Silvercrest SLE 320 A2 User manual

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DEHUMIDIFIER SLE 320 A2
DEHUMIDIFIER
Operating instructions
RAZVLAŽILNIK ZRAKA
Navodila za uporabo
PÁRÁTLANÍTÓ
Használati utasítás
ODVLHČOVAČ VZDUCHU
Návod na obsluhu
ODVLHČOVAČ VZDUCHU
Návod k obsluze
LUFTENTFEUCHTER
Bedienungsanleitung

GB Operating instructions Page 1
HU Használati utasítás Oldal 25
SI Navodila za uporabo Stran 49
CZ Návod k obsluze Strana 73
SK Návod na obsluhu Strana 97
DE/AT/CH Bedienungsanleitung Seite 121
Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise yourself with all functions of
the device.
Olvasás előtt kattintson az ábrát tartalmazó oldalra és végezetül ismerje meg a készülék mindegyik
funkcióját.
Pred branjem odprite stran s slikami in se nato seznanite z vsemi funkcijami naprave.
Před čtením si otevřete stranu s obrázky a potom se seznamte se všemi funkcemi přístroje.
Pred čítaním si odklopte stranu s obrázkami a potom sa oboznámte so všetkými funkciami prístroja.
Klappen Sie vor dem Lesen die Seite mit den Abbildungen aus und machen Sie sich anschließend mit allen
Funktionen des Gerätes vertraut.

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Contents
Introduction...................................................2
Copyright............................................................... 2
Limitation of liability....................................................... 2
Intended use ............................................................ 2
Warnings used........................................................... 3
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Risk of electrocution....................................................... 4
Risk of electrocution due to moisture .......................................... 4
Risk of explosion ......................................................... 5
Risk of disease ........................................................... 5
Basic safety guidelines..................................................... 5
Initial operation ...............................................8
Consignment scope and carriage inspection.................................... 8
Disposal of packaging materials ............................................. 8
Appliance description...........................................9
Before initial use ........................................................10
Electrical connection .....................................................10
Guidelines for operation ..................................................10
Automatic defrosting ..................................................... 10
Handling and operation........................................11
Switching the appliance on/off ............................................. 11
Air outlet valve..........................................................11
Operating status displays .................................................12
Selecting programmes ....................................................13
Timer .................................................................14
Water tank.............................................................15
Tube drainage ..........................................................16
Cleaning.....................................................18
Cleaning and changing the filter ............................................19
Protection against overheating..............................................20
Storage...............................................................20
Troubleshooting ..............................................20
Causes of malfunction and fault rectification...................................20
Disposal .....................................................21
Disposal of refrigerant ....................................................21
Appendix....................................................22
Technical data ..........................................................22
Notes on the Declaration of Conformity ......................................22
Warranty..............................................................23
Service................................................................23
Importer ............................................................... 23

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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance.
You have selected a high-quality product. The operating instructions are part of
this product. They contain important information on safety, usage and disposal.
Before using the product, familiarise yourself with all handling and safety guide-
lines. Use the product only as described and for the range of applications speci-
fied. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place Upon cession of the
product to a third party, also hand over all documents
Copyright
This documentation is subject to copyright protection.
Any reproduction, or any reprint, also in excerpted form, as well as the rendition
of figures, also in modified form, shall be permitted solely upon obtaining the
written consent of the manufacturer.
Limitation of liability
At the time of going to print, all the technical information, data and guidelines for
installation and handling contained in these operating instructions are consistent
with the state of the art, and - to the best of our knowledge - have been constituted
duly taking into account our experience and understanding.
No claims may be derived from the specifications, figures and descriptions in
these operating instructions.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages sustained in consequence of
non-adherence to the operating instructions, inappropriate use, improper repairs,
modifications undertaken without permission or the use of unauthorised spare
parts.
Intended use
The appliance is exclusively intended to dehumidify living spaces, basements or
storage areas with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C. The appliance
may only be used indoors. The appliance is intended solely for personal use
and not for commercial deployment. Usage other than as described above is
impermissible and may result in injury and/or damage to the appliance.
The manufacturer shall assume no liability for damage attributable to misuse.
The risk shall be borne solely by the user.

