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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care and cleaning of the dehumidifier
Turn the dehumidifier off and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.
1 — Clean the Grille and Case
• Use water and a mild detergent. Do not use bleach or abrasives.
• Do not splash water directly onto the main unit. Doing so may cause an electrical shock, cause the insulation to deteriorate, or cause the unit to rust.
• The air intake and outlet grilles get soiled easily, so use a vacuum attachment or brush to clean.
2 — Clean the bucket
• Every few weeks, clean the bucket to prevent growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. Partially fill the bucket with clean water and add a little mild detergent.
Swish it around in the bucket, empty and rinse. NOTE: Do not use a dishwasher to clean the bucket.
• After clean, the bucket must be in place and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate.
3 — Clean the air filter
• The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least every two weeks or more often if
necessary.
NOTE: DO NOT RINSE OR PUT THE FILTER IN AN AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER.
To remove:
• Grip the tab on the filter and pull it upward, then pull it out as shown in Fig.10.
• Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and let the filter dry before replacing it. Do not clean the filter in a
dishwasher.
To attach:
• Insert the air filter into the unit from underside to upside.
NOTE: When re-install the filter, please pat the middle buckles of the filter first and then pat the bottom bukcle.
CAUTION:
DO NOT operate the dehumidifier without a filter because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce
performance.
NOTE:The cabinet and front may be dusted with an oil-free cloth or washed with cloth dampened solution warm water and mildliquid dishwashing
detergent. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry. Never use harsh cleansers, wax or polish on the cabinet front. Be sure to wring excess water from cloth before
wiping around the controls. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the unit.
4 — When not using the unit for long time periods
• After turning off the unit, wait one day before emptying the bucket.
• Clean the main unit, water bucket and air filter.
• Cover the unit with a plastic bag.
• Store the unit upright in a dry, well-ventilated place.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
PROBLEM
WHAT TO CHECK
Unit does not start
• Make sure the dehumidifiers plug is pushed completely into the outlet.
• Check house fuse/circuit breaker box.
• Dehumidifier has reached its preset level or bucket is full.
• Water bucket is not the proper position.
Dehumidifier daes not dry
the air as it should
• Did not allow enough time to remove the moisture.
• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture blocking the front or back of the dehumidifier.
• The humidity control may not be set low enough.
• Check that all doors, windows and other openings are securely closed.
• Room temperature is too low, below 5°C.
• There is a kerosene heater or something giving off water vapor in the room.
The unit makes a laud
noise when operating
• The air filter is clogged.
• The unit is tilted instead of upright as it should be.
• The floor surface is not level.
Frost appears on the coils
• This is normal. The dehumidifier has Auto defrost feature.
Water on floor
• Hose to connector or hose connection may be loose.
• Intend to use the bucket to collect water, but the back drain plug is removed.
ES, AS or P2 appear in the
display
• These are error codes and protection codes. See the
CONTROL PADS ON THE DEHUMIDIFIER
section.
FIG. 10
Before calling for service, review the chart below first yourself.
