Danby DDR3011, DDR4511, DDR6511 User Manual
Danby Products Limited, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9
Danby Products Inc., Findlay, Ohio, USA 45840
V1.09.10.DM
Model • Modèle • Modelo
• Owner’s Use and Care Guide
• Guide d’utilisation et soin de Propriètaire
• Guía a utilizar y a cuidar del Proprietario
PORTABLE DEHUMIDIFIER
DESHUMIDIFICATEUR PORTATIF
PORTÁTILES DESHUMIDIFICADOR
DDR3011 / 4511 / 6511
PORTABLE DEHUMIDIFIER
Owner’s Use and Care Guide
• Safety Instructions...............................
• Operating Instructions
Dehumidifier Control Settings.................
How the Dehumidifier Operates.............
Automatic Defrost...................................
Choosing a Location..............................
Removing Collected Water.....................
Water Level............................................
• Care and Maintenance
Grille and Case.......................................
Water Bucket..........................................
• Troubleshotting.....................................
• Warranty................................................
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CONTENTS
CAUTION
Read and follow all safety rules and
operating instructions before first use of this
product.
Veuillez lire attentivement les consignes de
sécurité et les instructions d’utilisation avant
l’utilisation initiale de ce produit.
PRECAUTION
Lea y observe todas las reglas de seguridad y
las instrucciones de operación antes de usar
este producto por primera vez.
PRECAUCION
DESHUMIDIFICATEUR PORTATIF
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
• Consignes relatives à la sécurité ........
• Mode d’emploi
Réglages du déshumidificateur ...............
Fonctionnement du déshumidificateur ....
Dégivrage automatique ...........................
Choix d’un emplacement ........................
Enlèvement de l’eau accumulée .............
Niveau de l’eau .......................................
• Entretien
Grille et boîtier ........................................
Seau d’eau ..............................................
• Dépannage ............................................
• Garantie .................................................
DESHUMIDIFICADOR PORTÁTIL
Guía de uso y de mantenimiento del
propietario
• Instrucciones de seguridad ...................
• Instrucciones de uso
Ajustes de control del deshumidificador...
Funcionamiento del deshumidificador......
Descongelación automática .....................
Elección de la mejor ubicación.................
Eliminación del agua acumulada .............
Nivel del agua...........................................
• Cuidado y mantenimiento
Rejilla y recinto.........................................
Balde del agua .........................................
• Solución de problemas ..........................
• Garantía ...................................................
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For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or
personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For
personal safety, this appliance must be properly
grounded.
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When using this dehumidifier, always follow basic
safety precautions, including the following:
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner’s Manual.
• This dehumidifier must be properly installed and
grounded as described in this manual before it is used.
• Never operate this dehumidifier in an area that is likely
to accumulate standing water. If this condition
develops, for your safety disconnect the power supply
before stepping into the water.
• Never unplug your dehumidifier by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from the receptacle.
• Replace immediately all electric service cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged. A
damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a
new power supply cord obtained from the manufacturer
and not repaired. Do not use a cord that shows cracks
or abrasion damage along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.
• If the receptacle does not match the plug, the
receptacle must be changed out by a qualified
electrician.
• Turn the dehumidifier OFF and unplug it before
cleaning.
• For your safety, do not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• All dehumidifiers contain refrigerants, which under
federal law must be removed prior to product disposal.
If you are getting rid of an old product with refrigerants,
check with the company handling disposal about what
to do.
• Do not use outdoors.
• This dehumidifier is intended for indoor residential
applications only. This dehumidifier should not be used
for commercial or industrial applications.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT use an adapter plug with this appliance.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility
of electric shock hazard from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Where a 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced
with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The dehumidifier should always be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet, which has a voltage rating
matching the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a
fire hazard from overheated wires.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an extension cord.
However, if you must use an extension cord, it is
absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed, 14 gauge, 3wire grounding type appliance extension cord having
a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical
rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 125
volts.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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DEHUMIDIFIER CONTROL
SETTINGS
4 hr
2 hr
Timer
Fan
Speed
Low
Medium
High
Continue
Filter
Filter
Bucket Full
Power
Power
4 hour or 2 hour
delay off
indicator lights
High, Medium
and Low fan
indicator lights
Clean the Filter
indicator light
Continuous
operation on
indicator light
Bucket Full light indicates
bucket needs to be emptied
or is not in place in the unit
Power On
indicator light
CONTROLS
NOTE: When the bucket is full or removed, the
controls cannot be set.
Power Button
Press to turn the dehumidifier on and off.
