Impecca Dehumidifier User Manual
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1. Q If water enters the unit turn the unit off and disconnect the power contact a qualified service technician It may cause failure of appliance or acci dent Do not damage or use an unspecified povver cord It may cause electric shock or fire Do not place the unit near a heat source Plastic parts may melt and cause a fire Before cleaning turn off the power and unplug the unit e It may cause electrical shock or injury Do not take the water reservoir out during operation e It may ruin the reservoir full protection on the unit and cause electric shock Place the unit on a level sturdy section of the floor e If the unit falls over it may cause water to spill and damage belongings or cause electrical shock or fire Q Do not use in areas where chemicals are handled e This vvill cause the unit deterioration due to chemicals and solvents dissolved in the air Do not climb up on or sit on the unit e You may be injured if you fall or if the unit falls over Do not place flower vases or other water container on top of the unit e Water may spill inside the unit causing insulation failure and electrical shock or fire DEVICE PARTS FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL 1 2 2 4 5 6 Control panel Air intake grille Air outlet grille Air filter behind the grille Water reservoir Handle both sides LL ama yay wae woe we 1 Drain hose outle2. auto defrost feature Wteen oor e Hose to connector or hose connection may be loose e During use with collection reservoir but the back drain plug is open EAAS je Gral al e These are standard error codes please see page 7 for solutions on the display e Clean the pump filter The pump operation light blinks e Ensure the pump hose is not kinked or blocked e Empty the collection reservoir CONTACT SUPPORT e Online 24 7 www impeccausa com e By phone 1 866 954 4440 11
3. cord is to be replaced replacement work should only be performed by certified or autho rized technicians e All electrical work must be performed in accordance with the national wiring standards and should only be performed by authorized personnel NOTE Due to slight modifications in production the instructions features and or descriptions found in this manual might vary slightly from your product VVHAT S IN THE BOX Please verify your box for the follovving items Note that some models may not include all items 1 Dehumidifier 2 User s Guide 3 Installation kit see details below INSTALLATION ACCESSORY KIT ITEMS Your model may not include some optional mounting accessories as noted by the symbol Illustrations may vary slightly from actual appearance of product PART for illustration i ae may not be identical PART DESCRIPTION abla LA INCLUDED o DS o Avoid damaging your new appliance If required accessories are missing please contact technical support SPECIFICATIONS amp WARNINGS Carefully review all of these specifications and warnings BEFORE operating your dehumidifier unit Failure to do so may cause damage injury or bodily harm including permanent disability and or death A WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance e Avoid fire hazard or electric shock Do not use an extension cord
4. of operation every 10 days if in continuous use The indicator light flashes one time each second After cleaning the air filter press the filter button on the control panel and the indicator turns off SAVE amp CONSERVE ENERGY AUTO RESTART e If the power goes out the unit will restart with the previous function settings automatically when power returns TIMER FUNCTION e The timer indicator lights are for two separate functions one to automatically turn the unit on and another to automatically shut it off Both programs can be set at the same time Setting the unit to automatically turn off e Push the timer button once if dehumidifier is running or twice if dehumidifier is not running until the OFF indicator illuminates e Use the and pad to select the number of hours before the unit automatically turns off e The time will be programmed after 5 seconds of inactivity and the display will return to show the humidity level Setting the unit to automatically turn on e Push the timer button once if dehumidifier is not running or twice if dehumidifier is running until the ON indicator illuminates e Use the and pad to select the number of hours before the unit automatically turns off e The time will be programmed after 5 seconds of inactivity and the display will return to show the humidity level NOTE Both ON and OFF indicators can be illu minated the un
5. AS Gm PECCA Simply Impeccable Impecca Dehumidifier User Manual Models IDM 52SP IDM 72SP TABLE OF CONTENTS MTPOGUCNION cersosi tits sia ta posis ese sa aromes es es dean diga estaves sneer p 1 Safety Preca tiON Ser tassa tedaiasacos Soimcatdsiiesi s motiseieiisgedsiatamei gesiaiatizadolticzes p 1 What s In Th BOX sieianonst sia seis esonte ra raK ESE ARSE masia IE EEE EEEE ERTSE cia ee a p 2 Installation Accessory Kit Items sesiassomtesitzsipemasens Seo doriaee ont cs desa mestsatsaitesioeidadss p 2 Specifications amp Warnings corais masa setma sald E EENET EDEA ERTE ingesta dices p 3 DEVICE Pal Si cies tas setem erases ands er EEEE tapes couen ts ae eis a seca ens cap uceny ge s p 4 Installation amp Operation Instructionss 5 2cicessesadecadddevseeceve vac Gadceusdesusd dedsevaewadeces p 5 Front Panel OVEIVIOW ss cxnsdawoarvdsewvedseeterieaueraenadeckeasesadeseeeenctancunseaweesenasnrets p 8 Error COdeS amp Sol OS estima ned da weet adaeededeeae nko de esac tari deis amat Dues esa ens p 8 Additional Featuresy ciss0 2 5iats sxaseSadvernheterswieeasde s coets Sedoend ders aesadddondsceeewaenns p 9 Energy Saving TDS cxacagescesiacuseedy ae t sac eRe Rehad side eeRwde dene venes ide drets sent EERDERE p 9 Care INStUCTIONS sce toed ucdsaed ced nisat erT EEPE SEATER EEEE SONE ESEETO PETRONE VEETEE T evkexuanss p 10 Troubleshooting EE EE II p 11 CONTECUSUDDOIT ace ctcccusucaneesivdde
