Goldstar DH30 Dehumidifier User Manual
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1. The Auto Shut Off light is on Dehumidifier automatically shuts off when the bucket is full Empty the bucket and replace it Dehumidifier is not turned on Humidity Control is set too high Turn on the Humidity Control Turn the Humidity Control to a lower setting Windows or doors near dehumidifier are open to outdoors Close all windows or doors to outside Area to be dehumidified is too large Air movement through dehumidifier is blocked Check with your dealer to see if capacity is adequate Front grille may be dirty Use a brush to clean the grille Dehumidifier s coils on the back of unit may be dirty Clean the soil on the coils of the back of the unit Dehumidifier must be placed in a space that does not restrict air flowing into the rear coil or out of the front grille Humidity Control is set at Max Room temperature is too low Room temperature is below 65 F 18 C Air is moving through the dehumidifier Dehumidifier will not turn off if Humidity Control is at Max Frost will usually disappear within 60 minutes This is a normal sound DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT DRY THE AIR AS IT SHOULD Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently e The more moisture in the room air the longer it takes for the room air to become dry Airflow is restricted The control may not be set high enough e Make sure there are no curtains blinds or2. PM CT and choose the Dealer orto Obtain Product Customer or Service appropriate prompt from the menu or visit our website at To Obtain Nearest Authorized Service Center or Sales Assistance http www igservice com P No 3828A20315D Printed in Korea
3. 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 after emptying to the correctisize 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 willibe exposed to direct air flow e It will cause electrical shock or e This may injure the pet or plant fire Operating Instructions Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance U
4. furniture blocking the front or back of the dehumidifier e Turn the knob to a higher number Doors and windows may not be closed tightly e Check that all doors windows and other openings are securely close Clothes dryer may be blowing moisture laden air into the room Room temperature is too low E Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer Dryer should be vented to the outside e The unit will not operate satisfactorily if the room temperature is below 65 F 18 C GOLDSTAR DEHUMIDIFER LIMITED WARRANTY USA LG Electronics Inc will repairorreplace your product at LG s option if it provesto be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period set forth below effective from the date of original consumer purchase of the product This limited waranty 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 FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
5. 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 detergent when closing the cover solution Upside Upside Zz 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 t
6. G oO 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 carefully and thoroughly before operating your dehumidifier As an ENERGY STAR Partner i i LG Electronics Inc has Determined You can refer to the Energy Star program in detail ihat ikte aroda iek e ENERGY STAR at www energystar gov guidelines for energy efficiency DH40 DH50 MODEL DH30 DH40 DH50 Safety Precautions 3 Operating INStrFUCTIONS 110000001000 5 Installation InstrUCtionS Aise 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 Contact an Authorized Service Center for repair or mainte
7. 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 PRORATS 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 corect wiring or comection of unauthorized repairs and 2 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 otherthan 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 and Saturday 8 AM 5
8. horoughly 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 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 FIND YOUR PROBLEM HERE POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT OPERATE DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH FROST APPEARS ON COILS FAN NOISE Plug is disconnected from outlet Push plug firmly into wall outlet The fuse is blown circuit breaker is tripped Check the house fuse circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset the breaker The dryness level you selected has been reached Dehumidifier automatically shuts off when the selected amount of moisture has been removed from the air If you want to remove more moisture turn the humidity Control to Max After the dehumidifier starts reset the control to the desired setting
9. ightly 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 hose 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 N W eS The cleaning of bucket 2 7 Pull out
10. nance 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 Complete all grounding and Disconnect power cord from Do not use flammable fluids Solvents installation requirements as receptacle before servicing or abrasive cleaners or strong 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 fordrinking while itis plugged in completely dry purposes especially if it is wet It
11. rol Auto Shut Off This lamp glows when the bucket is full or missing Fan Speed This controls the speed of the airflow Humidity Control This controls the moisture in the room Unit operation 7 Turn the Humidity Control to Off Plug the power supply cord into an electrical outlet 2 The Humidity Control can be set anywhere between Off and Max for normal operation If you need more dehumidification turn the Humidity Control toward Max If you need less dehumidification turn the Humidity Control toward Off 3 Turn the Humidity Control to Off to stop the unit manually 4 Kt you want to control the speed of air flow turn the Fan Speed toward Low or High NOTE The compressor will not operate for about two minutes to protect the compressor when you turn the unit off and immediately back on De icer control invisible The Defrost Control senses frost build up on the evaporator coil and automatically shuts off the compressor The fan continues to run drawing air across the coil and melting the frost When the coil is defrosted the compressor automatically restarts and dehumidifying resumes NOTE Do not operate the dehumidifier at temperature below 65 F 18 C If your dehumidifier runs when the temperature and humidity conditions of room are low frost can form on its evaporator coil This interferes with proper operation Therefore dehumidifying performance may be reduced Automatic shut off The deh
12. se the drawings to become familiar with all parts and features and what they look like Humidity Auto Control Shut Off Light Fan Speed Cabinet Bucket te AS Grille Electrical requirements 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 A 115 volt 60 Hz AC only 15A fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required A time delay 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 High Low Fan Speed Control Your dehumidifier has a control panel containing an indicator and two controls Auto Shut Off Fan Speed and Humidity Cont
13. umidifier 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 dehumidifier 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 l
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