Daewoo COL1587 User manual

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READING AND STORING THE USER MANUAL
Before using this product, please read through this manual
carefully paying particular attention to the safety instructions.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the
product.
Carefully save this instruction manual for future reference. Ensure the
user manual is included when passing the product on to any third
parties.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed.
Only use the product as described in this user manual. Any other use is
considered improper and may result in damage to property or persons.
The manufacturer or vendor cannot be held liable for damages or injury
incurred through improper or incorrect use.
•Read and familiarise yourself with all operating
instructions before using this Dehumidifier.
•Before using your unit into the mains, visually check that
the unit is intact and has not suffered any transit damage.
•Check that the voltage indicated on the data plate
corresponds with that of the local network before
connecting the appliance to the mains power supply.
•Always use this appliance on a solid, level, non-flammable
surface.
•The Dehumidifier shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
•DO NOT immerse the Dehumidifier or its power cord in
water or any other liquids.
•DO NOT leave the Dehumidifier unattended during use.
•DO NOT leave the Dehumidifier unattended whilst
connected to a mains power supply.
•Avoid touching any moving parts within the appliance.
•DO NOT insert fingers, pencils or any other objects
through the guard.

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•DO NOT push objects into any openings as damage to the
product and/or electric shock may occur.
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision.
•Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
•Close supervision is required when using this Dehumidifier
near children.
•DO NOT leave this Dehumidifier within reach of children.
•It is imperative to unplug from mains supply after the
Dehumidifier has been used, before it is cleaned and
whilst being repaired.
•Unplug after each use.
•DO NOT operate this appliance if the power cord or plug
are damaged. Ensure that the power cord is not stretched
or exposed to sharp objects or edges.
•DO NOT operate this appliance after a malfunction or
after being dropped or damaged in any way.
•DO NOT allow the mains cable to hang over sharp edges
or come in contact with hot surfaces.
•DO NOT run the mains cable under carpets, rugs, etc.
•Individuals who operate or work in the refrigerant circuit
must have the appropriate certification issued by an
accredited organization that ensure competence in
handling refrigerants according to a specific evaluation
recognized by associations in the industry.
•Repairs must be performed on the recommendation from
the manufacturing company. Maintenance and repairs
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be performed under the supervision of an individual
specified in the use of flammable refrigerants.
•This product is intended for household use only and
should not be used for industrial purposes.
•DO NOT connect the appliance to an electrical outlet
using an extension lead. If an outlet is not available, one
should be installed by a qualified electrician.
•DO NOT use the mains plug or external timer as a means
of switching the Dehumidifier on or off. Use the ON/OFF
button located on the control panel.
•Always place the unit on a dry and stable surface.
•The appliance should not be placed in a laundry or wet
room.
•DO NOT position the Dehumidifier close to sources of
heat and/or ignition such as radiators, heaters, other
electronic equipment, etc.
•No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should
be placed on the Dehumidifier.
•The appliance must be installed and used in a room with a
floor are larger than 4m².
•This appliance contains R290 refrigerant gas. For quantity
see rating label on rear of the unit.
•R290 refrigerant gas complies with the EU environmental
directives.
•Refrigerant gas may be odourless, if the appliance is used
or stored in an unventilated room, the room must be as
such to prevent stagnation of possible leaks of refrigerant
gas as there could be a danger of fire or explosion hazard
should the refrigerant come into contact with electric
heaters, stoves or other sources of ignition.
•The refrigerant system should not be perforated.
•The appliance must be stored in such a way as to prevent
mechanical failure.
•DO NOT use any accessories or attachments with this
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supplier.
•DO NOT use this product for anything other than its
intended use.
•The Dehumidifier must always be stored and transported
upright, otherwise irreparable damage be caused to the
compressor; if in doubt, wait at least 24 hours before
restarting the unit.
•Avoid restarting the Dehumidifier unless 3 minutes have
passed since being turned off. This prevents damage to
the compressor.

