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TING INSTRUCTIONS
Controls
Controls
NOTE:
When the bucket is full or removed, the controls
cannot be set.
1. Power Pad
Press to turn the dehumidifier on and off.
2. Filter Timer
After 250 hours of operation, the Clean the Filter
indicator light will glow to remind you to clean the filter.
Remove the filter and clean it.
Press to turn off the Clean the Filter light. See the Care
and Cleaning section.
3.
Humidity Set Control Pads
The humidity level can be set within a range of 35%
RH (Relative Humidity) to 80% RH (Relative Humidity)
in 5% increments or at NS for continuous operation. To
set the unit for continuous operation, press the – pad
until the screen reads NS.
NOTE:
If NS (Nonstop) is selected, the dehumidifier will
operate continuously at its maximum dehumidification
settings if attached to a hose to drain or until the bucket
is full.
For drier air, press the – pad and set to a lower
percent value (%).
For damper air, press the
+
pad and set to a higher
percent value (%).
When you first use the dehumidifier, set the humidity
control to 45% or 50%. Allow at least 24 hours for the
dehumidifier to achieve the humidity level. If you still
have damper air than desired, set the humidity level
to a lower setting or select Nonstop for maximum
dehumidification.
4. Display
Shows the set % humidity level while setting, then shows
the actual (+/– 5% accuracy) room % humidity level.
5. Fan Speed Pad
Controls the fan speed.
Press to select either High, Medium or Low fan
speed.
Set the fan control to High for maximum moisture
removal. When the humidity has been reduced and
quiet operation is preferred, set the fan control to
Medium or Low.
6. Delay Off
While the dehumidifier is in operation, press this pad to
set it to automatically turn off in 2 hours or 4 hours.
7. Pump
Activates the internal pump function. Press for 3 seconds
to activate the internal pump for automatic removal of
condensate. The internal pump indicator light will remain
illuminated after 3 seconds. Press to deactivate the
pump.
Other Features
Empty Light
Glows when the bucket is ready to be emptied, or when the
bucket is removed or not replaced in the proper position.
Alarm
If the bucket is full or missing for more than 3 minutes, an
alarm will sound for about 10 seconds to remind you to
empty and replace the bucket.
Auto Shut Off
The Water Level Control Switch shuts off the dehumidifier
when the bucket is full, or when the bucket is removed
or not replaced in the proper position.
NOTE:
Fan will
continue to run approximately 3 minutes after bucket is
removed.
Auto Defrost
When frost builds up on the evaporator coils, the
compressor will cycle off and the fan will continue to run
until the frost disappears.
Power Outage
In the case of a power outage or interruption, the unit will
automatically restart, in the settings last used, after the
power is restored.
5
Nonstop
Humidity %
On
Filter
Power
-
+
Fan
Pump
Hold 3 Sec To Rest
Hold 3 Sec
Requires Hose
Filter
Timer
Delay
Off
Empty
Pump
4 hour
2 hour
Medium
Low
High
Bucket Full light indicates
bucket needs to be
emptied or is not in place
in the unit
Pump light
indicates
the pump is
activated
4 hour or 2 hour
delay off
indicator lights
Continuous
Operation on
indicator light
Power On
indicator light
Clean the Filter
indicator light
High, Medium
and Low fan
indicator light
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