Kenmore 251.25012, 251.25011 User Manual

Use&CareGuide
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English/ Espa_ol / Frangais

Models, Modelos, Mod61es : 251.50351, 50501, 50701 (U.S.A.)

251.25011, 25012, 25013 (Canada)

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P/N J8000004380
Sears Brands Management

Corporation, Hoffman Estates,
IL 60179 USA

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto,
Ontario, Canada, MSB 2B8

www.sears.com
www.sears.ca

Package Contents ...................................... 2

U.S. Warranty ............................................... 2

CANADA Warranty. ................................... 3.4

Safety Instructions ...................................... 5

Electrical Requirements ............................. 6

Installation .................................................. 6

Key Features .............................................. 7

Control Panel .......................................... 8.9

Water Disposing Options ......................... 10

Care and Maintenance .............................. 11

Troubleshooting ........................................ 12

Product Specification................................... 13

Spanish/Espa_ol ....................................... 14

Sears Service ............................. Back Cover

• Kenmore Dehumidifier • Use & Care Guide

Kenmore Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the

product, if this appliance 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 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. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters,
belts, light bulbs, and bags.

2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or
maintenance.

3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.

4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained
according to all the instructions supplied with the product.

5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for
other than its intended purpose.

6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals
or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications
made to this product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as

provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall

not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the

duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations
may not apply to you.

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, Roebuckand Co,, HoffrnanEstates, IL G0179

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General : All models of Kenmore dehumidifiers are warranted to be free from defects in
materials or workmanship for a specific time period as set-out below (the "Warranty Period").

Warranties extend to the original purchaser of a Kenmore dehumidifier only and are non-
transferable. Purchases made through an online auction or through any website other than

www.sears.ca are excluded. The relevant Warranty Period commences on the original date
of purchase. Within this period, Sears Canada, Inc. will, at its sole option, repair or replace
any products or components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be

made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be
responsible for any transportation cost.

Exclusions : This warranty does not cover failures due to normal wear, abuse, misuse, neglect,
improper maintenance or failure to follow maintenance guidelines and/or instructions, failure

to operate the product in accordance with the owner's manual or any additional instructions or
information provided at the time of purchase or in subsequent communications with the original
purchaser, accident or unauthorized alterations or repairs made or attempted by others. Also

excluded from warranty coverage are the following:

1. "Wear Items", which are parts that will need replacement under normal usage.

2. Service-related telephone calls or technician visits relating to a user's requirements for
instructions involving the correct product installation, operation or regular maintenance to

the product i.e. cleaning filters and the like

3. Maintenance, adjustments, and cleaning inquiries or service calls

4. Damage or failure when installation, operation and maintenance instructions provided are
not followed

5. Damage or failure resulting from accident, abuse, misuse, negligence or use for other than
an intended purpose

6. Damage or failure caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other
than those recommended in any instructions, service bulletins or otherwise by Sears

7. Damage or failure resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.

Any product missing the model and/or serial number identification label will be disqualified from
coverage under this warranty.

Repairs : Repairs conducted within the Warranty Period will be warranted until the end of the
original Warranty Period.
Disclaimers : The warranty and remedies contained herein are exclusive and In lieu of all other

warranties, whether oral or written (Other than as stated Herein), and whether express, implied
or statutory, including but not limited to any liability arising under any warranty of merchantability

or fitness for a Particular purpose, statutory or otherwise. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, which may vary from one jurisdiction to another.

In no event shall Sears be liable for any incidental, special, indirect or consequential damages,
whether resulting from the use, misuse or inability to use the product or from defects in the
products. The exclusions in this paragraph shall not apply in jurisdictions where applicable law

does not arrow for he exclusion of incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions,
this paragraph shall not apply, but the remaining provisions of this document shall remain valid.

Sears retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the product or offer a full refund of the
purchase price at its sole discretion. Such remedy shall be your sole and exclusive remedy for

any breach of warranty.
Customer Responsibilities : In additional to complying with all suggested maintenance

guidelines and instructions, customers' obligations shall include but shall not be limited to:
operating the product in accordance with the owner's manual or any additional instructions or
information provided at the time of purchase or in subsequent communications to the purchaser

from time to time, exhibit reasonable care in the use, operation, maintenance, general upkeep
and storage of the product. Failure to comply with these requirements will void any applicable

warranty.

