SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARRANTY
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• WINIX Dehumidifier • Use & Care Guide • 18 ft. Pump Drain Hose
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Warranty......................................................2
Package Contents......................................2
Safety Instructions......................................3
Electrical Requirements.............................4
Installation..................................................4
Key Features..............................................5
Control Panel.............................................6
Water Disposing Options...........................7
Care and Maintenance................................8
Troubleshooting..........................................9
Error Codes/Product Specifications..........10
• Do not place the power cord near a heater.
• Do not use an electrical outlet near
flammable or combustible materials such
as gasoline, propane, paint thinners, etc.
• Do not disassemble or modify dehumidifier
parts or components. It may cause electric
shock and failure.
• Plug in the power cord properly.
• Do not turn the unit on and off by inserting
or pulling out the power plug.
• Do not damage the power cord or use an
unspecified power cord.
• Do not modify power cord length.
• Do not share the outlet with another
appliance.
• Always plug into a grounded outlet. Not
grounding unit may cause electrical shock.
• Unplug the unit if it emits strange sounds,
odors, or smoke.
• Do not use an electrical outlet if it is loose
or damaged.
• Do not operate or plug in unit with wet
hands or in a wet environment.
• Ventilate area before operating dehumid-
ifier. Check for the presence of natural gas
or the buildup of other combustible
vapors.
• Do not clean the dehumidifier with water.
Water may enter the unit and degrade the
insulation resulting in an electrical shock.
• If water enters the product, turn off the
dehumidifier’s power switch, then unplug
the unit. Do not plug in unit until it has been
inspected by an authorized repair service.
• Because the fan rotates at high speed
during operation, always unplug dehumid-
ifier before attempting any recommended
maintenance or cleaning.
• Do not block the inlet or outlet. It may
cause unit to fail or to operate inefficiently.
• Do not remove plug from outlet by pulling
on the cord.
• When not in use,
t
urning the unit off will
save energy. Unplug the dehumidifier
when not using for long periods of time.
•
Make sure the dehumidifier is the correct
size for the area you want to dehumidify.
It is not designed to dehumidify the entire
house.
• For proper operation,
the dehumidifier
should only be placed on a level floor.
•
Close all doors, windows and other open-
ings to the room. The dehumidifier must
operate in an enclosed area to be effective.
•
When removing the filter, be aware that
some metal parts may have sharp edges
and may cause injury.
•
To clean, use a soft cloth; do not use wax,
thinners, or strong detergents as they may
change the color of the unit or cause
surface damage.
•
Be sure to replace the bucket properly
after emptying to prevent water from
collecting on the floor causing damage to
some types of flooring.
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•
The Low Temperature feature may not
operate efficiently if the room temperature
is below 65°F (18°C). Low temperatures
could cause frost to collect on coils.
Do not put a pet or house plant where it
will be exposed to direct air flow. This could
injure the pet or plant.
•
Do not use the water collected in the
bucket for drinking purposes. It is not
sanitary and could cause illness.
•
Operation without filter will cause
unit failure. Insert the filter securely. Clean
it every two weeks. (See maintenance.)
•
Do not allow children to play with this
product.
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS FOR USING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury, or damage to the
dehumidifier, these safety precautions must be followed:
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WINIX Dehumidifier Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the
product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year
from the date of purchase, call 1-877-MY-WINIX (699-4649) to arrange for free repair.
If the sealed refrigerant system is defective within five years from the purchase date,
call 1-877-MY-WINIX (699-4649) to arrange for free repair. All warranty coverage applies
for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this product is ever used for other than
private family purposes.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. WINIX will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters,
belts, light bulbs, and bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or
maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained
according to all the instructions supplied with the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for
other than its intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals
or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems systems resulting from unauthorized modifications
made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as
provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. WINIX shall
not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the
duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations
may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada.This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
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