Hisense HD3524 2-Speed Dehumidifier Installation Guide

Hisense HD3524 2-Speed Dehumidifier

Safety Information

• Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.
• Please always read and obey all safety messages. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your appliance, please follow these basic precautions:

Important Safety Instructions

• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
• Do not remove the ground prong.
• Do not use an electrical adapter or extension cord.
• Do not drink the water collected in the water bucket.
• Unplug the dehumidifier before servicing.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons to avoid any hazard.
• Keep packing materials out of the reach of children. Packaging materials can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of suffocation.
• Be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord when installing or moving the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance in standing water or allow the product to be directly splashed by water during use.
• Store and install the appliance where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• Do not use a cord that shows cracks, or abrasion damage along its length at either end.
• Do not use the product if the outlet is damaged or loose.
• In the event of a gas leak (propane gas, LP gas, etc.) do not operate this or any other appliance. Open a window or door to ventilate the area immediately.
• Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the product.
• Do not store flammable gases or materials near the dehumidifier.

Operation

Read all instructions before using the appliance and save these instructions.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Push the power plug into the wall outlet so that it is not loose.

• Do not grasp the power cord or touch the appliance controls with wet hands.

• Do not modify or extend the power cord.

• If the product makes a strange noise or emits a smell or smoke, pull the power plug out and contact customer service.

• Do not use water to clean the dehumidifier.
  Keep the air inlet and outlet free from obstructions.

• Do not cover the power cord with a rug or carpeting. Placing heavy objects on top of the cord could damage it.

• Do not insert fingers, sticks, etc. into the air inlet or outlet. The fan is running at high speeds and could cause personal injuries.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance. All repairs and servicing must be performed by qualified servicing personnel unless specifically recommended in this owner’s manual. Use only authorized factory parts. Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized power circuit to avoid electrical overload.

• Do not place any objects on top of the dehumidifier.

• Turn off the dehumidifier and empty the water bucket before moving the dehumidifier.

• Pull out the power plug if you will not be using the product for an extended period.

• Do not use the product in a very small space such as a closet. Poor ventilation could result in overheating.

• Do not use wax, thinner, or a strong detergent when cleaning. Wipe the product using a soft cloth.

• Do not use the product in direct sunlight or rain.

• Position the product on a firm, stable surface.

• Remove cable ties and extend the power cord before use.

• Do not spray foreign substances or water on the product.

Installation

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose. This product is not designed for preserving precision instruments, tableware, or artwork.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the outlet.
• Do not use the product in places where chemicals are used. Chemicals and solvents dissolved in the air could cause product deformation and leaking.
• Turn off the dehumidifier and pull out the power plug before cleaning. Wait for the fan to stop moving.
• Do not operate the dehumidifier without a filter. Using the product without a filter could result in a reduced product life span, electric shock, or injury.

Storage And Disposing Of The Unit

• Dispose of this appliance by Federal and Local regulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated before disposal.
• Please recycle or dispose of the packaging material in an environmentally responsible manner.
• Never store or ship the appliance upside down or sideways to avoid damage to the compressor.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is and tell you how to reduce the chance of injury:

• DANGER: A hazard that if not avoided will result in serious injury or death.
• WARNING: A hazard that if not avoided could result in serious injury or death.
• CAUTION: A hazard that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury.

Explanation of symbols displayed on the unit

Circuit Diagram

Precautions For Using R32 Refrigerant

WARNING: Risk of Fire or Explosion. This unit contains flammable refrigerant. Additional safety precautions must be followed.

• Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• The appliance shall be stored in a room without continuously operating ignition sources (for example: open flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric heater).
• Do not pierce or burn refrigerant tubing. Be aware that refrigerants may not contain an odor.
• Compliance with national gas regulations shall be observed.
• Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
• The maximum refrigerant charge amount is shown on the nameplate on the air conditioner.
• When handling, installing, and operating the appliance, care should be taken to avoid damage to the refrigerant tubing.
• Do not drill holes in the unit.
• Maintenance, cleaning, and service should only be performed by technicians properly trained and qualified in the use of flammable refrigerants.
• Dispose of air conditioners by Federal and Local Regulations. Flammable refrigerants require special disposal procedures. Contact your local authorities for the environmentally safe disposal of your air conditioner.
• The appliance shall be stored to prevent mechanical damage from occurring.
• The appliance shall be stored in a well-ventilated area where the room size corresponds to the room area as specified for operation.
• This product contains small parts such as (batteries, battery covers, and screws) that may cause suffocation if swallowed by children.

The basic installation work procedures are the same as the conventional refrigerant (R22 or R410A). However, pay attention to the following:

1. Transport of equipment containing flammable refrigerants

   • Comply with the transport regulations.

2. Marking of equipment using signs

   • Comply with local regulations.

3. Disposal of equipment using flammable refrigerants

   • Comply with national regulations.

4. Storage of equipment/appliances

   • The storage of equipment should be by the manufacturer’s instructions.

5. Storage of packed (unsold) equipment

   • Storage package protection should be constructed such that mechanical damage to the equipment inside the package will not cause a leak of the refrigerant charge.
   • The maximum number of pieces of equipment permitted to be stored together will be determined by local regulations.

6. Information on servicing

   • Checks to the area: Before beginning work on systems containing flammable refrigerants, safety checks are necessary to ensure that the risk of ignition is minimized. For repair to the refrigerating system, the following precautions shall be complied with before conducting work on the system.
   • Work procedure: Work shall be undertaken under a controlled procedure to minimize the risk of flammable gas or vapour being present while the work is being performed.
   • General work area: All maintenance staff and others working in the local area shall be instructed on the nature of work being carried out. Work in confined spaces shall be avoided. The area around the workspace shall be sectioned off. Ensure that the conditions within the area have been made safe by controlling flammable material.
   • Checking for the presence of refrigerant: The area shall be checked with an appropriate refrigerant detector before and during work, to ensure the technician is aware of potentially flammable atmospheres. Ensure that the leak detection equipment being used is suitable for use with flammable refrigerants, i.e. nonsparking, adequately sealed or intrinsically safe.
   • Presence of fire extinguisher: If any work is to be conducted on the refrigeration equipment or any associated parts, appropriate fire extinguishing equipment shall be available on hand. Have a dry powder or CO2 fire extinguisher adjacent to the work area.
   • No ignition sources: No person carrying out work on a refrigeration system that involves exposing any pipe work that contains or has contained flammable refrigerant shall use any sources of ignition in such a manner that it may lead to the risk of fire or explosion. All possible ignition sources, including cigarette smoking, should be kept sufficiently far away from the site of installation, repair, and disposal, during which flammable refrigerant can be released into the surrounding space. Before work takes place, the area around the equipment is to be surveyed to make sure that there are no flammable hazards or ignition risks.”No Smoking” signs shall be displayed.
   • Ventilated area: Ensure that the area is in the open or that it is adequately ventilated before opening into the system or conducting any hot work. A degree of ventilation shall continue during the period that the work is carried out. The ventilation should safely disperse any released refrigerant and preferably expel it externally into the atmosphere.
   • Checks to the refrigeration equipment: Where electrical components are being changed, they shall be fit for the purpose and to the correct specification. At all times the manufacturer’s maintenance and service guidelines shall be followed. If in doubt, consult the manufacturer’s technical department for assistance. The following checks shall be applied to installations using flammable refrigerants: The charge size is by the room size within which the refrigerant-containing parts are installed; The ventilation machinery and outlets are operating adequately and are not obstructed; If an indirect refrigerating circuit is being used, the secondary circuit shall be checked for the presence of refrigerant; Marking the equipment continues to be visible and legible. Markings and signs that are illegible shall be corrected; Refrigeration pipes or components are installed in a position where they are unlikely to be exposed to any substance that may corrode refrigerant-containing components unless the components are constructed of materials that are inherently resistant to being corroded or are suitably protected against being so corroded. Checks to electrical devices: Repair and maintenance of electrical components shall include initial safety checks and component inspection procedures. If a fault exists that could compromise safety, then no electrical supply shall be connected to the circuit until it is satisfactorily dealt with. If the fault cannot be corrected immediately but it is necessary to continue operation, an adequate temporary solution shall be used. This shall be reported to the owner of the equipment so all parties are advised. Initial safety checks shall include That capacitors are discharged: this shall be done safely to avoid the possibility of sparking; That no live electrical components and wiring are exposed while charging, recovering, or purging the system; That there is continuity of earth bonding.

