Warranty

All Ideal Air products come with a 1 year warranty. At our option, we will
OWNER’S MANUAL
either repair or replace any Ideal Air unit that fails with in the first 12 months
from purchase due to a manufacturer’s defect.

For warranty claims contact

the Customer Care Center
1-866-646-4332 Dehumidifiers

For questions about using your

product call Ideal Air Support
1-877-9-IDEAL-1

5408 NE 88th St., Bldg. A

Vancouver, WA 98665
www.ideal-air.com
A division of Sunlight Supply
IMPORTANT!
Before operating this product, please read the
instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

All design and specifications are subject to change without notice for
product improvement. Consult with the sales agency or manufacturer for
details, updates and other information.
 Table of Contents

PLEASE BE RESPONSIBLE SAFETY INFORMATION

Warning ............................................................2
Caution .............................................................2
Electrical Information ........................................ 3

CONTROL PANEL
Control Panel Keys and Functions ................... 4
Other Features ................................................. 5
DO NOT dispose of this product
in the trash, on the landscape or PARTS, PLACEMENT & OPERATION
into any unsorted waste stream! Parts Identification ............................................ 6
It may contain hazardous substances Placement and Operation................................. 7
that can leach into groundwater and
find their way into the food chain.
REMOVING COLLECTED WATER
This unit contains VALUABLE RESOURCES When Bucket is Full.......................................... 8
that are easy to turn in for recycling and Continuous Drain.............................................. 8
re-use. Services available may include:

A. Municipal Collection Systems: Most cities and towns CARE & MAINTENANCE
have established programs where electronic waste can Cleaning and Storing ........................................ 9
be turned in for recycling free of charge.
B. Retailer Return: When buying a new product, many
retailers will take back an old product free of charge. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
C. Manufacturer Return: Many manufacturers accept Troubleshooting Tips ...................................... 10
old products for recycling free of charge.
D. Scrap Dealers: Many scrap dealers will buy old
electronics or take them free of charge.

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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be CAUTION
followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage.
Do not cover the intake or ! Care should be taken when Do not use in areas
The seriousness is classified by the following indications. exhaust openings with using the unit in a room with where chemicals are
cloths or towels. the following persons: handled.
WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
A lack of air flow can lead Infants, children, elderly people, This will cause the unit
This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property. to overheating and fire. and people not senstive to deterioration due to
CAUTION chemicals and solvents
humidity.
dissolved in the air.
Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.
Never insert your finger or Do not place heavy objects on the Do not climb up on
Never do this. other foreign objects into grilles power cord and take care so that or sit on the unit.
or openings. Take special care the cord is not compressed.
to warn children of these
Always do this. dangers. There is danger of fire or You may be injured if you
electric shock. fall or if the unit falls over.
It may cause electric shock
WARNING or failure of appliance.

