Possible Causes - LG DHE1260DL Manuel De L'utilisateur

Troubleshooting
The dehumidifier may be operating abnormally when:
Problem
Dehumidifier
does not start
Dehumidifier
does not dry the
air as it should
Dehumidifier runs
too much
Frost appears on
the coils
Fan noise
Water on floor
Dehumidifier
operates
continuously

Possible Causes

The dehumidifier power
cord is unplugged.
The fuse is blown or circuit
breaker is tripped.
Water bucket is full.
Bucket is not installed.
In case the Room
humidity is less than
selected humidity setting.
Did not allow enough time
to remove the moisture.
Airflow is restricted.
The Humidity Control may not
be set to low Humidity.
Doors and windows may
not be closed tightly.
Clothes dryer may be blowing
moisture-laden air into the room.
Room temperature is too
low.
Area to be dehumidified is
too large.
Doors and windows are open.
Room temperature is too
low
Air is moving through the
dehumidifier.
Drain hose connection
may be loose.
Water bucket is not in all
the way.
Check if the unit is
operating in "ON" mode.
Room Humidity is high
Maintenance and Service
What To Do
• Make sure the dehumidifier plug is pushed
completely into the outlet.
• Check the house fuse or circuit breaker box
and replace the fuse or reset the breaker.
• The dehumidifier automatically turns off
when this occurs. Empty the bucket.
• Make sure the bucket is in the right place.
•
Change the humidity set to lower limits.
• When first installed, allow at least 3 or 4
days to maintain the desired dryness.
• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or
furniture blocking the front or back of the
dehumidifier.
• Press the Humidity Control button to
lower the humidity.
• Check that all doors, windows and other
openings are securely closed.
• Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer.
The dryer should be vented to the outside.
• The unit will not operate satisfactorily if the
room temperature is below 42°F. (6°C.).
• Check with your dealer to see if the capacity
is adequate.
• Close all doors and windows to the outside.
• Frost will usually disappear, after hot gas
defrost system is end.
• This is normal.
• Check the hose if one is attached.
• See Removing and Emptying The Water
Bucket.
• Change the humidity setting.
• Change the humidity setting.
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