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Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else... This booklet tells you how to install your dehumidifier, use it and clean it. Treat your new dehumidifier with care. Use it only to do what home dehumidifiers are designed to do. Contents Page Water Disposal Parts and Features ............. Before You Plug It In. ........... Caring Dehumidifier Install Properly ............... Electrical Requirements ...... Using Your Dehumidifier 7 7 9 for Your Dehumidifier..
Before you use your dehumidifier It Is your personal responsibility tion to make sure your dehumldifier: l l l l and obliga- Has been properly installed on a floor that is reasonably level. Is the right size for the area you want to dehumidify. Is connected to the right kind of outlet, with the proper electrical supply and grounding. (Refer to your “Electrical Requirements:‘) Is used only for jobs expected of home dehumidifiers.
Electrical Requirements OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. Electrical ground is required on this appliance. A 115volt, 60 Hz.,AC only, 15 or 20 ampere fused electrical supply is required. (Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Do not use an extension cord. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, RECOMMENDED GROUNDING REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUND PRONG.
Using your dehumidifier You will use your dehumidifier more during months when you’re not heating your home. But your dehumidifier can help prevent excessive moisture and keep you comfortable all year in any area of your home. lise in a basement to help prevent moisture damage. Use to prevent moisture damage anywhere books or valuables are stored Use in cooking, laundry, bathing, and dishwashing areas which have excess moisture.
1. Turn humidistat to UNIT OFF, then plug in the Your dehumidifier has an automatic humidi’ stat. Turn humidistat control left towards DRYEST for normal operation. Set at number 5 or 6 to start. Adjust later, if necessary When humidity in the room increases, the dehumidifier automatically starts. When the humidity decreases to the selected level, the dehumidifier automatically stops. dehumidifier. 1[ 3. If you need more dehumidification, turn control to a higher number.
Water Disposal All models have a 24 pint (11.3 L) capacity pan. water There are three methods of disposing of water: 1. Empty pan manually. When pan is full, remove it, empty it and put it back in place. Be sure pan is properly placed so the water level control switch will work to automatically shut off the unit. 2. Place unit directly over drain. Pan has a threaded hose connection which can be left open. Cutout opening with a knife or 9’4”wood drill. 3.
1. To remove outer cabinet: a. Disconnect power cord. b. Take off the front plastic grille. Remove the two screws at the bottom. Drop grille down and take out. TOP FLANGE SOCKET HEAD / SCREWS (slde of cabinet) II I c. Remove the cabinet screws on each side and top flange screws (see illustration). On 30, 40 and 48 pt. models, also remove rear grille. Pull out at bottom and drop grille down. d. Lift cabinet from unit, 6 r c 2.
Dehumidifier DE-ICER control The 48 Pint Model dehumidifier has a DE-ICERcontrol built into it. This feature allows you to operate the unit in room temperatures below 65°F (18.3”C). Without this de-icer control, the units evaporator coil would form frost that could prevent proper operation. The DE-ICERcontrol senses frost build-up on the evaporator coils. When frost build-up is sensed it automatically shuts off the compressor, but allows the fan to continue running.
3. If you need setice?.. 1 4. If you have a problem?.. Whirlpool has a nationwide network of franchised TECHCARE@Service Companies. TECH-CARE Call our CCCL-LINE service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our Consultants, or if you prefer, write to: Mr. Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 US-33, North Benton Harbor, Ml 49022 )f-E&&1$EIirigE~$~ where in the United States.
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Whirlpool Home L /Appliances Making your world a little easier. Printed in U.S.A. Part No. 952622 01985 Whirlpool Corporation Ice Makers. Olshwashers. blt-ln Ovens and Surface Dnlts. Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers.
