GMC GMCDH-26 User manual

Dehumidifier
Instruction Manual
GMCDH-26

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Your new GMC dehumidifier has been manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility and has passed
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Precautions
Please read "Precautions " carefully before operating your dehumidifier.
The warnings and the cautions stated in "Precautions " must be observed for safe operation.
Warning
Cautions
means improper handling may result in adeath or aserious
injury to aperson.
means improper handling may result in an injury or damage
to properties.
Shows Prohibited
Warnings
!
!
!
Shows Compulsory
Shows Caution
In case of any abnormality, be sure to turn offthe dehumidifier, disconnect
the plug and contact us on 012-661-1173 or [e-mail] or www.gmcaircon.co.za.
(Abnormal operation may result in afailure of the unit, electric shock, fire, or the like.)
Pull offplug
Never attempt to turn offthe dehumidifier by disconnecting the plug.
Prohibited
Never modify the dehumidifier. Do not attempt to disassemble or service the unit by
yourself.
Prohibited
disassembly
Prohibit wet hand
Remove any dust from the blades of the power plug and insert the plug into an outlet
securely.Wipe offdust
Toavoid the risk of fire or explosion, do not spray
the dehumidifier. Do not
put
any
inflammables or chemicals near the unit.Prohibited
T
oprevent resin parts from melting or catching on fire, do not place the dehumidifier
near heating appliances.Prohibited
!
Do not connect the dehumidifier to an outlet having the electrical ratings
below the dehumidifier's.Prohibited
AC220-240
volt of alternating current is applied to this equipment.
!
Keep your hands dry while plugging into or pulling out
the plug to avoid
electric shock.
220-240V
~
alternating current
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The power cord must not be damaged or modified. Do not put any hot or
heavy
thing on the cord. Do not pull it out , or bundle it during operation.
Prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited
To avoid damages to the power cord, do not pinch the cord in adoor.
Never put rods or objects into the openings of the dehumidifier. Because this
unit contains afan running at high speed, contact with the moving fan will
Remove water that has been collected in the tank.
(Accidentally drinking of the water or using it for other purpose may cause
illness and /or unforeseen accidents.)
The dehumidifier must be used on alevel and stable surface.
Use on flat ground
To prevent the water from freezing, do not use the dehumidifier and the drain
Do not put water vessel on the dehumidifier
(In case of any spill of water, the water gets into the unit and deteriorates the
insulation.)
Never attempt to use the dehumidifier for special uses, such as food or
preservation of art objects, or the like. The deterioration of preserving quality
may be caused.
Do not use the dehumidifier where any leakage of oil or flammable gas may
take place.
cause serious injury.
!
!Cautions
hose at ambient temperature below
Prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited
Throw away
!
Warning
!
Risk of electric shock.disconnect power before servicing unit
Moving parts. not operate the unit with the back cover removed.
Hot parts. Do
Risk
of electric shock-switch in off position does not
de-energize
all loads.
a. "The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations"
b. "If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard."
c." 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."
. "Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance."
Correct Disposal of this product
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other
household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle
it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems
or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take
this product for environmental safe recycling.
Warning
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Do not use the unit in places subject to chemicals.
For continuous draining, make sure that the drain hose is set properly without
arising slope.
Be careful that aheating appliance is not exposed to the wind from the
dehumidifier.
Do not use the dehumidifier as achair or afootstool.
For safety purpose, disconnect the power plug if the unit is not use for along
time.
Be sure to take hold of the power plug when plugging in and out of an outlet.
In case of using the dehumidifier in acloset, be sure to prevent children from
getting in the closet.
Do not remove the float lever from the water tank.
To avoid damages to the power cord, do not pull out the cord when moving
the unit.
Do not block up the air intakes and the air outlets. Do not cover the unit with
washed clothes.
Prior to continuous operation for along duration, periodic
checking
is
required especially for the air clean filter, the drain hose, or the like.
Turn off the unit and disconnect the power plug before starting any cleaning
or other routine maintenance.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, never sprinkle or spill water on the
dehumidifier when cleaning.
Turn off the unit and empty the water out of the water tank when moving the
unit. Be sure to hold the handle when moving.
