OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DEHUMIDIFIER
Begin by plugging in the dehumidifier and turning the On/Off switch ON.
CONTROL
The control will allow you to set the desired relative humidity (%RH) level in your home and can be used to turn dehumidification On or Off.
Begin by pressing the ON button and ON will be displayed on the LCD Screen (see LCD display in Figure 1). Use the arrow buttons to set the control at 59% when first installed. Allow the dehumidifier to run until the initial setpoint has been reached, before deciding if you want to change the humidity setting.
Raise the setting if you prefer the air to be less dry; this will reduce the amount of time that the dehumidifier runs.
Lower the setting if you prefer the air to be more dry; this will increase the amount of time that the dehumidifier runs.
Your comfort is the best measure of how to adjust your setting. When first installed, your dehumidifier has to remove all the moisture that is initially in your home. The home acts like a sponge so the moisture in the materials of your home is at the same level as the air. After drying the air, the materials of the home will release moisture back into the air until they are again at the same level. As a result, it is not uncommon for the dehumidifier to operate for an extended period of time when first installed.
Figure 1 – Control Display and User Buttons
LCD Display
Mode Buttons – Use |
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Buttons – Use to view | ||
to turn control On/Off. | and set humidity setting. | |
Energy Savings Tip #1: Adjust the setting to be as high as is comfortable to reduce dehumidifier run time – if it feels clammy or smells damp or moldy lower the setting. To save energy, turn the dehumidifier control OFF when you open your windows just as you would with air conditioning.
Energy Savings Tip #2: If vacating your home for an extended period in the summer, set the RH at 59% and set your thermostat to as high as you are comfortable setting it in the cooling mode. Consult with appropriate professionals regarding the highest temperature that is safe for your pets or possessions. This will keep the humidity at a controlled level to help prevent mold while minimizing the amount of cooling energy used.
LCD Display
Figure 2 – LCD Display
Numbers show current room humidity OR humidity setting
Solid ON:
Control On
Blinking ON:
Dehumidifying
OFF: Control Off
SET is displayed when 
or
is pressed. The value displayed is the humidity setting. See Figure 5.
Blinking ON + *: Control Limit Exceeded. See Control Limits, page 3.
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