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Important Safety Information 

Improper handling can cause serious damage to the EdgeStar dehumidifier and/or injury to the 
user. 

This dehumidifier  is designed  for domestic  indoor  use only. Do not use the unit for 

industrial or commercial use.  Any other use may invalidate the warranty. Please review the 
ratings label located on the rear panel  of the unit for electrical and  other technical data 
related  to this unit. The unit must be connected to a properly  grounded wall outlet. 

Please read 

and follow the safety information listed below. 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Warning:

 The water produced by the dehumidifier is not potable or suitable for drinking. 

Do not

 drink or use condensate or water drained from the unit as it contains contaminates and  

could make you sick. 
 

 
 
Note: Electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please contact 
your local recycling center for more information on how to recycle electronic waste. 

 

Electrical Safety 

 

 

This dehumidifier is designed for indoor use

 

only. Do not use the unit near bath  tubs, swimming 

pools or other bodies of water.

 

  Do not wet the housing or control panel.  

  Do not exceed the power  outlet ratings.  

 

Do not pull the unit by the cord.

 

 

Always turn the unit off and  unplug it from the

 

outlet when  cleaning.

 

 

Unplug the unit if it is not going  to be used for an extended time period.

 

 

Do not operate the unit with a power  plug missing the ground plug, a damaged cord,  or a loose 
socket.

 

 

Be sure the dehumidifier  is properly grounded.

 

 

Never plug or unplug  the unit with wet hands.

 

 

Do not bypass, cut, or remove  the grounding plug.

 

 

Do not use extension cords or power  strips

 

with this unit. You may need  to contact your electrician 

if it is necessary to use a longer cord  or you do not have  a grounded outlet. Do not modify  the 

power  cord

’s length or share the outlet with other appliances. It is recommended the unit be 

connected on its own circuit.

 

 

Do not start or stop the unit by switching the circuit's  power  on and off.

 

 

If the power  cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified technician.

 

 

Never open  the unit while it is plugged in.

 

 

Immediately unplug the unit if it makes strange sounds, emits smells, or smoke comes out of it, and 
contact customer service.

 

  Do not remove any part  of the casing unless

 

instructed to do  so  by an authorized technician.  

 

You should never attempt to repair the unit yourself.

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for DEP501WP

Page 1: ...Dehumidifier Owner s Manual For more information on other great EdgeStar products on the web go to https www edgestar com To use the EdgeStar self diagnostic tool go to https support edgestar com DEP5...

Page 2: ...ing or control panel Do not exceed the power outlet ratings Do not pull the unit by the cord Always turn the unit off and unplug it from the outlet when cleaning Unplug the unit if it is not going to...

Page 3: ...the unit in closets or confined spaces be sure to keep doors open to allow proper ventilation Do not use this appliance near flammable gas or combustibles such as gasoline benzene thinner etc Do not u...

Page 4: ...imer 5 Fan Speeds 5 Setting the Humidity Level 5 LED Display 6 Water Full Light 6 Additional Notes About the Dehumidifier s Behavior 6 DRAINING THE UNIT 7 PUMP DRAIN 7 MANUAL DRAIN 8 CONTINUOUS GRAVIT...

Page 5: ...of your unit and are needed to obtain warranty service You may also want to staple your receipt to this manual as it is the proof of your purchase and is also needed for service under your warranty M...

Page 6: ...2 Parts Identification Front View Back View...

Page 7: ...d the unit and at least 20 inches of space above the unit If you have multiple power outlets in the room choose one that is near the dehumidifier and that will be able to provide adequate power to the...

Page 8: ...imer setting in increments of 1 hour Adjusts the temperature display to be shown in Celsius C or Fahrenheit F Indicator Light Function Bucket Full Lights up to indicate that the water bucket is full a...

Page 9: ...he Increase and Decrease buttons to set the desired number of hours for the dehumidifier to run The timer can be set in increments of 1 hour up to 24 hours The timer setting display will flash for app...

Page 10: ...uitable for the unit 41 F 95 F If the ambient temperature is suitable please contact customer service HI Temperature too high error This means the current room temperature is above 122 F Make sure the...

Page 11: ...the other end of the drain hose in a floor drain or other suitable drainage port 4 Operate theunit in a normal manner 5 To remove pump drain line 1 press the release button located directly above the...

Page 12: ...rder to utilize the continuous gravity drain you will need to supply a suitable drain hose You may use a standard garden hose with a 3 4 connector fitting 1 Locate the gravity drain hose port found on...

Page 13: ...ce its performance and effectiveness If the unit is used in a dusty environment you may need to clean the pre filter on a weekly basis To clean the pre filter follow the steps below 1 Power off the un...

Page 14: ...he dehumidifier When this occurs the unit will automatically activate its auto defrost feature The time required to complete the auto defrost cycle varies and is dependent on the ambient temperature a...

Page 15: ...r is not functioning at all The unit is not receiving power Make sure the unit is plugged in There is insufficient power Move the unit to another outlet Check your circuit breaker Refer to the rating...

Page 16: ...d if the issue persists contact customer service The unit has an E1 Error This is a temperature sensor error Restart the unit and if the issue persists contact customer service The unit has an E2 Erro...

Page 17: ...AC 115V 60Hz AC 115V 60Hz Power Consumption 540 W 862 W Operating Current 4 7 A 7 5 A Water Bucket Capacity 8 Liters 2 11 Gallons 8 Liters 2 11 Gallons Dehumidifying Capacity at 80 F RH 60 50 pints d...

Page 18: ...ts of God vermin fire flood improper installation unauthorized service maintenance negligence unauthorized installation or modification or rental or commercial use Labor service transportation and shi...

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