Dimplex GDDEM10 User manual

GDDEM10
DEHUMIDIFIER

SOCIABLE REMARK
When using this dehumidifier in the European countries, the following information
must be followed:
DISPOSAL: Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection
of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.
It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance in domestic household waste.
For disposal, there are several options:
A) The municipality has established collection systems, where electronic waste can
be disposed.
B) When buying a new product, the retailer will take back the old product.
C) The manufacture will take back the old appliance for disposal.
D) As old products contain valuable resources, they can be sold to scrap metal
dealers.
Disposal of waste in forests and landscapes endangers your health when
hazardous substances leak into the ground-water and find their way into the food
chain.

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CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning.....................................................................................................................................................2
Caution ...............................................................................................................................................2
Electrical information..........................................................................................................................3
CONTROL PADS ON THE DEHUMIDIFIER
Indicator lights ...................................................................................................................................4
Control pads...................................................................................................................................... 4
Other features ....................................................................................................................................5
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
Identification of parts..........................................................................................................................5
Positioning the unit............................................................................................................................. 6
OPERATIING THE UNIT
When using the unit...........................................................................................................................6
Removing the collected water.............................................................................................................7
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care and cleaning of the dehumidifier.................................................................................................8
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Troubleshooting tips ...........................................................................................................................9
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Inside you will 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
problemsinthechart of troubleshooting tips.Ifyoureviewourchartof
Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service.
CAUTION
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 done by children
without supervision.
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. (be applicable for other countries except the
European Countries)
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, the service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.
The appliance with an electric heatershallbe at least 1 meter away from combustible
materials.
Contact the authorised service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
!

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be
followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage.
The seriousness is classified by the following indications.
Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.
WARNING
CAUTION
This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
Thissymbolindicatesthepossibilityofinjuryordamagetoproperty.
Never do this.
Always do this.
Otherwise, it may cause electric
shock or fire due to excess heat
generation.
WARNING
Do not operate or stop the
unit by switching on or off
the power.
It may cause electric shock or fire
due to heat generation.
Do not damage or use an
unspecified power cord.
It may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not place the unit near
Do not insert or pull out
the plug with wet
hands.
a heat source.
It may cause electric shock or
fire due to heat generation.
It may cause electric shock.
Plastic parts may melt and cause
a fire.
You should never try to take
apart or repair the unit by
yourself.
It may cause fire and electric It may cause failure of machine
shock. or electric shock.
Do not drink or use the
water drained from the unit.
Before cleaning, turn off
the power and unplug the
unit.
It may cause electrical shock or
injury.
Do not take the water tank
out during operation.
!
It may cause an explosion or fire.
It contains contaminants and
could make you sick.
It may cause electric shock.
Do not exceed the rating
of the power outlet or
connection device.
Do not modify power cord
length or share the outlet
with other appliances
! Disconnect the power if
strange sounds, smell, or
smoke comes from it.
Do not use the machine near
flammable gas or combustibles, such
as gasoline, benzene, thinner, etc.
CAUTION
Lackofventilationcancause
overheating and fire.
Water may enter the unit and
degrade the insulation. It may
causeanelectricshockorfire.
Iftheunitfalls over,itmay
cause water to spill and
damage belongings, or
cause electrical shock or
fire.
Donotusetheunitinsmall
spaces.
Do not put in places where
water may splash onto the
unit.
! Place the unit on a
level, sturdy section
of the floor.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Electrical Information
Themanufacturesnameplateislocatedontherearpaneloftheunitandcontainselectricalandother
technicaldataspecifictothisunit.
Be sure the unit is properly grounded. To minimize shock and fire hazards, proper grounding is important.
Thepowercordisequippedwithathree-pronggroundingplugforprotectionagainstshock
hazards.
Yourunitmustbeusedinaproperlygroundedwallreceptacle.Ifthewallreceptacleyouintendtouseis
notadequatelygroundedorprotectedbyatimedelayfuseorcircuitbreaker,haveaqualifiedelectrician
installtheproperreceptacle.
Ensure the receptacle is accessible after the unit is installed.
Donotuse extension cordsoran adapter plugswiththisunit.However, ifitisnecessaryto usean
extensioncord,useanapproved Dehumidifier extensioncordonly(availableatmostlocalhardware
stores).
Toavoidthepossibilityofpersonalinjury,alwaysdisconnectthepowersupplytotheunit,beforeinstalling
and/or servicing.
CAUTION
Alackof airflowcanlead
tooverheatingandfire.
Infants, children, elderly people,
and people not sensitive to
humidity.
Thiswillcausethe unit
to deteriorate due to
chemicals and solvents
dissolvedintheair.
There is danger of fire or
electric shock.
Youmaybeinjuredifyou
falloriftheunitfallsover.
It may cause electric shock
or failure of appliance.
Operation without filters
may cause failure.
It may cause failure of
appliance or accident.
unit, causing insulation
Watermayspillinsidethe
failure and electrical
shockorfire.
Do not cover the intake or
exhaust openings with
cloths or towels.
!Care should be taken when
usingthe unitin aroom with
the following persons:
Do not use in areas
where chemicals are
handled.
Never insert your finger or
otherforeignobjectsintogrills
or openings. Take specialcare
to warn children of these
dangers.
Donotplaceheavyobjectson
the powercord
compressed.
Do not climb up on
or sit on the unit.
If water enters the unit, turn
the unit off and disconnect the
power , contact a qualified
service technician.
Always insert the filters
securely. Clean filter
once every two weeks.
Do not place flower
vases or other
water containerson
top of the unit.

