Goldstar DH30E, DH40E, DH50E, DH50EL, DH65E, DH65EL, DH70EL Dehumidifier User Manual
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1. This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance Use the drawings to become familiar with all parts and features and what they look like 1 1 Control panel 2 Case front 3 Power cord 4 Top cover 5 Air filter 6 Water bucket 7 Cabinet OBSERVE ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUND PRONG Electrical ground is required on this appliance 3 prong A 115 volt 60 Hz AC only 15A fused and properly grounding grounded electrical supply is required A time delay plug fuse or time delay circuit breaker is recommended Use a dedicated circuit serving only this appliance Do not use an extension cord 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle Recommended grounding method For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded This appliance has a power supply cord with a 3 prong grounding plug To minimize possible shock hazard the cord must be plugged into a mating grounding type wall receptacle grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and all local codes and ordinances If a mating wall receptacle is not available it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician Operating your dehumidifier Continuous On e BUCKET 4hr On Off High HUMIDITY CONTROL ABE2. 2Hr On Off Low FAN TIMER SPEED POWER Auto Restart amp CONTROL PANEL The dehumidifier control panel contains Bucket Full Indicator Humidity Indicator Power Control Humidity Control Fan Speed and Timer Control Bucket Full indicator This light glows when the water bucket is full and needs to be emptied Power Operation starts when this button is pressed and stops when the button is pressed again Humidity Control This button controls the humidity in the room To raise the humidity setting To lower the humidity setting The humidity setting can be set to a permanent On setting or to a specific humidity setting between 35 and 70 in 5 increments On setting dehumidifier runs continuously regardless of humidity condition 35 70 setting dehumidifier shuts on and off according to surrounding humidity conditions Fan Speed This controls the speed of the airflow High Fan speed is set to high Low Fan speed is set to low When Fan Speed button is pressed the fan speed mode is changed Energy Timer Press this button to select type of operation Select Constantly On for uninterrupted operation Select either 2 or 4 Hr On Off for cycled operation The unit will operate for 2 or 4 hours and then shut off completely for 2 or 4 hours The cycle repeats until you change the setting When Energy Timer button is pressed the Timer indicator lights shift as follows Continuous On gt 2
3. Hr On Off gt 4 Hr On Off gt Continuous On Auto Restart Once power is restored after a power failure the unit returns to its previous operation setting The fan turns on immediately but humidity control starts after a 2 minute delay TO OPERATE THE DEHUMIDIFIER 1 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet Press the power button 2 Set the humidity Control to On or to a specific humidity level between 35 RH Relative Humidity and 70 RH Relative Humidity for normal operation If you need drier air press the xz Humidity Control button If you need less moister air press the A Humidity Control button 3 Press the Power button to stop the unit manually 4 Press the Timer button to set the amount of time you want the unit to run At the end of that time the unit will shut off The Timer can be set for Continuous On 4 hours or 2 hours 5 If you want to control the speed of airflow press Fan Speed button Each time that the Fan Speed button is pressed the fan speed mode is shifted High gt Low gt High Note Be careful not to lose the water bucket This dehumidifier doesn t run if the water bucket is not installed properly 6 Automatic shut off 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 de
4. Damagesoroperating problems that result from misuse abuse operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating Guide accident vermin fire flood improper installation acts of God unauthorized modification or alteration incorrect electrical curent or voltage orcommercial use or use for other than intended purpose 3 Therefore the c ost of repair or replacement of such a defective product shall be bome by the consumer CUSTOMER INTER ACTIVE C ENTER NUMBERS Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase To Prove Warranty Coverage A copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time waranty service is provided Call 1 800 243 0000 Monday Friday 7 AM 8 PM CT To Obtain Nearest Authorized Service CenterorSales 294 Saturday 8 AM 5 PM CT and choose the Dealer orto Obtain Product Customer or Service appropriate prompt from the menu or visit our website at Assistance http www ligservice com P No 3828A20315D Printed in Korea
