Winix 871 CARE AND MAINTENANCE, WATER DISPOSING OPTIONS

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CLEANING FRONT GRILLS AND AIR FILTER

1. Remove front grill by pulling out bottom towards

you (Fig.1). Then hold the top of the grill and

lift up gently to remove grill completely (Fig.2).

2. Pull the bottom of the filter out and lift the filter

out (Fig.3).

Note : The filter is extremely flexible.

The removal of the filter will not damage the filter

3. Wash with mild detergent and rinse thoroughly.

Air dry away from direct sunlight.

4. Install filter and grill back into unit following

reverse directions listed above.

5. FRONT GRILL can be cleaned using a vacuum

with a soft brush attachment to remove dust

(Fig.4)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING

• Disconnect power supply cord from

receptacle before performing any

maintenance.

CLEANING THE EXTERIOR

Clean the exterior using a soft brush or dry

towel. But do not spray water directly on the

exterior.

CLEANING THE BUCKET

Pull the bucket out. Lift off bucket cover.

(Fig.1) Clean the inside of bucket every week

using mild detergent in order to block buildup

of mold and bacteria. (Fig.2)

After cleaning, replace the bucket cover

and slide the bucket into the unit. (Fig.3)

Check the ﬂoat switch to make sure it is not

obstructed. Proper position of the bucket

and the ﬂoat switch is required for the

dehumidiﬁer to turn on.

Fig.1 Fig.2

Fig.3

Float Switch

Fig.1 Fig.2

Fig.3 Fig.4

WATER DISPOSING OPTIONS

OPTION 1, EMPTYING MANUALLY

1. Pull out the bucket, grasping upper and lower

handles.

2. Carry the bucket by grasping the inside handle

of the bucket.

3. After emptying the bucket, replace the bucket in

the dehumidiﬁer.

NOTE: Dehumidiﬁer will not work when the BUCKET

FULL light is on or without the bucket properly placed

in the unit.

OPTION 3, PUMP DRAIN

1. Remove the PUMP DRAIN CAP by turning

clockwise (Reverse thread). (Fig.1)

2. Remove the drain-hole GREY RUBBER PLUG by

pulling out while pressing in on the coupler. (Fig.2)

Keep the DRAIN CAP and PLUG for future use.

3. Feed the 1/4-inch hose provided through the hole

in the DRAIN CAP. (Fig.3)

4. Insert the end of hose into the drain hole (Fig.4),

then screw DRAIN CAP back onto the unit. Place

the other end of the hose in the location you want

the water to go: to a ﬂoor drain, a water container,

or through a basement window to the outdoors.

(Pump can lift water up to 15 feet above the unit.)

Check hose for kinks or other obstruction. Make

sure end of hose will not be submerged in water

as this may cause a backflow into the unit and

cause a leak.

OPTION 2, GRAVITY DRAIN HOSE

(Garden Hose Not Provided)

1. Take off GRAVITY DRAIN CAP by turning the

cap counterclockwise. (Fig.1)

2. Remove DRAIN CONNECTOR from the bucket.

(Fig.2)

3. Next, screw the DRAIN CONNECTOR to a

standard garden hose by turning clockwise.

(Fig.3)

4. Reattach the DRAIN CONNECTOR end of

garden hose to the dehumidiﬁer (Fig.4) then

check hose for kinks or obstructions. The position

of the hose at the ﬂoor drain must be lower than

DRAIN CONNECTOR.

5. Keep the DRAIN CAP for future use when

emptying bucket manually.

Fig.1 Fig.2

Fig.3 Fig.4

Fig.1 Fig.2

Fig.3 Fig.4

5. In the unlikely event the hose comes loose during

pump operation due to vibration, re-attach hose

to continue automatic pump removal of water.

CAUTION: Do not remove the bucket while

the pump is operating. This will cause the dehumidiﬁer

to stop operating and result in an “E3” error message.

ALSO: The pump drain hose should not be both

under water AND at a height that is above the

dehumidiﬁer. This can cause a “back ﬂow” to the

dehumidiﬁer and cause the dehumidiﬁer to stop

working resulting in an “E3” error message. Following

an “E3”error, the unit must be unplugged and reset

to operate. (See Error Code section of this manual.)

Pressing

Filter should be cleaned every 2 weeks during

peak operating season