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DEH [ _ ID USER MAN final 3 / 2 / 05 12 : 05 PM Page 1 DEHUMIDIFIER Useand CareManual DH - 30M 1FC DH - 40M 1FCE DH - 45M 1FCE DH - 50M 1FCE DH - 65M 1FCE DH - 30K1FC DH - 40K1FCE DH - 45K1FCE DH - 50K ! FCE DH - 65K1FCE Thank you for purchasing an Admirar dehumidifier . Please read this " Use and Care Manual " carefully before installing and using this appliance . Keep this manual for future reference . For Service Call 1 877 465 3566
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DEH < _ ID USER MAN final 3 / 2 / 05 12 : 05 PM Page 3 Page Dehumidifier Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposing of Collected Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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DEH < _ ID USER MAN final 3 / 2 / 05 12 : 05 PM Page 4 Q DEHUMiDiFiER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important . We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance . Always read and obey all safety messages . This is the SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL . This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others . All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word " DANGER " , " CAUTION , " or " WARNING . " These words mean : You can be killed or seriously inured if you don't immediately follow instructions . You can be killed or seriously inured if you don't follow instructions . All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is , tell you how to reduce the chance of injury , and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed . ! IVPl ORTANTSAFETYiNSTRUCTIONS WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire , electrical shock , or injury when using your dehumidifier , follow these basic precautions : Do not use an extension cord . • Plug into a grounded 3 - prong outlet . • Do not remove ground prong . Unplug dehumidifier before servicing . Do not use an adapter . m SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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DEH < _ ID USER MAN final 3 / 2 / 05 12 : 05 PM Page 5 Q INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS • The dehumidifier should be connected to a 115 V , 60 Hz , 15 - or 20 - amp fused II 3 - prong grounded outlet . • The use of a time - delay fuse or time - delay circuit breaker is recommended . I All wiring must comply with local and I national electrical codes and be installed ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD I by a qualified electrician . If you have any Plug into a grounded 3 - prong outlet . questions , contact a qualified electrician . Do not remove ground prong . I Do not use an adapter . Do not use an extension cord . Do not store flammable substances near I the unit . • Failure to follow these instructions can I result in death , fire , or electrical shock . _ ! ll mlmll m m m mlmll mlmll mlmll mlmll I _ INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS Remove packaging materials Remove and properly dispose of packaging materials . Remove tape and glue residue | EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD from surfaces before turning on the air Use two or more people to move and | conditioner . Rub a small amount of liquid install dehumidifier . dish soap over the adhesive with your Failure to do so can result in back or il ether injury . fingers . Wipe with warm water and dry . L - - - = , - = , - = , - - - - - - - - - - - - - = 11 Do not use sharp instruments , rubbing alcohol flammable fluids , or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue . These products can damage the surface of your dehumidifier . • Handle dehumidifier with care .
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DEH < _ ID USER MAN final 3 / 2 / 05 12 : 05 PM Page 6 O CAUTION Be sure to block the wheels Make sure the unit is the Be sure to replace tank to prevent unit from falling properly after emptying to correct size for the area you when installed on a table or prevent water from want to dehumidify . shelf , Because it may damage collecting on the floor . the unit or cause other damage or injury , Do not install the unit in an Do not operate switches with Install the unit properly on a floor , table , or shelf that is area where temperatures wet hands . Otherwise it may cause electrical shock , will fall below 41 ° F because level and strong enough to low temperatures could support it with a full tank , cause coils to frost and the unit may not start . Do not sit down or stand on When the unit is to be When the air filter is to be the unit , cleaned , please switch off . removed , do not touch the fin of the unit . Otherwise it Otherwise it may cause electrical shock or fire . may cause an injury .
