Use & Care Guide Manuel d’utilisation et d’entretien English / Français Models/Modèles: 253.25001, 253.25002, 253.25003 Kenmore 'HKXPLGLoHU ® 'ÑVKXPLGLoFDWHXU P/N 2020264A0337 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoçman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ......................................................................... 2 Master Protection Agreements ..................................... 3 Important Safety Instructions ........................................ 4 Location ............................................................................. 4 How It Works .................................................................... 4 Dehumidifer Feature .......................................................
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.
Important Safety Instructions NOTE This USE & CARE GUIDE provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the dehumidifier only as instructed in this USE & 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.
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. 2. To turn the unit on, press the ON/OFF button.
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. 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. 6.
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. Fault Codes If the display reads "AS" or "ES" , a sensor has failed. Contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for repair. Removing Collected Water 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.
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. e. Replace the empty bucket back into the unit and once seated correctly, the unit will start up again. f.
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.
Dehumidifier Troubleshooting Guide DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT OPERATE. Check if … Then … Wall plug disconnected. 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, select 'CONTINUOUS' by using the humidity button or knob.
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