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Warnings used
The following warnings are used in these operating instructions:
DANGER
A warning at this risk level indicates an imminently hazardous
situation.
If the hazardous situation is not avoided, it could result in death or serious
physical injury.
► Follow the instructions in this warning to prevent a fatality or serious
personal injury.
WARNING
A warning at this risk level indicates a potentially hazardous
situation.
Failure to avoid this hazardous situation could result in physical injury.
► Follow the instructions in this warning to prevent physical injury.
CAUTION
A warning at this risk level indicates potential material
damage.
Failure to avoid this situation could result in material damage.
► Follow the instructions in this warning to prevent material damage.
NOTE
► A note indicates additional information that eases appliance handling.

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Safety
In this section, you will receive important safety advice relating to appliance
handling. Improper use may result in personal injury and material damage.
Risk of electrocution
DANGER
Risk of fatal injury from electrocution!
Contact with live cables or components can result in
fatal injury!
Please observe the following safety guidelines to prevent
electrical hazards.
► Do not use the appliance if the power cable or the con-
necting plug is damaged.
► There is a risk of electrocution if live connections are
touched and the electrical and mechanical structure is
changed.
Risk of electrocution due to moisture
DANGER
► Do not place the appliance in water, nor in water pool-
ing areas or in puddles.
► The appliance may never be operated near a bath tub,
a shower, a filled wash basin or similar structures.
► The appliance, the connection cabling and the mains
plug may not be immersed in water or other fluids.
► Protect the appliance against drops or splashes of water.
► In the event that fluid should enter the appliance (apart
from in the water tank), immediately disconnect the mains
plug. Arrange to have the appliance checked before put-
ting it into operation again after a period of remission.
► Do not handle the appliance with damp hands.
► Should the appliance have fallen into water, disconnect the
mains plug immediately. Remove the appliance only thereafter.

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Risk of explosion
DANGER
► Do not use the appliance in a potentially explosive environ-
ment containing combustible liquids, gases or dusts. Electrical
appliances generate sparks that can ignite the dust or fumes.
Risk of disease
DANGER
► The stored water is not suitable for drinking or watering.
There are potential health hazards.
WARNING OF MATERIAL DAMAGE
► Do not use the appliance in swimming pools, wash rooms
or similar facilities.
► The appliance is not suitable for drying lagging. If, after
a pipe has burst, insulation or lagging materials become
damp, consult an expert under all circumstances.
► Never expose the appliance to temperatures of 0 °C
or lower. Residual water in the pipes could freeze and
damage the system.
► Do not use the appliance in a dusty or chlorinated envi-
ronment.
Basic safety guidelines
To ensure safe handling of the appliance, follow the safety
guidelines set out below
■ Prior to use, check the appliance for visible, external dam-
age. Do not operate an appliance that has been damaged
or dropped.
■ Should the connecting cable or the connections be damaged,
have them exchanged by authorised specialist staff or by the
Customer Service department in order to prevent hazards.
■ Do not operate the appliance outdoors.

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■ During operation, always keep windows and doors closed
so that the appliance can work effectively.
■ Do not operate the appliance in the proximity of highly in-
flammable gases or materials, near naked flames or in areas
prone to oil and water splashing.
■ This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years and
above and by persons with limited physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge,
provided that they are under supervision or have been told
how to use the appliance safely and are aware of the poten-
tial risks. Children must not use the appliance as a plaything.
Cleaning and user maintenance tasks may not be carried
out by children unless they are supervised.
■ All repairs must be carried out by authorised specialist com-
panies or by the Customer Service department. Improper
repairs can pose significant risks to the user. Warranty enti-
tlement shall also lapse.
■ This appliance should not be exposed to rain. Protect the ap-
pliance against moisture and the ingress of fluids and objects
into the casing. Never immerse the appliance in water and
do not place objects containing fluids (such as vases) on the
appliance. The appliance may be irreparably damaged.
■ Heavy objects are not to be placed on the appliance.
■ The appliance is not to be covered (e.g. with newspapers,
cushions or blankets).
■ No objects are to be inserted into the ventilation grille.
■ Avoid direct sunlight.
■ Naked flames, such as burning candles, may not be placed
upon or directly alongside the appliance.
■ In the event that malfunctions occur, and in bad weather,
disconnect the plug from the mains power socket.
■ Always ensure that the air inlet and air outlet apertures remain
free of soiling during operation. Never cover the appliance!

