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Troubleshooting
Occasionally, a minor problem may arise, and a service call may not be necessary- use this troubleshooting guide for a
possible 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 SOLUTION
Dehumidi er does
not start
• The dehumidi er is un-
plugged
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped
• Dehumidi er has reached
its preset level or bucket is
full
Bucket is not in the proper
position
• Power failure
Make sure the plug is pushed completely into the outlet
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace the
fuse or reset the breaker
The unit turns off automatically when either condition
occurs. Change to a lower setting or empty the bucket and
replace properly
The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the
unit 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 is
turned back on.
Dehumidi er does
not dry the air as it
should
Did not allow enough time
to remove the moisture
• Air ow is restricted
• Dirty lter
The humidity control may
not be set low enough
Doors and windows may
not be closed tightly
Clothes dryer may be blow-
ing moisture-laden air into
the room
Room temperature is too
low
• When rst installed, allow at least 24 hours to maintain the
desired dryness
Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture block-
ing the front or back of the dehumidi er. See the “Location”
section.
See the “Air lter” section
For drier air, press the button and set to a lower per-
cent value (%)
Check that all doors, windows and other openings are
securely closed
Install the dehumidi er away from the dryer. The dryer
should be vented to the outside.
Moisture removal is best at higher room temperatures.
Lower room temperatures will reduce the moisture removal
rate. Modes are designed to be operated at temperatures
above 5°C (41°F)
Dehumidi er runs
too much
Area to be dehumidi ed is
too large
Doors and windows are
open
The capacity of your dehumidi er may not be adequate
Close all doors and windows
Frost appears on
the coils
Unit has been recently
turned 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” section
Controls cannot be
set
The compressor will turn
off and the fan will auto-
matically continue to run for
approx. 3 minutes at a xed
setting
This is normal. Wait approximately 3 minutes and set the
fan as desired.
Fan noise Air is moving through the
dehumidi er
This is normal
Water on oor Hose connection may be
loose
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.
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