Impecca IDM-30SE User manual

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Impecca Dehumidier
User’s Manual
IDM-30SE—30 Pint Dehumidier
IDM-45SE—45 Pint Dehumidier
IDM-70SE—70 Pint Dehumidier

Table of Contents:
– Introduction .......................................................................................p.1
– Safety Precautions .................................................................................p.1
– What’s In The Box ..................................................................................p.1
– Specications & Warnings ..........................................................................p.2
– Unit Diagram ......................................................................................p.3
– Getting Started ....................................................................................p.4
– Placing the Dehumidier ...........................................................................p.4
– Operating Modes ..................................................................................p.5
– Front Panel Overview ..............................................................................p.5
– Removing Collected Water/Drainage ................................................................p.6
– Additional Features Explained ......................................................................p.7
– Energy Saving Tips .................................................................................p.8
– Care & Maintenance................................................................................p.9
– Troubleshooting Tips/Error Codes ..................................................................p.9
– Contact Customer Support .........................................................................p.9
Regulatory Warnings:
DISPOSAL:
Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treat-
ment is necessary.
It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance in domestic household waste.
For disposal, there are several possibilities:
A) The municipality has established collection systems, where electronic waste can be disposed of
at least free of charge to the user.
B) When buying a new product, the retailer will take back the old product at least free of charge.
C) The manufacturer will take back the old appliance for disposal at least free of charge to the user.
D) As old products contain valuable resources, they can be sold to scrap metal dealers.
Wild disposal of waste in forests and landscapes endangers your health when hazardous substances leak into
ground-water and nd their way into the food chain.
CAUTION:
• 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 in-
struction 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
To prevent injury and/or property damage, please familiarize yourself with the following instructions and
safety precautions. Failure to comply with the instructions and cautions mentioned in this manual may cause
harm or damage. The seriousness is classied by the following indications:
iWARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of serious injury or death.
iCAUTION This symbol indicates the possibility of injury and/or damage to property.
Never do this.
⍟Always do this.

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WELCOME:
Congratulations on your purchase of an IMPECCA™ Electronic Dehumidier. Before using this product, you
should familiarize yourself with the features, functions, and operating procedures described in this manual. In-
side you will nd many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your dehumidier properly. Just a little preven-
tive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the lifespan of your dehumidier. You
will nd many answers to common problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE:
• Continuous Operation • Comfort Mode
• Auto-restart function • Auto-defrost function
• Water-level window • Delay start and stop
NOTE: Due to slight modications in production, the instructions, features, and/or descriptions found in this
manual might vary slightly from your product.
SAVE TIME AND MONEY!
If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips rst, you may not need to call for service at all.
DRAINAGE ACCESSORIES:
PART (for illustration only, may not be identical) PART DESCRIPTION: QUANTITY INCLUDED:
(~7” length) Drain Hose 1 piece
Adapter 1 piece
Screw 2 pieces
Avoid damaging your new appliance! If required accessories are missing, please contact Customer Support.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
Please verify your box for the following items. Note that some models may not include all items.
1. Dehumidier
2. User’s Guide
3. Warranty Card
4. Drainage Accessories (see details
below)
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Impecca Dehumidier
User’s Manual
IDM-30SE—30 Pint Dehumidier
IDM-45SE—45 Pint Dehumidier
IDM-70SE—70 Pint Dehumidier
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SPECIFICATIONS & WARNINGS:
Carefully review all of these specications and warnings BEFORE operating your dehumidier unit. Failure to do
so may cause damage, injury, or bodily harm including permanent disability and/or death.
WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY
• Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors/liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Avoid re hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove the
ground prong from the power cord.
WARNING ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
• Be sure your electrical wiring is adequate for the model you have chosen. This information can be found
on the rating label, a silver sticker located on the back of the unit.
• Be sure the dehumidier is properly grounded. To minimize shock and re hazards, proper grounding is
important. The power cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock
hazards.
• Your dehumidier must be connected to 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 quali-
ed electrician install the proper receptacle.
• Ensure the receptacle is accessible aer the unit installation.
 ⍟ Do not exceed the rating of the power
outlet or connection device.
 ⍟ Do not operate or stop the unit
by switching on or o the power.
⍟  Do not damage or use
an unspecied power cord.
• Otherwise, it may cause
electric shock or re due to excess heat
generation.
• It may cause electric shock or re due to
heat generation. • It may cause electric shock or re.
⍟  Do not modify power cord length or share
the outlet with other appliances.
 ⍟ Do not insert or pull out plug with wet
hands.
 ⍟ Do not place the unit near a heat
source.
• It may cause electric shock or re due to
heat generation. • It may cause electric shock. • Plastic parts may melt and cause a re.
⍟ ⍟ Disconnect the power if strange sounds,
smell, or smoke emits from the unit.
⍟ You should never try to take apart or repair
the unit by yourself.
⍟ Before cleaning, turn o the power and
unplug the unit.
• It may cause re and electric shock. • It may cause failure of machine or electric
shock/ • It may cause electrical shock or injury.
⍟  Do not use the machine near ammable
gas or combustibles, such as gasoline,
benzene, thinner, etc.
 ⍟ Do not drink or use the water drained from
the unit.
⍟  Do not take the water
reservoir out during operation.
• It may cause an explosion or re. • It contains contaminants and could make
you sick.
• It may ruin the reservoir full protection
on the unit and cause electric shock.
WARNING

