Cleaning And Maintenance; Cleaning The Dehumidifier - Whirlpool DE20W5252 Gebrauchsanweisung

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE DEHUMIDIFIER

1. Switch the unit off and unplug it.
2. Clean the air inlet (3) 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 air flow and unit's performance will be adversely affected. Check and clean the flter
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.
plastic filter
Active carbon filtre
3. Do not use petrol or solvents.
4. Clean the surface with a soft damp cloth, using
water or mild detergent only.
5. Wipe dry with a dry cloth.
1. Remove the Air–inlet (3) out from the back of
the unit
2. Remove the filter from the Air-inlet.
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. 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 active carbon filter into the air inlet frame.
Put the plastic filter into the air inlet frame and clip it.
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