Meaco DD8L JUNIOR desiccant dehumidifier Instruction Manual
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1. a E a w gt J MEACO Meaco DD8L JUNIOR desiccant dehumidifier Instruction Manual Meaco DD8L Junior Desiccant Dehumidifier January 2013 edition Please read this instruction manual before using the dehumidifier and keep safe for future reference Thank you for choosing Meaco we really do appreciate it Extend your warranty on page 17 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ect Air inlet filter and grill Water container Control panel Water level window SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING In case of a failure whilst under warranty we will collect the dehumidifier from you for repair replacement therefore please save the packaging and keep it safe away from children When you do dispose of the packaging please recycle 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 Return to an authorized service facility for examination and repair 2 This unit should always be kept in an upright position to avoid any damage Locate the unit on a flat stable surface 3 Check the household voltage to ensure it matche2. achieve a relative humidity of about 35 rh which will help to dry the washing efficiently Take care to ensure that the dehumidifier does not become covered by the washing and that no water drips onto the dehumidifier Timer Using this button turns the machine off after either 1 2 4 or 8 hours of use This setting is useful for drying washing in a set time In the three modes that are controlled by the relative humidity stat Minimum Normal and Maximum when the target relative humidity has been reached the dehumidifier will stop drying the air but the fan will continue to run for 5 more minutes When this happens no more water will be collected this is perfectly normal The fan then goes to sleep for 30 minutes after which it will wake up and sample the air so that the dehumidifier knows when to start collecting water again but if the relative humidity remains below the target then the fan will go to sleep again for another 30 minutes and so on When the relative humidity rises again the dehumidifier will automatically start to collect water again Although the Laundry mode aims for a lower relative humidity it will reach a point after which there will be no more water to collect because it will not over dry the air below a point at which the air will become uncomfortable around 35 rh If one of the following events happens then the control panel will lock up and the fan light will flash Temperature below 10 C Temperature ab
3. dehumidify and when to run in fan only mode Will they help with allergies A dehumidifier will reduce the relative humidity in the house which will prevent dust mites and other pests from breeding and mould from growing and spreading In this way a dehumidifier can help with allergies 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 w light comes on an alarm will sound and the dehumidifier will turn off Press the Power button O you should hear some bleeps Select the Mode that you want to use the dehumidifier in for most applications this will be the Normal er mode To turn off press the Power button Q again Where to position the dehumidifier For best results position the dehumidifier somewhere central like a landing or a hallway As long as the internal doors are open the moisture will migrate naturally towards the dehumidifier to be processed To dry washing it is best to put the dehumidifier into a small room with some heating on Close the door and windows and use the dehumidifier in Laundry BE mooc Hang the clothes so that they are not touching each other and
4. so that air can circulate between the clothes Ensure that water does not drip onto the dehumidifier Smell coming from the dehumidifier When you first use the dehumidifier and periodically afterwards you might notice a smell coming from the dehumidifier This is caused by the Zeolite desiccant material and is not a sign that the dehumidifier is faulty nor is it harmful to humans or pets The smell occurs because the Zeolite absorbs odours from items like cigarettes cosmetics hair sprays building materials and new furniture and then when the desiccant is heated the smell is discharged into the room This smell has been described as being like a burning smell or a sour smell It is normal will not last long and is not a sign of a fault Amount of water collected When you first use your dehumidifier it will work harder to reduce the room humidity down to 50 rh in Normal mode This is the time when it will produce the most water and need emptying most frequently As the room becomes dryer the dehumidifier collects less water and takes longer to fill the tank this is perfectly normal When the target relative humidity has been reached the dehumidifier will stop collecting water again this is normal If you find that you still have condensation on your windows or you need to dry the air further then us the Maximum mode This might well be necessary if you have single glazed windows or if the outside air temperature drops towa
5. when the space warms up again Clean the filter and make sure that the unit is more than 30cm from a wall Negative air pressure in the room is pulling the water back into the dehumidifier overflow Insert a 4mm hole into the top of the tube 30mm down from the spout This will introduce air into the tube and balance out the air pressure You can also check that the water bucket is not cracked by filling it with water and placing it on kitchen paper on the kitchen side Clean the filter and blow the air sensor with a hair dryer on fast setting to clear the sensor of dirt Unplug the dehumidifier for 10 minutes to reset it s circuits and then turn back on Try clearing the sensor as per above line if that fails then call Meaco for a repair This is normal and the unit is functioning ok The unit will return to normal operation when conditions allow More details below If one of the following events happens then the control panel will lock up and the fan light will flash Temperature below 10 C Temperature above 40 C Relative humidity below 40 rh Machine has been working hard and needs to cool down internally If you find that this happens and you none of the buttons on the control respond then do not worry this is normal and the dehumidifier will start to work again when the conditions allow 16 CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY There is a one year warranty on your dehumidifier from the date of purchase
