Care and Cleaning
Frost Accumulation
When dehumidifier is first turned ?ON?!WARNING
a light coating of frost on cooling
assembly is normal. Under normalTo avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect
conditions frost will disappear within 30dehumidifier from electrical outlet before doing any cleaning.
to 45 minutes. It is also normal for frost
to form on cooling assembly when
temperature in room is relativCleaning Exteriorely cool
(65° F or lower) or if humidity?Do not use harsh cleansers or furniture polish.
conditions do not require use of?Do dust with oil-free cloth or wash with warm water.
dehumidifier. When this occurs, the frost
control feature will automatically shut off
the compressor. The fan will continue to
run, causing any accumulated frost to
Cleaning Evaporator Assemblymelt. Under certain conditions, frost may
The coil cannot be removed. Any attempt to remove the coil will resultremain on the coil for some time before
in damage. Keeping the air filter clean will minimize coil cleaning.
the compressor shuts off and frost is
1. Assembly may be vacuumed gently with a vacuum cleaner brushcleared.Do not attempt to remove this
attachment.frost yourself. The dehumidifier
2. After extended periods of operation, a buildup may develop on the coil.will cycle through defrost automatically.
When the buildup is loose and wet remove it by brushing with a soft
brush, such as a paint or pastry brush. If dry and hard, spray the coil
with warm, soapy water. Allow to soak. Then use a soft brush to gently
remove the buildup. It may take several sprays to remove all crustedYour Evaporator
material.
3. To flush the coil, use a squirt bottle so that you can control the water.Depending on the dehumidifier model
4. Do not permit water to enter through the circular opening behind theyou have, the evaporator will be
coil.Do not attempt to soak or wash the assembly.different. On DK25 and 40 models, the
evaporator is a moderately rigid metal
5. For further cleaning, professional service will be required.coil. For DK55 models, the evaporator
is an evaporator assembly, resembling
Cleaning the Air Filtera hard grid with fins.
Your dehumidifier is equipped with an air filter to clean incoming air and
Poor Water Collectionprevent the evaporator from clogging with dirt and debris. Over time, dirt will
may be normal. Do not judge theaccumulate in the filter. A dirty filter will block air flow, reducing efficiency. To
efficiency of your dehumidifier by thedecrease need for professional servicing, the air filter will need to be cleaned
amount of water collected dailyor replaced.. Instead,
monitor the absence of dampness and
odors caused by excessive humidityTo clean the air filter:.
? Remove the air filter by gently pulling the four tabs out from the rear
frame.
? Vacuum with a brush attachment.Frosty Windows
? The air filter can also be gently washed under a faucet with mild soap.
? For a torn or worn air filter, a replacement can be ordered.A dehumidifier will not eliminate frost
? Replace air filter by putting tabs in the correct slots in the rear frame,already established on windows in cold
flexing the filter slightly and snapping into placeweather. The dehumidifying coil is
designed to remove moisture before it
freezes. Therefore, it is unable to
remove moisture that has already turned
to frost. To reduce the incidence of
Caring for Fan Motorfrost, it may helpful to use a
dehumidifier in a kitchen or laundry
The fan motor is shipped prelubricated, it will not need to be oiled orarea where there is a high level of
serviced.
humidity.
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