Tack life TKD250 User manual

User Manual
DEHUMIDIFIER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW - --- --
DEHUMIDIFIER SAFETY
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS - - -- - - -- 5
Electrical Requirements ---- - - --- - - - ----- - 5
Location Requirements - - - - - --- - - - - - - 5
DEHUMIDIFIER USE --- - -- 6
Setting the Controls --- -- - - - 6
Draining the Dehumidifier - -- - - - 8
Normal Sounds - - - - ----- -- 9
DEHUMIDIFIER CARE - --
Cleaning theAir Filter ------- - -
Cleaning the Dehumidifier -- - -- -- -
TROUBLE SHOOTING ----- --- --
Product Overview
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DEHUMIDIFIER SAFETY
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Your safety and safety of others are very important
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.
Always read and follow all safety messages.
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m This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol with the word
"DANGER" or "WARNING"
These words mean:
hazard that if not avoided, will result in death
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hazard that if not avoided, could result in
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' All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazards are, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, scalding, or injury to
persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
INSTALLATION
w Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong.
w Never attemptto operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially
disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
w Do not use an electrical adapter or multiple-outlet adaptors with this dehumidifier.
w Do not use an extension cord.
w Unplug dehumidifier before servicing.
w Do not drink water collected in the water bucket.
w The appliance is not intended for use by young children or impaired people without supervision,
young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
w When installing or moving the appliance, be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage
the power cord.
w Keep packing materials out of the reach of chi!dren. Packaging material can be
dangerous for children. There is a risk of suffocation.
m Do not use the appliance in standing water or allow the product to be directly splashed by water
during use.
w Store and install the appliance where it will not be exposed to temperatures below
freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
w Call an authorized service technician to repair or immediately replace all power cords
that have become damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
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w Do not use the product if the outlet is damaged orloose.
w In the eventof a gas leak (propane gas, LP gas, etc.) do not operate this orany other
appliance. Open a window ordoorto ventilate the area immediately.
w Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product.
w Do not store or use flammable gases or materials nearthe dehumidifier.
OPERATION
w Read allinstructions before using the appliance and save these instructions.
w Do nottamperwith controls.
, w Push the power plug allthe way intothe walloutlet so thatitis notloose.
I " Do notgrasp the powercord ortouch the appliance controls with wet hands.
t w Do notmodify orextendthe powercord.
w If the product makes a strange noise oremits a smell orsmoke, pullthe power plug out and
! contact Hisense customer service.
I w Avoid placing the dehumidifier orother heavy objects on top of the powercord.
: w Do notuse waterto clean the dehumidifier.
i w Keep the air inlet and outletfree from obstructions.
! m Do notcoverthe powercord with a rug orcarpeting. Placing heavy objects on top of the cord
; could damage it.
i w Keep the product awayfrom fire and high heat.
1 n Do not use the productin places where it could be splashed by water.
I w Do not insert fingers, sticks etc. into the air inlet or outlet. The fan is running at high speeds
; and could cause personal injuries.
! w Do notrepairorreplace any partof the appliance.Allrepairs and servicing must be performed
i by qualified service personnel unless specifically recommended in this owner's manual. Use
I only authorized factory parts.
i w Connectto a properly rated, protected, and sized power circuitto avoid electrical overload.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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To reduce the risk of injuryto persons, malfunction, ordamage to the product
or property when using this appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
INSTALLATION
w Use this appliance only forits intended purpose.
This product is not designed for preserving precision instruments, tableware or artworks.
w Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the powercord.AIways gripthe p'lug firmly and pull
straight outfrom the outlet.
w Do not use the product in places where chemicals are used.
Chemicals and solvents dissolved in the air could cause product deformation and leaking,
w Turn off the dehumidifierand pulloutthe power plug before cleaning.
Waitforthe fan to stop moving.
w Do notoperate the dehumidifierwithouta filter.
Using the productwithout a filter could result in a reduced productlifespan, electric shock
orinjury.
OPERATION
w Do not use the product for preserving animals/plants, precision instruments, artworks etc.
w Do not place any objects on top of the dehumidifier.
w Turn off the dehumidifierand emptythe water bucket before moving the dehumidifier.
w Pulloutthe power plug if you will not be using the productforan extended period.
m Do not use the product in a very small space such as a closet.
Poorventilation could result in overheating.
w Do not use wax, thinneror a strong detergent when cleaning. Wipe the product using a soft
cloth.
w Do not use the productin direct sunlight orrain.
w Do nottouch the productwith wet hands.
w Position the product on a firm, stable surface.
w Remove cable ties and extend power cord before use.
w Do not spray foreign substances orwater on the product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
STORAGE AND DISPOSING OF THE UNIT
w Dispose of this appliance in accordance with Federal and Local regulations.
w Refrigerants must be evacuated before disposal.
w Please recycle or dispose of the packaging material of the product in an environment-friendly
manner.
w To avoid damage to the compressor, never store or ship the appliance upside down or sideways_
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Electrical Requirements
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Always plug into a grounded three-prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
I Do not use an extension cord.
i Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
: fire, or electrical shock.
