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1. LLA DP1 50 03 DP1 70 03 50 Pint 70 Pint per day Portable Dehumidifier Operating Instructions HE Aus LISTED Model No DP1 50 03 DP1 0 03 2008 Soleus Air International Thank you for choosing a Soleus Air Portable Dehumidifier This owner s manual will provide you with valuable information necessary for the proper care and maintenance of your new product Please take a few moments to thoroughly read the instructions and familiarize yourself with all the operational aspects of your new Soleus Dehumidifier For your own records please attach a copy of your sales receipt to this manual Also write the store name location date purchased and serial number below Store Name Location Date Purchased Serial Number located on back of unit EMEN IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Before installing and using your dehumidifier please read this owner s manual carefully Store this manual in a safe place for future reference 1 Always place the unit on a level surface 2 Never use or store gasoline or other flammable vapor or liquid near this unit unless instructed by this manual 3 Maintain at least 12 18 inches clearance space around this unit Do not block or cover air inlet or outlet grilles 4 The unit must be connected to a correctly grounded power supply 5 Do not start or stop the unit by inserting or pulling out the power plug 6 Do not use an adapter plug or extension cord 7 Do not use the unit2. SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL HAS NOT CONDUCTED INDEPENDENT TEST TO THE INFORMATION AND THE SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED HEREWITHIN 1151 CONTROL PANEL amp DIGITAL DISPLAY TIMER INDICATORS TIMER BUTTON L High Q Medium Q 2hr O bon Fan Speed FAN SPEED BUTTON FAN SPEED INDICATORS CONTINUOUS INCREASE DECREASE ROOM HUMIDITY MODE INDICATOR Continue Bucket full Filter Power Q re FILTER BUTTON AND INDICATOR BUCKET FULL INDICATOR POWER BUTTON AND INDICATOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 7 When first operating the dehumidifier run it in Continuous mode for 24 hours Power On and Off Press the POWER button once to manually turn the unit on Press the POWER button once more to turn the unit off Humidity Selection Press the or buttons to choose the desired relative humidity in the room Each press of the button will change the desired room humidity by 5 The room humidity is selectable from 35 80 or continuous The unit will cycle on and off to maintain the humidity level chosen on the digital display If you want the dehumidifier to operate continuously regardless of the room humidity press the or buttons until you see 80 or CO on the digital display This will enable continuous op eration and the Continue indicator will light up on the control panel Fan Speed Control Pr
3. in the immediate surroundings of a bath a shower or a swimming pool 8 Do not insert anything into the air outlet Do not obstruct air inlet or outlet grills unless instructed by this manual 9 Do not let children play near this unit 10 Always inspect the cord for signs of damage before use If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified service technician 11 When cleaning the unit always turn the unit off and unplug the power cord 5 ELE UU PACKAGE CONTENTS Portable Dehumidifier Operating Instructions ELI LL Uc SPECIFICATIONS e Noise level is measured at a distance of 3 28 ft away from the front of the unit when the unit is in cooling mode e Power consumption is measured when the fan runs at the highest speed setting e These specifications are for reference only For actual data please refer to the rating label on the back of the unit MODEL DP1 50 03 DP1 70 03 Dehumidifying Capacity 90 Pints per day 70 Pints per day Power Consumption Watts 750 Watts 850 Watts Air Flow Volume High Med Low 200 182 165 CFM 200 182 165 CFM Power Source 115V 60HZ 115 V 60 HZ p Pressure Level dB High Med 58 55 53 dB 59 56 54 dB Weight 36 4 Ibs 44 lbs Dimensions WxDxH 15 35 x 11 02 x 23 62 15 35 x 11 02 x 23 62 Refrigerant DISCLAIMER ALL INFORMATION AND THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED IN THIS USER S MANUAL ARE THE PRESENTATION OF THE MANUFACTURER
4. alled allow at least 24 hours to maintain the to remove moisture desired dryness Airflow is restricted Make sure there are no curtains blinds or furniture blocking the front or back of the dehumidifier See the Choosing a Lo cation section on Page 6 Dirty filter See the Replacing Filter section on Page 5 The Humidity Control may not be For drier air press the button to lower the percent humid set low enough ity desired in the room or set the dehumidifier to CO for maxi mum dehumidification Doors and windows may not be Check that all doors windows and other openings are securely closed tightly closed Clothes dryer may be blowing Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer The dryer should moist air into the room be vented outside Room temperature is too low Moisture removal is best at higher room temperatures Lower room temperatures will reduce the moisture removal rate This model is designed to operate at temperatures above 41 F The area to be dehumidified is too The capacity of your dehumidifier may not be adequate for the large room size Dehumidifier runs too much Doors and windows are open Close all doors and windows to the outside Frost appears on the coils The dehumidifier has recently This is normal Frost will usually disappear within 60 minutes been turned on or the room temperature is below 41 F Controls cannot be set The compressor will turn off and This is normal Wa
