DCEVP20W 20L Evaporative Cooler INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE UNIT. www.dimplex.com.
CONTENTS WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 1 STRUCTURE 3 OPERATION 4 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 12 TECHNICAL REFERENCE DATA 13 WARRANTY 13 www.dimplex.com.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS Warnings • Never place the unit near gas appliances, flames or flammable liquids. • Never hit or shake the unit. Doing so may cause damage. • Never cover or obstruct the air inlet or outlet. Doing so may cause overheating. • Never spray water on or place the unit near water. Doing so may cause electric shock. • Never connect other appliances to the same power outlet. • Never connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS • • • • • • • • • Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. Avoid electromagnetic interference. Keep the unit at least 1 metre away from electric appliances such as televisions and radios. Avoid scratching and damaging the surface. Do not use chemical solvents (i.e. Benzene, alcohol) to clean the surface. Place the unit on a stable surface when operating. Unplug the unit before filling, cleaning, servicing or maintenance.
STRUCTURE 1. Top water fill cover 2. Top panel 3. Left housing 4. Pump paddle stopper 5. Pump paddle 6. Water tank fixture 7. Water tank 8. Castors 9. Remote control receiver 10. Horizontal louvre 11. Front grille 12. Vertical louvre 13. Rear housing 14. Right housing 15. Cord storage 16. Water level indicator 17. Remote control 18. Rear filter 19. Honeycomb filter 20.
OPERATION DISPLAY PANEL & REMOTE CONTROL ICON Description Cooling button/indicator Swing button/indicator Power ON/OFF button/indicator Mode button (Normal, Natural & Sleep) Timer Button (1, 2, 4, 8 hour indicator lights) Fan speed (Silent, Low, Medium & High) 4
OPERATION BEFORE FIRST USE • Please read these instructions carefully before use and keep them for future reference. • Check your local main voltage whether it is the same as stated on the appliance. • Before using for the first time, remove any protective films or stickers from the appliance and ensure the power supply is “Off”. IMPORTANT! First remove the pump paddle stopper (4) as shown below, then slide the pump paddle (5) to the bottom.
OPERATION Note: The buzzer beeps twice when the power supply is first turned on. The unit is in ‘standby’ until the On/Off button is pressed. On/Off Button Press the On/Off button to turn the unit “On”. The default settings when first turned on are; medium fan speed, normal mode, and no timer. To turn the unit “Off” press this button again. The unit may take a few seconds to power off completely. Fan Speed Button The fan speed can be selected in the following sequence: silent > low > medium > high.
OPERATION Mode Button The default mode after turning “On” is normal. Press this button to select modes in this sequence: normal > natural > sleep. The mode indicator light will illuminate accordingly (NOTE: the natural and sleep modes are unavailable if silent fan speed is selected). Normal: Constant wind speed. Natural: Changing wind speeds (the indicator lights only show the initial wind speed when the speed changes, and other changes are not indicated).
OPERATION OTHER FUNCTIONS Environmental protection function: If no operation is detected within 60 seconds, all LED’s turn semi-bright. When operation is detected, the LED’s enter full brightness immediately. Water level protection function: When the cooling function is first turned on, the water pump works for 50 seconds. If the low water is detected, then the pump will stop working and a buzzer alarms for 10 seconds.
OPERATION Power failure memory function: • If there is a power failure during operation, when power resumes, the unit will automatically turn back on and beep ten times. After 30 seconds the unit will resume the last settings it was operating in. • To speed up the process, press the “On” button within 30 seconds of the power being restored, and it will operate immediately. Prevent long time use The unit turns off automatically after continuously working for 15 hours.
OPERATION Filling the water tank In order to use the cooling/humidifier function, you need to fill the water tank. For your convenience, the water tank can be filled from the top of the unit (1) saving removing the water tank. Filling from the top Open the water cover (1), and slowly pour filtered/clean water into the compartment with a jug (as per below), and then close the water cover.
OPERATION OTHER USES This unit can also be used as a fan. Before using as a fan only, use the ‘air dry’ function to completely dry the unit and the honeycomb filter. Follow steps above ‘Removing & filling the water tank’, and remove the water tank from the top part of the unit. Once the upper part is removed, it can be used as a normal fan, ensuring it is placed on a stable level surface. Fan only Using the Remote Control 1. Open the battery cover of the remote control, and insert a 3V CR2032 battery. 2.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE CLEANING Over time, dust can accumulate on the surface, air outlet and filters, which can affect the performance. It is recommended to clean the unit at least once a week of any dust build up. 1. Turn the unit OFF and disconnect the appliance from the main power supply before commencing any cleaning. 2. Remove any dust build up with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. 3. Wipe the surface of the unit with a soft damp cloth. Mild detergent can be used for any stubborn marks. 4.
TECHNICAL & REFERENCE DATA MAINTENANCE It is recommended to change the water in the tank every 2 days. If the unit fails to operate efficiently, is broken or other problems arise, unplug and do not operate. Ask for advice by calling your local after sales service agent or the Customer Care Centre on 1300 556 816. MODEL NO.