Specific electrical requirements are listed in the chart below.
Followthe requirements forthe type of plug on the power
supply cord.
Power Supply Requirements
w 115V (103.5 min. to 126.5 max.)
w 15Atime-delay fuse or circuit breaker
Recommended Grounding Method
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This dehumidifier must be grounded. This
dehumidifieris equipped with a powersupply
cord with a three-prong grounding plug.The
cord must be plugged into a mating, grounded
three-prong outlet, grounded in accordance
with a|||oca| codes and ordinances. If a mating
outlet is not available, it is the customer's
responsibility to have a properly grounded
three-prong outletinstalled by a qualified
electrician.
It is the customer's responsibility:
w To contact a qualified electrical installer.
w To assure thatthe e|ectrica|insta||ation is
adequate and conforms to the Nation
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-last edition,
and alllocal codes and ordinances.
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained
from:
Nation Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Ma 02169-7471
www.nfpa.org
Location Requirements
mTTTrF1To reduce the risk of injuryto persons, malfunction, ordamage tothe product or
property when using this appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
NOTE: Your model may differfrom the one shown.
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w Do notlocate outdoors. This dehumidifieris intended forindoor,
residential use only. This dehumidifieris not recommended for
commercial use.
w Allow atleast 12"to 18" (30.5 cm to 45.7 cm) of space on the rear
and sides of the dehumidifierfor models with backlouverand
above the dehumidifierfor models with top louvers.
w You will need a surface strong enough to supportthe
dehumidifierwhen its bucket is full of water.
n You will need.a surface level enough to keep the water from
spilling when the bucketis full of water.
w Do not block the louvers of the unit.
w Never operate this dehumidifierin an area thatis likely to
accumulate standing water. If this condition develops, for your
safety disconnectthe power supply before stepping into the
water.
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DEHUMIDIFIER USE
Setting the Controls
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w Set point is Relative Humidity: lower is more
dry, higheris less dry.
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the one shown above.
Starting/Stopping the Dehumidifier
The dehumidifiershould be
uprightforatleast 2 hours before use.
NOTE:
w Beforeturning on the dehumidifier, be surethat
the bucketis empty and fits allthe way into the
dehumidifier.
m Each time you unplug the dehumidifierorpower
is interrupted, the controls will return to the
previous settings when power is restored.
w Humidity displayed is between 30% Relative
Humidityand 90% Relative Humidity.
w Humidity can be set between 30% Relative
Humidity and 80% Relative Humidity.
w It's importantto setthe desired humidity level
to an achievable setting. To ensure energy-
efficientoperation, only use the dehumidifierin
a closed space, with no open windows or other
sources of moist air (to avoid continuous running).
w Operating temperature is between 38°F to 90°F '
(3.2°C to 32.2°C).
At temperatures of 38°F(3.2°C) orless,
waterfreezes inside the product. At
temperatures over 90°F(32.2°C), the internal
temperature of the producttrips a protective
device which deactivates the productto avoid
productdamage.
w The compressor has a 3-minute delay
before restarting. If the product is stopped
and immediately restarted, to protectthe
compressorthere is a 3-minute delay until
the compressor restarts.
w When the dehumidifieris operating,the
indoor temperature will rise.
The dehumidifierdoes not have a cooling
lheating function.
Heatis generated during operation, so the
room temperature may be increased by
about 6°F(3°C) depending on the usage
conditions (indoortemperature, size of the
room).
Electric Shock Hazard
Always plug into a grounded three-prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire or electric shock.
1. Plug into a grounded three-prong outlet.
2. Press POWER to turn on the dehumidifier.
3. Pressthe plus orminus button to setthe
level of humidity.
4. Press POWER to turn off the dehumidifier.
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In the eventof a powerfailure, yourdehumidifier
willoperate atthe previous settings when the
power is restored.
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Empty Bucket Light
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If this lightis on, the fan and the compressorwill
stop running. Thislightindicates thatyou need to
check:
w If the bucketis full, empty and re-install
bucket.
w If the bucketis notin position, remove the
bucket and re-installit. Make sure the
bucketfits allthe way into the dehumidifier
and the bucketlightis off, orduhumidifier
will not run.
Fan Speed
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1. Single Fan speed .
NOTE:
Once the relative humidity of the room hitthe
desired setting, the compressorwill stop and the
fan will be off periodically.
