Hisense DH16 Use & Care Manual page 20

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. Pull out the air filter.
Exterior
1. Turn off the dehumidifier and unplug the power
supply cord.
2. Dust the surface of the unit with a soft cloth or
the dusting attachment of your vaccum cleaner.
Water Bucket
Every few weeks, rinse the inside of the water
bucket with a mild detergent to avoid growth of
mold, mildew and bacteria.
Water level float
The dehumidifier's water bucket has a water level
float. Do not damage or remove the bucket's water
level float. If the float is not properly in place, the
Empty Bucket light will turn on, preventing
operation, and could result in leaking.
Cleaning the Air Filter
3. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the air filter if
4. Insert the air filter into the dehumidifier.
5. Turn on the dehumidifier.
NOTE:
Do not wash air filter in the dishwasher or use
any chemical cleaner. Air dry filter completely
before reinstalling to ensure maximum operating
efficiency.
Cleaning the Dehumidifier
NOTE:
Be sure the float is snapped correctly in place.
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the air filter is dirty, wash it in warm water with
a mild detergent.
A
B
A. Water level float
B. Bucket