Kogan KADHM16LXXA User manual

Table of Contents
Information on humidity...............................................................................................................................2
Product & Accessory Description.............................................................................................................2
Safety...................................................................................................................................................................3
Fundamental Safety Warnings.............................................................................................................3
Appropriate Use.........................................................................................................................................3
eneral Safeguards...................................................................................................................................3
Instructions..................................................................................................................................................4
Electrical Connections.............................................................................................................................4
Installation.........................................................................................................................................................4
Draining into the tank..............................................................................................................................4
Continuous external draining................................................................................................................4
Instructions for fitting castors..............................................................................................................5
How to Dehumidify........................................................................................................................................6
Description of buttons.............................................................................................................................6
Display...........................................................................................................................................................6
Mode selection.................................................................................................................................................6
Dehumidifying mode................................................................................................................................7
Dry mode......................................................................................................................................................7
Smart mode.................................................................................................................................................7
Fan mode......................................................................................................................................................7
Cleaning and Maintenance..........................................................................................................................7
Cleaning the cabinet.................................................................................................................................8
Cleaning the filter......................................................................................................................................8
End of season care....................................................................................................................................8
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................................8
Technical Specifications...............................................................................................................................9
Operating Limits........................................................................................................................................9
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Please read this manual carefully before use. Keep a copy handy for future reference.
Information on humidity
Air always contains a certain amount of water in the form of vapour. This determines
the level of humidity in the atmosphere. The capacity of air to hold water vapour
increases with temperature.
Due to this, as the temperature in our home decreases, the vapour contained in the air
condenses and can be seen on cold surfaces in the room such as walls, windows,
mirrors etc.
The purpose of a dehumidifier is to remove the excess moisture from the air, which will
avoid the damage caused by condensation.
It has been determined that the optimum environmental conditions for our well being
and for the home is between 40% to 60% relative humidity. With very low
temperatures, you are recommended to heat rooms minimally.
With heating, the condensation formed by water vapour on walls and windows will be
collected by the dehumidifier. Air leaving the dehumidifier is normally about 1°C warmer
than room temperature.
Product & Accessory Description
1. Control panel 2. Water level viewing window 3. Condensate collection tank
4. Lifting handle 5. Air intake grille 6. Air filter
7. Air outlet grille 8. Castors* 9. Drain hose*
10. Drain hose connector* 11. asket joint* *optional accessories
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Safety
Fundamental Safety Warnings
DAN ER! This is an electrical appliance. It is therefore important to respect the
following safety warnings:
•Do not touch the appliance with wet hands.
•Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
•Make sure the mains socket used is always accessible, enabling you to unplug the
appliance when necessary.
•Always unplug the appliance using the plug itself. Never pull on the cord.
•To disconnect the appliance completely from the electricity supply, the plug
must be removed from the power socket.
•If the appliance malfunctions, do not attempt to repair it. Turn the appliance off,
unplug it from the power supply and contact the Kogan customer support team.
•Do not move the appliance by pulling on the power cable.
•It is dangerous to modify or alter the appliance in any way.
•If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a Kogan technician in
order to avoid electrical shock or fire risks.
•Do not use extension leads.
•Keep packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene foam) out of reach of
children and babies.
•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. Always supervise
children. Make sure they do not play with the appliance.
Appropriate Use
This appliance is designed and produced for domestic use only.
Use this appliance only as described in this instruction manual.
As with all electrical equipment, the instructions aim to cover as many eventualities as
possible, however caution and common sense should be applied when operating and
installing this appliance.
eneral Safeguards
•Do not install the appliance in rooms containing gas, oil or sulphur. Do not install
near sources of heat.
•Do not use the appliance on a sloping surface.
•Keep the appliance at least 50cm away from flammable substances (alcohol
etc..) or pressurised containers (e.g. aerosol cans).
•Do not rest heavy or hot objects on top of the appliance.
•Always transport the appliance upright or resting on one side. Remember to
drain the condensate tank before moving the appliance. Wait at least 1 hour after
transporting and placing the appliance in its position before starting it up.
