Haier QDHR20 Dehumidifier Owner’s Manual – Manuals+

Problem Possible Cause What To Do Dehumidifier does not start The dehumidifier is unplugged. Makes sure the dehumidifier’s plug is pushed completely into the outlet. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the breaker. Dehumidifier has reached its set humidity level or bucket is full. The dehumidifier automatically turns off when either condition occurs. Change to a lower setting or empty the bucket and replace properly. Bucket is not in the proper position. The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate. Power Failure. There is a protective time delay (up to 3 minutes) to prevent tripping of the compressor overload. For this reason, the unit may not start normal dehumidification for 3 minutes after itturned back on . Dehumidifier does not dry the air as it should Did not allow enough time to remove the moisture. When first installed, allow at least 24 hours to maintain the desired dryness. Airflow is restricted. Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture blocking the top or back of the dehumidifier. See the Choosing a Location section. Dirty Filter See the Care and Cleaning section. The Humidity Control may not be set low enough. For drier air, press the ź pad and set to a lower percent value (%) or at the Nonstop setting for maximum dehumidification. Doors and windows may not be closed tightly. Check that all doors, windows and other openings are securely closed. Clothes dryer may be blowing moisure-laden air into the room. Install the dehumidifier away from the dyer. The dryer should be vented to the outside. Room temperature is too low. Moisture removal is best at higher room temperatures. Lower room temperatures will reduce the moisture removal rate. Models are designed to be operated at temperatures above 41°F (5°C). Dehumidifier runs too much Area to be dehumidified is too large. The capacity of your dehumidifier may not be adequate. Doors and windows are open. Close all doors and windows to the outside. Frost appears on the coils Room temperature is below 41°F (5°C) Please operate unit at temperatures above 41 F (5 C). Frost will usually disappear within 60 minutes. Under certainconditions, frost may appear on the coils of your dehumidifier at temperatures above 41 °F ( 5 °C ). This is normal and frost will usually disappear within 60 minutes. See the Automatic Defrost section . Fan noise Air is moving through the dehumidifier. This is normal. Water on floor Hose connection may be loose. Check the hose connection. See the Removing Collected Water section. Intended to use the bucket to collect water, but a hose was attached. Disconnect the hose if using a bucket to collect water. See the Removing Collected Water section. Bucket Full LED light flashing and alarm sounds while drain hose is connected. Drain hose not tight on fitting. Check drain hose connection. Drain hose is kinked. Ensure the drain hose is pointed straight down to the floor and is not kinked in anyway.