Kenmore 407.53530 Use & Care Manual

Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

English / Espafiol

Models, Modelos: 407.53530

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Deshumidi_c®dor

Sears Brands Management Corporation

Hofl:man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sea rs.com
www.kmart.com

www.kenmore.com

PackageContents..........................................2

Warranty ........................................................2

Safety Instructions..........................................3

Electrical Requirements................................4

Installation ......................................................5-7

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

Control Panel..................................................8

Water Disposing Options .............................9-1t

Care and Maintenance .................................12

Troubleshooting..............................................13

Product Specification......................................15

Master ProtectionAgreement ........................16

SpanishSection................................................t7

SearsService ..................................BackCover

" Kenmore Dehumidifier

• 4 Casters * Use and Care Guide

Kenmore Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all suppliedinstructions,if this appli-

ance fails due to a defect in material and workmanshipwithin one year from the date of put-
chase, call 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 to fil-

ters, 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 ac-
cording 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'ssole and exclusive remedy under thislimited warranty shall be product repair as
provided herein. Implied warranties, inciud{ng warranties of merchantability or fitnessfor a

particular purpose,are limited to one year or the shortestperiod allowed by law. Sears shall
not be liable for incidental orconsequentialdamages. Some statesand provincesdo not allow
the exclusionor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the dura-
tion of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, sothese exclusionsor limitationsmay

not apply to you.
Thiswarranty applies only while thisappliance is usedin the United States.

Thiswarranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may also have other rightswhich vary
from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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IMPORTANT CAUTIONS FOR USING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER.

To reduce the riskof firenelectrical shock_Injury, or damage to the

dehumidifters_thesesafety precautionsmust be followed:

Safety

• Do not place the power cord near a heater.

• Do not use an electrical outlet near fiam-

.......................................... 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-

a nce.

° 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 Jt 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 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 dur-
ing operation, always unplug dehumidifier

before attempting any recommended

maintenance or cleaning.

• Do not block the inlet or outlet. It may
cause unit to fail or to operate inefficiently.

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• Do not remove plug from outlet by pull-
ing on the cord.

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

when not using for tong 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 e_ec-

tire.

• 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. Cleon if

every two weeks. (See Care and Mainte-

nance section in this manual.)

OBSERVEALLLOCALCODESAND ORDINANC-
ES.

DO NOTt UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, RE-
MOVE THE POWER SUPPLYCORD GROUND

PRONG.

ELECTRICALGROUND IS REQUIREDON THIS
APPLIANCE

A 11S-VOLT60Hz_ AC ONLY, 15AFUSEDAND
PROPERLYGROUNDED ELECTRICALSUPLLYIS
REQUIRED.

......A time delay fuse or time delay circuit

breaker is recommended. Use a dedicated
circuit serving only this appliance.

3-prong grounded plug

Power supplycord

DO NOT USEAN
EXTENSION CORD.

Grounded 3-prong

electrical outlet

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
For your personal safety, this appliance must

be grounded. This appliance has 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 outlet that complies with the latest

edition of the National Electrical Codes and
all local codes and ordinances.

If a grounded 3-prong electrical outlet is not

available, it is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have one in-
stalled by a qualified electrician.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

,_. WARNING

• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

• Do not remove the ground pin from the

plug.

• Do not usean adapter.

• Do not usean extension cord.

• Failure to follow these instructionscan
result in death, fire or electrical shock.

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1. Remove the bucket from the dehumidifier (Fig. 1)

Bucket

.....2. Gently pull at the back and front of

the bucket to dislodge the bucket
cover from the notches. (Fig. 2)

PuttBuck0,

Fig. 1

3. Locate and remove the accessory
bog containing the 4 casters •(Fig. 3)

Fig. 2

Notch , Accessory Bag

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Fig; 3

4. Replace the bucket cover. Make sure the cover is locked into the notches on
the bucket and push down (Fig. 4 & 5).

PressDown

Notch l

Press Down

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

4. Reinsert the bucket into the dehumidifier (Fig. 6).

Bucket

Fig. 6

1. Tilt the dehumidifier no mare than 45 ° and forcibly insert the casters. Make
sure the ring around the caster is flush against the bottom of the dehumidifier

(Fig. 1)

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45>

Fig. 1

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Ringaround caster

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• 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 operating

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 sensesfrost 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 mois-

ture 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.

AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF

• When the bucket is full, or when the

bucket has been removed, the compres-
sor will automatically stop. The fan will
continue to run to dehumidify for 3

minutes. Then the Bucket Full indicator
will flash and you will hear a ten second

audible alarm.

