Before You Call For Service; Trouble Shooting - Amana DK30 Instruction Manual

You may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service. List includes common concerns
that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials. If your question is not explained below, contact
Amana Consumer Affairs Department at (800) 843-0304.
TOPIC
OPERATION
Dehumidifier will not turn on
Dehumidifier will not run
(humidity is still present)
Dehumidifier is running, low
collection of water
FROST BUILDUP
Light buildup of frost is present
Heavy buildup of frost is present
HUMIDITY REMOVAL
Little collection in drain pan
(Humidity still present)
Little collection in drain pan
(Humidity not present)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Electrical power cord may not be
plugged in, or connection may be
loose.
Fuse could be blown or
circuit breaker tripped.
Overflow tank could be full (indicated
by full light being lit).
Humidistat setting may be too low.
Frost may be present on coil.
Humidistat setting may be too low.
Unit is effectively removing humidity.
First time dehumidifier has been
used.
Air temperature could be too cold
(less than 65 °F).
Humidistat setting may be too high.
Frost thaw cycle may not be working.
Coils could be dirty.
Air flow could be restricted through coils.
Air filter could be dirty.
Coils could be dirty.
Humidistat setting may be too low.
Frost may be present on coil.
Humidity is already within comfort zone
range.

Trouble Shooting

SOLUTION
Make sure plug from power cord fits tightly into wall
outlet.
Make sure there is power to outlet.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Do NOT increase
fuse capacity. Call qualified electrician to correct circuit
overload problem. Call local utility company to correct
power outage.
Drain bucket and replace correctly.
Increase humidistat setting by turning clockwise. This
will increase the amount of humidity pulled from the air.
Allow dehumidifier to cycle through the frost thawing
process. Normal operation will continue once frost has
been thawed and removed from coils. Do NOT remove
manually as damage may occur on the coils.
If humidity is present, increase humidistat setting by
turning clockwise. This will increase the amount of
humidity pulled from the air.
If dampness and odors have been eliminated,
dehumidifier is operating normally.
Normal.
Increase room temperature, if possible. Move away
from cold surfaces, such as outer walls or drafts.
Lower the humidistat setting by turning counter-
clockwise. Use lowest setting that controls dampness
and odors.
If humidistat setting is already at low, this could be the
problem. Unit needs to be serviced.
See Care and Cleaning.
Move dehumidifier to a better ventilated location.
Vacuum filter with a brush attachment. Order new filter
for replacement if necessary.
See Care and Cleaning.
Increase humidistat setting by turning clockwise. This
will increase the amount of humidity pulled from the air.
See Frost Build Up, above.
Normal. Judge effectiveness by removal of dampness
and odors.
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