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■ Always place the appliance on a solid, flat surface so that it
cannot tip over.
■ Do not mount the appliance. Position the appliance's side
panels so as to allow a clearance of at least 20 cm from
walls or other objects, and ensure a clearance of at least 50
cm from the front, rear and top panels of the appliance in
order to ensure good air circulation.
■ The appliance may only be operated in rooms with an ambi-
ent temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C.
■ Use the appliance only in areas measuring a total of 20 m².
■ Clean the air filters before they become heavily soiled.
■ While draining the tube, ensure that it does not become
blocked and that the open end of the tube is positioned at a
lower level than the outlet aperture. The end of the tube must
be positioned above a drain.
■ Operate the appliance only with the integrated water tank
or with the tube installed.
■ Connect the earthing pin plug only to a properly installed,
easily accessible plug socket with protected contacts, the
voltage of which corresponds to the specifications on the
rating plate. The plug socket must remain easily accessible
even following connection.
■ Before cleaning, always disconnect the mains plug from the
mains power socket.

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Initial operation
Consignment scope and carriage inspection
The appliance is supplied with the following components as standard:
▯ Dehumidifier
▯ Tube
▯ EU garden hose adapter
▯ These operating instructions
NOTE
► Check the consignment for completeness and for signs of visible damage.
► If the consignment is incomplete or damaged due to defective packaging
or carriage, contact the Service hotline (see the chapter Service).
♦ Remove all packaging materials and all carriage braces from the appliance.
♦ Remove the film from the control panel.
Disposal of packaging materials
The packaging protects the appliance from damage during carriage. The
packaging materials have been selected in accordance with environmentally
congruent and disposal-specific parameters and are, therefore, recyclable.
Returning the packaging to the materials cycle conserves raw materials and
reduces the amount of waste that is generated. Dispose of packaging materials
that are no longer needed in accordance with applicable local regulations.

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Appliance description
Air outlet valve
2Carrying handle
3Control panel
4Grip recess for the water tank
5Water tank
6Rollers
7Water level monitoring markers
8Air inlet grille (removable)
9Plastic filter
10 Carbon filter
11 Cable spool
12 Power cord
13 Drainage closure
14 Outlet
15 Securing brace
16 LED programmes
17 Display<<<
18 TIMER LED
19 TANK FULL LED
20 OPERATION LED
21 STANDBY button
22 TIMER button
23 UP/DOWN arrow keys
24 MODE button
25 Tube
26 EU garden hose adapter

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Before initial use
♦ Place the appliance on a flat, dry and solid surface.
♦ Allow the appliance to remain in the deployment position for approx.
30 minutes so that the coolant can pool.
♦ Check that the float, located on the right-hand side of the water tank 5,
is able to move freely.
♦ Check whether the water tank 5has been correctly inserted.
♦ Connect the mains plug into a mains power socket.
Electrical connection
CAUTION
► Before connecting the appliance, compare the specifications for the
required input voltage on the rating plate with the voltage source desig-
nated for operation. These data must be congruent so that no damage is
sustained by the appliance.
► The power cable must always be easily accessible, so that the appliance
can be swiftly removed from the mains in the event of an emergency.
► Ascertain that the power cable is undamaged and that it is not routed over
hot surfaces and/or sharp edges, otherwise it will become damaged.
► Ensure that the power cable is not taut or kinked.
Guidelines for operation
■ Should the air in your living spaces consistently evince excess relative humidity,
the cause should be identified and addressed. (Sustained - year-round - venting
is generally inappropriate.)
■ The optimal ambient temperature for dehumidifying the air is 5 °C to 35 °C.
Using a dehumidifier at temperatures below 5 °C is redundant, as there is little
humidity in the air.
■ During operation, room temperature can increase by between 1 °C and 4 °C,
depending on the size of the room. This is normal.
Automatic defrosting
To ensure that the appliance does not ice up during sustained operation, it defrosts
automatically. This involves activation of dehumidification, with the motor running
at the highest setting. The ranges involved vary.

