LG ZD300 Owner's Manual - Page 15

ENGLISH Troubleshooting Maintenance and Service The dehumidifier may be operating abnormally when: Problem Dehumidifier does not start Dehumidifier does not dry the air as it should Dehumidifier runs too much Frost appears on the coils Fan noise Water on floor Dehumidifier operates continuously Possible Causes What To Do s The dehumidifier power cord is unplugged. s The fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped. s Water bucket is full. s Bucket is not installed. s In case the Room humidity is less than selected humidity setting. s Did not allow enough time to remove the moisture. s Airflow is restricted. s The Humidity Control may not be set to low Humidity. s Doors and windows may not be closed tightly. s Clothes dryer may be blowing moisture-laden air into the room. s Room temperature is too low. s Area to be dehumidified is too large. s Doors and windows are open. s Dehumidifier has been recently turned on or room temperature is below 65°F (18°C). s Air is moving through the dehumidifier. s Drain hose connection may be loose. s Water bucket is not in all the way. s Check if the unit is operating in "ON" mode. s Room Humidity is high • Make sure the dehumidifier plug is pushed completely into the outlet. • Check the house fuse or circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the breaker. • The dehumidifier automatically turns off when this occurs. Empty the bucket. • Make sure the bucket is in the right place. • Change the humidity set to lower limits. • When first installed, allow at least 3 or 4 days to maintain the desired dryness. • Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture blocking the front or back of the dehumidifier. • Press the Humidity Control button to lower the humidity. • Check that all doors, windows and other openings are securely closed. • Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer. The dryer should be vented to the outside. • The unit will not operate satisfactorily if the room temperature is below 65°F(18 °C). • The low temperature model will continuously cycle up to temperature of 42°F(6°C). • Check with your dealer to see if the capacity is adequate. • Close all doors and windows to the outside. • This is normal. Frost will usually disappear within 60 minutes. • This is normal. • Check the hose if one is attached. • See Removing and Emptying The Water Bucket. • Change the humidity setting. • Change the humidity setting. Owner's Manual 15