[. . . ] 5) The appliance must not be modified in any way, as any modifications may be extremely dangerous. 6) Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. [. . . ] During the defrosting cycle only the following 4 keys are active: pump button, stand-by button, temperature button, timer button. PUMP light (only on some models) Once the pump button is pressed the pump light will switch on. If the pump light flashes it means that the pump is not functioning properly. 6 Installation Instructions 1. Allow at least 12 inches (30cm) of space on all sides of the unit for good air circulation. When installing the unit on a table or shelf, make sure the table or shelf is strong enough to support the weight of the unit with a full bucket. Note: The dehumidifier needs to be secured when installed on a table or a shelf. Use the unit in cooking, laundry, bathing, and dishwashing areas that have excessive moisture. Use the unit to prevent moisture damage anywhere books or valuables are stored. Place the unit where you want to have comfortable conditions. List of components For models equipped with pump system: · 16 ft. (1 m) clear hose Required tools and assembly time Collection tank: No assembly or plumbing necessary. Continuous draining outlet: To use the Continuous Draining feature the following tools will be necessary: · 1. 5mm (0. 2 in. ) drill bit (to drill open the draining outlet) · Drill tool The estimated assembly time is 1-2 minutes. The estimated assembly time is 1-2 minutes. 7 ENGLISH Disposing of the collected water A) Empty the tank manually. If you hear the intermittent sound of the beep, it means the tank is not in the proper position. fig. Condensed water can be drained via a hose connected to the outlet located in the lower part of the tank proceeding in the following way: 1. Using a 5 mm drill bit, (0. 2 inches) drill a hole in the base of the tank along the torus as shown in figure 2. Make sure that the hose is not higher than the hose connection (see figure 4). NOTE: When you remove the rubber cap keep it in a safe place in case you want drain into the tank. C) Continuous draining using the pump (only on pump models) The exclusive heavy-duty pump system allows water removal of up to 13. 12 feet (4m) in height. If you want the water to flow directly to a drain, connect the condensation discharge tube supplied to the connection pipe located on the lower part of the unit (Fig. [. . . ] All appliances in need of repair are to be shipped to an authorized De'Longhi service center at the owner's expense, and De'Longhi will then incur the return shipping costs. After the first five (5) years of ownership, all expenses (all parts, labor and shipping) are to be paid by the owner of the unit. This warranty shall apply only if the appliance is used in accordance with the factory directions that accompany it, and on an Alternating Current (AC) circuit. [. . . ]