Avoid Service Checklist
OCCURRENCE
SOLUTION
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This
list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workman-
ship or materials in this appliance.
DEHUM IDIFIER D
DOES N
NOT O
OPERA TE.
Plug is disconnected from outlet. Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit
breaker.
The dryness level you selected has been reached. Dehumidifier automatically shuts off when
selected amount of moisture has been removed from the air. If you want to remove more
moisture, rotate the knob until it points to the CONTINUOUS setting.
control to the desired setting.
Bucket not installed properly. See “ Removing Collected Water.”
Water in the bucket has reached its preset level. Dehumidifier automatically turns off when this
occurs. Empty bucket and return bucket to position.
Dehumidifier is not turned on. rotate the knob to " CONTINUOUS " .
DEHUM IDIFIER R
RUNS T
TOO M
M UCH.
W indows or doors near dehumidifier are open to outdoors. Close all windows or doors to outside.
Area to be dehumidified is too large. Check with your dealer to see if capacity is adequate.
Air movement through dehumidifier is blocked. Grill may be dirty. Use brush attachment of
vacuum cleaner to clean grill. See “ Care and Cleaning.” Dehumidifier must be placed in a space
that does not restrict air flowing into the rear coil or out of the front grill.
Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently. The higher the moistuire in the room, the
longer the dehumidifier will operate.
DEHUM
M IDIFIER IIS O
OPERA TU
ING B
BUT
ROOM IIS N
NOT D
DRY E
ENOUGH.
Humidity setting is too high. rotate the knob to a lower setting.
Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently. The higher the moisture in the room air, the
longer it takes for the room air to become dry.
Dehumidifier does not have sufficient clearance to operate. Air flow to front grill is blocked. See
“ Selecting a Location.”
Room temperature is too low. Unit will not operate satisfactorily if the room temperature is below
41°F (5°C). See “ Operating Conditions.”
Refer to causes under DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH.
FROST A
A PPEA RS O
ON C
COILS A
A BOV E
BUCK ET O
OR D
DRIP T
TRA Y .
Dehumidifier has been turned on recently. This is normal due to refrigerant rushing through the
coil. Frost will usually disappear within 60 minutes.
Room Temperature is too low. All models will operate satisfactorily at temperatures greater than
41°F (5°C).
NOISE IIS L
LIK E A
A F
FA N.
Air is moving through the dehumidifier. This is a normal sound.
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