Kullhaus DDQ10L User manual

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User Manual
DDQ10L
desiccant dehumidifier

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - This appliance is intended for use in a domestic environment only. Any other use is not recommended by the
manufacturer and may cause re, electrical shocks or other injury to person or property. Place the unit in an upright position
on a stable, at surface.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed:
1. 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.
2. Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or plug, after it malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any way.
Return to an authorised service facility for examination and repair.
3. This unit should always be kept in an upright position to avoid any damage. Locate the unit on a at stable surface.
4. Check the household voltage to ensure it matches the units rated specication before operating.
5. Where possible, avoid the use of an extension cable as they may overheat and cause a risk of re. Only use an
extension cord after ensuring it is in perfect condition. Extension leads can also cause voltage drop which will
affect the dehumidier. Do not use the appliance in overloaded extension cord.
6. Do not use the appliance with Timer Plug Socket
7. Do not use the unit without the air lters and make sure that the lters are kept clean to avoid malfunction and
invalidating the warranty.
8. Operate this unit in an ambient temperature between 1ºC and 40ºC.
9. Ensure that the air inlets and outlets are not blocked or covered.
10. Do not place the unit too close to curtains or other objects - minimum distance 40cm.
11. When using the unit to dry wet clothes in the room, please keep the clothing at a safe distance from the unit to prevent
water from dropping onto the unit.
12. Never place anything on top of the unit and do not cover with any kind of material while in use.
13. This product is intended for domestic and light ofce use ONLY and not for commercial, industrial or outdoor use. Never
use in very damp rooms (bathroom for example).
14. To protect against electrical shocks, do not immerse unit, plug or cord in water, or spray with liquids.
15. Never unplug the power cord without pressing the « Power key» rst, as this could damage the unit. Never
unplug the dehumidier before the fan has stopped blowing.
16. Always unplug the unit when not in use or moving location. To disconnect from the power supply, grip the plug and pull
from the power socket. Never pull by the cord.
17. Always empty the water tank before storing the unit away.
18. Using the dehumidier in front of a warm radiator can result in the dehumidier not collecting any water because of the
heat from the radiator.
19. Do not run power cord under carpeting, or cover with rugs or runners. Arrange the cord away from areas where it may be
tripped over
20. Never operate or store the unit in direct sunlight.
21. To repair the unit, take it to a qualied service engineer. Repairs carried out by unqualied people may cause damage to
the unit or injury to persons or property and void the warranty.

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FEATURES
leave the clothes
more than 30cm
away
• Compressorless dehumidier ~ uses desiccant rotor technology
• Environmentally friendly with no harmful gasses & quiet in operation
• Moisture removal ~ 10litres/day (20 C, 60%RH )
• Water tank capacity ~ 4.2 litres
• Automatic dehumidication according to power level (H/L) and
humidity settings Didital humidity display
• 2, 4, 8, 12 hours timer
• Temperature range for use ~ 1ºC - 40ºC
• Light & portable with carry handle
• Removable water bucket with handle
• Auto restart after power cut
Once the power is restored after a power failure, the appliance will
continue to operate at the selected settings prior to the power failure.
• Ioniser for cleaner air
The device should always be operated under the supervision
of an adult who has read and understood the instructions for the
safe operation of the device.
When you press the OFF button, the fan will continue to operate for
2 minutes, before the device is switched off. This function is normal
and you should allow the dehumidier to work smoothly without
unplugging it until the operation is complete. For the desiccant
dehumidier it is important to cool and protect the internal
components after dehumidication.
Do not use the appliance to heat the room. The dehumidier is not
a heating fan. Excessive use of the dehumidier in LAUNDRY mode
can harm the device.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
THE CONTROL PANEL
Note: The humidity settings are displayed with single or two LEDs,
e.g. both 40% and 50% means 45%.

• Place the unit in an upright position on a stable, at surface.
• Please ensure the unit is a safe distance away
from a wall or furniture (see the right graphic).
• Please keep clothes at a safe
distance of 30 cm from air
outlet of the unit to prevent
water dripping into the unit.
• Where to position your
dehumidier? For best results
position the dehumidier
somewhere central like a
landing or a hallway. Do not
position in front of a radiator or
in direct sunlight.
UNIT SETUP
TO OPERATE SAFELY
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•Do not use the appliance
with Timer Plug Socket
• Keep the lters clean.
Never use the unit without lters

