LE 100 - Dehumidifier STEBA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LE 100 STEBA

Panel:10 Generally This appliance is for private and indoor use only and must not be used commercially. Please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it at a safe place. When the appliance is given to ano- ther person the instruction manual should be passed to that per- son, too. Only use the appliance as described in the instruction manual and pay attention to the safety information. No liability for damages or accidents will be accepted, which are caused by not paying attention to the instruction manual. Safety information ∙ Connect and operate the appliance in accordance with the spe- cifications shown on the rating label ∙ Do not plug with wet hands. ∙ Do not plug into a socket where several other appliances are plugged in. ∙ Do not use if the plug cord is damaged or when the power plug does not fit the socket securely. ∙ Do not modify the parts, or repair the unit by yourself. ∙ Do not use the unit near a flame. ∙ Do not use where children can easily touch the unit, nor let children use the unit by themselves. ∙ The appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above and persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capa- bilities or lack of experience/knowledge, provided that are su- pervised or have been provided with instruction in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not use the packaging as a toy. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised. ∙ Children under the age of 8 must be kept away from the appli- ance and the connecting cable. ∙ The appliance must not be operated using a timer or a separate remote system!11 ∙ Never pull at the power cord or chafe it over sharp edges. ∙ Never leave the appliance unattended when in use. ∙ The manufacturer is not liable for damage which is occurring due to the usage of the appliance in a different way as descri- bed or a mistake in the handling has been made. ∙ Place the appliance on a flat, stable, water resisting surface. ∙ The appliance must stand this way that it cannot tip over. ∙ Do not cover the ventilation openings and take care that no curtains etc can be hindered the air circulation. ∙ Attention! In case of overheating, risk of fire! Keep a safety distance of min 60cm to wet areas (e.g. Shower, bath tubes, sinks) and min 120cm to water taps! Operation: ∙ When the unit is unpacked, place the appliance vertical on the floor and leave it for 12h, that the cooling liquid is bubble free ∙ Take care that the water tank is inserted correctly. ∙ Turn the humidity regulator is turned to “Off” ∙ Plug the appliance in with dry hands. ∙ Ensure that the ventilation openings are open. ∙ Turn the humidity regulator to Pos.4 ( ca 60% humidity). ∙ The compressor is only working when the humidity in the air is higher than the adjusted. When the compressor is working, then the „Operation“ lamp at the panel is on. Adjusted Ca. humidity 7 30% 6 40% 4 60% 2 80% ∙ When the regulator is adjusted to „Cont., then the compressor is working perma- nently. ∙ The unit is suitable to work at temperatures from 5°C to 31°C. ∙ The humidity performance is depending on the surrounding humidity and tempe- rature. A good dehumidification is achieved at temperatures higher than 22°C and a humidity above 70%. ∙ When the dehumidifier reaches the adjusted value, the compressor will stop wor- king and starts again when the humidity is again above the programmed value. ∙ Keep doors and windows closed of the room which should be dehumidified.12

(OPTION A) CONTINUOUS WATER DRAINAGE (OPTION B) FILTER CLEANING Fig. 1 Fig. 3 Fig. 2Fig. 4 Continuous drainage Tube13 ∙ Take care that nothing can drop on the appliance. ∙ During use, the appliance will create warm air. ∙ To run the appliance continuously, turn the humidity regulator to “cont”. Water drainage: ∙ If the water tank is full, then a red light „Tank full“ will go on and the appliance will stop working. Wait ca 15min before the water tank is removed. Residual water can drop into the water tank at that time. Remove the water tank carefully, that the floater is not damaged and pour out the water (Fig 1+2). ∙ The water is not suitable for personal usage (drinking, washing etc.). ∙ After the water tank is inserted wait for ca 3min then the appliance can be restar- ted. Continuous drainage: ∙ With a pipe (not supplied with the appliance, can be ordered at Steba as an addi- tional accessory), which is applied to the water out hole (Fig3), the water can be drained into a sink. Take care that the appliance is not placed lower than the sink. Remove the water tank and attach the pipe at the water out hole. Insert the water tank carefully again. Defrost: At room temperatures bellow 5°C the appliance will defrost. The compressor stops working, the fan keeps running. At the panel the „Defrost“ lamp is on. Cleaning and maintenance: ∙ Before cleaning the appliance the humidity regulator should be turned to “Off” and the plug should be pulled out of the socket. ∙ The water tank should be emptied every day. Take care that the floater is not da- maged. Rinse the tank every 2 weeks with a normal wash-up liquid. ∙ Open every week the filter at the back and pull the filter gently downwards (Fig4). Rinse the filter in warm soap water and dry it completely. Re-insert the filter and close it. ∙ Attention: The appliance is heavy! ∙ The outer shell should be cleaned with a damp cloth. ∙ When the appliance is not used for quite a while the filter and the water tank should be cleaned. ∙ Store the appliance in a vertical way.14 Failure list Problem Possible Reason Dehumidifier is not working ∙ No power supply (Check Fuse or the socket) ∙ Water tank is not inserted completely ∙ Check if the floater is in the water tank. Dehumidifier produces no or only little water ∙ Air humidity too low ∙ Air inlet or outlet covered or blocked ∙ Doors or windows of the room are open ∙ Filter full Vibrating dehumidifier Floor not plane ∙ Place some foam material bellow the appliance15 Correct Disposal of this product This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling. Packaging disposal: Do not throw away the package materials. Please put it in the recycling bin. Gift box: Paper, should be put to the old paper collection point. Plastic packaging material and foils should be collected in the special collection containers. Service and Repair: If the appliance must be repaired, please get in touch with your trader or with the manufacturer: STEBA Elektrogeräte GmbH & Co KG Pointstr. 2, 96129 Strullendorf / Germany Distribution-Tel.: 09543 / 449-17 / -18, Service-Tel.: 09543 / 449-44, Fax: 09543 / 449-19 e-Mail: [e-mail] Internet: http://www.steba.com16