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DEH [ _ ID USER F ! AN final 3 / 2 / 05 12 : 05 PM Page 7 O PARTSiDENTiFiCATiON f ) EL 717 % _ y Cabinet Knob Indicator Light Front Grill Air Filter . G ® , _ Rubber Belt f t _ / J Power Cord _ " V _ h < eels Continuous Water Tank Draining Outlet Control Panel Front Grill Cabinet Air Filter , , i u u Rubber Belt / " J Power Cord d - = _ \ J Continuous Water Tank Draining Outlet
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DEH [ _ ID USER MAN final 3 / 2 / 05 12 : 05 PM Page 8 O CONTROLPANEL Humidity Control Fan Speed The mechanical model unit has a control panel containing two indicators and two controls : Auto shut - off , Fan speed and Humidity control . [ i . . . . . . The green light glows when dehumidifier working on . . . . . . . The red light glows when the water tank is full and needs to be emptied _ It also glows when the water tank is not properly ) ositioned _ Fan Speed . . . . . . This controls the speed of the airflow . Humidity Control . . . . . This controls the humidity moisture in the room _ Unit operation 1 . Turn the Humidity Control to O . Plug the power supply cord into an electrical outlet . 2 _ The Humidity Control can be set anywhere between 0 and CON . for normal operation . If you need more dehumidification , turn the Humidity Control toward CON _ If you need less dehumidification , turn the Humidity Control toward O . 3 . Turn the Humidity Control to 0 to stop the unit manually . 4Jf you want to control the speed of air flow , turn the Fan Speed toward Low or High _ . OTE : To obtain maximum operating efficiency from your dehumidifier , the recommended ( room ambient ) operating temperatures should be between 15.5 ° C / 60 ° F _ 32 ° C / 90 ° R
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DEH < _ ID USER MAN final 3 / 2 / 05 12 : 05 PM Page 9 Q CONTROLPANEL _ , , - _ I _ " _ _ ' _ _ ' ' _ _ ' _ _ I _ " _ _ _ B _ _ M _ Selected % RH Room % RH / ° C / ° F 1 . Buttons ON / OFF button . . . . . . Press this button to start / stop the appliance . The compressor will respond to the modified humidity setting 3 minutes after the unit is switched on . MODE button . . . . . . Press this button to select the Fan only @ or Dehumidifier ¢ modes . DISPLAY button . . . . . Press this button to display the Temperature or Humidity reading on the liquid crystal screen . ( infromation ) FAN button . . . . . . Press this button to select the High Fan Speed or Low Fan Speed settings . NOTE : When the unit is operating in this mode , it ventilates and purifies the air in the room without changing the humidity level . A / V . . . . . . Press the A / V keypad to select a " relative humidity " ( % RH ) setting . Each press of the keypad will increase / decrease values in increments of 5 % . The selection will appear on the left of the liquid crystal screen . All of the settings on your dehumidifier are electronically controlled . The % RH range is as follows ; - - = Continuous operation ( will dehumidify " non - stop " ) 30 % maintains a 30 % RH level 35 % maintains a 35 % RH level 40 % maintains a 40 % RH level 45 % maintains a 45 % RH level 50 % maintains a 50 % RH level 55 % maintains a 55 % RH level 60 % maintains a 60 % RH level 65 % maintains a 65 % RH level 70 % maintains a 70 % RH level 75 % maintains a 75 % RH level level 80 % maintains a 80 % RH 2 . Display lights Operation green light . . . . . . When ON / OFF button is pressed to start the unit , a green light will come on automatically . The light will go off again when the unit is switched off . NOTE : After a power cut , the unit will not switch itself on again automatically . When the power supply has been reestablished , please press the ON / OFF button to start the unit . Water full red light . . . . . . if the water tank is full , or if it is not correctly positioned , the red light will flash . NOTE : When the unit is operating in Fan Only mode , the red light will still flash whether the water tank is full or not correctly positioned . However , this will not affect the working of the unit . 3 . Display screen The unit has a liquid crystal information display screen . By default , the screen will display the relative atmospheric humidity level . If you want to see the room temperature , press DISPLAY button and the temperature in ° C or ° F will be displayed for 5 seconds , after that the screen will return to default mode . NOTE : The recommended operating temperatures should be between 5 ° C141 ° F ~ 32 ° C / 90 ° F .
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DEH < _ ID USER MAN final 3 / 2 / 05 12 : 05 PM Page i0 O DISPOSINGOFTHE COLLECTEDWATER When the tank is full , first take off the rubber belt , and then remove and empty the tank into a large sink or tub . When finished , replace it properly and reconnect the rubber belt to the hook of the drain pan . NOTE : The tank must be positioned properly making sure slots on back of tank are positioned correctly . For the electronic model , if you hear the continual sound of the buzzer , it means the tank is not in the proper position . For the mechanical model , after removing the tank , you must wait at least three ( 3 ) minutes Rubber belt for the compressor to restart . < J _ , _ I + , = II % , 1 % 0 _ , , I < , IIIIIII _ , , Condensed water can be drained via a hose connected to an outlet at the rear of the tank : 1 . Remove the rubber belt , and remove the water tank . 2 . Drill a hole in the rear of the tank through the drain fitting as shown in the figure at right . 3 . Connect a hose to the drain connector . Be sure the hose does not kink or bend . It should lie flat from the tank to drain . 4 . When finished , replace the water tank and connect the rubber belt to the hook of the drain pan . NOTE : If you do not want to use the hose , you can plug the hole with the rubber stopper provided in the accessory kit . Hose Drain
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DEH < _ ID USER MAN final 3 / 2 / 05 12 : 05 PM Page ii C iNSTALLATiONiNSTRUCTiONS ! . Allow at least 12 inches ( 30cm ) of space on all sides of the unit for good air circulation . 2 . instal your dehumidifier on a floor , table , or shelf . When instaling the unit on a table or shelf , make sure the table or shelf is strong enough to support the weight of the unit with a full bucket . Do not sit or stand on the dehumidifier . NOTE : The height of a tabte or shelf might provide a better position from which to handle the tank and help prevent icing of the coils due to colder air near the floor ( such as in a basement ) , 3 . The tank must be properly positioned on the hangers of the drain pan in order to the automatic shut - off to operate correctly . 4 . Rollers allow you to move the dehumidifier easily . 1 < ? . ! . Use the unit in a basement to help prevent moisture damage . 2 . Use the unit in cooking , laundry , bathing , and dishwashing areas which have excessive moisture . 3 . Use the unit to prevent moisture damage anywhere books or valuables are stored . 4 . Place the unit where you want to have a comfortable circumstances .
