INVENTOR DE-MDDT08 User manual

Dehumidifier
User’s Manual
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dehumidier. For correct use of
this unit, please read this manual
carefully and keep it for future
reference.
DE-MDDT08
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SOCIABLE REMARK
DISPOSAL: Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection
of such waste separately for special treatment 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 manufacture 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 the ground-water and nd their way into the food
chain.
When using this dehumidier in the European countries, the following information
must be followed:

1
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning.......................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Caution ........................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical information............................................................................................................................................................................3
OPERATIING THE UNIT
When using the unit ..............................................................................................................................................................................6
Removing the collected water ..........................................................................................................................................................7
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care and cleaning of the dehumidier..........................................................................................................................................8
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Troubleshooting tips.............................................................................................................................................................................9
CONTROL PADS ON THE DEHUMIDIFIER
Indicator lights .........................................................................................................................................................................................4
Control pads..............................................................................................................................................................................................4
Other features ..........................................................................................................................................................................................5
IDENTIFICATIO OF PARTSN
Identication of parts............................................................................................................................................................................5
Positioning the unit ...............................................................................................................................................................................6
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use a nd maintain your air conditioner
properly. Just a little preventive c are on your part can s ave you a great deal of time
and money over the life of your air conditioner. You'll find many a nswers to c ommon
problems in the c hart of troubleshooting tips. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting
Tips first, you may not need to call for service a t all.
Read This Manual
CAUTION
T his a ppliance c an be us ed by c hildren a ged from 8 years a nd a bove a nd persons
with reduced physical, s ensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience a nd
knowledge if they have been given s upervision or instruction c oncerning use of the
a ppliance in a s afe way a nd unders tand the hazards involved. C hildren s hall not play
the a ppliance. C leaning a nd user maintenance s hall not be made by children without
s upervision. ( be a pplicable for the E uropean C ountries )
T his a ppliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical ,s ensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience a nd knowledge, unless
they have been given s upervision or instruction concerning use of the a ppliance by a
person responsible for their s afety. (be a pplicable for other countries except the
E uropean C ountries )
C hildren s hould be s upervised to e nsure that they do not play with the a ppliance.
If the s upply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its s ervice
a gent or s imilarly qualified pers ons in order to a void a hazard.
T he a ppliance s hall be installed in a ccordance with national wiring regulations.
T he a ppliance with e lectric heater shall have at least 1 meter space to the combustible
materials.
C ontact the a uthorised s ervice technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
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2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not exceed the rating
of the power outlet or
connection device.
Do not modify power cord
length or share the outlet
with other appliances
Disconnect the power if
strange sounds, smell, or
smoke comes from it.
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 re and electric
shock.
It may cause electric shock or re
due to heat generation.
It may cause electric shock.
It may cause failure of machine
or electric shock.
It contains contaminants and
could make you sick.
It may cause electric shock or re.
Plastic parts may melt and cause
a re.
It may cause electrical shock or
injury.
It may cause an explosion or re.
Do not operate or stop the
unit by switching on or o
the power.
Do not insert or pull out
plug with wet hands.
You should never try to take
apart or repair the unit by
yourself.
Do not drink or use the
water drained from the unit.
Do not damage or use an
unspecied power cord.
Do not place the unit near
a heat source.
Before cleaning, turn o
the power and unplug the
unit.
Do not us e the machine n ear
flammable gas o r c ombus tibles , s uch
as gas oline, benzene, thinner, etc.
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CAUTION
Do no t use the unit in small
space s.
Lack of ven tilation can caus e
overheating and re.
Do not put in places where
water may splash onto the
unit.
Water ma y ente r the u nit and
degrade the insula tion. I t may
cause an el ectric shock or re .
Place the u nit on a
level, sturd y sec tion
of the oor.
If the unit falls ove r, it may
cause water to sp ill and
dama ge be longings, or
cause electr ical sh ock or
re.
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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 classied by the following indications.
This symbol indicates t he possibili ty of death o r serio us inju ry.
Mean ings o f sym bols u sed in this m anual are a s show n below.
Always do this.
Never do this.
C AUT ION
This symbol indicates t he possibility of in jury or dam age to property.
WAR NING
WA RNING
It may cause bucket full protect of
the unit and cause electric shock.
Do not take the water buc-
ket out during operation.

