Perfect Aire 4PAD30 User Manual
DEHUMIDIFIER
DÉSHUMIDIFICATEUR
OWNER’S MANUAL
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FOR THE FOLLOWING MODELS:
MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR
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POUR LES MODÈLES SUIVANTS:
4PAD30
4PAD45
4PAD50
4PAD70
Before using your dehumidifier, please read
this manual and keep it for future reference
along with your receipt.
Avant d’utiliser votre déshumidificateur, lisez ce manuel
et gardez le pour y réferer en temps futur avec votre
reçu en tant que preuve d’achat.
CONSUMER PRODUCT INFORMATION
For your own records, please attach a copy of your sales receipt to this manual and complete the following:
Model Number: _____________________________________ Serial Number: _______________________________________
Purchase Date: ____________________________________ Store Purchased: _____________________________________
Installation Date: ___________________________________ Installation Co.: _______________________________________
Installer Name: _____________________________________ Installer Phone No.: ___________________________________
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.
First 24 hours on Continuous Mode.
Cont.
3. After the rst 24 hours, should you wish to set a desired humidity, you will need to take the unit o 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 in the bucket should NOT be
removed. Without this foam piece, the dehumidier will not operate properly. NOTE: Removing the float and/or
foam will cause the unit not to shut off and the bucket to overflow.
Foam piece inside float mechanism.
DO NOT REMOVE this foam piece.
5. The accessories are located with the unit as follows.
Find the garden hose adapter and
short tube inside the bucket.
Before using your dehumidifier, it is recommended that you read this manual carefully and keep it together with your
proof of purchase (receipt) for warranty purposes.
Find the screws inside the water tank.
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................1
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION ..........................................................2
CONTROL PADS ON THE DEHUMIDIFIER ....................................3
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS ...........................................................5
OPERATING THE UNIT .....................................................................6
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................8
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................9
This manual provides the information needed for proper use and maintenance of
this dehumidier. Basic preventative care can help extend the life of this unit. The
“Troubleshooting” section in this manual contains a chart with possible 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.
CAUTION
!
• Contact an authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
• If necessary, contact an installer for installation of this unit.
• 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 dehumidier.
• 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.
NOTE: All the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purposes only. Unit purchased may be slightly dierent.
NOTE: The design and specications of the dehumidier are subject to change without prior notice for product
improvement. Contact Consumer Services at 844-472-2473 for details.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
READ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed.
Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classied by the
following indications.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT IGNORING INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT IGNORING INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE
MODERATE INJURY TO YOUR PERSON, OR DAMAGE TO YOUR UNIT OR
OTHER PROPERTY.
NEVER DO THIS.OTHER SYMBOLS: ALWAYS DO THIS.
WARNINGS
DO NOT exceed the rating of the power outlet or
connection device.
DO NOT operate or stop the unit by inserting or
pulling out the power plug directly from the wall.
DO NOT damage or use an unspecied power cord.
DO NOT modify the power cord length or share the
outlet with other appliances.
DO NOT insert or pull out plug with wet hands.
DO NOT place the unit near a heat source.
Disconnect the power if strange sounds, smells, or
smoke comes from unit.
You should never try to take apart or repair the unit
by yourself.
Before cleaning, turn o the power and unplug the
unit.
DO NOT use the unit near ammable gas/
combustibles such as gasoline benzene, thinner,
etc.
DO NOT drink or use the water drained from the unit.
Doing so may cause electric shock or re due to excess
heat generation.
This may cause electric shock or re due to heat
generation.
This may cause electric shock or re. (If power
cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualied
professional.)
This may cause electric shock or re due to heat
generation.
This may cause electric shock.
Plastic parts may melt and cause a re.
Failing to do so may cause re and electric shock.
This may cause failure of machine or electric shock and/
or may void warranty.
Failing to do so may cause electrical shock or injury.
This may cause an explosion or re.
It contains contaminants and could make you sick
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CAUTIONS
DO NOT use the unit in small spaces.
DO NOT put in places where water may splash onto the
unit.
Place the unit on a level, sturdy section of the oor. If unit falls over, it may spill water and damage
DO NOT cover the intake or exhaust openings with
cloths or towels.
Care should be taken when using the unit in a room
with the following persons:
DO NOT use in areas where chemicals are handled.
Never insert ngers or other foreign objects into grille
openings. Be sure to warn children of dangers.
