Recommendations In Case The Appliance Is Not Used; Cleaning And Maintenance - Whirlpool DE 20 LWS0 Manual Del Usuario

Use & Care Guide

RECOMMENDATIONS IN CASE THE APPLIANCE IS NOT USED

IN THE EVENT OF NON-USE OF THE APPLIANCE
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If the unit is not used for prolonged periods, make sure
that it is safely unplugged . Otherwise electric shock or fire
may occur .
2. Insert the plug into the fastening hole (16) and secure the
power cord with a plastic cable tie (20) .

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE DEHUMIDIFIER
1.
Switch the unit off and unplug it .
2.
Clean the air intake (9) and outlet (4) using a soft cloth .
Dust tends to accumulate in these points .
NOTE: Never use water to wash the dehumidifier .
If the appliance operates in the same position for several days, check for dirt beneath and around it . Move the unit
intermittently and clean the floor beneath it .
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
If the filter is clogged with dust, the airflow and unit's performance will be adversely affected . Check and clean the filter every
two weeks to prevent this from occurring .
NOTE: The air filter should be cleaned every two weeks . Insufficient ventilation may cause poor dehumidification
performance, frost build-up and dripping .
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1. Remove the panel
Press the clips (12) to the sides of the front panel (11) and then open the front panel
by roughly 20° (Fig . 1, step
to remove the panel .
2. Remove the air filter
Pull the air filter (10) outwards as shown in Fig . 2 step
3. Clean the filter
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust from the filter . If the filter is very dirty, clean
it with warm water and neutral detergent (Fig . 3) . After cleaning it, leave it to dry at
room temperature until all its parts are thoroughly dry .
4. Replace the air filter
Re-insert the filter into the clips until it clicks into place as shown in Fig . 4, then check
whether it is fastened tightly . Next, assemble the front panel (11) in reverse order .
NOTE: Once the air filter has been cleaned, press the Fan and Humidity buttons
simultaneously to turn off the clean filter indicator (see "Resetting the filter" paragraph
under "Function Descriptions") .
Drain out all the water and use a soft cloth to clean the
water bucket .
Clean the air filter .
Cover the unit to prevent dust build-up . Store the unit
vertically in a cool and dry place .
Do not use petrol or solvents .
Clean the surface with a soft damp cloth, using water or
mild detergent only .
Wipe dry with a dry cloth .
) . Pull the front panel upwards as shown in Fig . 1 step
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, then remove it .
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