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Water bucket is full.
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Bucket is not installed.
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Airflow is restricted.
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Doors and windows are open.
• 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.
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• 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
• The low temperature model will continuously
cycle up to temperature of 42°F(6°C).
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.
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Dehumidifier
does not start
Dehumidifier
does not dry the
air as it should
Dehumidifier runs
too much
Frost appears on
the coils
Fan noise
Water on floor
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In case the Room
humidity is less than
selected humidity setting.
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The dehumidifier power
cord is unplugged.
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The fuse is blown or circuit
breaker is tripped.
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Did not allow enough time
to remove the moisture.
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The Humidity Control may not
be set to low Humidity.
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Doors and windows may
not be closed tightly.
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Clothes dryer may be blowing
moisture-laden air into the room.
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Room temperature is too
low.
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Area to be dehumidified is
too large.
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Air is moving through the
dehumidifier.
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Drain hose connection
may be loose.
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Water bucket is not in all
the way.
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Dehumidifier has been
recently turned on or room
temperature is below 65°F
(18°C).
Change the humidity set to lower limits.
Dehumidifier
operates
continuously
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Check if the unit is
operating in "ON" mode.
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Room Humidity is high
• Change the humidity setting.
• Change the humidity setting.
The dehumidifier may be operating abnormally when:
Humidity Key not
operates or
Dehumidifier powers
on automatically after
power off
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Room temperature is
below 32°F(0°C).
• Keep room temperature above 32°F(0°C).
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