LG DH40E Owners Manual - Page 9

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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!

Electrical Shock Hazard

• 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.

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Care and Maintenance

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