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 |
tripped. | box and replace fuse or reset the |
| breaker. |
The dryness level you selected has been reached.
Dehumidifier automatically shuts off when the selected amount of moisture has been removed from the air. If you want to remove more moisture, turn the humidity Control to Max. After the dehumidifier starts, reset the control to the desired setting.
The Auto | Dehumidifier automatically shuts off |
| when the bucket is full. Empty the |
| bucket and replace it. |
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Dehumidifier is not turned on. | Turn on the Humidity Control. |
DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH
Humidity Control is set too high. | Turn the Humidity Control to a lower |
| setting. |
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Windows or doors near dehumidifier | Close all windows or doors to |
are open to outdoors. | outside. |
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Area to be dehumidified is too large. | Check with your dealer to see if |
Air movement through dehumidifier | capacity is adequate. |
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is blocked. | Front grille may be dirty. |
| Use a brush to clean the grille. |
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| Dehumidifier's coils on the back of |
| unit may be dirty. Clean the soil on |
| the coils of the back of the unit. |
| Dehumidifier must be placed in a |
| space that does not restrict air |
| flowing into the rear coil or out of the |
| front grille. |
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Humidity Control is set at Max. | Dehumidifier will not turn off if |
| Humidity Control is at Max. |
FROST APPEARS ON | Room temperature is too low. |
COILS | (Room temperature is below 65°F |
| (18°C.) |
Frost will usually disappear within 60 minutes.
FAN NOISE | Air is moving through the |
| dehumidifier. |
This is a normal sound.
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