Thefan may periodicallyturn on,to read the
humiditylevel, withoutthe compressorrunning.
Desired Humidity-Mode
1. Humidity can be adjusted manually.
w If the humiditylevel of the room is higher
than the desired humidity setting, the
compressorwillturn on. If the humiditylevel
of the room is lowerthan the desired humidity
setting, the compressor willturn off, as well
as the fan.
NOTE:
The de-icing function will turn off the compressor
if a low temperature condition occurs. When the
de-icer senses the correct operating temperature,
the compressor will cycle back on. Some freezing
is normal when dehumidifiers are used atlow
temperatures.
Power
Press POWERtoturn on orturn offthe dehumidifier.
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Humidity Level
1. Press the Plus orMinus button to setthe
desired humidity level. Desired humidity in
the digital display will flash for5 seconds
after operation.
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2. Actual room humidity will be displayed after
5 seconds of flashing the desired humidity.
3. To setthe dehumidifierfor continuous
operation, press the Minus button until"CO"
flash for5 seconds and then display.ln
continuous mode, room humidity will NOT
be displayed .
NOTE:
If continuous mode is selected, the
dehumidifier will operate coritinuously at its
maximum dehumidification settings if
attached to a hose to drain or untilthe bucket
is full.
4. When the dehumidifieris operating in
continuous mode, press the Plus button and
then unitwill stop the continuous running
and goes back to manual mode.
Digital Display
The display shows relative humidity.
1. When the dehumidifieris running, the display
shows the relative humidity of the room.
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The humidity displayed is only for reference.
Foraccurate humidity, please check a hygrometer.
2. "CO" will be displayed when the dehumidifier
is operating in continuous mode.
3. In continuous mode, room humidity will NOT
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Clean Filter
1. When the Clean Filterindicatorlightis on,
remove, clean and replacethe airfilter. See
"CleaningtheAirFilter".
2. Press the POWER· button for5 seconds after
cleaning and replacing the airfilterto reset
the filter monitor.
15 sec) reset filter
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POWER
NOTE:
When the light is on, it will remain on for 180 hours
or until you press POWER button for 5 seconds.
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Draining the Dehumidifier
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Sickness Hazard
Do not drink water collected in water bucket.
Doing so can result in sickness.
Option 1 Bucket Draining
If a floor drain is notavailable, oryou do not plan
to run yourdehumidifiercontinuously, you may
wantto simply emptythe bucket.
1. Grasp the bucketsidesto slide out bucket.
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If the Empty Bucketlight comes on, the
dehumidifierwill not operate. The bucket may
need to be emptied or re-installed.
NOTE:
w If the water bucket is removed immediately
afterturning off the dehumidifier, the water
remaining in the heat exchanger may drip
inside the water bucket storage area.
Remove the water with a soft cloth.
w While cleaning, do nottouch the waterlevel
float.
m Clean the waterbucketonce a week during
use.
m If the ambienttemperature is low, there is
less moisture in the airforthe product to
remove.
w Unplug the product before removing the water
bucket. If the bucket is removed while the
product is operating, the compressor will stop.
Option 2 Gravity Draining
3. Pourwater into a sink ortub.
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If you plan to run yourdehumidifier continuously,
you can choose directdraining by attaching a
garden hose tothe unit.
1. Turn off the dehumidifierand unplug the power
supply cord.
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3. Remove bucket.
4.Attach a garden hosetothe drain hose
connector on the inside of the dehumidifier.
Securely attach the hoseto be sure there is
no waterleak.
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m And the drain hose innerdiametershould
greaterthan 1/2".
n The connectoris designed for NorthAmerican
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IMPORTANT:
In NorthAmerica the garden hose connectors are
3/4" diameter straight (non-tapered) thread with a
pitch of 11.5threads perinch(male part has an
outerdiameterof 1 1/16 inches (26.99mm).
nottoinjure hands
whileconnectingthehose.
5.Place the other end of garden hose into a floor
drain. Check to see that the hose lies flat and is in
the drain. Make sure all the parts of the hose is on
a lower level than the hose connector on the
dehumidifier.Also ,the outlet of the hose should at
lest 5.5" lower than the hose connector .The hose
should not be kinked or pinched.
6. Reinstall bucket.
NOTE:
w To use the bucketwithoutthe garden
hose, simply removethe garden hose,
then reinstall bucket.
w The bucket must be installed and
properly aligned forthe dehumidifierto
operate with orwithouta garden hose
connected.
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Normal Sounds
When yourdehumidifieris operating normally, you may hearsounds such as:
m Compressor sounds, which may be loud.
w Air movementfrom the fan.
m Clicking sounds when the dehumidifier or compressorturns on and off, and when the Automatic
shut-off Switch is working.
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