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General Care and Safety Guide 

Thank you for choosing a Goldair Dehumidifier. This Goldair Dehumidifier has 
been  designed  and  manufactured  to  high  standards  of  engineering  and  with 
proper use and care, as described in this leaflet,  will give you years of useful 
service. Please read these instructions carefully. 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 

Model No:  

GD270 

Supply:    

220-240VAC 50Hz 

Wattage:    

260W 

Unit Capacity:  

16.0L/day max  (30

/80%RH) 

Tank Capacity:  

4.0L 

Refrigerant:  

R134a 

1.

Use only the voltage specified on the rating label 
of the appliance. 

2.

Keep  all  objects  at  least  1  metre  from  the  front, 
sides  and  rear  of  the  appliance.    Do  not  place 
appliance close to radiant heat source. 

3.

Do  not  operate  in  areas  where  petrol,  paint  or 
other flammable liquids are used or stored. 

4.

Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any 
ventilation or exhaust opening, as this may cause 
an  electric  shock,  fire  or  damage  to  the 
appliance. Do not sit on the appliance. 

5.

Do  not  operate  this  appliance  with  a  damaged 
cord, plug  or after  the  appliance malfunctions  or 
has  been  dropped  or  damaged  in  any  manner. 
Return  to  a  qualified  electrical  person  for 
examination, electrical service or repair. 

6.

This  appliance  is  intended  for  household  use 
only and not for commercial or industrial use. 

7.

Use  this  appliance  only  as  described  in  this 
manual.  Any  other  use  is  not  recommended  by 
the  manufacturer  and  may  cause  fire,  electrical 
shock or injury. 

8.

The common cause of overheating is deposits of 
dust  or  fluff  in  the  appliance.  Ensure  these 
deposits  are  removed  regularly  by  unplugging 
the appliance and vacuum cleaning the air vents, 
grills and filter. Never operate without air filter. 

9.

Do  not  use  abrasive  cleaning  products  on  this 
appliance.  Clean  with  a  damp  cloth  (not  wet) 
rinsed  in  hot  soapy  water  only.  Always  remove 
plug from the mains supply before cleaning. 

10.

Do  not  connect  the  appliance  to  mains  supply 
until completely assembled and adjusted. 

11.

Switch  off  and  use  handle  provided  when 
moving. 

12.

Do not operate with cord set coiled up as a heat 
build  up  is  likely,  which  could  be  sufficient  to 
become a hazard. 

13.

It  is  recommended  that  this  Dehumidifier  is 
plugged  directly  into  the  wall  socket.    Power 
boards  are  not  rated  to  supply  power  to  high 
wattage appliances. 

14.

A correctly specified, undamaged extension cord 
may be used with this Dehumidifier provided it is 
used in a safe manner.  

15.

Do  not  remove  plug  from  power  socket  until  the 
appliance has been switched off. 
 

16.

Do not remove plug from power socket by pulling 
cord; always grip plug. 

17.

Always unplug appliance when not in use. 

18.

Do not locate the Dehumidifier directly below any 
power socket during operation. 

19.

Do  not  twist,  kink  or  wrap  the  cord  around  the 
appliance,  as  this  may  cause  the  insulation  to 
weaken and split. Always ensure that all cord has 
been removed from any cord storage area and is 
unrolled before use. 

20.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons 
(including  children)  with  reduced  physical, 
sensory  or  mental  capabilities  or  lack  of 
experience  and  knowledge,  unless  they  are 
supervised  or  have  been  given  instruction 
concerning the use of the appliance by a person 
responsible for their safety. 

21.

Do  not  use  this  appliance  in  the  immediate 
surrounds  of  a  bath,  a  shower,  or  a  swimming 
pool  or other  liquids.  The appliance must  not be 
immersed in any liquids. 

22.

When the appliance has been unpacked, check it 
for  transport  damage  and  ensure  all  parts  have 
been  delivered.  If  parts  are  missing  or  the 
appliance  has  been  damaged,  contact  the 
Goldair Customer Services Team.  

23.

If your appliance does not work, or is not working 
properly,  contact  the  place  of  purchase  or  the 
Goldair  Customer  Services  Team.  Repair  work 
on  the  appliance  by  unqualified  persons  can 
cause serious risk to the user. 

24.

There  are  no  user  serviceable  parts  installed  in 
the unit. 

25.

Do  not  place  the  unit  in  wardrobes  or  other 
enclosed  spaces  as  this  may  cause  a  fire 
hazard. 

26.

This unit is not supposed to be used in or around 
locations  where  foodstuffs,  works  of  art  or 
delicate articles of science, etc are stored. 

27.

Indoor use only. 

28.

Children  should  be  supervised  to  ensure  that 
they do not play with the appliance. 

29.

Ensure  Dehumidifier  is  on  a  flat,  stable,  heat-
resistant surface. 

30.

It  is  important  that  you  do  not  cover  this 
Dehumidifier. 
 

Summary of Contents for GD270

Page 1: ...is rated to extract 16L per day in an environment of 80 humidity and temperature of 30 C This is the world wide standard for rating dehumidifiers In New Zealand we do not have climatic conditions with this humidity and high temperature Accordingly the extraction levels may be lower ...

Page 2: ...ely which could be sufficient to become a hazard 13 It is recommended that this Dehumidifier is plugged directly into the wall socket Power boards are not rated to supply power to high wattage appliances 14 A correctly specified undamaged extension cord may be used with this Dehumidifier provided it is used in a safe manner 15 Do not remove plug from power socket until the appliance has been switc...

Page 3: ...Components of your Dehumidifier CONTROL PANEL 1 Control Panel 2 Dry Air Outlet 3 Removable Water Tank 4 Removable Air Filter 5 Carry Handle 6 Permanent Drainage Spout 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 4: ... until the compressor starts to run the light will stop flashing and remain on when the compressor has started The compressor will switch off automatically when the water container is full THE FAN WILL CONTINUE TO RUN As long as the water container is not full the Dehumidifier will continue to operate until it is switched off manually If the Dehumidifier is switched off manually and then switched ...

Page 5: ...trical service technician Do not use this Dehumidifier with a programmer separate timer separate remote control system or any other device that switches the Dehumidifier on automatically STORAGE To store the unit remove the plug from the socket and empty the water container Allow the container and the Dehumidifier to dry completely Clean the air filter Store the device in a dust free location pref...

Page 6: ...midity or low temperatures The Dehumidifier operates but reduces the relative humidity in the room by small amounts The room which the Dehumidifier is operating in is too large Recommend using a Dehumidifier with a larger capacity There are too many sources of humidity Recommend using a Dehumidifier with a larger capacity The room has too much ventilation Reduce the number of ventilation sources i...

Page 7: ...under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure In New Zealand this warranty is additional to the conditions and guarantees...

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