it will restart with the
previous function setting automatically
when the power resumes.
P2 - Bucket is full or bucket is not in right
position - Empty the bucket and
replace it in the right position
3. FAN Pad
Control the fan speed. Press to select
either High or Normal fan speed. Set the
fan control to High for maximum moisture
removal. When thehumidity has been
reduced and quiet operation ispreferred,
set the fan control to Normal.

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Operating
Instructions
Setting the Timer
• When the unit is on, first press
the Timer button, the Timer OFF
indicator light illuminates. It indicates
the Auto stop program is initiated.
Press it again the Timer ON indicator
light illuminates.It indicates the Auto
start is initiated.
• When the unit is off, first press the
Timer button, the Timer ON indicator
light illuminates. It indicates the Auto
start program is initiated. Press it
again the Timer OFF indicator light
illuminates. It indicates the Auto stop
is initiated.
• Press or hold the and pads to
change the Auto time by 0.5 hour
increments, up to 10 hours, then at
1 hour increments up to 24 hours.
The control will count down the time
remaining until start.
• The selected time will register
in 5 seconds and the system will
automatically revert back to display
the previous humidity setting.
• When the Auto start & Auto stop
times are set, within the same
program sequence, indicator lights
illuminate identifying both ON and
OFF times are now programmed.
• Turning the unit ON or OFF at any
time or adjusting the timer setting to
0.0 will cancel the Auto Start/Stop
function.
• When LED display window displays
the code of P2, the Auto Start/Stop
function will also be cancelled.
Other Features (cont.) When Using the Unit
• When first using the dehumidifier,
operate the unit continuously 24
hours.
• This unit is designed to operate with
a working environment between
5°C/41°F and 32°C/90°F.
• If the unit has been switched off
and needs to be switched on again
quickly, allow approximately three
minutes for the correct operation to
resume.
• Do not connect the dehumidifier to
a multiple socket outlet, which is
also being used for other electrical
appliances.
• Select a suitable location, making
sure you have easy access to an
electrical outlet.
• Plug the unit into a electrical socket-
outlet with earth connection.
• Make sure the water bucket is
positioned correctly so that the unit
can operate properly.
NOTE
When the water in the bucket reaches
to a certain level, please be careful to
move the unit to avoid it spill.

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Removing Collected Water
There are two ways to remove collected water:
1. Use the bucket
• When the unit is off, if the bucket is full, the unit will
beep 8 times and the Full indicator light will flash,
the digital display shows P2.
• When the unit is on, if the bucket is full, the
compressor turns off and the fan turns off after 30
seconds for drying the water of the condenser, then
the unit will beep 8 times and the Full indicator light
will flash, the digital display shows P2.
• Slowly pull out the bucket. Grip the left and right
handles securely, and carefully pull out straight so
water does not spill. Do not put the bucket on the
as because the bottom of the bucket is uneven.
Otherwise the bucket will fall and cause the water
to spill.
• Throw away the water and reposition the bucket.
The bucket must be in right place and securely
seated for the dehumidifier to operate.
• The machine will re-start when the bucket is
restored in its correct position The unit will restart
operation when the bucket back in place.
NOTES
• When you remove the bucket, do not touch any
parts inside the unit. Doing so may damage the
product.
• Be sure to push the bucket gently all the way into
the unit. Banging the bucket against anything or
failing to push it in securely may cause the unit
not to operate.
• When you remove the bucket,if there is some
water in the unit you must dry it.
Operating
Instructions
Fig. 3
1. Pull out the bucket.
2. Hold both sides of the
bucket evenly, and pull
it out from the unit.
Fig. 4
3. Pour the water out.