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What To Do
Dehumidifier
The dehumidifier
• Hake sure the dehumidifier's plug is pushed completely
doesnotstart
is unplugged,
into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit
, Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
breaker is tripped,
the fuse or reset the breaker.
Dehumidifier has reached its
• The dehumidifier automatically turns off when either
preset level or bucket is full.
condition occurs. Change to a lower setting or empty
the bucket and replace properly.
Bucket is not in the
• The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the
proper position,
dehumidifier to operate.
Power failure.
• There is a protective time delay (up to 3 minutes) to
prevent tripping of the compressor overload. For this
reason, the unit may not start normal dehumidifying
for 3 minutes after it is turned back on.
Dehumidifier doesnot
Did not allow enough time
,, When first installed, allow at least 24 hours to maintain
drythe airas #should
to remove the moisture,
the desired dryness.
Airflow is restricted.
• Hake sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture
blocking the front or back of the dehumidifier. Seethe
Choosinga Location section.
Dirty filter.
, See the Careand Cleaningsection.
The Humidity Control may
• For drier air, press the T pad and set to a lower percent
not be set low enough,
value (%) or at CO(continuous)for maximum
dehumidification.
Doors end windows may not
• Check that all doors, windows and other openings
be closed tightly,
are securely closed.
Clothes dryer may be
• Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer.
blowing moisture-laden
The dryer should be vented to the outside.
air into the room.
Room temperature
• Moisture removal is best at higher room temperatures.
is too low.
Lower room temperatures will reduce the moisture
removal rate. Models are designed to be operated at
temperatures above 41°F (5°C).
Dehumidifier runs
Area to be dehumidified
* The capacity of your dehumidifier may not be adequate.
toomuch
istoo large.
Doors and windows are open.
* Close all doors and windows to the outside.
Frostappearson
Dehumidifier has been turned
* This is normal. Frostwill usually disappear
the coils
on recently, or room temperature
within 60 minutes. Seethe Automatic Defrost section.
is below 41°F(5°C).
Controls cannot be set
The compressor
will turn off
and the fan will automatically
continue
to run for
approximately
3 minutes
at o
fixed setting.
Bucket Full LEDlight
flashing and alarm
sounds while drainhose
is connected
• This is normal. Wait approximately 3 minutes and set the
fan as desired.
Fan noise
Air is moving through
"This is normal.
the dehumidifier.
Water on floor
Hose connection may be loose. • Check the hose connection. Seethe RemovingCollected
Water section.
Intended to use the bucket to
• Disconnect the hose if using the bucket to collect water.
collect water, but a hose
See the RemovingCollected Water section
as attached.
Drain hose not tight on fitting
* Check drain hose connection.
Drain hose is kinked
• Ensurethe drain hose is pointed straight down to the floor
and is not kinked in anyway.
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