30, 50 & 70 PINT
DEHUMIDIFIER
USER MANUAL
FOR MODELS:
3PAD30
COMFORT...BUILT TO LAST
3PAD50
3PAD70
Before using your dehumidifier,
please read this manual carefully
and keep it for future reference,
along with your receipt.
Be sure to read the
Quick Start Tips
on Page 1
Quick Start Tips
It is highly suggested that the manual be read in full before
operating the unit. However, the notes below are especially important
in helping you to properly set up and begin to use your dehumidier.
1. The dehumidier should be kept upright. If for any reason it has
not been stored upright while in your possession, put the unit in an
upright position for a minimum of 24 hours before running it.
2. When rst using the dehumidier, operate the unit on continuous
mode for 24 hours.
Cont.
3. After the rst 24 hours, should you wish to set a desired humidity,
you will need to take the unit off of “Continuous.” You will not
be able to select a desired humidity while the unit is set on
“Continuous” mode.
(NOTE: You do not need to be in "Continuous" mode to do continuous draining.)
4. When unpacking the dehumidier, note that the foam inside the
oat piece of the bucket should NOT be removed. Without this
foam piece, the dehumidier will not operate properly.
First 24 hours on Continuous Mode.
Foam piece inside oat mechanism.
DO NOT REMOVE this foam piece.
5. The accessories are located in the packaging as follows.
Find the garden hose
adapter and short tube
inside the bucket.
Find the screws in a pouch inside
the packaging for this manual.
USER
MANUAL
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Contents
This manual provides the information needed for proper use and maintenance of this air conditioner.
Basic preventative care can help extend the life of this unit. The “Troubleshooting Tips” section in this
manual contains a chart with solutions to the most common problems. Referring to this section may
save time and prevent the need for a service call in the event of a problem.
Safety Precautions
Warning .......................................................................................................................................3
Caution ........................................................................................................................................4
Electrical Information ...................................................................................................................4
Control Pads On The Dehumidifier
Control Pads ................................................................................................................................5
Error Protection Codes ................................................................................................................6
Other Features ............................................................................................................................6
Identification of Parts
Identication of parts ...................................................................................................................7
Removing the collected water .....................................................................................................8
Operating The Unit
Positioning and using the unit......................................................................................................8
Removing the collected water .....................................................................................................9
Care and Maintenance
Care and cleaning of the dehumidier .......................................................................................10
Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting tips ............................................................................................................ 11–12
NOTE: All the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purposes only. Unit purchased may
be slightly different.
The design and specications of the dehumidier are subject to change without prior notice for
product improvement. Contact customer service for details.
CAUTION
!
• Contact an authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
• Contact an installer for installation of this unit if necessary.
• The dehumidier is not intended for use by young children without supervision. Young children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the air conditioner.
• Disabled persons may require assistance with set up and usage.
• If the power cord is to be replaced, replacement work should be performed by authorized personnel only.
• Installation and repair work must be performed in accordance with the national wiring standards by authorized
personnel only.
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Safety Precautions
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be
followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring instructions may cause harm or damage.
Failure to adhere to each of the following precautions can lead to results classied as follows:
! !
!
Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.
WARNING
CAUTION
!
Do not exceed the rating of
the power outlet or
connection device.
Otherwise, it may cause
•
electric shock or re due to
excess heat generation.
Do not modify power cord
length or share the outlet
with other appliances.
This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property.
Never do this.
Always do this.
WARNING
!
!
Do not operate or stop the
unit by inserting or pulling
out the power plug directly
from the wall.
It may cause electric shock
•
or re due to heat
generation.
Do not insert or pull out plug
with wet hands.
Do not damage or use an
unspecied power cord.
It may cause electric shock
•
or re.
(If power cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a qualied professional.)
Do not place the unit near a
heat source.
It may cause electric shock
•
or re due to heat
generation.
Disconnect the power if
strange sounds, smells, or
smoke comes from it.
Failing to do so may cause
•
re and electric shock.
Do not use the unit near
ammable gas/combustibles
such as gasoline, benzene,
thinner, etc.
It may cause an explosion
•
or re.
It may cause electric shock.
•
You should never try to take
apart or repair the unit by
yourself.
It may cause failure of
•
machine or electric shock.
Do not drink or use the
water drained from the unit.
It contains contaminants and
•
could make you sick.
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Plastic parts may melt and
•
cause a re.
!!
Before cleaning, turn off the
power and unplug the unit.
Failing to do so may cause
•
electrical shock or injury.
Do not take the water
bucket out during operation.
It may cause malfunction of
•
unit’s “bucket full” feature
and cause electrical shock.