PURCHASE INFORMATION Thank you for choosing a Soleus Air Portable Dehumidifier. This Owner’s Manual will provide you with valuable information necessary for the proper care and maintenance of your new product. Please take a few moments to thoroughly read the instructions and familiarize yourself with all the operational aspects of your new Soleus Air Portable Dehumidifier.
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Pints of moisture removed per every the bucket when operating at full 24 hour period capacity during a 24 hour period DS1-70EIP-101 70 Pints 5 Times LESS MOISTURE BEING REMOVED OVER TIME IS A GOOD THING! Using a dehumidifier will cause your area to maintain a more comfortable humidity level. Over time, this humidity level will become more and more stable.
PRODUCT FEATURES Removes up to 70 pints of moisture from the air every 24 hours. This is not the bucket size. Adjustable humidistat for precise humidity control. Digital humidistat displays set humidity level and current room humidity level. Operates at temperatures down to 41°F. Perfect for basement use in the winter.
CASTER INSTALLATION 1) Remove casters from the bucket. 4 casters in plastic bag packed inside bucket Fig. 1 2) Tilt the dehumidifier no more than 45⁰ and forcibly insert the casters. Make sure the ring around the caster is flush against the bottom of the dehumidifier. CONTROL PANEL Child-Lock Bucket Full...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL PANEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1) When first operating the dehumidifier, run it in Continuous mode for 24 hours. 2) Power On and Off - Press the POWER button once to manually turn the unit on. Press the POWER but- ton once more to turn the unit off.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8) Bucket Full - When the water bucket is full of water, the unit will automatically shut off , make a beeping noise, and the Bucket Full Indicator will light up. The dehumidifier will not function until the water bucket is emptied and placed back inside the unit.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10) Internal Pump Mode- The internal pump allows the unit to operate without having to empty the buck- et. To install the Pump Drain Hose Kit, remove the drain cap on the back of the unit. Insert the included Gasket into the Drain Adapter, then force the Drain Hose onto the Drain Adapter and turn clockwise onto the garden hose nozzle on the back of the unit as pictured below.
CHOOSING A LOCATION A Dehumidifier operating in a basement will have little or no effect in drying out an adjacent enclosed storage area, such as a closet, unless there is adequate circulation of air in and out of the area. Do not use outdoors.
CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE Garden Hose Installation Setup Water can be automatically emptied by attaching a hose to the continuous drainage port on the back of the de- humidifier. This will allow the unit to run continuously (depending on the selected humidity level) without having to empty the water bucket.
MAINTENANCE Note: Make sure power is off and the power cord is not plugged into an elec- trical outlet prior to performing any maintenance on the unit. Clean or Replace Filter - Refer to Page 8 Operating Instructions Clean Filter section. Clean the Unit Housing - 1) Keep the unit from being exposed directly to the sun to prevent color fading.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions Dehumidifier does not start The dehumidifier is unplugged. Make sure the dehumidifier’s plug is pushed completely into the outlet. The fuse is blown / circuit break- Check the house fuse / circuit breaker box and replace fuse or er is tripped.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions Water on the floor Hose connection may be loose. Check the hose connection. See the CONTINUOUS MODE- GARDEN HOSE INSTALLATION AND SET UP Section on Page 11. Hose is attached but not draining Disconnect the hose if using the bucket or place the hose near into a drain a drain.
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SELF-DIAGNOSING CODES Self- Diagnosing Description Resolution Code Compressor Overheat Protec- Please call Soleus Customer Service at 877-665-9765 tion Condenser Overheat Protection Please call Soleus Customer Service at 877-665-9765 Humidity Sensor Malfunction Please call Soleus Customer Service at 877-665-9765 NOTE: The internal pump is designed to be used with the included plastic drain tube with drain adapter and will not operate with a garden hose.
Five Year Compressor Limited Warranty Soleus N.A. warrants the accompanying Soleus Air Dehumidifier to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the applications specified in its operation instruction for a period of TWO (2) years for components and FIVE (5) years for the compressor from the date of original retail purchase in the United States.
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