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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
The appliance does
not run.
•
The dehumidifier is not plugged
well.
• The house fuse blows or the
circuit breaker trips.
•
Make sure the dehumidifier’s plug
is inserted completely into the
outlet.
• Replace with a new fuse or reduce
power-consuming devices.
The room temperature is under
41°F or above 100.4°F.
To protect the appliance, use it only
when the ambient temperature is
between 41°F and 100.4°F.
The appliance
runs but does not
dehumidify.
• Did not allow enough time to
remove the moisture.
• The humidity level may not be
set low enough.
• Doors, windows or other
openings are open.
• There is a kerosene heater
or something giving off water
vapor in the room.
• Allow enough time to remove the
moisture.
• Reset the humidity level.
• Check that all doors, windows and
other openings are securely closed.
• Remove the objects giving off water
vapor in the room.
Reduced
dehumidifier
capacity
The filter mesh is jammed.
Clean the filter mesh.
The air-in and/or air-out louvers
are jammed.
Clear the blockage from the air-in and
air-out louvers.
No air inlet
The filter mesh or air-in louver is
jammed.
Clean the filter or the louver blockage.
Loud operation
The appliance is placed on an
incline or decline slope.
Move the appliance to flat ground.
The filter mesh is jammed.
Clean the filter mesh.
Water on the floor
• Hose to connector or hose
connection may be loose.
• Hose is kink.
• Reconnect the hose securely.
• Fix the hose.
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