Procedures: Warrantyserviceisavailablebycalling1-800-469-4663.
ListofApplicableWarrantyPeriods:ThefollowinglistcontainstheapplicableWarranty

PeriodforyourKenmoredehumidifier:

1.Foroneyearfromdateofpurchase,thecostofpartsandlabourforthisproductwillbe
covered,freeofchargeifdefectiveinmaterialorworkmanship.

2.Forfiveyearsfromdateofpurchase,thepartsofthesealedsystemconsistingofthe
compressor,evaporator,condenserandfactoryconnectedrefrigeranttubingwillbecovered,

freeofchargeifdefectiveinmaterialorworkmanship.

3.Ifthisapplianceiseverusedforotherthanprivatefamily/residentialpurposes,thiswarranty
onlyappliesfor30daysfromthedateofpurchase.

ServiceType: Kenmoredehumidifiersareservicedona"carry-in"basis,wherebycustomer
bringstheunittoaSearsRetailorProductRepairCentrelocation.

ProofofPurchase/Documentation:Warrantycoverageisconditionedupontheoriginal
purchaserfurnishingSearsCanadaoritsauthorizedthirdpartyserviceproviderifapplicable,

withtheoriginalsalesreceiptorotheradequatewrittenproofoftheoriginalpurchasedateand
identificationoftheproduct.Intheeventthattheoriginalpurchaserisunabletoprovideacopy
oftheoriginalsalesreceipt,SearsCanadaInc.reservestherighttodetermineinitssole

discretionwhatotherwrittenproofoftheoriginalpurchasedateandidentificationoftheproduct
isacceptable.

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS FOR USING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER.

_IL o reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury, or damage to the

Safety

• Do not place the power cord near a heater.

• Do not use an electrical outlet near
flammable or combustible materials such

as gasoline, propane, paint thinners, etc.

• Do not disassemble or modify dehumidifier

parts or components. It may cause electric
shock and failure.

• Plug in the power cord properly.

• Do not turn the unit on and off by inserting

or pulling out the power plug.

• Do not damage the power cord or use an

unspecified power cord.

• Do not modify power cord length.

• Do not share the outlet with another

appliance.

• Always plug into a grounded outlet. Not

grounding unit may cause electrical shock.

• Unplug the unit if it emits strange sounds,

odors, or smoke.

• Do not use an electrical outlet if it is loose

or damaged.

• Do not operate or plug in unit with wet

hands or in a wet environment.

• Ventilate area before operating dehumid-

ifier. Check for the presence d natural gas
or the buildup d other combustible
vapors.

• Do not clean the dehumidifier with water.

Water may enter the unit and degrade the
insulation resulting in an electrical shock.

• If water enters the product, turn off the

dehumidifier's power switch, then unplug
the unit. Do not plug in unit until it has been
inspected by an authorized repair service.

• Because the fan rotates at high speed

during operation, always unplug dehumid-
ifier before attempting any recommended
maintenance or cleaning.

• Do not block the inlet or outlet. It may

cause unit to fail or to operate inefficiently.

dehumidifier, these safety precautions must be followed:

• Do not remove plug from outlet by pulling
on the cord.

• When not in use, turning the unit offwitl
save energy. Unplug the dehumidifier

when not using for long periods of time.

• When removing the filter, be aware that
some metal parts may have sharp edges
and may cause injury.

Do not use the water collected in the

bucket for drinking purposes. It is not
sanitary and could cause illness.

Do not allow children to play with this

product.

Tips

=Make sure the dehumidifier is the correct

size for the area you want to dehumidify.
It is not designed to dehumidify the entire

house.

=For proper operation, the dehumidifier

should only be placed on a level floor.

Close all doors, windows and other open-
ings to the room. The dehumidifier must
operate in an enclosed area to be effective.
To clean, use a soft cloth; do not use wax,
thinners, or strong detergents as they may

change the color of the unit or cause
surface damage.

Be sure to replace the bucket properly
after emptying to prevent water from
collecting on the floor causing damage to

some types of flooring.
Do not put a pet or house plant where it

will be exposed to direct air flow. This could

injure the pet or plant.

Operation without filter will cause
unit failure. Insert the filter securely. Clean
it everytwo weeks. (See Care andMaintenance
section in this manual.)

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