Pifco P44018 Mounting instructions

MODEL

P44018

YOUR SAFETY &

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

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PORTABLE

DEHUMIDIFIER

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TECHNICAL DATA

Description: Portable Dehumidier

Model: P44018

Input: 100 - 240V ~50/60Hz

Output: 245W

Removable Water Tank: 2.2L

DOCUMENTATION

We declare that this product conforms to the following product legislation in accordance with the

following directive(s):

2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.

2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.

RK Wholesale LTD Quality Assurance, United Kingdom

WARRANTY

This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of original purchase. If any defect arises due

to faulty materials of workmanship, the faulty products must be returned to the place of purchase.

Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer.

The following conditions apply:

• The product must be returned to the retailer with proof of purchase.

• The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this

instruction guide.

• It must be used only for domestic purposes.

• It does not cover wear and tear, damage, misuse or consumable parts.

• RK Wholesale LTD has limited liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.

• This guarantee is only Valid in the UK and Eire Only.

An extended warranty is available for this appliance.

See back page for details.

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WIRING SAFETY FOR UK USE ONLY

IMPORTANT

As the colours in the

mains lead of this

appliance may not

correspond with the

coloured markings

identifying the terminals

in your plug, please

proceed as follows:

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in

accordance with the following code:

Blue neutral [N] Brown live [L]

Green/Yellow [EARTH]

Plug Fitting Details (Where Applicable).

The wire coloured blue is the neutral and must

be connected to the terminal marked [N] or

coloured black.

The wire coloured brown is the live wire and

must be connected to the terminal marked [L] or

coloured red.

The wire coloured green/yellow must be

connected to the terminal marked with the letter

[E] or marked .

On no account must either the brown or the blue

wire be connected to the [EARTH] terminal .

Always ensure that the cord grip is fastened

correctly.

The plug must be tted with a fuse of the same

rating already tted and conforming to BS 1362

and be ASTA approved.

If in doubt consult a qualied electrician who will

be pleased to do this for you.

Non-Rewireable Mains Plug

If your appliance is supplied with a non-

rewireable plug tted to the mains lead and

should the fuse need replacing, you must use an

ASTA approved one (conforming to BS 1362 of

the same rating).

If in doubt, consult a qualied electrician who will

be pleased to do this for you.

If you need to remove the plug – disconnect

it from the mains – and then cut it o of the

mains lead and immediately dispose of it in a

safe manner. Never attempt to reuse the plug or

insert it into a socket outlet as there is a danger

of an electric shock.

WARNING:

This Appliance MUST be Earthed

FUSE

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PRODUCT SAFETY

When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should

always be followed including the following:

• Check that the voltage of the

main circuit corresponds with

the rating of the appliance

before operating.

• Please ensure that the appliance

is used on a stable, level, and

heat resistant surface.

• DO NOT immerse cords, plugs

or any part of the appliance in

water or any other liquid.

• DO NOT leave the appliance

unattended while it is operating.

• Close supervision is necessary

when any appliance is used by

or near children or pets.

• This appliance can be used

by children aged from 8 years

and above and persons with

reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities or lack of

experience and knowledge

if they have been given

supervision or instruction

concerning use of the appliance

in a safe way and understand

the hazards involved.

• Children shall not play with the

appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance

shall not be made by children

without supervision.

• Switch o at the wall socket

then remove the plug from

the socket when not in use or

before cleaning.

• If the supply cord or appliance

is damaged, stop using the

appliance immediately and seek

advice from the manufacturer

or its service agent or a similarly

qualied person.

• DO NOT let the cord hang over

the edge of a table or counter or

let it come into contact with any

hot surfaces.

• The use of accessory

attachments is not

recommended by the appliance

manufacturer apart from those

supplied with this product. DO

NOT use extension cords with

the appliance.

• DO NOT pull the plug out by the

cord as this may damage the

plug and/or the cable.

• DO NOT use this product for

anything other than its intended

use.

• This appliance is for household

use only.

• DO NOT carry the appliance by

the power cord.

• DO NOT use the appliance

outdoors.

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• DO NOT operate with wet

hands.

• Do not place the power cord in

a position where it can be pulled

on by children or animals or

tripped over.

• DO NOT leave the appliance

unattended during use. Always

unplug the unit when not in use

or before cleaning.

• Always operate the appliance on

a smooth, even, stable surface.

DO NOT place the unit on a hot

surface.

• Ensure that the unit is switched

o after use.

• The manufacturer does not

accept responsibility for any

damage or injury caused by

improper or incorrect use,

or for repairs carried out by

unauthorised personnel.

• In case of technical problems,

switch o the product and

DO NOT attempt to repair it

yourself. Return the appliance

to an authorised service facility

for examination, adjustment or

repair. Always insist on

the use of original spare parts.

Failure to comply with the above

mentions precautions and

instructions, could aect the

safe operation of this product.

• Your appliance must never be

switched on through an external

timer or any kind of separate

remote control system.

• In the unlikely event the

appliance develops a fault,

stop using it immediately and

seek advice from the Customer

Support Team.

