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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Location requirements:

Wrong

Right

above

Below

Never wash the appliance with water.

Never use petrol, alcohol or solvents to clean the appliance.

Never spray insecticide liquids or similar.

     The unit operating in a basement will have little no effect in drying out an adjacent 

enclosed storage area, such as a closet, unless there is adequate circulation of air in 

and out of the area.

1. Do not use outdoors.

2.This appliance is intended for indoor use only. Place the

appliance on a smooth, flat floor surface that is strong 

enough to support the unit with a full bucket of water.

3.  Allow at least 18 inches of air flow on all sides.

4. Place the appliance in an area where the temperature will not 

drop below 41°F

.

5. Use the dehumidifier in cooking, laundry, bathing and 

dishwashing areas

 

that have excessive moisture. NOTE: 

Place the dehumidifier away from a clothes dryer.

6. Use the dehumidifier in a basement to help prevent moisture 

damage.

7. The dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed area to be 

most effective

.

8. Close all doors, windows and other outside openings to the 

room.

CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE

       Before cleaning or maintenance, turn the appliance off by pressing the         button on 

the control panel, wait a few minutes then unplug from the wall.

CLEANING THE CABINET

You should clean the appliance with a slightly damp cloth and dry with a clean, dry towel.

Notice: If the unit placed on an unlevel ground or the drain tube is not correctly installed, 

the water will fill the bucket and stop the unit.  If that happens, please check if the 

ground is flat, and the drain tube is correctly installed. NOTE: Bucket should also be 

placed correctly. 

AUTOMATIC 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. When the coils are completely defrosted, the compressor 

or fan (depending on the model) will automatically restart and dehumidification will resume.

NOTE: The following may cause risk of electric shock, personal injury, and damage to the unit 

Summary of Contents for 1PAD8

Page 1: ...DEHUMIDIFIER FOR MODEL 1PAD8 Before using your dehumidifier please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference along with your receipt USER MANUAL...

Page 2: ...electric shock Do not disassemble or modify the appliance or the power cord it can result in the risk of electric shock or fire All other services should be referred to a qualified technician Do not...

Page 3: ...onal Electrical Code and applicable local codes and ordinances If the circuit does not have a grounding type receptacle it is the responsibility and obligation of the customer to exchange the existing...

Page 4: ...water in the form of vapor This determines the level of humidity in an atmosphere The capacity of the air to hold water vapor increases with temperature This is why in homes as soon as the temperatur...

Page 5: ...anel 2 Intake grille 3 Bucket 4 Winding hole Note All diagrams in this manual are schematic and may differ slightly from actual use 5 Water level view window 6 Power cord 7 Air outlet grille 8 Handle...

Page 6: ...rom it 2 Install the drain cover cap on the bucket Note Be sure unit sits in proper position for 24 hours before use Control Panel 1 Timer symbol 2 Bucket full symbol A Timer button B Increase button...

Page 7: ...l you expect to achieve or set the time when using timer setting Mode selection Press the button to turn on the appliance and press the MODE button to browse different modes Press the MODE button unti...

Page 8: ...is running press the button When the symbol starts to flash press the to adjust the set time between 0 5 24 hours Within 5 seconds without operation press the timer start function it will display the...

Page 9: ...e bucket 1 Put the unit on level floor take out the bucket remove the chip of bucket 2 Install the pipe on drain nozzle which can be found inside of the unit 3 Place bucket correctly and assure the dr...

Page 10: ...nt to help prevent moisture damage 7 The dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed area to be most effective 8 Close all doors windows and other outside openings to the room CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE B...

Page 11: ...never be hotter than 104 After washing leave the filter to dry and attach the intake grille to the appliance END OF SEASON OPERATIONS To unplug from the mains socket empty the bucket Clean the filter...

Page 12: ...irflow is restricted Dirty filter The Humidity Control may not be set low enough Doors and windows may not be closed tightly Clothes dryer may be blowing moist air into the room Room temperature is to...

Page 13: ...y disappear in 60 min This is normal Check the drain connection if the appliance is at level If using the water tank remove the drain pipe and put back the drain cover or install the drain pipe correc...

Page 14: ...LLC 5401 Dansher Rd Countryside IL 60525 Distributed by 844 4PA AIRE 844 472 2473 www perfectaire us Specification and performance data is subject to change without notice Printed in China PA User_1P...

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