Second hand items!

[Fireflies8]

Hi I have purchased a used dehumidifier.
It was stated as excellent working condition. I didn't want to fork out on a brand new one as I've already got one downstairs but because it's huge didn't want to carry it around the house so bought one second hand.

I think iv just wasted £50 as it has an awful smell to it when switched on but it does technically work.
What can I do to get rid of the smell.

I would buy a replacement filter but I don't think that's going to fix the smell.
Does anyone know if I can clean the inside of it. It's an ebac 2400e dehumidifier.
Thanks

Mine started to smell and eventually I realised it was coming from the water collection tank. It needed a really good clean to get rid of the smell (hot water and washing up liquid).

Is that the tank you empty once it's full...that seems to smell ok on mine but il give it a wash just incase thanks

It will be mouldy inside probably. They can be serviced /cleaned by a technician, don’t attempt to remove the cover yourself as there are compressors and refrigerants etc inside. Try shining a torch inside the housing to see what it looks like in there.