Ecoair ECO8LDN User manual

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USERS MANUAL
COMPACT N SERIES
DEHUMIDIFIER
Models
ECO8LDN
ECOIOLDN
ECOI2LDN
Read This Manual
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how
to use and maintain your dehumidifier properly.
Just a little preventative care on your part can
save you a great deal of time and money over
the life of your dehumidifier. You'll find many
answers to common problems in the chart of
troubleshooting tips. Review the chart of
Troubleshooting Tips before calling your
service engineer.
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RESPONSIBLE DISPOSAL & RECYCLING
When your appliance reaches the end of its life, please dispose
responsibly.
DO NOT: You must not dispose this appliance as unsorted waste or with your
domestic household waste. Please observe local regulations for disposal.
•
Most local authorities have specific collection systems for appliances where
disposals are free of charge to the end user.
•
When replacing an existing appliance with a new appliance, your retailer may take
back the old appliance for disposal.

BS PLUG WIRING
Wiring Instructions: Should it be necessary to change the plug please
note the wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
BLUE-NEUTRAL
BROWN LIVE
GREEN AND YELLOW- EARTH
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The BLUE
wire is the NEUTRAL and must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The BROWN
wire is the LIVE and must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
The GREEN/YELLOW
is the EARTH and must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter E or or coloured GREEN OR
GREEN/YELLOW.
Always ensure that the cord grip is positioned and fastened correctly.
If a
I 3A (BS 1363) fused plug is used it must be fitted with a 1 3A fuse.
If in doubt consult qualified electrician.
Wiring fora 13 Amp Plug (BS1363)
Please note. The Earth Terminal is marked with the letter E or  Earth
Symbol.
Earth -
(Green / Yellow)
Neutral
(Blue)
Live - L
(Brown)

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CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning.................................................................................................................................2
Caution..................................................................................................................................2
Electrical  information  ..........................................................................................................3
DEHUMIDIFIER CONTROL PANEL
Control panel and features.....................................................................................................4
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
Identificationof parts ............................................................................................................5
OPERATING THE UNIT
Positioning the unit & using the unit .....................................................................................6
Removingthe collected water ...............................................................................................7
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care and cleaning the dehumidifier ......................................................................................8
Optional Filter - Hepa & Carbon Filter ..................................................................................9
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Troubleshootingtips ...........................................................................................................10
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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.
WARNING  This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
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CAUTION 
This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property.
• Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.
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Never do this.
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Always do this.
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water drained from air 
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during operation.
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• It may cause an explosion or
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It contains contaminants and 
• It may cause electric shock.
could make you sick.
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enter the unit and • If the unit falls over, it may
cause overheating and fire. 
degrade the insulation. It may 
cause water to spill and
cause an electric shock or fire. 
damage belongings, or
cause electrical shock or fire.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• A lack of air flow can lead 
S Infants, children, elderly people, 
. This will cause the unit
to overheating and fire. 
and people not senstive to 
deterioration due to
humidity. 
chemicals and solvents
dissolved in the air.
• Do not clean unit when
power is on as it may cause
fire and electric shock, it may
cause an injury.
• There is danger of fire or
electric shock.
• You may be injured if you
fall or if the unit falls over.
• Operation without filters
may cause failure.
• It may cause failure of
appliance or accident.
• Water may spill inside th
unit, causing insulation
failure and electrical
shock or fire.
Do not, underany
circumstances, cut,
remove, or bypass
the earth lead.
This unit isgrounded through the
power cord plug when plugged
into a matching wall outlet.
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Electrical Information
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The manufacturer's nameplate is located on the rear panel of
the unit and contains electrical and other technical data
specific to this unit.
• The dehumidifier must be properly earthed. To minimize
shock and fire hazards, proper earthing is important. The
power cord is equipped with a three-pin plug for
protection against shock hazards.
• Your dehumidifier 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
a sufficiently rated extension and ensure cord is fully
unwound to avoid heat build-up.
• To avoid the possibility of personal injury, always disconnect
the power supply to the unit, before installing and/or servicing.