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Handling and operation
In this section, you will receive important information pertaining to appliance
handling and operation.
Switching the appliance on/off
♦ Press the STANDBY button 21 to switch the appliance on. The OPERATION
LED 20 lights up.
♦ Press the STANDBY button 21 to switch the appliance off. The OPERATION
LED 20 goes out.
NOTE
► The appliance starts in the mode last selected.
► After a power failure, if the appliance is disconnected from the mains, or
after switching off owing to the overheating guard, the appliance starts in
the mode last selected.
♦ If a timer has been programmed, the appliance switches off definitively
upon lapse of the time specified (1-24 hour/s).
♦ If the relative humidity value has been defined in the TARGET HUMIDITY
programme, the appliance switches off once the value has been attained.
If the value is exceeded, the appliance switches on again.
♦ The appliance switches off if the water tank 5is full or has been removed.
If wrongly positioned, or if the water tank 5has been removed, the TANK
FULL LED 19 lights up when the appliance is switched on and an audible
signal is emitted.
NOTE
► The water tank 5must be fully inserted in the appliance; otherwise, the
condensate cannot be collected properly.
Air outlet valve
Always open the air outlet valve, regardless of the appliance's respective pro-
gramme. If the valve is not opened, the overheating guard switches the appli-
ance off after some time for approx. 3 minutes.

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Operating status displays
The various operating statuses are indicated by means of LEDs ( 16 , 18 , 19 , 20 )
and the display 17 .
LED indicators
LED glows Meaning
TANK FULL 19 The water tank is full or is not inserted.
TIMER 18 A switch-off time has been activated.
AIR CLEAN
DRY CLOTHES
TARGET HUMIDITY
AUTOMATIC
16 Selected programme
OPERATION 20 The appliance is switched on.
Display indicators
Indicator Meaning
HIGH
MID
LOW
HIGH
MID
LOW
HIGH
MID
LOW
This indicator is consistently visible during operation.
It indicates the room's humidity range:
LOW: below 65%
MEDIUM: 65% to 75%
HIGH: over 75%

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Selecting programmes
NOTE
► The values defined for relative humidity (rh) are recognised, allowing for a
deviation of approx. ±3%. This is necessary so that the appliance does not
constantly switch itself on and off.
■ The appliance has 4 distinct programmes.
■ You switch between the programmes by pressing the MODE button 24 .
■ The LED programme 16 before the active programme glows.
AUTOMATIC MODE
The relative humidity (rh) to be attained is permanently set to 55%. The compressor
effects dehumidification until this value has been attained, and then switches off.
If relative humidity again increases, the compressor switches on again.
In this programme, the appliance works at 3 distinct levels of intensity:
–rh above 70%: The appliance dehumidifies at the highest level.
–rh between 55% and 70%: The appliance dehumidifies at standard
intensity.
–rh below 55%: No dehumidification; only the fan continues to run.
NOTE
► The rh values specific to AUTOMATIC mode are not identical to the values
HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW on the display 17 .
Select this programme for sustained dehumidification at a comfortable relative
humidity of 55%.
TARGET HUMIDITY
In the TARGET HUMIDITY programme, you can select relative humidity in 5%
increments between 30% and 80% by pressing the arrow keys 23 . The appli-
ance dehumidifies at a low level of intensity until the defined value has been at-
tained, and then switches off. If relative humidity again increases, the compressor
switches on again.
–30% – 80%: setting for the room's desired relative humidity
–CO: The appliance dehumidifies on a sustained basis.
Select this programme for sustained dehumidification or for dehumidification
specific to the value you have defined.
Indicator Meaning
30 – 80, or CO
flashes for
5 seconds
Adjust relative humidity during sustained operation.
Values between 30 and 80, or CO flashes for 5seconds
upon switching on the appliance.
CO: The appliance dehumidifies on a sustained basis.

