Meaco MeacoDry Arete One 10L, 12L - Dehumidifier and Air Purifier Manual

Wiring Instructions

Should it be necessary to change the plug, please note the wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
Green and yellow: Earth

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

1. The BLUE wire is the NEUTRAL and must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
2. The BROWN wire is the LIVE and must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
3. The GREEN/YELLOW is the EARTH and must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or coloured GREEN or GREEN/YELLOW.
4. Always ensure that the cord grip is positioned and fastened correctly.
5. Only ever use the same fuse as fitted in the original product, if in doubt please contact Meaco first, or a qualified electrician.

Example wiring for a Standard British Plug:
Please note - The Earth Terminal is marked with the letter E or Earth Symbol .

First Steps

When you first receive your dehumidifier, it is important you follow the steps below carefully.

1. Before putting your dehumidifier into operation for the first time, the instruction manual should be studied carefully.
2. You should check your dehumidifier and its box and packaging for any transport damage. In case of damage you should inform the sender immediately.
3. Remove the dehumidifier from its box and packaging.Keep hold of the box and packaging should your dehumidifier need to be transported for a service or repair in the future. Cut through the adhesive tape and fold up the box to make it easier to store.
4. Before turning the dehumidifier on, leave it to stand for six hours. This will allow any refrigerant that may have moved during transit to settle.
5. Choose where you would like to locate your dehumidifier. This dehumidifier has been carefully designed allowing you to place the dehumidifier as close to a wall as you wish.
6. Insert the H13 HEPA filter that has been provided with your dehumidifier. This will enable air purification as well as dehumidification.
7. Plug the dehumidifier into the mains and turn it on using the Power Button. When the dehumidifier is first switched on a number will appear on the display. Allow the dehumidifier to gauge an accurate reading of the humidity level in the environment it is situated in for the first 10 minutes.
8. Determine the correct setting for your dehumidifier usage.
9. If you have any further questions regarding the setup of your dehumidifier, please feel free to contact us on 01483 234900 or contact your local dealer.

What can I use my dehumidifier for?

Dehumidifying your whole house

Your dehumidifier can be used to maintain an optimum humidity level throughout your house or flat. Moisture in the air from the entire house/flat will migrate towards the dehumidifier, reducing the humidity level. This will help reduce condensation on windows, prevent the build-up of mould and will make the space easier to heat, amongst other things. When doing so, we would recommend the following:

• Situate your dehumidifier in a central area (e.g. a landing or hallway)
• Keep your dehumidifier running 24/7
• Keep all internal doors open
• Keep external doors and windows closed
• Use smart humidity mode to set your dehumidifier to reach a target of 55%rh
• Insert a H13 HEPA filter to purify the air

If you want to use your dehumidifier to reduce the humidity level in a single room or area of the house, use the same settings as above, however situate the dehumidifier inside the 'problem' room or area and keep the internal door closed.

Using your dehumidifier to dry your laundry

Dehumidifiers are very efficient at drying your laundry quickly and cheaply. When doing so, we would recommend the following:

• Situate your dehumidifier in a room with your laundry
• Place the dehumidifier close to your laundry but not too close that water could drip onto the dehumidifier
• Keep all doors and windows closed
• Use smart laundry mode to set your dehumidifier to run continuously for 6 hours

What do the readings on the display mean?

When the dehumidifier is turned on the reading on the display will show the current humidity level in the environment the dehumidifier is being used in. Press the smart humidity mode button once to see the target humidity level – the display will change for 5 seconds and then change back to the current humidity level.

Product Identification

The MeacoDry Arete® dehumidifier will come complete with an instruction manual, a H13 HEPA filter, a right-angle adaptor to enable continuous drainage and a set of castors.

Castor assembly

To fit the castors lay the dehumidifier on its back and push the castors into the four holes underneath the dehumidifier. Laying the dehumidifier on its back for a short period of time will not damage the unit. The castors are an optional extra and do not need to be fitted to the dehumidifier.

As a company we understand the urgency of Climate Change and recognise how important it is to play our part in becoming more environmentally friendly. In September 2019 we stopped providing hoses with our dehumidifiers to reduce the amount of plastic going to waste. To make things easier for our customers who wish to use continuous drainage, we have included an adaptor which fits a standard garden hose (ID: 12.5mm).

Control Panel

When the dehumidifier is first plugged into the mains it will bleep once, no lights will appear on the control panel. All buttons on the control panel only require a short press. Press the buttons firmly and quickly

Power Button

Press the power button once to turn the dehumidifier on. The display will turn on and the dehumidifier will start to run. To turn the dehumidifier off press the power button again.

Smart Humidity Mode Button

Smart Humidity Mode
Press the smart humidity mode button once to enter smart humidity mode. In this mode the dehumidifier will default to a target humidity of 55%rh and low fan speed. Once the target of 55%rh has been reached (- 3%rh), the dehumidifier will stop. Every 30 minutes the fan will run and check the humidity level, the dehumidifying indicator will turn off. If the humidity level has increased more than 3% above the target, the compressor will turn on and the dehumidifier will start to run again – the dehumidifying indicator will be solid. If the humidity level is within 3% of the target, the dehumidifier will go back to sleep and check the humidity level in another 30 minutes.

