Avoid Service Checklist | 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. |
OCCURRENCE | SOLUTION | ||
DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT OPERATE. | 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 | ||
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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, turn the Humidistat Control to MAX.DRY. After the dehumidifier starts, reset the | ||
| control to the desired setting. | ||
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| Bucket not installed properly. See “Removing Collected 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 the Humidistat Control to MAX.DRY. | ||
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DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH. | Windows or doors near dehumidifier are open to outdoors. Close all windows or doors to outside. | ||
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| Area to be dehumidified is too large. Check with your dealer to see if capacity is adequate. | ||
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| Air movement through dehumidifier is blocked. Grill may be dirty. Use brush attachment of | ||
| vacuum cleaner to clean grill. See “Care and Cleaning.” 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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| Humidistat Control is set at MAX.DRY. Dehumidifier will not turn off if Humidistat Control | ||
| is at MAX.DRY. | ||
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DEHUMIDIFIER IS OPERATUNG BUT | Humidistat Control is set too low. Turn the Humidistat Control to a higher setting. | ||
ROOM IS NOT DRY ENOUGH. |
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Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently. The higher the moisture in the room air, the | |||
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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 | ||
| 65°F (18°C). See “Operating Conditions.” | ||
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| Refer to causes under DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH. | ||
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FROST APPEARS ON COILS ABOVE | Dehumidifier has been turned on recently. This is normal due to refrigerant rushing through the | ||
BUCKET OR DRIP TRAY. | 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 | ||
| 65° F (18°C). Models with a moisture removal greater than 40 pints per 24 hours will operate | ||
| satisfactorily at a temperature no lower than 50°F (10°C). See “Operating Conditions”. | ||
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NOISE IS LIKE A FAN. | Air is moving through the dehumidifier. This is a normal sound. | ||
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