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CONTROL PADS ON THE DEHUMIDIFIER
The control panel of the dehumidifier you purchased may look like the one below:
Control panel(1)
Indicator lights Control pads
1
Bucket full indicator light
2
Auto defrost indicator light
3
Mode Pad
Press to select the operation mode: continuous
dehumidification 40% humidity level
50%humiditylevel 60% humidity level
continuous dehumidification
POWER Pad
Press to turn the dehumidifier on and off.
4
When auto defrost is operation on, the
indicator light illuminates.
Theindicatorlightflashesat0.5Hz
under refrigerant leakage detection.
Theindicatorlightflashesat5Hz
under room temperature sensor error.
Theindicatorlightflashesat5Hz
under evaporator temperature sensor
error.
NOTE:Iftheautodefrostsindicatorlight
flashes, unplug the unit and plug it back in.
If error repeats, call for service.
Continuous operation on indicator light
40% humidity level mode operation on indicator light
5
50% humidity level mode operation on indicator light
6
60% humidity level mode operation on indicator light
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7
8

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Other features
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
Bucket Full Light
Glowswhenthebucketisreadytobe
emptied,orwhenthebucketisremoved
ornotreplacedintheproperposition.
Auto Shut Off
Thewaterlevelcontrolswitchshutsoffthe
dehumidifierwhenthebucket isfull,orwhen
thebucketisremovedornotreplacedinthe
proper position. When the set humidity
is reached, the unit will shut off automatically.
Wait 3 minutes before resuming operation
After the unit has stopped, it cannot be
restarted in the first 3 minutes. This is to protect
the unit. Operation will automatically start after
3 minutes.
Auto Defrost
Whenfrostbuildsupontheevaporatorcoils,the
compressorwillcycleoffandthefanwillcontinueto
rununtilthefrost disappears.
Auto-Restart
Iftheunitbreaksoffunexpectedlyduetoapowercut,itwillrestart
with the previous function setting automatically when the power
resumes.
Identification of parts
1Control panel
2Air intake grille
3Water bucket
4Air filter (behind the air intake grille)
5Handle
6Air Outlet grille
7Power cord band (Used only when storing the unit.)
8Drain hose outlet (see page 7)
9Power Cord
10 Power Plug
NOTE: All the pictures in the manual are for
explanation purposes only. Your unit may be
slightly different. The actual shape shall prevail.
The operations and functions are the same.

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OPERATING THE UNIT
Positioning the unit
Adehumidifieroperatinginabasementwillhavelittle orno
effectindryinganadjacentenclosedstoragearea,suchasa
closet,unlessthereisadequatecirculationofairinandoutof
40cm or
more
thearea.
Airoutletgrille
Do not use outdoors.
Thisdehumidifierisintendedforindoorresidential
applicationsonly.Thisdehumidifiershouldnotbeused
for commercial or industrial applications.
Place thedehumidifier onasmooth,levelfloorstrong
enough to support the unit with a full bucket ofwater.
Allowatleast20cmofairspaceonallsidesoftheunit
Air intake
grille
20cmormore
20cm or more
for good air circulation.
Placetheunitinanareawherethetemperaturewillnot
fallbelow5
O
C(41
O
F).Thecoilscanbecomecoveredwith
frostattemperaturesbelow5
O
C(41
O
F),whichmayreduce
performance.
Placetheunitawayfromtheclothesdryer,heaterorradiator.
Usetheunittopreventmoisturedamageanywherebooks
orvaluablesarestored.
Usethedehumidifierinabasementtohelpprevent
moisture damage.
Thedehumidifiermustbeoperatedinanenclosed
areatobemosteffective.
Closealldoors,windowsandotheroutsideopenings
totheroom.
20cmormore
20cmormore
Fig.4
When using the unit
When first using the dehumidifier, operate the unit continuously for 24 hours.
Thisunitisdesignedtooperatewithaworkingenvironmentbetween 5
O
C(41
O
F)and35
O
C(95
O
F).
Iftheunithasbeenswitchedoffandneedstobeswitchedonagainquickly,allowapproximately
threeminutesforthecorrectoperationtoresume.
Donotconnectthedehumidifiertoamultiplesocketoutlet,whichisalsobeingusedforotherelectricalappliances.
Selectasuitablelocation,makingsureyouhaveeasyaccesstoanelectricaloutlet.
Plugtheunitintoa115V~ 60Hz/220~240V50Hz(Refertothenameplatelocatedontheside/rearoftheunit) electrical
socket-outlet with earth connection.
Make sure the water bucket is correctly fitted otherwise the unit will not operate properly.
Casters (Install at four points on the
bottom of unit)
Casters can only move laterally.
Do not force casters to move over carpet,
nor move the unit with water in the bucket.
(The unit may tip over and spill water.)
NOTE: Casters are optional, some models
without.