•R134a refrigerant complies with European environmental standards, however you
should still avoid perforating the refrigerant circuit. At the end of its working life,
consign the appliance to a specialist collection center.
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: this unit contains fluorinated greenhouse
gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol.
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Maintenance and disposal must be carried out by qualified personnel only
(R134a, WP=1300).
•The materials used for packaging can be recycled.
•Do not use appliance outdoors.
•Do not obstruct the air intake or outlet.
•Do not use the appliance in laundry rooms or bathrooms.
Instructions
Read these instructions carefully before installing and/or using the appliance.
•Keep a copy of these instructions. If ownership of the appliance is transferred to
another owner, they should also be given a copy of these instructions.
•Failure to respect these instructions may result in injury or damage to the
appliance. Kogan.com is not liable for damaged derived from failing to following
these instructions.
Electrical Connections
After moving the appliance, wait at least an hour before turning it back on again.
Before plugging the appliance in to the mains socket, check that:
•The mains power supply corresponds to the working voltage indicated on the
rating plate.
•The power socket and electrical circuit are adequate for the appliance.
•The power socket is adequately earthed.
Installation
Position the appliance in the room in the room to be dehumidified. A free space of at
least 50cm must be left at the front of the dehumidifier, so as to not block the air outlet.
For efficient ventilation, a space of about 5~10cm should be left at the back of the
appliance. The condensate may then be drained in one of the following ways:
Draining into the tank
The condensate can be drained directly into the tank, which can
then be easily removed (refer to Fig 1).
Continuous external draining
If the appliance is to be operating for long periods but you are unable to empty the
tank regularly, you are recommended to use the continuous drain facility:
1. Remove the continuous drain cap by turning it anti-clockwise (fig 2).
2. Insert the gasket joint into the drain hose connector, then faster the drain hose
connector onto the spout by turning it clockwise (fig 3 & fig 4).
3. Fasten the drain hose to the connector (fig 5).
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4. Make sure the end of the hose is no higher than the spout, or
water could remain in the tank. Make sure there are no kinks
in the hose (Fig 6).
NOTE: Keep the rubber bung close to the spout.
Instructions for fitting castors
1. Unplug from the mains socket and empty the tank
(if full).
2. Remove the rubber caps from the bottom of the
appliance by pulling forcefully or using pliers (see
Fig 7/1).
3. Fit the castors by inserting the pins into the holes
(see Fig 7/2).
NOTE: While fitting the castors, do not tilt the appliance at
an angle of more than 45°. After fitting the castors, wait
for at least an hour before using the dehumidifier again.
How to Dehumidify
Description of buttons
ON/Standby: toggles the unit between running and standby mode.
MODE: selects operating modes between dehumidifying, dry, smart and fan.
FAN: selects fan speed.
Hygrometer/thermometer: Temporarily displays the temperature and humidity
measured in the room by the appliance. Measurements displayed are indicative only.
Humidity increase/decrease: Adjusts the percentage of humidity present in the room,
increasing or reducing it by steps of 5%.
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Display
Hygrometer /
thermometer button
ON/Standby button
Fan button
Decrease
humidity
button
Increase
humidity
button MODE button

Display
The following are the meanings of the codes or symbols that may be displayed:
Indicates that the appliance is in standby mode.
Indicates that the tank is full, absent or positioned incorrectly.
Indicates that the appliance is operating at low temperatures. In
this situation, ventilation cycles are alternated with
dehumidification cycles to avoid the formation of ice. For use in
particularly cold environments, you are recommended to heat the
room to raise the ambient temperature, even minimally. This
allows the dehumidifier to operate in conditions that improve its
performances and accelerate the dehumidifying process.
Indicates that there may be a fault with the probes, or that the
humidity in the room is too low to be measured.
Mode selection
1. Plug the appliance into the mains socket.
2. will be displayed to indicate that the appliance is in standby mode and is
therefore ready for operation.