Do not exceed the rating Do not operate or stop the Do not damage or use an ! Always insert the filters
! If water enters the unit, turn Do not place flower
of the power outlet or unit by switching on or off unspecified power cord. securely. Clean filter the unit off and disconnect the vases or other water
connection device. the power. once every two weeks. power , contact a qualified container on top of
service technician.
Otherwise, it may cause electric It may cause electric shock or fire It may cause electric shock or fire. the unit.
shock or fire due to excess heat due to heat generation. Operation without filters It may cause failure of
generation. may cause failure. Water may spill inside the
appliance or accident. unit, causing insulation
Do not modify power cord Do not insert or pull out Do not place the unit near failure and electrical
length or share the outlet plug with wet hands. a heat source. shock or fire.
with other appliances
It may cause electric shock or It may cause electric shock. Plastic parts may melt and cause
fire due to heat generation. a fire.
! Disconnect the power if You should never try to take ! Before cleaning, turn off
strange sounds, smells, or apart or repair the unit by the power and unplug the ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
smoke comes from the unit. yourself. unit. The manufacturer’s nameplate is located on the rear panel of the unit and contains electrical and other
It may cause fire and electric It may cause failure of machine It may cause electrical shock or technical data specific to this unit.
shock. or electric shock. injury.
Be sure the unit is properly grounded. To minimize shock and fire hazards, proper grounding is important.
Do not use the machine near Do not drink or use the Do not take the water tank The power cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards.
flammable gas or combustibles, such water drained from the unit. out during operation.
as gasoline, benzene, thinner, etc.
Your unit must be used in a properly grounded wall receptacle. If the wall receptacle you intend to use is
It may cause an explosion or fire. It contains contaminants and It may cause a “tank full” protect of not adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician
could make you sick. the unit and cause electric shock. install the proper receptacle.
Ensure the receptacle is accessible after the unit installation.
CAUTION
Do not use extension cords or adapter plugs with this unit. However, if it is necessary to use an extension
Do not use the unit in small Do not put in places where ! Place the unit on a cord, use an approved “Dehumidifier” extension cord only (available at most local hardware stores).
spaces. water may splash onto the level, sturdy section
unit. of the floor. To avoid the possibility of personal injury, always disconnect the power supply to the unit, before installing
and/or servicing.
Lack of ventilation can cause Water may enter the unit and If the unit falls over, it may
overheating and fire. degrade the insulation. It may cause water to spill and
cause an electric shock or fire. damage belongings, or
cause electrical shock or
fire.

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Control Panel Control Panel

Clean Filter indicator light High Fan indicator light OTHER FEATURES
• Tank Full Light: Glows when tank is full, • Check Filter Light: The system begins
2 removed or positioned incorrectly. counting the time when the fan motor
switches on. At 250+ hours of operation,
Filter Turbo Fan • Auto Shut Off: Dehumidifier shuts off after
Filter the “Filter” light flashes once per second
Bucket 8 30 seconds when the water tank is full, to indicate air filter clearning is necessary.
Full Full Normal 3 Normal Fan missing or positioned incorrectly. Also, the After cleaning and replacing the filter, press
indicator indicator light unit will shut off automatically when desired
light the “Filter” key and the light will go off.
humidity setting is reached (on some models
Cont. Cont. On Off Auto defrost
the fan motor may continue running). • Auto Restart: If the unit stops due to a
1 4 • 3 Minute Delay: After the unit is stopped, power outage, it will automatically resume
it will not resume operation until 3 minutes operation at current settings when power
Timer is restored.
have passed to protect internal components.
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SETTING THE TIMER (NOTE: Timer can be set with unit Power ON or OFF)
Continuous operation Timer ON/OFF Auto defrost ON
ON indicator light indicator light indicator light 1. If power is ON, press the “Timer” key and the “Timer Off” indicator light illuminates. This
indicates that the Auto Stop program is initiated. Press the “Timer” key again to initiate
the Auto Start program. If power is OFF, press the “Timer” key and the “Timer On” indicator
light illuminates. This indicates that the Auto Start program is initiated. Press the “Timer” key
1 Continuous Operation 5 7 Adjustment Keys again to intiate the Auto Stop program.
Press to activate for continuous • SET HUMIDITY: From 35% to 85% RH
dehumidifer operation. 2. Press the or keys to adjust times up or down in increments of 0.5 hour up to
(Relative Humity) in 5% increments.
10 hours, then at 1 hour increments up to 24 hours. The control will count down the time
For drier air, press “ – ” to set a lower
2 Filter percent value. For damper air press
remaining until start. The selected time will register for 5 seconds and the system will
The clean filter indicator light will automatically revert back to displaying the previous humidity setting.
“ + ” to set a higher percent value.
come on after 250 hours of operation.
• SET TIMER: Set Auto Start and Auto 3. When the Auto Start and Auto Stop times are set within the same program sequence, the
After cleaning and replacing the filter,
Stop values from 0.0 to 24. “timer on” and “timer off” indicator lights illuminate to identify that both ON and OFF times
push “Filter” to reset and the light will
are now programmed.
go off.
6 Timer 4. Turning the unit ON or OFF at any time or adjusting the timer setting to 0.0 will cancel
Press to initiate the Auto Start and
3 Fan the Auto Start and Auto Stop functions. When display window shows “P2” these functions
Press to select either High or Normal Auto Stop feature. Use the “ – ” and
will also be cancelled.
fan speed. Set to High for maximum “ + ” keys to set values.
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moisture removal. When humidity has
been reduced (or quieter operation is 8 Digital Display
Shows humidity levels (35-80%) or ERROR/PROTECTION CODES
preferred) set to Normal.
timer settings (00-24) while setting. AS – Humidity sensor error. Unplug unit and plug back in. If error repeats, call for service.
Also displays actual room humidity
4 Power ON/OFF levels (30-90% Relative Humidity)
ES – Temperature sensor error. Unplug unit and plug back in. If error repeats, call for service.
P2 – Water tank is full or in wrong position. Empty tank and replace correctly.
during operation (± 5% accuracy).
EC – Unit malfunction. Check to make sure working environment is between 41ºF/5ºC and
95ºF/35ºC. If so, and error repeats, call for service.
NOTE: The Control Panel on the unit you purchased may be slightly different than shown.

