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Cleaning the Dehumidifier
Exterior
NOTE: Have an authorized service technician clean and service
the interior coils of your product annually.
1. Turn off dehumidifier.
2. Dust front grille and side panels with a soft brush or the
dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner.
Water Bucket
Every few weeks, rinse the inside of the water bucket with a mild
detergent to avoid growth of mold, mildew and bacteria.
Water Level Float
The dehumidifier has an Empty/Adjust Bucket light and a water
level float. The bucket must be properly aligned for the water
level float and Empty/Adjust Bucket light to work.
NOTE: Be sure float is snapped in place.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before calling for service, try the suggestions below to see whether you can solve your problem without outside help.
Dehumidifier will not run
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Is the dehumidifier turned on? Turn on dehumidifier.
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Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong
outlet? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. See “Electrical
Requirements.”
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Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the
problem continues, call an electrician. See “Electrical
Requirements.”
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Is bucket installed properly? Reinstall bucket so that it fits
all the way into the dehumidifier.
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Does bucket need to be emptied? Empty bucket.
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Is water level float in place? Remove bucket. Make sure
float is snapped in place. Reinstall bucket.
Ice forms on coils
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25-pt (11.8 L) dehumidifiers do not have an automatic
deicer. See model and serial number label for capacity. If ice
forms on coils, unplug dehumidifier until ice melts and room
temperature rises.
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Models over 25 pt (11.8 L) have an automatic deicer that
will shut off the compressor and allow the fan to run. This
reduces the ice buildup on the coils. The compressor will
cycle back on when the deicer senses the correct operating
temperature.
Dehumidifier runs but does not dehumidify
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Do you have control type 2 or 3? Units with these control
types have a deicer that will shut off the compressor and
allow the fan to run. When the deicer senses the correct
operating temperature, the compressor will cycle back on.
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Do you have control type 3? You have selected Auto fan
speed. The dehumidifier has sensed the humidity level has
reached the humidity setting and turned off. It will restart
when the humidity level increases.
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The filter (on some models) is dirty or obstructed by
debris. Clean the filter.
Air coming from dehumidifier is warm
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Dehumidifier will put out warm air under normal operating
conditions.
A. Water level float
B. Bucket
A
B
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