7. Repairs to sealed components

   • During repairs to sealed components, all electrical supplies shall be disconnected from the equipment being worked upon prior to any removal of sealed covers, etc. if it is necessary to have an electrical supply to equipment during servicing, then a permanently operating form of leak detection shall be located at the most critical point to warn of a potentially hazardous situation. Particular attention shall be paid to the following to ensure that by working on electrical components, the casing is not altered in such a way that the level of protection is affected.
   • This shall include damage to cables, excessive number of connections, terminals not made to original specification, damage to seals, incorrect fitting of glands, etc.
   • Ensure that the apparatus is mounted securely.
   • Ensure that seals or sealing materials have not degraded such that they no longer serve the purpose of preventing the ingress of flammable atmospheres.
   • Replacement parts shall be to the manufacturer’s specifications.
     NOTE: The use of silicon sealant may inhibit the effectiveness of some types of leak detection equipment. Intrinsically safe components do not have to be isolated before working on them.

8. Repairs to intrinsically safe components

   • Do not apply any permanent inductive or capacitance loads to the circuit without ensuring that this will not exceed the permissible voltage and current permitted for the equipment in use.
   • Intrinsically safe components are the only types that can be worked on while living in the presence of a flammable atmosphere. The test apparatus shall be at the correct rating.
   • Replace components only with parts specified by the manufacturer. Other parts may result in the ignition of refrigerant in the atmosphere from a leak.

9. Cabling

   • Check that cabling will not be subject to wear, corrosion, excessive pressure, vibration, sharp edges or any other adverse environmental effects.
   • The check shall a so take into account the effects of aging or continual vibration from sources such as compressors or fans.

10. Detection of flammable refrigerants

    • Under no circumstances shall potential sources of ignition be used in these arching for or detection of refrigerant leaks.
    • A halide torch (or any other detector using a naked flame) shall not be used.

11. Leak detection methods

    • The following leak detection methods are deemed acceptable for systems containing flammable refrigerants:

    • Electronic leak detectors shall be used to detect flammable refrigerants, but the sensitivity may not be adequate or may need re-calibration. (Detection equipment shall be calibrated in a refrigerant-free area.)

    • Ensure that the detector is not a potential source of ignition and is suitable for the refrigerant used.

    • Leak detection equipment shall be set at a percentage of the
      LFL of the refrigerant shall be calibrated to the refrigerant employed and the appropriate percentage of gas (25 % maximum) is confirmed.

    • Leak detection fluids are suitable for use with most refrigerants but the use of detergents containing chlorine shall be avoided as the chlorine may react with the refrigerant and corrode the copper pipe-work.

    • If a leak is suspected, all naked flames shall be removed/ extinguished.

    • If a leakage of refrigerant is found that requires brazing, all of the refrigerant shall be recovered from the system, or isolated (using shutoff valves) in a part of the system remote from the leak.

    • Oxygen-free nitrogen (OFN) shall then be purged through the system both before and during the brazing process.

12. Removal and evacuation

    • When breaking into the refrigerant circuit to make repairs – or for any other purpose

    • conventional procedures shall be used.
      However, for flammable refrigerants, best practices must be followed, since flammability is a consideration.

