Kenmore 253.25002 Dehumidifier User Manual
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1. Dehumidifier Troubleshooting Guide Check if Then Wall plug disconnected House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Push plug firmly into wall outlet 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 select CONTINUOUS by using the humidity button or knob After the dehumidifier starts reset the control to the desired setting Bucket not installed properly Reinstall the bucket properly See Removing Collected Water for reference Water in the bucket has reached its preset level Empty bucket and return bucket to position Dehumidifier is not turned on Turn unit on BUCKET FULL light is on Remove bucket empty water and reinstall it correctly DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH Check if Windows or doors near dehumidifier are open to outdoors Then Close all windows or doors to outside Area to be dehumidified is too large Check with your dealer to see if capacity is adequate Air movement through dehumidifier is blocked Dehumidifier must be placed in a space that does not restrict air flowing into the rear coil and out of the front grill Grill may be dirty Use brush attachment of vacuum cleaner to clean grill See Care and C2. This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 n n U Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what the Agreement includes M Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use not just defects Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty No deductibles no functional failure excluded from coverage real protection m Expert service by a force of more than 10 000 authorized Sears service technicians which means someone m You can trust will be working on your product a Unlimited service calls and nationwide service as often as you want us whenever you want us No lemon guarantee replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures occur within twelve g months m Product replacement if your covered product can t be fixed W
3. 85 so the room is kept at a comfortable concentration Pressing the lt or buttons will change the humidity selection in 5 increments After you have set the desired humidity the readout will display the actual room humidity If at any time you want to return to the CONTINUOUS Mode pressing the HUMIDITY button will lower the Relative Humidity through the 5 increments until the display reads CO humidity setting E bucket full 65 RH filter reset CYNE O humidity Dehumidifier Feature continued 4 You can also use the FAN SPEED button to change the fan speed to HIGH or LOW The indicator light will show the setting you have selected A higher fan speed will result in quicker moisture removal humidity setting 65 bucket full RH filter reset 610 humidity 5 The FILTER RESET light will illuminate after 250 hours of operation At this time refer to the Care and Cleaning section to remove and clean the filter Once the filter has been cleaned simply press the FILTER button to extinguish the light humidity setting 65 bucket full RH filter reset Cm humidity 6 The TIMER function enables you to either Delay Start or Delay Stop the unit in the choice from 0 5 hour to 24 hours If the unit is running then selecting Timer will turn the unit off after setting hours Delay Stop If the unit is off then selecting Timer will turn the unit on after setting hours Delay Start TI
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5. bucket on the front of the dehumidifier The unit is designed to operate between 5 C 41 F and 35 C 96 F The Compressor circuit has an automatic 3 minute time delayed start if the unit is turned off and on quickly This prevents overheating of the compressor and possible circuit breaker tripping Make sure the tank is fitted correctly otherwise unit will not turn on CE Dehumidifier Feature Allow the unit to reach room temperature before operating To begin operating the dehumidifier follow these steps NOTE Unit must be upright for one hour prior to operating 1 Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 115 volt AC outlet The POWER indicators will illuminate NOTE If the BUCKET FULL light is on remove the bucket and reinstall it to reset the float switch humidity setting bucket full RH filter reset humidity 2 To turn the unit on press the ON OFF button The unit will run in the factory setting of CONTINUOUS and high fan speed In the Continuous Mode the unit will only display CO and not the room humidity It is recommended you leave the unit running in the CONTINUOUS setting for the first three or four days until the sweating and dampness odors have stopped humidity setting C m bucket full LU RH filter reset 0 T p Q p eo 5 humidity 3 After a few days when the Relative Humidity has declined press the HUMIDITY or buttons to choose a value between 35 to
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7. MER setting First press TIMER button then to adjust timer setting tap or hold the or button to change the delay timer at 0 5 hour increments up to 10 hours then by 1 hour increments up to 24 hours The control will count down the time remaining 8 7 5 7 etc until the unit either starts or stops For the Delay Start the fan speed and humidity maintained will be the same as previous setting After TIMER setting finishes pressing TIMER button again at any time will cancel the TIMER function The Delay Start Stop Feature will work until the unit either starts ro stops Once that happens the above steps will have to be repeated again NOTE 1 Before entering TIMER setting the power indicator must be lit to make sure power is being supplied to the unit 2 Before entering TIMER setting make sure first pressing HUMIDITY or button sets one desired room humidity humidity setting N C bucket full L RH filter reset io D humidity Dehumidifier Feature continued 7 To shut the unit down press the ON OFF button NOTE While the unit is plugged in the power indicator will remain lit Only removing the plug will extinguish this light humidity setting bucket full RH filter reset fms v a Ce humidity Fault Codes If the display reads AS or ES a sensor has failed Contact 1 800 4 MY HOME for repair humidity setting bucket full RH filter reset Q humidity 7 3 o lt i
8. Use amp Care Guide Manuel d utilisation et d entretien English Frangais Kenmore Dehumidifier D shumidificateur P N 2020264A0337 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com es ENERGY STAR TABLE OF CONTENTS WOOLY scscsdececoanscssessteaccessseetteantiss Removing Collected Water Master Protection Agreements Care and Cleaning seee Important Safety Instructions cesssesesseseseeeseseseeeeeees Power Cord Stord ge vaccesscscedscssesscssesessesscoscsscssesscnsssbtncsseste LOGO OF Sedscsdacsssccecesepsersesosssctesoasiessissctstsicestsocssestasansesesioesig 4 Troubleshooting Guide sisi ss sisarenuns How It Works ss situe 4 DEGIS SSIVICC AE OR Dehumidifer Feature ss 5 7 Kenmore Limited Warranty When installed operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions if this product fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase call 1 800 4 MY HOME to arrange for free repair If the sealed refrigerant system of this product is defective within five years from the purchase date call 1 800 4 MY HOME to arrange for free repair All warranty coverage applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this product is ever used for other than private family purposes This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship Sears will NOT pay for 1 Expenda
