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0621 IH-8554
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING! Ensure power is off and power cord
is not plugged into an electrical outlet prior to
performing any maintenance on unit.
CLEANING/REPLACING FILTER
WARNING! Do not operate the dehumidifier
without the included filter.
The clean filter indicator will illuminate every 250 hours
of operation as a reminder to clean the filter. A clean
filter will keep unit operating at optimum performance.
1. To access filter, lift air inlet grille. (See Figure 3)
2. Remove filter from back of unit using thumbs to press
down on filter tabs directly above filter.
3. Clean filter with warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly
before replacing filter.
4. Once filter is completely dry, place back into unit.
Press the filter button to reset clean filter indicator.
CLEANING UNIT HOUSING
1. Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent color
fading.
2. Clean surface with a damp cloth and dry with a
soft towel.
STORING/TRANSPORTING
1. Turn off dehumidifier.
2. Unplug unit and secure power cord to back of unit.
3. Clean or replace filter (see information at left).
4. Empty water in bucket and rinse bucket with a mild
detergent. Dry bucket.
5. Insert empty water bucket back into dehumidifier.
6. Unit is ready for storage or transportation.
7. Store in a cool, dry place.
NOTE: While in Pump Mode, if unit is turned off,
pump will remove remaining water from bucket
prior to unit completely powering down. Pump
indicator light will stay on during this period.
Do not unplug the power cord until pump
indicator light is off.
Air Inlet
Grille
Back
Figure 3
OPERATING ISSUE
CAUSES
RECOMMENDATIONS
Dehumidifier does not
start.
Dehumidifier is unplugged.
Ensure power cord is pushed completely into
outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped.
Check house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
fuse or reset breaker.
Dehumidifier has reached its
present level or the bucket
is full.
Dehumidifier automatically turns off when either
condition occurs. Change to a lower setting or
empty the water bucket and replace properly.
Bucket is not installed
properly.
Bucket must be in place and securely seated for
dehumidifier to operate.
Power failure.
A protective time delay (up to three minutes)
prevents tripping of the compressor overload.
For this reason, the unit may not start normal
dehumidification for three minutes after powered
back on.
