Comfort-Aire DH50H0, DH40J0, DH25H0 Owner’s Manual

Dehumidifier

Use&CareGuide

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Part No, 1182182 Rev.A

7/98

Your safety and the safety of others

is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

epl_ This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards

that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or

"WARNING." These words mean:

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You wil__lbe killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not

followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING --To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury or sickness when using your dehumidifier, follow these basic precautions:

• Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

• Do not remove ground prong.

• Do not use an adapter.

• Do not use an extension cord.

-- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS --

• Unplug dehumidifier before servicing.

• Do not drink water collected in the water bucket.

It is your responsibility to:

• Install the dehumidifier according to the Installation Instructions.

• Connect the dehumidifier only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct electrical supply and ground. See "Electrical requirements:' page 3.

Groundinginstructions:

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

A 115-volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.), 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere fused

and property grounded electrical supply is required.A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker is

recommended. Use a separate circuit to connect only the dehumidifier.

3-pr_ _nd-type

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For your personal safety, this dehumidifier must be grounded.This

dehumidifier is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3-prong ground

plug,

To minimize possible shock hazard, the

cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong ground-type outlet, grounded

in accordance with local codes and ordinances.If a mating outlet is not

avaitable, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified

electrician.

Goodaircirculationisneeded forbestperformance--allow

atleast12-18inches(30.5-

45.7cm)ofairspaceonall sidesofthedehumidifier.

Install dehumidifier on a level floor strong enough to support the

dehumidifier with a full bucket of water.

Keep all outside doors, windows and other

openings closed when operating dehumidifier,

Humid outdoor air will increase dehumidifier workload.

(18.3°C)

install your dehumidifier in an area where the temperature will not fall

below 65°F(18.3°C).Lower temper- atures will cause ice to form on coils.

(18.3°C)

If ice forms on coils, some dehumidifler._

will continue to run. Some dehumidifiers have a de-icer feature

that will automatically shut the compressor off when ice forms. (Fan continues to run.) Unplug either type of

dehumidifier until ice melts and room

temperature rises.

EMP]Y/ADJUSTBUCKETlight:

If this light is on, the dehumidifier is not running. This light indicates that

you need to check:

• If the bucket is full, empty bucket

and replace.

If the bucket is not in position,

remove bucket and replace. Make sure the bucket fits all the way into the dehumidifier and the light is off,

or dehumidifier will not run.

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DRYNESSCONTROL:

This controls the amount of moisture in

the room.Turn the control knob clockwise for more drying.Turn the

control knob counterclockwise for less drying.Turn control knob to "NORMAL"

to maintain average humidity conditions.

NOTE: For the first few days of use, turn the Dryness Control clockwise to _DRYEST"to remove extra moisture

from the furnishings as well as the

room air.

FANSPEED:

Some models: this controls fan operation. Usedesired setting.

HI6H - for faster moisture removal,

LOW-for slower moisture removal.

Sickness Hazard Do not drink water collected in water bucket. Doing so can result in sickness.

Bucketstyles:

_$tyle 1

Bucketmethod:

1. Useboth side handles to lift bucket.

Pull bucket forward and remove.

Go to Step 2.

2. Carry bucket to a large sink or tub.

3. Pour water through opening into a

sink or tub.

4, Replace bucket completely and

check that EMPTY/ADJUST BUCKET light is off,

1.Lift bucket from bottom. Pull bucket forward and remove, Go to Step 2.

Drainhoseconnectionmethod:

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1, if your dehumidifier does not have

a drain hose connector cover, go to Step 2.

If your dehumidifier has a drain hose connector cover, use a fiat-

blade screwdriver to remove cover from drain connector.Turn cover

counterclockwise. Discard cover. It cannot be reused. Go to Step 2,

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outside or

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center of"drQin hose connector

2. Drill out only the center of the drain hose connector. Use a minimum I/4"

drill bit.

3.Attach a garden hose to drain hose connector.The garden hose should

not be longer than 8 feet (2.4 m). Run other end of garden hose into afloor

drain.Check that the hose lies fiat and in the drain.

connection

will leak.

1. Slide off the drain hose connector

cover. Go to Step 2.

Tousethebucketwithoutthegardenhose:

For bucket style 1:

Use a garden hose cap to seal the drain hose connector.

For bucket style 2:

Use a garden hose cap to seal the drain hose connector.

Replace drain hose connector cover.

All dehumidifiers have automatic shutoff and a water level float. Some

dehumidifiers feature an adjustable Water Level Float.The bucket must be

properly aligned for the Water Level Float to work.

Formodelswithadjustable WaterLevelFloat:

Formodelswithnon-adjustable WaterLevelFloat:.

You can set the adjustable Water Level Float at the"high" or Ulow" position. Both settings will turn off the dehumidifier automatically.

The Water Level Float wiU shut off the

dehumidifier automaticaUy.

"High" setting: Water Level Float is preset to the "high" position--left side of opening.The dehumidifier will shut

off automatically when bucket is 3/4 full.

"Low" setting: Slide Water Level Float to

"low" position--right side of opening

-- to make the bucket lighter to carry.

The dehumidifier will shut off

automatically when bucket is 112 full.

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