Ensure drain hose
Schedule check out
Shut off operation and
drain water when moving
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Prohibited
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Prohibited
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Parts Names and Functions
Front
Back
Installation
For efficient operation of the
dehumidifier, spacing is
required
as
shown below.
Note
In case TV sets,radio etc.are
disturbed with noises,keep
them apart form the
dehumidifier by 70cm or more.
B ck:20c or m e
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Right:20c m re
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L ft:re
m20c omo
Up: 30cm or more
Upward Air Outlet
Handle
Air Intakes
Controls
Water tank
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Operation and Performance
Defrosting operation
Both the dehumidifying function and the air cleaning function stop during the
defrosting operation.
Do not disconnect the plug of the unit or turn off the unit during the defrosting
operation.
This dehumidifier is designed to remove uncomfortable humidity in daily life and to
use for auxiliary drying of washed clothes indoors. This is not suitable for
keeping the humidity very low.
This dehumidifier is not suitable for keeping the humidity very low (approx. 50
% or less)
Room temperature rises during the operation.
This dehumidifier does not have cooling function. It produces heat during the
while it is operated in acloset, or the like. Furthermore, the room temperature rises
because doors and windows are closed and heat is produced from other appliances in
the room and the sun radiation.
operation and room temperature rises by 1Cto 4C. The temperature gets higher
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Controls
This M/Ilight
indication method
Light off
Light on
Light flashing
The humidity lamps indicate the conditions of humidity in aroom.
"AIR CLEAN"lamp lights up when the humidity in aroom is moderate (approx.55
%
or less)
"DRY CLOTHES"lamp lights up when the humidity in aroom is higher (approx. 55 to
70 %)
"CONTINUOUS" lamp lights up when the humidity in aroom is very high(approx.70
%
or more)
CLEAN DRY CLOTHES CONTINUOUS
CLEAN DRY CLOTHES CONTINUOUS
CLEAN DRY CLOTHES CONTINUOUS
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on.
Press " button to
start the operation, to
stop the operation,
press the button again.
Press "Mode" button
" to select the modes
of operation
Press "TIMER “
button to set the timer
for automatic stops.
automatically when the
water tank is filled with
Lamp lights up and
the operation stops
water
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For Selecting Functions Properly
To dehumidify aroom for comfortable humidity
To dehumidify aroom or
keep aceiling and/or
walls from dew
condensing and
getting moldy
MODE
CONTINUOUS
To dehumidify a
closet
To dry washed
clothes faster
To dry acarpet
or arug
To dehumify asmall
space
or
dry
shoes
To make air clean in
aroom
Built-in microcomputer memorizes the operation of dehumidifier, once
it is set. The unit repeats the same operation by pressing " “
switch. (In case of disconnection
or
power
failure,
.)
AUTOMATIC
DRY CLOTHES
DRY CLOTHES
DRY CLOTHES
AIR CLEAN
be re-entered
the settings must
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Operation mode "Automatic"
Open either the upward flap or the downward flap
The dehumidifying operation stops automatically when humidity
is below
approx. 55
%. The dehumidifier continues the air
cleaning operation only ("Automatic operation lamp remains
lighting up.)
Operationg mode "Continuous "
Open either the upward flap or the downward flap
Be sure to put the dehumidifier in acloset with the tank side
toward the closet door.
Try to close the closet doors to adegree that the power cord
may not
be pinched in the doors.
Continuous operation with additional air flow
Open either the upward flap or the downward flap for drying
washed clothes uniformly.
Continuous operation with the downward flap open.
Open the downward flap of air outlet only.
Continuous operation with the louver of air outlet open.
Open the louver of air outlet only.
Air Clean
This unit is not intended for use as an exclusive air cleaner.
Open either the upward flap or the downward flap.
To open the upward
air
outlet flap.
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Preparing the de -humidifier air cleaning filters.
Remove the filter holder from the front cover .
1.
2.To install the air clean filter into the back cover .
Put the filter holder on the cover with the flat surface
of the holder up, and set the holder to the four catches in the
cover(with the convex portions of the holder upward).
Topress its perimeter with fingers.
Then check the condition.
Make sure that the water tank is installed properly.
