Dehumidifier Use & Care Guide Contents Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Installing dehumidifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Operating dehumidifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Removing and emptying water bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Water level float and automatic shutoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Caring for your dehumidifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 If you need assistance or service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 Part No. 1182965 Rev. A 2 Safety information Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or `"WARNING." These words mean: DANGER You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING -- To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury or sickness when using your dehumidifier, follow these basic precautions: · Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. · Do not remove ground prong. · Do not use an adapter. · Do not use an extension cord. -- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -- It is your responsibility to: · Install the dehumidifier according to the Installation Instructions. · Connect the dehumidifier only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct electrical supply and ground. See "Electrical requirements," page 3. · Unplug dehumidifier before servicing. · Do not drink water collected in the water bucket. Electrical requirements WARNING Grounding instructions: 3-prong ground-type outlet 3-prong ground plug 3 Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. A 115-volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.), 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker is recommended. Use a separate circuit to connect only the dehumidifier. ground prong power supply cord For your personal safety, this dehumidifier must be grounded. This dehumidifier is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3-prong ground plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong ground-type outlet, grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician. 4 Installinginformation Safety dehumidifier Keep all outside doors, windows and other openings closed when operating dehumidifier. Humid outdoor air will increase dehumidifier workload. Good air circulation is needed for best performance--allow at least 12-18 inches (30.5 45.7 cm) of air space on all sides of the dehumidifier. 12-18" (30.5 - 45.7 cm) 12-18" (30.5 - 45.7 cm) Install dehumidifier on a level floor strong enough to support the dehumidifier with a full bucket of water. Install your dehumidifier in an area where the temperature will not fall below 65°F (18.3°C). Lower temperatures will cause ice to form on coils. 65° (18.3°C) 65° (18.3°C) If ice forms on coils, some dehumidifiers will continue to run. Some dehumidifiers have a de-icer feature that will automatically shut the compressor off when ice forms. (Fan continues to run.) Unplug either type of dehumidifier until ice melts and room temperature rises. Operatinginformation Safety dehumidifier EMPTY/ADJUST BUCKET light: If this light is on, the dehumidifier is not running. This light indicates that you need to check: · If the bucket is full, empty bucket and replace. · If the bucket is not in position, remove bucket and replace. Make sure the bucket fits all the way into the dehumidifier and the light is off, or dehumidifier will not run. 5 DRYNESS CONTROL: This controls the amount of moisture in the room. Turn the control knob clockwise for more drying. Turn the control knob counterclockwise for less drying. Turn control knob to "NORMAL" to maintain average humidity conditions. NOTE: For the first few days of use, turn the Dryness Control clockwise to "DRYEST" to remove extra moisture from the furnishings as well as the room air. NORMAL HIGH EMPTY/ADJUST BUCKET DRYEST LOW OFF CONTINUOUS FAN SPEED DRYNESS CONTROL FAN SPEED: Some models: this controls fan operation. Use desired setting. HIGH - for faster moisture removal. LOW - for slower moisture removal. 6 Removing & emptying water bucket WARNING Sickness Hazard Do not drink water collected in water bucket. Doing so can result in sickness. Bucket styles: style 1 style 2 Bucket method: Bucket style 1 2. Carry bucket to a large sink or tub. 1. Use both side handles to lift bucket. Pull bucket forward and remove. Go to Step 2. Bucket style 2 3. Pour water through opening into a sink or tub. 4. Replace bucket completely and check that EMPTY/ADJUST BUCKET light is off. 1. Lift bucket from bottom. Pull bucket forward and remove. Go to Step 2. Removing & emptying water bucket Drain hose connection method: (to drain water from bucket continuously) 7 Bucket style 1 Do Not damage outside or connection will leak. center of drain hose connector drain hose connector cover (not on all models) 2. Drill out only the center of the drain hose connector. Use a minimum 1/4" drill bit. 1. If your dehumidifier does not have a drain hose connector cover, go to Step 2. If your dehumidifier has a drain hose connector cover, use a flatblade screwdriver to remove cover from drain connector. Turn cover counterclockwise. Discard cover. It cannot be reused. Go to Step 2. Bucket style 2 3. Attach a garden hose to drain hose connector. The garden hose should not be longer than 8 feet (2.4 m). Run other end of garden hose into a floor drain. Check that the hose lies flat and in the drain. To use the bucket without the garden hose: For bucket style 1: Use a garden hose cap to seal the drain hose connector. For bucket style 2: Use a garden hose cap to seal the drain hose connector. Replace drain hose connector cover. 