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Control buttons
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Press to turn the dehumidifier on and off. The
power indicator light blinks slowly when the
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CONTINUE
POWER 
power is first connected but the unit is off.
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It illuminates (green) when the power button is
pressed and the dehumidfier is switched on.
WATER FULL 
If the Humidity/Temperature sensor malfunctions
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-  it blinks rapidly (several times a second).
Continuous operation
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When pressed the continue light is illuminated
and the dehumidifier will operate continuously
for continuous dehumidification whatever the
humidity. The Humdity set buttons cannot be used
when Continuous operation is on.
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Humidity Setting Control
The humidity level can be set within a range of
35%RH(Relative Humidity) to 80%RH(Relative
Humidity) in 5% increments.
Fig.2 
For drier air, press the ® pad and set to a lower
percent value(%).
For damper air, press the q) pad and set a
higher percent value(%).
The machine will then turn on and off automatically
to maintain the selected level.
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Display
Shows the setting control % humidity level while adjusting, then shows the actual room % humidity level
(+1-
5% accuracy).
Error Codes:
El- Humidity sensor error--Unplug the unit and plug it back in. If error repeats, call for service.
E2. Temperature sensor error-- Unplug the unit and plug it back in. If error repeats, call for service.
P1- Unit is defrosting-- Adlow the unit time to automatically defrost. The error will clear after the unit self defrosts.
P2- Bucket is full-- Empty the bucket and replace in the right position - the error will reset after a few seconds.
NOTE: When more than one errors occur, the priority of the code display order is:
P2--E2--E1 --P1.
Other indicators & features of the dehumidifier
Water Full Light
Glows when the water bucket is full, whilst the bucket is
removed and if the bucket is not replaced in the proper position
The water level control float stops the dehumidifier when
the bucket is full, or when the bucket is removed or not replaced
in the proper position.
Auto 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.
Wait 3 minutes before resuming operation
After the unit has stopped (other than tank full), it
will not restart for approx. 3 minutes. This is to protect
the unit and is not a fault. Operation will automatically
restart after 3 minutes.
Auto-Restart after power interruption
If the power is interrupted to the unit then when it
comes back on the machine will restart automatically
in the same mode as was set prior to the power
outage.