6. CTED WATER There are two ways to remove collected water 1 USE THE RESERVOIR When the unit is off and the reservoir is full the indicator light will flash When the unit is on if the reservoir is full the compressor turns off and the fan turns off after 30 seconds for drying the water 1 Pull out the bucket a little Figure A of the condenser then the unit will beep 8 times and the Full 2 Hold both sides of the bua indicator light will flash The digital display shows error P2 with even strength and pull it out from the unit e Slowly pull out the reservoir Grip the left and right handles se curely and carefully pull out straight so water does not spill Do not put the tank on the floor because the bottom of the reser voir is uneven If the reservoir is balanced on the floor it will fall and water will spill e Throw away the water and replace the reservoir The reservoir must Figure B be in place and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate 3 Pour the water out e The machine will re start when the reservoir is re inserted correctly e NOTES When you remove the reservoir do not touch any parts inside of the unit Doing so may damage the product Be sure to push the reservoir gently all the way into the unit Banging Figure C Pump hose Reinstall pump the reservoir against anything or failing to push it in securely dropped nee proparly may cause the unit to stop operating If water spills or
7. For damper air press the pad and The check filter indicator is a feature to remind you clean preferred set the fan speed to normal set a higher percentage value the air filter for more efficient operation The filter light will 6 Timer Button illuminate after 250 hours of operation Toreset after cleaning 4 Power Button Activate the unit for a set period of time increased and the filter press the filter button and the light will go off Turns the unit on and off decreased using the and buttons ADDITIONAL FEATURES RESERVOIR FULL LIGHT e llluminates when the reservoir is ready to be emptied or when the reservoir is removed and not seated in the proper position AUTO SHUT OFF e The dehumidifier shuts off after 30seconds when the reservoir is full or when the reservoir is removed or not seated in the proper position When the desired humidity level is reached the unit will also shut off automatically On some models the fan motor will continue operating AUTO DEFROST e When frost builds up on the evaporator coils the compressor will cycle off and the fan will contin ue to run until the frost disappears AUTO PROTECT e Once the unit is turned off it can not restart op ertation for the first 3 minutes This is to protect the unit Operation will automatically resume after 3 minutes CHECK FILTER The system keeps count when the fan motor operates and illuminates the clean filter light after 250 hours
8. ay reduce performance ES Ec e Do not force casters to move over e Place the unit away from the clothes dryer heater or radiator Use carpet nor move the unit with water the unit to prevent moisture damage anywhere books or valuables inthe reservoir The unit may tip over are stored and spill water and cause shock e Use the dehumidifier in a basement to help prevent moisture damage e The dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed area to be most effective e Close all doors windows and other outside openings to the room WHEN USING THE UNIT e When first using the dehumidifier operate the unit continuously 24 hours e This unit is designed to operate with a working environment between 41 F 95 F 5 C 35 C e If the unit has been switched off and needs to be switched on again quickly allow approximately three minutes for the correct operation to resume Do not connect the dehumidifier to a multiple socket outlet which is also being used for other electrical appliances e Select a suitable location making sure you have easy access to an electrical outlet e Plug the unit into a electrical socket outlet with earth connection e Make sure the water reservoir is correctly fitted otherwise the unit will not operate properly e NOTE When the water in the reservoir reaches to a certain level please be careful when moving the machine to avoid it tipping over OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED REMOVING THE COLLE
9. entilation can cause overheating and fire Do not cover the intake or exhaust ope nings vvith cloths or tovvels A lack of air flow can lead to overheating and fire Never insert your finger or other foreign objects into grills or openings Take special care to warn children of these dangers It may cause electric shock or failure of appliance Always insert the filters securely Clean filter once every two weeks e Operation without filters may cause failure A WARNING Do not operate or stop the unit by svviching on or off the povver e It may cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation Do not insert or pull out plug with wet hands e It may cause electric shock You should never try to take apart or repair the unit by yourself It may cause failure of machine or electric shock Q Do not drink or use the water drained from the unit e It contains contaminants and could make you sick A CAUTION Do not put in places where water may splash onto the unit e Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation It may cause an electric shock or fire Care should be taken when using the unit in a room with the following persons e Infants children elderly people and people senstive to dry environments Q Do not place heavy object on the power cord and take care so that the cord is not compressed e There is danger of fire or electric shock
