Avoid Service Checklist
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Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workman- ship or materials in this appliance.
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DEHUM IDIFIER DO ES NO T O PERA TE. | Plug is disconnected from outlet. Push plug firmly into wall outlet. | ||
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| House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit | ||
| breaker. | ||
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| The dryness level you selected has been reached. Dehumidifier automatically shuts off when | ||
| selected amount of moisture has been removed from the air. If you want to remove more | ||
| moisture, Select 'CONTINUOUS' by using the humidity button or knob. After the dehumidifier starts, | ||
| reset the control to the desired setting. | ||
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| Bucket not installed properly. See “ Removing C ollected Water. ” | ||
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| Water in the bucket has reached its preset level. Dehumidifier automatically turns off when this | ||
| occurs. Empty bucket and return bucket to position. | ||
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| Dehumidifier is not turned on. Turn unit on. | ||
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DEHUM IDIFIER RUNS TO O M UCH . | W indows or doors near dehumidifier are open to outdoors. C lose all windows or doors to outside. | ||
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| Area to be dehumidified is too large. C heck with your dealer to see if capacity is adequate. | ||
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| Air movement through dehumidifier is blocked. Grill or filter may be dirty. Use brush attachment of | ||
| vacuum cleaner to clean grill. See “ C are and C leaning. ” Dehumidifier must be placed in a space | ||
| that does not restrict air flowing into the rear coil or out of the front grill. | ||
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| Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently. The higher the moistuire in the room, the | ||
| longer the dehumidifier will operate. | ||
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| Dehumidifier is in the C ONT mode and will remain on in this mode use the humidity | ||
| button or knob to set a RH% higher level. | ||
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DEHUM IDIFIER IS O PER A TING BUT | Humidity setting is too high. Press the HUMIDITY button or rotate knob to a lower setting | ||
RO O M IS NO T DRY ENO UGH . | or c h o o s e C O N T I N U O U S for maximum dryness. | ||
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| Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently. The higher the moisture in the room air, the | ||
| longer it takes for the room air to become dry. | ||
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| Dehumidifier does not have sufficient clearance to operate. Air flow to front grill is blocked. See | ||
| “ Selecting a Location. ” | ||
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| Room temperature is too low. Unit will not operate satisfactorily if the room temperature is below | ||
| 41°F (5°C ). See “ Operating C onditions. ” | ||
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| Refer to causes under DEHUM IDIFIER RUNS TOO M UC H. | ||
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FRO ST A PPEA RS O N CO ILS A BO V E | Dehumidifier has been turned on recently. This is normal due to refrigerant rushing through the | ||
BUCK ET O R DRIP TRA Y . | coil. Frost will usually disappear within 60 minutes. | ||
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| Room Temperature is too low. All models will operate satisfactorily at temperatures greater than | ||
| 41°F (5°C ). | ||
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NO ISE IS LIK E A FA N. | Air is moving through the dehumidifier. This is a normal sound. | ||
If These Solutions Fail, Call
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