Danby DDR30B3WDB, Owner'S Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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2. Continuous Drain

Water can be removed from the appliance using the 

continuous drain and a standard garden hose (not 

provided).

Before using any automatic drain functions, 

check that all drain ports are clean and free of 

debris. There is one drain port inside the bucket 

compartment of the appliance, remove the bucket 

to see it. There is one drain port on the back of the 

appliance where the drain hose attaches. All drain 

ports should be cleaned with a pipe cleaner prior to 

use.

Note:

 Do not clean the drain ports with anything 

more rigid than a pipe cleaner as this can damage 

the appliance. 

Note: 

If the drain ports are clogged or dirty it 

can cause water to leak from the bottom of the 

appliance.

Remove the cover from the continuous drain outlet 

and attach the female threaded end of the garden 

hose to the back of the appliance. Direct the other 

end of the garden hose to a bucket or fl oor drain.

Ensure that the garden hose is not bent and goes 

straight down from the back of the appliance. The 

continuous drain is only activated by gravity so any 

bends or upward motion in the hose will stop the 

water from draining.

The garden hose should be cut so that it is no more 

than 1.8 m (6 feet) long. If the drain hose is too 

long water may not drain completely which can 

lead to stagnant water and mildew build up inside 

the hose.

Note:

 There is no drain pump in this appliance. The 

continuous drain is fed by gravity alone.

WATER REMOVAL

There are two ways to remove collected water from 

the appliance.

1. Water Bucket

The dehumidifi er will automatically collect 

condensed water in the water bucket. When the 

bucket is full, the compressor and fan will turn off 

and the full bucket indicator light will turn on.

To empty the bucket, gently remove it from the 

appliance by gripping both sides and pulling 

outward. Be cautious when removing the bucket, it 

will be full and can be heavy.

Do not place the water bucket directly on the fl oor. 

The bottom of the bucket is uneven and it will fall 

over and spill water.

Empty the bucket and replace it in the appliance. 

The dehumidifi er will not function without the bucket 

installed.

Never tamper with or attempt to defeat the water 

level fl oat system. Proper installation of the water 

bucket is crucial in maintaining reliable operation.