DEHUMIDIFIER SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury or sickness when using your dehumidifier, follow these basic precautions: Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not use an extension cord. ■ ■ Do not remove ground prong.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Electrical Requirements—All Models Recommended Grounding Method This dehumidifier must be grounded. This dehumidifier is equipped with a power supply cord having a grounded 3-prong plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating, grounded 3-prong outlet, grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Placement Electrical Connection This dehumidifier may be placed on a stable, level, and solid floor that will support its weight with a full bucket of water. Allow at least 12-18" (30-45 cm) of clearance from walls and furniture. Do not allow the air inlet or outlet to be covered by drapes or curtains, as it will reduce performance.
Caster Installation Install casters Remove casters from bucket 45˚ Tilt the dehumidifier at no more than a 45-degree angle. With Remove the casters from the bucket. force, insert the four casters into the caster locations at the bottom of the dehumidifier. Make sure the ring around the caster is flush against the bottom of the dehumidifier.
USING YOUR REFURBISHED DEHUMIDIFIER Using the Timer Turning the Dehumidifier on or off Auto Shut-Off When you first plug in the dehumidifier, it will beep once and the display will show the current You can set the dehumidifier to shut off automatically temperature and relative humidity level.
Bucket Full Indicator Remove water bucket 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. See the “Emptying the Water Bucket” section for more information. Clean Filter Indicator After 250 hours of use, the Clean Filter indicator will light up to indicate that the filter needs to be cleaned.
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Continuous Mode and Drain Hose Connection (optional) The Continuous mode allows the unit to run continuously (depending on the selected humidity level) without having to empty the water bucket. To drain continuously, attach a hose (not included) for water drainage into a floor drain. The drain fitting uses a standard garden hose connector.
CARE AND CLEANING Your new dehumidifier is designed to give you many years of Cleaning the Dehumidifier Cabinet dependable service. This section tells you how to clean and care for your dehumidifier properly. 1. Turn off the dehumidifier. 2. Wipe the dehumidifier cabinet with a soft, damp cloth. Cleaning the Filter 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service, try the suggestions below to see whether you can solve your problem without outside help. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS The Dehumidifier Will The dehumidifier is unplugged. Make sure the power supply cord is plugged into Not Start a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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Frost Appears On the The dehumidifier has recently been turned This is normal. Frost will usually disappear within 60 Coils on or the room temperature is below 41° F minutes. (5° C). Controls Cannot Be Set The compressor will turn off and the fan This is normal.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. model and serial number of your appliance. This information will If you still need help, follow the instructions below.
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