Automatic Defrosting; Cleaning And Maintenance - Wood’s DS12 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions
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the float
3. Connect the dehumidifier to the power
The float consists of a white plastic
Without hose, direct to a drain
cylinder which hangs on two arms.
outlet:
The float rests on the surface, so it is
lifted when the water level rises. When 1. Disconnect the dehumidifier from the
the float reaches a certain height, the
dehumidifier responds to this and shuts
down automatically to prevent flooding.
2. Place the dehumidifier directly over the
When you have emptied the water
reservoir and are to replace it in the
dehumidifier, this is the simplest
3. Connect the dehumidifier to the power
method:
1. Push the water reservoir in until it
the hygrostat
touches the float.
Wood's dehumidifier is fitted with a
2. Raise the forward edge of the water
built in hygrostat, or humidity controller,
reservoir from below so that the
which is set to the desired level of
whole water reservoir is slightly
humidity. The hygrostat registers the
slanted.
current level of humidity and ensures
3. Push the water reservoir home. The
that the dehumidifier is turned on and
float should now be in the reservoir
off automatically.
instead of being stuck
behind it.
how to set the hygrostat:
note: It is important that 1. Set the hygrostat knob to the
the float moves freely, since
its purpose is to respond to the
2. Set the fan to position II
water level and ensure that the
dehumidifier is turned off when it
3. When the desired level of humidity is
is high. A wrongly placed float may
allow the water reservoir to flood.
drainage of Water
The dehumidifier is fitted with a hose
connection. By attaching a hose to the
dehumidifier the dehumidified water
can be drained directly away.
using the hose:
1. Disconnect the dehumidifier from the
power source and remove the water
reservoir to give access to the drip tray.
2. Attach the hose coupling to the thread
on the dehumidifier and lead the hose
to a drainage outlet. Check that the
hose is not above the level of the drip
tray.
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note: The ambient
source.
relative humidity is most
simply measured with a wood's
hygrometer, and the most suitable
range is between 40% and 50%.
power source and remove the water
shutting off automatically
reservoir.
When the water reservoir is full, the
dehumidifier is shut off automatically.
drain so that the dehumidified water
The warning light at the front of the
can drip through the hole at the base of
dehumidifier comes on to show that the
the dehumidifier and into the drain.
water reservoir should be emptied.
source.
1. Disconnect the dehumidifier from the
power source.
2. Empty the water reservoir.
3. Put the empty water reservoir back and
check that the float moves freely. See
the section on the Float.
4. Connect the dehumidifier to the power
source.
the air filter
The air filter at the rear of the
dehumidifier ensures that the cooling
Maximum position.
coils are kept free of dust. It is important
that the filter is kept clean so that air can
(does not apply to DS12).
flow freely through the dehumidifier.
The filter should thus be cleaned when
required.
reached, the hygrostat knob is turned
counterclockwise until the dehumidifier
1. Loosen the filter by squeezing it lightly
is turned off.
in the middle. This releases the fixings
on the sides of the filter.
2. Lift the filter out and wash it with warm
water and a mild cleansing agent.
Alternatively the filter may be vacuum-
cleaned.
3. Let the filter dry and put it back.

automatic defrosting

cleaning and maintenance

Wood's dehumidifiers are fitted with a Wood's dehumidifiers require cleaning
timer which ensures that the cooling to maintain their high dehumidifying
coils are defrosted once an hour. The capacity.
timer shuts down the compressor,
- The front grid can be vacuum-cleaned
which causes the cooling of the coils
or cleaned with a brush.
to stop. The fan continues to draw the
air at room temperature through the
- The cooling coils are best cleaned with
dehumidifier and thus melts the ice, and
a rag and warm water.
the water runs down into the reservoir.
- The air filter may be washed or
This defrosting system means that the
vacuum-cleaned.
dehumidifier works at temperatures as
low as +5˚C. - The fan motor is permanently
lubricated and requires no
fan maintenance.
The fan ensures that air flows through
the dehumidifier. Moist air is sucked in
from the rear and goes via the cooling
hints:
coil and the vaporizer to come out dry
at the front of the dehumidifier. Wood's
- When the dehumidifier is used in
dehumidifiers are fitted with two fan
extremely damp environments or when
speeds, except model DS12, which has
the temperature is below +10˚C, the
only one.
dehumidifier may stop working. A large
amount of ice builds up on the cooling
• Position ii – gives a high air flow with
coil. Turn off the dehumidifier and place
maximum dehumidifying of air.
it a little above floor level so that the ice
will melt away.
Position i
• – gives a lower air flow
which causes quieter operation and
- Sometimes it may be useful to use a
somewhat
frost guard or heater fan to make sure
lower dehumidifying capacity.
that the temperature does not fall
below +5˚C.
- For maximum dehumidifying power in
a room, it is recommended that the air
supply from outside and from adjoining
rooms is minimized – close doors and
ventilators.
- Put in the center of the room
- Increase temp. for faster
dehumidification ( warm air carries
more water.)
- Use frost Guard if possibility
temperature is below +5°C
- Higher dehumidification in Autumn /
Summer because outside air is warm
and humid.
Operating Instructions
When the dehumidifier
requires servicing
If the dehumidifier requires servicing,
you must first contact the retailer. Proof
of purchase is required for all guarantee
claims.
guarantees
5 years' guarantee against faults in
manufacture applies to the compressor
and 2 years' guarantee against faults
in manufacture applies to the other
components.
Note that the guarantee is valid only on
production of a receipt.
note: Always disconnect
the cord before cleaning.
This machine complies with EEC
directives 76/889 + 82/499
recommended limits for use
Temp. DS & ED:
Relative humidity:
Recommended
humidity level:
imPortant! - Wood's
dehumidifiers must be connected
to an earthed power source.
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+5˚C to +35˚C
0% to 80%
appr. 50% RH
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