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Dehumidifier Troubleshooting Guide
Before calling for service, review this problem occurrence list tt may save you time and expense, because some of the
occurrences are not the result of defects in materials or workmanship, and would not be covered by the warranty
OCCURRENCE SOLUTION
DEHUMIDIFIERDOESNOT OPERATE° Plug is disconnected from outlet Pushplug firmly into wall outlet
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Reptace 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, turn the Humidistat Control to MAX DRY After the
dehumidifier starts, reset the control to the desired setting.
Bucket not installed properly Hang bucket on support posts See "Removing
Collected Water"
Water in the bucket has reached itspreset level. Dehumidifier automatically turns off
when this occurs Empty bucket and return bucket to position
Dehumidifier is not turned on Turn the Humidistat Control to MAX DRY
DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH,
Windows or doors near dehumidifier are open to outdoors Close all windows or
doors to outside
Area to be dehumidified istoo large Check with your dealer to seeif capacity is
adequate
Air movement through dehumidifier isblocked Grill may be dirty Use brush
attachment of vacuum cleaner to clean grill Dehumidifying coi! on back of unit may
be dirty See "Care and Cleaning " Dehumidifier must be placed in a space that does
not restrict air flowing into the rearcoil or out of the front grill (Seepage 2 )
Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently Thehigher the moisture in the
room, the longer the dehumidifier will operate
Humid!starControl isset at MAX DRY Dehumidifier will not turn off if Humidistat
Control isat MAX DRY,
DEHUMIDIFIER EMITS AN UNPLEASANT The bucket isdirty Clean per instructions on page 5
ODOR,
Coils are dirty Clean per instructions on page 5
Filter is dirty Clean per instructions on page 5
DEHUMIDIFIER IS OPERATING BUT
ROOM IS NOT DRY ENOUGH.
Humidistat Control isset too low Turn the Humidistat Control to a higher setting
Dehumidifier hasbeen installed or restarted recently The higher the moisture in the
room air, the longer it takesfor the room air to become dry
Dehumidifier does not havesufficient clearanceto operate Air flow to front and rear
grills isblocked See "Selecting a Location," page 3
Room temperature is too low Unit will not operate satisfactorily if the room
temperature is below 65°F(t8_C) See"Operating Conditions," page 3
Referto causesunder DEHUMIDIFIERRUNSTOOMUCH
FROST APPEARS ON COILS ABOVE
BUCKET OR DRIP TRAY°
Dehumidifier hasbeen turned on recently Thisis normal due to refrigerant rushing
through the coil Frost will usuaIIydisappearwithin 60 minutes
Room temperature istoo low Unit wit! not operate satisfactorily if room temperature
isbelow 65°F(18°C) See "Operating Conditions "
FAN-LIKE NOISE.
Air is moving through the dehumidifier This isa normal sound