Filter Timer
After 250 hours of operation, the Clean the Filter
indicator light will glow to remind you to clean the
filter. Remove the filter and clean it. Press to turn
off the Clean the Filter light. See the Care and
Cleaning section.
Humidity Set Control Buttons
The humidity level can be set within a range
of 80% RH (Relative Humidity) to 35% RH
(Relative Humidity) in 5% incriments or at CO for
continuous operation.
NOTE: If CO (Continuous) is selected, the dehumidifier will operate continuously at its maximum
dehumidification settings if attached to a hose to
drain or until the bucket is full.
For drier air, press the - pad and set to a lower
percent value (%). For damper air, press the + pad
and set to a higher percent value (%).
When you first use the dehumidifier, set the
humidity control to 45% or 50%. Allow at least 24
hours for the dehumidifier to achieve the humidity
level. If the air is damper than desired, set the
humidity level to a lower setting or select
Continuous for maximum dehumidification.
Display
Shows the set % humidity level while setting, then
shows the actual (+/– 5% accuracy) room %
humidity level.
Fan Speed Button (Controls the fan speed)
Press to select either High, Medium or Low
fan speed. Set the fan control to High for maximum moisture removal. When the humidity has
been reduced and quiet operation is preferred, set
the fan control to Medium or Low.
TIMER
While the dehumidifier is in operation, press this
pad to set it to automatically turn off in 2 hours or
4 hours.
OTHER FEATURES
BUCKET FULL Light
Glows when the bucket is ready to be emptied, or when
the bucket is removed or not replaced in the proper
position.
Alarm
If the bucket is full or missing for more than 3 minutes,
an alarm will sound for about 10 seconds to remind you
to empty and replace the bucket.
Auto Shut Off
The Water Level Control Switch shuts off the dehumidifier
when the bucket is full, or when the bucket is removed or
not replaced in the proper position.
Auto Defrost
When frost builds up on the evaporator coils, the compressor will cycle off and the fan will continue to run until
the frost disappears.
Power Outage
In the case of a power outage or interruption, the unit
will automatically re-start, in the settings last used, after
the power is restored.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
When first using the dehumidifier, operate the unit continuously for 24 hours.
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HOW THE DEHUMIDIFIER
OPERATES
Moist, humid air is drawn over a cold refrigerated dehumidifying coil. Moisture in the air condenses on this coil
and drains into a bucket (or through a hose and drain).
Dry, clean air is drawn through the condenser
where it is heated and discharged out the top grille into
the room.
It is normal for the surrounding air to become slightly warmer as the dehumidifier operates.
AUTOMATIC DEFROST
When frost builds up on the evaporator coils, the compressor will cycle off and the fan will continue to run until
the frost disappears.
When the coil is defrosted, the compressor or fan
(depending on model) will automatically restart and
dehumidifying will resume.
CHOOSING A LOCATION
A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have little or
no effect in drying an adjacent enclosed storage 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 12–18 inches of air space on all sides
of the unit for good air circulation.
• Place the dehumidifier in an area where the
temperature will not fall below 41°F (5°C). The coils
can become covered with frost at temperatures
below 41°F, which may reduce performance.
• Use the dehumidifier in cooking, laundry, bathing
and dishwashing areas that have excessive
moisture. NOTE: Place the dehumidifier away
from the clothes dryer.
• Use the dehumidifier to prevent moisture damage
anywhere books or valuables are stored.
• Use the dehumidifier in a basement to help prevent
moisture damage.
• The dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed
area to be most effective.
• Close all doors, windows and other outside openings
to the room.
NOTE: The dehumidifier has rollers to aid placement,
but it should only be rolled on smooth, flat surfaces.
Do not attempt to roll the dehumidifier on carpet or
over objects. Be careful when moving the unit on hardwood floors (incase of scratching) always protect floors.
YES
NO
Above
41°F
(5°C)
Below
41°F
(5°C)
12-18 Inches
min
12-18 Inches
min
YES NO
12-18" min
12-18" min
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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When using the dehumidifier always make sure the water bucket is locked into place.
REMOVING COLLECTED WATER
There are 2 ways to remove collected water:
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Use the bucket. When the bucket is removed,
the unit will shut off. Empty and replace the
bucket.
NOTE: Support bucket with both hands when
emptying.
IMPORTANT
Do not use the hose if you are using the bucket to
collect water. When the hose is connected, water
will flow through it onto the floor instead of into
the bucket.
NOTES
• Do not remove the bucket while the dehumidifier is
operating or if it has just stopped operating. This
might cause some water to drip from the drain pan.
• The bucket must be in place and securely seated for
the dehumidifier to operate.