6. windows whether they are double glazed or not that if the windows are cold enough and there is enough moisture in the air then condensation will occur Where does this water come from We all produce water by drying clothes indoors the boiling of vegetables showering rain calor gas heating and making cups of tea all produces moisture Itis just an on going process that never stops Can I just get rid of it by opening my windows This is fine on a nice summer s day but in winter opening your windows will just result in you losing the heat from your central heating and creating draughts This is a waste of money and if it is raining will just let more moisture in You might as well just throw fivers out of the window Will a dehumidifier do the whole house A dehumidifier creates a volume of dry air in as large a space as its fan can effect this dehumidifier can control up to a small 5 bedroom house After that it will be helped by the fact that damp air will always migrate to dry places As long as you leave all of the internal doors open a correctly sized dehumidifier will prevent condensation and mould from appearing around the whole house What about the black spots of mould on my window and bathroom sealant Mould occurs around 68 humidity condensation occurs at 100 As you can see from this you can have mould but still have clear windows A dehumidifier will prevent the mould from getting any worse and once you have cleaned
7. with a vacuum cleaner or with a mild solution of washing up liquid Make sure that the filter is drained and dried before putting it back in the dehumidifier Never use the device without the air filter 13 Storage If the machine will not be used for a long period of time take the following steps 1 Remove the plug from the socket and empty the container Allow the container and the dehumidifier to dry completely 2 Clean the air filter 3 Store the device in a dust free location away from direct sunlight preferably covered with a sheet of plastic 14 TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following before contacting technical support The power is not connected The unit does not work The device does not dehumidify The dehumidifier works but reduces the relative humidity insufficiently there is little water in the water tank The windows were clear and now condensation has returned cannot remove the condensation from my windows even in Maximum mode Dehumidifier is blowing out warm air The water container is full The water container has not been replaced correctly The air filter is clogged The temperature in the room where the dehumidifier is operating is too low The relative humidity in the room where the dehumidifier is operating is too low The house is too large This dehumidifier can dry up to about a small five bedroom house There are too many sources of mo
8. 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 not result in an extension of the warranty period The warranty will expire if any alterations have been made to the dehumidifier if third party components have been fitted or if the dehumidifier has been repaired by a third party Components subject to normal wear and tear such as the air filter are not covered by the warranty The warranty is only valid on presentation of the original unaltered and date stamped purchase receipt The warranty does not cover damage caused by actions that deviate from those as described in the user s manual or by neglect All claims for compensation including consequential damage will not be entertained The warranty can be invalidated if the dehumidifier is found to be dirty or if the filter has not been clean often enough To prevent unnecessary expenses we recommend that you always carefully read the user s manual first If this does not provide a solution then call Meaco U K Limited on 01483 234900 between Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm This appliance is not intended for use by person including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for th
9. To repair the unit take it to a qualified service engineer Repairs carried out by unqualified people may cause damage to the unit or injury to persons or property and void the warranty 18 Where possible avoid the use of an extension cable as they may overheat and cause a risk of fire Only use an extension cord after ensuring it is in perfect condition Extension leads can also cause 3 voltage drop which will affect the dehumidifier This is more likely when being used in garages and out buildings 19 Do not use the unit without the air filter as this will allow dirt to gather inside the dehumidifier and could invalidate the warranty 20 Check the filter regularly in order to keep it clean as per page 13 A dirty filter will restrict the air flow into the machine which will increase the resistance on the fan and could result in damage and might invalidate the warranty 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 BLUE wire is the NEUTRAL and must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK 2 The BROWN wire is the LIVE and must be conn
10. comments and questions on this dehumidifier If you do develop a fault within the first year then please do call us and if we cannot fix the problem over the phone we will be happy to collect the dehumidifier from you at our expense and repair or replace as appropriate Please save the box just in case this happens As a thank you for buying the dehumidifier we have the following discount code which can be used by yourself friends or family to receive 10 00 off your next purchase at www meaco com when you or they spend 50 00 or more Just type MeacoDD8L Into the voucher box at the checkout just below the name and address fields to have 10 00 taken off the order value This code can be used as often as you like Meaco 01 13 version 2 2 19
