Meaco 20L medium home dehumidifier Instruction Manual Meaco 20L Medium Home Dehumidifier Please read this instruction manual before using the dehumidifier and keep safe for future reference.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING. WARNING - This appliance is intended for use in a domestic environment only. Any other use is not recommended by the manufacturer and may cause fire, electrical shocks or other injury to person or property. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed: 1. Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or plug, after it malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any way.
BS PLUG WIRING Wiring Instructions: Should it be necessary to change the plug please note the wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code : BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE GREEN AND YELLOW – EARTH As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: 1.
THE CONTROL PANEL - Turns the dehumidifier on and off. When the dehumidifier is turned on the Drying light is illuminated and the dehumidifier starts in High fan and Laundry modes. - Lights up when the dehumidifier is dehumidifying. - Lights up when the internal tank is full of water and needs to be emptied or when the tank is incorrectly fitted. The buzzer will sound 10 times for about 5 seconds and then the dehumidifier will stop working and only the Empty Tank light will be illuminated.
turns itself off. This is an off timer and allows you to run the dehumidifier for 1, 2, 4 or 8 hours before it Use this mode when you are drying washing and want to turn the machine off after say two hours of high speed drying. - Allows you to change the fan speed between High and Low fan speed. The unit will automatically switch to High fan speed when defrosting and when the ambient temperature is greater than 32°C.
UNDERSTANDING AND USING A DEHUMIDIFIER How does a dehumidifier work? There are four types of dehumidifier sold to the domestic market in the UK - Compressor (this dehumidifier), desiccant, peltier and silica gel. A compressor based dehumidifier draws the air in from the room over a filter and passes it over some cold coils similar to the coils on a fridge. As the coils are cold, water condenses and drips into a bucket. The air is then reheated to room temperature and blown back out of the dehumidifier.
UNDERSTANDING AND USING A DEHUMIDIFIER Are they expensive to run? A compressor based dehumidifier costs about 2-3p(ish) an hour to run depending on your electricity tariff. You should take into consideration the fact that the dehumidifier will not run all the time, as it will be controlled via its humidistat. Secondly it is very expensive to heat a damp house and you will see a reduction in your central heating bill when you start to use your dehumidifier.
DEHUMIDIFIER SETUP AND USE Place the dehumidifier in an upright position on a stable, flat surface. Please ensure the unit is a safe distance away from a wall or furniture. Please keep clothes at a safe distance of 30cm away from the air inlet or outlet to prevent water from dripping into the unit. Ensure the tank is correctly fitted, if the tank is full or is not in place, the “Empty Tank” light comes on, an alarm will sound and the dehumidifier will turn off.
EMPTYING THE WATER When the water tank is full: - An alarm signal will sound - The dehumidifier will stop automatically. - Empty the water tank and replace it in the correct position. The dehumidifier will start to work again and the compressor will start up after three minutes. If the “Empty tank” light stays on and the unit does not start up then the tank is not correctly fitted.
CLEANING Switch the dehumidifier off and remove the plug from the socket before cleaning. The exterior Clean the exterior with a soft, dry cloth. If the device is extremely dirty, use a mild cleaning agent. Wipe the dehumidifier with a slightly damp cloth. Never spray the device with water. The air filter When used regularly, the filter may become clogged with dust and particles. Therefore the filter should be cleaned every two weeks. Follow these steps: 1. Remove the filter. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following before contacting technical support: Problem The unit does not Cause Solution The power is not connected. Insert the plug into the wall outlet. The water container is full. Remove the water from the container. The water container has not been replaced Place the water container in the correct position. work. The device does not correctly. dehumidify. The air filter is clogged. Clean the air filter.
Defrost indicator Temperature above 40°C If the temperature is not high then call Meaco as flashes light flashes you have a NTC fault. Mode button is disabled, unit runs in Laundry You should be able to cure this fault by mode only unplugging the unit for 5 minutes and then restarting the dehumidifier. If the fault persists then call Meaco as you might have a faulty temperature and humidity sensor. light flashes All buttons disabled.
CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY There is a one year warranty on your dehumidifier from the date of purchase. All material or manufacturing defects will be repaired free of charge. The following applies: Any repairs or replacement of components during the warranty period will be not result in an extension of the warranty period. The warranty will expire if any alterations have been made, not genuine components have been fitted or if the dehumidifier has been repaired by a third party.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model Meaco 20L medium home dehumidifier Power consumption 335/355 Watts Power supply 220-240V / 50Hz Current (nominal) 1.5 A Dehumidifying capacity 20 litres / day (at 30°C, 80%RH) Capacity water container 3.5 litres Air flow (nominal) 140 m3 / h For homes up to 4/5 bedrooms Operating range 5 – 35°C Automatic defrost Yes Compressor type Rotary Refrigerant type / charge R134a /145g Dimensions (w x d x h) 264 x 352 x 560 mm Net weight 11.
CUSTOMER SERVICE This dehumidifier has been imported into the U.K. by; Please record, for future reference, your date of purchase and where you bought the dehumidifier from here. Meaco (U.K.) Limited Meaco House Parklands Date of purchase…………………..………….. Railton Road Guildford Purchased from www.meaco.com (if not then GU2 9JX please record the supplier’s name below). Telephone: 01483 234900/0500 418458 Email: sales@meaco.com Website: www.meaco.com Fax: 01483 232700 ……………………………………………………..