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⍟  Do not use the unit in small spaces.  ⍟ Do not put in places where water may
splash onto the unit.
⍟ Place the unit on a level, sturdy section
of the oor.
• Lack of ventilation can cause overheating
and re.
• Water may enter the unit and degrade the
insulation. It may cause an electric shock
or re.
• If the unit falls over, it may cause water
to spill and damage belongings, or
cause electrical shock or re.
 ⍟ Do not cover the intake or exhaust open-
ings with cloths or towels.
 ⍟ Care should be taken when using the unit
in a room with the following persons:
⍟  Do not use in areas where chemicals
are handled.
• A lack of air ow can lead to overheating
and re.
• Infants, children, elderly people, and peo-
ple sensitive to dry environments.
• This will cause the unit deterioration due
to chemicals and solvents
dissolved in the air.
⍟  Never insert your nger or other foreign
objects into grills or openings. Take special
care to warn children of these dangers.
⍟  Do not place heavy object on the power
cord and take care so that the cord is not
compressed.
⍟  Do not climb up on or sit on the unit.
• It may cause electric shock or failure of
appliance. • There is danger of re or electric shock. • You may be injured if you fall or if the unit falls over.
⍟ Always insert the lters securely.
Clean lter once every two weeks.
⍟  If water enters the unit, turn the unit o
and disconnect the power , contact a quali-
ed service technician.
⍟  Do not place ower vases or other
water container on top of the unit.
• Operation without lters may cause failure.• It may cause failure of appliance or acci-
dent.
• Water may spill inside the unit, causing
insulation failure and electrical shock
or re.
CAUTION
UNIT DIAGRAM:
FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW
1. Control panel
2. Air intake grille
3. Air outlet grille
4. Air lter (behind the grille)
5. Water reservoir
6. Handle (both sides)
7. Water level window
8. Drain hose outlet
9. Rolling casters
10. Power cord and plug
11. Band (used only when storing unit)
5
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
3
9
10
11
12
NOTE: All drawings in this manual are
for illustrative purposes only. The actual
shape of the unit you purchased may be
slightly dierent, but the operations and
functions are the same.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GETTING STARTED
Carefully review all of these instructions BEFORE proceeding to install and operate your dehumidier.
Failure to do so may cause damage, injury, or bodily harm including permanent disability and/or death.
PLACING THE DEHUMIDIFIER
A dehumidier operating in a basement will have little or no eect in
drying an adjacent enclosed storage area, such as a closet, unless there is
adequate circulation of air in and out of the area.
• Do not use outdoors.
• This dehumidier is intended for indoor residential applications
only. This dehumidier should not be used for commercial or indus-
trial applications.
• Place the dehumidier on a smooth, level oor strong enough to
support the unit with a full reservoir of water.
• If you’ll be using continuous drainage (see section later) you’ll want
to be sure that the unit is located near a drain, and that the drain is
located lower than the unit so water can ow using gravity.
• Allow at least eight inches 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
41°F (5°C). The coils can become covered with frost at temperatures below 41°F (5°C), which may reduce
performance.
• Place the unit away from clothes dryers, heaters or radiators.
• Use the unit to prevent moisture damage anywhere books or valuables are stored.
• The dehumidier should be operated in an enclosed area to be most eective.
• Close all doors, windows and other outside openings to the room.
BEFORE FIRST USE
• When rst using the dehumidier, operate the unit in continuous mode for at least 24 hours.
• This unit is designed to operate with a working environment between 41°F–95°F (5°C–35°C).
• It’s important to know that when starting the unit for the rst time (and any subsequent power-up) the fans
and compressor will generally not run for the rst three minutes. This is to reduce stress on the compres-
sor.
• Do not connect the dehumidier to a multiple socket outlet, which is also being used for other electrical
appliances.
• Select a suitable location, making sure you have easy access to an electrical outlet.
• Plug the unit into a electrical socket-outlet with a ground connection.
• Make sure the water reservoir is correctly tted. Otherwise the unit will not operate properly.
NOTE: When the water in the reservoir reaches a certain level, please be careful when moving the machine
to avoid it tipping over.
Casters (4 on the bottom of unit)
Casters can move freely.
Do not force casters to move over carpet,
nor move the unit with water in the res-
ervoir. (The unit may tip over, spill water
and cause shock)
Air outlet grille
Air intake
grille
8” (20cm)
or more
8” (20cm) or more 8” (20cm) or more
8” (20cm) or more
16” (40cm)
or more
Fig. 3

