Silvercrest SLE 265 B3 User manual

IAN 298611
DEHUMIDIFIER SLE 265 B3
DEHUMIDIFIER
Operating instructions
LUFTENTFEUCHTER
Bedienungsanleitung

GB / IE / NI Operating instructions Page 1
DE / AT / CH Bedienungsanleitung Seite 27
Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise yourself with all functions of
the device.
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
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.