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Use a hose. Water can be automatically emptied
into a floor drain by attaching a garden water hose
(not included).
1. Remove the bucket from the front of the unit.
2. Open the drain cover on the side of the unit.
3. Thread a garden hose (not supplied) onto
the nozzle, cut to length, and lead it to the
floor drain.
NOTE: Use a hose that is no more than 5ft in
length and make sure it has a downward slope
going into the floor drain.
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4. Replace the bucket in the unit.
NOTE: The bucket must be in place and securely
seated for the dehumidifier to operate.
WATER LEVEL
The dehumidifier will turn off automatically when the
bucket is full, or when the bucket is removed or not
replaced in the proper position.
The bucket must be replaced in the proper position for
the dehumidifier to work. The light will be on and the
dehumidifier will not run if the bucket is not in the
proper position.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Turn the dehumidifier off and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.
GRILLE AND CASE
To clean the case:
Use water and a mild detergent. Do not use bleach or
abrasives.
To clean the front grille:
Use a vacuum attachment or brush.
WATER BUCKET
To clean:
Every few weeks, clean the bucket to prevent growth of
mold, mildew and bacteria. Partially fill the bucket with
clean water and add a little mild detergent. Swish it
around in the bucket, empty and rinse.
AIR FILTER
The air filter behind the front grille should be checked
and cleaned at least every 250 hours of operation or
more often if necessary.
NOTE: Filter should be cleaned or checked more often
if you have pets due to pet hair build up on the filter.
After 250 hours of operation, the Clean the Filter
indicator light will glow to remind you to clean the filter.
Remove the filter and clean it. Replace the filter and
press the Filter Timer button to turn off the Clean the
Filter light.
To remove:
Remove the bucket. Grasp the filter edge, and pull
it straight down and out.
To clean:
Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and
let the filter dry before replacing it.
NOTE: DO NOT rinse or put the filter in an automatic
dishwasher.
CAUTION
DO NOT operate the dehumidifier without a filter
because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce
performance.
NOTE: Avoid using a dishwasher
to clean the filter.
NOTE: Do not use a dishwasher to clean the water
bucket.
To remove:
Remove the bucket and pour any water out.
To replace:
Slide the bucket into the dehumidifier.
NOTE: The bucket must be in place and securely
seated for the dehumidifier to operate.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Occasionally, a problem is minor 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 Number
1-800-263-2629 for assistance.
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The dehumidifier is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is
tripped.
Dehumidifier has reached its preset
level or bucket is full.
Bucket is not in the proper position.
Power Failure
Dehumidifier does
not start.
Dehumidifier does
not dry the air as it
should.
Did not allow enough time to
remove the moisture.
Airflow is restricted.
Dirty filter.
The Humidity Control may not be
set low enough.
Doors and windows may not be
closed tightly.
Clothes dryer may be blowing moisture-laden air into the room.
Dehumidifier runs too
much
Area to be dehumidified is too
large.
Doors and windows are open.
Frost appears on the
coils
Controls cannot be
set
Fan noise
Water on floor
Dehumidifier has been recently
turned on, or room temperature is
below 41°F (5°C).
The compressor will turn off and
the fan will automatically continue
to run for approximately 3 minutes
at a fixed setting.
Air is moving through the
dehumidifier.
Hose connection may be loose.
Intend to use the bucket to collect
water, but a hose is attached.
• Make sure the dehumidifier’s plug is pushed completely into the outlet.
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset
the breaker.
• The dehumidifier automatically turns off 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 dehumidifier to
operate.
• There is a protective time delay (up to 3 minutes) to prevent tripping of the
compressor overload. For this reason, the unit may not start normal
dehumidifying for 3 minutes after it is turned back on.
• When first installed, allow at least 24 hours to maintain the desired
dryness.
• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture blocking the front or
back of the dehumidifier. See the Choosing a Location section.
• See the Care and Cleaning section.
• For drier air, press the - pad and set to a lower percent value (%) or at CO
(continuous) for maximum dehumidification.
• 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 capacity of your dehumidifier may not be adequate.
Room temperature is too low.
• Moisture removal is best at higher room temperatures. Lower room
temperatures will reduce the moisture removal rate. Models are designed
to be operated at temperatures above 41°F (5°C).
• Close all doors and windows to the outside.
• This is normal. Wait approximately 3 minutes and set the fan as desired.
• This is normal. Frost will usually disappear within 60 minutes. See the
Automatic Defrost section.
• This is normal.
• Check the hose connection. See the Removing Collected Water
section.
• Disconnect the hose if using the bucket to collect water. See the
Removing Collected Water section.
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