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DRYING LAUNDRY
■ You use this programme to dry damp laundry or shoes faster. The appliance
dehumidifies at the highest level of intensity. Manipulate the air outlet valve
such that the air current is directed towards the articles of clothing to be dried.
AIR PURIFICATION
No dehumidification takes place in this programme. The air in the room is drawn
in via the filter in front of the air inlet aperture, where it is purified.
Timer
■ The timer can be combined with all 4 programmes.
■ One of 24 switch-off times, ranging from 1 to 24 hours, can be selected.
■ Once the time defined has elapsed, the appliance switches off definitively and
the timer is deactivated.
♦ Press the TIMER button 22 during operation. The TIMER LED 18 flashes.
♦ Use the arrow keys 23 to select a switch-off time of 1 to 24 hours. The
selected time flashes on the display 17 for 3 seconds and is then stored.
♦ In order to end timer activation prematurely, press TIMER 22 twice or switch
the appliance off by pressing STANDBY 21.
Indicator Meaning
1 - 24 flashes /
3 seconds
Timer for all programmes: These values (1 - 24 hours) flash for
5 seconds if you define a switch-off time using the arrow keys.

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Water tank
■ The water tank 5has a storage capacity of 7 litres.
■ The water level is indicated on the front of the water tank 5.
■ The appliance may only be operated once the water tank 5is inserted.
■ If the water tank 5is full, the TANK FULL LED 19 starts to flash.
The appliance switches off after a few seconds. An alarm sounds for approx.
20 seconds. The TANK FULL LED 19 flashes until the tank has been emptied.
♦ To empty the water tank 5, pull it out a little to the left and the right and
then hold it by the carrying handle (see Figure 1).
Fig. 1
♦ Pour out the water and replace the water tank 5.
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Tube drainage
In very damp rooms, it is often more appropriate for the water not to collect in
the water tank, but for it to be drained directly by means of a tube.You can use
the supplied hose 25 or the EU garden hose adapter 26 to set up a permanent
drainage system.
CAUTION
► When draining via the hose, the appliance runs continuously. During hose
drainage, ensure that the hose is not kinked and that it runs downwards
over its entire length as the appliance does not have a pump for drainage.
► Check all connections in the system regularly for watertightness.
♦ Unscrew the closure 13 on the rear of the appliance (see fig. 2).
♦ Either connect the supplied hose 25 to the outlet 14 or screw the EU garden
hose adapter 26 to the outlet 14 (see figs. 3 + 4).
♦ If you are using the EU garden hose adapter 26 , screw a garden hose onto
the EU garden hose adapter 26 (see fig. 4).
♦
Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4
CAUTION
► Screw the EU garden hose adapter 26 hand-tight only. Do not use a
wrench as this could damage the EU garden hose adapter 26 .
NOTE
► Depending on the garden hose system you use, you may need an additional
adapter. These are available from specialist stores.
13
25
26
14 14

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♦ Pull the water tank 5out of the appliance and remove the stopper which is
located in the lid of the water tank 5(see fig. 5).
♦ Then insert the stopper into the outlet aperture for the water tank (see fig. 6).
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
♦ Replace the water tank 5in the appliance.
♦ Set up the appliance such that the end of the hose is positioned over a
drain. The open end of the hose must be positioned lower than the appli-
ance‘s outlet (i.e. the hose must run downwards).
♦ Switch on the appliance as usual and select a programme.
♦ If you wish to drain into the water tank 5again, switch off the appliance,
pull off the hose 25 or unscrew the EU garden hose adapter 26 together
with the garden hose.
♦ Screw the closure back onto the outlet 14 .
♦ Remove the stopper from the outlet for the water tank and replace it into the
lid of the water tank.
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