In case of improper setting conditions, you cannot
set the back cover to the unit.
Your dehumidifier will not be operated when the water tank
is full of water or it is not set properly.
Draw the water tank gently toward you by holding the
concave part of the tank.
How to remove
How to install
Push the tank horizontally and gently. The
handle lies down by itself.
Convex
filter holder
insert the holder ,
securely
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automatically and the buzzer sounds.
The buzzer sounds for 20 seconds when the tank is
taken out during the operation.
For continuous draining, see the page 16.
When you empty the water from the water tank
1.Remove the water tank from
dehumidifier.
2.Hold the tank by the handle and carry it gently.
3
and slowly empty the water out of the tank.
4.Re-install the tank in the dehumidifier.
After the dehumidifying operation, water is
collected in the water tank. When the tank is full
of water, the dehumidifier stops operating
Your dehumidifier will stop automatically after the hours set by the timer (0H to 24H)
Plug in the dehumidifier to an outlet.
"Automatic"mode lamp will flash.
Make sure that the water tank is installed properly.
Open one of the air outlet flaps suitable for the desired operation.
Press " “ button .
"Automatic"mode lamp will light up.
Set the unit to the desired operation by pressing "Mode" button.
Every timer you press the "mode" button, the mode select lamps light up in turn as
Shown and the operation mode will be changed.
Continuous
Automatic
.Tilt the tank to the direction as shown.
Note
Handle
How to Operate
In any mode, you can press "TIMER” button to set the timer 0H to 24H.
Press and hold the "Mode"for 5 seconds to enter the key lock state; and hold the "Mode"for 5 seconds
again to exit key lock state.
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MODE
Dry Clothes
Automatic Continuous Air Clean
With the lapse of time, the timer lamp lighting up will indicate the remaining time.
The unit will stop operating after the lapse of the set time.
Warning
Caution
To avoid damages to the power cord, do not pinch the
cord in adoor.
Be sure to prevent children from getting in acloset
when using the unit in the closet.
Stop operating
Press " “button again.
The mode select lamp will go off and the unit will stop operating.
Close the flap.
!
Prohibit
!
Prohibit
For timer Operation
Press "Timer" button to set the timer.
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Whenever each button is pressed, the buzzer will sound.
To change the timer set
To cancel the timeroperation
operationTo stop the timer
Press " “ button again
.
Press TIMER Button
to set the desired time.
the Timer lamp will go off.
Notes
Except "Continuous"mode operation the timer set will be
cancelled whenever "Mode"button is pressed. Set the
timer again after pressing "Mode"switch, if necessary.
The timer stops when the water tank is full of water.
After the tank is emptied, the timer will start.
Note
Buzzer
Be sure to open one of the flaps. If the flap is not operned fully during
operation,the overheat prevention device will be activated and the unit
will
stop operating.
Due to the protection features of the
machine,the
dehumidifying
operation
will be started arter approx.3minutes,when the unit is plugged in or
restarted immediately after being stopped .
After recovery a power
failure, mode
lamp
will
flash
"automatic".press
Efficiency of the dehumidifier is influenced by the air outside the room.
For operating efficiently, try to avoid opening and closing the windows and
the doors.
For proper performance, operate the dehumidifier under the usable operating
temperature. For safety purpose, the dehumidifying operation will be stopped
automatically and changed to the air cleaning operation when the ambient
Circulation of the refrigerant may cause sound within the dehumidifier when
the operation is started. After the circulation is stable, the sound will be lowed.
temperature is higher than approx.36 C .
power button again to start the operation.
Press TIMER Button
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Warning
To avoid of the risk of electric shock, never connect and
disconnect the plug with your hand wet.
wet hands prohibited
For Maintenance
!
Body of Dehumidifier
When the unit is not in use for along time.
Request
To avoid malfunction or abnormal sound, keep the unit upright.
Wipe the dehumidifier with adry an soft cloth.
To remove heavy dirt, wipe it with acloth wrung
tightly.(Never use awet cloth for cleaning the controls).
To avoid deformation or cracking, do not use benzine,
thinner or liquid cleaners.
Chemical cloth may cause the change in color or the unit.
