Kenmore 40752701210, 40752501210 Owner’s Manual
Use & Care Guide
Manual i de Uso y Cuidado
English / Espa_ol
Models, Modelos: 407.52501,407.52701
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Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
www.kenmore.com
Package Contents ........................................ 2
Warranty ....................................................... 2
Safety Instructions ........................................ 3
Electrical Requirements ............................... 4
Installation ................................................. 4,5
Key Features ................................................ 5
Control Panel ............................................... 6
Water Disposing Optk)ns ..................... i........7
Care and Maintenance ........................ :....... 8
Troubleshooting ....................................... 9,10
Product Specification., ................................. 11
SpanishlEspaAol ....... !.......................... i...... 12
Sears Service .............................. Back Cover
• Kenmore Dehumidifier
Kenmore Limited Warranty
When installed, operatedand maintained accordingto all supplied instructions, ifthis appliance
fails due to a defect in mateda] and workmanshipwithinone year from the date of purchase,
call1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.
Ifthis appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes,thiswarranty applies for
only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material andworkmanship. Warranty coverage
does NOT include:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but notIimited 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 productif it is not installed, operated or maintained accord-
ing to the all instructionssuppliedwith the product,
5. Damage to or failure of this product resultingfrom 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, chemi-
cals 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 productrepair as
provided herein, implied warranties, includingwarrantiesof merchantabilityor fitnessfor a
particularpurpose, are limited to one year orthe shortest periodallowed bylaw, Sears shall
not be liablefor incidentalor consequential damages, Some states and provincesdo not allow
the exclusion or limitationof incidental orconsequentialdamages, orlimitation onthe duration
of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not
applyto you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States.
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
• Use and Care Guide
IMPORTANTCAUTIONSFORUSINGYOURDEHUMIDIFIER.
Toreducetheriskoffire,electricalshock,injury,ordamagetothe
dehumidifiers,thesesafetyprecautionsmustbefollowed:
Safety
, Do not place the power cord near a heater.
• Do not use an electrical outlet near flam-
mable 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 appli-
ance.
• 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 dehumidi-
fier. 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 de-
humidifier'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 dur-
ing operation, always unplug dehumidifier
before attempting any recommended main-
tenance 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 wilt
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 isthe correct
size for the area you wantto 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
openings to the room. The dehumidifier
must operate in an enclosed area to be
effective.
• To clean, use a softc[oth;do not use
wax, thinners, or strongdetergentsas
theymay changethe coJorofthe unitor
cause surface damage.
• Be sure to replace the bucket properly
after emptying to prevent water from col-
lecting 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
couldinjure the pet or plant.
• Operation without filter will cause unit
failure. Insert the filter securely. Clean it
every two weeks. (See Care and Mainte-
nance section in this manual.)
OBSERVE ALL LOCAL CODES AND
ORDINANCES.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
REMOVETHEPOWERSUPPLYCORD
GROUND PRONG.
ELECTRICAL GROUNDIS REQU|REDON
THIS APPLIANCE
A I15-VOLT60H_ AC ONLY, 15A FUSED
AND PROPERLY GROUNDED ELECTRI-
CAL SUPLLYIS REQUIRED,
A time delay fuse or time delay circuit
breaker is recommended. Use a dedi-
cated circuit serving only this appliance.
3-pronggrounded plug
Power supply cord
Grounded 3-prong
electricaloutlet
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
RECOMMENDEDG_OUNDINGMETHOD
For your personal Safety,this appliance
must be grounded!This appliance hasa
powersupply cord'witha 3-prong:
grounded plug,To minimize possible
shock hazard the cord must be plugged
into a matching groundedelectrical out-
letthat complies withthe latest edition
of the National Electrical Codes andall
local codes and ordinances+
Ifa grounded 3-prong electrical outlet is
not available, it is the personalresponsi-
bility and obligation of the customer to
have one installed by a qualified electri-
cian.
_WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
• Do not remove the ground pin from
the plug
+ Do not use an adapter
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire or electrical
shock.
• Install the dehumidifier on a level floor
strong enough to support the unit with
a full bucket of water.
• For best performance, allow at least
12-18 inches of air space on all sides
of the unit for good air circulation.
° Keep all outside doors, windows and
other openings closed when operat-
ing the dehumidifier. Humid outdoor
air will add to the unit's workload.
• Leave the dehumidifier inan upright
position for 30 minutes before turning
on.
DEFROST OPERATION
The dehumidifier has a built-in defrost
control that senses frost buildup on the
evaporator coils.
During defrosting, the compressor will
automatically turn off; the fan will con-
tinue running to defrost the coils.
CHOOSING THE PROPER LOCATION
Use the dehumidifier:
* in the_basement to help prevent
moistwe damage.
• in the!kitchen, laundry room, bath-
room,' and spa/exercise areas that
have excessive moisture.
• to prevent moisture damage any-
where books or valuables are stored.
• during construction or remodeling to
reduce drying time for drywall and
paint however check and clean filter
often.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shockor injury to persons, read the important
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 before operating this appliance.
Washable Filter
Enclosure ..... ;
AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF
• When the bucket isfull, or when the
bucketis not inthe properposition,
the Bucket Fullindicatorwiltlightup
andyou will hear a ten second audi-
blealarm. The unit will automatically
shut off.
• The bucket must be placed in the
proper positionfor the dehumidifier to
work. The BucketFulllightwill stay
onand the dehumidifierwill not run if
the bucket is not in the properposi-
tion.
• The dehumidifierwillshut offonce the
desiredhumiditysettingis reached
plusor minus 5% RelativeHumidity
(RH).
WARNING
Continuous Drain
Connector Door"'!
Power Cord
...................... Carry Handle
..... Control Panel
i
.... ...... Bucket
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