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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Causes
Solutions
The dehumidifier is unplugged.
Make sure the dehumidifier’s plug is pushed completely into
the outlet.
Dehumidifier does not start
The fuse is blown / circuit
breaker is tripped.
Check the house fuse / circuit breaker box and replace fuse or
reset breaker.
Dehumidifier has reached its
present level or the bucket is full.
The dehumidifier automatically turns off when either condi-
tion occurs. Change to a lower setting or empty the water
bucket and replace properly.
Bucket is not in the proper
position.
The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the dehu-
midifier to operate.
Power Failure.
There is a protective time delay (up to 3 min.) to prevent trip-
ping of the compressor overload. For this reason, the unit may
not start normal dehumidification for 3 min. after it is pow-
ered back on.
Dehumidifier does not dry the
air as it should
Not enough time allowed for unit
to remove moisture.
When first installed, allow at least 24 hours to maintain the
desired dryness.
Airflow is restricted.
Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or furniture blocking
the front or back of the dehumidifier. See the
CHOOSING A
LOCATION
section on
Page 10
.
Dirty filter.
See the
CLEAN FILTER
section on
Page 9
.
The Humidity Control may not
be set low enough.
For drier
air, press the button to
lower the percent humid-
ity desired in the room, or set the dehumidifier to
CO
for
maximum dehumidification.
Doors and windows may not be
closed tightly.
Check that all doors, windows, and other openings are se-
curely closed.
Clothes dryer may be blowing
moist air into the room.
Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer. The dryer
should be vented outside.
Room temperature is too low.
Moisture removal is best at higher room temperatures. Lower
room temperatures will reduce the moisture removal rate.
This model is designed to operate at temperatures above 41°F.
Dehumidifier runs too much
The area to be dehumidified is
too large.
The capacity of your dehumidifier may not be adequate for
the room size.
Doors and windows are open.
Close all doors and windows to the outside.
Frost appears on the coils
The dehumidifier has recently
been turned on or the room
temperature is below 41°F.
This is normal. Frost will usually disappear within 60 min-
utes.
Controls cannot be set
The compressor will turn off and
the fan will automatically
continue to run for approximately
3 minutes at a fixed setting.
This is normal. Wait approximately 3 minutes and set the fan
speed at the desired level.
Fan Noise
Air is moving through the unit.
This is normal.
Water on the floor
Hose connection may be loose.
Check the hose connection. See the
CONTINUOUS MODE-
GARDEN HOSE INSTALLATION AND SET UP
Section on
Page 10.
Hose is attached but not draining
into a drain
Disconnect the hose if using the bucket or place the hose near
a drain.
