User manual DELONGHI DES 12

[. . . ] Failure to do so may result in electric shock, serious injury, burns, fire or damage to the appliance. Danger!Failure to observe the warning may result in life threatening injury by electric shock. Failure to observe the warning may result in injury or damage to the appliance. [. . . ] · Keep the list of Service Centres and identify the Centre nearest you. General safeguards · Do not install the appliance in rooms containing gas, oil or sulphur. Keep the appliance at least 50 cm away from flammable substances (alcohol etc) or pressurised containers (e. g. Wait at least 1 hour after transporting the appliance before starting it R134a refrigerant complies with European environmental standards. At the end of its working life, consign the appliance to a specialist collection centre. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: This unit contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol. Maintenance and disposal must be carried out by qualified personnel only (R134a, GWP=1300). You are therefore recommended to dispose of them in special differentiated waste collection containers. Do not use the appliance in laundry rooms. Electrical connections After moving the appliance, wait at least an hour before turning it on again. Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket, check that: · The mains power supply corresponds to the working voltage indicated on the rating plate. · The power socket and electrical circuit are adequate for the appliance. If this is not the case, have the plug replaced by a qualified electrician; · The mains socket is adequately earthed. · · · · · · · · · 12 INSTALLATION Position the appliance in the room to be dehumidified. A free space of at least 50 cm must be left at the front of the dehumidifier, so as not to block the air outlet. For efficient ventilation a space of about 5-10 cm should be left at the back of the appliance. The condensate can be drained in one of the following ways: Nota Bene: Keep the rubber bung to close the spout. fig. 3 GB NO A) Draining into the tank The condensate can be drained directly into the tank. 1 Instructions for fitting the castors 1) Unplug from the mains socket and empty the tank (if full) 2) Remove the rubber caps from the bottom of the appliance by pulling forcefully or using pliers (see figure 4/1). [. . . ] This ensures that the dehumidifier is operating under suitable conditions, improving its performance and accelerating dehumidification. GB 15 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Always unplug the appliance from the power socket before performing any cleaning or maintenance operations. For safety reasons, never wash the dehumidifier using a jet of water. If the appliance is not used for long periods · · · After unplugging the appliance from the power socket, empty the tank. Cover the appliance with a plastic bag to protect it from dust. Cleaning the cabinet · · · Clean the appliance using a damp cloth then dry with a dry cloth. [. . . ]