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Explanation of Symbols
The following warning symbols or words are used in this instruction manual:
Products labelled with UK Conformity Assessment identifies
products conforming to UK statutory requirements.
Products labelled with this symbol conform to applicable
provisions of the European Economic Area.
This symbol provides useful additional information on the
use of this product.
This symbol identifies that the supply uses an alternating
current mains supply.
You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and in doing
so help the environment. This symbol means waste electrical
products at the end of their useful life should not be disposed of
with normal household waste and not sent to landfill. Please
ensure it is taken to a suitable facility for disposal. Check with
your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice or visit
www.recycle-more.co.uk enter your postcode to find out your
nearest recycling site.
This symbol indicates the presence of flammable
materials, in this instance R290 Refrigerant Gas.
Before the First Use of Your Dehumidifier
Remove all packing materials and discard responsibly.
Ensure all parts are present (if applicable) see Description of Parts below.

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Description of Parts
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8
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1
2
3
4
6
9
1.Air Outlet (top)
2.Humidity Indicator
3.Control Panel
4.Castors
5.Air Intake
6.Drain Outlet
7.Water Tank
8.Air Filter
9.Drain Hose

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Description of Parts –Control Panel
Item
Item Description
Symbol
Description/comments
10
On/Off Button
Press to switch the unit on
and off.
11
Mode Button
Press to select Sunny, Rainy
or continuous Drying mode.
12
Fan Speed/ Child Lock
Button
Press to select high or low
fan speed, press and hold
for child lock.
13
Humidity Button
Press to adjust humidity set
point from 20-95%.
14
Sleep Button
Press to switch Sleep mode
on and off.
15
Timer Button
Press to set the time for the
unit to start or stop.
16
Child Lock Indicator
Lights when the child lock is
activated.
17
Fan Speed Indicators
18
Water Tank Full Indicator
Lights when the Water Tank
is full.
19
Mode Indicators
20
Digital Display
10
11
12
14
15
16
13
17
18
20
19
Low
High
Sunny
Drying
Raining

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Humidity Indicator (2)
Indicator Colour
Colour Description
Continuous Blue: Humidity level below 60% relative
humidity.
Flashing Blue: Defrosting in progress
Continuous Green: Humidity level is above 60% but
below 80% relative humidity.
Continuous Red: Humidity level above 80% relative
humidity.
Flashing Red: The Water Tank is almost full.
Installation
•Place the unit on a firm, level surface in an area with at least 20cm of free space
on all sides to allow for proper air circulation.
•Never install the unit where it could be subject to:
1.Heat sources such as radiators, stoves or other products that produce heat.
2.In an area where oil or water may be splashed.
3.Direct sunlight.
4.Mechanical vibration or shock.
5.Excessive dust.
6.Lack of ventilation, such as cabinet or bookcase.
7.An uneven surface.

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Using Your Dehumidifier
•Insert the mains plug into the nearest available socket. The unit will give one long
beep to confirm it is plugged in.
Power
•Touch the Power Button (10) to power the unit up.
•The Dehumidifier will power up in Sunny Mode, High Fan speed and a default
target humidity setting of 60%. The Digital Display (20) will show the actual
Humidity level.
The Sunny Mode Indicator (19) and the High Fan Speed Indicator (17) will also
illuminate.
•Touch the Power Button (10) again to power the unit down.
Selecting Modes
There are 3 modes, touch the Mode Button (11) to select from:
Sunny Mode
•In Sunny Mode, the dehumidifier will default to a humidity level setting of 60%.
The actual humidity level will be shown on the Digital Display (20).
•The set humidity level can be changed by pressing the Humidity button (13), the
level can be set from 20 to 95%. The set humidity will be shown on the Digital
Display (20) for a short time before returning to show the actual humidity level.
Raining Mode
•In Rain Mode the dehumidifier automatically maintains the humidity level at
40%. The actual humidity level will be shown on the Digital Display (20).
•The set humidity level can be changed by pressing the Humidity button (13), the
level can be set from 20 to 95%. The set humidity will be shown on the Digital
Display (20) for a short time before returning to show the actual humidity level.
Continuous/Drying Mode
•In this mode, the Dehumidifier will run continuously at high fan speed with a set
humidity level of 20%, this setting is suitable for drying clothes or conditions
where continuous drying is required.
•Note: The humidity and fan speed settings cannot be adjusted in this mode.

