Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This
Avoid Service Check list list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workman-
ship or materials in this appliance.
OCCURRENCE | SOLUTION |
DEHUM IDIFIER DO ES NO T O PERA TE. Plug is disconnected from outlet. Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
| 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, rotate the knob until it points to the CONTINUOUS setting. | ||
| 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. rotate the knob to " CONTINUOUS " . | ||
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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 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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DEHU M IDIFIER IS O PERA TUI NG BUT | Humidity setting is too high. rotate the knob to a lower setting. | ||
RO O M IS NO T DRY ENO UGH . |
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Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently. The higher the moisture in the room air, the | |||
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| 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 DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUC 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. | ||
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