Impecca IDM-95TEP-95 User manual

Dehumidier - User’s Manual
Model: IDM-95TEP—95 Pint Dehumidier
v. 1.0
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Table of Contents:
– Introduction .......................................................................................p.3
– Safety Precautions .................................................................................p.3
– What’s In The Box ..................................................................................p.3
– Specications & Warnings ..........................................................................p.5
– Unit Diagram ......................................................................................p.5
– Getting Started ....................................................................................p.6
– Placing the Dehumidier ...........................................................................p.6
– Operating Modes ..................................................................................p.7
– Front Panel Overview ..............................................................................p.7
– Removing Collected Water/Drainage ................................................................p.8
– Additional Features Explained .....................................................................p.10
– Energy Saving Tips ................................................................................p.10
– Care & Maintenance...............................................................................p.11
– Troubleshooting Tips/Error Codes .................................................................p.12
– Contact Customer Support ........................................................................p.12
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:
• Automatic Pump • Ion air purier
• 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:
Pump Drain Hose (~16' length) 1 piece (found in bucket)
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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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 out-
let 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.
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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 sec-
tion 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 per-
sons:
⍟  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 outlet grille
3. Water reservoir
4. Water level window
5. Handle (both sides)
6. Drain hose outlet
7. Rolling casters
8. Power cord and plug
9. Pump drain hose connector
10. Power cord storage wrap
11. Air intake grille (concealing lter)
1
2
3
4
5
89
6
7
10
11
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 intake grille
8” (20cm)
or more
8” (20cm) or more 8” (20cm) or more
8” (20cm) or more
16” (40cm)
or more
Air outlet grille
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
Fig. 4
TIMER
On
Off
Defrost
Full
CONT.
POWER
ION PUMP COMFORT FILTER TURBO
LED lit:
Continuous
mode on
Button:
Toggle mode
LED lit:
Comfort
mode on
Button:
Toggle mode
LED lit:
Filter needs
replacement
Button:
Reset
filter indicator
LED lit:
Pump mode
on
Button:
Toggle mode
LED lit:
Turbo mode
(high fan) on
Button:
Toggle mode
LED lit:
Ion mode
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
Button:
Toggle Power
Humidity or
Time Delay
Display

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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 (Reservoir 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 in-
dicator will light and the digital display will show P2. If the unit is on
when this happens, 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 se-
curely, 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
located 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 plastic cover from the back drain outlet of the unit and
set aside.
2. Install the female threaded end of a water hose (not included) into
adapter A.
3. 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.
4. Place the reservoir back in the unit and make sure that it is seated
correctly.
5. Select the desired humidity setting and fan speed on the unit to
commence continuous draining.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
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PUMP DRAINAGE
Water can be automatically emptied into a oor drain by connecting the unit pump
to a 1/4” hose (included). Follow these instructions carefully:
• Ensure the plastic drain cap is placed on the back of the unit and screwed in
tightly.
• Insert the pump drain hose (shipped inside the bucket)into the pump drain
hose outlet. Push the hose onto the outlet a minimum of 3/4” for a secure
t.
• Press the pump button on the unit to activate the pumping function. When
the reservoir is full, the pump will operate for 3-5 minutes and remove
water from the top of the reservoir. Note that the pump may produce a loud
noise—this is normal. Also note that it does not empty the reservoir com-
pletely each time.
• Make sure the hose is secure so there are no leaks. Direct the hose toward
the 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 the end of the hose is
level or down to let the water ow smoothly. The pump is powerful enough
to allow an upward travel of a few feet before reaching the drain, if neces-
sary.
• Select the desired humidity setting and fan speed on the unit to commence
pump draining.
IMPORTANT: To clean the pump lter, remove the reservoir from the unit
and manually pull the pump lter down and carefully remove it.. Clean the
lter (as shown in Figure I) using warm water. When re-inserting the pump
lter, ensure that the pump drain hose does not kink or block. Re-insert the
reservoir and resume operation.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the pump in near-freezing environments as
this can cause permanent damage to your unit!
IMPORTANT: The reservoir must always be in place for the unit to operate
-- even when using the Pump Drainage mode.
Plastic drain cap
Pump Hose
in down position
Pump Hose
returned to its place
Fig. 10

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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. Unlatch the air intake grille on the back of the unit
2. Pull lter downwards (Figure 11).
3. Wash the lter with clean water then dry.
4. Re-install the lter.
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. 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

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS:
Problem What to Check
Unit does not start
• Make sure the dehumidier plug is pushed completely into the outlet.
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box.
• Dehumidier has reached its preset level or bucket is full.
• Reservoir is not in the proper position.
• Make sure three minutes have elapsed from time unit has been powered
on.
Dehumidier 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 dehumidier.
• The humidity control may not be set low enough.
• Check that all doors, windows and other openings are securely closed.
• Room temperature is too low, below 41°F (5°C).
• There is a kerosene heater or something giving o water vapor in the
room.
The unit makes a loud noise
when operating
• The air lter is clogged.
• The unit is tilted instead of upright as it should be.
• The oor surface is not level.
Frost appears on the coils • This is normal. The dehumidier has an auto–defrost feature.
Water on oor • Hose to connector or hose connection may be loose.
• Even though you’re using the reservoir, the back drain plug is open.
DISPLAY:
Shows the set % RH (Relative Humidity level) from 35% to 85% or auto start/stop time (0-24) while setting,
then returns to show the actual (+/-5% accuracy) room humidity level in a range of 30% RH to 90%RH.
DISPLAY ERROR CODES AND PROTECTION CODES:
AS) Humidity sensor error—Unplug the unit and plug it back in. If error repeats, call for service.
ES) Temperature sensor error—Unplug the unit and plug it back in. If error repeats, call for service.
P2- Reservoir is full or reservoir is not seated correctly—Empty the reservoir and replace it in the right posi-
tion.
EC) Unit malfunction—Please make sure whether the environment temperature is suitable for the stated tem-
perature in the manual or not. If not, please operate the unit under the stated temperature. If the environ-
ment temperature is suitable for the stated temperature, please call for service.
CONTACT CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Internet: www.impecca.com
Phone: [phone]
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