LG Electronics LD40E Troubleshooting, Dehumidifier does not start, Airflow is restricted

Maintenance and Service

Troubleshooting

The dehumidifier may be operating abnormally when:

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

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Dehumidifier does not start

■The dehumidifier power cord is unplugged.

■The fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped.

■Water bucket is full.

■Bucket is not installed.

■In case the Room humidity is less than selected humidity setting.

•Make sure the dehumidifier plug is pushed completely into the outlet.

•Check the house fuse or circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the breaker.

•The dehumidifier automatically turns off when this occurs. Empty the bucket.

•Make sure the bucket is in the right place.

•Change the humidity set to lower limits.

Dehumidifier does not dry the air as it should

■Did not allow enough time to remove the moisture.

■Airflow is restricted.

■The Humidity Control may not be set to low Humidity.

■Doors and windows may not be closed tightly.

■Clothes dryer may be blowing moisture-laden air into the room.

■Room temperature is too low.

•When first installed, allow at least 3 or 4 days to maintain the desired dryness.

•Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture blocking the front or back of the dehumidifier.

•Press the Humidity Control button to lower the humidity.

•Check that all doors, windows and other openings are securely closed.

•Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer. The dryer should be vented to the outside.

•The unit will not operate satisfactorily if the room temperature is below 65° F. (18 ° C.).

•The low temperature model will continuously cycle up to temperature of 42° F(6° C)

Dehumidifier runs	■ Area to be dehumidified is	• Check with your dealer to see if the capacity
	too large.	is adequate.
too much
	■ Doors and windows are open.	• Close all doors and windows to the outside.
	■ Dehumidifier has been	• This is normal. Frost will usually disappear
Frost appears on	recently turned on or room	within 60 minutes.
the coils	temperature is below 65° F
	(18° C).
Fan noise	■ Air is moving through the	• This is normal.
	dehumidifier.
	■ Drain hose connection	• Check the hose if one is attached.
Water on floor	may be loose.
	■ Water bucket is not in all	• See Removing and Emptying The Water
	the way.	Bucket.
Dehumidifier	■ Check if the unit is	• Change the humidity setting.
	operating in "ON" mode.
operates
continuously	■ Room Humidity is high	• Change the humidity setting.

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