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Operating and Maintenance
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
For your protection, always disconnect the
service cord from the electrical outlet and remove
the water receptor before starting service and/or
maintenance.
1.
Cleaning the cabinet: Wipe the exterior with
a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or
cleaning agents. Dust may be removed with
the brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner.
2.
Cleaning the air filter: Remove air filter from
rear of unit by pushing “arrow indicators”
gently inwards, remove filter. Brush lightly or
wash in warm sudsy water.
3.
Cleaning the water receptor: Wash in warm
sudsy water. Rinse and dry.
4.
Storage: Thoroughly clean and dry the
dehumidifier. Cover and store in a clean, dry
area.
5.
Service hint: To save yourself unnecessary
expense, make the following checks before
delivering your dehumidifier to a service
centre.
A.
Insufficient moisture removal - little or no
water collection.
1.
Poor air circulation - See “Choosing a
location” paragraph 2.
2.
Room temperature and relative humidity
– See “Operating your dehumidifier”
paragraph 3.
B.
Runs continuously.
1.
Check humidistat control setting. Is it on
“Max Dry”?
2.
Are windows and doors closed?
3.
Is area too large for the capacity of your
unit?
C.
Dehumidifier will not start.
1.
Check control dial.
2.
Check outlet. Plug a lamp or other
appliance into outlet to make certain
power is available.
3.
Check fuse or circuit breaker.
4.
If using an extension cord, make sure it is
good by checking it with other appliances.
Replacement of the power cord should
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
1.
Available power supply must agree with that
listed on the dehumidifier data plate. If an
extension cord is used at any time, it should
be suitably rated, taking account of the rating
as specified on the rear of the unit.
2.
Never operate a dehumidifier in an
environment where it is likely that standing
water will accumulate around the unit. If this
condition should occur, FOR YOUR SAFETY,
UNPLUG THE SERVICE CORD before
stepping into the water accumulated around
the dehumidifier.
3.
DO NOT operate the dehumidifier if it is in a
damaged condition.
4.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a suitably qualified person in order
to avoid a hazard.
only be carried out by properly trained
and equipped personal, or return the
Dehumidifier to the dealer.
