Trouble Shooting - Royal Sovereign RDH-300 Series Owner's Manual

Garage
More and more people are finishing their garages; many are even using them as workshops for various projects. The ideal dehumidifier humidity setting for a garage is between
40% and 60%.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Before calling for service
Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of a defect in workmanship or materials.
Problem
The dehumidifier is unplugged.
• The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped.
Dehumidifier • Dehumidifier has reached its present level or the
does not start bucket is full.
• Bucket is not in the proper position.
• Power Failure.
• Not enough time allowed for unit to remove moisture.
• Airflow is restricted.
Dehumidifier • Dirty filter.
does not dry the • The Humidity Control may not be set low enough.
air as it should • Doors and windows may not be closed tightly.
• Clothes dryer may be blowing moist air into the room.
• Room temperature is too low.
Possible Causes
• Make sure the dehumidifier's plug is pushed completely into the outlet.
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker.
• The dehumidifier automatically turns off wher either condition occurs. Change to a
lower setting or empty the water bucket and replace properly.
• The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate.
• There is a protective time delay (up to 3 min.) to prevent trip-ping of the compressor
overload.For this reason, the unit may not start normal dehumidification for 3 min.
after it is powered back on.
• When first installed, allow at least 24 hours to maintain the desired dryness.
• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or furniture blocking the front or back of the
dehumidifier. See the CHOOSING A LOCATION section.
• See the CLEAN FILTER section.
• For drier air, press the button to lower the percent humidity desired in the room, or
set the dehumidifier to CO for maximum dehumidification.
• Check that all doors, windows, and other openings are se-curely closed.
• Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer. The dryer should be vented outside.
• Moisture removal is best at higher room temperatures. Lower room temperatures will
reduce the moisture removal rate. This model is designed to operate at temperatures
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