Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service, review this list. It may save time and money.
The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
FIND YOUR PROBLEM HERE | POSSIBLE CAUSES | WHAT TO DO |
DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT OPERATE
Plug is disconnected from outlet. | Push plug firmly into wall outlet. |
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is | Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box |
tripped. | and replace fuse or reset the breaker. |
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The dryness level you selected has | Dehumidifier automatically shuts off |
been reached. | when the selected amount of moisture |
| has been removed from the air. If you |
| want to remove more moisture, turn the |
| Humidistat to Max. After the dehumidifier |
| starts, reset the control to the desired |
| setting. |
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The Auto | Dehumidifier automatically shuts off |
| when the bucket is full. Empty the bucket |
| and replace. |
Dehumidifier is not turned on. | Turn on the Humidistat. |
DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO | Humidistat is set too high. | Turn the Humidistat to a lower setting. |
MUCH |
| Close all windows or doors to outside. |
| Windows or doors near dehumidifier |
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| are open to outdoors. | Check with your dealer to see if capacity |
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| Area to be dehumidified is too large. | is adequate. |
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| Front grille may be dirty. |
| Air movement through dehumidifier | Use a soft cloth, warm water, and a mild |
| is blocked. | detergent to clean the grille. |
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| Dehumidifier's coils on the back of unit |
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| may be dirty. Clean the soil on the coils |
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| on the back of the unit. |
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| Dehumidifier must be placed in a space |
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| that does not restrict air flowing into the |
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| rear coil or out of the front grille. |
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| Dehumidifier will not turn off if Humidistat |
| Humidistat is set at Max. | is at Max. |
FROST APPEARS ON |
| Frost will usually disappear within 60 |
Room temperature is too low. | minutes. | |
COILS | Room temperature is below 65°F |
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| (18°C.) |
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FAN NOISE | Air is moving through the | This is a normal sound. |
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| dehumidifier. |
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