Silvercrest SLE 265 B3 User manual

IAN 298611
DEHUMIDIFIER SLE 265 B3
DEHUMIDIFIER
Operating instructions
LUFTENTFEUCHTER
Bedienungsanleitung

GB / IE / NI Operating instructions Page 1
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Contents
Introduction...................................................2
Copyright............................................................... 2
Limitation of Liability....................................................... 2
Intended use ............................................................ 2
Warning notices.......................................................... 3
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Risk of electrocution....................................................... 4
Risk of electrocution due to moisture .......................................... 4
Risk of explosion ......................................................... 5
Risk of disease ........................................................... 5
Basic safety instructions .................................................... 6
Operation ....................................................8
Package contents and transport inspection ..................................... 8
Disposal of the packaging.................................................. 8
Appliance description...........................................9
Before initial use ........................................................10
Electrical connection .....................................................10
Guidelines for operation ..................................................10
Automatic defrosting ..................................................... 10
Handling and use .............................................11
Switching the appliance on/off ............................................. 11
Air outlet valve.......................................................... 11
Operating status displays .................................................12
Selecting programmes ....................................................13
Timer function........................................................... 14
Child lock.............................................................. 14
Water tank.............................................................15
Hose 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 .....................................................22
Disposal of the refrigerant .................................................22
Attachment ..................................................23
Technical data .......................................................... 23
Notes on the Declaration of Conformity ......................................23
Kompernass Handels GmbH warranty .......................................24
Service................................................................25
Importer ...............................................................25

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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 about safety, usage and disposal.
Before using the product, please familiarise yourself with all operating and safety
instructions. Use the product only as described and for the range of applications
specified. Retain these instructions for future reference. Please also pass on these
operating instructions to any future owner.
Copyright
This documentation is protected by copyright.
Any copying or reproduction, including in the form of extracts, or any reproduc-
tion of images (even in a modified state), is permitted only with the written
authorisation of the manufacturer.
Limitation of Liability
All technical information, data and instructions for the connection and operation
contained in these operating instructions correspond to the latest available at the
time of printing and, to the best of our knowledge, take into account our previous
experience and know-how.
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 and not
commercial use. Usage other than as described above is impermissible and may
result in injury and/or damage to the appliance. The manufacturer accepts no
liability for damage caused by improper application or usage. The risk shall be
borne solely by the user.

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Warning notices
The following types of warning are used in these operating instructions:
DANGER
A warning notice at this hazard level indicates an imminently
hazardous situation.
Failure to avoid this hazardous situation could result in serious injuries or even
death.
► Follow the instructions in this warning notice to avoid the risk of death or
serious injury.
WARNING
A warning at this hazard level indicates a potentially
hazardous situation.
Failure to avoid this hazardous situation could result in injury.
► Follow the instructions in this warning notice to prevent injury.
CAUTION
A warning notice at this hazard level indicates a risk of
property damage.
Failure to avoid this situation could result in property damage.
► Follow the instructions in this warning notice to prevent property damage.
NOTE
► A note provides additional information that makes handling the appliance
easier for you.

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Safety
This section contains important safety instructions for using the appliance.
Improper use may result in personal injury and property damage.
Risk of electrocution
DANGER
Risk of fatal injury from electrocution!
Contact with live cables or components can result in
a fatal injury!
Please observe the following safety guidelines to prevent
electrical hazards.
► Do not use the appliance if the power cable or the 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, in water pooling
areas or puddles.
► Never operate the appliance near a bath tub, a shower,
a filled wash basin or similar structures.
► Do not immerse appliance, the cabling or the mains
plug in water or other fluids.
► Protect the appliance from water droplets or spray.
► In the event that fluid enters the appliance (apart from in
the water tank), disconnect the mains plug immediately.
Arrange to have the appliance checked before using it
again.
► Do not handle the appliance with damp hands.
► If the appliance falls into water, disconnect the mains plug
immediately. Only then should you remove the appliance.

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Risk of explosion
DANGER
► Do not use the appliance in a potentially explosive en-
vironment 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: MATERIAL DAMAGE
► Do not use the appliance in swimming pools, wash
rooms or similar facilities.
► The appliance is not suitable for drying lagging. If in-
sulation or lagging materials are damp after a pipe has
burst, 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 en-
vironment.

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Basic safety instructions
To ensure safe operation of the appliance, follow the safety
guidelines set out below:
■ Check the appliance for visible external damage before
use. Do not use an appliance that has been damaged or
dropped.
■ To avoid possible risks, arrange for damaged cables or
connections to be replaced by an authorised specialist or
the Customer Service Department.
■ Do not operate the appliance outdoors.
■ 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
inflammable 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. Do not allow children to use the appliance as a toy.
Cleaning and user maintenance tasks may not be carried
out by children unless under supervision.
■ All repairs must be carried out by authorised specialist
companies or by the Customer Service department.
Improper repairs can pose significant risks to the user.
It will also invalidate any warranty claims.
■ Do not expose the appliance to rain. Protect the appliance
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 (e.g. vases) on the appli-
ance. The appliance could be irreparably damaged!
■ Do not place heavy objects on the appliance.

