Troubleshooting; Cleaning The Air Filter - DeLonghi DH90 Instructions For Use Manual

Maintenance
Always remove the plug from the electrical outlet before performing any cleaning or maintenance operations.
For safety, never use a jet of water to wash the appliance.
Cleaning the cabinet
• Clean the appliance using a damp cloth and dry using a dry cloth.
• Never use petrol, methylated spirits or solvents to clean the appliance.
• Never spray the appliance with insecticides or similar products. These may cause the paint to flake or the
plastic parts to become mis-shapen.

Cleaning the air filter

• The filter should be cleaned weekly.
• The filter has a comfortable access and it's extremely easy to
remove and replace it without using any tools (Fig. 5).
• Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust that builds up on the filter.
If the filter is very dirty, wash it in warm water and rinse several times.
The temperature of the water should not exceed 104 F.
After washing the filter, allow it to dry completely before replacing
it in the appliance.
If the appliance is not used for long periods
• Disconnect the plug from the power socket and empty the tank.
• Clean and replace the filter.
• Protect the appliance from dust by covering with a large plastic
bag.

Troubleshooting

Before calling your local authorized Service Centre, check the following:
Problem
The dehumidifier does not
switch on
The appliance does not
dehumidify
Cause
• the appliance is not plugged
in
• the humidistat is set to the
minimum position
• the tank is full
• the tank is missing
• the tank is not positioned
properly
• there is an obstruction in
the hose when using
continuous drainage
• the filter is dirty
• the temperature or humidity in
the room is too low
Fig. 5
Solution
• insert the plug into the socket
• adjust the humidistat to the
desired position
• empty the tank
• replace the tank
• position the tank correctly
• remove the obstruction and
empty the tank
• clean the filter
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