Pifco P44018 Mounting instructions

MODEL P44018
YOUR SAFETY &
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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PORTABLE
DEHUMIDIFIER

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TECHNICAL DATA
Description: Portable Dehumidier
Model: P44018
Input: 100 - 240V ~50/60Hz
Output: 245W
Removable Water Tank: 2.2L
DOCUMENTATION
We declare that this product conforms to the following product legislation in accordance with the
following directive(s):
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
RK Wholesale LTD Quality Assurance, United Kingdom
WARRANTY
This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of original purchase. If any defect arises due
to faulty materials of workmanship, the faulty products must be returned to the place of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer.
The following conditions apply:
• The product must be returned to the retailer with proof of purchase.
• The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this
instruction guide.
• It must be used only for domestic purposes.
• It does not cover wear and tear, damage, misuse or consumable parts.
• RK Wholesale LTD has limited liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.
• This guarantee is only Valid in the UK and Eire Only.
An extended warranty is available for this appliance.
See back page for details.

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WIRING SAFETY FOR UK USE ONLY
IMPORTANT
As the colours in the
mains lead of this
appliance may not
correspond with the
coloured markings
identifying the terminals
in your plug, please
proceed as follows:
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue neutral [N] Brown live [L]
Green/Yellow [EARTH]
Plug Fitting Details (Where Applicable).
The wire coloured blue is the neutral and must
be connected to the terminal marked [N] or
coloured black.
The wire coloured brown is the live wire and
must be connected to the terminal marked [L] or
coloured red.
The wire coloured green/yellow must be
connected to the terminal marked with the letter
[E] or marked .
On no account must either the brown or the blue
wire be connected to the [EARTH] terminal .
Always ensure that the cord grip is fastened
correctly.
The plug must be tted with a fuse of the same
rating already tted and conforming to BS 1362
and be ASTA approved.
If in doubt consult a qualied electrician who will
be pleased to do this for you.
Non-Rewireable Mains Plug
If your appliance is supplied with a non-
rewireable plug tted to the mains lead and
should the fuse need replacing, you must use an
ASTA approved one (conforming to BS 1362 of
the same rating).
If in doubt, consult a qualied electrician who will
be pleased to do this for you.
If you need to remove the plug – disconnect
it from the mains – and then cut it o of the
mains lead and immediately dispose of it in a
safe manner. Never attempt to reuse the plug or
insert it into a socket outlet as there is a danger
of an electric shock.
WARNING:
This Appliance MUST be Earthed
FUSE

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PRODUCT SAFETY
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:
• Check that the voltage of the
main circuit corresponds with
the rating of the appliance
before operating.
• Please ensure that the appliance
is used on a stable, level, and
heat resistant surface.
• DO NOT immerse cords, plugs
or any part of the appliance in
water or any other liquid.
• DO NOT leave the appliance
unattended while it is operating.
• Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by
or near children or pets.
• This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge
if they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the
appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• Switch o at the wall socket
then remove the plug from
the socket when not in use or
before cleaning.
• If the supply cord or appliance
is damaged, stop using the
appliance immediately and seek
advice from the manufacturer
or its service agent or a similarly
qualied person.
• DO NOT let the cord hang over
the edge of a table or counter or
let it come into contact with any
hot surfaces.
• The use of accessory
attachments is not
recommended by the appliance
manufacturer apart from those
supplied with this product. DO
NOT use extension cords with
the appliance.
• DO NOT pull the plug out by the
cord as this may damage the
plug and/or the cable.
• DO NOT use this product for
anything other than its intended
use.
• This appliance is for household
use only.
• DO NOT carry the appliance by
the power cord.
• DO NOT use the appliance
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• DO NOT operate with wet
hands.
• Do not place the power cord in
a position where it can be pulled
on by children or animals or
tripped over.
• DO NOT leave the appliance
unattended during use. Always
unplug the unit when not in use
or before cleaning.
• Always operate the appliance on
a smooth, even, stable surface.
DO NOT place the unit on a hot
surface.
• Ensure that the unit is switched
o after use.
• The manufacturer does not
accept responsibility for any
damage or injury caused by
improper or incorrect use,
or for repairs carried out by
unauthorised personnel.
• In case of technical problems,
switch o the product and
DO NOT attempt to repair it
yourself. Return the appliance
to an authorised service facility
for examination, adjustment or
repair. Always insist on
the use of original spare parts.
Failure to comply with the above
mentions precautions and
instructions, could aect the
safe operation of this product.
• Your appliance must never be
switched on through an external
timer or any kind of separate
remote control system.
• In the unlikely event the
appliance develops a fault,
stop using it immediately and
seek advice from the Customer
Support Team.
HIGH VOLTAGE

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BEFORE YOUR FIRST USE:
1. Remove your appliance from the packaging.
2. Check that there is no damage to the cord or any visible damage to the body or lters.
3. Your appliance is now ready for normal use.
Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Instruction Manual
Dehumidier
Drain Pipe
1. Handle
2. Control panel
3. Air Outlet
4. Filter box
5. Water tank (not shown)
6. Power cord (not shown)
7. Castors
Control Panel
1. High Fan on LED
2. Low Fan on LED
3. Timer on LED
4. Humidity & timer LCD
5. Humidity set LED
6. Power on LED
7. Water full LED
8. Water level reset button
9. Power button
10. Humidity adjust button
11. Timer adjust button
12. Fan speed adjust button

