PrOblem" | Possible Causes |
Dehumidifier does not The dehumidifier is un-
start.plugged.
The fuse is blown / cir- cuit breaker is tripped.
Dehumidifier has reached the user set
humidity level or the bucket is full
Bucket is not in the
)roper position.
Power Failure.
Solutions
Make sure the dehumidifier's plug is pushed completelyinto the outlet.
Check the house fuse / circuit breaker box and
replace fuse or reset breaker.
The dehumidifier automaticaI]y turns off when either condition occurs. Change to a lower
setting or empty the water bucket and replace )roperly.
The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate.
There is a protective time delay (up to 3 rain.)
to prevent tdpping of the compressor overload. For this reason, the unit may not start normal dehumidification for 3 rain. after it is powered back on.
Dehumidifier is not
operating as intended.
Not enough time al- lowed for unit to remove moisture.
Airflow is restricted.
Dirty filter.
The user set Humidity Level may not be set low enough,
Doors and windows may not be closed tightly,
Water is not draining through drain hose
When first instal[ed, allow at least 24 hours to achieve the desired humidity level.
Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or furniture b]ocking the side or back of the de- humidifier.
See the Cleaning The Air Filter section
To reduce moisture, press the down arrow button to lower the percent humidity desired in the room, or set the dehumidifier to CO for continuousoperation.
Check that all doors, windows, and other openings are securely closed.
Make sure the drain is placed below the drain connector nozzle to al[ow gravity to drain the water (Refer to Gravity Drain Hose section in this manual).
| Room temperature is too | Moisture removal is best at higher room tern- |
| low. | _eratures. Lower room temperatures will re- |
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| duce the moisture removal rate. This model is |
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| designed to operate at temperatures above |
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| 41 °F. |
Filter Indicator is lit. | Filter needs to be | Once filter has been cleaned, press the FIL- |
| cleaned every 250 hours TER button for 3 seconds to turnthe filter | |
| of use. | indicator off. |
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