Instruction Manual
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why doesn't the dehumidier seem to extract much water if the temperature is low?
This is a compressor dehumidifier which works best in temperatures above 15
o
C. If the 
temperature is low and the air is dryer than the setting on the humidistat the unit will not 
extract water. If you want to use a dehumidier for outside buildings, unheated properties, 
boats or garages please check our desiccant range.
Why doesn't the unit work /or stops suddenly?
The water tank may be full or displaced. To rectify: empty the tank and carefully place the 
tank back in the unit. Also the unit may be running in dehumidifying mode with a low room 
temperature. Please check if the room temperature is lower than 5
o
C. If so, the unit will stop 
working while in dehumidifying mode. (unit may be defrosting).
The ambient operating range is between 5
o
C and 35
o
C with a relative humidity ranging from 
30% to 80%. For maximum efciency use the unit between 15
o
C and 32
o
C.
Sometimes cold and/or hot air comes out from the air outlet grill, why?
When the unit is in dehumidifying mode it absorbs humid air from room and freezes it to 
reduce the humidity.
During the cold cycle there should be cold air coming out of the unit
During the hot cycle hot dry air should be coming out of the outlet grill.
TROUBLESHOOTING
:
Issue Cause Solution
Hot or cold air 
being produced
Normal Operation When the unit is in dehumidifying mode it absorbs humid air from room and 
freezes it to reduce the humidity.
During the cold cycle there should be cold air coming out of the unit
During the defrost cycle hot dry air should be coming out of the outlet grill.
Unit does not
operate
Is the plug properly
inserted in the socket?
Insert the plug into the socket and turn the switch on.
Does the tank full
indicator is red?
Tank full,  oat displaced or  tank not properly inserted. Empty  tank, check oat 
and make sure tank is properly inserted in unit.
Front louvres do 
not open
Louvre motor is blocked Check if anything is blocking the louvre
Try to move gently the louvres up and down while the unit if off
If the above fails return the unit to service centre
Dehumidier
does not
extract water
Is the unit set to a
humidity level lower 
than the one in the
room?
Set the humidity level on the humidistat bellow current humidity reading.
Is the temperature too 
low for water extraction
to be efcient?
Increase temperature in the room or reposition the unit.
Is any intake grill or
discharge blocked? Is
the unit too close to
walls.
Remove obstructions and restart the unit.
Ensure a distance of at least 20 [cm between the unit & walls
Airow seems
weak
Is lter dirty or clogged? Please service the lters regularly as per user manual.
Unit is noisy
during operation
Is the unit on an 
uneven surface?
Please place on at horizontal surface.
Is lter clogged? Please service the lters regularly as per user manual.
E3 or E4 Humidity sensor error Use the unit within the prescribed humidity range. Unplug the unit, rest and plug 
it back in. If error repeats, call for service centre.
E1 or E2 Temperature sensor 
error
Use the unit within the prescribed temperature range. Unplug the unit, rest and 
plug it back in. If error repeats, call for service centre.
E5 or E6 Abnormal Coil sensor
temperature or current
Use the unit within the prescribed humidity and temperature range. Unplug the 
unit, rest and plug it back in. If error repeats, call for service centre.
Defrost light on 
and unit
stops regularly
Unit is defrosting Allow the unit to automatically defrost. The protection will clear after the unit self 
defrosts. Increase temperature in the room if this repeats too often
Tank full red
light
Water tank full
notication
Tank is full or is not in the right position-- Empty the tank and replace in the right 
position.
Any other malfunctions will need to be reported to electriQ service centre. Do not attempt unauthorised repairs as these may 
invalidate the warranty.
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