EdgeStar DEP500WP, Owner'S Manual

EdgeStar Portable Dehumidifier  

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The dehumidifier can be drained manually using the water bucket. When 
the bucket is full, the unit will automatically stop running, and the Bucket 

Full light will illuminate. Follow the below steps to remove the bucket and 

dump the water.  
 

1.

Slowly and carefully pull the bucket out by the handles and lift 

upward to remove. 

2.

Use both hands to carefully empty the water bucket. 

3.

Reinstall Bucket.  Please note that this unit is designed to not 

operate if the water bucket has not been installed properly. 

Additional notes when emptying the water bucket. 

-

Do not place the bucket on the floor as its bottom is uneven and will not 
stand upright on its own. 

-

There is a carrying handle located inside the water bucket that can be 
used as needed for carrying the water bucket.   

 
The dehumidifier can be drained continuously to a suitable floor drain by 

using the gravity drain port.  In order to utilize the continuous gravity drain 

you will need to supply a suitable drain hose.  You may use a standard 
garden hose with a ¾” connector fitting. 

1.

Locate the gravity drain hose port found on the back of the unit 
(located on the middle, right hand side) 

2.

Unscrew the drain cover by turning counter clockwise and remove 

the rubber stopper. 

3.

Screw the drain hose onto the threaded portion of the drain outlet 

and tighten firmly. 

4.

Place the other end of the drain hose in a floor drain or other 

suitable drainage port.  Drain must be located below the level of 

the drain outlet on the back of the unit to allow for proper gravity 
drainage.    

Manual Drain 

Continuous Gravity Drain 

NOTE:

 Continuous gravity drain 

hose not included, must be 

provided separately.   A 
dehumidifier drain hose or 
standard garden hose with a 
¾” fitting is required.  As with 
all hose attachments, ensure 
that a rubber gasket is 
installed in the hose fitting in 
order to prevent leaks. 

Warning:

 The water produced 

by the dehumidifier is not 
potable or suitable for 
drinking. 

Do not

 drink the water 

drained from the unit as it 
contains contaminates that 
could make you sick.