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Parts Identification Placement and Operation

FRONT PLACEMENT
1 This unit must be operated in an enclosed area to be most effective. Make sure to close
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2 doors, windows and other outside openings to the room. Do not place the unit near a clothes
3 1 Control Panel dryer, heater or radiator.
4 2 Air Intake Grille At least
3 Air Outlet Grille NOTE: Operating the unit in a basement will have little or 16" (40cm)

4 Air Filter (behind the grille) no effect in drying an adjacent enclosed area (such as a Air outlet
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closet) unless there is adequate air circulation in grille
5 5 Water Tank and out of the adjacent area.
6 Top Carrying Handle (both sides)
• Do not use outdoors.
• This dehumidifier is intended for indoor WALL
residential use only. It should not be used A LL
W
for commercial or industrial applications. Air intake
REAR • Place the dehumidifier on a smooth, level grille
A
surface strong enough to support the unit A
with a full tank of water. Fig. 1
A
4 1 Drain Hose Outlet • Allow at least 8" (20cm) of air space on all A
2 Wheel Caster sides and 16" (40cm) above for adequate A = At least 8" (20cm)
air circulation. (Fig. 1)
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3 Power Cord and Plug • Place the unit in an area where the temperature NOTE: Make sure wheel casters
will not fall below 41ºF/5ºC. The coils can become can move freely. Do not force the
4 Band (used only when
covered with frost below 41ºF/5ºC, which unit over carpet or move it with
storing the unit) water in the bucket or it may tip
may reduce performance.
over and/or spill water.

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• Plug the unit into a grounded electrical socket only.
• Do not connect the dehumidifier to an outlet being used for other electrical appliances.
ACCESSORIES
• When first using the dehumidifier, operate it continuously for 24 hours.
Nipple (1) Hose Adapter (1) Screws (2) • This unit is designed to operate in a working environment between 41ºF/5ºC and 95ºF/35ºC.
• If the unit is switched off and then switched on again quickly, allow approximately 3 minutes for
previous operation to resume.
• Make sure the water tank is correctly fitted, otherwise the unit will not operate properly.

NOTE: All illustrations in this manual are for explanation purposes only. The appearance of the NOTE: Empty the water tank before moving the unit, otherwise it may tip over and spill water.
unit you purchased may be slightly different, but the operation and functions are the same.

