USER MANUAL DESICCANT DEHUMIDIFIER DESD8LW Thank you for choosing electriQ. Please read this user manual before using this innovative dehumidifier and keep it safe for future reference.
CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 FEATURES 6 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 7 POSITIONING THE DEHUMIDIFIER 8 CONTROL PANEL 9 WATER DRAINAGE 10 SETTING UP THE APP 12 CONNECTING TO THE APP 15 CONTROLLING YOUR DEVICE 17 SMART SCENES AND AUTOMATION 19 CONNECTION TROUBLESHOOTING 21 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 24 SUPPORT 25 2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT • Carefully read the instructions before operating the unit. • This appliance is only intended for use in an indoor domestic environment. Any other use is not recommended by the manufacturer and may cause fire, electrical shock or other injuries to person or damage to property. • Rating: This unit must only be connected to a 220-240V earthed outlet. Installation must be in accordance with the regulations of the country where the unit is used.
• Always place the unit on a dry and • Due to continuous product development the layout and availability of features stable surface. within the app may vary. • The appliance should not be installed in a laundry or wet room where the ENERGY SAVING AND UNIT SAFETY humidity is higher than 85% RH. This PROTECTION TIPS unit should be operated at an ambient • Do not cover or restrict the airflow from temperature between 1°C and 32°C. the outlet or inlet grills. • Do not dry laundry directly above the unit.
VISUAL SAFETY GUIDE WHERE OR WHEN NOT TO USE YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER
FEATURES Your DESD8LW is a high quality desiccant dehumidifier with features not found in other units. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Efficient, easy to use and quiet. Intelligent CPU controlled digital humidistat with 3 modes (Low, Mid and High), Control and monitor the humidity or temperature remotely using your Android or Apple phone / tablet. Alexa and Google home compatible: use voice commands to conveniently operate the smart dehumidifier. Advanced scheduling abilities using the App.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Handle Control Panel Air Outlet Contnuous Drainage Hole Water Tank Cover Float Water Tank Water Level Window Air Inlet Filter Humidity Sensor Power Cord 7
POSITIONING THE DEHUMIDIFIER A badly positioned dehumidifier will have little effect. In positioning the dehumidifier please ensure circulation of the air is not restricted around the unit. At least 20 cm space should be allowed around the unit. This dehumidifier is designed for indoor residential / small office applications only and any commercial or industrial use will invalidate the warranty. Use the dehumidifier in an enclosed area for maximum efficiency.
CONTROL PANEL POWER FAN SPEED TIMER HUMIDITY IONISER FUNCTION POWER BUTTON Press to turn the appliance ON and OFF. The POWER indicator illuminates when the unit is turned on, The RUN indicator will illuminate while the unit is dehumidifying and the TANK FULL indicator will illuminate when the unit has stopped due to a full water tank. FAN SPEED BUTTON Changes the fan speeds between High, Medium and Low. The corresponding indicator will illuminate above to show the currently selected fan speed.
WATER DRAINAGE The water tank has a maximum capacity of 2.5L with a 7L per day working capacity. When the water tank is full, the unit will stop operating. When this happens, the TANK FULL light will flash on the control panel, and the unit will bleep. Note: Only empty the water tank when it is full or before moving or storing the unit. There are two ways to dispense collected water.
SET UP CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE The dehumidifier has a continuous drain hole that can be connected to a plastic pipe with a 14 mm inner diameter (not supplied). Water can be drained into a large receptacle or sink, for example, or through the wall into an outside drain. Please follow the steps below to set your unit up for continuous drainage. Plastic block Cut off the cover for the continuous drain on the back of the unit.
SETTING UP THE WIFI APP BEFORE YOU START • Ensure your router provides a standard 2.4GHz connection. • If your router is dual-band ensure that both networks have different network names (SSID). The provider of your router / Internet service provider will be able to provide advice specific to your router. • Place the dehumidifier as close as possible to the router during setup.
REGISTER THE APP 1. Press on the register button at the bottom of the screen. 4. A verification code will be sent by the method selected in step 3. Enter the code into the app. 2. Read the Privacy policy and press the Agree Button. 5. Type in the password you would like to create. This needs to be 6-20 characters, with letters and numbers. 13 3. Enter your email address or phone number and press continue to register. 6. The app is now registered.
