Maintenance continued
Preparation for Storage | If you are not going to be using the unit for an extended period of time, | |
follow the instructions below before storing your unit: | ||
| 1) | Turn off the unit and wait 24 hours before emptying the water tank. |
| 2) | Drain all the water from the water tank. |
| 3) | Clean the air filter, water tank and unit. |
| 4) | Unplug and carefully wind the power cord. |
| 5) | Cover the unit with a plastic bag. |
| 6) | Store the unit in an upright position in a dry, |
Energy Saving Guide
Read and follow the guide below to get the best performance and efficiency from your portable dehumidifier:
∙Do not cover the air outlet (exhaust) while in use.
∙Do not place the unit in front of curtains or drapes- to ensure they do not obstruct the air intake.
∙Keep curtains, blinds or drapes closed during the sunniest part of the day.
∙Close all windows and doors.
∙Indoor relative humidity should ideally be kept between 35 and 60 percent depending on the ambient temperature.
∙Make sure the unit is on a level surface.
∙To prolong the compressor's life, please wait at least 3 minutes before turning the unit back on after shutting it off.
∙Inspect and keep the
∙Perform routine maintenance.
Troubleshooting
Follow the troubleshooting chart to resolve common issues.
Issue | Possible Cause | |
| Insufficient time to dry | |
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| Air intake or Exhaust | |
| vents are blocked | |
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My dehumidifier does not | Humidity control may not | |
be set low enough | ||
dry the air |
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Opened windows or | ||
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| doors | |
| Room temperature is too | |
| low (below 41ºF) | |
| There is a kerosene | |
| heater or something | |
| giving off water vapor in | |
| the room | |
Frost appears on the | This is normal behavior | |
coils | ||
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Solution
Run the unit for a longer period of time
Make sure there are no towels, curtains, or furniture blocking the front and back of the unit Lower the humidity control. Run the unit in continuous mode Close all windows and doors
Increase the room temperature
Remove any device producing water vapor
The dehumidifier has an
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