    • The following procedure shall be adhered to:

    • a) s afely remove refrigerant following local and national regulations;

    • b) purge the circuit with inert gas;

    • c) evacuate (optional for AL);

    • d) purge with inert gas (optional for A2L);

    • e) open the circuit by cutting or brazing;

    • The refrigerant charge shall be recovered into the correct recovery cylinders if venting is not allowed by local and national codes.
      For appliances containing flammable refrigerants, the system shall be purged with oxygen-free nitrogen to render the appliance safe for flammable refrigerants. This process might need to be repeated several times. Compressed air or oxygen shall not be used for purging refrigerant systems.

    • For appliances containing flammable refrigerants, refrigerant purging shall be achieved by breaking the vacuum in the system with oxygen-free nitrogen and continuing to fill it until the working pressure is achieved, then venting to atmosphere, and finally pulling down to a vacuum (optional for AL). This process shall be repeated until no refrigerant is within the system (optional for AL).

    • When the final oxygen-free nitrogen charge is used, the system shall be vented down to atmospheric pressure to enable work to take place.

    • Ensure that the outlet for the vacuum pump is not close to any potential ignition sources and that ventilation is available.

13. Charging procedures

    • In addition to conventional charging procedures, the following requirements shall be followed:
    • Ensure that contamination of different refrigerants does not occur when using charging equipment.
    • Hoses or lines shall be as short as possible to minimize the amount of refrigerant contained in them.
    • Cylinders shall be kept upright.
    • Ensure that the refrigeration system is earthed before charging the system with refrigerant.
    • Label the system when charging is complete (if not already).
    • Extreme care shall be taken not to overfill the refrigeration system.
    • Before recharging the system, it shall be pressure tested with OFN.
    • The system shall be leak tested on completion of charging but before commissioning.
    • A follow-up leak test shall be carried out before leaving the site.

14. Decommissioning

    • For professional technicians only.
    • Before carrying out this procedure, the technician must be completely familiar with the equipment. and all its details.
    • It is recommended good practice that all refrigerants are recovered safely.
    • Before the task is carried out, an oil and refrigerant sample shall be taken in case analysis is required before the re-use of reclaimed refrigerant. Electrical power must be available before the task is commenced.
    • a) Become familiar with the equipment and its operation.
    • b) Isolate system electrically.
    • c) Before attempting the procedure ensure that:
      • Mechanical handling equipment is available, if required, for handling refrigerant cylinders;
      • All personal protective equipment is available and being used correctly;
      • The recovery process is supervised at all times by a competent person;
      • Recovery equipment and cylinders conform to the appropriate standards.
    • d) Pump down the refrigerant system, if possible.
    • e) If a vacuum is not possible, make a manifold so that refrigerant can be removed from various parts of the system.
    • f) Make sure that the cylinder is situated on the scales before recovery takes place.
    • g) Start the recovery machine and operate by the manufacturer’s instructions.
    • h) Do not overfill cylinders. (No more than 80 % volume liquid charge).
    • i) Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the cylinder, even temporarily.
    • j) When the cylinders have been filled correctly and the process completed, make sure that the cylinders and the equipment are removed from the site promptly and all isolation valves on the equipment are closed off.
    • k) Recovered refrigerant shall not be charged into another refrigeration system unless it has been cleaned and checked.

15. Labelling

    • Equipment shall be labelled stating that it has been decommissioned and emptied of refrigerant (for technicians only).
    • The label shall be dated and signed.
    • Ensure that there are labels on the equipment stating the equipment contains flammable refrigerant.

