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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Usa y Cuidado

English / Espa_ol

In Ca nad a 1-800=469-4663

www.sea rs.ca

Call anytime for the location of your nearest

Sears Parts & Repair Service Center

Models, Modelos : 251.55530510, 251.55550510, 251.55570510

P/N J8300026600

Sears Brands Management
Corporation, Hoffman Estates,

IL 60179 USA

www.sears.com
www.kenmore.com

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

Warranty ..................................................... 3

Master Protection Agreements ................. 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

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance iswarranted against defects in material
or workmanship when it iscorrectly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied

instructions.

WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option
of seller.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page:
www.kenmore.com/warranty
This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date inthe United States, and is void

in Canada, if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.

This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and wUl NOT pay for:

1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts,
bags or screw-in base light bulbs.

2. A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct
appliance installation, operation and maintenance.

3. Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service
agents, or to repair problems with house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing
or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.

4. Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears
authorized service agents, including installation that was not in accord with electrical, gas or
plumbing codes.

5. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly
operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.

6. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from
accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.

7. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, caused by the
use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all
instructions supplied with the product.

8. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to

this appliance.

9. Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be
determined to have the appropriate certification logo.

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

replacement 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.

Seller 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 legalrights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.

* In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this
warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation expenses if this product is located in

a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not available.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Noffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 203

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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:
[] Parts and labor not just for Arepairing defects, but to help keep

products operating properly under normal use. Our coverage
goes weU beyond the product warranty. No deductibles, no
functional failure excluded from coverage-- real protection.

[] Expert service by a force of more than 10,000 authorized

Sears service technicians, which means someone you can
trust will be working on your product.

[] Unlimited service caUs and nationwide service, as often as

you want us, whenever you want us.

[] "No4emon" guarantee- replacement of your covered product if

four or more product failures occur within twelve months.

[] Product replacement if your covered product can't be fixed.
[] Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request- no

extra charge.

[] Fast help by phone- we carlit Rapid Resolution - phone support

from a Sears representative on all products. Think of us as a
"talking owner's manual."

[] Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power

fluctuations.

[] $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that

is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or
freezer.

[] Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes

longer than promised.

[] 25% discount off the regular price of any non-covered repair

service and related installed parts.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it

takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night,

or schedule a service appointment online.

The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase. If you cancel
for any reason during the product warranty period, we will provide

a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty
period expires. Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!

[] Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional

information in the U.S.A. caU1=800=827=6655,

[] * Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call

Sears Canada at 1=800=361=6665.

[] Seers Installation Service

For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door

openers, water heaters, and other major home ite ms, in the U.S.A. or

Canada carl 1=800-4-MY=HOME®.

iMPORTANT CAUTIONS FOR USING YOUR DEHUMiDiFiER.

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

dehumidifier, these safety precautions must be foflowed:

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 inthe 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 itis 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 of natural gas

or the buildup of 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.

, Do not remove plug from outlet by pulling

on the cord.

, When not in use, turning the unit off will

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

• Auto is the suggested setting for typical
everyday use.

• 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 aft 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
iteverytwo weeks. (See Care and Maintenance
section in this manual.)

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