Goldstar DH300E Owner's Manual page 15

Troubleshooting
The dehumidifier may be operating abnormally when:
Problem
The dehumidifier power cord is
unplugged.
The fuse is blown or circuit
breaker is tripped.
Dehumidifier
Water bucket is full.
does not start
Bucket is not installed.
In case the Room humidity is less
than selected humidity setting.
Did not allow enough time to
remove the moisture.
Airflow is restricted.
Dehumidifier The Humidity Control may not be
does not dry the set to low Humidity.
air as it should
Doors and windows may not be
closed tightly.
Clothes dryer may be blowing
moisture-laden air into the room.
Room temperature is too low.
Area to be dehumidified is too
Dehumidifier runs
large.
too much
Doors and windows are open.
Dehumidifier has been recently
Frost appears on
turned on or room temperature is
the coils
below 65 F (18 C).
Air is moving through the
Fan noise
dehumidifier.
Drain hose connection may be
loose.
Water on floor
Water bucket is not in all the way.
Check if the unit is operating in
Dehumidifier
"ON" mode.
operates
continuously
Room Humidity is high
Possible Causes
Maintenance and Service
What To Do
• Make sure the dehumidifier plug is pushed completely
into the outlet.
• Check the house fuse or circuit breaker box and replace
the fuse or reset the breaker.
• The dehumidifier automatically turns off when this occurs.
Empty the bucket.
• Make sure the bucket is in the right place.
•
Change the humidity set to lower limits.
• When first installed, allow at least 3 or 4 days to
maintain the desired dryness.
• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture
blocking the front or back of the dehumidifier.
• Press the Humidity Control button to lower the
humidity.
• Check that all doors, windows and other openings are
securely closed.
• Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer.
The dryer should be vented to the outside.
• The unit will not operate satisfactorily if the room
temperature is below 65 F. (18 C.).
• Check with your dealer to see if the capacity is
adequate.
• Close all doors and windows to the outside.
• This is normal. Frost will usually disappear
within 60 minutes.
• This is normal.
• Check the hose if one is attached.
• See Removing and Emptying The Water Bucket.
• Change the humidity setting.
• Change the humidity setting.
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