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PROBLEM
SOLUTION
DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT OPERATE
Wall plug disconnected. Push plug fi rmly into wall outlet.
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse with time
delay type or reset circuit breaker.
The dryness level you selected has been reached. Dehumidifi er
automatically shuts off when selected amount of moisture has been
removed from the air. If you want to remove more moisture, Select
CONTINUOUS by using the humidity button or knob. After the
dehumidifi er starts, reset the control to the desired setting.
Bucket not installed properly. See “Removing Collected Water”.
Water in the bucket has reached its preset level. Dehumidifi er
automatically turns off when this occurs. Empty bucket and return
bucket to position.
Dehumidifi er is not turned on. Turn unit on.
BUCKET FULL light is on. Remove bucket, empty water and re-
install correctly.
DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH
Windows or doors near dehumidifi er are open to outdoors. Close all
windows or doors to outside.
Area to be dehumidifi ed is too large. Check with your dealer to see if
capacity is adequate.
Air movement through dehumidifi er is blocked. Grill may be dirty.
Use brush attachment of vacuum cleaner to clean grill. See “Care
and Cleaning“. Dehumidifi er must be placed in a space that does
not restrict air fl owing into the rear coil or out of the front grill.
Dehumidifi er has been installed or restarted recently. The higher the
moisture in the room, the longer the dehumidifi er will operate.
Dehumidifi er is in the CONTINUOUS mode and will remain on in this
mode, use the humidity button or knob to set a RH% higher level.
DEHUMIDIFIER IS OPERATING, BUT ROOM
IS NOT DRY ENOUGH
Humidity setting is too high. Press the HUMIDITY button or rotate
knob to a lower setting or choose CONTINUOUS for maximum
dryness.
Dehumidifi er has been installed or restarted recently. The higher
the moisture in the room air, the longer it takes for the room air to
become dry.
Dehumidifi er does not have suffi cient clearance to operate. Air fl ow
to front grill is blocked. See “Selecting a Location“.
Room temperature is too low. Unit will not operate satisfactorily if the
room temperature is below 5°C (41°F). See “Operating Conditions“.
Refer to causes under DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH.
FROST APPEARS ON COILS ABOVE
BUCKET
Dehumidifi er has been turned on recently. This is normal due to
refrigerant rushing through the coil. Frost will usually disappear
within 60 minutes.
Room Temperature is too low. All models will operate satisfactorily at
temperatures greater than 5°C (41°F).
FAN NOISE
Air is moving through the dehumidifi er. This is a normal sound.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes
common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this
appliance.
