Comfort-Aire BHDP-701-H - Manual (Page 12)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care and cleaning of the dehumidifier
Turn the dehumidifier off and remove the plug from the
wall outlet before cleaning.
1. Clean the Grille and Cabinet
• Use water and a mild detergent. Do not use bleach or abrasives.
• Do not splash water directly into the unit. Doing so may cause an
electrical shock, cause the insulation to deteriorate, or cause the unit
to rust.
• The air intake and outlet grilles may become clogged with dust, so
use a vacuum attachment with brush to clean.
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2. Clean the Bucket
• Every few weeks, clean the bucket to prevent growth of mold, mildew
and bacteria. Partially fill the bucket with clean water and add a little
mild detergent. Swish it around in the bucket, empty and rinse.
After cleaning, the bucket must be reinstalled and securely seated for
the dehumidifier to operate.
WARNING: Do not use a dishwasher to clean the bucket.
3. Clean the Air Filter
• Remove the filter at least every two weeks for cleaning or more
frequently if needed.
• Remove bucket then pull filter downwards (See Fig. 18).
• Wash the filter with clean water then air dry.
• Once filter is completely dry, re-install it and the bucket.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the dehumidifier without a filter because
the dirt and lint will clog the coils and reduce performance.
4. Clean the Pump Strainer (for models with pumps only)
• Remove the bucket.
• Simply pull down the pump inlet hose inside the empty cavity where
the bucket resides (See Fig. 19).
• The strainer is a small screened cap, which can easily twist off for
cleaning.
• Remove any debris from the screen of the strainer and twist back on
to the pump inlet hose.
• Push the inlet hose back into it’s proper position, then reinstall the
bucket.
5. When not using the unit for long time periods
• After turning off the unit, wait one day before emptying the bucket to
be sure all condensate on the coils has drained.
• Clean the main unit, water bucket and air filter.
• Unplug the power cord and bundle it using the cable tie (Fig. 20).
• Store the unit upright in a dry, wall-ventilated place until ready to use
again.
Fig. 18
Fig. 20
Fig. 19
Pump Strainer
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