Kenmore 5751 Dehumidifier User Manual
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1. the rear coil or out of the front grill See page 2 SE RE Le De ed SR only A eee ace a Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently The higher the moisture in the room the longer the dehumidifier will operate A A E Na a a e a a oe ee Humidistat Control is set at MAX DRY Dehumidifier will not turn off if Humidistat Control is at MAX DRY ahaa eae een ain DEHUMIDIFIER EMITS AN UNPLEASANT The bucket is dirty Clean per instructions on page 5 ODOR Coils are dirty Clean per instructions on page 5 Filter is dirty Clean per instructions on page 5 DEHUMIDIFIER 1S OPERATING BUT Humidistat Control is set too low Turn the Humidistat Control to a higher setting ROOM IS NOT DRY ENOUGH E E Cia ata NW DES Me Ngee Mees ar Ce Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently The higher the moisture in the room air the longer it takes for the room air to become dry RR ee RANI a Ret eR Pee ee Dehumidifier does not have sufficient clearance to operate Air flow to front and rear grills is blocked See Selecting a Location page 3 Room temperature is too low Unit will not operate satisfactorily if the room temperature is below 65 F 18 C See Operating Conditions page 3 Refer to causes under DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH m0 0m FROST APPEARS ON COILS ABOVE Dehumidifier has been turned on recently This is normal due to refrigerant rushing BUCKET OR DRIP TRAY through the coil Frost will usually disappear wi2. Owner s Manual Models 5751 5840 5830 CAUTION Safety Before using this dehumidifier Operation read this manual and follow all Care and Cleaning its Safety Rules and Operating e Troubleshooting Instructions Espanol Fran ais Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA P N 327000007 9905 Table of Contents Product Registration Product Registration 0 Important pee Instructions Location itp E AEN ENRE EREA How It Works Operating SES captor dune Rae bot da at ln eed asia dae Dehumidifier Features ss e Removing Collected Water a Care and Cleaning nes are d e Troubleshooting o0 uns andere to aa Warranty ooa Sears Service o Espa ol Francais 4 lal 4 N 1 ns SN TA Go d so ur Lu ii Lu RU N Record Your Model and Serial Number In the space provided below record the model and serial number of your dehumidifier You will find them on the nameplate located in the center of the rear panel Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Important Safety Instructions Avoid fire hazard or aeeti shock Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug Do not remove grounding prong from power cord Grounding type wall receptacle Do not under any circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong from this plug Power supply cord with 3 prong grounding plug Read and Save These instru
3. before the bucket overflows and turns the unit on again after the bucket is emptied and replaced Direct Draining if you want the water to flow directly to a drain connect any standard garden hose to the bucket connection B in Figure 1 or place the dehumidifier over the drain A standard garden hose has a 3 4 19 mm diameter connection with 11 1 2 threads per inch Note When using either of the above direct draining methods you must first drill a 3 16 5 mm to 3 8 10 mm hole in the center of the bucket connection This will allow water to flow freely through the connection Hose should not be longer than 6 to 8 feet for proper drainage To reseal the hose connection on the bucket use any standard hose end cap IMPORTANT Do not drink the water collected in the bucket Care and Cleaning Figure 1 Proper Care Before cleaning be sure to turn off and unplug unit 1 Dust outer cabinet with an oil free cloth or wash with warm water 2 Use a vacuum cleaner and brush attachment to clean grill Note Fan motor has been permanently lubricated at the factory Air passing though dehumidifier may carry quantities of dust lint and fungus spores Much of this matter will be deposited on the coil and then flushed away by natural drainage if a buildup develops on coil 1 Remove buildup when soft and wet Brush away with a soft brush a small paintbrush or old clothes brush 2 Do not allow buildup to dry and harden i
4. ctions Read all instructions before using this dehumidifier To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your dehumidifier follow basic precautions including the following For Your Safety Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Read product labels for flammability and other warnings Child Safety Precautions e Destroy the carton plastic bags and any packing materials immediately after the dehumidifier is unpacked Children should never use these items for play e Do not leave children unattended in an area where the appliance is operating Do not allow them to sit or stand on the appliance AMUSE Electrical Information For y Jour ir safety and protection this dehumidifier is equipped with a three prong grounding plug on the power cord Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the round grounding prong from the plug o Your dehumidifier must be plugged directly into a properly grounded and polarized three prong receptacle If the wall receptacle you intend to use will not accept a three prong plug or if you are not sure the outlet is adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker have a qualified electrician install the proper outlet according to the National Electrical Code and applicable local codes and ordinances Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug Never unp