16. Recovery

    • Wher For service in or rant missing. It is recommended good practice that all refrigerants are removed safely (for technicians only).
    • When transferring refrigerant into cylinders, ensure that only appropriate refrigerant recovery cylinders are employed.
    • Ensure that the correct number of cylinders for holding the total system charge is available.
    • All cylinders to be used are designated for the recovered refrigerant and labelled for that refrigerant (i.e. special cylinders for the recovery of refrigerant).
    • Cylinders shall be complete with pressure relief valves and associated shut-off valves in good working order.
    • Empty recovery cylinders are evacuated and, if possible, cooled before recovery occurs.
    • The recovery equipment shall be in good working order with a set of instructions concerning the equipment that is at hand and shall be suitable for the recovery of flammable refrigerants.
    • In addition, a set of calibrated weighing scales shall be available and in good working order.
    • Hoses shall be complete with leak-free disconnect couplings and in good condition.
    • Before using the recovery machine, check that it is in satisfactory working order, has been properly maintained, and that any associated electrical components are sealed to prevent ignition in the event of a refrigerant release.
    • Consult the manufacturer if in doubt.
    • Opening of the refrigeration systems shall not be done by brazing.
    • The recovered refrigerant shall be returned to the refrigerant supplier in the correct recovery cylinder, and the relevant Waste Transfer Note arranged.
    • Do not mix refrigerants in recovery units especially not in cylinders.
    • If compressors or compressor oils are to be removed, ensure that they have been evacuated to an acceptable level to make certain that flammable refrigerant does not remain within the lubricant.
    • The evacuation process shall be carried out before returning the compressor to the suppliers.
    • Only electric heating of the compressor body shall be employed to accelerate this process.
    • When oil is drained from a system, it shall be carried out safely.

Pre-Installation

Package Contents

Electrical Requirements

Specific electrical requirements are listed in the chart below. Follow the requirements for the type of plug on the power supply cord.

WARNING:

• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
• Do not remove the ground prong.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, electrical shock or death.

Recommended Grounding Method

• This dehumidifier must be grounded. This dehumidifier is equipped with a power supply cord with a three-prong grounding plug.
• The cord must be plugged into a properly grounded three-prong outlet, grounded by all local codes and ordinances.
• If a properly grounded outlet is not available, it is the customer’s responsibility to have a properly grounded three-prong outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Customer’s Responsibility

• To contact a qualified electrician.
• To ensure that the electrical installation is adequate and conforms to the national electrical code. ANSI/NFPA
• 70-last edition, and all local codes and ordinances.

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:

• National Fire Protection Association
• 1 Batterymarch Parkf
• Quincy, MA 02169-7471
• www.nfpa.org.
• Wiring Requirement
• Power supply 115V 103,5V min. 126.5V max.
• Time-delay fuse (or circuit breaker) 15A

Location Requirements

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or property when using this appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

• Do not locate outdoors. This dehumidifier is intended for indoor, and residential use only. This dehumidifier is not recommended for commercial use.
• Allow at least 12 to 18 inches (30.5 cm to 45.7 cm) of space on the rear and sides of the dehumidifier for models with back louvre and above the dehumidifier for models with top louvers.
• You will need a surface strong enough to support the dehumidifier when its bucket is full of water.
• You will need a surface level enough to keep the water from spilling when the bucket is full of water.
• Do not block the louvres of the unit.
• Never operate this dehumidifier in an area that is likely to accumulate standing water.
• If this condition develops, for your safety disconnect the power supply before stepping into the water.

Operation

• Before turning on the dehumidifier, be sure that the bucket is empty and fits into the dehumidifier.
• Humidity displayed is between 30% and 90% relative humidity.
  • NOTE: In the event of a power failure, your dehumidifier will operate at the previous settings when the power is restored.
• Humidity can be set between 30% and 80% relative humidity. It’s important to set the desired humidity level to an achievable setting. To ensure energy-efficient operation, only use the dehumidifier in a closed space, with no open windows or other sources of moist air (to avoid continuous running).
• Operating temperature is between 38°F to 90°F (3.2°C to 32.2°C). At temperatures of 38°F (3.2°C) or less, water freezes inside the product. At temperatures over 90°F (32.2°C), the internal temperature of the product trips a protective device which deactivates the product to avoid product damage.
• The compressor has a 3-minute delay before restarting. If the product is stopped and immediately restarted, to protect the compressor there is a 3-minute delay until the compressor restarts.
• When the dehumidifier is operating, the indoor temperature will rise. The dehumidifier does not have a cooling/heating function. Heat is generated during operation, so the room temperature may be increased by about 6°F (3°C) depending on the usage conditions (indoor temperature, size of the room).