5. ess the FAN SPEED Button to cycle through the different fan speeds High Medium and low The fan speed can be visually distinguished by the fan speed indicators on the control panel Timer To program the unit to automatically turn off press the TIMER button when the unit is on You can select either 2 or 4 hours with the Timer Once the desired time 2 or 4 hours is over the unit will automatically shut down Bucket Full When the water bucket is full of water the unit will automatically shut off and the Bucket Full Indicator will light up The dehumidifier will not function until the water bucket is emptied and placed back inside the unit The bucket should be cleaned every few weeks to prevent the growth of mold mildew and bacteria Use a mild detergent to clean the bucket Once clean completely dry the bucket and place it back inside the dehumidifier NOTE Support bucket with both hands when emptying Replace Filter When the filter needs to be replaced the filter indicator will light up Remove the filter and clean with warm soapy water Dry thoroughly be fore replacing the filter Once the filter is completely dry place the filter back in the unit and press the FILTER button to reset the filter indicator CHOOSING A LOCATION A Dehumidifier operating in a basement vvill have little no effect in drying out an adja cent enclosed storage area such as a closet unless there is adequate circulation of air In and
6. it approximately 3 minutes and set the fan the fan will automatically speed at the desired level continue to run for approximately 3 minutes at a fixed setting Air is moving through the unit This is normal Water on the floor Hose connection may be loose Check the hose connection See the Drainage Section on pg 6 Hose is attached but not draining Disconnect the hose if using the bucket or place the hose near a into a drain drain waw SE WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Soleus International Inc warrants the accompanying Soleus Air Dehumidifier to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the applications specified in its operation instruction for a period of ONE 1 year from the date of original retail purchase in the United States If the unit exhibits a defect in normal use Soleus International Inc will at its option either repair or replace it free of charge within a reasonable time after the unit 1s returned during the warranty period As a condition to any warranty service obligation the consumer must present this Warranty Certificate along with a copy of the original purchase invoice THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER e Damage accidental or otherwise to the unit while in the possession of a consumer not caused by a defect in material or workmanship e Damage caused by consumer misuse tampering or failure to follow the care and special handling provisions in the instructions e Damage to the finish
7. of the case or other appearance parts caused by wear e Damage caused by repairs or alterations of the unit by anyone other than those authorized by Soleus Interna tional Inc e Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL INC DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES AND IN NO EVENT SHALL SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL INC S LIABILITY EXCEED THE RETAIL VALUE OF THE UNIT FOR BREACH OF ANY WRITTEN OR IMPLIED WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THIS UNIT This warranty covers only new products purchased from our authorized dealers or retailers It does not cover used sal vaged or refurbished products As some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or do not allow limitation on implied warranties the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state For Technical Support and Warranty Service Please Call 888 876 5387 Or Write To Soleus International Inc 20035 E Walnut Dr North City of Industry CA 91789 USA www soleusair com
8. out of the area e Donotuse outdoors e This dehumidifier is intended for indoor residential applications only This unit should not be used for commercial or industrial applications e Place the dehumidifier on a smooth level floor surface that is strong enough to support the unit with a full bucket of water e Place the dehumidifier in an area where the temperature will not fall below 41 F The coils can become covered with frost at temperatures below 41 F which may reduce performance e Use the dehumidifier in cooking laundry bathing and dishwashing areas that have excessive moisture NOTE Place the dehumidifier away from a clothes dryer e Use the dehumidifier to prevent moisture damage anywhere books or valuables are stored e Use the dehumidifier in a basement to help prevent moisture damage e The dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed area to be most effective e Close all doors windows and other outside openings to the room 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 coils is completely defrosted the compressor or fan depending on the model will automatically restart and dehumidification will resume CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE HOSE Water can be automatically emptied by attaching a hose to the continuous drainage port on the side of the dehumidifier This will allow the unit to run continuousl
9. y depending on the selected humidity level without having to empty the water bucket To drain simply attach a standard garden hose not included Remove the bucket from the front of the unit Open the drain cover on the side of the dehumidifier Thread a garden hose not supplied onto the nozzle cut to length and lead to the floor drain Replace the bucket in the dehumidifier NOTE The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate d Es Side of Unit TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Causes Solutions Dehumidifier does not start The dehumidifier is unplugged Make sure the dehumidifier s plug is pushed completely into the outlet The fuse 1s blovvn circuit breaker Check the house fuse circuit breaker box and replace fuse or is tripped reset breaker Dehumidifier has reached its The dehumidifier automatically turns off when either condition present level or the bucket is full occurs Change to a lower setting or empty the water bucket and replace properly Bucket is not in the proper The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the dehu position midifier to operate Power Failure There is a protective time delay up to 3 min to prevent trip ping of the compressor overload For this reason the unit may not start normal dehumidification for 3 min after 1t 15 powered back on Dehumidifier does not dry the air as it should Not enough time allowed for unit When first inst
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