Before Calling For Service - Sharp DW-209EX Operation Manual

Before Calling for Service

If you think the unit is not working poperly, check the following points before calling for
service.
Symptoms
Unit does not operate
when power ON/OFF but-
ton is pressed.
Dehumidification capacity
has dropped.
Humidity does not reduce
in any of the operating
mode.
Displayed humidity is
different from actual humi-
dity.
Operation is noisy.
Water is leaking.
The unit repeats operating
and stopping.
The "High-temperature"
indicator on the liquid-
crystal display blinks and
the operation stops.
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Check Points
Has it been 3 minutes or more after inserting power plug? (
Is the water tank installed properly?
Is the water tank full?
Is the unit plugged in properly?
Has there been a power failure?
Does the time indication part of TIMER on the liquid-crystal display express
alternately the figure " " • (full stop). If so, contact the shop you purchased
after pulling out the power plug.
Has the usable period (about 6 months) of the filter passed or is the filter clogged?
Is the front filter clogged?
Is the air outlet or intake obstructed?
Is the temperature and humidity of your room too low?
Is the operation mode set to air purification?
Is your room too big?
Are the windows or doors opened and closed frequently?
Are there any devices that produce water vapor in the same area, such as a
kerosene heater?
Is the operation mode set to air purification?
Displayed humidity is not accurate when the water tank is full or when the unit
is just turned on.
Displayed humidity indicates the ambient humidity around the unit. This may
be different to the humidity in a different location in the same room.
Is the dehumidifier properly installed on a stable base?
Is the floor flat?
When the unit starts its operation at a low temperature, the sound might in-
crease for several seconds. (The time depends on the temperature condition.)
Has the unit been knocked over, or has it been tilted or dropped?
Is the pipe connection or hose connection for continuous drainage in place?
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Is humidity automatically controlled by AUTO DRY mode or ROOM DRY opera-
tion? ( 12)
If the " High-temperature " still continues to appear after checking it again
based on page 5 "Cautions for use", contact the shop you purchased or your
dealer after pulling out power plug.
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