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IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
Front 
Rear
Air outlet 
Carry Handle
grille 
Control panel 
Air intake filter
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-  Water bucket
- Continuous drain
hose outlet
(see page 7)
Power Cord Pow
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and plug
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OPERATING THE UNIT
Positioning the unit
• Do not use outdoors.
• This dehumidifer is intended for indoor residential
applications only. This dehumidifier should not be used
for commercial or industrial applications.
• Place the dehumidifier on a smooth, level floor, strong
enough to support the unit with a full bucket of water.
• Mow at least 20cm of air space on all sides of the unit
for good air circulation.
• Place the unit in an area where the temperature will not
fall below 5t(41 'F). The coils can become covered with
frost at temperatures below 5 ° C(41 ° F), which may reduce
performance or cause the machine to ice-up and leak.
• Place the unit away from any heater or radiator.
• The dehumidifier is best operated in an enclosed
area to be most effective.
• Closing doors, windows and other outside openings
will improve the efficiency of the dehumidification process.
40cm or
more
20cm or more
20cm or more
20cm or more 
20cm or more
Fig.4
Using the unit
• Select a suitable location, making sure you have easy access to an electrical outlet.
• Plug the unit into a 220 - 240V - 50Hz electrical power socket. The electrical socket-outlet must be fitted with an earth
connection.
• Make sure the water bucket is correctly and fully inserted otherwise the unit will not operate properly.
• When first using the dehumidifier, operate the unit continuously for 24 hours.
• This unit is designed to operate within a working environment between 5
° C and 35 ° C.
• 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.
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OPERATING THE UNIT
1. Pull out the bucket a little.
Removing the collected water
There are two ways to remove collected water.
1. Using the bucket
• When the bucket is full, the unit will automatically stop
running the water full light will flash and the display
will show P2. a  a
• Slowly pull out the bucket. Use the handgrip at the
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bottom of the tank and carefully pull out straight
so water does not spill. Do not put the tank on the floor
because the bottom of the bucket is uneven and it might
2. Hold the bottom of the bucket
spill.
with one hand and pull gently
• Throw away the water and replace the bucket. The
backwards then up to remove.
bucket must be in place and securely seated for the
dehumidifier to operate.
• The machine will re-start after a few seconds when the
bucket is correctly inserted.
NOTES:
• Be sure to push the bucket gently all the way into the
unit. Forcing the bucket back into the machine may ___
cause damage to the tank or the unit.
Fig. 6
3. Pour the water out and
replace.
2. Using continuous drainage
If you are leaving the unit for long periods then it may be
beneficial to drain the water away continuously. This can
be done by inserting a pipe onto the machine.
• Cut out the plastic blanking plug located on the side of the
machine (see picture on right). Attach a drain hose
(16mm internal diameter) and lead it out, downhill and away
from the unit.
NOTE: The continuous drainage hose must go downhill all the way
Cut out the plastic
from the unit as the water has to drain away by gravity. Do not place
cover, then push
any part of the hose higher than the outlet of the machine or the water
• the hose onto the
will not drain away and internal damage could occur to the unit. drain hose outlet
that is behind it.
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Care and cleanina of the dehumidifier
Turn the dehumidifier off and remove the plug
from the wall outlet before cleaning.
1. Clean the Grille and Case
• Wipe the unit with a cloth using water and a mild detergent.
Do not use bleach or abrasives.
• Do not splash water directly onto the unit. Doing
so may cause internal damage to the unit.
• The air intake and outlet grilles get dusty quite easily, so use
a vacuum attachment or brush to clean.
2. Clean the water bucket
Every few weeks, clean the water bucket to prevent growth
of mould, mildew and bacteria. Partially fill the bucket
with clean water and add a little mild detergent.
Swish it around to clean then empty and rinse.
NOTE: Do not place the bucket in a dishwasher.
3. Clean the washable nylon air filter
The air filter (Fig. 9b) should be checked
and cleaned at least every 30 days
or more often if necessary.
To remove the filter:
• Grip the tab on the bottom the filter housing and pull it
upward, then pull it out and down as shown in Fig.9a.
• 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 replace the filter:
Insert the air filter into the unit locating the top lugs first
then pushing the bottom in. Make sure the removable
filter is pushed up behind the outer grille or it may
stop the outer grille clipping in properly. See Fig.9c.
Fig.9a
Fig.9b
Fig.9c
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 periods:
• After turning off the unit, wait 24 hours before emptying
the tank to allow any residual water to drain down.
• Clean the main unit and air filter and wipe dry inside the bucket
• Store the unit upright in a dry, well-ventilated place.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Ootional Filter- HEPA or Carbon Filter
This appliance is supplied with a HEPA Filter.
It is recommended that the HEPA Filter is replaced every 6. 12 months depending on frequency
of usage. You may replace it with a Carbon Filter instead.
Replacement HEPAor Carbon Filter can be purchased directly from EcoAir. Please
contact 020 8459 2458. The HEPAor Carbon Filter is optional but the washable nylon
filter must always be used.
To replace the HEPA or Carbon filter:-
• First remove the washable nylon air filter (Fig. 1 Oa)
• Remove the HEPAfilter from the frame (behind the air filter)
• Insert the HEPAor Carbon filter within the lugs around the frame (Fig. lOc)
• Refit the nylon air filter
Remove nylon air filter
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Reveal the frame
for optional filters
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Frame for optional
filters (HEPA! Carbon)
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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Make sure the dehumidifier's power plug is pushed completely
into the mains socket and is switched on.
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• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box.
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Unit does not start
_______________________  • Dehumidifier has reached its preset humidity level.
Tank is full or not in the proper position.
Dehumidifier does not
dry the air as it should
• Allow enough time for the machine to remove the moisture.
• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture blocking the
front or back of the dehumidifier.
• The humidity control may not be set low enough.
• Check that doors, windows and other openings are closed to
minimise the volume of air the unit has to dehumidify.
• Room temperature is too low, below 5 ° C(41 ° F).
• There is a gas heater, a fish tank or something giving off
water vapour in the room.
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The air filter is clogged.
unit makes a loud 
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The floor surface is not level or is unsupported causing
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Frost appears on the
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This is normal. The dehumidifier has Auto defrost feature.
coils
Unit is not level so water spilling over edge of bucket.
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Continuous drain hose is not fitted correctly to nozzle or is not
draining downhill correctly.
• Intended to use bucket to collect water but the back of drain
hose is removed.
El, E2, P1 or P2 appear 
These are error codes and not necessarily a fault with the
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ONE (1)YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Save This Warranty Information
EcoAir guarantees this productfree from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of one (1)year from the date of purchase.
This unit must be operated under conditions as recommended, at voltages
indicated on the unit. Any attempts made to service or modify the unit, will
render this WARRANTY VOID. The actual product may differ slightly from
the illustration. This warranty is in addition to, and does not affect,
your statutory rights.
For further information, please contact 020 8459 2458.
This product has been manufactured to comply with the EEC Directives
73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC.
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