Kenmore 40752702210 Owner’s Manual
Use & Care Guide:
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / EFpafiol
Models, Modelos: 407.52702
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Dehumidifier
with ÷xterna pump
Deshurnidificador
con bornba e×terna
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates,IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
www.kenmore.com
PackageContents..........i.................iJ..i.._..2
Warranty ....................................................... 2
Safety Instructions ........................................ 3
Electrical Requirements ............................... 4
Removing Pump From Bucket ..................... 5
installation .................................................... 6
Key Features ................................................ 7
External Vertical Pump Kit.......................... 6,7
Control Panel.............................................. 8
Water Disposing Options ............................ 9
• Kenmore Dehumidifier • External Vertical Pump * 3 ft. Dehumidifier Drain Hose
• 10 ft. Pump Drain Hose • Drain Joint, 2 Hose Clamps, 2 Screws • Use and Care
Kenmore Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this appliance
fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase,
carl 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.
If this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for
only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Warranty coverage
does NOT include:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited t0 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 accord-
ing to the all 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, 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 product repair as
provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
padicular 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 notallow
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 whilethis applianceis used inthe 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
Installing the Gravity Drain H0se.i ........i/10,11
installing the External Pump ................. 12,13
Using the Pump ........................................ 14
Care and Maintenance ............................ 15
Troubleshooting ..................................... 16117
Error Codes............................................ 18
Product Specifications ........................ 18,19
Master Protection Agreements .................. 20
Spanish Section ....................................... 21
Sears Service ................................ Back Cover
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IMPORTANT CAUTIONS FOR USING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER.
TO reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury, or damage to the
dehumidifiers, these safety precautions must be followed:
Safety
• Do notplace 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,
odois, 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 operatingdehumidi-
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 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, tt is not
sanitaryand could cause illness.
• Do not allow children to play with this
product.
Tips
• Make surethe dehumidifieris 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
openings 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 col-
lecting on the floor causing damage to
some types of flooring.
• Do not put a pet or house plant where it
wilt 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
every two weeks. (See Care and Mainte-
nance section in this manual.)
OBSERVE ALL LOCAL CODES AND
ORDINANCES.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD
GROUND PRONG.
ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ON
THIS APPLIANCE
A 1IS-VOLT 60Hz, AC ONLY, 15A FUSED
AND PROPERLY GROUNDED ELECTRI-
CAL SUPLLY IS REQUIRED.
A time delay fuse or time delay circuit
breaker is recommended. Use a dedi-
cated circuit serving only this appliance.
3-prong grounded plug
Power supply cord Grounded 3-prong
electrical outlet
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
RECOMMENDEDGROUNDINGMETHOD
Foryour personal safety, thisappiiance
must be grounded. This appliancehas a
power supply cord with a 3-prong:
grounded plug. To minimize possible
shock hazard the cord must be plugged
into a matching grounded electrical out-
let that complies with the latestedition
of the Nationat Electrical Codes and all
local codes and ordinances.
If a grounded 3-prong electrical outlet is
not available, itis the personal responsi-
bility and obligation of the customer to
have one installed by a qualified electri-
cian.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
t 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.
Step 1: Remove the dehumidifier Bucket (Fig. 1)
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Step 2: Locate the carry handle. Remove the carry handle from bucket
by slightly pulling one side of the handle bracket and lifting carry handle.
(Fig. 2)
Step 3: Remove protective tape. Push rear bucket tabs in and lift bucket
cover. Remove pump, hoses, and hardware bag that contains the hose
clamps, PUmP screws and drainagej0int. (Eig;3):
FRONT
CAUTION
Pleasebecarefulwhentakingoutmaterials.
Do notdamagethe floatinthebucket.
Step 4: Insert front of bucket cover, then rear. Cover is secured when
rear tabs snap in place. To re-install carry handle, insert one side into
handle bracket, then slightly pull the other bracket to insertthe other side
of the handle. (Fig. 4)
REAR
• Prior to installation, remove the pump
and accessories from the
dehumidifier bucket (see page 5).
