ULINE Dehumidifiers User Guide

H-8554, H-8555
DEHUMIDIFIERS
1-800 -295-5510
uline.com

SAFETY

NOTE: Before installing and using a dehumidifier, read these instructions carefully. Store in a safe place for future reference.

• Always place the unit on a level surface.

• Never use or store gasoline or other flammable vapor or liquid near the unit.

• Maintain 12-18″ clearance around unit.
  Do not block or cover air inlet or outlet grilles.

• Unit must be connected to a correctly grounded power supply.

• Do not start or stop unit by inserting or pulling out power plug.

• Do not use an adapter plug or extension cord.

• Do not use near a bathtub, shower or swimming pool.

• Do not insert anything into the air outlet. Do not obstruct air inlet or outlet grilles.

• Do not let children play near unit.

• Always inspect cord for signs of damage before use.
  If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a manufacturer or a qualified service technician.

• When cleaning, always turn unit off and unplug the power cord.

• Recommended humidity levels:
  Spring/Summer: 35% – 45%
  Fall/Winter: 45% – 55%

• During normal operation, the dehumidifier will exhaust warm air from the top of unit.

• Emptying the bucket depends on how many pints of moisture the dehumidifier removes from the air. The number of times the bucket will be emptied depends on the unit’s model number. Emptying should be completed at full capacity.

| 24-HOUR PERIOD
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MODEL #| MOISTURE TO REMOVE(DOE RATING)| TIMES TO EMPTY
H-8554| 35 Pints| 4
H-8555| 50 Pints| 3

• Using a dehumidifier will balance the humidity level in the room, creating a more comfortable space. Over time, this humidity level stabilizes, resulting in less moisture accumulating in the air. As moisture level decreases, the dehumidifier will not need to collect as much moisture as seen in the previous operations.

NOTE: Do not be concerned if the dehumidifier is removing less moisture from the air or the bucket is taking longer to fill. The dehumidifier is working as intended and creating a more stable humidity level.
NOTE: There may be a small amount of water present in the bucket before using the dehumidifier for the first time. This is caused by preliminary factory testing.

FEATURES

| Removes up to 35 or 50 pints (depending on model) of moisture from
the air every 24 hours. This is not the bucket size.
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| Adjustable humidistat for precise humidity control.
| Mirage display shows ambient humidity level from across the room.
| Operates at temperatures down to 41°F.
| The automatic defrost function melts away ice from frozen coils.
| The three-speed fan allows user to select between maximum
dehumidifying power or quiet operation.
| Bucket full indicator and audible alarm signals when the bucket is full and
ready to be emptied.
| The ultra-quiet operation allows for use almost anywhere.
| Loss of power protection remembers settings when power is
interrupted.
| Auto-restart automatically continues operation when power is restored.
No need to manually restart the dehumidifier.
| The 24-hour timer automatically turns on and off the unit after the preset
time of 0.5 up to 24 hours.
| MyHome modes allow user to choose where the dehumidifier is operating
(Sleeping Space – 55%, Living Space – 50% or Basement – 45%).

CONTROL PANEL

OPERATION

WARNING! The dehumidifier must be upright for 24 hours prior to operating. This ensures the compressor will function as intended.

1. When first operating dehumidifier, run Continuous mode for 24 hours.

2. Power On and Off – Press the power button once to manually turn on the unit. Press the power button once more to turn off the unit.

3. Humidity Selection – Press the or buttons to choose desired humidity in the room. Each button press will change desired room humidity by 5%.
   The room humidity is selectable from 35-80% or continuous. The unit will cycle on and off to maintain chosen humidity level. If the dehumidifier is to operate continuously regardless of room humidity, press the mode button until “ ” is displayed. This will enable the continuous operation and the continuous indicator will light up on the control panel.

4. Fan Speed Control – Press the fan speed button to cycle through different fan speeds: quiet, high and low. Fan speed can be visually distinguished by the fan speed indicators on the control panel. For fast dehumidification, choose high. For moderate dehumidification, choose low. For quiet operation, choose quiet.

