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Introduction 

 

Thank you for purchasing this EdgeStar portable dehumidifier. We are glad 
you chose us. We believe that your purchase of this product opens a 

relationship between you and EdgeStar.  We will provide the customer 

support needed to nurture that relationship.  
 

This manual contains important information regarding the proper 
installation, use and maintenance of your portable dehumidifier. Following 

this manual will ensure that your product will work at its peak performance 

and efficiency. 
 

Your dehumidifier is designed to remove moisture from the air which can 

then be collected into a removable bucket or drained by way of an 
automatic pump and drain hose or a continuous gravity drain hose that 

can be routed to a floor drain or other suitable drainage port.  

 
Please save the original product packaging in case you need to safely 

transport your portable dehumidifier.  

 
 

For Your Records: 

Please write down the model number and serial number 

below for future reference. Both numbers are located 
on the ratings label on the back of your unit and are 

needed to obtain warranty service. You may also want 

to staple your receipt to this manual as it is the proof of 
your purchase, and is also needed for service under 

your warranty. 

 

Model Number: 

 

 

 

Serial Number:  

 

 

Date of Purchase: 

 

 

To better serve you, please do the following before contacting customer 

service: 
 

 

If you received a damaged product, immediately contact the 

dealer that sold you the product. 

 

 

Read and follow this instruction manual carefully to help you install, 

use and maintain your portable dehumidifier. 

 

 

Read the troubleshooting section of this manual as it will help you 

diagnose and solve common issues.  

 

 

Register your product at 

http://www.edgestar.com

 and download 

product guides, owner’s manuals, and access additional 
troubleshooting resources.   

 

 

If you need warranty service, our friendly customer service 
representatives are available via email at 

service@edgestar.com

 

or by telephone at 

1 (866) 319-5473

Summary of Contents for DEP500WP

Page 1: ...Dehumidifier Owner s Manual For more information on other great EdgeStar products on the web go to http www edgestar com Model DEP500WP...

Page 2: ...ds emits smells or smoke comes out of it and contact customer service Do not remove any part of the casing unless instructed by an authorized technician You should never attempt to repair the unit you...

Page 3: ...N SPEEDS 5 SETTING THE HUMIDITY LEVEL 5 LCD DISPLAY 6 Temperature and Timer Display 6 Humidity Level Display 6 Error Codes 6 WATER FULL LIGHT 6 ADDITIONAL NOTES ABOUT THE DEHUMIDIFIER S BEHAVIOR 6 DRA...

Page 4: ...Your Records Please write down the model number and serial number below for future reference Both numbers are located on the ratings label on the back of your unit and are needed to obtain warranty s...

Page 5: ...EdgeStar Portable Dehumidifier 2 Parts Identification Back View Front View Water Level Indicator Water Bucket Air Intake Control Panel Handle Exhaust Gravity Drain Outlet Casters Pump Drain Outlet...

Page 6: ...the unit and at least 20 inches of space above the unit If you have multiple power outlets in the room choose one that is near the dehumidifier and that will be able to provide adequate power to the...

Page 7: ...ter bucket is full and must be emptied Timer Lights up to indicate that the unit is in timer mode High Speed Lights up to indicate the fan is on the high setting Normal Speed Lights up to indicate the...

Page 8: ...mately 10 seconds before reverting back to displaying the current temperature 5 To cancel or turn off the timer setting adjust the increments by using the Increase and Decrease buttons until 0 hours i...

Page 9: ...ambient temperature is suitable for the unit 41 F 95 F If the ambient temperature is suitable please contact customer service HI Temperature too high error Current room temperature is above 122 F Make...

Page 10: ...ed properly 3 Place the other end of the drain hose in a floor drain or other suitable drainage port 4 Operate unit in normal manner 5 To remove pump drain line press the release button located direct...

Page 11: ...the continuous gravity drain you will need to supply a suitable drain hose You may use a standard garden hose with a connector fitting 1 Locate the gravity drain hose port found on the back of the un...

Page 12: ...ater bucket and then remove the pre filter as shown below 2 Use a vacuum cleaner or tap the filter lightly to remove loose dust and dirt then rinse thoroughly under lukewarm running water below 104 F...

Page 13: ...varies and is dependent on the ambient temperature and relative humidity of the operating environment The auto defrost indicator located on the control panel will light up when the auto defrost featu...

Page 14: ...y dehumidifier is not functioning at all Unit is not receiving power Make sure the unit is plugged in Insufficient power Move the unit to another outlet Check your circuit breaker Refer to the rating...

Page 15: ...ve a faulty control panel Restart the unit and if issue persists contact customer service Unit has an E1 Error Temperature sensor error Restart the unit and if issue persists contact customer service...

Page 16: ...Model DEP500WP Voltage Frequency AC 115V 60Hz Power Consumption 540W Operating Current 4 7A Water Bucket Capacity 8 5 Liters 2 25 Gallons Dehumidifying Capacity 80F RH60 50 Pints Day Refrigerant R410...

Page 17: ...ruct in proper usage of the product Damages or operating problems resulting from misuse abuse operation outside environmental specifications uses contrary to instructions provided in the owner s manua...

Page 18: ...service edgestar com Register your product download owner s manuals access additional troubleshooting resources and obtain more information on other great EdgeStar products on the web at http www edge...

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