5. G O ici S t c r http www LGEservice com e mail http www LGEservice com techsup html Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions louri carefully and thoroughly before operating your dehumidifier As an ENERGY STAR Partner You can refer to the Energy Star program in detail LG Electronics Inc has Determined i ii that this product meets the ENERGY STAR at www ene rg ysta r gov guidelines for energy efficiency Except DH30E MODEL DH30E DH40E DH50E DH50EL DH65E DH65EL DH70EL Safety Precautions 3 Operating Instructions 5 Installation InstrUCtionS Ariss 8 Care and Maintenance 4a 9 Troubleshooting Tps 10 Warranty Back cover Customer Assistance Numbers Back cover ea FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here You can find them on a label on the back of the dehumidifier behind the bucket Model Serial Dealer s Name Date Purchased Staple your receipt here READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your dehumidifier properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your dehumidifier You ll find many answers to common problems in the chart of Troubleshooting Tips If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all PRECAUTION e Contact an Auth
6. ed in especially if it is wet completely dry purposes It could cause electrical shock e Itis not sanitary and could It may cause electrical shock and personal injury hazard cause illness or personal injury hazard Be sure to block the wheels to prevent unitfrom falling when installed on a table or shelf It may damage the dehumidifier or cause other damage or injury Do not operate switches with wet hands It may cause electrical shock Close all doors windows and other outside openings to the room e The dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed area to be most effective Be sure to replace bucket Make sure the dehumidifier is properly aftenemptying to the correctsize for the area prevent water from collecting you want to dehumidify on the floor Install the dehumidifier properly on Do not install dehumidifier in a floor tablejor shelf thatis level an area where temperatures and strong enough to support it will fall below 65 F 18 C with a full bucket of water e It should withstand around e Low temperatures could cause 90 Ibs 40kg weight coils to frost and unit may not JE When the unit is to be cleaned Do not put a pet or house plant switch it off where it will be exposed to direct air flow e It will cause electrical shock or e This may injure the pet or plant fire Operating Instructions Features
7. humidifier will not run if the bucket is not in the proper position AAA Scontr l switch Disposing of collected water 1 Empty the bucket manually When the bucket is full pull out and empty it into a large sink or tub and then replace it properly NOTE Do not overtighten the hose when connecting it to the bucket Use a rubber washer and tighten by hand firmly without stripping the plastic threads NOTE Be careful while taking out the bucket as it can cause damage NOTE Please do not shake strongly when you carry the bucket It can cause to breakage of the handle or bucket cover It is advisable to carry the bucket by supporting it from the bottom 2 Attach a length of garden hose to the threaded bucket drain hose connection to carry water to the drain The bucket has a threaded hose connection which can be left open Drill a 1 4 6 4 mm hole in the center of the hose connection Once opened the hose connection will continually drain water from the bucket NOTE The nozzle cannot be fixed after puncture Use an ordinary garden hose cap to reclose if necessary NOTE When inserting the bucket into the unit lifting up the bottom tip of the bucket lightly makes insertion easily When being attached to the bucket drain hose connection be sure the hose doesn t kink or bend It should lie flat from the dehumidifier to the drain NOTE The hose attachment will accept a standard garden h
8. nder normal use during the warranty period set forth below effective from the date of original consumer purchase of the product This limited warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States including U S Temtories WARRANTY PERIOD HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED Labor 1 Yearfrom the Date of Purchase Call 1 800 243 0000 and choose the appropriate prompt Please have product type Dehumidifier and AP code ready Parts 1 Yearfrom the Date of Purchase Compressor 5 Years from the Date of Dehumidifiers receive camy in service Purchase THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FATNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE LG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PRORFTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOTAPPLY TO 1 Service tripsto yourhome to deliver pick up and or install the product instruct or replace house fuses or comect wiring or comection of unauthorized repairs and 2
9. orized Service Center for repair or maintenance of this unit e The dehumidifier is not intended for use by young children or invalids without supervision e Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the dehumidifier Safety Precautions Read all instruction before using E To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage the following instructions must be followed E Incorrect operation due to ignoring instructions will cause harm or damage the seriousness is classified by the following indications A WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury A CAUTION This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to properties only E Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below Be sure not to do Be sure to follow the instruction N WARNING Complete all grounding and Disconnect power cordfrom Do not use flammable fluids solvents installation requirements as receptacle before servicing or abrasive cleaners orstrong detergents described on page 5 cleaning to clean the dehumidifier e Otherwise it could cause It could cause electrical shock e It could cause fire or product electrical shock or fire or fire damage hazard Do not plug the dehumidifier Do not use the water collected Do not clean the dehumidifier insuntilthe outside of unit is inthe bucket for drinking while itis plugg