DO NOT place heavy objects on the power cord; make
sure the cord is not compressed.
DO NOT climb up on or sit on the unit.
Always insert the lters securely. Clean lter at least
once every two weeks.
If water enters the unit, turn unit o, disconnect power
and contact a qualied service technician.
DO NOT place ower vases or other water containers
on top of the unit.
Lack of ventilation can cause overheating and re.
Water entering unit can degrade the insulation and
cause electric shock or re.
belongings, or cause electric shock or re.
A lack of air ow can lead to overheating and re.
Infants, children, elderly people, and people
insensitive to humidity
This will cause unit deterioration due to chemicals and
solvents dissolved in the air.
This may cause electric shock or failure of
dehumidier.
There is danger of re or electric shock.
You may be injured if you fall or if the unit falls over.
Operation without a lter or with a dirty lter may
cause failure.
This may cause failure of dehumidier and there is
danger of electric shock.
Water may spill into the inside of the unit, causing
insulation failure and electrical shock or re.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
• The manufacturer’s nameplate is located on the rear panel of the unit and contains electrical and other technical data
specic to this unit.
• Be sure the unit is properly grounded. To minimize shock and re hazards, proper grounding is important. The power
cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards. DO NOT remove 3rd prong.
• Your unit must be used with a properly grounded wall receptacle. If the wall receptacle you intend to use is not
adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualied electrician install the
proper receptacle.
• Ensure the receptacle is accessible after the unit is installed.
• DO NOT use extension cords or an adapter plug with this unit. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use an
approved “Dehumidier” heavy duty extension cord of the proper gauge only (available at most local hardware stores).
• To avoid the possibility of personal injury, always disconnect the power supply to the unit before installing and/
or servicing.
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CONTROL PADS ON THE DEHUMIDIFIER
High Fan
Clean Filter
Continuous
Operation on
Indicator Light
Indicator Light
Indicator Light
Comfort
Dehumidifying
Indicator Light
NOTE: The control panel of the unit you purchased may be slightly dierent according to the models.
Indicator Light
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Mode
Filter
Comfort
Cont. On Off
Timer “On”
Indicator Light
CONTROL PADS: When you push the button to change
operation modes, the unit will make a single “beep”
sound to indicate that it is changing modes.
1. POWER
Press to turn the dehumidier on and o.
2. MODE
Toggle between the following features:
NORMAL – Utilize this mode if you would like the
unit to cycle on and o based on the relative
humidity setting you have manually selected. (See
numbers 5, 7 and 8 in the column to the right for
further instruction.) In NORMAL mode, both the
“Comfort” and “Cont.” indicator lights will not be
illuminated.
COMFORT – Utilize this dehumidication feature
to automatically keep humidity in the 45%55% range based on room temperature. When
operating in this mode the UP/DOWN / pads
will be deactivated and you will NOT be able to set
a desired humidity.
CONTINUOUS (CONT.) – Press to activate the
continuous dehumidifying operation. When
operating in this mode the UP/DOWN / pads
will be deactivated and you will NOT be able to
set a desired humidity. The unit will run non-stop
unless using the bucket to collect water. At which
point, the unit will shut o when the bucket is full.
3. FILTER
The check lter feature is a reminder to clean the
Air Filter for more ecient operation. The “Filter”
light (Clean Filter Indicator Light) will illuminate
after 250 hours of operation. To reset after
cleaning the lter, press and hold the Filter button
and the light will go o, resetting the timer.
Timer
8
Turbo
Full
Auto defrost
Timer “Of f”
Indicator Light
Indicator Light
Power
765
4
Bucket Full
12
Auto Defrost
Operation
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4. FAN
Control the fan speed. Press to select either Turbo
or Normal fan speed. Set the fan control to Turbo
(“High”) for maximum moisture removal. When the
humidity has been reduced and quiet operation
is preferred, set the fan control to Normal by
pressing the FAN pad to turn o Turbo fan/light.
5/7. / : UP/DOWN PADS
HUMIDITY SET CONTROL PADS
• The humidity level can be set within a range
of 35%RH to 85%RH (Relative Humidity) in
5% increments.
• For drier air, press the pad and set to a lower
percent value (%).
• For damper air, press the pad and set a higher
percent value (%).
• The recommended standard setting is 45-50%.
You must be on Normal mode to set the humidity
• Cannot be used in COMFORT or
CONTINUOUS mode.