Using the Control Panel

• NOTE: The symbols may be different from these models, but the functions are similar.
• NOTE: Set point is relative humidity: lower is more dry, higher is less dry.

POWER ON OR OFF

• Press POWER to turn on or off the dehumidifier.

DESIRED HUMIDITY MODE

• Press and release MODE until you see the symbol for the desired humidity setting. Operating modes are Auto Dry, Continuous or Manual Set.
• Auto Dry – The dehumidifier will operate in dry mode only. The fan speed is set automatically. The desired humidity is set to 50% automatically.
• Continuous – The dehumidifier will operate continuously. The fan speed can be adjusted. The desired humidity can not be adjusted.
• Manual Set – The dehumidifier will operate at the selected fan speed to the set humidity level. If the humidity level of the room is higher than the desired humidity setting, the compressor will turn on. If the humidity level of the room is lower than the desired humidity setting, the compressor will turn off, as well as the fan.
• NOTE: The de-icing function will turn off the compressor if a low-temperature condition occurs. When the de-icer senses the correct operating temperature the compressor will cycle back on. Some freezing is normal when dehumidifiers are used at low temperatures.

EMPTY BUCKET LIGHT

• If this light is on, the fan and the compressor will stop running. This light indicates that you need to check:
• If the bucket is full, empty it and re-install the bucket. If the bucket is not in position, remove the bucket and re-install it. Make sure the bucket fits into the dehumidifier and the bucket light is off, or the dehumidifier will not run.

FAN SPEED

• Press FAN to select fan speed.
• Choose LOW, HIGH or AUTO.
• LOW – Reach the desired humidity setting with a lower sound level.
• HIGH – Will more quickly reach the desired humidity setting.
• AUTO – Achieves set humidity at normal speed.
• NOTE: Once the relative humidity of the room hits the desired setting, the compressor will stop and the fan will be off periodically. The fan may periodically turn on, to read the humidity level, without the compressor running.

HUMIDITY LEVEL

• Press the Plus or Minus button to set the desired humidity level. The desired humidity in the digital display will flash for 5 seconds after operation.
• Actual room humidity will be displayed after 5 seconds of flashing the desired humidity.
• NOTE: Humidity can only be adjusted manually in Manual Set mode. In Continuous and Auto Dry modes, the humidity level is set automatically.

DIGITAL DISPLAY

• The display shows relative humidity or time (depending on the setting).
• When the dehumidifier operates in Manual Set mode, the display shows the relative humidity of the room.
• When the timer is selected, the display shows the time when the dehumidifier will turn on or off, depending on the setting.

TIMER

To set the Timer for a 30-minute to a 24-hour delay before the dehumidifier is turned off (the dehumidifier must be On):

• Press TIMER. The timer indicator light will come on, and the display will flash. The display will show the remaining time before the dehumidifier turns off.
• Press the Plus or Minus button to change the delay time, from 30 minutes to 24 hours.

To set the Timer to turn on the dehumidifier, with the previous setting:

• Turn off the dehumidifier.
• Press TIMER. The timer indicator light will flash. The display will show the remaining time before the dehumidifier will turn on.
• Press the Plus or Minus button to change the delay time, from 30 minutes to 24 hours.

To clear the Timer delay program:

• Press TIMER once after it has been programmed. The display will show the remaining time. While the display is showing the remaining time, press TIMER again. The timer indicator light will turn off.
• NOTE: Dehumidifier can be either on or off.

To see the remaining time:

• Press TIMER once after it has been programmed. The display will show the remaining time.
• NOTE: Empty the water bucket before setting the timer function. If the water bucket becomes full during the Timer function, the Empty Bucket light goes on and dehumidification stops.

CLEAN FILTER

• When the Clean Filter indicator light is on, remove, clean and replace the air filter. See “Cleaning the Air Filter”.
• Press the Clean Filter button to reset the filter monitor.
• NOTE: When the light is on, it will remain on for 180 hours or until you press the Clean Filter button.

