Troubleshooting - Whirlpool AD50GUSB Use & Care Manual

Before calling for service, try the suggestions below to see whether you can solve your problem without outside help.
Dehumidifier will not run
■ Is the dehumidifier turned on?
Turn on the dehumidifier.
Plug into a grounded three-prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire or electric shock.
Is the power cord plugged into a grounded three-prong outlet?
■
Plug into a grounded three-prong outlet. See Electrical Requirements.
■ Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician. See "Electrical Requirements."
■ Is the bucket installed properly?
Reinstall the bucket so that it fits all the way into the dehumidifier.
■ Does the bucket need to be emptied?
Empty the bucket.
Is the water level float in place?
■
Remove the bucket. Make sure the float is snapped
in place. Reinstall the bucket.
Ice forms on coils
■
All models have an automatic de-icer that will shut off the
the compressor and allow the fan to run.
This reduces the ice build-up on the coils.
The compressor will cycle back on when the de-icer senses
the correct operating temperature.
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Dehumidifier runs but does not dehumidify
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All models have an automatic de-icer that will shut off
the compressor and allow the fan to run.
When the de-icer senses the correct operating temperature,
the compressor will cycle back on.
Is the control set to Continuous?
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If you have selected Continuous Run, the dehumidifier
will run continuously. If the humidity level is low, little or
no water may be collected.
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The filter is dirty or obstructed by debris.
Clean the filter.
Air coming from dehumidifier is warm
■ Dehumidifier will put out warm air under normal
operating conditions.
Dehumidifier displays trouble code
displays E1,E2 ...
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If the dehumidifier displays trouble code, the unit will still
work. But please contact the customer service.
Pump system does not work
Does the pump indicator flash?
Check and make sure the drain hose is correctly connect to
the unit.
2. Press the POWER button to turn off the unit. Restart the unit
by pressing POWER button again.
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