11. e Water extraction will increase in medium and high fan speeds because the regeneration heater will switch to maximum power this increases the running wattage of the dehumidifier as well and the amount of heat delivered to the room Maximum 6 Runs the dehumidifier until a relative humidity of 40 rh is achieved and then goes into fan only mode to circulate the air over the relative humidity sensor so it knows when to start dehumidifying again Normal 6 Dr Aims to achieve a relative humidity of 50 rh which will be fine for most household applications To prevent condensation on single glazed windows or when the outside temperature drops below about 5 C you should use Maximum instead of Normal Once 50 rh has been achieved the dehumidifier then goes into fan only mode to circulate the air over the relative humidity sensor so it knows when to start dehumidifying again Minimum Controls the relative humidity to 60 rh which will prevent mould from growing in the immediate vicinity of the dehumidifier but not throughout a whole house Once 60 rh has been reached the dehumidifier then goes into fan only mode to circulate the air over the relative humidity sensor so it knows when to start dehumidifying again Laundry Tr Use this mode when you want to dry washing For optimum performance place the dehumidifier in as small a room as possible with the door and windows closed The dehumidifier will dry continuously to try to
12. ected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED 3 The GREEN YELLOW is the EARTH and must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or or coloured GREEN OR GREEN YELLOW 4 Always ensure that the cord grip is positioned and fastened correctly Ifa 13A BS 1362 fused plug is used it must be fitted with a 13A fuse If in doubt consult a qualified electrician Wiring for a 13Amp Plug BS1362 Please note The Earth Terminal is marked with the letter E or Earth Symbol Earth E Green Yellow 13amp Fuse Neutral N Blue Live L Brown THE CONTROL PANEL 000 O gt r Og 0666 O 1H m Oss Oe en O 2H O O 4H E O Be O tr C 8H y MEA co A Power 0 Lights up when there is power to the dehumidifier the unit bleeps three times when it is turned on Tank Full Lights up when the internal tank is full of water and needs to be emptied or when the tank is incorrectly fitted Fault aS Lights up when a fault is detected Most common would be the air inlet being blocked leading to the dehumidifier over heating internally Clean the filter make sure that the dehumidifier is not next to a heat source i e a radiator and restart the dehumidifier after ten minutes Fan S Press the Fan button to toggle between the three fan speeds low medium and high In High fan speed the machine defaults to a Continuous running mod
13. ee becoming void 11 EMPTYING THE WATER Continuous Drainage When the water container is full An alarm signal will sound The Empty Tank LED will flash W The dehumidifier will stop automatically Empty the water container and replace it in the correct position The dehumidifier will start to work again If the Empty tank light stays on and the unit does not start up then the tank is not correctly fitted It is possible to connect the drainage hose included in the box to the dehumidifier for permanent water drainage Simply connect the hose to the drain spout and ensure that the end of the hose is lower than the drain opening otherwise the water will not drain and flooding may occur Water spigot When you no longer wish to use the permanent water drainage disconnect the drainage tube from the device Ensure that the water container is positioned correctly 12 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 at least every two weeks Follow these steps 1 Remove the filter 2 Clean the filter
14. eir safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance You can extend your warranty from the standard one year up to a maximum of five years at any time in the first year of ownership by visiting http www meaco com proddetail asp prod Extwarranty If you have trouble in using this link then go to www meaco com and you will find the extended warranty under Dehumidifiers 17 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources To return your used device please use the return and collection systems or contact the MS ctailer where the product was purchased They can take this product for environmental safe recycling 18 CUSTOMER SERVICE This dehumidifier has been imported into the U K by P PASE Veco eek en a nlc ae Cun Cale purchase and where you bought the dehumidifier Meaco U K Limited from here Meaco House Parklands Railton Road Date of purchase Guildford GU 9JX Purchased from www meaco com if not then please record the supplier s name below Telephone 01483 234900 Email customerservice meaco com Website www meaco com Fax 01483 232700 Meaco are specialists in dehumidifiers and would welcome your
15. g the dehumidifier on Maximum 24 hours a day and when the air temperature outside increases the windows should clear of condensation This is normal a dehumidifier is not an air cooler Knocking noise coming from the dehumidifier Alarm light on continuously Alarm light flashing Water not draining down the hose Dehumidifier leaks water onto the floor Machine not switching off and on in the usual 30 minute pattern Unit only works in Laundry mode and Laundry light stays on or flashes Medium fan speed light flashes Motor that rotates the desiccant wheel is low on lubrication Restricted airflow to the dehumidifier or temperature below freezing Restricted airflow to the dehumidifier Hose is fitted for continuous drainage but the water still goes into the tank Usually means that the dehumidifier is not on a level surface or that the filter has not been cleaned often enough and dirt has fallen into the dehumidifier Temperature and relative humidity sensor that reads the room reading is unable to read the correct readings If the humidity sensor is faulty then the dehumidifier will only run in Laundry mode None of the buttons work Run the dehumidifier in Laundry mode for two days to increase the lubrication if fault persists then call Meaco Clean the filter and make sure that the unit is more than 30cm from a wall If the temperature is below freezing then use the dehumidifier