5. dry warm air Moisture removed from air is collected in a bucket on the back of the dehumidifier 1 Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 110 120 volt outlet Note Before operating this unit see the Removing Collected Water section for proper placernent of the bucket Models will not operate if the bucket is not properly positioned on the support posts 2 When first using the dehumidifier turn Humidistat Control clockwise to the MAX DRY position The unit will run continuously at this setting Note The dehumidifier should be kept in operation as long as excess moisture is present in the room air 3 Turn the Fan Control to NORMAL The NORMAL setting is recommended for faster moisture removal 4 Allow the dehumidifier to operate at the above settings for three to four days After this time adjust the controls as needed See below Humidistat Control The Humidistat Control automatically starts dehumidifier when humidity is excessive When humidity has been reduced to the comfort level set on the control the unit turns off When first using dehumidifier turn Hurnidistat Control clockwise to MAX DRY and the Fan Control to NORMAL Unit will run continuously at this setting Operate dehumidifier at the MAX DRY setting for three to four days During this time observe the dampness conditions in the area being dried When the dampness and dampness odors are gone adjust Humidistat Control to the position between OFF and MAX DRY that
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7. lug the dehumidifier by pulling on the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle e Do not pinch bend or knot the power cord Operate dehumidifier only as instructed in this Owner s Guide These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be used when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Printed in USA 2 Fan Control Dehumidifier Features Location How it Works Operating Steps EE Humidistat Control To begin operating the dehumidifier follow these steps Selecting a Location IMPORTANT 1 Dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed area to be most effective Close all doors windows and other outside openings to the room 2 Rear of dehumidifier must be placed at least 8 from a wall or other obstruction so as not to restrict airflow to the coils or out of the front grill 3 A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have little or no effect in drying an adjacent enclosed storage area such as a closet unless there is adequate circulation of air in and out of the area It may be necessary to install a second dehumidifier in the enclosed area for satisfactory drying When the unit is started the fan begins to pull moisture laden air across the dehumidifying coils The coils condense or draw moisture from the air and air flows through the front grill into the room as
8. nd cannot prevent moisture from condensing on the inside of a window pane that is below freezing TIP it may be helpful to use a dehumidifier in the kitchen or laundry area where the humidity is high Reducing humidity in these areas may reduce frost on windows in other parts of the home Frost Formation on Coils A light coating of frost on the coils is normal when dehumidifier begins to operate Under normal conditions it will disappear within 60 minutes Frost also forms on the coil when room temperature or humidity level is low Frost Control The Frost Control feature prevents frost or ice from remaining on the dehumidifying coil for an extended period of time When frost formation occurs this control turns off the compressor The fan continues to run causing any frost or ice to melt The dehumidifier will then resume normal operation Frost Control is also designed to prevent excessive on off cycling Under certain conditions this may allow frost to remain on coil for some time before the compressor turns off and the frost Is cleared Bucket Installation Your unit is supplied with a closed bucket which hangs conveniently on the back of the unit to accumulate water removed from the air The bucket also has a built in hose connection to carry water directly to a drain if desired Your dehumidifier is equipped with an Automatic Shut Off switch A in Figure 1 which is activated by a float The Auto Shut Off switch stops the unit
