FTE16 - Dehumidifier DIMPLEX - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Dehumidifier
Brand	Dimplex
Model	FTE16
Moisture Removal	16 litres/day (at 30°C & RH 80%)
Power Supply	220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Power Input	410 W
Running Current	2.1 A
Weight	13.3 kg
Dimensions (W x D x H)	365 x 220 x 500 mm
Water Tank Capacity	2.3 L
Applicable Temperature Range	5°C - 35°C
Refrigerant	HFC134a (0.12 kg, GWP 1430)
CO₂ Equivalent	0.172 tonnes
Humidity Control	Rotary dial with positions for 20% to 80% RH and continuous operation
Continuous Drainage	Yes (requires 9 mm internal diameter hose, not included)
Filter Type	Washable mesh filter
Filter Cleaning Interval	Every 2 weeks
Safety Features	Auto shut-off when tank full, defrost protection, 3-minute restart delay
Warranty	1 year standard, extended to 3 years upon registration within 28 days (UK & Ireland only)

Frequently Asked Questions - FTE16 DIMPLEX

How do I set the desired humidity level?

Turn the humidity control dial clockwise to the desired position. Positions correspond to approximate relative humidity: 8 = 20%, 7 = 30%, 6 = 40%, 4 = 60%, 2 = 80%. The 'Cont.' setting runs the dehumidifier continuously.

Why is the dehumidifier not starting?

Check that the humidity dial is set higher than the current room humidity. If the dial is set lower, the unit won't run. Also, ensure the water tank is properly seated and not full. If the unit still doesn't start, wait 10 minutes for the compressor to reset. If it still fails, check the power supply and plug.

How do I use continuous drainage?

Remove the water tank and attach a 9 mm internal diameter hose to the water outlet tube. Replace the tank. Ensure the free end of the hose is below the unit outlet and the drain point is lower. When not using continuous drainage, remove the hose and replace the rubber plug.

What does the 'Tank Full' LED mean?

When the water tank is full, the LED illuminates and the unit stops. Remove the tank, empty it, and refit it securely. The unit will restart automatically. If the LED stays on after emptying, remove and re-fit the tank to reset.

How often should I clean the filter?

Clean the air filter every 2 weeks. Remove the water tank first, then slide the filter out. Wash with warm water below 40°C, let it dry naturally, and reinstall. Never operate the unit without the filter.

Why is the defrost LED on?

The defrost LED indicates the unit is in defrost mode to prevent the compressor from freezing. This is normal, especially in low ambient temperatures. The unit will resume normal operation after defrosting.

Can I use the dehumidifier in a cold room?

The unit operates in temperatures between 5°C and 35°C. Efficiency decreases as temperature drops; at around 6°C, little moisture will be removed. The unit may defrost more frequently in cold conditions.

What should I do if the unit vibrates or makes noise?

Ensure the unit is placed on a level, firm surface. Keep a clearance of at least 50 cm from walls and furniture. Check that the water tank is properly inserted. If noise persists, contact customer service.

How do I clean the dehumidifier?

Unplug the unit. Clean the water tank every 3 days with fresh water or mild detergent, removing any scale or film. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in water. Clean the filter every 2 weeks as described.

What is the warranty period?

The standard warranty is 1 year from purchase. Register the product online at register.dimplex.co.uk within 28 days of purchase to extend the warranty to 3 years (UK and Ireland only). Proof of purchase is required.

USER MANUAL FTE16 DIMPLEX

Installation and Operating Instructions

Model:	FTE10	10L	Dehumidifier
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Please read the operating instructions carefully before using your dehumidifier for the first time and keep them in a safe place.

• Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
• Never operate the appliance if a cable or connector has been damaged, after appliance malfunction or if the appliance was dropped or is otherwise damaged.
• When the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, or a professional service agent only.
• Please ask a professional service agent to repair the product. Improper repair may cause danger to users.
• Disconnect the appliance from mains power whenever it is not in use, before relocating it, and before cleaning.
• Operate the appliance only at the voltage specified on the rating label.
• Do not connect this product to mains using an extension lead.
• Do not connect the dehumidifier to a multiple socket outlet, which is also being used for other electrical appliances
• This dehumidifier is only intended for INDOOR RESIDENTIAL applications. This dehumidifier should not be used for commercial or industrial or leisure applications.
• DO NOT COVER. Never cover or obstruct in any way the outlet at the top of the dehumidifier or the air inlet slots at the rear of the dehumidifier.
• Only operate this appliance with a minimum of 50cm clearance all around i.e. away from walls, furniture and overhanging objects such as curtains or a shelf.
• Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall only switch on/off the appliance provided that it has been placed or installed in its intended normal operating position and they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall not plug in, regulate and clean the appliance or perform user maintenance.
• Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised. "

- To prevent spillage, empty the water tank before relocating the appliance.

- Do not tip the appliance to any side as escaping water could damage the appliance. Only operate the product in a level upright position.

- “WARNING: Never leave water in the reservoir when the appliance is not in use, microorganisms can grow in stagnant water, the water tank should be emptied and cleaned regularly and properly.

- CAUTION: Clean and empty the water tank at least every third day. Empty the water tank and clean it with fresh tap water or mild detergent. Remove any scale, deposits, or film that has formed on the sides of the water tank or on interior surfaces using soft non-abrasive cleaning agents (such as washing up liquid), wipe all surfaces dry on completion. Empty the tank, clean and dry it when not in use and before putting into storage.

- Be aware that high humidity levels may encourage the growth of biological organisms in the environment.

- Monitor the area around the dehumidifier to ensure there is no damp or wet. Do not allow absorbent materials, such as carpeting, drapes, or tablecloths to become damp.

- When the unit stops, you have to wait for 3 minutes before you can restart the unit to protect the compressor from damage

- Air inlet filter must be cleaned regularly to ensure correct operation and to avoid damage to the appliance, please refer to page 7 and 8.

- Never operate the product without the filter

- WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation please remove all packaging materials particularly plastic and EPS and keep these away from vulnerable people, children and babies.

- WARNING: To avoid the risk of accidental strangulation from the supply cord all children and vulnerable people must be supervised when in the vicinity of the product whether it is working or not.

PRODUCT PART DESCRIPTIONS

1. Control panel
2. Air outlet
3. Carry handle
4. Front panel

1. Air inlet
2. Water outlet tube (continuous use)
3. Water tank

CONTROL PLATE DESCRIPTION

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    B --> C["DEFROST LED"]
    C --> D["HUMIDITY SELECTION CONTROL"]
    D --> E["MAX - LAUNDRY SETTING"]
    E --> F["CONT. / T-shirt"]
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Allow the unit to stand upright for 24hrs to let the compressor stabilize before first use or when transported.

1. Firstly, turn the humidity control switch to the "OFF" position.
2. Plug in the dehumidifier.
3. Turn on the humidity control switch (clockwise) and set it at the desired humidity level, please refer to table in point 4 below (e.g. position"4 = 60%).
4. For assistance in drying clothes in a laundry/ utility room, please select maximum dial position for continuous operation and maximum moisture removal.

Turning off the unit

1. Turn the humidity control switch fully anticlockwise to the "OFF" position and the power supply is cut off and the unit stops operating.
2. If the dehumidifier is not in use for a long time, please disconnect the power cord plug from the supply outlet.

NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS

1. The dehumidifier will not operate if the humidity dial is set lower than the ambient humidity e.g. room humidity 40% and dial setting 2 or 4. In other words the higher the humidistat dial setting e.g. position 8 the dehumidifier will attempt to dry the ambient humidity to 20% (RH) relative humidity.
2. When the water tank is full an automatic float switch shuts down the product and the tank full LED illuminates. Remove the water storage tank and empty its contents, carefully replace the empty water tank back in position, the unit will now automatically restart operating.
3. The following table indicates the approximate relative humidity settings against its related position number on the humidity control switch:
4. The ideal position is around position 6- approximately 40% relative humidity
5. The operational temperature range for this unit is 5-35°C. Please note the effectiveness of the product reduces as the ambient temperature reduces. For example in a room of 6°C-little if any moisture will be removed. The product works on the principal that it requires a high ambient temperature with warm air drawing over a very cold compressor creating water droplets.
6. Other than on the case of note 2 above, where the dehumidifier does not start,

the operational light does not illuminate or the dehumidifier intermittently stops for unknown reasons, please check the plug and power supply for poor connection. If the plug and power supply are in good condition, wait for 10 minutes and restart the unit (it can take about 10 minutes for the unit to reset). If the unit still does not start after 10 minutes, please contact your retailer or the manufacturer for repair.