10. er replace the reservoir CAUTION DO NOT operate the dehumidifier without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance BEFORE STORING OR NOT USING A UNIT FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME After turning off the unit wait one day before emptying the reservoir e Clean the main unit water reservoir and air filter e Wrap the cord and bundle it with the band Figure 3 Cover the unit with a plastic bag e Store the unit upright in a dry well ventilated place 10 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS e Make sure the dehumidifier plug is pushed completely into the outlet e Check the house fuse circuit breaker box e Dehumidifier has reached its preset level or bucket is full e Reservoir is not in the proper position Unit does not start e Did not allow enough time to remove the moisture e Make sure there are no curtains blinds or furniture blocking the front or back of the dehumidifier e The humidity control may not be set low enough e Check that all doors windows and other openings are securely closed e Room temperature is too low below 41 F 5 C e There is a kerosene heater or something giving off water vapor in the room Dehumidifier does not dry the air as it should e The air filter is clogged e The unit is tilted instead of upright as it should be e The floor surface is not level The unit makes a loud noise when operating Frost appears on the coils e This is normal The dehumidifier has an
11. is found per vvithin the unit upon removing the reservoir you must dry the unit carefully z ji Adaptor A IMPORTANT When removing the reservoir ensure the pump hose is properly positioned before re inserting the reservoir as shown in Figure C 2 CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE Water can be automatically emptied into a floor drain by attaching the unit with a water hose 5 16 diameter with a 1 female thread ed end e Install the drain hose onto the adapter A see Figure D e Remove the plastic cover from the back drain outlet of the unit and set aside and remove reservoir then insert the drain hose through the drain outlet of the unit and securely press it into the connector on the front of the unit see Figure F Connector e Tighten the adapter A and the unit by using two screws placed Drain hose in the reservoir Figure F e Install the female threaded end of the water hose into the Water hose adapter A see Figure G then lead the water hose to the floor drain or a suitable drainage facility Female threaede end Figure G e Make sure the hose is secure so there are no leaks Direct the hose toward the drain making sure that there are no kinks that will stop the water flow Place the end of the hose into the drain and make sure the end of the hose is level or down to let the water flow smoothly Do never let it up Place the reservoir back in the unit and make sure that
12. it is seat Plastic cover ed correctly Drain hose e Select the desired humidity setting and fan speed on the unit to subassembly commence continuous draining 3 PUMP DRAINAGE Water can be automatically emptied into a floor drain by connecting Continuous drain the unit pump to a 1 4 hose Follow these instructions carefully hose e Remove the continuous drain hose and subassembly Install the plastic cover to the continuous drain hose outlet using two screws see Figure H e Reinsert the pump drain hose into the pupp drain hose outlet Push the hose onto the outlet a minimum of 3 4 for a secure fit e Press the pump button on the unit to activate the pumping function When the reservoir is full the pump will operate for pumped 3 5 minutes and empty the reservoir Note that the pump may Pump drain hee Giller produce a loud noise this is normal hose e Make sure the hose is secure so there are no leaks Direct the oe hose toward the drain making sure that there are no kinks that will stop the water flow Place the end of the hose into the drain and make sure the end of the hose is level or down to let the water flow smoothly Do never let it up e Place the reservoir back in the unit and make sure that it is seat ed correctly Filter of the pump e Select the desired humidity setting and fan speed on the unit to commence continuous draining IMPORTANT To clean the pump filter remove
13. it will automatically turn itself on and off according to the programmed times e Use the unit in the recommended room size e Locate the unit where furniture cannot obstruct the air flow e Keep the filters clean e Keep doors and windows closed CARE 8 MAINTENANCE Figure 1 or IMPORTANT Turn the dehumidifier off and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning CLEANING THE GRILLE AND CASE e Use water and a mild detergent Do not use bleach or abrasives Do not splash water directly onto the main unit Doing so may cause an electrical shock cause the insulation to deteri orate or cause the unit to rust e The air intake and outlet grilles get soiled easily so use a vacuum attachment or brush to clean CLEANING THE RESERVOIR Every few weeks clean the reservoir to prevent growth of mold mildew and bacteria Partially fill the reservoir with clean water and add a little mild detergent Swish it around in the reservoir empty and rinse NOTE Do not use a dishwasher to clean the reservoir After cleaning the reservoir must be in place and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate CLEANING THE AIR FILTER e Remove the filter every two weeks based on normal operat ing conditions e Remove the filter from the top of the unit Figure 1 or to remove the filter remove reservoir then pull filter downwards Figure 2 e Wash the filter with clean water then dry Re install the filt
14. or an adapter plug Do not remove any prong from the power cord A WARNING ELECTRICAL INFORMATION Be sure your electrical wiring is adequate for the model you have chosen This information can be found on the serial plate which is located on the side of the cabinet and behind the grille Be sure the dehumidifier is properly grounded To minimize shock and fire hazards proper grounding is important The power cord is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards e Your dehumidifier must be connected to a properly grounded wall receptacle If the wall receptacle you intend to use is not adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker have a qualified electrician install the proper receptacle e Ensure the receptacle is accessible after the unit installation Do not exceed the rating of the power outlet or connection device e Otherwise it may cause electric shock or fire due to excess heat generation Do not modify power cord length or share the outlet with other appliances e It may cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation Disconnect the power if strange sunds smell or smoke comes from it It may cause fire and electric shock Q Do not use the machine near flammable gas or combustibles such as gasoline benzene thinner etc It may cause an explosion or fire Do not use the unit in small spaces e Lack of v
