Meaco DD8L Zambezi Dehumidifier Thank you for choosing Meaco, we really do appreciate it INSTRUCTION MANUAL [EN] DD8L Zambezi
SAFETY INFORMATION ATTENTION This dehumidifier must not be used in rooms under the following conditions: - Potentially explosive atmosphere - Aggressive atmospheres - Featuring a high concentration of solvents - An extremely high ratio of dust - For use in domestic applications only Keep Children and Pets Away: Do not allow children or pets to play with or around this unit, which could result in injury. Be sure the unit is inaccessible to children when not attended.
Turning off: Never unplug the power cord without press the "Power" key to off first, as this could damage the unit. Never unplug the dehumidifier before the fan has stopped blowing. Always unplug the unit when not in use or moving location. To disconnect from the power supply, grip the plug and pull from the power socket. Never pull by the cord. Repairs: To repair the unit, take it to a qualified service engineer.
1. GENERAL ADVICE Before putting your dehumidifier into operation for the first time, the instruction manual should be studied carefully. After receiving the unit, you should check your dehumidifier for any transport damage. In case of damage, you should inform the sender immediately. Keep the packaging for the dehumidifier in a safe place in order to be able to despatch the dehumidifier safely if it requires a service.
Amount of water collected When you first use your dehumidifier it will work harder to reduce the room humidity down to the target you select. This is the time when it will produce the most water and need emptying most frequently. As the room becomes dryer the dehumidifier collects less water and takes longer to fill the tank, this is perfectly normal. When the target relative humidity has been reached the dehumidifier will stop collecting water, again this is normal.
5. WATER COLLECTION This dehumidifier contains a built-in tank where the water will automatically drip into. When the bucket is full the dehumidifier will turn off so that it cannot overflow. Bucket full, time to empty the dehumidifier When the water collection tank is full the dehumidifier will bleeper will sound ten times and Zambezi will turn off. Once you have emptied and refitted the tank then Zambezi will start to work again as per his previous settings.
2. Remove the bucket, push back the drip stopper and push the hose onto the water outlet. 3. Reinsert the bucket and make sure that the hose runs downhill. If you find that the water is flowing back into the tank but the hose is running perfectly downhill with none of the above problems then make a 4mm diameter hole in the top of the hose 30mm from the dehumidifier to allow air into the top of the hose and to balance out the air pressure imbalance that is stopping the water from flowing.
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Using your dehumidifier – basic options • Use the Left or Right button to move between options. • Use the Up and Down arrows to edit settings. • Use the Left or Right button to save your changes and to move onto another option OR use the Enter button to save changes and exit. • If you don’t press a button for 10 seconds then no changes are saved and Zambezi will come out of editing mode. Turning Zambezi On or Off Press the red Enter button for 2 seconds to turn the unit ON or OFF.
Using your dehumidifier – Advanced options Off timer Press the Left or Right button to move to the hours setting on the top row. Use the Up or Down arrow to select your preferred countdown time. To save press the Left or Right button to move to the next option or Enter to finish. The machine will turn off (and will not come back on) after the number of hours that you have selected. This mode is useful to turn Zambezi off after a set period of drying time – for example when drying washing.
Anti-Bacterial, anti-germs, anti-mould spores Ioniser Press the Left or Right button to move to the Anti-bacterial Ioniser setting on the middle row. Use the Up or Down arrow to select On or Off as required. To save press the Left or Right button to move to the next option or Enter to finish. Ioniser Off The Zambezi Ioniser is not the same as those found on other desiccant dehumidifiers which just remove dust from the air.
Child Lock Press and hold the Left or Right buttons at the same time for three seconds to turn the Child Lock on. Press and hold the same buttons for three seconds to turn the function off. Using your dehumidifier – Other functions and Settings Happy Zambezi Happy Zambezi appears on the display when the machine is dehumidifying and water is being collected. Sad Zambezi Sad Zambezi appears on the display when the machine is NOT dehumidifying and water is NOT being collected.
Cool down With all desiccant dehumidifiers it is important that they are able to cool down after dehumidifying to get rid of the heat that has built up inside them during operation. This is why when you press the Off button the fan keeps running for ten minutes before the machine turns off. This action is normal and you should let Zambezi do this and not unplug him until this cool down has finished.
7. CLEANING Switch the dehumidifier off and remove the plug from the socket before cleaning. The air filter When used regularly, the filter may become clogged with dust and particles. Therefore the filter should be cleaned at least every two weeks. Clean the filter with a vacuum cleaner and not with water as water will damage the anti-bacterial properties of the filter. Never use the device without the air filter or with a dirty air filter. The exterior Clean the exterior with a soft, dry cloth.
Release the flap down using the level on the right hand side Gently pull the flap to around a 70° angle Remove the black centre piece completely Once cleaned reinsert the black centre piece Rotate the flap back into position Close the flap again securely 8. SPECIFICATIONS Model Meaco DD8L Zambezi Desiccant Dehumidifier Power consumption – fan only 45 watts Power consumption – low and high 350 to 660 watts when dehumidifying in low to high fan speeds.
9. TROUBLESHOOTING AND FAULT CODES If Zambezi displays C1, C2, C3, C4 or if the temperature and relative humidity readout continuously flickers then consult your Meaco approved after sales service centre. Problem The unit does not work. The device does not dehumidify. Cause The power is not connected. Insert the plug into the wall outlet. The water container is full. Remove the water from the container. The water container has not been replaced correctly. The air filter is clogged.
10. STORAGE If the machine will not be used for a long period of time, take the following steps: 1. Remove the plug from the socket and empty the container. Allow the container and the dehumidifier to dry completely. 2. Clean the air filter and drain bungs as per section seven. 3. Store the device in a dust-free location away from direct sunlight, preferably covered with a sheet of plastic. 11. WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE There is a two year warranty on your dehumidifier from the date of purchase.
Meaco are specialists in dehumidifiers and would welcome your comments and questions on this dehumidifier. If you do develop a fault within the first year then please do call us and if we cannot fix the problem over the phone we will be happy to collect the dehumidifier from you at our expense and repair or replace as appropriate. Please save the box just in case this happens. This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU.
