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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1 DEHUMIDIFIER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 5 5 5 Electrical Requirements Location Requirements 6 6 9 10 DEHUMIDIFIER USE Setting the Controls Draining the Dehumidifier Normal Sounds 11 11 11 DEHUMIDIFIER CARE Cleaning the Air Filter Cleaning the Dehumidifier 12 TROUBLE SHOOTING Control Panel Handle Air Intake Grill and Air Filter User Manual Hose Cover Bucket Power Plug NOTE: The figures in this manual are based on the external view of a standard mo
To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, scalding, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: INSTALLATION ■ Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. ■ Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. ■ Do not use an electrical adapter or multiple-outlet adaptors with this dehumidifier.
■ Do not use the product if the outlet is damaged or loose. ■ In the event of a gas leak (propane gas, LP gas, etc.) do not operate this or any other appliance. Open a window or door to ventilate the area immediately. ■ Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product. ■ Do not store or use flammable gases or materials near the dehumidifier. OPERATION ■ Read all instructions before using the appliance and save these instructions. ■ Do not tamper with controls.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons ,malfunction, or damage to the product or property when using this appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following: INSTALLATION ■ Use this appliance only for its intended purpose. This product is not designed for preserving precision instruments, tableware or art works. ■ Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
This dehumidifier must be grounded. This dehumidifier is equipped with a power supply cord with a three-prong grounding plug. The cord must be plugged into a mating, grounded three-prong outlet, grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the customer's responsibility to have a properly grounded three-prong outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Specific electrical requirements are listed in the chart below.
Control Panel AUTO DRY AUTO CONTINUOUS EMPTY BUCKET MANUAL SET CLEAN FILTER TIMER NOTE: ■ When the dehumidifier is operating, the indoor temperature will rise. The dehumidifier does not have a cooling /heating function. Heat is generated during operation, so the room temperature may be increased by about 6ºF(3ºC) depending on the usage conditions (indoor temperature, size of the room). The control panel of your model may differ from the one shown above.
Fan Speed Empty Bucket Light 1. Press FAN to select fan speed. 2. Choose LOW, HIGH or AUTO. If this light is on, the fan and the compressor will stop running. This light indicates that you need to check: ■ If the bucket is full, empty and re-install bucket. ■ If the bucket is not in position, remove the bucket and re-install it. Make sure the bucket fits all the way into the dehumidifier and the bucket light is off, or duhumidifier will not run.
Timer To set Timer for a 30-minute to 24-hour delay before the dehumidifier is turned off (the dehumidifier must be On): 1. Press TIMER. Timer indicator light will come on, and the display will flash. The display will show remaining time before the dehumidifier will turn off. 2. Press the Plus or Minus button to change the delay time, from 30 minutes to 24 hours. To set Timer to turn on the dehumidifier, with previous setting: 1. Turn off the dehumidifier. 2. Press TIMER. Timer indicator light will flash.
Draining the Dehumidifier 4. Fold down the handle and reinstall the bucket. Option 1 Bucket Draining If a floor drain is not available, or you do not plan to run your dehumidifier continuously, you may want to simply empty the bucket. IMPORTANT: If the Empty Bucket light comes on, the dehumidifier will not operate. The bucket may need to be emptied or re-installed. 1. Grasp the bucket sides to slide out bucket.
3. Remove bucket. 4. Attach a garden hose to the drain hose connector on the inside of the dehumidifier. Securely attach the hose to be sure there is no water leak. 5. Place the other end of garden hose into a floor drain. Check to see that the hose lies flat and is in the drain. Make sure the draining end of the hose is on a lower level than the hose connection to the dehumidifier. The hose should not be kinked or pinched. NOTE: ■ The garden hose sold separately.
Your new dehumidifier is designed to give you many years of dependable service. This section explains how to clean and care for your dehumidifier. To avoid damage to the compressor, never store or ship the appliance upside down or sideways. The air filter is removable for easy cleaning. A clean filter helps remove dust, lint, and other particles from the air and is important for best operating efficiency. Check the filter every two weeks to see whether it needs cleaning. 1. Turn off the dehumidifier. 2.
Before calling for service, try the suggestions below. Dehumidifier will not run Dehumidifier runs but does not dehumidify ■ Is the dehumidifier turned on? Turn on the dehumidifier. ■ All models have an automatic de-icing function that will shut off the compressor and allow the fan to run. When the de-icing function senses the correct operating temperature, the compressor will cycle back on. ■ The filter is dirty or obstructed debris. Clean the filter.
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