Water tank
Pull out the water tank and take it out.
Wash the inside of the tank with water.
The tank may be scratched, if you scrub it strongly with abrush.
Do not remove the float lever from the tank.
Wipe off the water on the outside of tank with acloth
and replace the tank as it was.
1.Unplug the unit, bundle the power cord, and hang the bundled cord at the back of the unit as shown.
2.Empty the water out of water tank,wipe the tank with cloth and replace in position.
3.Clean the air clean filter.
4.For storing,stand the unit upright and avoid the exposure to the direct sunlight.
Cautions
Turn off the unit and disconnect the power plug before
cleaning or other routine maintenance.
Do not remove the float lever from the water tank.
!
Prohibited
Handle
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Back & Side Air Intakes (Maintenance every 2weeks )
Remove the back cover from the unit and remove the
filter holder. Then take out the air clean filter and
the back filter.
The dehumidifying capacity will be lowered when the
air clean filter gets clogged.
To dislodge the dust from these filters, use avacuum cleaner or pat
them lightly.
Pull the sider cover toward you and remove it from the unit. Remove
the sider filter from the unit.
If the filters are fouled seriously, wash in water
including neutral detergent, rinse well with water
and leave until dry.
Pat the air clean filter and dislodge dust from it.
Filter Holder Inlet Frame
Air Clean Filter
Air filter is washable for cleaning
Request:Do not leave the filter unused after it is taken out of the bag.
Do not make the air clean filter round or damage it.
filter holder
filter
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The specification may be subject to change
without notice for purpose of improvement.
Specifications
Model No: GMCDH-26
Power Supply: 220V 50Hz
Dehumidity Capacity:
Max. Input Power: 450W
Capacity:
Water Tank 5.5L
Net Weight:
14.5kg
Dimensions: Height 550mm,Length340mm,width 210mm
Room Temperature:
25L/Day (30
C
/80%)
5
C
-32 C
Fuse: AC250V 3.15A
Refrigerant:
R134a / 150g
~
Max. Input Current:2.2A
Malfunction
Check to see that the water tank is
properly installed
No operation
Points to be checked Measures to be taken
Ref.Page
Insert the plug into an electric outlet fully
and securely.
Check to see if the water tank is full of
water.
Empty the water out of the tank.
Check to see if the water tank is not set
properly in position.
Set the tank to the unit properly in position.
Check to see if all the flaps are closed.
Open one of the flaps.
Dehumidified
volume is
small
To see if the filters get dirty.
Check to see if the air openings are
blocked
up.
Clean the filters as specified.
Remove obstacles from the air openings.
Check to see if the dehumidifier is in air
clean mode.
Check to see if the unit is not
installed as specified
Change the operation mode to the
dehumiditying mode.
Loud sound
while
operating
Install the unit on alevel and stable floor.
Check to see if the room temperature is
higher than the usable opeating
temperature.
The dehumidifying operation will be
started automatically when the temperature
lowers.
Operation
stops during
dehumidifying
Washed
clothes are
not dried
Check to see if the
washed clothes are
not
exposed
to the air from the unit .
Try to expose the washed clothes to the
air flow.
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Trouble - Shooting
Prior to requesting arepair,please check for the following:
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Nothing is wrong with your dehumidifier in case of the following phenomena
Phenomenon
Operation stops occasionally
Dehumidified volume is small
The unit is defrosting (See the page 7).
Reason
Dehumidfier volume less when the room temperature is low (see the page
7) The unit stops operating when the room temperature is below approx.
The unit stops dehumidifying because the humidity in aroom drops to
60 % or less in "Automatic" mode. (See the page 9).
The humidity in aroom is still high
The room size may be too large. (see the page 6)
The doors or the windows of the room may be opened and /or closed
frequently. (See the page 6)
The dehumidifier is used together with akerosene heater which emits
vappor.
Bad smell during operation
Sound is produced within the
unit
Water is left in the water
tank
The buzzer sounds
Smell is emitted from the walls, furniture or other objects.
Circulation of the refrigerant may cause sound until it is stable.
The water is left because the unit is subjected to dehumidifying test
in the factory.
The buzzer sounds when the water tank is full of water. (See the page
14).
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