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0621 IH-8554
OPERATING ISSUE
CAUSES
RECOMMENDATIONS
Dehumidifier does not
remove adequate
moisture from the air.
Not enough time allowed for
unit to remove moisture.
When first installed, allow at least 24 hours to
maintain the desired dryness.
Airflow is restricted.
Ensure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture
blocking front or back of unit. See the Location
section on Page 4.
Dirty filter.
See Cleaning/Replacing Filter on Page 5.
Humidity Control may not
be set low enough.
For drier air, press the
button to lower the
percent humidity desired in the room, or
set the dehumidifier to "CO" for maximum
dehumidification.
Doors and windows may not
be closed tightly.
Check that all doors, windows and other openings
are securely closed.
Clothes dryer may be
blowing moist air into the
room.
Install dehumidifier away from dryer. Dryer should
be vented outside.
Room temperature is too low.
Moisture removal is best at higher room
temperatures. Lower room temperatures will
reduce the moisture removal rate. This model is
designed to operate at temperatures above 41°F.
Dehumidifier runs too
much.
Area to be dehumidified is
too large.
Capacity of dehumidifier may not be adequate
for room size or amount of moisture in air.
Doors and windows are
open.
Close all doors and windows to the outside.
Frost appears on coils.
Dehumidifier has recently
been turned on or room
temperature is below 41°F.
This is normal. Frost will usually disappear within
60 minutes.
Controls cannot be set.
The compressor will turn off
and fan will automatically
continue to run for
approximately three minutes
at a fixed setting.
This is normal. Wait approximately three minutes
and set fan speed to desired level.
Fan noise
Air is moving through unit.
This is normal.
Water on the floor
Hose connection may be
loose.
Check the hose connection. See Continuous
Drainage/Garden Hose Installation and Setup on
Page 4.
Hose is attached but not
draining into a drain.
Disconnect hose if using bucket or place hose
near a drain.
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