16. isture Bathing washing drying clothes and cooking all puts moisture into the air Calor gas heating can add too much moisture into the air for a dehumidifier There is too much ventilation The air filter is blocked and the reduce air flow is effecting performance The outside air temperature has dropped and the windows are colder The surface temperature of the windows is too low for a dehumidifier to prevent condensation Common with single glazed windows and when the outside air temperature drops below freezing The dried air is past over a heating element before it is blown into the room as part of the dehumidification process 15 Insert the plug into the wall outlet Remove the water from the container Place the water container in the correct position Clean the air filter The machine does not dehumidify below 1 C it is highly unlikely at that temperature that there is any moisture to remove anyway The dehumidifier dries down to the target relative humidity set and then goes into fan only mode until the relative humidity goes above the set point again We recommend using a dehumidifier with a greater capacity We recommend using a dehumidifier with a greater capacity Consider using a different heat source to a calor gas heater Reduce ventilation e g close windows and shut doors Clean the air filter Use the dehumidifier on Maximum and run it 24 hours a day Keep runnin
17. ove 40 C Relative humidity below 40 rh Machine has been working hard and needs to cool down internally If you find that this happens and none of the buttons on the control respond then do not worry this is normal and the dehumidifier will start to work again when the conditions allow 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 desiccant this dehumidifier peltier and silica gel A desiccant based dehumidifier draws the air in from the room over a filter and passes it over a rotating wheel that is full of a material called Zeolite which absorbs the excess water out of the air The wheel is now saturated and needs to be regenerated A heater in the base of the dehumidifier blows warm dry air over the Zeolite to force the moisture out of the wheel The Zeolite is now ready to dry again and the warm wet air from the wheel hits a metal surface which ensures the excess moisture condenses and the water drips into the internal tank The heat used during the drying process is mixed with the dry air to ensure that the air that comes out of the dehumidifier is not just drier but 10 12 C warmer than the air that came in Why does water appear on my windows cupboards walls It is a basic law of physics that if the surface is cold enough and if there is enough water vapour in the air then it willcondense This means in the case of
18. rds freezing 10 e Inthe three modes that are controlled by the relative humidity stat Maximum Normal Minimum when the target relative humidity has been reached the dehumidifier will stop drying the air and will then run the fan for 5 minutes to make sure that the relative humidity is stable When this happens no more water will be collected this is perfectly normal The fan then goes to sleep for 30 minutes after which it will wake up and sample the air so that the dehumidifier knows when to start collecting water again but if the relative humidity remains below the target then the fan will go to sleep again for another 30 minutes When the relative humidity rises again the dehumidifier will automatically start to collect water again e Although the Laundry mode TY aims for a lower relative humidity it will reach a point after which there will be no more water to collect because it will not over dry the air below a point at which the air will become uncomfortable To operate safely Do not insert small objects into the unit or this will damage it and cause a hazard e Do not remove the tank when the dehumidifier is running or water may leak e Minimum operating condition 1 C at 40 rh relative humidity ATTENTION Never use the device with a damaged power cord plug cabinet or control panel Never trap the power cord or allow it to come into contact with sharp edges Failing to follow the instructions may lead to the guarant
19. s the units rated specification before operating 4 Operate this unit in an ambient temperature between 1 C and 37 C 5 Ensure that the air inlets and outlets are not blocked or covered 6 Do not place the unit too close to curtains or other objects min 30cm 7 When using the Laundry Tr to speed up the drying of wet clothes in the room keep the clothing at a safe distance from the unit to prevent water from dropping onto the unit 8 Never place anything on top of the unit and do not cover with any kind of material while in use 9 This product is intended for domestic and light office use ONLY and not for commercial industrial or outdoor use 10 To protect against electrical shocks do not immerse unit plug or cord in water or spray with liquids 11 Never unplug the power cord without press the Power key to off first as this could damage the unit Never unplug the dehumidifier before the fan has stopped blowing 12 Always unplug the unit when not in use or moving location To disconnect from the power supply grip the plug and pull from the power socket Never pull by the cord 13 Always empty the water tank before storing the unit away 14 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children and pets 15 Do not run power cord under carpeting or cover with rugs or runners Arrange the cord away from areas where it may be tripped over 16 Never operate or store the unit in direct sunlight 17
20. the mould away it will stop it from coming back UNDERSTANDING AND USING A DEHUMIDIFIER Do put it in the worst room You can if you like put it in the main problem area to start with and then move it somewhere more convenient when you feel that the problem is under control If it is just condensation on the windows that you are worried about a dehumidifier in a central position for example the bottom of the stairs will cure the problem in the whole house Does the Zeolite need replacing No the Zeolite is regenerated within the dehumidifier and will last for many years without the need for replacement Are they expensive to run A compressor based dehumidifier costs about 2 3p an hour to run a desiccant slightly more although it does dry the air faster and is therefore on for less time 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 What is the humidistat Just as you have a thermostat that you set on your central heating you have a humidistat on your dehumidifier This will allow the dehumidifier to turn off and on as required without you having to worry about it Should I turn the dehumidifier on for just a few hours a day No just let the dehumidifier s humidistat decide when to
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