If is displayed, empty the tank or position it correctly.
3. Press the ON/Standby button.
Dehumidifying mode
Press the MODE button and choose the dehumidifying mode.
“ ” and the level of relative humidity previously set are displayed.
Press the “+” or “-” button to set the desired humidity (30% means a dry environment,
80% means a humid environment).
Press the “ ” button to modify the fan speed (MIN/MAX).
When MAX speed is selected, the appliance operates at maximum dehumidifying
power.
When MIN speed is selected, the appliance operates at low power and the operational
noise will also be less.
Press the “ ” button to display the room temperature (“ ” symbol) and the relative
humidity (“ ”) of the room in sequence.
When the appliance reaches the set level of humidity it will stop and the fan will come
on at regular intervals to maintain a correct relative humidity reading.
As soon as the humidity increases above the set point, the appliance will automatically
resume the dehumidification operation.
Dry mode
In dry mode, the appliance operates constantly at maximum power.
This mode is useful to dehumidify the room rapidly.
Press the MODE button, then choose Dry mode (“ ” symbol on).
Relative humidity and fan speed cannot be set.
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Smart mode
This dehumidifies automatically.
According to the room conditions, the appliance will automatically establish the optimal
settings for maximum comfort.
Press the MODE button, then select Smart mode.
The “ ” symbol will appear on the display.
Relative humidity and fan speed cannot be set.
Fan mode
Press the MODE button and select Fan mode.
The “ ” symbol will appear on the display.
Press the “ ” button to select the required fan speed (MIN/MAX).
Cleaning and Maintenance
Always unplug the appliance from the power socket before performing any cleaning or
maintenance operations. For safety reasons, never wash the dehumidifier using water.
Cleaning the cabinet
•Clean the appliance using a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.
•Do not use petrol, alcohol or solvents to clean the appliance.
•Do not spray liquid insecticide or similar products that may deform the plastic.
Cleaning the filter
If the filter is dirty, the air circulation is compromised and
therefore the efficiency of the dehumidifying and air
purifying process decreases. It is therefore good practice
to clean the filter at regular intervals. The frequency
depends on the duration and conditions of operation.
If the unit is used constantly or systematically, you are
recommended to clean the filter once a week.
End of season care
If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time, please:
•After unplugging the appliance from the power socket, empty the water tank.
•Clean and reposition the filter.
•Cover the appliance with a plastic cover to protect it from dust.
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Troubleshooting
Check the following points before contacting the Kogan customer support team.
Problem Cause Solution
The appliance is operating in
dehumidifying mode, but the
humidity is not decreasing.
The filter is blocked. Clean the filter.
The temperature or humidity in the
room are already too low.
In certain conditions, it is normal for
the appliance to not dehumidify. In
these cases, we recommend you heat
the environment.
The room is too big for the
dehumidifying power of the
appliance.
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Too many sources of humidity in
the room (pots of boiling water, a
shower etc..)
-
The humidity set point is too high. Decrease the humidity set point.
The appliance does not work
for 3 minutes after start up.
The internal safety device has been
tripped.
Wait for 3 minutes to pass.
Ft is displayed. The tank is missing. Replace the tank.
The tank is full. Empty the tank.
The tank is incorrectly positioned. Position the tank correctly.
* is displayed. The temperature in the room is
very low.
Increase the room temperature.
PF is displayed. One of the sensors on the
appliance is faulty, or the humidity
in the room is too low or too high
to be measured correctly.
See if the appliance starts working
again when moved into another room
with a level of humidity within the
operating limits indicated in the
“Technical Specifications” section.
If the problem persists, contact the
Kogan customer support team.
Technical Specifications
Freezing Protection Device: Yes
Hygrometer: Yes
Fan Speeds: 2
Air Filter: Yes
Dimensions (HxLxD): 485x375x190mm
Tank Capacity: 3 litres
Operating Limits
Temperature: 2°C – 32°C
Relative Humidity: 30% - 90%
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