When the humidity level is 15%rh above the set target, the dehumidifier will be in high fan speed; when the humidity level is 15%rh within the target, the dehumidifier will be in low fan speed.

Smart Humidity Mode and Night Mode
Night mode can be set whilst the dehumidifier is in smart humidity mode by pressing the night mode / child lock button once. The fan speed will be reduced to low; the buttons will not bleep when pressed and all lights on the display will turn off (the night mode indicator will turn off 3 seconds later than the rest of the display). Press the night mode / child lock button twice to exit night mode.

Using the variable humidistat
If you want to set your dehumidifier to reach a target other than 55%rh, continue to press the smart humidity mode button to scroll through the options in the following order: 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, CO. Once you have reached your desired target, the target will show on the display for 5 seconds and then change to the current humidity level.

CO stands for Continuous. With this target the dehumidifier will continue to run and never turn off, regardless of the humidity level.

Once the target humidity level has been reached (- 3%rh), the dehumidifier will stop. Every 30 minutes the fan will run and check the humidity level, the dehumidifying indicator will turn off. If the humidity level has increased more than 3% above the target, the compressor will turn on and the dehumidifier will start to run again – the dehumidifying indicator will be solid. If the humidity level is within 3% of the target, the dehumidifier will go back to sleep and check the humidity level in another 30 minutes.

When the humidity level is 15%rh above the set target, the dehumidifier will be in high fan speed; when the humidity level is 15%rh within the target, the dehumidifier will be in low fan speed.

Air Purification Mode
Hold the smart humidity button down for 2 seconds to enter air purification mode – 'AP' will show on the display. In air purification mode the dehumidifier will not dehumidify, it will simply purify the air. This mode is useful during the summer months when dehumidification is generally not required. To remove air purification mode, hold the smart humidity button down for 2 seconds – this will take you back to smart humidity mode.

Please note, if a HEPA filter is installed, the dehumidifier will always be purifying the air – it does not specifically need to be in air purification mode.

Smart Laundry Mode

Smart Laundry Mode
Press the smart laundry mode button once to enter smart laundry mode. In this mode the dehumidifier will default to a target humidity of 35%rh and high fan speed. The display will change to '35' for 5 seconds and then back to the current relative humidity level. The dehumidifier will run in smart laundry mode for 6 hours, after 6 hours the dehumidifier will turn off. Press the smart laundry mode button once and the display will show 'SL'. Press the smart laundry mode button twice to see how much time is left on the timer. '06' means 6 hours, '05' means 5 hours and so on.

If the dehumidifier reaches a humidity level of 32%rh before the 6 hours is up, the compressor will turn off to stop the air from becoming too dry, but the fan will continue to run. The dehumidifying indicator will turn off. If the relative humidity increases to 38%rh the compressor will turn back on. It will do this until the 6-hour timer is up.

Smart Laundry Mode and Night Mode
Night mode can be set whilst the dehumidifier is in smart laundry mode by pressing the night mode / child lock button once. The fan speed will be reduced to low; the buttons will not bleep when pressed and all lights on the display will turn off (the night mode indicator will turn off 3 seconds later than the rest of the display). Press the night mode / child lock button twice to exit night mode.

Night Mode / Child Lock

Night Mode
Press the night mode / child lock button once to enter night mode. The fan speed will be reduced to low; the buttons will not bleep when pressed and all lights on the display will turn off (the night mode indicator will turn off 3 seconds later than the rest of the display). Press the night mode / child lock button once to view the current humidity level. Press the night mode / child lock button twice to exit night mode.

Child Lock
Hold the night mode / child lock button down for 2 seconds to lock the dehumidifiers control panel – once locked you will not be able to change any settings or turn the dehumidifier off. The dehumidifier will bleep once, and the child lock indicator will light up. To remove child lock, hold the night mode / child lock button down for another 2 seconds.

Dehumidifying Indicator

The dehumidifying indicator will light up solid when the compressor is running, and the dehumidifier is dehumidifying. The indicator will turn off when the dehumidifier is checking the humidity level.

Water Tank Full Indicator

Once the water tank is full, the dehumidifier will continue to run in fan only mode for 3 minutes to blow any excess water off the coils and ensure that when you remove the tank there is no water left that could drip out of the spout. The water tank full indicator will then light up solid and bleep five times. The dehumidifier will stop running until the water tank has been emptied and inserted back in place. Once the water tank has been emptied and inserted back in place, the dehumidifier will continue to run in the previous mode.

Air Purification Indicator

The air purification indicator will light up solid when the dehumidifier is in air purification (AP) mode only.

Child Lock Indicator

The child lock indicator will light up solid when child lock has been enabled.

Water Tank

The dehumidifier can be used to collect water in one of two ways: via the water tank or via continuous drainage. For general use in the home customers tend to use the water tank to collect water.