• The bucket must be placed in the proper
position for the dehumidifier to wo_c.

The Bucket Full light will flash and the
dehumidifier will not run if the bucket is

not in the proper position. Dehumidifier

settings can not be changed when the

bucket is not in its proper position.

• The dehumidifier fan will shut off in 3
minutes, once the desired Relative Hu-

midity (RH) setting is reached, plus or
minus 5% RH.

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+ _ WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the important SAFETY IN-

STRUCTIONS found on page 3 before operating this appliance.

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Washable Filter

Enclosure

Continuous Drain

Connector D0or'"t +......

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(7) (9)

(4) (5) (2)

POWER ON/OFF (1)

Once the unit is plugged in, the POWER INDICA-
TOR (10) will light. Pressing the POWER button
once wiil turn the unit ON and illuminate the digi-

tal display (9). The fan will operate for 3 minutes
to draw air through the dehumidifier to properly

sense relative humidity. The display will show the

humidity level of the room in 5% increments,

down to a minimum of 25%. Pressing the Power

button again wilt turn the display OFF and the
unit will cease operating.

HUMIDITY LEVEL (2/3)
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 humidi-

ty level of the room reaches the set level, the

compressor will stop, but the fan will continue
operating for 3 minutes. To set the unit to continu-

ous operation, press the down arrow button until
the display shows 35%. Press again and the dis-

play will show CO. The Continuous indicator (13)
will light up on the control panel. To leave contin-

uous operation, press the UP arrow.
To check the current humidity setting, press the up

or down arrow. The display will show and set 5%
above or below the current settings.

FAN SPEED(5)
PressFan Speed to toggle between Low,Med,

and High fan speeds.Speed will be shown in FAN

SPEEDINDICATOR (8)

BUCKETFULLINDICATOR (11)
When the collection bucket isfull, the BUCKET

FULLindicator (11)will lightup and you will hear
an audible alarm. The audible alarm will last up

to ten secondsThe dehumidifier will not rununtil
the bucket is removed, emptied and replaced.

(3) (t) (6)

DELAY START (4)
Unit can be programmed to turn on at a desired

delay 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 indica-
tor 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. Pressthe timer key a third time to clear the
timer setting. No timer indicators will light up
when the timer setting is cleared.

AUTO SHUT-OFF (4)

Unit can be programmed to turn off at 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 indi-

cator will light up when the timer key is pressed.

Pressthe timer key once more for a 4-hour auto-

matic 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)

TheFILTERRESETindicator (12) will light up when

the filter needs cleaning. Remove the filter and
clean accordingly. Replace the filter when fin-

ished and press and hold the FILTER (6) key up to

5 seconds to reset the filter indicator.

IMPORTANT-

• Once the set humiditylevel Is reached, the

compressorwill shutof_. Thefan will contin-

ueto runfor up to 3 minutes.

• Anytime the compressorstopsrunningfor
any reason,It will not restart far a minimum
of 3 minutes.ThisIsa designfeature to pro-
tect the compressorfrom damage.

OPTION 1"EMPTYING MANUALLY

1. Pull out the bucket, grasping the side handles. (Fig. 1)

2. Carry the bucket by grasping the front corner of the bucket with one hand and the batik of
the bucket with the other hand( Fig. 2)

3. Empty the bucket and replace the bucket in the dehumidifier. (Fig. 3)

NOTE: Dehumidifier will not work and settings can not be changed when the BUCK-

ET FULL indicator light is flashing or without the bucket properly installed.

............................................................DO NOT REMOVE THESTYROFOAM IN THE BUCKET

This dehumidifier is equipped with a reliable Styrofoam float system. The Styrofoam

located inside the float in the bucket is essential to the bucket full system working

properly. Do not remove the Styrofoam from the float.

(Fig. 1)

(Fig. 2)

(Fig. 3)

OPTION 2=GRAVITY DRAIN HOSE
(Hose Not Provided)

1. Set dehumidifier on a level surface(see page 11,Fig 7-8)

2. RemQvethe BUCKETfrom the unit. (Fig. 4)

3. Open the drain connectordoor (Fig. 5)

4. Thread a garden hose(sold separately) onto the DRAIN CONNECTOR NOZZLE located
insidethe drain connectordoor. (Fig. 5)

5. Place the bucket in the dehumidifier for operation. (Fig.6)

(Fig. 4)

(Fig. 5)

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