5. Timer Auto On – To program unit to automatically turn on, press the Timer button when unit is off.
   Press or to increase or decrease the timer in 30-minute increments up to 10 hours. After 10 hours, each press of the or buttons will increase timer in one-hour increments up to 24 hours. Once desired time is reached, unit will automatically turn on.

6. Timer Auto Shut-Off – To program unit to automatically turn off, press the timer button when unit is on. Each press of the or buttons will change the timer setting in 30-minute increments up to 10 hours. After 10 hours, each press of the or buttons will increase or decrease the timer in one-hour increments up to 24 hours.  Once desired time is over, unit will automatically power off.

7. MyHome Modes – Preset humidity level settings allow user to easily move the dehumidifier from room to room and select the corresponding mode for the location in which the dehumidifier is operating. Press the mode button to choose from sleeping space (55%), living space (50%) or basement (45%).

8. Child-Lock Mode – To lock the control panel, press and hold the timer button for three seconds. Locking the control panel prevents someone from accidentally changing settings. When locked, the lock indicator will light up. Press and hold the timer button for three seconds to unlock the control panel.

9. Mirage Display – Backlit display on the front of the dehumidifier, which shows the actual humidity level in room. Press the mirage button to turn on the mirage display and once again to turn off mirage display.
   NOTE: Fan will continue to run when the compressor is off. This allows unit to circulate air and operate more efficiently.

10.  Bucket Full – When water bucket is full, unit will automatically shut off, beep and the bucket full indicator will light up. Unit will not function until the water bucket is emptied and placed back into unit. The bucket should be cleaned every few weeks to prevent growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. Use a mild detergent to clean the bucket. Once clean,  completely dry bucket and replace in unit.
    NOTE: Hold bucket with both hands when emptying. (See Figure 1)

NOTE : When the water bucket is full or removed from a dehumidifier, the compressor will turn off, but fan may continue to run for a few minutes. A dehumidifier will not be removing moisture from the air at this time. When removing moisture from the air, the dehumidifier will exhaust warm air from top exhaust vent. Do not place a full bucket on floor because the  bottom of bucket is uneven.

LOCATION
A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have little or no effect on drying an adjacent enclosed storage area, such as a closet unless there is adequate circulation of air in and out of the area.

• Do not use outdoors. For indoor use only.

• Place on a smooth, level surface strong enough to support unit with full bucket of water.

• Allow at least 18″ of air flow on all sides. (See Figure 2)

• Place in an area where the temperature will not fall below 41°F. Coils can become covered with frost at temperatures below 41°F, which may reduce performance.

• Use in areas that have excessive moisture such as entryways, bathrooms, basements and laundry rooms.
  NOTE: Place unit away from a clothes dryer.

• Use to prevent moisture damage anywhere books or valuables are stored.

• Use the dehumidifier in a basement to help prevent moisture damage.

• Operate in an enclosed area to be most effective.

AUTOMATIC DEFROST
When frost builds up on evaporator coils, compressor will cycle off and fan will continue to run until frost disappears. When coils are completely defrosted, the compressor will automatically restart and dehumidification will begin.
CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE
GARDEN HOSE INSTALLATION AND SETUP
Attach a garden hose (not included) to a continuous drainage port on back of the dehumidifier. This will allow unit to run continuously (depending on selected humidity level)  without having to empty water bucket.

1.  Place on a level surface.
2.  Unscrew cap on back of unit to access hose nozzle.
3. Thread garden hose onto the accessible nozzle, lead to a floor drain and cut to length.
4. Ensure no kinks or knots are in hose.
5. Turn on unit. Press mode button until set to continuous.

NOTE: Placing a dehumidifier on an uneven surface or improperly installing hose may result in water filling bucket and causing unit to shut off. Empty bucket if shut-off occurs,  check dehumidifier location and hose for proper setup. The bucket must be in place and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING! Ensure power is off and the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet prior to performing any maintenance on unit.
CLEANING/REPLACING FILTER
WARNING! Do not operate the dehumidifier without the included filter. The clean filter indicator will illuminate every 250 hours of operation as a reminder to clean the filter.  A clean filter will keep unit operating at optimum performance.