3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do no t cov er the intake or
exhau st ope nings with
cloths or towels.
A lack o f air f low can lea d
to overheating and re.
Nev er insert your nger o r
other foreign objects i nto grills
or openings. Take spec ial c are
to warn children of these
dangers.
Do not use in areas
where chemicals are
handled.
This w ill cau se the unit
deterioration due to
chemicals a nd so lvents
dissol ved in the a ir.
Care should be ta ken w hen
using the unit in a room with
the following pers ons:
Infants, chil dren, elderly peo ple,
and people not s enstive to
humidity.
You may be injured if y ou
fall or if the u nit falls ove r.
Wa ter may s pill inside the
unit, cau sing insu lation
failure an d ele ctrical
shoc k or re.
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It may cause failure of
appliance or accident.
There is danger of re or
electric shock.
Do not place heavy object on the
power cord a nd take c are s o that
the cord is not compressed.
Operation without lters
may cau se fa ilure.
Always insert the lters
securely. Clean lter
once every two weeks.
CAUTION
Do not climb up on
or sit on the unit.
If water enters the unit, turn
the unit o and disconnect the
power , contact a qualied
service technician.
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Do not place ower
vases or other water
container on top of
the unit.
The m anufa ctures name plate is loca ted on the re ar pan el of the unit and conta ins ele ctrica l and other
technical da ta spe cic to this u nit.
Be su re the unit is pro perly grounded. To minimize shock and f ire ha zards , proper gro unding is im portant.
The p ower cord is equ ipped with a three -prong grounding plug for protection a gainst shock
hazar ds.
Your unit must be used in a pro perly grounded wall rec eptacle. If t he wa ll rece ptacle you in tend to use is
not adequately grounded or p rotected by a tim e dela y fuse or cir cuit breaker , have a qua lied electrician
install the proper recep tacle.
Ensur e the recep tacle i s acce ssible after the unit installation.
Do no t use exten sion c ords or an adap ter pl ugs w ith th is uni t. Howe ver, if it is nec essar y to use an
extension c ord, u se an appro ved Dehumidier exten sion c ord only (ava ilable at most loca l hard ware
stores ).
To avo id the possi bility of pers onal injury, alwa ys dis conne ct the power supp ly to the un it, before in stalling
and/or serv icing.
Electrical Information
It may cause electric shock
or failure of appliance.

4
CONTROL PADS ON THE DEHUMIDIFIER
Control panel(2)
33
11
22
44
Indicator lights
P ower on indicator light(green)
Low fan s peed indicator light(green)
Dis play
S hows the s et % humidity level or auto s tart/stip time
(0-24) while s etting, then s hows the a ctual(+5% a ccuracy)
room % humidity level.
E rror C odes :
AS - Humidity module s ensor error--U nplug the unit a nd
plug it back in. If error repeats, call for service.
E S - Tube Temperature s ensor error-- Unplug the unit a nd
plug it back in. If error repeats, call for service.
E C -R efrigerant leakage detection-- W ith this new technology,
the display area will appear E C when the unit detects
refrigerant leakage , call for s ervice.
P rotec tion C ode:
P 2- B ucket is full or bucket is not in the right position--
E mpty the bucket and replace in the right position.
99
TIME R P ad
C ontinue P ad
S elect for the dehumidifier to operate
continuously for maximum dehumidification
until the bucket is full. The H umidity s et
control pads cannot be used when
C ontinuous operation is on.P ress this pad
again to c ancel C ontinuous operation.
88
Control pads
Th e c on tro l pa ne l of th e d eh um id i er y ou p ur ch as ed m ay b e lo ok li ke o ne o f th e fo llo wi ng :
11
22
33
44
55
66
77
88 99
1 01 0 111 212
Control panel(1)
11 33
212
55
Auto defrost operation on indicator light(green)
66
Timer on indicator light(green)
77
C ontinuous operation on indicator light(green)
Bucket full indicator light(red)
P ress to initiate the Auto s tart or Auto s top
feature, in conjuction with the a nd pads.
010
UP ( )/DOWN( ) P ads
Humid ity S et C ontrol P ads
T IME R S et C ontrol P ads
Use the U p/Down pads to s et the Auto s tart or
Auto s top time from 0.0 to 2 4.
The humidity level can be s et within a range of
35%R H(R elative H umidity) to 85%R H(R elative
Humidity) in 5% increments.
For drier air, press the pad a nd s et to a lower
percent value(% ).
For damper air, press the pad a nd s et a higher
percent value(% ).
S IL E NT P ad
111
P ress to turn the dehumidifier on a nd o.
C ontrol the fan s peed. P ress to s elect either High
or Low fan s peed. S et the fan control to H igh for
maximum moisture removal. W hen the humidity
has been reduced a nd quiet operation is
preferred, set the fan c ontrol to L ow.
P OW E R P ad
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5
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
Identification of parts
Other features
B ucket F ull L ight
G lows when the bucket is ready to be
emptied, or when the bucket is removed
or not replaced in the proper position.
Auto Shut Off
The water level control switch s huts o the
dehumidifier when the bucket is full, or when
the bucket is removed or not replaced in the
proper position. When the s etting humidity
is reached, the unit will be s hut o a utomatically.
Power Cord
Air Outlet grille
Drain hose outlet (see page 7)
Air lter (behind the air intake grille)
Power Plug
Power cord band (Used only when storing the unit.)
Front
Rear
Control panel
Air intake grille
Water bucket
Handle
99
010
77
55
66
88
33
11
22
44
Fig.1
Fig.2
Wait 3 minutes before resuming operation
After the unit ha s s topped, it ca n not be r es tart
opertation in the firs t 3 minutes . T his i s to protect
the u nit. O pe ra tion will a utomatically s tart a fter
3 m inutes .
NOTE:All the pictures in the manual are
for explanation purposes only.Your unit
may be slightly dierent.The actual shape
shall prevail.The operations and functions
are the same.
99
When frost builds up on the evaporator coils, the
compressor will cycle o a nd the fan will continue to
run until the frost disappears.
Auto Defrost
Auto-Restart
If the unit breaks o unexpectedly due to the power cut, it will restart
with the previous function s etting automatically when the power
resumes.
Setting the Timer
When the unit is on, press the T imer button to a ctieve the AUTO
S TOP featrue. When the unit is o, press this button to a ctieve the
AUTO START feature
P ress or hold the U P or DOWN button to change the Auto time by
0.5 hour increments, up to 10 hours, then a t 1 hour increments up to
24 hours. T he control will count down the time remaining until start.
The s elected time will register in 5 s econds a nd the s ystem will
automatically revert back to display the previous humidity s etting.
Turning the unit O N or OFF a t any time or adjusting the timer setting
to 0.0 will cancel the Auto S tart or Auto S top feature.
When L E D display window displays the code of P 2, the Auto S tart
or Auto S top feature will also be c ancelled.
55
66
77
88
1 01 0
11
22
33
44

