Troubleshooting - Sharp DW-J27A Operation Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before contact for service, check the following points to make sure that the problem is not a Main Unit malfunction.
The room becomes hot.
• The Main Unit generates heat during LAUNDRY DRY
operation and DEHUMIDIFY operation and the room
temperature will rise. Warm air will be come out from
the air outlet, but this is normal and does not indicate
a problem with the Main Unit.
The Main Unit does not dehumidify.
• The dehumidifi cation level varies with the size,
structure, temperature and humidity level of the room.
When room temperature or humidity level is low, the
dehumidifi cation level will be low in general.
• Check whether the Back Panel is clean.
• Check whether the air outlet or air inlet is not
blocked.
Sounds
• The Main Unit may make clicking or ticking sounds
when it is generating ions.
• The Main Unit may seem rather loud for the fi rst 2 to
3 minutes when the Main Unit is turned on. This is the
sound of the compressor starting-up and is perfectly
normal.
• A soft, swishing noise can be heard immediately after
the Main Unit is turned on or off, and also during
operation. This is the sound of the refrigerant fl owing
inside the Main Unit.
The sound is too loud.
• The Main Unit will sound loudly for the fi rst few
seconds upon power-on when the room temperature
is low.
• Check whether the Main Unit is placed on a stable
and level fl oor.
• Check whether the Back Panel is not clogged.
There is a discrepancy between the
Main Unit's Humidity Monitor and
another hygrometer in the room.
• There is a difference in the humidity level within the
same room.
• The sensor have different measurement parameters.
The water leaks.
• Check whether the main unit is placed horizontally.
• When draining continuous, check whether the hose is
inserted all the way seated.
ERROR DISPLAY
If error occurs repeatedly, contact the Sharp Service
Center.
EN-14
• If the Water Tank is full, drain
the water.
• If the Water Tank is not
properly placed, place the
Water Tank correctly.
• The Main Unit is operating
with the DEFROST mode.
• Laundry DRY (Auto)
operation has completed, and
the operation has stopped.
• The operation has stopped
with the Auto Off function.
• Unplug the Main Unit, wait
one minute, and then plug
the Main Unit in again.