Goldstar DH300M Owner's Manual page 15

Troubleshooting
SERVICE
To save time and expense, check the following before calling for an authorized service center.
The dehumidifier may be operating abnormally when:
Problem
Dehumidifier does
not operate
Dehumidifier
runs too much
Frost appears
on coils
Fan noise
Possible Causes
Plug is disconnected from
outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
The dryness level you
selected has been
reached.
The Auto Shut-Off light is
on.
Dehumidifier is not turned
on.
Humidity Control is set too
high.
Windows or doors near
dehumidifier are open to
outdoors.
Area to be dehumidified is
too large.
Air movement through
dehumidifier is blocked.
Humidity Control is set at
Max.
Room temperature is too
low. (Room temperature is
below 65 F (18 C.)
Air is moving through the
dehumidifier.
Maintenance and Service
What To Do
• Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box
and replace fuse or reset the breaker.
•
Dehumidifier automatically shuts off when
the selected amount of moisture has been
removed from the air. If you want to remove
more moisture, turn the humidity Control to
Max. After the dehumidifier starts, reset the
control to the desired setting.
• Dehumidifier automatically shuts off when
the bucket is full. Empty the bucket and
replace it.
• Turn on the Humidity Control.
• Turn the Humidity Control to a lower setting.
• Close all windows or doors to outside.
• Check with your dealer to see if capacity is
adequate.
Front grille may be dirty.
Use a brush to clean the grille.
Dehumidifier's coils on the back of unit may
be dirty. Clean the soil on the coils of the
back of the unit.
Dehumidifier must be placed in a space that
does not restrict air flowing into the rear coil
or out of the front grille.
• Dehumidifier will not turn off if Humidity
Control is at Max.
• Frost will usually disappear within 60
minutes.
• This is a normal sound.
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