6
OPERATING THE UNIT
When using the unit
W hen rst using the dehumidier, o perate the unit continuously 24 hours.
O O O O
This unit is designed to operate with a working e nvironment between 5 C (41 F) a nd 35 C (95 F) .
If the unit has been s witched off a nd nee ds to be switched on a gain quickly, a llow a pproximately
three minutes for the correct operation to re sume.
Do not connect the dehumidier to a multiple s ocket outlet, which is a lso being used for other electrical a ppliances .
Se lect a s uitable loca tion, making sure you have ea sy a cc es s to a n electrica l outlet.
Plug the unit into a 115V~6 0Hz/220~240V 50Hz (R efer to the nameplate located on the side/rear of the unit ) electrical
socket-outlet with earth connection.
Make sure the Water bucket is correctly tted otherwise the unit will not operate properly.
A dehumidier operating in a bas ement will have little or no
effect in drying an a djacent enclose d storage area , s uch as a
c lose t, unless there is a dequate circulation of a ir in a nd out of
the area .
Air outlet grille
Air intake
grille
20cm or more
20cm or more 20cm or more
20cm or more
40cm or
more
Positioning the unit
Do not use outdoors.
T his dehumidifer is intended for indoor res idential
a pplications only. T his dehumidier s hould not be used
for commercial or industrial a pplications.
P lace the dehumidier on a smooth, level oor s trong
e nough to s upport the unit with a full bucket of water.
Allow a t lea st 2 0cm of a ir spac e on a ll sides of the unit
for good air circulation.
P lace the unit in a n area where the temperature will not
O O
fa ll below 5 C (41 F) . T he c oils can bec ome covered with
O O
frost at temperatures below 5 C (41 F) , w hich may re duce
performance.
P lace the unit away from the clothes dryer, hea ter or radiator.
U se the unit to prevent moisture damage anywhere books
or valuables a re s tored.
U se the dehumidier in a bas ement to help prevent
m oisture damage.
T he dehumidier mus t be operated in a n enclos ed
a rea to be mos t eective.
C lose a ll doors, windows and other outside openings
to the room.
Fig.4
Casters(Install at four points on the bottom
of unit)
Casters can only move laterally.
Do not force casters to move over carpet,
nor move the unit with water in the bucket.
(The unit may tip over and spill water.)
NOTE:Casters is optional,some models without.

