Kenmore 251.907Q1 Dehumidifier User Manual


 
Before
calling
for
service,
try
the
suggestions
below
to
see
whether
you
can
solve
your
problem
without
outside
helP.
PROBLEMS
CHECK
POINT
SOLUTIONS
Dehumidifier
does
not
work
when
pressing
the
POWER
ON
button.
ls the
power
cord
Plugged
into
a
grounded 3-Prong
outlet?
ls
BUCKET
FULL
light
on?
Does
BUCKET
FULL
light
appear
after
emPtYing
the
water
bucket?
Plug
the
power cord
securelY
into
a
grounded 3-Prong
outlet.
Empty
the
water
bucket
and
re-install.
Check
the
float
switch
to
make
sure
it is
free
and
not
obstructed.
Dehumidifier
is
operating,
but
the
dehumidification
function
does
not
work.
ls the
compressor
runnlng
as
well
as
the
fan?
ls there
frost
on
the
coils?
The
unit
may
be
in
the defrost
mode.
The
fan
is running
but
not
the
compressor.
The
unit
will
return
to
dehumidification
automatically.
Loud
noise
and/
or
vibration
during
operation.
ls the
unit
on
a
level
surface?
Move
the
unit
to
a
level
surface.
Sounds.
Sounds
like
flowing
water
during
and
after
oPeration.
It makes
a
pinging
sound.
This
is the
normal
sound
of
the
refrigerant
flowing
through
the
coils.
Normal
sound
of
exPansion
and
contraction
caused
by
temperature
changes.
Dehumidification
function
is
inefficient
Are
the
filters
and
grills
dirtY?
ls indoor
temPerature
under
65'F?
Clean
the
SIDE
GRILL
and
AIR
FILTER.
Although
the
unit
will
dehumidify
at
temperatures
below
65
degrees,
there
is a
potential
for frost
to develop
which
may
inhibit
the
unit's
efficiency
Unit
is discharging
warm
air.
Normal:
Compressor
and
electric
motor
discharge
nominal
heat.
Water
does
not
drain
through
hose.
Check
the
DRAIN
CONNEC-
TOR.
ls
it installed
correctlY?
Check
the
drain
hose
for
kinks
or
obstructions.
ls
PUMP
light
on?
Re-install
drain
hose
according
to
this
manual.
Flatten
the
hose
or
remove
block-
age.
Turn
on
the
pumP.
Water
does
not
drain
through
garden hose.
Check
the
DRAIN
CON-
NECTOR
making
sure
it
is
installed
securelY.
Check
the
garden hose
for
tangles
or
folds.
Re-install
it according
to this
manual.
Flatten
the
hose
or
remove
block-
age.
Water
does
not
drain
through
pump
drain
hose.
Check
the
connecting
hose
for
tangles
or
folds.
Does
pump
disPlaY
light
appear?
Re-install
drain
hose
according
to
this
manual.
Flatten
the
hose
or
remove
blockage.
Turn
on
the
pumP.