CHOOSING THE PROPER LOCATION
Use the dehumidifier:
• 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 airspace 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 in an 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
automaticallyturn off; the fan wilt con-
tinue running to defrost the coils.
• in the basemen t to help preveqt
moisture damage, i
• in the kitchen, laundry room, bath-
room, and spalexercise 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.
AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF
• When the bucket is full, or when the
bucket is not in the proper position,
the Bucket Full indicator will light up
and you wilthear a ten second audi-
ble alarm. The unit will automatically
shut off.
• The bucket must be placed in the
proper position for the dehumidifier to
work. The Bucket Full light wilt stay
on and the dehumidifier will not run if
the bucket is not in the proper posi-
tion.
• The dehumidifier will shut off once the
desired humidity setting is reached
plus or minus 5% Relative Humidity
(RH).
_k WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shockor injuryto persons,read the important
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 before operatingthisappliance,
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Power Cord.
10 ft. Pump
Drain Hose
3ft.
Dehumidifier
Hose
Vertical
Pump
Dehumidifier
Bucket
Caster
Washable Filter
Enclosure
Power Cord
Control Panel
/
Carry Handle
Continuous Drain
Connector Door
(_,) (t0) (tl) (1_2)(1.3)
(4) (5) (2)
POWER ONfOFF (1)
Once the unit is plugged in, the POWER INDI-
CATOR (10) will light UP. Pressing the Power
button once will turn the unit ON and illuminate
the digital display (9). The display will show the
humidity level of the room in 5% increments
down to 20%. Pressing the Power button again
will turn the display OFF and the unit will cease
operating.
HUMIDITY LEVEL (2t3)
The humidity level can be set in 5% increments
in a range from 35% to 80%. The humidity
setting is shown in the digital display. When the
humidity level of the room reaches the set
level, the unit will stop dehumidifying.
To set the unit to continuous operation, press
the down arrow button until the display shows
35%. Press again and the display will show
CO. The Continuous indicator (13) will light up
ort the control panel. To leave continuous op-
eration, press the up arrow button.
To check the current humidity setting, press the
up or down arrow button. The display will show
and set 5% above or below the current setting.
FAN SPEED (5)
Press Fan Speed to toggle between Low, IVied,
and High fan speeds. Speed will be shown in
FAN SPEED INDICATOR (8)
BUCKET FULL INDICATOR (11)
When the collection bucket is full, the BUCKET
FULL indicator (11 ) will light up and you wi[I
hear an audible alarm. The audible alarm will
last up to ten seconds The dehumidifier will not
run until the bucket is removed, emptied and
replaced.
(3) (t) (6)
DELAY START (4)
Unit can be programmed to turn on at a desired
deiay time by pressing the Timer (4) key.
When the unit is powered OFF, press the timer
key once for 2-hour delay start. The 2 Hrs (7)
timer indicator will light up when the timer key
is pressed. Press the timer key once more for a
4-hour delay start. The 4 Hrs (7) timer indicator
will now light up. Press the timer key a third
time to clear the timer setting. No timer indica-
tors will light up when the timer setting is
cleared.
AUTO SHUT-OFF (4)
Unit can be programmed to turn offat a desired
time by pressing the Timer (4) key. When the
unit is powered ON, press the timer key once
for 2-hour automatic shut-off. The 2 Hrs (7)
timer indicator will light up when the timer key
is pressed. Press the timer key once more for a
4-hour automatic shut-off. The 4 Hrs (7) timer
indicator will now light up. Press the timer key a
third time to clear the timer setting. No timer
indicators will light up when the timer setting is
cleared.
FILTER RESET (12)
The FILTER RESET indicator(12) willlight up
whenthefilter needs cleaning.Removethe
filterand cleanaccordingly, Replace thefilter
whenfinished andpressand holdthe FILTER
(6) key upto 5 secondsto resetthe filterindi-
cator.
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