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED):
MODES OF OPERATION
There are three modes of operation: Comfort*, Standard and Continuous modes.
1. COMFORT MODE
Comfort mode is a setting whereby an ideal humidity setting (between 45-55% relative humidity) is auto-
matically chosen based on uctuating environmental temperature. This is a great choice for a living space.
2. STANDARD MODE
In Standard mode, you can choose your desired humidity level from 35% to 85%. What level you choose
can depend on a number of factors including personal comfort, surrounding temperature and outside tem-
perature. Use the and  buttons to select the desired level. Aer about four seconds, the display resume
showing the current humidity level. If at any time during operation you press the  or  key once, the display
will show the set level. It can be re-adjusted at any time.
NOTE: When operating in Comfort or Standard modes, the compressor and fan will cycle on and o as
needed to maintain the optimum or desired humidity level. At some point the unit may be completely
silent.
3. CONTINUOUS MODE
In continuous mode, the unit’s compressor will run continuously until the unit is powered o or another
mode is selected. This will remove all the moisture from the air that it’s capable of. This mode should be
used for the rst three or four days aer setting up your dehumidier to get room and unit ready for proper
operation in Comfort mode or Standard mode at a set humidity level.
CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW:
The following diagram and legend shows the functions of the front operating panel. Some functions are
only available on select models.
When you push the button to change operation modes, the unit will make a beep sound to indicate that it
is changing modes.
*Comfort mode not available on all models
LED lit:
Filter needs
replacement
Button:
Reset
filter indicator
LED lit:
Continuous
mode on
Button:
Toggle mode
LED lit:
Turbo mode
(high fan) on
Button:
Toggle mode
On LED lit:
Unit set to go on
Off LED lit:
Unit set to go off
Button:
Program timer
LED lit:
machine is in
auto-defrost
mode
LED lit:
Tank is full
Decrease and
Increase
adjustment
buttons
Humidity or
Time Delay
Display
Button:
Toggle Power
LED lit:
Comfort
mode on
Button:
Toggle mode
Fig. 4

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED):
REMOVING THE COLLECTED WATER:
The dehumidication of the air should result water being collected by the
machine. Your model allows for the water to be collected in a bucket (Reser-
voir Collection), or be hooked up via standard garden hose to a drain located
lower than the unit (Continuous Drainage).
RESERVOIR COLLECTION
• When the reservoir is full, the unit will beep eight times, the full indicator
will light and the digital display will show P2. If the unit is on when this hap-
pens, the fan will continue spinning for 30 seconds aer the unit is full.
1. Slowly pull out the reservoir. Grip the le and right handles securely, and
carefully pull out straight so water does not spill. Do not put the tank on
the oor because the bottom of the reservoir is uneven and water may
spill. (Fig. 5)
2. Pour out the water and return the reservoir. (Fig. 6)
3. The error should clear aer the reservoir is correctly positioned and the
dehumidier should resume operation three minutes hence.
NOTES: In order to avoid damage to the dehumidier, do not touch any parts
inside aer removing the reservoir. Be sure to push the reservoir gently all
the way into the unit, as putting it in roughly can cause problems with the
operation of the unit. If water spills or is found within the dehumidier itself
upon removing the reservoir, you should wipe it dry.
CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE
Water can be automatically emptied into a oor drain or any drain locat-
ed lower than the dehumidier itself by attaching a standard garden hose
(5/16” - 3/4” diameter) with a 3/4” NPT female threaded end to the drain
hose adapter on the rear of the dehumidier.
1. Remove the reservoir.
2. Install the drain hose onto the adapter A (see Figure 7).
3. Remove the rubber cover from the back drain outlet of the unit and set
aside and remove reservoir, then insert the drain hose through the drain
outlet of the unit and securely press it into the connector on the front of the
unit. (See Figures 8 & 9)
4. Tighten the adapter A and the unit by using two screws (placed in the res-
ervoir).
5. Install the female threaded end of a water hose (not included) into adapter
A (see Figure 10).
6. Make sure the hose is secure so there are no leaks. Direct the hose toward a
oor drain, making sure that there are no kinks that will stop the water ow.
Place the end of the hose into the drain and make sure it is level or down to
let the water ow smoothly.
7. Place the reservoir back in the unit and make sure that it is seated correctly.
8. Select the desired humidity setting and fan speed on the unit to commence
continuous draining.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
1. Pull the
reservoir
out a bit.
2. Hold both
sides of
reservoir
and pull
towards you.
Handle
3. Pour out the water
Drain Hose
Adapter A
Rubber Cover
(stopper)
Drain hose
with adapter
Drain hose
Connector
Drain hose
Standard
garden hose