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■ Do not cover the appliance (e.g. with newspapers, cushions
or blankets).
■ Do not insert any objects into the ventilation slits.
■ Avoid direct sunlight.
■ Do not place any naked flames, e.g. burning candles, on or
directly next to the appliance.
■ In the event of malfunctions, and in bad weather, disconnect
the plug from the mains power socket.
■ Ensure that the air inlet and air outlet apertures remain free
of soiling during operation. Never cover the appliance!
■ Always place the appliance on a solid, flat surface so that it
cannot tip over.
■ Do not install the appliance. Position the side panels of the
appliance so there is a clearance of at least 20 cm from
walls or other objects. Also 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 rooms up a total of 20 m².
■ Clean the air filters before they become heavily soiled.
■ While draining via a hose, ensure that it does not become
blocked and that the open end of the hose is positioned at
a lower level than the outlet aperture. The end of the hose
must be positioned above a drain.
■ Operate the appliance only together with the water tank or
with the hose installed.
■ Connect the safety 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
after connection.

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■ Before cleaning, always disconnect the mains plug from the
mains power socket.
■ Always transport the appliance in an upright position! Use
the carrying handle for transport. The water tank must be
emptied before transport.
Operation
Package contents and transport inspection
The appliance is supplied with the following components as standard:
▯ Dehumidifier
▯ Hose
▯ EU garden hose adapter
▯ These operating instructions
NOTE
► Check the package for completeness and signs of visible damage.
► If the delivery is incomplete or damage has occurred as a result of defec-
tive packaging or during transport, contact the Service hotline (see section
Service).
♦ Remove all packaging materials and all transport restraints from the
appliance.
♦ Remove the film from the control panel.
Disposal of the packaging
Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. Note the
labelling on the packaging and separate the packaging material components for
disposal if necessary. The packaging material is labelled with abbreviations (a)
and numbers (b) with the following meanings:
1–7: plastics, 20–22: paper and cardboard, 80–98: composites

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Appliance description
Control panel
2Air outlet valve
3LED panel
4Water tank
5Carrying handle
6Air inlet
7Plastic frame
8Carbon filter
9Cable retainer
10 Mains cable
11 Safety clip
12 Outlet
13 Drainage cap
14 Programme LEDs
15 Display
16 TANK FULL LED
17 TIMER LED
18 AUTO DEFROST LED
19 OPERATION LED
20 STAND-BY button
21 TIMER button
22 DOWN arrow button
23 UP arrow button
24 MODE button
25 Hose
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 usage position for approx. 30 minutes
so that the coolant can settle.
♦ Check whether the water tank 4has been correctly inserted.
♦ Insert the 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 intended voltage source
for operation. This data must agree so that the appliance is not damaged.
► The power cable must always be easily accessible, so that the appliance
can be quickly removed from the mains in the event of an emergency.
► Check whether 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
■ If the air in your living spaces is constantly excessively humid, the cause should
be identified and addressed. (Running the dehumidifier continuously for years is
not reasonable.)
■ 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. The defrosting function is activated automatically and cannot be
switched on manually. The appliance cannot be switched off during defrosting.
During defrosting, the AUTO DEFROST LED 18 lights up. The lower the ambient
temperature at which the appliance is operated, the earlier or more often the
automatic defrosting is activated. Once the defrosting process is complete, the
appliance resumes operation in the previous selected settings.

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Handling and use
This section provides you with important information on handling and using the
appliance.
Switching the appliance on/off
♦ Press the STAND-BY button 20 to switch on the appliance.
You will hear a beep and the OPERATION LED 19 lights up.
♦ Press the STAND-BY button 20 to switch off the appliance.
You will hear a beep and the OPERATION LED 19 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 protection, the appliance
restarts in the mode last selected.
♦ If a timer has been programmed, the appliance switches off definitively
upon lapse of the time specified (1–24 hours).
♦ 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 4is full or has been removed.
If wrongly positioned, or if the water tank 4has been removed, the TANK
FULL LED 16 flashes and you will hear a beep if the appliance is switched on.
NOTE
► The water tank 4must be fully inserted in the appliance; otherwise, the
condensate cannot be collected properly.
Air outlet valve
There is an adjustable valve 2on the air outlet on the
upper side of the appliance that you can open. You can
set the valve 2at various angles to determine the air
flow. This can be helpful if you are using the appliance
to dry washing, for example. In this way, you can direct the air flow towards the
wet laundry.