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USING YOUR APPLIANCE
1. Place the dehumidier so that it has 20cm
of free space all the way around.
2. Plug the appliance in to suitable power
outlet. The Power indication light will turn
green when the unit is plugged in.
3. Press the button once to start
operation. Press it again to stop
operation.
4. Press the button to toggle between
a low and high speed fan.
5. Press the button to set the desired
humidity level of the room. The settings
are anywhere between 40% to 80% at
5% intervals. Once the room humidity has
reached 2% below the selected humidity,
the compressor will stop then the fan
will stop 3 minutes later. Once the room
regains humidity 2% above that selected,
the compressor and fan will start after 3
minutes.
6. Press the button to set the timer so
the dehumidier will automatically start
from 1 to 24 hours. The dehumidier will
start automatically when it reaches the
set start time. I.E. if the current time is 12
noon and you want the dehumidier to
start at 2pm, then set the timer to 02.
7. To cancel the timer press the until the
timer reaches 00. The timer can also be
cancelled by pressing the button. If
the water tank becomes full, you will need
to empty the tank and replace, the timer
will then continue from where it left o.
Note: The timer will not work if the room
humidity is above the selected humidity setting.
Adjust the humidity setting to below the room
humidity which appear on the LCD screen.
8. When the tank is full, the water full LED
will illuminate and the dehumidier will
switch o automatically and emit 15
beeps.
REMOVABLE WATER TANK
1. Lightly press on the sides of the tank with
both hands and pull the tank out gently.
2. Discard the collected water.
Note: Do not remove the oat from the water
tank. The water full sensor will no longer be
able to detect the water level correctly without
the oat and water may develop a leak.
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3. When replacing the water tank, press the
tank rmly into place with both hands. If
the tank is not positioned properly, the
tank full sensor will be activated, and the
dehumidier will not operate.
CONTINUOUS WATER DRAINAGE
1. The unit features a continuous drainage
port. Using a plastic pipe with an inner
diameter of 10mm (not supplied) insert
into the drain hole (on intermediate plate),
reach out from the water tank making
sure that the pipe is set in the notch of the
water tank and unit body.
2. Plumb the pipe to a suitable drain. If you
are unsure, seek advice from a qualied
plumber.
Note: The dehumidier will not operate unless
the tank is in place correctly.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The following checks will assist in the correction
of most problems which you may encounter
with your dehumidier. Before going through
the check list below, rst check the following
points:
The power cord must be connected rmly.
Should any problem persist after you have
made these checks consult your nearest
dealer.
Problem Possible
Cause
Solution
The unit
doesn’t
operate
Has the power
cord been
disconnected?
Plug the power
cord into the
outlet.
Is the tank
full indication
lamp blinking?
(The tank is full
or in a wrong
position.)
Empty the
water in the
drainage tank
and then
reposition the
tank.
Is the
temperature of
the room above
35°C or below
5°C?
The protection
device has
activated
and the unit
cannot be
started.
The
dehumidifying
function
doesn’t work
Is the air lter
clogged?
Clean the
air lter as
instructed
Is the intake
duct or
discharge duct
obstructed?
Remove the
obstruction
from the
discharge duct
or intake duct.
No air is
discharged
Is the air lter
clogged?
Clean the
air lter as
instructed
The
dehumidier
is noisy
Is the unit tilted
or unsteady?
Move the unit
to a stable,
sturdy location.
Is the air lter
clogged?
Clean the
air lter as
instructed.
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CLEANING & CARE
To clean the body.
• Wipe it with a soft damp cloth.
To clean the air lter.
• Lift the handle and slide the lter grille up.
• Remove the lter from the lter grille
• Run a vacuum cleaner lightly over the
surface of the air lter to remove any dirt.
If the air lter is exceptionally dirty, wash it
with warm water and a mild cleanser and
dry thoroughly.
• Reverse the procedure to replace the lter
into the dehumidier.
STORAGE
If the unit is not being used for a long period of
time:
• Empty any water from the tank.
• Fold up the power supply cord.
• Clean the air lter.
• Store in a safe, dry place, out of reach of
children.
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WARNING:
DO NOT IMMERSE ANY ELECTRICAL PART
OF THE APPLIANCE IN WATER SUCH AS
MOTOR UNITS OR PLUGS.
PLEASE SEE CLEANING SECTION FOR
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT
Appliances bearing the symbol shown here
may not be disposed of in domestic rubbish.
You are required to dispose of old electrical
and electronic appliances like this separately.
Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or
www.recyclenow.co.uk
for access to information about the recycling
of electrical items.
Please visit www.weeeireland.ie for access to
information about the recycling of electrical
items purchased in Ireland.
The WEEE directive, introduced in August
2006, states that all electrical items must be
recycled, rather than taken to landll.
Please arrange to take this appliance to your
local Civic Amenity site for recycling, once it
has reached the end of its life.

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we are oering you an extra 2 year peace of mind.
*To receive your extra guarantee period, register your appliance online
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