1. To access filter, lift air inlet grille. (See Figure 3)
2. Remove filter from back of unit using thumbs to press down on filter tabs directly above filter.
3. Clean filter with warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly before replacing filter.
4. Once filter is completely dry, place back into unit.

Press the filter button to reset clean filter indicator.

CLEANING UNIT HOUSING

1. Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading.
2.  Clean the surface with a damp cloth and dry with a soft towel.

STORING/TRANSPORTING

1. Turn off the dehumidifier.
2. Unplug unit and secure the power cord to back of unit.
3. Clean or replace filter (see information at left).
4. Empty water in the bucket and rinse the bucket with a mild detergent. Dry bucket.
5.  Insert empty water bucket back into dehumidifier.
6. Unit is ready for storage or transportation.
7. Store in a cool, dry place.

NOTE: While in Pump Mode, if unit is turned off, the pump will remove the remaining water from the bucket prior to unit completely powering down. Pump indicator light will stay on  during this period. Do not unplug the power cord until the pump indicator light is off.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Dehumidifier does not
start.| A dehumidifier is unplugged.| Ensure power cord is pushed completely into outlet.
Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped.| Check house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker.
The dehumidifier has reached its
present level or the bucket is full.| The dehumidifier automatically turns off when either condition occurs.  Change to a lower setting or empty the water bucket and replace it  properly.
Bucket is not installed properly.| Bucket must be in place and securely seated for dehumidifier to operate.
Power failure.| A protective time delay (up to three minutes) prevents tripping of the compressor overload. For this reason, the unit may not start normal
dehumidification for three minutes after powered back on.
OPERATING ISSUE| CAUSES| RECOMMENDATIONS
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Dehumidifier does not remove adequate moisture from the dr.| Not enough time Glowed for unit to remove moisture.| When first listened. allow at least 24 hours to maintain the desired dryness.
Airflow is restricted.| Ensure there ore no curtains. blinds or furniture blocking front or back of unit. See the Location section on Paged.
Dirty filter.| See Cleoning/Replacing Filter on Page 5.
Humidly Control may not be set low enough.| For drier air. press the 7 button to lower the percent humidity desired in the room. or set the dehumidifier to ‘CV 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 moist at into the room.| Install dehumidifier away from dryer. Dryer should be vented outside.
Room temperature is too low.| Moisture removal is best at higher room temperatures. Lower room temperatures will reduce the moisture removal rate. This model is designed to operate at temperatures above 41°F.
Dehumidifier runs too much.| Area to be dehumidified is too large.| Capacity of the dehumidifier may not be adequate for room size or amount of moisture ki air.
Doors and windows are open.| Close all doors and windows to the outside.
Frost appears on cab.| Dehumidifier has recently been turned on or room temperature is below Alt| This is normal. Frost wil usually disappear within 60 minutes.
Controls camel be set.| The compressor will turn off and fan wit automatically continue to run for approximately three minutes at a fixed setting.| Ttis is normal. Walt approximately three minutes and set fan speed to desired level.
Fan noise| Ai is moving through unit.| This is normal.
Water on the floor| Hose connection may be loose.| Check the hose connection. See Continuous Drainage/Garden Hose Installation and Setup on Page 4.
Hose is attached but not draining into a drcin.| Disconnect hose if using bucket or place hose near a drain.
OPERATING ISSUE| CAUSES| RECOMMENDATIONS
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Unit will not turn on.| Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is Hipped.| Check house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Unit is on but fan is not running.| Dehumidifier has reached its
present level or bucket is full.| The dehumidifier automatically turns off when either condition occurs. Change to a lower setting or empty water bucket and replace properly.
Bucket is not In proper position.| Bucket must be in place and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate.
Power failure.| A protective time delay (up to three minutes) prevents hipping of the compressor overload. For this reason, the unit may not start normal dehumidification for three minutes after it Is powered back on.
Continuous Mode Is on, but water is draining in bucket.| An incorrect drain hose is Installed.| Garden hose must be used while operating in Continuous Mode.
Dehumidifier on an uneven surface.| Ensure unit is placed on a flat, level surface.

SELF-DIAGNOSING CODES

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E2| Condenser Overheat Protection
EH| Humidity Sensor Malfunction

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