10. ose filling You can attach a screw on cap to use the bucket without a hose Installation Instructions Choosing the proper location for your dehumidifier e Use the dehumidifier in a e Use the dehumidifier in e Use the dehumidifier to basement to help prevent laundry drying bathing and prevent moisture damage moisture damage dishwashing areas which have anywhere books are stored excessive moisture 7 Allow at least 12 inches of space on all sides of the unit for good air circulation 2 Install your dehumidifier on a floor table or shelf When installing the dehumidifier on a table or shelf make sure the table or shelf is strong enough to support the weight of the dehumidifier with a full bucket Do not sit or stand on the dehumidifier NOTE The height of a table or shelf might provide a better position from which to handle the bucket and help prevent icing of the coils due to colder air near the floor such as in a basement 3 Lift the bucket and place it in the dehumidifier making sure the slots on the bottom side of the bucket are positioned correctly 4 Rollers let you move the dehumidifier easily l lt Z The cleaning of bucket vy 1 Pull out the bucket cover 2 Brush off the filth in the 3 Close the cover bucket NOTE Please push the leftside NOTE Clean the bucket by of the cover after the two wiping with brush and cloth Upsides are upward completely dampened in a mild detergen
11. s restricted e Make sure there are no curtains blinds or furniture blocking the front or back of the dehumidifier The Humidity Control may not be set low Humidity e Press the Humidity Control button to lower the humidity Doors and windows may not be closed tightly e Check that all doors windows and other openings are securely closed Clothes dryer may be blowing moisture laden air into the room e Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer The dryer should be vented to the outside Room temperature is too low Area to be dehumidified is too large e The unit will not operate satisfactorily if the room temperature is below 65 F 18 C e Check with your dealer to see if the capacity is adequate Doors and windows are open Dehumidifier has been recently turned on or room temperature is below 65 F 18 C Close all doors and windows to the outside e This is normal Frost will usually disappear within 60 minutes Fan noise Air is moving through the dehumidifier e This is normal Water on floor Bucket drain hose connection may be loose e Check the hose if one is attached Water bucket is not all the way in e See Removing and Emptying The Water Bucket 10 GOLDSTAR DEHUMIDIRFER LIMITED WARRANTY USA LG Electronics Inc will repairorreplace your product at LG s option if it provesto be defective in material or workmanship u
12. t when closing the cover solution Upside Upside H Ss Care and Maintenance Your dehumidifier is designed to serve you year round It needs practically no attention However you should check your dehumidifier and inspect the coils annually You may want an Authorized Service Center to perform this annual checkup Cost of the inspection is the owner s responsibility OR If you are familiar with electrical appliances and their functions listed below are instructions which would allow you to perform the inspection and maintenance for yourself Cleaning the front case bucket and cabinet Clean the front case and the cabinet with a soft cloth warm water and a mild detergent Do not use bleach or abrasives Cleaning the air filter 1 1 First pull out the air filter by pressing the filter hooks lightly Then release two tabs at the bottom side of the filter 1 2 Wash air filter with warm water and a mild detergent Rinse and dry it Replace it in place Cleaning the coil 2 1 Remove air filter from the cabinet regarding to the above 2 2 Brush the coil gently like arrow in the figure if necessary with warm water and a mild detergent Rinse and dry them thoroughly Be careful not to spray the coil with a water hose Be careful Sharp edges A WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard e Disconnect power supply cord from receptacle before performing any maintenance Be careful when cleaning
13. the coils Fins are sharp Failure to follow the above precautions could result in electrical shock or personal injury Troubleshooting Tips Before you call for service review this list It may save time and money The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dehumidifier The dehumidifier power e Make sure the dehumidifier plug is pushed does not start cord is unplugged completely into the outlet The fuse is blown or circuit Check the house fuse or circuit breaker box breaker is tripped and replace the fuse or reset the breaker Water bucket is full e The dehumidifier automatically turns off when this occurs Empty the bucket Bucket is not installed e Make sure the bucket is in the right place Operation Delay e When unit is first plugged in or after a power outage there will be a 2 minute delay before operation begins Operation resumes at previous settings Dehumidifier Did not allow enough time e When first installed allow at least 3 or 4 does not dry the to remove the moisture days to maintain the desired dryness air as it should Dehumidifier runs too much Frost appears on the coils Airflow i
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