DeLonghi DEC 21 - Manual (Page 7)

Dehumidifier 7
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION
Problem solving
The appliance does not
work in dehumidifying
mode (indicator light off) • the appliance is not
plugged in
• there is no current
• the humidistat is on
minimum
• the tank is full of
water
• the tank is incorrectly
positioned
• filter clogged
• the temperature or
humidity of the home
is too low
• room too large
• too many sources of
humidity in room
(boiling pots etc.)
• the appliance’s safety
device has intervened
• plug into the mains
• check the power supply
• turn the humidistat to
the max.
• empty the tank
• firmly place the tank in
the correct position
• clean the filter
• in certain conditions, it
is normal for the appli-
ance not to dehumidify
(in these cases the
room being dehumidi-
fied should also be
heated)
• wait for 3 minutes
The appliance operates in
dehumidifying mode (light
on) but the humidity is not
reduced
The dehumidifier doesn’t
work for about 3 minutes
from turning on
Check the following points before calling your Service Centre
The appliance does not
operate in heating mode
(light off) • the appliance is not
plugged in
• there is no current
• the thermostat is set
to minimum
• plug into the mains
• check the power supply
• set the thermostat to
the required position
The appliance operates in
heating mode (light off)
but does not heat
• the area is too big
• there are open win-
dows
• the electrical resistor
protective device has
cut in
• close the windows
• to reset, turn the
appliance off for sever-
al minutes, eliminate
the cause of the over-
heating then turn on
again
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