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Press power key to turn on or off the unit.
The appliance will be on with prior settings of last run, including humidity and fan settings, except timer.
The fan will continue to run for two minutes to help cooling and protecting the internal components. Once the power is restored
after a power failure, the appliance will continue to run the prior settings (including timer) before power failure.
Power key
Humidity setting
Press the humidity setting button to set the humidity in the following loops with 1 or 2 LED, 5% stage display:
KULLSAVE
Press the Humid button to select the target relative humidity, in steps of 5%, ideally 50-55%. If
the target humidity is lower than the room relative humidity, the humidity setting LED will light
steadily and the dehumidier will work for as long as it takes to achieve the goal.
When the desired relative humidity is reached, the LED humidity control indicator ashes, and
the dehumidier will enter energy saving mode: THERMAL RESISTANCE STOPS immediately,
and the fan will continue to work for 2 minutes, as the device needs to cool down. The device
will go to sleep mode for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes pause, the fan will start to run for 2 minutes to check that the relative humidity
is steady. Kullhaus DDQ10L will go back to work whenever the humidity level has increased
about 5% higher than the target level. Otherwise, it stops for another 15 minutes and so on.
The Energy Saving Smart Operation
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Mode setting
Press the MODE button to select modes in the following loop:
AUTO [ SMART OPERATION ]: automatically adjusts fan speed and the heater to achieve optimal
performance and lower consumption. When the relative humidity is 10% higher than the setting, the
dehumidier uses the high fan speed. When it is 5% or less it uses the low fan speed and low heater.
LOW: the machine runs with low fan speed and low heater.
HIGH: the machine runs with high fan speed and high heater.
LAUNDRY: While selecting the laundry mode, the display will show “Co “. In LAUNDRY, the Humidity
Setting is disabled (the humidity setting LEDs are all off) and the machine runs continuously (Continuous
Operation).
Note : The display will go beck to the ambient humidity level in 3 seconds after setting.
Ioniser setting
Press the «IONS» button to turn the ionizer on and off.
When the LED is on, the unit releases negative ions from the air outlet.
Timer setting
Press the TIMER button to set the timer and the remaining time is displayed with the operation:
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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It is important for the desiccant dehumidier to cool down after
the dehumidifying process. To release the heat generated during
operation. This is the reason why the fan continues to operate for
2 minutes. Never unplug the dehumidier before the dehumidier
cooling cycle is complete.

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UNDERSTANDING AND USING A DEHUMIDIFIER
How does the Kullhaus DDQ10L dehumidier work?
The desiccant dehumidier draws the air in from the room over the lters and drives it to the rotating wheel with the Zeolite
material, which absorbs the excess water out of the air. The heater and the fan blow hot and dry air on the Zeolite, eliminating
moisture from the wheel. Zeolite is now warm and dry again, and can absorb excessive humidity in the next cycle of
operation. The hot, humid air ends up on a metal surface that condenses excess moisture and water droplets end up in the
device’s water tank. The air coming out of the dehumidier is dry and about 10-12 ° C warmer than the air entering the unit.
Will a dehumidier do the whole house?
The Kullhaus DDQ10L dehumidier can cover a small 5 bedroom house. The volume of dry air created by dehumidier can
cover this space. In addition, it helps the fact that moist air always migrates to dry areas. So once you leave all the internal
doors open, the dehumidier will be able to capture excessive moisture and mold throughout the house.
Where to place the dehumidier?
When the dehumidier is used for the rst time in the room, it would be better to operate it primerily in the room that has the
biggest problem of excessive humidity. Set the desired humidity to 55% and let the dehumidier work continuously until it
drops the humidity to the desired level and stops working.
Then place the Kullhaus dehumidier in the central spot of the house, usually the beginning of the corridor that connects
all the rooms. The internal doors of the rooms should be open so that the dehumidier can absorb moisture! In homes with
multiple rooms separate by doors or long hallways, you may need to move the dehumidier from room to room as needed.
Important: Close windows in the home when running the dehumidier to reduce costs and to get the most benet from the
machine. You can ventilate the room for a few minutes in the morning, after turning off the dehumidier. Once you have
completed the ventilation of the house, close the windows and turn on the dehumidier again.
Does the Zeolite wheel need replacement;
The Zeolite material inside the desiccant dehumidier lasts for many years. More specically, its lifespan depends on how
«heavy» the use of the dehumidier is. In general, the zeolite wheel should be replaced every ve years. The reason is that
with time and use zeolite [porous absorption material], loses its absorbency and this makes it less efcient.
How many hours should the dehumidier work?
The answer would be: as many hours as it takes for moisture levels to fall to the ideal, healthy levels of about 55%.
At Kullhaus we encourage our customers to operate the dehumidier continuously, in automatic mode. In any case, Kullhaus
dehumidiers can achieve the desired humidity setting and maintain it accurately. When target humidity is reached the
dehumidier it will stop working. So the humidity inside is maintained at healthy levels and the house is protected.

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TO EMPTY THE BUCKET
1. When the bucket is full, the « FULL» led blinks and the unit stops in a few minutes.
2. Do not move the unit or remove the bucket if the machine is still operating, as water may leak, damage the unit or cause
an electric shock.
3. To remove the bucket, pull it out and lift carefully.
4. Pour the water away, clean the bucket and restore the cover and the bucket to the correct position.
NOTE:
• Clean the bucket with clean water if needed. Do not use solvent, abrasive or hot water.
• Do not remove or damage the oat in the bucket, or the unit cannot work correctly.
• The « FULL » led blinks if the bucket is not well in place.
TO DRAIN WATER
You may use a hose with an inner diameter of 12mm for continuous
drainage:
1. Remove the plug from the drain hole at the bottom of the bucket and
store it properly.
2. Fit the hose rmly on the drain connector. The tubing must have a
downward slope without creases and lead to drainage. If possible, place
the dehumidier at a certain height to maximize the downward slope of the
pipe.
Note: The bucket must be in the correct position for running.

