Care and Cleaning
CLEANING THE PANELS
CAUTION: Press power button to the OFF position ("o") and unplug the power supply cord from the wall outlet before cleaning the unit.
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Always clean the panels of the dehumidifier with a soft damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or spray
liquids on the surface of the panels.
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Do not clean the dehumidifier or the unit parts with flammable liquids. The fumes can create a fire hazard.
CLEANING THE WATER TANK
WARNING: Do not clean the water tank using a dishwasher.
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Every few weeks, clean the water tank using nonabrasive cleaners to prevent the growth of mold, mildew, and
bacteria.
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Partially fill the bucket with clean water and add a little mold detergent.
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Move the solution around in the water tank. Empty the water tank, rinse, and dry.
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Troubleshooting
The unit does not
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The water tank may be full with water. Remove the tank and drain the water.
start operation.
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The power supply cord may not be connected properly. Connect the power supply
cord properly into a grounded wall outlet.
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The water tank is not securely placed into its correct position. The unit will not
operate unless the water tank is inserted securely.
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The house fuse may be blown or the circuit breaker may have tripped. Contact a
qualified service technician and replace the fuse with a time delay type or reset
the circuit breaker.
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The unit may have been turned on/off too quickly. Turn the unit off and wait 3
minutes before restarting.
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The unit does not
The air flow may be restricted. Verify that nothing is blocking the air inlet and
dry the air as it
outlet.
should.
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The doors and windows may be open. Close all the doors and windows.
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The room temperature may be too low. Increase the room temperature using
another heat source if necessary.
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The area surrounding the unit may be too large. Use the unit in a smaller area.
The red LED light
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The water tank may not be secured into its proper position. Reinstall the tank into
stays on.
its correct position.
Noise when the
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The surface may not be level or flat. Place the unit on a flat or level surface.
unit is in operation.
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