When the water tank is full and requires emptying, the dehumidifier will turn off, bleep five times and the water tank full indicator will light up solid. To empty the water tank, simply pull the water tank out from the dehumidifier and empty the water. Use the pouring holes on the left or right corner of the water tank to empty the water (the water tank lid does not need to be removed).

The water collected can be used to water non-edible plants only – do not consume.

Cleaning the water tank

If you want to clean the inside of the water tank, the water tank lid needs to be removed – simply lift the lid off the water tank.

Water tank float

Located inside the water tank is a float. It is essential that the float is NOT removed from the water tank. The float measures the level of water in the water tank and triggers the sensor to turn the dehumidifier off when the water tank is full. If the float is removed from the water tank, the dehumidifier will not run.

How often will I need to empty the water tank?

Customers often ask us how often they will need to empty their dehumidifiers water tank; however, the answer is different for everyone. How much water your dehumidifier collects will depend on several factors including: the humidity level, temperature, application, dehumidifier location, number of people, amount of moisture added to the environment and so on. In general, when customers first purchase a dehumidifier, they tend to see the dehumidifier run constantly and collect a lot of water. This is the dehumidifier removing all the excess water in the environment. After the dehumidifier has removed this excess moisture, it will settle down and collect less – this can take a couple of days, or it could take 4 weeks, it is individual for each situation. If your dehumidifier does not collect lots of water to begin with, it does not mean it is faulty, it could mean your humidity level is already low, or you need to change the settings. If you have any questions, feel free to call us on 01483 234900.

Continuous Drainage

*Hose not included.

Continuous drainage can be used to drain water from the dehumidifier without having to empty the water tank. This is ideal for customers who wish to leave their dehumidifier unattended in garages or second homes.

The right-angle adaptor required can be found in the lid of the water tank. This adaptor has been designed to fit a standard garden hose (ID: 12.5mm). Make sure the hose runs downwards with no kinks, bends or blockages to allow the water to drain out via gravity.

Step 1: Remove the water tank.

Step 2: Remove the right-angle adaptor from the water tank lid and push it onto the spout. The spout is where water drips out of the dehumidifier and is located on the left-hand side.

Step 3: Attach the hose to the spout.

Step 4: Insert the water tank back into the dehumidifier.

Cleaning

Always turn off the power and disconnect the main cable before performing maintenance procedures.

• Inspect the electrical cord for damage at regular intervals.

Cleaning the exterior

• Clean the exterior with a soft, dry cloth. If the dehumidifier is extremely dirty, use a mild cleaning agent or a slightly damp cloth. Never spray the device with water.

Cleaning the dust filter

The dust filter is a life-long filter and therefore should not need to be replaced (other than for wear and tear reasons). When used regularly, the filter may become clogged with dust and dirt particles. The filter must be cleaned a minimum of every two weeks (not doing so could invalidate the units' warranty). Please follow the steps below.

1. Remove the dust filter from the dehumidifier by sliding the filter case to the left, away from the dehumidifier. The dust filter is built into the filter case and cannot be removed – you may have to remove the HEPA filter to access the dust filter.
2. Clean the dust filter with the end of a hoover or soapy water no hotter than 40°C. Rinse and dry completely before inserting back into the dehumidifier.
   

Replacing the HEPA filter

The dehumidifier comes with a H13 HEPA filter. This HEPA filter can be inserted into the dehumidifier to enable air purification, however this is optional - the dehumidifier can be used without the HEPA filter, this means it will dehumidify the air only and not purify it.

Although we do highly recommend using the dehumidifier with a HEPA filter, if you would like a quieter unit, removing the HEPA filter will reduce the noise level by 4-5 decibels.

• The HEPA filter is not life-long and must be replaced when the colour changes from white to grey (it depends on the environment the dehumidifier is being used in but the HEPA filter will need replacing roughly every 3 months).
• The HEPA filter can be hoovered every so often to remove any dust or dirt.
• To insert/replace the HEPA filter place it inside the combined filter case and dust filter, then slide the combined filter case and dust filter into the dehumidifier.
• Replacement HEPA filters can be purchased from www.meaco.com.
  

Storage

If the dehumidifier will not be used for a long period of time, take the following steps:

1. Remove the plug from the socket and empty the water tank. Allow the water tank and the dehumidifier to dry completely, this can take a couple of days.
2. Use the cable tidy on the back of the dehumidifier to wrap the cable away.
3. Clean the filter and store the device in a dust-free location away from direct sunlight, preferably covered with a sheet of plastic.

Specifications

Trouble Shooting

For the full list of the warranty terms and conditions please visit: www.meaco.com/warranty-terms. To prevent unnecessary expenses, we recommend that you always carefully read the user's manual first. If this does not provide a solution, please call Meaco and we will be happy to help.

This dehumidifier has been imported into the UK by:
Meaco (UK) Limited
Meaco House, Parklands,
Railton Road, Guildford, GU2 9JX

Telephone: 01483 234900
Email: customerservice@meaco.com
Website: www.meaco.com

If your dehumidifier develops a fault at any time, please contact us and we will always try and help you as best we can. Please keep hold of the original box and packaging your unit arrived in.