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PROBLEM
Dehumidifier
Does Not
Start
Dehumidifier
does not dry
the air as it
should
POSSIBLE
CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
The dehumidifier is
unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Dehumidifier has reached its
present level or the bucket
is full.
Bucket is not in the
proper position.
Power Failure.
Make sure the dehumidifier's
plug is pushed completely into
the outlet.
Check the house fuse/circuit
breaker box and replace fuse
or reset breaker.
The dehumidifier automatically
turns off when either condition
occurs. Change to a lower
setting or empty the water
bucket and replace properly.
The bucket must be in place and
securely seated for the
dehumidifier to operate.
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 powered back on.
Not enough time allowed
for unit to remove moisture.
Airflow is restricted.
Dirty filter.
The Humidity Control may
not be set low enough.
Doors and windows may not
be closed tightly.
Clothes dryer may be
blowing moist air into the
room.
Room temperature is too low.
Occasionally, you may encounter some problems that are of a minor nature
and a service call may not be necessary. Use this troubleshooting guide to
identify possible problems you may be experiencing
TROUBLESHOOTING
When first installed, allow at
least 24 hours to maintain the
desired dryness.
Make sure there are no curtains,
blinds, or furniture blocking the
front or back of the dehumidifier.
See the CHOOSING A
LOCATION section.
See the CLEAN FILTER section.
For drier air, press the “ - ” button
to lower the percent humidity
desired in the room, or set the
dehumidifier to for maximum
dehumidification.
Check that all doors, windows,
and other openings are
securely closed.
Install the dehumidifier away
from the dryer.
The dryer should be vented outside.
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℉
.
