E S S E N T I A L S FOR LIFE Dehumidifier Manual User User MODEL GGSAD16W Purchase Details For future reference, please record the following information which can be found on the rating plate and the date of purchase which can be found on your sales invoice. STORE DETAILS STORE NAME | ADDRESS | TELEPHONE | PURCHASE DATE | PRODUCT DETAILS MODEL NO. | SERIAL NO.* | 2 Welcome Congratulations on purchasing your new Dehumidifier! The Sôlt brand is proudly distributed within Australia by Residentia Group Pty Ltd. Residentia Group — Please refer to the warranty card at the rear of this manual Head Office. for information regarding your product’s parts and labour 165 Barkly Ave Burnley warranty, or visit us online at www.residentia.group Victoria 3121 Australia — At Residentia Group, we are customer obsessed and our ACN. Support Team are there to ensure you get the most out of 600 546 656 — your appliance. Should you want to learn more about your Online. rangehood features, and importantly taking care of your residentia.group appliance when cleaning, our Support Team are here to help. You can use our online Support Centre at anytime by visiting http://support.residentiagroup.com.au, or you can contact us via calling us on 1300 11 HELP (4357). It is important that you read through the following use and care manual thoroughly to familiarise yourself with the installation and operation requirements of your appliance to ensure optimum performance. Again, thank you for choosing an Sôlt appliance and we look forward to being of service to you. Kind Regards, The Residentia Team 3 This page is intentionally left blank 4 Contents 2 Purchase Details 3 Welcome 6 General Safety Instructions 12 Your Dehumidifier 13 Installation 14 Getting Started 17 Operation Instructions 18 FAQs & Troubleshooting Guide 19 Other Useful Information 20 Technical Specifications 22 Warranty Information Customer Care Sôlt recommends the use of original spare parts. When contacting our customer service team, please ensure that you have the following information at hand (which can be found on your appliances’ rating plate). — Model Number — Serial Number T . 1300 11 4357 | E. [email protected] General Safety Instructions READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE – Disconnect: Turn off the unit first and then unplug it when it is not in use and before maintenance or Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if cleaning, but do not unplug it when it is in operation, you are familiar with this type of product. The safety as this could create a spark and cause a fire. Grip by precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric the plug, do not pull by the cord when disconnecting. shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Make sure – RCD: The installation of a residual current device you understand all instructions and warnings. (safety switch) is recommended to provide additional Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, safety protection when using electrical appliances. It along with the completed warranty card and purchase is advisable that a safety switch with a rated residual receipt. If you sell or transfer ownership of this product, operating current not exceeding 30mA be installed in pass on these instructions to the new owner. the electrical circuit supplying the appliance. See your electrician for professional advice. Always follow basic safety precautions and accident – Never try to open the housing, modify or alter the prevention measures when using an electrical appliance, product in any way. including the following: USAGE CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND CORD HANDLING – Intended use: This appliance is intended for air – Voltage: Before turning on the Dehumidifier, ensure conditioning domestic environments. It is not suitable the electrical voltage and circuit frequency correspond for commercial, industrial or trade use. Do not use it to those indicated on the appliance. for any other purpose (such as cooling food, etc.) and – Socket: Ensure your electrical outlet is properly only use it as described in this manual. installed and earthed and complies with your local – Common sense: These instructions are not intended to electrical safety requirements. cover every possible condition and situation. As with – Moisture: To reduce the risk of electrocution, never any electrical appliance, common sense and caution operate the appliance with wet hands; never are therefore always recommended when installing, submerge it in water or spill liquids into it. Do not use it operating and maintaining the unit. in a bathroom or laundry, or where it can be splashed – No outdoor use: Do not use the unit outdoors. with water. It is for indoor use only. – Power supply cord: Do not kink or damage the – Usage restriction: This appliance is not intended cord. Do not pull the cord or place it near a heat for use by persons (including children) with reduced source. Always unwind the cord completely to avoid physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of overheating. Run the cord in such a way so that no experience and knowledge, unless they have been one will trip over it. given supervision or instruction concerning use of – Extension cord/adaptor: Do not use this appliance the appliance in a safe way and understand the with an extension cord or power adaptor. hazards involved. – Damaged cord: If the supply cord is damaged, do – No external timer: This appliance is not intended to not use the appliance. A damaged power supply cord be used with an external timer or a separate remote must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service control system. agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid – WARNING: Do not cover! Do not cover the a hazard. Contact our after sales support centre. Dehumidifier or obstruct any air inlet or outlet grilles. – WARNING: Do not use when damaged! In case of Obstructing these openings causes a fire hazard, damage, switch off the appliance, unplug it and reduces the operating efficiency and may lead to contact our after sales support centre. Do not pick malfunction or damage. up or operate a damaged appliance, or after it – Air outlets: Do not insert any objects, or your fingers, malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in into the air outlet, and make sure to warn children of any manner. the dangers. – Power button: Always use the on/off button on the – Children: Supervise children to ensure they do not control panel to turn the product on or off. Never play with the appliance. Close supervision is necessary simply switch the product on or off by plugging it into when any appliance is used by or near children. or unplugging it from the wall socket. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. 6 – Unattended: Do not leave the appliance unattended INSTALLATION when in use. – Attachments: The use of attachments not – Proper installation: Install the appliance according recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause to the instructions in this manual and national wiring fire, electric shock or injury. regulations. Improper installation may result in the – Moving the appliance: When moving the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury. We assume no Dehumidifier, always turn off and disconnect the responsibility for any eventual damages caused by power supply, and move it slowly. improper installation or faulty use. – Never place any objects containing liquid, such as – Upright position: Place the unit on a flat surface to flower vases or drinks, on top of the product. reduce the risk of it tipping over. Do not tilt the unit, – Never handle the product with wet hands or always keep it upright. If the unit has not been kept while barefoot. upright (such as during storage), wait for at least – Switch off and unplug the product when it is not in use. 24 hours before operation. – Do not locate the Dehumidifier where – WARNING! If the product should tip over, immediately Obstructions: turn it off and unplug it. furniture or other objects can obstruct the airflow. – Always maintain a 1m clearance around the – Do not cover: Do not cover the Dehumidifier or Dehumidifier for any combustible materials or obstruct any air inlet or outlet grilles. Obstructing flammable gases. Do not place the appliance near these openings causes a fire hazard, reduces the a heat source. operating efficiency and may lead to malfunction or damage. – WARNING! Never remove the water storage tank during operation. – Chemicals: Do not install the Dehumidifier in environments where the air could contain gas, oil – Never drink the water captured within the or sulphur. Do not let chemical substances come Dehumidifier, it contains contaminants and may make into contact with the unit. Do not use the unit in the you sick. presence of flammable substances or vapour such as alcohol, insecticides, petrol etc. – Heat: Do not install the Dehumidifier near sources CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE of heat, or exposed to direct sunlight. – The unit is designed for use in a room – Disconnect: Make sure the appliance is disconnected Room size: from the power supply when it will not be used for a of 29–44m² size. long time and before carrying out any cleaning – Clearances: Always keep a clearance of at least or maintenance. 100cm furniture and curtains and 20cm from walls. – Air filter: Keep the air filter clean. Do not use the unit without the air filters fitted. Using it without air filters could cause an excessive accumulation of dust or waste on the inner parts of the device with possible subsequent failures. – Service and repair: The Dehumidifier has no user-serviceable parts contained inside. Do not attempt to disassemble, modify or conduct repairs on this unit. It has been built in accordance with relevant safety and performance standards.