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Fan Speed/Child Lock
•Touch the Fan Speed/Child Lock button (12) to change the fan speed from low
to high or high to low. The appropriate Fan Speed Indicators (17) will illuminate
to show the fan speed selected.
•To operate the Child Lock, touch and hold the Fan Speed/Child Lock button (12)
for 5 seconds.
•The unit will emit a short beep and Child Lock Indicator (16) will illuminate; the
control buttons will go out indicating that the unit cannot be operated.
•To disable the Child Lock, press and hold the Fan Speed/Child Lock button (12)
for 5 seconds, the unit will emit a short beep and the control buttons will
illuminate indicating that normal operation has been restored.
Setting the Humidity Level
•The set humidity level can be changed by touching the Humidity button (13),
the level can be set from 20 to 95%.
•The set humidity will be shown on the Digital Display (20) for a short time
before returning to show the actual humidity level.
•The unit will turn on and off to maintain the set humidity level, this is quite
normal.
Sleep
•Touch the Sleep button (14) until the button illuminates.
•The Sleep button (14), Humidity button (13) and Low Fan Speed LED indicator
(17) on the Control Panel (3) will dim.
•The fan speed will also automatically switch to low speed. Note that the fan
speed cannot be adjusted in Sleep Mode.
•To ‘wake’ the unit up touch any button on the Control Panel (3), touch the
Sleep button (14) again to exit the sleep mode.
Using the Timer
•With every touch of the Timer button (15) The timer can be set in 1 hour
increments, the time can be set from 1 hour up to 24 hours.
•The Timer button (15) will illuminate when touched.
•The time will be shown on the LED Display (20). The set time will show as “07”
for 7 hours, etc.
•If the Timer is set with the unit on, the Timer will turn the Dehumidifier off at the
end of the set time.
•If the Timer is set with the unit off, the Timer will turn the Dehumidifier on at the
end of the set time.
•To cancel the timer, press the Timer Button (15) until the LED Display (15)
returns to “00”.

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Water Tank Full Alarm
When the Water Tank (7) is full, the unit will buzz and the Tank Full Indicator (18)
will illuminate.
Empty the Water Tank as follows:
a. Grasp the indent at base of the Water
Tank (7) and pull the tank free from
the dehumidifier.
b.Remove the lid from the Water Tank (7) and
empty.
c. Replace the lid back on the Water Tank (7) and
slide the tank back into the dehumidifier.
DO NOT use the Dehumidifier without the Water
Tank (7) fitted.
Continuous drainage
If preferred, continuous drainage can be used with the appliance rather than
emptying the Water Tank (7).
For this option:
•Remove the Water Tank (7) as described above.
•Fit Drain Hose (9) to the Drain Outlet (6) on the
rear of the Dehumidifier, arrowed right.
•Replace the Water Tank (7) ensuring that
the hose fits through the groove in the tank
body.
•Run the hose into a suitable drainage point
ensuring that the hose is not kinked or
bent causing a blockage.
•The hose should always be lower than the
Drain Outlet (6) to allow the dehumidifier
to drain correctly.
a.
b.

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Storage
Whilst not in use for long periods, please ensure that you:
1. Empty the water tank and wipe away any excess moisture from the tank and body.
2. Clean the filter.
3. Place the appliance in a cool and dry environment.
Care and Use of your Dehumidifier
•Always disconnect the Dehumidifier from the mains supply before cleaning.
•Do not remove the water tank magnets and plastic rivets from the water tank
otherwise the unit will not automatically stop when the water tank is full causing
water to overflow from the tank.
•Clean the water tank with warm soapy water, do not use harsh abrasive
chemicals.
•Clean the body of the unit with a soft damp cloth.
•To clean the Filter (8), first remove it from the dehumidifier by pulling it at the
top and lifting it away. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any built up dust or lint.
•If the Filter (8) is badly soiled it can be washed in warm soapy water and a mild
detergent.
•Dry thoroughly before refitting the Filter (8) to the unit.
•Do not use the Dehumidifier with the Filter (8) not fitted.
Technical Specification
Non-Rewireable Mains Plug
If your appliance is supplied with a non-rewireable plug fitted to the mains lead
and should the fuse needed replacing, you must use an ASTA approved one
(conforming to BS 1362 of the same rating). Never use a plug with the fuse cover
missing. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Model Number
COL1587
Rated Capacity
16L/D (30°C, 80%RH)
Power Supply
220-240V~ 50Hz
Power Consumption (max)
270W 1.4A (30°C, 80%RH)
Water Tank Capacity
2L
Noise
≤38dB (A)
Refrigerant Charge
R290/65g
Max Suction/Exhaust side working pressure
0.7MPa/3.2MPa
Max pressure on the high/low pressure side
3.2MPa
Heat Exchanger max allowable pressure
3.2MPa
Net Weight
12kg
Minimum room size
4m2(Floor area)
Dimensions –With Castors (Approx.)
280mm (w) x 200mm (d) x 500mm (h)
Dimensions –Without Castors (Approx.)
280mm (w) x 200mm (d) x 470mm (h)