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OPERATING THE UNIT
Removing the collected water
There are two ways to remove collected water.
1. Use the bucket
When the bucket is full, the unit will automatically
stop running, and the Full indicator light will flash.
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 floor
because the bottom of the bucket is uneven.
Otherwise the bucket will fall and cause the water
to spill.
Throw away the water from the water outlet (See Fig.7)
and replace the bucket. The bucket must be in place
and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate.
The machine will re-start when the bucket is restored
in its correct position.
NOTES:
When you remove the bucket, do not touch any parts
inside of 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.
2. Continuous draining
Water can be automatically emptied into a floor
drain by attaching the unit with a water hose
( 16.5*13.5mm) (not included).
Removetherubberplugfromthebackoftheunitandstore
itinasafelocation.
Insertthewaterhoseintotheunitfromthedrainoutletin the
backoftheunitasshowninFig.8.Attachthewaterhoseto
thedrainhoseoutletoftheunit. Makesuretheconnection
ofthewaterhoseandthedrainhoseoutletoftheunitistight
anddonotletthewaterleak.
Then lead the water hose to the floor drain or a suitable
drainagefacility. Thedrainagefacilityshouldbelowerthan
the drainoutletoftheunit.
Besuretorunthewaterhoseslopingdownwardandletthe
watertoflowoutsmoothly. Donotinstallthewaterhoseas
shownFig.9aandFig.9b.
NOTE: When the continuous drain feature is not
being used, remove the drain hose from the outlet
and attach the rubber plug back into the drain outlet.
1. Pull out the bucket a little.
Fig.5
2. Hold both sides of the bucket
with even strength, and pull it
out from the unit.
Fig.6
3. Pour the water out.
Fig.7
Water outlet
Remove the
rubber plug
Insert the water
hose from the
drain outlet
Fig.8
Do not block water flow by a rise. Do not block water flow by a retortion.
Fig.9b
Fig.9a

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care and cleaning of the dehumidifier
Turn the dehumidifier off and remove the plug
from the wall outlet before cleaning.
1. Clean the Grille and Case
Use water and a mild detergent. Do not use bleach
or abrasives.
Do not splash water directly onto the main unit. Doing
so may cause an electrical shock, cause the insulation
to deteriorate, or cause the unit to rust.
The air intake and outlet grilles get soiled easily, so use
a vacuum attachment or brush to clean.
2. Clean the bucket
Every few weeks, clean the bucket to prevent
growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. Partially
fill the bucket with clean water and add a little
mild detergent. Swish it around in the bucket,
empty and rinse.
NOTE: Do not use a dishwasher to clean the
bucket. After cleaning the bucket must be in place
and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate.
3. Clean the air filter
The air filter behind the front grille should be
checked and cleaned at least every 30 days
or more often if necessary.
NOTE: DO NOT RINSE OR PUT THE FILTER
IN AN AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER.
To remove:
Pull the water bucket out as shown in Fig.10.
Fig.10
Fig.11
Tab
Grip the tab
on the filter
and press
them in.
Pull out the filter
downward.
Grip the tab on the filter and press them in slightly
to take them out from the filter holder, then pull
out the filter downward. (see Fig.11~13)
Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and
let the filter dry before replacing it. Do not clean the
filter in a dishwasher.
To attach:
Insert the filter into the unit, then press the tab in on
the filter slightly and push the filter upward. (See
Fig.14 and Fig.15)
CAUTION:
DO NOT operate the dehumidifier without a filter
because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance.
4. When not using the unit for long time periods
Fig. 12
Insert the filter.
Fig. 14
Fig. 13
Press the tab
in and push
the filter upward.
Fig. 15
After turning off the unit, wait one day before emptying
the bucket.
Clean the main unit, bucket and air filter.
Wrap the cord and bundle it with the band (see Fig.16)
Cover the unit with a plastic bag.
Store the unit upright in a dry, well-ventilated place.
NOTE: You should loosen the screw on the cover of
the bucket before cleaning it and then install it back.
Band
Power cord
Fig. 16

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Before calling for service, review the chart below first yourself.
Problem What to check
Unit does not start
Make sure the dehumidifier,s plug is pushed completely into the
outlet.
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box.
Dehumidifier has reached its preset level or bucket is full.
Bucket is not in the proper position.
Dehumidifier does not
dry the air as it should
Did not allow enough time to remove the moisture.
Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture blocking the
front or back of the dehumidifier.
The humidity selector may not be set low enough.
Check that all doors, windows and other openings are securely
closed.
Room temperature is too low, below 5 C(41 F).
There is a kerosene heater or something giving off water vapor
in the room.
The unit makes a loud
noise when operating
The air filter is clogged.
The unit is tilted instead of upright as it should be.
The floor surface is not level.
Frost appears on the
coils
This is normal. The unit has an Auto defrost feature.
Water on floor
Hose to connector or hose connection may be loose.
Intend to use the bucket to collect water, but the back-
drain plug is removed.

The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product
improvement. Consult with the sales agency or manufacturer for details.
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