15. seiwidersmatedseeseeuewetadsusacwadevedewsaai aderdenuae ss p 11 Regulatory Warnings DISPOSAL Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance in domestic household waste For disposal there are several possibilities A The municipality has established collection systems where electronic waste can be disposed of at least free of charge to the user B When buying a new product the retailer will take back the old product at least free of charge C The manufacturer will take back the old appliance for disposal at least free of charge to the user D As old products contain valuable resources they can be sold to scrap metal dealers Wild disposal of waste in forests and landscapes endangers your health when hazardous substances leak into ground water and find their way into the food chain EA CAUTION e This appliance is not intended for use by persons 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 their safety e Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of an IMPECCA Electronic Dehumidifier Before using this product it is recommended
16. t 2 Rolling casters 3 Power cord and plug 4 Band used only when storing unit NOTE All drawings in this manual are for illustrative purposes only The actual shape of the unit you purchased may be slightly different but the operations and functions are the same INSTALLATION 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Carefully revievv all of these instructions BEFORE proceeding to install and operate your dehumidifier Failure to do so may cause damage injury or bodily harm including permanent disability and or death POSITIONING THE UNIT A dehumidifier operating in a basement vvill have little or no effect in drying an adjacent enclosed storage area such as a closet unless there is adequate circulation of air in and out of the area 40cm or Do not use outdoors more This dehumidifer is intended for indoor residential applications only Airgytietgrille This dehumidifier should not be used for commercial or industrial applications Air intake sj grille e Place the dehumidifier on a smooth level floor strong enough to support the unit with a full reservoir of water 20cm or more Ocm or more e Allow at least 20cm of air space on all sides of the unit for good air Z n circulation 20cm or more 20cm or more e Place the unit in an area where the temperature will not fall below 41 F 5 C The coils can become covered with frost at temperatures Casters 4 on the bottom of unit below 41 F 5 C which m
17. that you familiarize yourself with the features functions and operating procedures described in this manual Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your dehumidifier proper ly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the lifespan of your dehumidifier You will find many answers to common problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips FEATURES AT A GLANCE G SAVE TIME AND MONEY Z oo Ik you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all e Continuous Operation e Handy indicators e Auto restart functions Auto defrost mode e LED indicators SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To prevent injury and or property damage please familiarize yourself with the following instructions and safety precautions Failure to comply with the instructions and cautions mentioned in this manual may cause harm or damage The seriousness is classified by the following indications IMPORTANT A WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of serious injury or death A CAUTION This symbol indicates the possibility of injury and or damage to property e ha Always contact an authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit e This dehumidifier is not intended for use by young children or elderly persons without supervision e Young children should be advised not to operate the dehumidifier e If the power
18. the reservoir from the unit and descend the pump Clean the filter as shown in Figure using warm water When re inserting the pump filter ensure that the pump drain hose does not kink or block Re in sert the reservoir and resume operation IMPORTANT Do not operate the pump in near freezing envi i Press the pump diain ronments as this can cause permanent damage to your unit hose outlet in Consult Figure J Fig J FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW The following diagram and legend shows the functions of the front operating panel Some functions are only available on select models When you push the button to change operation modes the unit will make a beep sound to indicate that it is changing modes Clean filter High fan indica tor light indicator light 2 3 Continuous operation Bucket full indicator light indicator light 7 frimer A 7 6 5 1 4 Continuous operation on Auto defrost operation on indicator light Timer on off indicator light indica tor light 1 Pump Button 3 Fan Speed Button 5 7 Up amp Down Buttons Press to activate continuous pump drainage mode Control fan speed Press to select either high or normal fan The relative humidity RH can be set within a range of 35 speeds Set the fan speed to high for maximum moisture to 85 in 5 increments For drier air press the pad and set a 2 Fi Iter Button removal When the humidity is reduced or quiet operation is lower percentage value
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