Amcor Dehumidifier AD 400E User Guide

OneYear LimitedWarranty  
Amcor, Inc. (“Amcor”) warrants the original retail purchaser (“Purchaser”) purchasing in the  
United States that the Amcor product with which this warranty is enclosed is free from defects  
in materials and workmanship.  
Amcor’s sole obligation under this warranty is to replace, or at Amcor’s discretion, to repair,  
free of charge, all defective parts, for a period of one (1) year from date of original purchase.  
ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS SIMILARLY LIMITEDTO ONE (1)  
YEAR FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE AND NO ACTION BASED UPON ANY  
IMPLIE
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AFTER EXPIRATION OF ONE (1)YEAR FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,so the above limitation  
may not apply to you.  
Dehumidifier  
Owner’s Manual  
For model AD 400E  
The provisions of this warranty shall not apply to any product which in Amcor’s judgment has  
been (1) subject to misuse or neglect. (2) damaged in an accident. (3) used for a purpose for  
which it was not designed, or (4) repaired or altered in any way that adversely affected its  
performance or reliability.  
To obtain warranty service, the defective product or part must be shipped or delivered to:  
Amcor’s authorized service center. All postage,insurance and shipping charges are the responsibility  
of the Purchaser and are not included in this warranty.  
AMCOR NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSO
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OTHER ( LIABILITY IN CONNECTIONWITH ITS PRODUCTS,THEREARE NOWARRANTIES  
WHICH EXTEND BEYONDTHE DESCRIPTION ONTHE FACE HEREOF. NO RESPONSIBILITY  
ISASSUMED FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESTHAT MAY RESULT FROM  
THE USE OFANAMCOR PRODUCT,NOR FORTHE DAMAGES DUETOACCIDENT, ABUSE,  
LACK OF RESPONSIBLE CARE,THE AFFIXING OF ANY UNAUTHORIZED ATTACHMENT,  
LOSS OF PARTS, OR USEATAVOLTAGE OTHERTHAN SPECIFIED. Some states do not allow  
the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations may not  
apply to you.  
Amcor disclaims all liabilities for defects or damages caused by use of replacement parts obtained  
from or by service at any service center other than Amcor’s authorized service center.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
Product: AMCOR Dehumidifier  
Model: AD 400E  
Leave  
upright at  
least 2 hours  
before use!  
Date Purchased:_____________________________________ Production Code:________  
It is important that you read  
these instructions before  
using your new purchase and  
we strongly recommend that  
you keep them in a safe place  
for future reference.  
Dear Customer: Please keep this warranty for your record. DO NOT return it.  
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Table of Contents  
Troubleshooting  
Never try to repair or dismantle the dehumidifer yourself. Tampering with the unit  
may result in the loss of warranty and can endanger the user and property.  
Problem  
Cause  
Solution  
THANK YOU..............................................................................................................................1  
No power supply.  
Unit is not turned on.  
Plug power cord firmly into outlet.  
T
u
rn the unit on.  
The Unit  
Important Safeguards ...............................................................................................................................................1  
Does Not Operate  
SPECIFIC
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PARTS ...........................................................................................................................................3  
Humidity is set lower  
than room humidity.  
Set humidity higher.  
Air filter is dirty and/or  
blocked.  
Clean the filter.  
SPECIAL FEATURES...................................................................................................................4  
Automatic Dehumidification....................................................................................................................................4  
Continuous Drainage.
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Air Filter.........................................................................................................................................................................4  
Dehumidifying  
Capacity (moisture  
removal) low  
Ambient room temperature  
too low.  
Increase the room temperature.  
Improve the airflow.  
Set humidity higher.  
OPERATION ..............................................................................................................................5  
Control Panel................................................................................................................................................................5  
Operation Instruction.................................................................................................................................................5  
Humidity Setting.........................................................................................................................................................5  
Alarm Indicator............................................................................................................................................................5  
Defrost...........................................................................................................................................................................5  
Installing the Drainage Hose...................................................................................................................................6  
Maintaining Set Humidity Level..............................................................................................................................6  
Poor airflow circulation/  
obstruction.  
Humidity is set lower  
than room humidity.  
There are windows or  
doors opened.  
Check that the doors and windows  
are closed.  