SETTING UP YOUR HOME WITHIN THE APP TUYA is designed so it can work with a large number of compatible smart devices within your home. It can also be set up to work with multiple devices within different houses. As such, during the setup process the app requires that different areas are created and named to allow easy management of all your devices. When devices are then added, they are assigned to one of the rooms you have created. CREATING ROOMS 1. Press on the ADD HOME button. 2.
CONNECTING USING QUICK CONNECTION Before initiating the connection, make sure the unit is in standby mode, with the WIFI light flashing twice per second. If not, follow the instructions for changing the connection mode. Ensure your phone is connected to the WiFi network. (We advise turning mobile data off during setup) 1. Open app and press “+” to add device, or use the add device button 4. Enter your WiFi password and press confirm. 2.
CONNECTING USING AP MODE (ALTERNATIVE METHOD) Before initiating the connection, make sure the unit is in standby mode, with the WiFi light flashing once per second. If not, follow the instructions for changing the connection type. Ensure your phone is connected to the WiFi network. (We advise turning mobile data off during setup) 1. Open app and press “+” to add device, or use the add device button 4.
CONTROLLING YOUR DEVICE THROUGH THE APP THE HOME SCREEN Add a device Chose the device to control Access the user profile Smart Scenes / Automation 17
DEVICE SCREEN The device screen is the main control screen for the dehumidifier, providing access to the controls to amend the functions of the dehumidifier Profile: Use to change the name of the dehumidifier and amend user settings. Back: Returns to the Home Screen Target Humidity: the humidity level you are aiming for Set Humidity Level: Set the level from 30% to 80% using the + and – buttons.
SMART SCENES Smart Scenes is a powerful tool providing the option to customise the operation of the dehumidifier based both on conditions within the room and outside influences. This gives the user the option of specifying much more intelligent actions. These are split into two categories Scene and Automation. SCENE Scene allows for a one-touch button to be added to the Home screen. The button can be used to change a number of settings in one go and can change all the settings within the unit.
AUTOMATION Automation allows an automatic action to be set up for the device. This can be triggered by the Time, indoor temperature, humidity of the room, weather conditions, and a range of other influences. 1. Press on the Smart Scene tab at the bottom of the Home screen 2. Press on the Plus in the top right corner to add a smart scene. 4. Setup is very similar to the scene setup on the previous page, and includes an extra section for specifying a trigger for the scene to start. 3.
DEVICE DETAILS SCREEN The device details screen gives you the option to edit the details for the device, and use some of its additional features. The device details screen can be accessed from the device screen by pressing on the symbol in the top right hand corner. CHANGING THE NAME OF YOUR DEVICE The top option within this allows you to change the name of the device to something relevant to the use of the product, such as “Living Room Dehumidifier”.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Always shut off the unit and unplug it from the mains before cleaning or performing any maintenance. When it is not in use for long periods, it is advisable to remove the plug from the power socket. Do not use chemical solvents (such as benzene, alcohol or gasoline) as they may cause irreversible damage to the unit. FILTER CLEANING The Air-inlet may gather dust easily, clean it often with a soft, damp cloth.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Unit does not work Poor performance Too Noisy Possible Cause Water tank displaced or full Room temperature is too high, or air-outlet is covered Filter is dirty Door & windows are open Air-inlet or out-let is blocked. Unit is on an uneven surface. Filter is blocked The device does not dehumidify The relative humidity in the room where the dehumidifier is operating is too low. The dehumidifier works, but relative humidity is still high The place is too large.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHY DOESN’T THE UNIT WORK /OR STOPS SUDDENLY? The water tank may be full or displaced. Empty the tank and carefully replace in the unit to rectify. WHY DOES IT REQUIRE EMPTYING VERY REGULARLY? When you first use your dehumidifier, it will work harder to reduce the room humidity down to 50%. This is the time when it will produce the most water and as such will require emptying most frequently (even 2-3 times /day).
electriQ UK SUPPORT For your own convenience, make these simple checks before calling the service line. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Has the unit been standing upright? (for at least 2 hrs) Is the unit plugged into the mains? Is the fuse OK? Switch the unit on and wait three minutes to see if the issue is resolved. Check whether the water tank is full.
