Kenmore 407.52501 Dehumidifier User Manual


 
Problem _ Possible Causes Solutions
Dehumidifier does not The dehumidifieris un- Make sure thedehumidifier's plugis pushed
start, plugged, completelyintothe outlet.
The fuse is blownt cir- Check the house fuse t circuit breaker box and
cult breaker is tripped, replace fuse or reset breaker.
i Dehumidifier has The dehumidifier automaticaliy turns offwhen
reached the user set either conditionoccurs. Change to a lower
humidity level orthe setting or empty the water bucket and replace
bucket is full. properly.
Bucket is not inthe The bucket must be in place and securely
proper position, seated for the dehumidifier to operate.
Power Failure. There is a protectivetime delay (up to 3 rain.)
to prevent trippingof the compressor overload.
Forthis reason, the unit may not start normal
dehumidification for 3 min. after it is powered
back on.
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Dehumidifier isnot Not enough time allowed When first installed, allow at least 24 hours to
operating as for unit to remove tools- achieve the desired humidity level.
Intended. ture.
Airflowis restricted. Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or
furniture blocking the side or back of the de-
humidifier.
Dirty filter. See the Cleaning The Air Filter section
The user set Humidity To reduce moisture, press the down arrow
Level may not be set low button to lower the percent humidity desired in
enough, theroom, or set the dehumidifier to COfor
continuous operation.
Doors and windows may Check that all doors, windows, and other
not be closed tightly, openings are securely closed.
Water is not draining Make sure the drain isplaced below the drain
through drain hose connectornozzle to allow gravity to drainthe
iwater (Refer to Gravity Drain Hose section in
:this manual).
Room temperature istoo Moisture removal isbest at higher room tern-
tow. peratures. Lower room temperatures will re-
duce the moisture removal rate. This model is
designed to operate at temperatures above
41°F.
Filter Indicator is ]it. Filter needs to be Once filter has been cleaned, press the FIL-
icleaned every 250 hours TER button for 3 seconds to turn the filter
of use. indicator off.
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