1. When the dehumidifier is in operation, the running compressor will produce heat. This is normal and may potentially raise the room temperature.

2. When the product is defrosting, the defrost LED will illuminate. The reason this happens is because the compressor gets very cold to maximize moisture removal. The defrost function protects the compressor from freezing up and avoid damage to the product.

CONTROL SWITCH POSITION NO.	APPROXIMATE HUMIDITY SETTING
Cont.	Continuous running
8 20	%
7 30	%
6 40	%
4 60	%
2 80	8 %

DRAINAGE INSTRUCTION

Switch off before carrying out any of these operations and leave for 3 minutes before switching on again.

The extracted water is collected by the water tank (set up as supplied), or can be set up to drain continuously using a PVC hose (not included) connected to a drain outlet, the drain point must be lower than the unit outlet (see details below).

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USE OF THE WATER TANK:

When the tank full LED illuminates the tank is full, the compressor and the fan will stop operation, please empty the water tank. Remove the water tank as per Fig 01 and empty it. Gently refit the water tank into the unit in its original position. Note, if the tank full LED remains on when the tank is emptied please remove and re-fit the tank to reset the light.

CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE

If you want to use this function, please pull out the water tank and plug a 9mm internal diameter water pipe onto the “Water out tube” (See Fig.02). Replace the water tank into the unit, the unit will now operate while discharging the extracted water through the free end of the fitted pipe, Note, you must ensure that the free end of the pipe is below the product outlet connection and that the drain point is likewise lower than the unit outlet. NOTE: When the continuous drain feature is not being used, remove the drain hose from the outlet and attach the rubber plug back to the drain outlet. Store the drain hose safely away from children and vulnerable people.

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Filter Removal

•To remove the filter you must first remove the water tank as instructed above.
•The filter can then be removed from its slot by gripping the filter handle and sliding it down and out of the back of the appliance as indicated.
- Every 2 weeks, remove the filter and clean it with warm water, below 40^ C . Allow it to dry naturally and then replace by reversing the removal instruction above.
- Never operate the product without the filter

Care and Maintenance Instruction

1. To avoid the occurrence of vibration and noise the unit should not be operated while located on any soft or uneven surface.

2. Never insert any foreign objects into the unit through its air inlet or outlet to avoid hazard or unit failure.

3. During power off or when not in use for a long time, please disconnect the product from the mains.

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1. For a better dehumidifying effect, the areas to the front, rear and above the unit should be clear and free from any obstacles which will block the air flow of the unit. Do not block any air inlet or outlet grilles – keep clear of hanging drapes, curtains and furnishings – DO NOT COVER, as specified under safety information section a clearance of 50cm should be maintained all around the appliance when it is in use.

2. Every 2 weeks, remove the air filter and clean it with warm water, below 40^ C. Allow it to dry naturally and then replace by reversing the removal instruction above. Never operate the product without the filter

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION\MODEL	FTE10	FTE16 FTE20
POWER SUPPLY 220-240V~50Hz
POWER INPUT 250W 410W	480W
RUNNING CURRENT 1.2A 2.1A 2.2A
WEIGHT 11.1Kg 13.3Kg 13.7Kg
MOISTURE REMOVAL(@ 30°C& RH 80%)	10 litre/day	16 litre/day	20 litre/day
DIMEMSIONS(WxDxH)mm	W:365 x D:220 x H:500
APPLICABLETEMPERATURE	5°C - 35°C
WATER TANK CAPACITY	2.3L

Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases

Hermetically sealed system.

Contains Refrigerant HFC134a 100%

Global Warming Potential – 1430

Refrigerant Weight and CO2 equivalent weight by model as per below table

Model	Refrigerant Weight	CO2 Equivalent Weight
FTE10	0.065Kg	0.093 tonnes
FTE16	0.12Kg	0.172 tonnes
FTE20	0.135Kg	0.193 tonnes

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Recycling: For electrical products sold within the European Community. At the end of the electrical products useful life it should not be disposed of with household waste.