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Operating status displays
The various operating statuses are indicated by means of LEDs (
14
,
16
,
17
,
18
,
19
)
and the display 15 . In addition, there is an LED panel 3on the front of the ap-
pliance that shows the relative humidity level (colour-coded).
LED indicators
LED lit Meaning
TANK FULL 16 The water tank is full or is not inserted.
TIMER 17 A switch-off time has been activated.
AIR CLEAN
DRY CLOTHES
TARGET HUMIDITY
AUTOMATIC
14 Show the selected programme.
OPERATION 19 The appliance is switched on.
AUTO DEFROST 18 Automatic defrosting is activated.
Display indicator
Display Meaning
During operation the current relative humidity is permanently
displayed.
LED panel
Colour Meaning
Red Relative humidity HIGH (> 70%)
Green Relative humidity MID (≥ 50 to ≤ 70%)
Yellow Relative humidity LOW (< 50%)
NOTE
► Note that the values for the relative humidity have a tolerance of approx.
± 3 %, and switching on the appliance or dehumidification may be slightly
delayed.

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Selecting programmes
The appliance has 4 distinct programmes.
♦ Press the MODE BUTTON 24 repeatedly to set the desired programme.
The programme LED 14 of the set programme lights up.
TARGET HUMIDITY
This programme offers you the option of setting the desired air humidity level.
♦ Press the arrow button 22 or 23 to set the desired humidity in 5%
steps between 30% and 80%. The set value flashes for approx. 5 seconds
on the display 15 and then the current relative humidity is shown again.
Additionally, you also have the option to select the setting if you want to
make a setting below 30% relative humidity. This setting allows you to achieve
a very low humidity as the dehumidification runs permanently.
NOTE
► The minimum humidity that can be achieved in the mode is dependent
on many factors, such as the room size or the ambient temperature, etc.
Therefore it is not possible to define a generally applicable minimum value.
AUTOMATIC
The relative humidity that should be achieved is set permanently to 55%. The
appliance dehumidifies until this value is achieved and then switches off. If rela-
tive humidity increases again, the appliance switches on again. Changes in the
desired humidity are not possible in this programme.
Select this programme for sustained dehumidification at a comfortable relative
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DRY CLOTHES
You can use this programme to dry damp laundry faster. Move the air outlet
valve 2so that the air current is directed towards the articles of clothing to be
dried. Changes in the desired humidity are not possible in this programme.
AIR CLEAN
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.
Select this programme if you want to purify but not dehumidify the air in the
room.
Timer function
The appliance is equipped with a timer function that can be used with any one of
the 4 programmes. One of 24 switch-off times, ranging from 1 to 24 hours, can
be selected. Once the set time has elapsed, the appliance switches off perma-
nently.
♦ Press the TIMER button 21 during operation. The TIMER LED 17 lights up
and flashes on the display 15 .
♦ Press the arrow button 22 or 23 to set a switch-off time from 1 to
24 hours. The selected switch-off time flashes for approx. 5 seconds on the
display 15 and afterwards the current relative humidity is displayed.
♦ To end the timer prematurely, press the TIMER button 21 twice.
The TIMER LED 17 goes out and the current relative humidity value is shown
on the display 15 .
Child lock
The appliance is equipped with a child lock to prevent children from accidentally
switching the appliance on or off or making settings. When the child lock is acti-
vated, all of the appliance keys are deactivated.
♦ Press both arrow buttons + 22 + 23 at the same time for approx.
3 seconds. You will hear a beep and will appear on the display 15 .
The child safety lock is activated.
♦ Press both arrow buttons + 22 + 23 at the same time again for
approx. 3 seconds to deactivate the child lock. You will hear a beep
and the display goes out.

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Water tank
The water tank 4has a capacity of approx. 6.5 litres. The water level is indicated
on the front of the water tank 4. The appliance may only be operated once the
water tank 4is inserted. If the water tank 4is full, the TANK FULL LED 16 will
flash and the appliance will beep for about 20 seconds. The appliance switches
off after a few seconds. The TANK FULL LED 16 flashes until the water tank 4is
emptied and replaced in the appliance.
♦ Pull the water tank 4out of the appliance using the grips on the side.
Use the grips to carry the water tank 4(see figure 1).
Fig. 1
♦ Tip out the water and replace the water tank 4into the appliance. The
appliance continues in the previously set programme for about 3 minutes.

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Hose drainage
In very damp rooms, it is often more appropriate for the water not to collect in
the water tank 4, but for it to be drained directly through a hose. You can use
the supplied hose 25 or the EU garden hose adapter 26 to set up a permanent
drainage.
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 cap 13 on the rear of the appliance (see fig. 2).
♦ Either connect the supplied hose 25 to the outlet 12 or screw the EU garden
hose adapter 26 to the outlet 12 (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).
13 25 26
12 12
Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4
CAUTION
► Screw the EU garden hose adapter 26 hand-tight only. Do not use a
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NOTE
► Ensure that the seal of the EU garden hose adapter 26 is always inserted (the
seal is already fitted on delivery).
► Depending on the garden hose system you use, you may need an additional
adapter. These are available from specialist stores.
♦ Set up the appliance so that the end of the hose is positioned over a drain.
The open end of the hose must be positioned lower than the appliance'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 4again, switch off the appliance,
pull off the hose 25 or unscrew the EU garden hose adapter 26 together
with the garden hose.
♦ Screw the cap 13 back onto the outlet 12 .