Meaco 20L medium home dehumidifier Instruction Manual Meaco 20L Medium Home Dehumidifier Please read this instruction manual before using the dehumidifier and keep safe for future reference.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING. WARNING - This appliance is intended for use in a domestic environment only. Any other use is not recommended by the manufacturer and may cause fire, electrical shocks or other injury to person or property.
BS PLUG WIRING Wiring Instructions: Should it be necessary to change the plug please note the wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code : BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE GREEN AND YELLOW – EARTH As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: 1.
THE CONTROL PANEL Power Turns the dehumidifier on and off. When the dehumidifier is turned on the Drying light is illuminated and the dehumidifier starts in High fan and continuous setting modes. Drying Lights up when the dehumidifier is dehumidifying. Empty Tank Lights up when the internal tank is full of water and needs to be emptied or when the tank is incorrectly fitted.
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Timer This is an off timer and allows you to run the dehumidifier for 1, 2, 4 or 8 hours before it turns itself off. Use this mode when you are drying washing and want to turn the machine off after say two hours of high speed drying. Allows you to change the fan speed between High and Low fan speed.
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UNDERSTANDING AND USING A DEHUMIDIFIER How does a dehumidifier work? There are four types of dehumidifier sold to the domestic market in the UK - Compressor (this dehumidifier), desiccant, peltier and silica gel. A compressor based dehumidifier draws the air in from the room over a filter and passes it over some cold coils similar to the coils on a fridge.
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UNDERSTANDING AND USING A DEHUMIDIFIER Are they expensive to run? A compressor based dehumidifier costs about 2-3p an hour to run depending on your electricity tariff. You should take into consideration the fact that the dehumidifier will not run all the time, as it will be controlled via its humidistat.
DEHUMIDIFIER SETUP AND USE • Place the dehumidifier in an upright position on a stable, flat surface. • Please ensure the unit is a safe distance away from a wall or furniture. • Please keep clothes at a safe distance of 30cm away from the air inlet or outlet to prevent water from dripping into the unit.
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EMPTYING THE WATER When the water tank is full: - An alarm signal will sound - The dehumidifier will stop automatically. - Empty the water tank and replace it in the correct position. The dehumidifier will start to work again and the compressor will start up after three minutes. If the “Empty tank”...
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CLEANING Switch the dehumidifier off and remove the plug from the socket before cleaning. The exterior Clean the exterior with a soft, dry cloth. If the device is extremely dirty, use a mild cleaning agent. Wipe the dehumidifier with a slightly damp cloth. Never spray the device with water. The air filter When used regularly, the filter may become clogged with dust and particles.
TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following before contacting technical support: Problem Cause Solution The unit does not The power is not connected. Insert the plug into the wall outlet. work. The water container is full. Remove the water from the container. The water container has not been replaced Place the water container in the correct position.
CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY There is a one year warranty on your dehumidifier from the date of purchase. All material or manufacturing defects will be repaired free of charge. The following applies: Any repairs or replacement of components during the warranty period will be not result in an extension of the warranty period.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model Meaco 20L medium home dehumidifier Power consumption 370 Watts Power supply 220-240V / 50Hz Current (nominal) 1.5 A 20 litres / day (at 30°C, 80%RH) Dehumidifying capacity Capacity water container 3.5 litres Air flow (nominal) 140 m...
01483 232700 …………………………………………………….. Meaco are specialists in dehumidifiers and would welcome your comments and questions on this dehumidifier. If you do develop a fault within the first year then please do call us and if we cannot fix the problem over the phone we will be happy to collect the dehumidifier from you at our expense and repair or replace as appropriate.
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