Kenmore 407.52301 Dehumidifier User Manual


 
PrOblem"
Dehumidifierdoes not
start.
Possible Causes
Dehumidifier is not
operating as
intended.
The dehumidifier is un-
plugged.
The fuse is blown / cir-
cuit breaker istripped.
Dehumidifier has
reached the user set
humidity level or the
bucket is full
Bucket is notin the
)roper position.
Power Failure.
Not enough time al-
lowed for unit to remove
moisture.
Solutions
Make surethe dehumidifier's plugispushed
completelyintothe outlet.
Check thehouse fuse/ circuitbreaker box and
replace fuse or reset breaker.
The dehumidifier automaticaI]y turns off when
either condition occurs.Change to a lower
setting orempty thewater bucket and replace
)roperly.
The bucket must be in place andsecurely
seated for the dehumidifier to operate.
There is a protective time delay (up to3 rain.)
to prevent tdpping of the compressor overload.
For this reason, theunit may not start normal
dehumidification for 3 rain. after it ispowered
back on.
When first instal[ed, allow atleast 24 hoursto
achieve the desired humidity level.
Filter Indicator is lit. Filter needs to be Once filter has been cleaned, press the FIL-
cleaned every 250 hours TER button for 3 secondsto turnthe filter
of use. indicator off.
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Airflow is restricted. Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or
furniture b]ocking the side or back of the de-
humidifier.
Dirty filter. See the Cleaning The Air Filter section
The user set Humidity To reduce moisture, pressthe down arrow
Level may not be set low button tolower the percent humiditydesired in
enough, theroom, orset the dehumidifierto CO for
continuousoperation.
Doors andwindowsmay Check that all doors, windows, and other
not be closed tightly, openings aresecurely closed.
Water isnot draining Makesure the drain is placed below thedrain
throughdrain hose connectornozzle toal[owgravityto drain the
water (Refer to Gravity Drain Hose section in
thismanual).
Room temperature istoo Moistureremoval is best at higherroom tern-
low. _eratures. Lower roomtemperatures willre-
duce the moisture removal rate. This model is
designedto operate at temperatures above
41°F.