10
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
DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT
OPERATE
DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO
MUCH
FROST APPEARS ON
COILS
FAN NOISE
Plug is disconnected from outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is
tripped.
The dryness level you selected has
been reached.
The Auto Shut-Off light is on.
Dehumidifier is not turned on.
Humidity Control is set too high.
Windows or doors near dehumidifier
are open to outdoors.
Area to be dehumidified is too large.
Air movement through dehumidifier
is blocked.
Humidity Control is set at Max.
Room temperature is too low.
(Room temperature is below 65°F
(18°C.)
Air is moving through the
dehumidifier.
Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker
box and replace fuse or reset the
breaker.
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.
Dehumidifier automatically shuts off
when the bucket is full. Empty the
bucket and replace it.
Turn on the Humidity Control.
Turn the Humidity Control to a lower
setting.
Close all windows or doors to
outside.
Check with your dealer to see if
capacity is adequate.
Front grille may be dirty.
Use a brush to clean the grille.
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.
Dehumidifier will not turn off if
Humidity Control is at Max.
Frost will usually disappear within 60
minutes.
This is a normal sound.
POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO