DeLonghi DEC 21 manual Technical Characteristics, Heating, Brief note on humidity

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Technical Characteristics

 

 

 

 

DEC21

Power supply voltage

 

See

rating label

Absorbed power dehumidifying only

 

Maximum absorbed power

 

Maximum absorbed current

 

Defrosting device

 

 

yes

Humidistat

 

 

yes

Fan speeds

 

 

2

Air filter

 

 

yes

Purifying filter

 

no

yes

Dimensions LxHxD

 

570x360x300mm

Tank capacity

 

 

4 litres

Operating limits:

Heating

Dehumidifying

temperature

Max. 27°C

 

2° - 32°

relative humidity

Max. 90%

 

30 - 95%

Brief note on humidity

Air always contains a certain amount of water in the form of water vapour.

This amount of moisture is commonly known as the humidity.

The capacity of the air to hold water vapour increases with the temperature.This is why in our homes, as soon as the temperature decreases, the vapour contained in the air condenses, as is evident on the colder surfaces in the room, such as the windows, walls etc.

The purpose of a dehumidifier is to remove the excess moisture from the air, to control condensation within the home.

Experts have established that the optimum environmental condi- tions for our well being and to preserve objects are obtained between 40% and 60% relative humidity. Below these levels the air can feel too dry and may cause skin complaints and even static electric shocks.

If temperatures in the home are lower than 10°C for prolonged periods low level heating will be necessary to allow the condensate to evaporate into the air before dehumidification can take place. The air will however be slightly warmed by the dehumidifier as the dry air leaving the dehumidifier is about 1°C higher than normal room temperature.

Dehumidifier

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Contents DEC Dehumidifier Accessory Condensate drain hose 2 m Rubber bungInstallation Electrical connectionsDehumidification standby/low temperature operation light Controls Tank control systemDehumidification light Heating lightHow to dehumidify How to heatKnob Plug the appliance into a mains socketMaintenance Cleaning the cabinetCleaning the permanent air filter Accessories available for your dehumidifierProblem solving Brief note on humidity Technical CharacteristicsHeating Technical assistance Electrical requirements 5748010000 6-08-2003 1802 Pagina Dehumidifier 5748009300/07.02