CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................- 3 - OPERATION ....................- 6 - UNIT OUTLINE ..................- 6 - CONTROL PANEL ................... - 7 - EXTRA FEATURES .................. - 9 - POSITIONING THE UNIT ............... - 10 - TIPS WHILE OPERATING ..............- 10 - REMOVING THE COLLECTED WATER ..........
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING To prevent injury to the user and/or property damage, the following instructions must be followed. Incorrect operation due to not following instructions will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications. WARNING CAUTION This symbol indicates the possibility of death or...
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CAUTION Unit can fall if placed on a shelf or table. Be sure to secure dehumidifier to prevent injury or damage from falling unit. Shelf or table must be able to support the weight of the unit and a full water tank (about 90 lbs).
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WARNING OBSERVE ALL LOCAL ORDINANCES. • NOT, UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUND PRONG. ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ON THIS APPLIANCE. • USE ONLY UL APPROVED EXTENSION CORD. DO NOT ALLOW WATER OR MOISTURE TO ENTER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. Properly grounded electrical supply is required.
OPERATION UNIT OUTLINE NOTE: The appearance of the unit(s) that you purchased may be slightly different from following pictures shown. Front 1. Control panel 2. Air outlet grill 3. Water bucket 4. Handle (both sides) Rear 1. Continuous drain hose outlet 2.
CONTROL PANEL NOTE: The control panel of the unit you purchased may be slightly different according to the models. CONTROL BUTTONS All control buttons will make a beep sound to indicate a change in mode or setting. Pump Button Press to activate pump operation. NOTE: Make sure the pump drain hose is installed and the continuous drain hose is removed before the pump operation is activated.
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to stop the function. POWER Button Press to turn the unit on and off. 7/8. Up/Down Buttons • Humidity Set Control Buttons The humidity level can be set within a range of 35% RH (Relative Humidity) to 85% RH (Relative Humidity) in 5% increments. For drier air, press the Button to set a lower percent value (%).
EXTRA FEATURES BUCKET FULL LIGHT Glows when the bucket is ready to be emptied, or when the bucket is removed or not placed in the proper position. FILTER ALERT A light will illuminate alerting you to clean filter. AUTO SHUT OFF The unit will automatically shut off when the bucket is full, removed, not placed in the proper position, or the desired % humidity level is reached.
POSITIONING THE UNIT A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have little or no effect in drying 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.
REMOVING THE COLLECTED WATER There are three ways to remove the collected water. USING THE BUCKET 1. The Full Light will illuminate indicating that bucket is full. If the unit is on and the bucket is full, the unit will automatically turn off and the display will show the error code “P2”.
CONTINUOUS DRAINING Water can be automatically emptied into a floor drain by attaching the unit with a standard water hose (Not included). NOTE: Make sure pump inlet shaft is in the upright position. Installation Steps 1. Remove the plastic cover from the back drain outlet of the unit and set aside.
PUMP DRAINING Water can automatically be emptied into a floor drain or an appropriate drainage facility by attaching a pump drain hose to the pump drain hose outlet on the rear side of the unit. Installation Steps 1. Remove the continuous drain hose from the unit. 2.
MAINTENANCE NOTE: TURN OFF THE UNIT AND REMOVE PLUG FROM OUTLET BEFORE CLEANING. GRILL AND CASE To clean the case: Use water and a mild detergent. DO NOT use bleach or an abrasive cleaner. DO NOT splash water directly onto the main unit. Doing so may cause an electrical shock, cause the insulation to deteriorate, or cause the unit to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING USE THE CHART BELOW TO DETERMINE OPERATIONAL ISSUES THAT MAY NEED SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Dehumidifier does Power cord is unplugged. Verify that outlet is working, and that plug not start. is firmly plugged into the outlet. Blown fuse or circuit breaker. Check and replace/reset circuit breaker.
WARRANTY International Refrigeration Products warrants that the product supplied is free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is valid as long as this product is properly handled, installed, operated and serviced in accordance with the Installation and Operating Instructions shipped with this unit, and the warranty card is completed and mailed no later than 30 days after date of purchase.
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