6. TIMER
Press to initiate the Auto on and Auto o feature,
in conjunction with the and key pads. The
timer range is 0.0 to 24 hrs. Timer does not cycle.
8. DISPLAY
Shows the set % humidity level from 35% to 85%
or auto on/o time (0-24) while setting, then
shows the actual ( +/- 5% accuracy) room %
humidity level in a range of 30%RH to 90%RH
(Relative Humidity).
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ERROR AND PROTECTION CODES
AS – HUMIDITY SENSOR ERROR
Unplug the unit for at least 5 minutes and plug
it back in. Make sure the lter is clean. If error
repeats, call Perfect Aire Consumer Services at
844.472.2473.
ES – TEMPERATURE SENSOR ERROR
Unplug the unit for at least 5 minutes and plug
it back in. Make sure the lter is clean. If error
repeats, call Perfect Aire Consumer Services at
844.472.2473.
P2 – BUCKET IS FULL OR NOT IN THE CORRECT POSITION
Empty the bucket and replace it in the proper
position. Ensure oat switch and foam are
properly secured in bucket.
OTHER FEATURES
BUCKET FULL INDICATOR LIGHT
Illuminates when the bucket needs to be emptied, is
removed, or is not placed in the proper position.
AUTO SHUT OFF
The dehumidier shuts o after 30 seconds when the
bucket is full or when the bucket is removed or not
replaced in the proper position. When the humidity
setting is reached, the unit will cycle o automatically.
(The compressor cycles o rst. Then, three minutes
later, the fan turns o as well.)
AUTO DEFROST
When frost builds up on the evaporator coils, the
compressor will cycle o and the fan will continue to
run (on “Turbo”) until the frost disappears. The AUTO
DEFROST Indicator light will illuminate. The unit will
restart on its own once the auto defrost process has
completed.
SAFETY FEATURE
After the unit has stopped, it cannot resume operation
within three minutes. This is to protect the unit.
Operation will automatically restart after three minutes.
CHECK FILTER FEATURE
The system starts to log the time once the fan motor
operates. The check lter light will illuminate only when
the accumulated operation time achieves 250 hours or
more. The CLEAN FILTER indicator light ashes once
per second. After cleaning the air lter, press and hold
the FILTER button to reset the lter timer and turn o
the CLEAN FILTER indicator light .
AUTO-RESTART
If the unit breaks o unexpectedly due to a loss of
power, it will automatically restart with the previous
function setting when the power resumes.
E1 – UNIT MALFUNCT ION
Unplug the unit for at least 5 minutes and plug
it back in. If error repeats, call Perfect Aire
Consumer Services at 844.472.2473.
EC – HUMIDITY SENSOR ERROR
Make sure the temperature of the working
environment is between 41°F (5°C) and 95°F
(35°C). If not, please operate the unit under the
correct stated temperature. If on a concrete
oor, unplug and elevate unit a few inches o
the oor; plug back into outlet and power on.
If you have made these adjustments and still
see the EC error code, please call Perfect Aire
Consumer Services at 844.472.2473.
SETTING THE TIMER
• When the unit is on, press the TIMER button. The
TIMER OFF indicator light illuminates, indicating that
the Auto Stop program is initiated. Press it again and
the TIMER ON indicator light illuminates indicating
that the Auto Start program is initiated.
• If you prefer, you can set the timer while the unit is
powered o and follow the instructions above to set
the unit to go on and then o.
• Press or hold the UP or DOWN pad to change the
Auto time in 0.5 hour increments, up to 10 hours,
then at 1 hour increments up to 24 hours. The
display on the control pad will count down the time
remaining until start/stop.
• The selected time will register for 5 seconds and the
system will automatically revert back to display the
humidity setting.
• When the Auto start and Auto stop times are set
within the same program sequence, TIMER ON and
OFF indicator lights illuminate identifying both ON
and OFF times are now programmed. You can set the
Timer for just ON or just OFF in which case the single
corresponding ON or OFF light will be illuminated.
• Turning the unit ON or OFF at any time or
adjusting the timer setting to 0.0 will cancel the
Auto Start/Stop.
• When LED display window displays the code of P2,
the Auto Start/Stop function will also be canceled.
A NOTE ABOUT THE TIMER:
When you set the timer, the unit will only go on once
and o once. If you want the dehumidier to cycle on
and o repeatedly, you do not need to set the timer.
Instead, set your desired humidity and the unit will cycle
on and o based on the selected humidity setting.
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