Relative Humidity  
setting not reached  
after long period of  
operation  
Area/room is too large for  
the capacity of the dehumidifier  
MAINTENANC
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How toTake Out the Filter.......................................................................................................................................7  
Cleaning the Filter ......................................................................................................................................................7  
End of Season Storage..............................................................................................................................................7  
Alarm  
The condensation discharge  
hose is not positioned  
correctly or is bent  
Check the hose is correctly positioned.  
Disconect and reconnect the appliance.  
Indicator On  
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................9  
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Defrost Light On  
Check if temperature is  
above 41
°
.  
If temperature is not above 41
°
F and light  
still on,stop unit.Temperature is too low.  
Air filter is dirty.  
Clean Air Filter.  
Air inlet/outlet grills  
are obsructed.  
Clear Air Inlet/Outlet grills.  
If you have any questions regarding the operation of the AD 400 E  
please contact AMCOR at 1-866-361-2233  
If this product is defective or not working properly,  
please DO NOT return to your retail store.  
Please contact Amcor for service or technical assistance  
Amcor Inc.  
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Maintenance - End of Season Storage  
Thank You!  
Thank you for choosing thisAmcor Dehumidifier. This owner's Manual will provide you with valuable  
information necessary for the proper care and maintenance of your new appliance. If properly  
maintained, your dehumidifier will give you many years of trouble-free operation. Please take a few  
moments and read the instructions thoroughly and familiarize yourself with all of the operational  
aspects of this appliance.  
Draining theWaterTray  
For storage or in case of pump failure and before moving.  
Read all instructions before using this dehumidifier. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury  
to persons when using your dehumidifier, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:  
To empty the internal tank remove the rubber plug under the unit.  
After draining all the water, reinsert the rubber plug.  
Important Safeguards  
1. After transporting the dehumidifier, wait 2 hours before using it.  
2. Do not store or use gasoline, oil, sulphur or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this  
or any other appliance. Do not install the appliance near source of heat. Read product labels carefully.  
Common sense and caution must be used when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.  
3. This appliance must be used by adults only. Do not allow children to play with the appliance.  
Do not leave children unattended in an area where the appliance is operating. Do not allow  
them to sit or stand on the appliance.  
4. This appliance is designed to dehumidify domestic living areas, and must not be used for other  
purposes. It must be operated in an enclosed area to be most effective.  
Close all doors, windows, and other outside openings to the room.  
5. The appliance must not be modified in any way, as any modifications may be extremely dangerous.  
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or  
has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination,  
repair or adjustment.  
7. The use of accessory attachments is not recommended by the appliance manufacturer.  
It may cause injuries.  
8. Do not use outdoors.  
9. For your safety and protection, this dehumidifier is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug on the  
power cord. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from  
the plug.  
10. Your dehumidifier must plug directly into a properly grounded and polarized three-prong outlet.  
If the wall outlet will not accept a three prong plug, or if you are not sure the outlet is adequately grounded  
or protected by a time delay (use or circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician install the proper outlet.  
Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.  
Tray  
11. Never unplug the dehumidifier by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and  
pull straight out from the outlet. Do not pinch, bend, or knot the power cord.  
12. Always remove the plug from the socket before performing cleaning or maintenance operations and  
when not in use.  
13. Do not place heavy or hot objects on the top of the appliance.  
14. Clean the air filter every two weeks.  
15. The appliance must always remain upright or laid on one side during transportation.  
Remember to drain the tank before transporting the appliance.  
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Specifications  
Maintenance  
Always unplug the unit from the wall outlet before beginning cleaning.  
The unit is equipped with a washable filter. Follow the instructions below to remove and clean it.  
How to Remove Filter  
Take out the air filter by pressing the top of the air inlet grill (as shown in fig.1).  
Model Number  
AD 400E  
Pull out the grill (fig.2) and extract the filter (fig.3).  
Power Supply  
120V / 60Hz / 1 Phase  
446W / 3.92A  
43.5 pints / Day  
R-22 / 11.8 oz.  
46.3 lbs.  
Power Consumption  
Humidity Removal Capacity  
Refrigerant  
Weight  
Dimensions  
16"W x 28"D x 10"H  
fig.2  
fig.3  
fig.1  
Cleaning the Filter  
• Wash
 
filter in warm wate
r
.  
• Shake out excess water, lay flat, away from heat, until thoroughly dry.  
• Do not use hot water, solvents, detergent, or abrasive, material to clean filter.  
This may damage the element.  
• Clean filter every two weeks.  
To clean the outside of unit, use moist cloth. Avoid detergent and abrasive wipes.  
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