9. and other major home items in the U S A or Canada call 1 800 4 MY HOME Read and Save These Instructions This Use amp Care Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model Use the air conditioner only as instructed in this guide These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Record in the space provided below the model and serial numbers The serial plate is located on the outside of the cabinet or behind filter at the bottom of unit Reading the numbers may be easier by using a flashlight or by removing the cabinet front as instructed under Care and Cleaning Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date N c gt 0 Fax vU 5 A un N D FE Important Safety Instructions NOTE This USE amp CARE GUIDE provides specific operating instructions for your model Use the dehumidifier only as instructed in this USE amp CARE GUIDE These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance WARNING Avoid fire hazard or electric shock Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug Do not remove any prong from the power cord Grounding type wal
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11. e sure the hose is secure so there are no leaks g Direct the hose toward the drain making sure that there are no kinks that will stop the water flowing h Place the end of the hose into the drain i Place the bucket back in the unit and make sure that it is located correctly fig 4 j Select the desired humidity setting and fan speed on the unit for continuous draining to start Q fig 1 fig 2 fig 3 fig 4 NOTE If the unit stops operating check if the bucket full light is illuminated If it is remove the bucket and empty the contents and then check the seal between the hose and the drip tray If there is a small leak then replace the hose gasket and re tighten the hose Care and Cleaning 1 Filter a Clean the filter every two weeks based on normal operating conditions b To remove the filter remove bucket then pull filter downwards c Wash the filter with clean water then dry d Reinstall the filter then replace bucket 2 Cabinet a Dust cabinet with an oil free cloth or using a damp cloth b Vacuum grill using brush attachment 3 Water Bucket a Clean bucket with warm water and detergent Power Cord Storage When unit is not in use unplug and use the cord wrap shown for your model type O fe a Q s a Q Q Eb s Q D c wn x a2 gt DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT OPERATE
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13. es and ordinances Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug Never unplug the dehumidifier by pulling on the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle Do not pinch bend or knot the power cord Location 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 The effectiveness of the dehumidifier depends on the rate at which new moisture laden air enters the room 2 Place dehumidifier in a location that does not restrict airflow through the front of the unit or out of the louvers on the left side of cabinet 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 4 The dehumidifier must be installed on a level floor that will support it with a full bucket of water 5 There should be a minimum of 30 5cm clearance around the dehumidifier ne How It Works 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 side louvers into the room as dry warm air Moisture removed from air is collected in a
14. l receptacle Do not under any circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong Power supply cord with 3 prong grounding plug Read all instructions before using this dehumidifier WARNING 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 Discard water from bucket Water is not potable and cannot be used for drinking AWARNING Child Safety Precautions Destroy the carton plastic bags and any packing materials immediately after the dehumidifier is unpacked Children should never use these items for play Do not leave children unattended in an area where the appliance is operating Do not allow them to sit or stand on the appliance WARNING Electrical Information For your 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 ground prong from the plug 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 cod
15. leaning for reference Dehumidifier is in the CONT mode and will remain in this mode Use the humidity button or knob to set a RH higher level DEHUMIDIFIER IS OPERATING BUT ROOM IS NOT DRY ENOUGH Check if Then Humidity setting is too high Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently Press the HUMIDITY button or rotate knob to a lower setting to choose CONTINUOUS for maximum dryness The higher the moisture in the room air is the longer it will take to dry the room air Dehumidifier does not have sufficient clearance to operate or air flow to front grill is blocked See Selecting a Location to select a proper location Room temperature is too low Unit will not operate satisfactorily if the room temperature is below 5 C 41 F See How It Works for reference Dehumidifier runs too much Refer to some of the causes under DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH FROST APPEARS ON COILS ABOVE BUCKET OR DRIP TRAY Check if Then Dehumidifier has been turned on recently This is normal due to refrigerant rushing through the coil Frost will usually disappear within 60 minutes Room Temperature is too low All models will operate satisfactorily at temperatures higher than 5 C 41 F FAN NOISE Check if Then Air is moving through the dehumidifier This is a normal sound 10
16. s a el 2 gt gq 2 Removing Collected Water 1 Emptying the bucket a When the bucket is full the unit will shut down and the BUCKET FULL indicator light will illuminate humidity setting 65 bucket full RH filter reset humidity Removing Collected Water continued b Do not move the unit at this point otherwise water may spill on the floor c Press sides of bucket gently to unclip the bucket from the unit d Remove the bucket as shown in the photographs below and empty the bucket WARNING Discard water from bucket Water is not potable and cannot be used for drinking EA e Replace the empty bucket back into the unit and once seated correctly the unit will start up again f You should hear a click when the bucket is in the correct position If the bucket full light does not extinguish check that the float is correctly snapped in place as indicated by the diagram 2 Continuous Drainage a For constant drainage operation you will need a garden hose and a drain nearby to discharge the water into b Remove the bucket from the unit and set aside c Lift up the side flap located on the right side of the unit as looking from the front fig 1 d Insert the female threaded end of the hose through the opening fig 2 e Screw the garden hose onto the threaded portion of the tray underneath the bucket opening fig 3 f Mak
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