Roper RD50CBM2 Owner’s Manual

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Contents

DehumidifierSafety .................................. 2

installationInstructions.............................. 3-4

ElectricalRequirements............................. :3

LocationRequirements............................. 4

DehumidifierUse................................... 5-8

SettingtheControls................................ 5

RemovingandEmptyingWaterBucket .................. 7

WaterLevelFloatandAutomaticShutoff................. g

DehumidifierCare ................................... 9

ifYouNeedAssistanceorService..................... IO-U

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Your safety and the safety of others

are very important.

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

_1 his is the safety alert symbol.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word
"DANGER" or '"WARNING." These words mean:

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

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

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how
to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the

instructions are not followed.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you

and others.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING m 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.

ElectricalRequirements

Grounding instructions

3prongground-type

outlet .......

3prong "'.
groundplug

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 properly 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.

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[_. prong

powersupplycord

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

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

electrician.

LocationRequirements

Good air circulation is needed
for best performance - allow

at least 12-18 in. (30.5 -

45.7 cm) of air space on all
sides of the dehumidifier.

(30.5-45.7cm]

Install dehumidifier on a level floor
strong enough to support the

dehumidifier with a full bucket of water.

Install your dehumidifier in an area

where the temperature will not fall

below the minimum operating

temperature for your control type.

Lower temperatures will cause your
performance to drop.

Keep all outside doors,
windows and other

openings closed when
operating dehumidifier.

Humid outdoor air will
increase dehumidifier
workload.

(30.5-45.7cm)

If you have Control type"A":

If ice forms on coils, unplug
dehumidifier until ice clears and room

temperature rises.
If you have Control Type "B" or"C":

Units with these control types have a
deicer that will shut off the compressor

and allow the fan to run.When the
deicer senses the correct operating

temperature, the compressor will cycle
back on.

SettingtheControls

NOTE: Before turning dehumidifier on,
be sure that:

• Bucket is properly inserted into

dehumidifier

• Bucket is empty

ControlA

Minimumoperating
temperatureis65°F(18°C)

ControlB

Minimumoperating
temperatureis55°F(13°C)...

selectsfan speed

Toturn dehumidifier on

Turn DRYNESSCONTROL clockwise. If the

Empty/Adjust Bucket light comes on, the

dehumidifier will not operate. Empty or
adjust bucket.

indicatesthe bucketis full

.," OR

.../" thebucket is not in position

adjusts humidity removalset
point (amountof moisture

removedfrom room)

indicatesthe bucketis fu!l

........ OR

thebucket is notin position

.......adjusts humidity removal set

point (amountof moisture
removedfrom room)

Fan speed (Control B models only)

This controls fan operation. Use desired
setting.

HIGH - for faster moisture removal.
LOW - for slower moisture removal.

Toturn dehumidifier off

Turn DRYNESSCONTROL
counterclockwise to OFF.

Empty/Adjust bucket light

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.

Drynesscontrol

This controls the amount of moisture in
the room.Turn control knob clockwise

for more drying.Turn 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 DRYNESSCONTROL clockwise to

"DRYEST'to remove extra moisture from
the furnishings as well as the room air.

SettingtheControls

o ....... ..,A.,, indicatesthebucketisful!

o C,,,T_.UOU_ .d_! ...."'"" OR

ControlC

Minimum0perating
temperatureis44°F(7%)

selectsmode

o.... __ ..... _ thebucketis notinposition

OL0W _ _ 0"';_:_,u. /

J

"'" adjustshumidityremovalsetpoint

(amountofmoistureremovedfromroom)

To turn dehumidifier on

Pressthe ON/OFF button. If the
Empty/Adjust Bucket light comes on, the

dehumidifier will not operate. Empty or
adjust bucket.

Each time you unplug the dehumidifier

or power is interrupted, the control will

return to your previous settings.

Toturn dehumidifier off

Pressthe ON/OFF button.The

dehumidifier will retain your last

settings.

Empty/Adjust bucket light

if this light ison, 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.

Mode selection

Press MODE button to select fan speed.

Choose LOW, HIGH, CONTINUOUS or
AUTO DRY.High speed will give a faster

response time to reach the humidity set
point. Low speed will give a slower

response time to reach the humidity set
point, but at a lower sound level.

If you have selected LOW or HIGH:

Press _ or _ to set the amount of
moisture you want removed. Pressing

increases the amount of moisture

removed; pressing @ decreases the
amount of moisture removed.The

indicator light will change according to
the number of times you press O or _.

If you have selected CONTINUOUS:

You cannot select the amount of
moisture you want removed. In

Continuous mode, the dehumidifier will
run continuously regardless of the

humidity level.
The dehumidifier will shut off only if the

bucket is full or removed.
NOTE:The Deicer will turn the
compressor off if a low temperature

condition exists.Pressing _; or O will
not increase or decrease the amount of
moisture removed.

If you have selected AUTO DRY:

Press _ or _ to set the amount of
moisture you want removed. AUTO DRY

provides the best humidity control of all
the modes by automatically adjusting
the fan speed and/or turning the
dehumidifier on and off to maintain your

settings.

Removing&EmptyingWater
Bucket

Sickness Hazard

Do not drink water collected in
water bucket.

Doing so can result in sickness.

Drain hose connection method:

(todrainwaterfrombucketcontinuously)

I I _/ . cIFaln nose connectoF

......... i \ j"..... cover(notonal!models)

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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 flat-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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1. Use both side handles to lift bucket.
Pull bucket forward and remove.

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.

.. Donotdamage

.... outside,or

connection

wil!leak.

center of drain hose connector

2. Drill out only the center of the drain
hose connector. Use a minimum

% in.drill bit.

'--... . ...--- ....

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

not be longer than 8 ft (2.4 m). Run

other end of garden hose into a floor
drain. Check that the hose lies flat

and in the drain.

Tousethebucketwithoutthegardenhose:

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

WaterLevelFloat&Automatic
Shutoff

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

feature an adjustable Water Level Float.
The bucket must be properly aligned for
the Water Level Float to work.

Water Level Float Adjustment:

"High'setting: Water Level Float is
preset to the"high" position - left side
of opening.The dehumidifier will shut
off automatically when bucket is % full.

You can set the adjustable Water Level

Float at the "high'or"low" position. Both
settings will turn off the dehumidifier

automatically.To adjust water level, push
float left or right until it snaps into place.

"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 % full.