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES EXPLAINED:
TIMER FUNCTION (Delay Start and/or Stop)
The timer can be used for two separate functions:
• To set a time delay before the unit will power on.
• To set a time delay before the unit will power o.
NOTE: Both can be set together.
Setting the unit to automatically turn o:
• With the dehumidier running, push the timer
button once (twice if dehumidier is not run-
ning), until the ‘OFF’ indicator illuminates.
• Use the and  buttons to select the number of
hours until the unit will power o.
• The time will be programmed aer 5 seconds of
inactivity and the display will return to show the
humidity level.
Setting the unit to automatically turn on:
• With the dehumidier not running, push the
timer button once (twice if dehumidier is not
running), until the ‘ON’ indicator illuminates.
• Use the and  buttons to select the number of
hours until the unit will power o.
• The time will be programmed aer 5 seconds of
inactivity and the display will return to show the
humidity level.
NOTES:
• If both an “ON” and “OFF” program were set,
both respective indicators will be illuminated.
• The amount of hours chosen is from the time the
program was set.
• To check the program, simply press the TIMER
button again to cycle through ON and OFF times
accordingly.
TURBO MODE (If equipped)
• If pressed, the indicator will illuminate. This will
provide a quicker dehumidication. Ideal for
situations where speedy removal of moisture is
more important than quiet operation.
RESERVOIR FULL LIGHT
• Illuminates when the reservoir is full and ready
to be emptied, or when the reservoir is removed
and not seated in the proper position.
AUTO SHUT OFF
The dehumidier shuts o aer 30 seconds when:
• The reservoir is full.
• The reservoir is removed or not seated in the
proper position.
• When the desired humidity level is reached.
NOTE: On some models, the fan motor will con-
tinue operating.
CHECK FILTER
• The system keeps count when the fan motor op-
erates and illuminates the clean lter light aer
250 hours of operation (about every 10 days if in
continuous use). The indicator light ashes once
per second.
• Aer cleaning the air lter, press the FILTER but-
ton on the control panel and the indicator turns
o.
AUTO DEFROST
• When frost builds up on the evaporator coils, the
compressor will cycle o and the fan will contin-
ue to run until the frost disappears.
AUTO PROTECT
• Once the unit is turned o, it can not restart oper-
ation for the rst 3 minutes. This is to protect the
unit. Operation will automatically resume aer 3
minutes.
AUTO RESTART
• If the household power goes out, the unit will
automatically resume the previous mode and
settings when power returns.
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• Use the unit in the recommended room size.
• Locate the unit where furniture cannot obstruct the air ow.
• Keep the lters clean.
• Keep doors and windows closed.

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CARE & MAINTENANCE:
IMPORTANT: Turn the dehumidier o and remove the plug from
the wall outlet before cleaning.
CLEANING 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.
CLEANING THE RESERVOIR:
Every few weeks, clean the reservoir to prevent growth of mold,
mildew and bacteria. Partially ll the reservoir with clean water
and add a little mild detergent. Swish it around in the reservoir,
empty and rinse.
NOTE: Do not use a dishwasher to clean the reservoir. Aer clean-
ing, the reservoir must be in place and securely seated for the
dehumidier to operate.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
Clean the lter every two weeks based on normal operating con-
ditions.
1. Remove the reservoir.
2. Pull lter downwards (Figure 11).
3. Wash the lter with clean water then dry. Re-install the lter,
replace the reservoir.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the dehumidier without a lter be-
cause dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance.
BEFORE STORING OR NOT USING A UNIT
FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME:
• Aer turning o the unit, wait one day before emptying the res-
ervoir, as some excess water that has accumulated on the coils
may need time to condense and drain into the reservoir.
• Clean the main unit, water reservoir and air lter.
• Wrap the cord and bundle it with the band (Figure 3). Cover the
unit with a plastic bag.
• Store the unit upright in a dry, well-ventilated place.
CAUTION: NEVER STORE UNIT LYING DOWN OR UPSIDE-DOWN.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12