DeLonghi DE120 Manual 

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11Air always contains a certain amount of water in the air 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 ourhomes, as soon as the temperature decreases, the vapour contained in the air condenses, asis 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 controlcondensation within the home.Experts have established that the optimum environmental conditions for our well being andpreserve objects are obtained between 40% and 60% relative humidity. Below these levels theair 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 willbe necessary to allow the condensate to evaporate into the air before dehumidification cantake place. The air will however be slightly warmed by the dehumidifier as the dry air leavingthe dehumidifier is about 1°C higher than normal room temperature.B r i e f n o t e s o n h u m i d i t yENGLISH