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If you need to remove the plug -DISCONNECT FROM THE MAINS- and then cut it
off the mains lead and immediately dispose of it safely. Never attempt to reuse
the plug or insert it into a socket outlet as there is a danger of electric shock.
Recycling Information
Disposal of the Packaging
Dispose of paper and cardboard in appropriate paper re-
cycling facilities.
Dispose of plastics in the appropriate plastics collection
service.
Dispose of non-recyclable plastics in the appropriate
plastics collection service.
Disposal of the Product
You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and in doing so
help the environment. This symbol means waste electrical products
at the end of their useful life should not be disposed of with normal
household waste and not sent to landfill. Please ensure it is taken to
a suitable facility for disposal. Check with your Local Authority or
retailer for recycling advice or visit www.recycle-more.co.uk enter
your postcode to find out your nearest recycling site.

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Trouble Shooting Guide
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Not
working
No power
Ensure that the mains plug is
inserted into a socket and that it
is switched on.
Water Full Indicator is
illuminated
Empty the water tank
Room temperature ˂ 5°C, or ˃
35 °C
Unit will not operate below 5°C
or above 35°C.
Unit not
performing
well
Is the air filter clogged?
Clean the air filter.
Is the intake duct or discharge
duct obstructed?
Remove the obstruction from
the discharge duct or intake
duct.
No air
intake
Is the filter clogged?
Clean the air filter.
Noisy when
running
Ensure the unit is on a level
surface.
Place the unit on a solid, level
surface.
Is the filter clogged?
Wash the air filter.
E2
Humidity sensor problem
Change the sensor/contact
customer services.
LO
Environmental humidity is
below 20%
The dehumidifier shuts down for
self- protection
HI
Environmental humidity is
above 90%
CL
Low temperature protection,
the environmental
temperature<5℃
CH
High temperature protection,
the environmental
temperature>38℃

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WARRANTY
Thank you for purchasing your Daewoo product.
As part of our commitment to quality, we are offering you an extra 2 years warranty in
addition to your 1 year guarantee
Your Daewoo product is guaranteed for 1 year from the date of original purchase, with proof
of purchase or receipt. If any defect should occur due to faulty workmanship or material, your
faulty product should be returned to the place of purchase, replacement or refund is at the
discretion of the retailer.
The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:
•
The product must becorrectly installed and operated in accordance with the
requirements contained in the instruction manual.
•
The product must beused solely for domestic purposes.
•
It does not cover general wear and tear, damage, misuse or any consumable parts.
•
The guarantee will berendered invalid if the product is re-sold or has been damaged through
inexpert repair.
•
The guarantee is only valid within the UK and Eire.
Your standard 1 year guarantee will only be extended to the maximum available for your
individual product upon registration. (Note: products must be registered individually and
covers the main body and housing). If you do not register your product within 28 days of the
original purchase date, your product will only be guaranteed for 1 year.
To validate your extended 2 year warranty*please register your purchase online within 28
days of the original purchase date by registering at:
https://help.daewooelectricals.com
or
Contact Us (daewooelectricals.com)
*Your extended warranty is only valid with proof of purchase receipt and subject to the
conditions outlined above.
Daewoo is a registered trademark.
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Eurosonic Group Limited
Brightgate House
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Manchester M32 0TB UK
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