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Occasionally, you may encounter some problems that are of a minor nature and a service call may not be
necessary . Use this troubleshooting guide to identify possible problems you may be experiencing .
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Causes
Solutions
Dehumidifier does not start
The dehumidifier is unplugged .
Make sure the dehumidifier's plug is pushed
completely into the outlet .
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped .
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box
and replace fuse or reset breaker .
Dehumidifier has reached its present level or
the bucket is full .
The dehumidifier automatically turns off
when either condition occurs . Change to a
lower setting or empty the water bucket and
replace properly .
Bucket is not in the proper position .
The bucket must be in place and securely
seated for the dehumidifier to operate .
Power failure .
There is a protective time delay (up to 3
min .) to prevent tripping of the compressor
overload . For this reason, the appliance may
not start normal dehumidify for 3 min after it
is powered back on .
Dehumidifier does not dry the air as it
should
Not enough time allowed for the appliance to
remove moisture .
When first installed, allow at least 24 hours to
maintain the desired dryness .
Airflow is restricted .
Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or
furniture blocking the front or back of the
dehumidifier . See the
Positioning of the
appliance section .
Dirty filter .
See the
Cleaning and maintenance section .
The Humidity Control may not be set low
enough .
For drier air, press the
button to lower
the percent humidity desired in the room, or
set the dehumidifier to
for maximum
dehumidify .
Doors and windows may not be closed
tightly .
Check that all doors, windows, and other
openings are securely closed .
Clothes dryer may be blowing moist air into
the room .
Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer .
The dryer should be vented outside .
Room temperature is too low .
Moisture removal is best at higher room
temperatures . Lower room temperatures will
reduce the moisture removal rate .
Appliance runs too long
The area is too large .
The capacity of the appliance can not meet
the area of the room .
Doors and windows are open .
Close the door and window .
Frost appears on heat-exchanger
Appliance run recently or the room tempera-
ture is too low .
It is normal, frost usually disappear in 60 min .
Fan noise
The air is passing through the appliance .
This is normal .
