Operating Guide

17
English
50BT, 70BT
Thank you for purchasing a Winix dehumidifier. This product is for household use only.
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS FOR
USING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER
WARNING: Follow the instructions in
this manual to reduce the risk of
electric shock, short circuit, and/or fire.
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Do not place the power cord near a
heater.
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Do not use an electrical outlet near
ammable or combustible materials such
as gasoline, propane, paint thinners, etc.
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Do not disassemble or modify the
dehumidier parts or components. It may
cause electric shock and failure.
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Plug in the power cord properly.
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Do not turn the unit on and o by
inserting or pulling out the power plug.
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Do not damage the power cord or use an
unspecied power cord.
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Do not modify power cord length.
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Do not share the outlet with another
appliance.
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Always plug into a grounded outlet.
Not grounding unit may cause electrical
shock.
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Unplug the unit if it emits strange sounds,
odors, or smoke.
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Do not use an electrical outlet if it is loose
or damaged.
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Do not operate or plug in unit with wet
hands or in a wet environment.
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Ventilate area before operating
dehumidier. Check for the presence
of natural gas or the buildup of other
combustible vapors.
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Do not clean the dhumidier with water.
Water may enter the unit and degrade
the insulation resulting in an electrical
shock.
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If water enters the product, turn o the
dehumidier's power switch, then unplug
the unit. Do not plug in unit until it has
been inspected by an authorized repair
service.
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Because the fan rotates at high speed
during operation, always unplug
dehumidier before attempting any
recommended maintenance or cleaning.
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Do not block the inlet or outlet vents.
It may cause unti to fail or to operate
ineciently.
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Do not remove plug from outlet by
pulling on the cord.
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Auto is the suggested setting for typical
everyday use.
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Make sure the dehumidier is the correct
size for the area you want to dehumidify.
It is not designed to dehumidify the
entire house.
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For proper operation, the dehumidier
should only be placed on a level oor.
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Close all doors, windows and other
openings to the room. The dehumidier
must operate in an enclosed area to be
eective.
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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.
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Be sure to replace the bucket properly
after emptying to prevent water from
collecting on the oor causing damage
to some types of ooring.
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Do not put a pet or house plant where
it will be exposed to direct air ow. This
could injure the pet or plant.
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Operation without lter will cause unit
failure. Insert the lter securely. Clean it
every two weeks.
TIPS
WARNING
This product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
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When not in use, turning the unit o will
save energy. Unplug the dehumidier
when not using for long periods of time.
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When removing the lter, be aware that
some metal parts may have sharp edges
and may cause injury.
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Do not use the water collected in the
bucket for drinking purposes. It is not
sanitary and could cause illness.
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Do not allow children to play with this
product.