Normal Sounds

• When your dehumidifier is operating normally, you may hear sounds such as:
  • Air movement from the fan.
  • Clicks from the thermostat cycling.
  • A high-pitched hum or pulsating noise is caused by the high-efficiency compressor cycling on and off.

Care and Cleaning

Draining the Dehumidifier – Bucket Draining

• If a floor drain is not available, or you do not plan to run your dehumidifier continuously, you may want to simply empty the bucket.
• Unplug the product before removing the water bucket. If the bucket is removed while the product is operating, the compressor will stop. Grasp the bucket sides to slide out bucket (E). Lift the bucket (E) up by the handle (D). Pour water into a sink or tub.
• Fold down the handle (D) and reinstall the bucket (E).
• WARNING: Sickness Hazard Do not drink water collected in the water bucket. Doing so can result in sickness.

IMPORTANT:

• If the Empty Bucket light comes on, the dehumidifier will not operate.
• The bucket may need to be emptied or re-installed.

NOTE:

• If the water bucket is removed immediately after turning off the dehumidifier, the water remaining in the heat exchanger may drip inside the water bucket storage area. Remove the water with a soft cloth.
• While cleaning, do not touch the water level float.
• Clean the water bucket once a week during use.
• If the ambient temperature is low, there is less moisture in the air for the product to remove.

Gravity Draining

If you plan to run your dehumidifier continuously, you can choose direct draining by attaching a garden hose to the unit. Please note that a garden hose is not included.

• Turn off the dehumidifier and unplug the power supply cord.
• Unscrew the connector cover on the side of the unit.
• Remove bucket.
• Attach a garden hose (1) to the drain hose connector (2) on the inside of the dehumidifier. Securely attach the hose to be sure there is no water leak.
• Place the other end of the garden hose into a floor drain. Check to see that the hose lies flat and is in the drain.
• Make sure all the parts of the hose are on a lower level than the hose connector on the dehumidifier. Also, the outlet of the hose should be at least 5.5 in. lower than the hose connector. The hose should not be kinked or pinched.
• Reinstall bucket.

NOTE:

• A garden hose is sold separately.
• The drain hose’s inner diameter should be greater than 1/2 in.
• The connector is designed for North American garden hoses only.
• IMPORTANT: In North America the garden hose connectors are 3/4 in. diameter straight (non-tapered) thread with a pitch of 11.5 threads per inch (male part has an outer diameter of 1-1/16 in. (26.99 mm).

NOTE:

• To use the bucket without the garden hose, simply remove the garden hose, then reinstall the bucket.
• The bucket must be installed and properly aligned for the dehumidifier to operate with or without a garden hose connected.

Cleaning the Air Filter

• The air filter is removable for easy cleaning. A clean filter helps remove dust, lint, and other particles from the air and is important for the best operating efficiency.
• Check the filter every two weeks to see whether it needs cleaning.
• Turn off the dehumidifier.
• Remove the air filter (E).
• You may use a vacuum cleaner to clean the air filter. If the air filter is dirty, wash it in warm water with a mild detergent.

NOTE:

• Do not wash the air filter in the dishwasher or use any chemical cleaner.
• Air-dry dry filter completely before reinstalling it to ensure maximum operating efficiency.
• Reinstall the air filter.
• Turn on the dehumidifier.

Cleaning the Exterior

• Turn off the dehumidifier and unplug the power supply cord.
• Dust the surface of the unit with a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner.

Cleaning the Water Bucket

• Every few weeks, rinse the inside of the water bucket with a mild detergent to avoid the growth of mould, mildew and bacteria.

Water level float

• The dehumidifier’s water bucket (2) has a water level float (1).
• Do not damage or remove the bucket’s water level float. If the float is not properly in place, the Empty Bucket light will turn on, preventing operation, and could result in leaking.

Troubleshooting

Before calling for service, please try the suggestions below.

MORE INFO

• For questions about features, operation/ performance, parts or service, call: 1-877-465-3566
• Operating hours: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST. Saturday-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST.
• Language: English and Spanish
• Model: HD3524
• ITM. / ART. 2425303

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