Avoid Service Checklist
Before calling for service, review this problem occurrence list. It may save you time and expense, because some of the occurrences are not the result of defects in materials or workmanship, and would not be covered by the warranty,
OCCURRENCESOLUTION
DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT OPERATE° Electronic Contro! Protection, Bucket was removed or Dehumidifier Level has changed Please wait 2 minutes for Dehumidifer to restart
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 breaker.
The dryness level you selected has been reached Dehumidifier automatically shuts off when selected amount of moisture has been removed from the air tf you want to remove more moisture, set control to MAX DRY HI SPEEDAfter the dehumidifier starts, reset the control to the desired setting
Bucket not installed properly See "Removing Co!lected Water"
Water in the bucket has reached its preset level Dehumidifier automatically turns off when this occurs Empty bucket and return bucket to position
Dehumidifier is not turned on Press "ON" and set control to MAXDRY
DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH. | Windows or doors near dehumidifier | are open to outdoors Close all windows | or doors to outside | ||||||
| Area to | be dehumidified | is too | large | Check with your dealer to see if capacity is adequate | ||||
| Air movement | through | dehumidifier is blocked Grill may | be dirty Use brush | attachment of | ||||
| vacuum | cleaner | to clean grill | Dehumidifier must be placed | in a space that | does | not restrict air | ||
| flowing | into the front grille or out of | the louvers on the left side |
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Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently The higher the moisture in the room, the longer the dehumidifier will operate
The Control is set at MAX DRY Dehumidifier will not turn off if the Control is at MAX DRY until the room is very, very dry
DEHUMIDIFIER EMITS AN UNPLEASANTThe bucket is dirty Clean per instructions on page 6
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DEHUMIDIFIER IS OPERATING BUT Humidistat Control is set too low Set the Control to a higher setting
ROOM iS NOT DRY ENOUGH°
Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently The higher the moisture in the room air, the longer it takes for the room air to become dry
Dehumidifier does not have sufficient clearance to operate Air flow to front grill is blocked See "Selecting a Location," page 3
Room temperature is too low Unit will not operate satisfactorily if the room temperature is below 65°F (18°C) See "Operating Conditions," page 6
Refer to causes under DEHUMIDIFIERRUNSTOO MUCH
| Air is moving through the dehumidifier This is a normal sound |
