Frequently Asked Questions - ElectrIQ CD12PRO-LE User Manual

Clean the water tank
Every few weeks, clean the tank to prevent growth of mould, mildew and bacteria. Partially fill
the tank with clean water and add a little mild detergent. Swish it around and than empty the
tank and rinse. NOTE: Do not use a dishwasher to clean the tank. After cleaning and drying
the tank must be reinserted securely into dehumidifier in order to restart operation.
End of Season Maintenance：
1. Empty and clean the water tank.
2. Clean the unit and the filters as per cleaning procedure above.
3. Coil the power cord on the special cord storage rest at the back of the unit
4. Cover the unit and keep it in a dry place.
Power Cord Maintenance and Replacement
If the power cord is damaged, it could cause a short circuit or become a fire risk. Please
avoid pulling the cord, twisting or pressing it and keep it away from pets. If the power cord
is damaged, power the unit off and unplug it immediately. Contact an electrician or service
centre for repairs; do not attempt to repair the unit yourself.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why doesn't the dehumidifier seem to extract much water if the temperature is low?
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This is a compressor dehumidifier which works best in temperatures above 15
temperature is low and the air is dryer than the setting on the humidistat the unit will not
extract water. If you want to use a dehumidifier for outside buildings, unheated properties,
boats or garages please check our desiccant range.
Why doesn't the unit work /or stops suddenly?
The water tank may be full or displaced. To rectify: empty the tank and carefully place the
tank back in the unit. Also the unit may be running in dehumidifying mode with a low room
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temperature. Please check if the room temperature is lower than 5 C. If so, the unit will stop
working while in dehumidifying mode. (unit may be defrosting).
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The ambient operating range is between 5 C and 35 C with a relative humidity ranging from
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30% to 80%. For maximum efficiency use the unit between 15 C and 32 C.
Sometimes cold and/or hot air comes out from the air outlet grill, why?
When the unit is in dehumidifying mode it absorbs humid air from room and freezes it to
reduce the humidity.
During the cold cycle there should be cold air coming out of the unit
During the hot cycle hot dry air should be coming out of the outlet grill.
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