HIGH VOLTAGE

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BEFORE YOUR FIRST USE:

1. Remove your appliance from the packaging.

2. Check that there is no damage to the cord or any visible damage to the body or lters.

3. Your appliance is now ready for normal use.

Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Instruction Manual

Dehumidier

Drain Pipe

1. Handle

2. Control panel

3. Air Outlet

4. Filter box

5. Water tank (not shown)

6. Power cord (not shown)

7. Castors

Control Panel

1. High Fan on LED

2. Low Fan on LED

3. Timer on LED

4. Humidity & timer LCD

5. Humidity set LED

6. Power on LED

7. Water full LED

8. Water level reset button

9. Power button

10. Humidity adjust button

11. Timer adjust button

12. Fan speed adjust button

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USING YOUR APPLIANCE

1. Place the dehumidier so that it has 20cm

of free space all the way around.

2. Plug the appliance in to suitable power

outlet. The Power indication light will turn

green when the unit is plugged in.

3. Press the button once to start

operation. Press it again to stop

operation.

4. Press the button to toggle between

a low and high speed fan.

5. Press the button to set the desired

humidity level of the room. The settings

are anywhere between 40% to 80% at

5% intervals. Once the room humidity has

reached 2% below the selected humidity,

the compressor will stop then the fan

will stop 3 minutes later. Once the room

regains humidity 2% above that selected,

the compressor and fan will start after 3

minutes.

6. Press the button to set the timer so

the dehumidier will automatically start

from 1 to 24 hours. The dehumidier will

start automatically when it reaches the

set start time. I.E. if the current time is 12

noon and you want the dehumidier to

start at 2pm, then set the timer to 02.

7. To cancel the timer press the until the

timer reaches 00. The timer can also be

cancelled by pressing the button. If

the water tank becomes full, you will need

to empty the tank and replace, the timer

will then continue from where it left o.

Note: The timer will not work if the room

humidity is above the selected humidity setting.

Adjust the humidity setting to below the room

humidity which appear on the LCD screen.

8. When the tank is full, the water full LED

will illuminate and the dehumidier will

switch o automatically and emit 15

beeps.

REMOVABLE WATER TANK

1. Lightly press on the sides of the tank with

both hands and pull the tank out gently.

2. Discard the collected water.

Note: Do not remove the oat from the water

tank. The water full sensor will no longer be

able to detect the water level correctly without

the oat and water may develop a leak.

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3. When replacing the water tank, press the

tank rmly into place with both hands. If

the tank is not positioned properly, the

tank full sensor will be activated, and the

dehumidier will not operate.

CONTINUOUS WATER DRAINAGE

1. The unit features a continuous drainage

port. Using a plastic pipe with an inner

diameter of 10mm (not supplied) insert

into the drain hole (on intermediate plate),

reach out from the water tank making

sure that the pipe is set in the notch of the

water tank and unit body.

2. Plumb the pipe to a suitable drain. If you

are unsure, seek advice from a qualied

plumber.

Note: The dehumidier will not operate unless

the tank is in place correctly.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The following checks will assist in the correction

of most problems which you may encounter

with your dehumidier. Before going through

the check list below, rst check the following

points:

The power cord must be connected rmly.

Should any problem persist after you have

made these checks consult your nearest

dealer.

Problem Possible

Cause

Solution

The unit

doesn’t

operate

Has the power

cord been

disconnected?

Plug the power

cord into the

outlet.

Is the tank

full indication

lamp blinking?

(The tank is full

or in a wrong

position.)

Empty the

water in the

drainage tank

and then

reposition the

tank.

Is the

temperature of

the room above

35°C or below

5°C?

The protection

device has

activated

and the unit

cannot be

started.

The

dehumidifying

function

doesn’t work

Is the air lter

clogged?

Clean the

air lter as

instructed

Is the intake

duct or

discharge duct

obstructed?

Remove the

obstruction

from the

discharge duct

or intake duct.

No air is

discharged

Is the air lter

clogged?

Clean the

air lter as

instructed

The

dehumidier

is noisy

Is the unit tilted

or unsteady?

Move the unit

to a stable,

sturdy location.

Is the air lter

clogged?

Clean the

air lter as

instructed.

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CLEANING & CARE

To clean the body.

• Wipe it with a soft damp cloth.

To clean the air lter.

• Lift the handle and slide the lter grille up.

• Remove the lter from the lter grille

• Run a vacuum cleaner lightly over the

surface of the air lter to remove any dirt.

If the air lter is exceptionally dirty, wash it

with warm water and a mild cleanser and

dry thoroughly.

• Reverse the procedure to replace the lter

into the dehumidier.

STORAGE

If the unit is not being used for a long period of

time:

• Empty any water from the tank.

• Fold up the power supply cord.

• Clean the air lter.

• Store in a safe, dry place, out of reach of

children.

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WARNING:

DO NOT IMMERSE ANY ELECTRICAL PART

OF THE APPLIANCE IN WATER SUCH AS

MOTOR UNITS OR PLUGS.

PLEASE SEE CLEANING SECTION FOR

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT

Appliances bearing the symbol shown here

may not be disposed of in domestic rubbish.

You are required to dispose of old electrical

and electronic appliances like this separately.

Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or

www.recyclenow.co.uk

for access to information about the recycling

of electrical items.

Please visit www.weeeireland.ie for access to

information about the recycling of electrical

items purchased in Ireland.

The WEEE directive, introduced in August

2006, states that all electrical items must be

recycled, rather than taken to landll.

Please arrange to take this appliance to your

local Civic Amenity site for recycling, once it

has reached the end of its life.

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