Troubleshooting - Whynter RPD-711DWP Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Many common portable dehumidifiers problems are easily resolved. Try the troubleshooting suggestions
below to see if the problems can be resolved before having to contact the service department.
Problem
The dehumidifier does not
operate.
The dehumidifier runs too
much.
The dehumidifier runs but the
room is not dry enough.
Frost appears on the coils
above the bucket.
The dehumidifier makes loud
noise.
Possible Causes
 Power failure / outage.
 The automatic switch, line fuse,
or breaker has been tripped.
 The power supply voltage is
too low.
 The power cord is damaged.
 The dryness level you selected
has been reached.
 Drain bucket is full or not
positioned properly.
 Windows or doors near dehu-
midifier are open.
 Area to be dehumidified is too
large.
 Air movement through dehu-
midifier is blocked. Air grille
may be dirty.
 Continuous mode is on.
 Humidity setting (RH%) is too
high.
 The dehumidifier does not have
sufficient clearance to operate.
 Room temperature is too low.
 Windows or doors are opened .
 The dehumidifier has been
turned on recently.
 Room temperature is too low.
 Appliance is not leveled.
 Restore the power supply.
 Flip the switch / change the fuse / turn the
breaker back on. Also note that you may
have too many appliances drawing power
on one circuit, you may need to move the
other appliances to another circuit.
 Move the appliance onto another circuit
with the correct voltage.
 Call for service. Only authorized person-
nel should replace damaged power cord
or power plug.
 If you want to remove more moisture, set
the unit on Continuous operation.
 Empty drain bucket and insert the bucket
to the appliance properly.
 Close all windows or doors.
 You may need an additional dehumidifier
for area.
 Clean the air filter.
 The appliance must be placed in a space
that does not restrict air flowing into the
rear coil or out of the front grille.
 Set the RH% level and the appliance will
stop when the set RH% is reached.
 Set the humidity level to a lower RH%.
We recommend setting the RH% to at
least 10% lower than the current RH%.
 Ensure there is at least 10" of clearance
for proper ventilation.
 The appliance will not operate satisfacto-
rily if the room temperature is below 41°F
 Close windows or doors.
 This is normal due to refrigerant rushing
through the coil. Frost will usually disap-
pear within 60 minutes. This happens
when the appliance is operating in low
temperatures less than 53°F .
 The appliance will not operate satisfacto-
rily if the room temperature is below 41°F.
 Shut off the appliance and let it sit on lev-
el surface for at least 6 hours.
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Solutions