Use and Care Manual

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OPERATING THE UNIT
Positioning the unit
A dehumidifier will have little or no effect in drying an adjacent
enclosed area, such as a closet, unless there is adequate circulation
of air in and out of the area.
• Do not use outdoors.
• This dehumidifier is intended for indoor residential applications
only. This dehumidifier should not be used for commercial or industrial applications.
• Place the dehumidifier on a smooth, level floor strong enough to support the unit with a full
bucket of water.
• Allow at least 8 inches of space around the unit and 16 inches above the unit.
• Place the unit in an area where temperature will not fall below 5°C/41°F or the coils may
become covered with frost, which may reduce performance.
• Place the unit away from clothes dryer, heater or radiator.
• Use the unit to prevent moisture damage where books or valuables are stored.
• Use the unit in a basement to help prevent moisture damage.
• The dehumidifier must operate in an enclosed area to be most effective.
• Close all doors, windows and other outside openings to the room.
Casters
• Allow unit to move freely.
• Do not force casters to move over carpet.
• Do not move unit with water in the bucket as unit may tip over and spill water.
Before using the unit
 When running the unit for the first time, operate the unit continuously for 24 hours.
 This unit is designed to operate within ambient temperature of 5°C/41°F to 35°C/95°F.
 If the unit has been switched off and needs to be switched on again, please allow 3 minutes
protection time delay.
 Do not connect the dehumidifier to a multiple socket that is shared with other appliances.
 Select a suitable location, making sure you have easy access to an electrical outlet.
 Plug the unit into an electrical outlet with ground connection.
 Make sure water bucket is properly seated or the unit will not operate.
Note: When the water in the bucket reaches a certain level and unit needs to be moved, please
do so carefully to prevent water from spilling.