Danby Premiere DDR30B3WP Owner's Manual

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TroubleshootingOccasionally, a minor problem may arise, and a service call may not be necessary- use this troubleshooting guide for apossible solution. If the unit continues to operate improperly, call an authorized service depot or Danby’s Toll Free Num-ber for assistance.Tel: 1-800-26 - (1-800-263-2629)PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONDehumidifi er doesnot start• The dehumidifier is un-plugged• The fuse is blown/circuitbreaker is tripped• Dehumidifier has reachedits preset level or bucket isfull• Bucket is not in the properposition• Power failure• Make sure the plug is pushed completely into the outlet• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace thefuse or reset the breaker• The unit turns off automatically when either conditionoccurs. Change to a lower setting or empty the bucket andreplace properly• The bucket must be in place and securely seated for theunit to operate.• There is a protective time delay (up to 3 minutes) to pre-vent tripping of the compressor overload. For this reason,the unit may not start normally for 3 minutes after it isturned back on.Dehumidifi er doesnot dry the air as itshould• Did not allow enough timeto remove the moisture• Airflow is restricted• Dirty filter• The humidity control maynot be set low enough• Doors and windows maynot be closed tightly• Clothes dryer may be blow-ing moisture-laden air intothe room• Room temperature is toolow• When first installed, allow at least 24 hours to maintain thedesired dryness• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture block-ing the front or back of the dehumidifier. See the “Location”section.• See the “Air filter” section• For drier air, press the button and set to a lower per-cent value (%)• Check that all doors, windows and other openings aresecurely closed• Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer. The dryershould be vented to the outside.• Moisture removal is best at higher room temperatures.Lower room temperatures will reduce the moisture removalrate. Modes are designed to be operated at temperaturesabove 5°C (41°F)Dehumidifi er runstoo much• Area to be dehumidified istoo large• Doors and windows areopen• The capacity of your dehumidifier may not be adequate• Close all doors and windowsFrost appears onthe coils• Unit has been recentlyturned on, or room tempera-ture is below 5°C (41°F)• This is normal. Frost will usually disappear within 60 min-utes. See the “Defrost” sectionControls cannot beset• The compressor will turnoff and the fan will auto-matically continue to run forapprox. 3 minutes at a fixedsetting• This is normal. Wait approximately 3 minutes and set thefan as desired.Fan noise • Air is moving through thedehumidifier• This is normalWater on fl oor • Hose connection may beloose• Bucket used to collect wa-ter, but the hose is attached• Check the hose connection. See “Continuous Drain” sec-tion• Disconnect the hose if using the bucket to collect water,see “Continuous Drain” section.12