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Removing Collected Water Care and Maintenance

WHEN THE INTERNAL TANK IS FULL Turn the dehumidifier off and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.
UNIT POWER OFF: 8 beeps, “FULL” indicator light flashes and “P2” displayed. 1. Clean the grille and case
UNIT POWER ON: Compressor stops, fan turns off after 30 seconds, 8 beeps, “FULL” • Use water and a mild detergent. Do not
indicator light flashes and “P2” displayed. use bleach or abrasives.
• Do not splash water directly onto the main
To remove tank for emptying: unit. Doing so may cause electrical shock,
1. Grip both handles firmly, slowly pull the tank straight out of rust or deterioration of the insulation.
the unit so water doesn’t spill. Do not place tank on floor • The air intake and outlet grilles get soiled easily.
because the bottom is uneven and it may tip over. Use a vacuum attachment or brush to clean.
2. Dispose of water immediately, dry out any residual
moisture in the tank and replace it back into the unit. 2. Clean the water tank
Tank MUST be seated securely for operation (unit will Every few weeks, clean the water tank to prevent
restart when tank is correctly positioned). the growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. Partially
fill the tank with clean water and add a little mild
NOTE: Do not touch any parts inside the unit as it may cause damage. Use firm, gentle detergent. Swish it around in the tank, empty Fig. 6
force when removing and replacing the tank. Banging the tank or seating it incorrectly may and rinse.
cause the unit to not operate.
or
NOTE: Do not use a dishwasher to clean the tank.
After cleaning, tank must be correctly placed and
CONTINUOUS DRAINING Fig. 2 securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate.
Water can be automatically emptied into a floor Nipple
drain by attaching a standard 5/16” ID water Hose Adapter 3. Clean the air filter
hose with female threaded end (not included). • Remove and clean air filter every two weeks
Drain Hose Outlet Cap based on normal operating conditions.
Install Drain Hose Assembly
UNIT • Remove the filter from the top of the unit
1. Push Nipple securely into Hose Adapter (Fig. 2)
BACK (Fig.6 ), or the bottom after removing
2. Remove water tank. Remove Drain Hose Outlet
Cap from Drain Hose Outlet on back of unit. Drain Hose Outlet tank (Fig. 7).
Fig. 7
Fig. 3 • Wash the filter with clean water, then dry.
3. Insert Drain Hose Assembly all the way into
Drain Hose Assembly Re-install the filter and replace tank.
Drain Hose Outlet on back of unit (Fig. 3).
4. Secure Drain Hose Assembly inside the unit CAUTION: DO NOT operate the dehumidifier
by using the 2 screws provided. (Fig. 4) without a filter because dirt and lint will clog
Replace tank. it and reduce performance.

Attach Drain Hose: 4. Storing the dehumidifier

1. Install the female threaded end of water hose • After turning off the unit, wait one day
onto Hose Adapter on back of unit (Fig. 5). Fig. 4 before emptying the tank to allow all
2. Route hose to a secure drainage location, Connector Drain Hose residual water to drain.
making sure there are no kinks and the hose • Clean the main unit, tank and air filter.
is draining flat or downhill from the unit.
BACK • Wrap the cord and bundle it with the band (Fig.8)
3. Start humidifier. Water Hose
• Cover the unit with a plastic bag and store
Hose Adapter
NOTE: When continuous drain feature is not upright in a dry, well-ventilated place.
being used, remove water hose from Adapter. Fig. 5
Fig. 8

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Troubleshooting Tips
Before calling service, review the chart below.
You may be able to quickly resolve the problem yourself.

Problem What to check

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Make sure the dehumidifier’s plug is pushed completely into the
Unit does not start outlet.
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box.
Dehumidifier has reached its preset level or bucket is full.
Water bucket is not in the proper position.

Did not allow enough time to remove the moisture.

Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture blocking the
front or back of the dehumidifier.
Dehumidifier does not The humidity control may not be set low enough.
dry the air as it should Check that all doors, windows and other openings are securely
closed.
Room temperature is too low, below 41˚F (5˚C).
There is a kerosene heater or something giving off water vapor
in the room.

The air filter is clogged.

The unit makes a loud The unit is tilted instead of upright as it should be.
noise when operating The floor surface is not level.

Frost appears on the This is normal. The dehumidifier has Auto defrost feature.
coils

Hose to connector or hose connection may be loose.

Water on floor Intend to use the bucket to collect water, but the back
drain plug is removed.

ES, AS, P2 and EC These are error or protection codes. See the bottom of Pg. 5
appear in the display in “Control Panel” section.

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