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TROUBLE SHOOTING
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Before you call for service, review this list. lt may save you time and expense. This list
includes common occurrences that are not the result of a defect in workmanship or
materials.
Problem
Possible Causes
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Dehumidifier
does not start
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Dehumidifier
runs too much
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Frost appears
on the coils
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Controls cannot
be set
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The Dehumidifier is
unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Dehumidifier has
reached its present levei
or the water tank is full
Water tank is not in the
proper position.
Power Failure.
The area to be
dehumidified is too
large.
Doors and windows are
open
The dehumidifier has
recently been turned on
or the room temperature
is too low
The compressor will turn
off and the fan will
automatically continue
to run for approximately
3 minutes at a fixed
setting.
Air is moving through
the unit.
Solutions
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Make sure the dehumidifier's plug is
pushed completely into the outlet.
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Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box
and replace fuse or reset breaker.
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The dehumidifier automatically turns off
when either condition occurs. Change to a
lower setting or empty the water bucket and
replace properly.
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The water tank must be in place and
securely seated for the dehumidifier to
operate.
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There is a protective time delay (up to 3
min) to prevent tripping of the compressor
overload. For this reason, the unit may not
start normal dehumidification for 3min, after
it is powered back on.
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The capacity of your dehumidifier may not
be adequate for the room size.
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Close all doors and windows to the outside
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This is normal. Frost will usually disappear
within 60 minutes.
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This is normal. Wait approximately 3
minutes and set the fan speed at the
desired levei.
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This is normal.
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