Midea DF-20DEN7 WF, Manual

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After turning off the unit, wait one day before emptying
the bucket.
Clean the main unit, water bucket and air filter.
Cover the unit with a plastic bag.
Store the unit upright in a dry, well-ventilated place.
4. When not using the unit for long time periods
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Care and cleaning of the dehumidifier
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Before calling for service, review the chart below first yourself.
Problem
What to check
Unit does not start
Make sure the dehumidifier s plug is pushed
completely into the outlet.
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box.
Dehumidifier has reached its preset level or bucket is full.
Water bucket is not in the proper position.
Dehumidifier does not
dry the air as it should
Did not allow enough time to remove the moisture.
Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture
blocking the front or back of the dehumidifier.
The humidity control may not be set low enough.
Check that all doors, windows and other openings are
securely closed.
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Room temperature is too low, below 5 C(41 F).
There is a kerosene heater or something giving off
water vapor in the room.
,
The unit makes a loud
noise when operating
The air filter is clogged.
The unit is tilted instead of upright as it should be.
The floor surface is not level.
Frost appears on the
coils
This is normal. The dehumidifier has Auto defrost
feature.
Water on floor
Hose to connector or hose connection may be loose.
Intend to use the bucket to collect water, but the back
drain plug is removed.
ES, AS or P2
appear in the display
These are error codes and protection codes. See the
CONTROL PADS ON THE DEHUMIDIFIER section.
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NOTE:The cabinet and front may be dusted with an oil-free
cloth or washed with a cloth dampened in a solution of
warm water and mildliquid dishwashing detergent. Rinse
thoroughly and wipe dry. Never use harsh cleansers, wax
or polish on the cabinet front. Be sure to wring excess
water from the cloth before wiping around the controls.
Excess water in or around the controls may cause
damage to the unit.
3. Clean the air filter
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
The air filter behind the front grille should be
checked and cleaned at least every two weeks
or more often if necessary.
NOTE: DO NOT RINSE OR PUT THE FILTER
IN AN AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER.
To remove:
Grip the tab on the filter and pull it upward, then
pull it out as shown in Fig.8.
Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and
let the filter dry before replacing it. Do not clean the
filter in a dishwasher.
To attach:
Insert the air filter into the unit from underside to
upside. See Fig.10.
CAUTION:
DO NOT operate the dehumidifier without a filter
because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce
performance.