1. Slide off the drain hose connector cover. Go to Step 2. 8 Water level floatinformation shutoff Safety & automatic For models with adjustable Water Level Float: All dehumidifiers have automatic shutoff and a water level float. Some dehumidifiers feature an adjustable Water Level Float. The bucket must be properly aligned for the Water Level Float to work. For models with non-adjustable Water Level Float: You can set the adjustable Water Level Float at the "high" or "low" position. Both settings will turn off the dehumidifier automatically. The Water Level Float will shut off the dehumidifier automatically. "High" setting: Water Level Float is preset to the "high" position--left side of opening. The dehumidifier will shut off automatically when bucket is 3/4 full. "Low" setting: Slide Water Level Float to "low" position--right side of opening -- to make the bucket lighter to carry. The dehumidifier will shut off automatically when bucket is 1/2 full. Safety information Caring for your dehumidifier You may clean the exterior of your product: General cleaning and maintenance 1. Dust the front grille and side panels with a soft brush or the dusting attachment of your vacuum. 2. If cabinet paint chips, you can touch up the paint with a good grade enamel paint to prevent rust. 9 Water bucket cleaning Every few weeks, rinse the inside of the water bucket with a mild detergent to prevent growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. D MIL GENT TER DE Have an authorized servicer clean and service the interior coils of your product annually. 10 If you need assistance or service... Safety information If you need service or call with a question, have this information ready: Model number Serial number Purchase date Phone number Store Model and serial numbers are located on the wall behind the water bucket. 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. Dehumidifier will not run: · Is unit plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage? · Is unit turned on? · Is water bucket installed properly? · Does water bucket need emptying? · Has a house fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Unit runs but does not dehumidify: · Is unit in defrost cycle? (Provided on some models.) Normal operating sounds: When your dehumidifier is operating normally, you will hear sounds such as: · Compressor sounds--the compressor can be loud. This is normal. · "Clicking" sounds--can be heard when the unit or compressor turns off and on, and when the Automatic Shutoff Switch is working. · Air movement from the fan. Normal operating conditions: · Unit will put out heat. · Do not operate below 65°F (18.3°C). 2. If you need assistance in the U.S.A.... Call your local dealer or the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll-free at 1-800-253-1301. When requesting assistance, please provide model number, serial number, date of purchase, and a complete description of the problem. This information is needed to better respond to your request. If you need further assistance, you can write to: Consumer Assistance Center c/o Correspondence Dept. 2000 North M-63 Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence. If you need assistance or service (cont.) 3. If you need assistance or service in Canada... Contact the dealer from whom you purchased your appliance, or call the Consumer Assistance Centre toll free, 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (EST), at 1-800-461-5681. 11 If you need further assistance, you can write to: Consumer Relations Department Inglis Limited 1901 Minnesota Court Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence. OR Contact your nearest direct service branch or authorized servicing outlet to service your appliance. (See list below.) NOTE: When asking for help or service: Please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance's complete model and serial numbers, and the purchase date. This information will help us respond properly to your request. Direct service branches: BRITISH COLUMBIA 1-800-665-6788 ALBERTA ONTARIO Ottawa area 1-800-267-3456 (except 807 area code) Outside the Ottawa area 1-800-807-6777 1-800-661-6291 MANITOBA, SASKATCHEWAN and 807 area code in ONTARIO 1-800-665-1683 1-800-361-3032 1-800-361-0950 1-800-361-1523 1-800-567-6966 1-800-565-1598 QUEBEC Montreal (except South Shore) South Shore Montreal Quebec City Sherbrooke ATLANTIC PROVINCES Part No. 1182965 Rev. A ©2002 All rights reserved 2/02 Printed in U.S.A. Manual de uso y cuidado del deshumidificador Contenido Información de seguridad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Requisitos eléctricos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cómo instalar el deshumidificador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Instrucciones de operación . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Cómo sacar y vaciar el balde de agua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Flotador de nivel del agua y desconexión automática . . . . . . . . . . 8 Cuidado de su deshumidificador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Si necesita ayuda o servicio técnico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Parte No. 1182965 Rev. A 2 Información de seguridad Su seguridad y la seguridad de los demás es muy importante. Hemos incluido muchos mensajes importantes de seguridad en este manual y en su electrodoméstico. Lea y obedezca siempre todos los mensajes de seguridad. 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