7
Removing the collected water
There are two ways to remove collected water.
1. Use the bucket
When the bucket is full, the unit will automatically
stop running, and the Full indicator light will ash.
Slowly pull out the bucket. Grip the left and right
handles securely, and carefully pull out straight so
water does not spill. Do not put the bucket on the oor
because the bottom of the bucket is uneven.
Otherwise the bucket will fall and cause the water
to spill.
Throw away the water from the water outlet (See Fig.7)
and replace the bucket. The bucket must be in place
and securely seated for the dehumidier to operate.
The machine will re-start when the bucket is restored
in its correct position.
NOTES:
When you remove the bucket, do not touch any parts
inside of the unit. Doing so may damage the product.
Be sure to push the bucket gently all the way into the
unit. Banging the bucket against anything or failing to
push it in securely may cause the unit not to operate.
2. Continuous draining
Fig.5
Fig.6
Fig.7
1. Pull out the bucket a little.
2. Hold both sides of the bucket
with even strength, and pull it
out from the unit.
3. Pour the water out.
Water can be automatically emptied into a oor
drain by attaching the unit with a water hose
( 12mm) (not included).
NOTE: When the continuous drain feature is not
being used,remove the drain hose from the outlet
and attach the rubber plug back to the drain outlet.
R emove the rubber plug from the back of the unit and s tore
it in a s afe location.
Inse rt the water hose into the unit from the drain outlet in the
bac k of the unit as s hown in F ig.8. Attach the water hose to
the drain hose outlet of the unit.Make sure the connection
of the water hose and the drain hose outlet of the unit is tight
and do not let the water leak.
T hen lead the water hose to the oor drain or a s uitable
drainage facility.T he drainage facilify should be lower than the
drain outlet of the unit.
B e sure to run the water hose sloping downward and let the
water to ow out s moothly.D o not install the water hose as
s hown Fi g.9a a nd F ig.9 b.
OPERATING THE UNIT
Fig.9aFig.9b
Do not block water ow by a rise. Do not block water ow by a retortion.
Fig.8
Remove the
rubber plug
Insert the water
hose from the
drain outlet
Water outlet

8
After turning o the unit, wait one day before emptying
the bucket.
Clean the main unit, bucket and air lter.
Wrap the cord and bundle it with the band(see Fig.16).
Cover the unit with a plastic bag.
Store the unit upright in a dry , well-ventilated place.
NOTE: You should loose the screw on the cover of the
bucket before clean it and then install it back.
4. When not using the unit for long time periods
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care and cleaning of the dehumidifier
Turn the dehumidier o and remove the plug
from the wall outlet before cleaning.
1. Clean 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.
2. Clean the bucket
Every few weeks, clean the bucket to prevent
growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. Partially
ll the bucket with clean water and add a little
mild detergent. Swish it around in the bucket,
empty and rinse.
NOTE: Do not use a dishwasher to clean the
bucket. After clean, the bucket must be in place
and securely seated for the dehumidier to operate.
Fig. 10 Fig. 11
Fig. 13
3. Clean the air filter
The air lter behind the front grille should be
checked and cleaned at least every 30 days
or more often if necessary.
NOTE: DO NOT RINSE OR PUT THE FILTER
IN AN AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER.
To remove:
Pull the water bucket out as shown in Fig.10.
Grip the tab on the lter and press them in slightly
to take them out from the lter holder,then pull out
the lter downward.(see Fig.11~13).
Clean the lter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and
let the lter dry before replacing it. Do not clean the
lter in a dishwasher.
To attach:
Insert the lter into the unit,then press the tab in on
the lter slightly and push the lter upward.(See
Fig.14 and Fig.15).
CAUTION:
DO NOT operate the dehumidier without a lter
because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance.
Grip the tab
on the lter
and press
them in.
Pull out the lter
downward.
Fig. 12
Tab
Fig. 14
Press the tab
in and push
the lter upward.
Fig. 15
Insert the lter.
Band
P ower c ord
Fig. 16

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Before calling for service, review the chart below rst yourself.
Problem What to check
Unit does not start
Dehumidier does not
dry the air as it should
Make sure the dehumidier s 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.
Bucket is not in the proper position.
,
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 selector may not be set low enough.
Check that all doors, windows and other openings are securely
closed.
Room temperature is too low, below 5 C(41 F).
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 unit has Auto defrost feature.
Water on oor
Hose to connector or hose connection may be loose.
Intend to use the bucket to collect water, but the back
drain plug is removed.
Power indicator light
ashes at 5 times per
second.
Temperature sensor or error. Unplug the unit
and plug it back in.If error repeats, call for service.
Humidity sensor