9. ot the result of defects in materials or workmanship and would not be covered by the warranty OCCURRENCE SOLUTION DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT OPERATE Plug is disconnected from outlet Push plug firmly into wall outlet House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit breaker The dryness level you selected has been reached Dehumidifier automatically shuts off when selected amount of moisture has been removed from the air If you want to remove more moisture turn the Humidistat Control to MAX DRY After the dehumidifier starts reset the control to the desired setting Ee pa Nene Seg a Ea ee Bucket not installed properly Hang bucket on support posts See Removing Collected Water Water in the bucket has reached its preset level Dehumidifier automatically turns off when this occurs Empty bucket and return bucket to position Dehumidifier is not turned on Turn the Humidistat Control to MAX DRY En DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH Windows or doors near dehumidifier are open to outdoors Close all windows or doors to outside Area to be dehumidified is too large Check with your dealer to see if capacity is adequate eS a Air movement through dehumidifier is blocked Grill may be dirty Use brush attachment of vacuum cleaner to clean grill Dehumidifying coil on back of unit may be dirty See Care and Cleaning Dehumidifier must be placed in a space that does not restrict air flowing into
10. provides a dryness condition suitable to your comfort needs Fan Control some models The Fan Control adjusts fan speed Turn Fan Control to NORMAL for maximum moisture removal When humidity has been reduced to the desired level and quiet operation is preferred set Fan Control to QUIET Moisture Removal At first the dehumidifier will remove large amounts of moisture It will continue to do so until the relative humidity is reduced to a point where moisture damage will not occur Then the amount of moisture removed from the air will be a lot less This indicates the dehumidifier is operating effectively and is maintaining the relative humidity at the desired level Judge the performance of the dehumidifier by the elimination of dampness and dampness odors not by the amount of water being deposited in the bucket When bucket has filled with water unit will turn off This model features an Automatic Shut Off light that will glow until bucket is emptied and returned to the proper position Dehumidifier Features continued Water Removing Collected Figure 1 Operating Conditions A dehumidifier will not operate satisfactorily if room temperature is 65 F 18 C or lower or if the humidity in the room is low Under these conditions the dehumidifier should be turned off See Frost Control A dehumidifier will not eliminate frost on windows during winter The dehumidifying coil normally operates above freezing temperatures a
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13. t must then be soaked and softened and is difficult to remove 3 If you feel you must flush coil use a spray bottle with water Do not let water enter electrical machine compartment through the coil Do not spray coil with a hose Filter Cleaning Check filter on back of unit at least once a month to see if cleaning is needed Trapped particles in filter can build up and cause a buildup of frost on cooling coils These conditions can reduce the efficiency of the unit To clean filter wash with a mild detergent and warm water Rinse filter well Gently shake excess water from filter Dry filter well before reinstalling Removing Filter Grasp filter from top and bottom and gently pull toward you bowing filter slightly Undo left side filter tabs from unit Swing filter out toward the right When filter is at about 90 pull to remove Figure 1 Reinstalling Filter Hold filter from top and bottom The word TOP and the letters R right and L left should be facing you Slip right side tabs into slots on the right side first Swing filter to the left Bowing filter slightly insert left side tabs into slots on the left side Bucket Cleaning Instructions Periodic cleaning of bucket with a mild detergent and water will prevent the growth of mold mildew and bacteria Dehumidifier Troubleshooting Guide Before calling for service review this problem occurrence list It may save you time and expense because some of the occurrences are n
14. thin 60 minutes Room temperature is too low Unit will not operate satisfactorily if room temperature is below 65 F 18 C See Operating Conditions 6000000006 000 a a anaa aa FAN LIKE NOISE Air is moving through the dehumidifier This is a normal sound 6 Warranty Sears Service Sears Dehumidifier We Service What We Sell is our assurance that you can depend Full One Year Warranty on Dehumidifier For one year from date of purchase if this Dehumidifier Is operated and maintained according to the owner s instructions attached to or furnished with the product Sears will repair this Dehumidifier free of charge if defective in material or workmanship Full Five Year Warranty on Sealed Refrigeration System For five years from date of purchase when this Dehumidifier is operated and maintained according to owner s instructions attached to or furnished with the product Sears will repair the sealed refrigeration system consisting of refrigerant connecting tubing and compressor motor free of charge if defective in material or workmanship Warranty Exclusions 1 Damage to product caused by misuse fire flood acts of nature 2 Damages due to commercial use or from product being used in multi user dwellings 3 Damage to Sealed System caused by salt corrosion or chemical reaction to copper steel Sealed Systern compressor condenser evaporator drier and tubing Warranty Service Wa
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