GMC GMCDH-26 User manual

Dehumidifier
Instruction Manual
GMCDH-26

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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
Prohibited
Prohibited
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Prohibited
Prohibited
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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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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