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DEH < _ ID USER MAN final 3 / 2 / 05 12 : 05 PM Page 12 O CAREAND MAINTENANCE Your dehumidifier is designed to serve you year * round . It needs practically no attention . However , you should check your unit and inspect the coils annually . You may call a qualified professional perform this annual checkup . If you are familiar with electrical appliances and their functions , listed below are instructions which would allow you to do the inspection and maintenance for yourself . The front panel and cabinet Using a soft cloth , clean the front panel and cabinet with warm water and a mild soap or detergent . Rinse and dry thoroughly . Wipe the front panel and cabinet with a soft and dry cloth . NOTE : Never sprinkle water into the appliance in order to prevent risk of short - circuit and fire . Never use gasoline , thinner or any other similar chemicals for cleaning . Do not use bleach or abrasives . Do not store flammable substances near the appliance . Press Press Air filter First , press the two hooks on the top of air filter . Second , slide the bottom to the top . Then you can take out the air filter . Wash the air filter with warm water and a mild detergent . Rinse and dry it thoroughly . The assembly order is the opposite of disassembly . f Pull out I [ Cleaning the coil Remove the air filter from the cabinet regarding to the above order . Brush the coil gently along the fins , if necessary , with warm water and a mild detergent . Rinse and dry them thoroughly . Note : Be careful not to spray the coil with a hose . Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power supply cord from receptacle before performing any maintenance . Be careful when cleaning the coils . Fins are sharp . Failure to follow the above precautions could result in the electrical shock or personal injury .
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DEH < _ ID USER _ final 3 / 2 / 05 12 : 05 PM Page 13 O TROUBLESHOOTING Frequently , a problem is minor and a service call may not be necessary . Use this troubleshooting guide to identify possible problems you may be experiencing . POSSmBLE CAUSE Check power cord connection Check electrical outlet for blown fuse Check if water tank is full ( empty ) Unit does not operate Check water tank is properly installed Check if the unit is not turned on Air filter is dirty and / or blocked Dehumidifying capacity Ambient room temperature too nlow ( moisture removal ) low Poor airflow circulation / obstructio The control may not be set high enough Check all doors and windows are closed Relative Humidity setting not reached after long period of Area / room is too large for the capacity of the dehumidifier operation Frost appears on coils Room temperature is too low
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DEH < _ ID USER MAN final 3 / 2 / 05 12 : 05 PM Page 14 @ WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY - One ( 1 ) Year Carry - ln Service on Entire Unit , Five ( 5 ) Year Carry - ln Service on Compressor This product is warranted for ONE year from the date of original purchase for the entire unit , and FIVE years from the date of original purchase oi1 the compressor . Any part which fails in materials or workmanship will be rcplaced . During this limited warrmlty , all labor ( does ilo ( include service trip to home ) to replace the part will be provided fiee of charge . A copy of your proof of purchase , with date of purchase and product name included , is required to arrange this service repair . For the name and location of an authorized service provider nearest you , please CALL 1 - 877 - 465 - 3566 . Please reference product name , brand name , and model number when you call . This warranty does not apply if the damage occurs because of accident , improper handling or operation , shipping damage , abuse , misuse , unauthorized repairs made or attempted , or the use of the product for commercial use , or any other use for which is was not originally intended . ALL WARRANTIES , EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED , LAST FOR ONE YEAR ( FIVE YEARS for COMPRESSOR ) FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCASE . THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER . This warranty is extended to the original owner and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA . Some states do not allow the exck _ sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages . This warranty gives you specific rights , and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state . To know what your legal rights are , consult your local or state consmner affairs office or your state's Attorney General .
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DEH < _ ID USER MAN final 3 / 2 / 05 12 : 05 PM Page 16 < _ Admiral ° © 2005 Admiral ' _ Kelon Air Conditioner Co . , and Kelon USA , Inc . All rights reserved . Printed in China