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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GETTING STARTED
Carefully review all of these instructions BEFORE proceeding to install and operate your dehumidifier.
Failure to do so may cause damage, injury, or bodily harm including permanent disability and/or death.
PLACING THE DEHUMIDIFIER
A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have little or no effect in
drying an adjacent enclosed storage area, such as a closet, unless there is
adequate circulation of air in and out of the area.
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Do not use outdoors.
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This dehumidifier is intended for indoor residential applications
only. This dehumidifier should not be used for commercial or indus
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trial applications.
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Place the dehumidifier on a smooth, level floor strong enough to
support the unit with a full reservoir of water.
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If you’ll be using continuous drainage (see section later) you’ll want
to be sure that the unit is located near a drain, and that the drain is
located lower than the unit so water can flow using gravity.
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Allow at least eight inches of air space on all sides of the unit for
good air circulation.
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Place the unit in an area where the temperature will not fall below
41°F (5°C). The coils can become covered with frost at temperatures below 41°F (5°C), which may reduce
performance.
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Place the unit away from clothes dryers, heaters or radiators.
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Use the unit to prevent moisture damage anywhere books or valuables are stored.
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The dehumidifier should be operated in an enclosed area to be most effective.
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Close all doors, windows and other outside openings to the room.
BEFORE FIRST USE
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When first using the dehumidifier, operate the unit in continuous mode for at least 24 hours.
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This unit is designed to operate with a working environment between 41°F–95°F (5°C–35°C).
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It’s important to know that when starting the unit for the first time (and any subsequent power-up) the fans
and compressor will generally not run for the first three minutes. This is to reduce stress on the compres
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sor.
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Do not connect the dehumidifier to a multiple socket outlet, which is also being used for other electrical
appliances.
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Select a suitable location, making sure you have easy access to an electrical outlet.
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Plug the unit into a electrical socket-outlet with a ground connection.
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Make sure the water reservoir is correctly fitted. Otherwise the unit will not operate properly.
NOTE: When the water in the reservoir reaches a certain level, please be careful when moving the machine
to avoid it tipping over.
Casters (4 on the bottom of unit)
Casters can move freely.
Do not force casters to move over carpet,
nor move the unit with water in the res
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ervoir. (The unit may tip over, spill water
and cause shock)
Air outlet grille
Air intake
grille
8” (20cm)
or more
8” (20cm) or more
8” (20cm) or more
8” (20cm) or more
16” (40cm)
or more
Fig. 3