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1. Turn off the unit, wait for the fan to stop and unplug from the power socket.
2. Clean the surface with a soft damp cloth.
3. Dry thoroughly with a towel after cleaning.
4. In order to avoid damage, do not wash the machine with water, or let water drip into the air inlet or outlet.
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the unit
If the lters are covered with dust, the airow and the performance of the unit will be affected. It is recommended to check and
clean the lters every two weeks. Never use the dehumidier without its lters.
1. Turn off the unit and remove the lter cover, pre-lter and Charcoal tler from the unit.
2. The pre-lter can be washed and wiped gently.
3. Vacum the Carbon tler. Never with water. It should be replaced after one year use.
4. Place the lter and the cover in position.
Cleaning the lters
1. Turn off the unit, wait for it to stop and unplug from the power socket.
2. Clean and dry the bucket. Leave the unit to drain for approximately one day.
3. Clean the lters and the unit. Cover the unit to prevent it from gathering dust.
Store the device in an upright position, in a cool dry place.
4. Do not expose to direct sunlight.
Before storing

Problem Possible Solution
The device does not dehumidify.
The water tank is full.
The water tank has not been replaced correctly.
Clean the air lters.
The relative humidity in the room where the dehumidier is operating is too low.
The operating range of the dehumidier is ≈ 1-40ºC approx. Beyong this
temperature range the dehumidier will stop operating.
I press the OFF button, the
fan continues to operate for 2
minutes before it is switched off.
It is normal. Desiccant dehumidier has to cool down after dehumidication.
Do not unplug or move the until the cooling operation is complete.
The dehumidier works, but
reduces the relative humidity
insufciently/there is little water in
the water tank.
The house is too big. This dehumidier can dry up to about a small ve bedroom
house.
There are too many sources of moisture. Bathing, washing, drying clothes and
cooking all puts moisture into the air. The dehumidier needs more time to operate.
There is too much ventilation. Close the doors.
The air lters are blocked and the reduced air ow is effecting performance.
Clean the lters.
Smell coming from the
dehumidier.
This is a normal and harmless smell from the Zeolite desiccant material. The smell
is due to the fact that zeolite absorbs odors from cigarettes, cosmetics, hair sprays,
building materials and new furniture, and when heated the smell is secreted in the
room. Operate the dehumidier in fresh air for 5-6 hours, e.g. at the balcony.
The “ CHECK ” led is blinking to
signify a blockage in the air inlet
or outlet
The lters are dirty or clogged. Please check and clean them.
Hose is tted for continuous
drainage but the water still goes
into the tank.
Negative air pressure in the room is pulling the water back into the dehumidier
overow. Make a 4mm hole into the top of the tube 30mm down from the spout. This
will introduce air into the tube and balance out the air pressure.
Place the dehumidier at a height so that there is a greater slope in the drain pipe.
Water not draining down the hose.
Water still goes into the tank.
This usually means that the dehumidier is standing on a non-at surface or that the
lters have not been cleaned or that dirt has clogged the dehumidier.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
WARNING: If there is still another problem, contact the seller or the specialised service. DO NOT
attempt to repair the appliance yourself, as this may result in electric shock and cancellation of your
warranty.
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The above technical details are for reference only. We reserve the right to modify them without notice.
Model DDQ10L
Power supply 220-240V~ 50Hz
Dehumidifying capacity 10 litres / day (20°C,60%RH)
Power consumption 740W(High) / 420W(Low)
Air ow H: 120 | L: 65 m³/h
For homes up to 5 bedroom house
Fan speed 2 High/Low
Capacity water container 4,2L
Sound pressure level H: 47 | L: 38 dB(A)
Operating range 1°C−40°C
Timer 2, 4, 8, 12h
Net weight 7,5 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH) 379 x 239 x 520mm
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU.
The appliance and packaging must be sorted and disposed of at the local recycling
center and processed in an ecological manner.

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There is a two year warranty on your dehumidier from the date of purchase.
All material or manufacturing defects will be repaired free of charge.
The following applies:
1. Any repairs or replacement of components during the warranty period will be not result in an extension of the warranty period.
2. The warranty will expire if any alterations have been made, not genuine components have been tted or if the dehumidier
has been repaired by a third party.
3. Components subject to normal wear and tear, such as the air lters, are not covered by the warranty.
4. The warranty is only valid on presentation of the original, unaltered, and date-stamped purchase receipt.
5. The warranty is not valid for:
• Damages is caused by actions that deviate from those as described in the user’s manual or by neglect.
• Damages caused from intervention of unauthorized personnel.
• Bad or insufcient maintenance.
• Factors for which the production factory does not have any responsibility (variations in power supply beyond the specications
of the unit, etc.), connection in non-grounded power supply socket etc.
• All claims for compensation, including consequential damage, will not be entertained.
6. In case of any unit’s damage you should refer to the company that sold the unit.
7. The transportation costs from and back to technical department and the probable insurance of the units are under the
customer’s choice and responsibility.
CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY

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