Please recycle where facilities exist.

Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice in your country.

After Sales Service and Extended Guarantee terms and conditions

Your product is guaranteed for 1 year from the date of purchase. If you experience a problem with your Dimplex product, which is found to be defective due to faulty materials or workmanship within the Guarantee Period, this Dimplex

Guarantee will cover repair or - at the discretion of Dimplex – replacement with a functionally equivalent Dimplex product.

The 1 year guarantee is extended for an additional 2 years when you register the product with Dimplex, within 28 days of purchase. If you do not register the product with Dimplex within 28 days, your product will remain guaranteed for 1 year only.

Within the extended guarantee period we undertake to repair or exchange this product free of charge providing:

a) Proof of purchase such as a sales receipt should be provided, showing that the appliance was bought within the 36-months prior to registering the defect/fault.

b) The appliance was correctly installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and used solely for domestic purposes.

c) The defect/fault was not as a result of accident, misuse, unauthorised modification or inexpert repair

Your rights under this guarantee are additional to your statutory rights, which in turn are not affected by this guarantee.

To validate your extended guarantee register with us online at http://register.dimplex.co.uk

N.B. Each qualifying product needs to be registered with Dimplex individually.

What is not covered by a Dimplex Guarantee?

The Dimplex Guarantee does not cover any of the following:

Any fault or damage to your Dimplex product due to faulty materials or workmanship occurring outside the 3* year Guarantee Period (*subject to successful online registration for the additional 2 years within 28 days of purchase).

Normal wear and tear including parts that might wear out over time or consumables, such as filters.

Any fault or damage occurring to any pre-owned Dimplex product or to any other equipment or property.

Accidental damage to your Dimplex product or damage to your Dimplex product from external sources (for example, transit, weather, electrical outages or power surges).

Fault or damage to your Dimplex product which is:

• not due to faulty materials or workmanship or which is due to circumstances outside Dimplex's control.
• caused by use of your Dimplex product for anything other than normal domestic household purposes in the country where it was purchased.
• caused by any misuse, abuse or negligent use of the Dimplex product, including but not limited to any failure to use it in accordance with the Operating Instructions supplied with the product.
• caused by any failure to assemble, install clean and maintain your Dimplex product in accordance with the Operating Instructions supplied with the product unless this was carried out by Dimplex or its authorised dealers.
• caused by repairs or alterations to your Dimplex product not carried out by Dimplex service personnel or its authorised dealer(s).
• caused by use of any consumables or spare parts for your Dimplex product which are not Dimplex-specified. A full range of Dimplex-specified consumables, parts and accessories is available at www.dimplex.co.uk

Terms and Conditions

The Dimplex Guarantee is valid for 3* calendar years from the date of purchase (*subject to successful online registration for the additional 2 years within 28 days of purchase) of your Dimplex product from a recognised retailer in the country of purchase and use, or the date of delivery of the product if later, always provided the original receipt has been retained and is produced as proof of purchase.

You must provide to Dimplex or its authorised agents on request the original receipt as proof of purchase and - if required by Dimplex - proof of delivery. If you are unable to provide this documentation, you will be required to pay for any repair work required.

Any repair work under the Dimplex Guarantee will be carried out by Dimplex or its authorised dealer(s) and any parts that are replaced will become the property of Dimplex. Any repairs performed under the Dimplex Guarantee will not extend the Guarantee Period.

Any replacement of your Dimplex product by Dimplex during the Guarantee Period will start the 3*-year Guarantee Period afresh from the date of delivery of the replacement Dimplex product to you. (*Please keep original online guarantee registration email+ sales receipt for your original purchase as proof of the additional 2 years, in case of the unlikely event you experience an issue).

The Dimplex Guarantee does not entitle you to recovery of any indirect or consequential loss or damage including but not limited to loss or damage to any other property.

The Dimplex Guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights as a consumer and your statutory rights are not affected by this Dimplex Guarantee.

Please note that the extended guarantee is only available in the UK and Ireland

If after following these steps your product still does not operate you should return it to your point of purchase.

Please do not return a faulty product to us as this may result in loss or damage and delay in providing you with a satisfactory service.

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