Kenmore 407.53550, 407.53570 Use & Care Manual
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Espafiol
Models, Modelos: 407.53550, 407.53570
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Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.corn
www.kmart.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 Options ......................................7-9
Care and Maintenance .........................................10
Troubleshooting.......................................................11-12
ProductSpecification ...............................................14
SpanishiEspal_lol .....................................................15
Sears Service............................................Back Cover
* Kenmore Dehumidifier
* Use and Care Guide
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, 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.
Thiswarranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Warranty coverage does NOT include:
1. Expendable itemsthat can wear out from normal use,includingbut not limited to filters,belts,
light bulbs, and bags.
2. A service technicianto instruct the userin correct product installation,operation or maintenance.
3. A service technicianto clean or maintain thisproduct.
4. Damage to or failure of thisproduct if it is not installed,operated or maintained according to the
all instructions supplied with the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resultingfrom accident, abuse, misuseor use for other than
its intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the useof detergents, cleaners, chemicals or
utensils other than those recommended in all instructionssuppliedwith the product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this
product.
Disclaimerof implied warranties; limitationof remedies
Customer'ssole and exclusiveremedy 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 conse-
quential damages. Some states and provincesdo 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.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
Sears BrandsManagement Carporationt HofFmanEstates,IL 60179
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IMPORTANT CAUTIONS FOR USING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER.
To reduce the risk of fire_electrical shock_in]ury_or damage to the
dehumidifiers,these safety precautionsmust be foilowed_
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 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 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 nat 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 effec-
tive.
• To clean, use a soft cloths 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
every two weeks. (See Care and Mainte-
nance section in this manual.)
OBSERVEALLLOCALCODESAND ORDI-
NANCES.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCESr
REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLYCORD
GROUND PRONG.
ELECTRICALGROUND IS REQUIREDON
THIS APPLIANCE
A 1IS-VOLT 60Hzl AC ONLYw15A FUSED
AND PROPERLY GROUNDED ELECTRICAL
SUPLLYIS 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 supply cord
Grounded 3-prong
electrical outlet
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METH-
OD
For your personal safety, this appliance
must be grounded. This appliance has a
power supply cord with a 3-prong ground-
ed plug. To minimize possible shock haz-
ard 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 responsibil-
ity and obligation of the customer to have
one installed by a qualified electrician.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
WAR"ING.....
• 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 supportthe unit with a
full bucket of water.
* For best performance, allow at least 12-18
inches of air space on all sidesof the unit
for good air circulation.
• Keep all outside doors,windowsand other
openingsclosedwhen operating the dehu-
midifier. Humid outdoor air will add to the
unit'sworkload.
• Leave the dehumidifier in an upright posi-
tion for 30 minutes before turning on.
DEFROSTOPERATION
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 continue
running to defrost the coils.
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CHOOSING THE PROPERLOCATION
Usethe dehumidifier:
• in the basement to help prevent moisture
damage.
• in the kitchen, laundry room, bathroom,
and spa/exercise areas that have exces-
sive moisture.
• to prevent moisture damage anywhere
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-
sorwill automatically stop. The fan will
continue to run to dehumidify for 3
minutes. Then the BucketFullindicator
wilt flash and you will hear a ten second
audible alarm.
• The bucket mustbe placed in the proper
positionfor the dehumidifier to work.
The BucketFulllight will flash and the
dehumidifier will not run if the bucket is
not in the proper position.Dehumidifier
settingscan not be changed when the
bucket is notin itsproper position.
• The dehumidifier fan will shutoff in 3
minutes,once the desired Relative Hu-
midity (RH) setting isreached, plus_r
minus5% RH.
_l, WARNING
i To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to sons, read the important SAFETY IN-
I STRUCTIONS found on page3 before operating this appliance.
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Washable Filter
Enclosure
Continuous Drain
Connector Door'"1
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Power Cord
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Caster
(7) (8) (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 wilt 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
senserelative humidity. The display will show the
humidity level of the room in 5% increments,
down to a minimum of 25%. Pressingthe Power
button again will turn the display OFF and the
unit will cease operating.
HUMIDITY LEVEL(2/3)
The humidity level can be set in 5% incrementsin
a range from 35% to 80%. The humidity setting
isshown 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. Toset the unit to continu-
ous operation, press the down arrow button until
the display shows 35%. Pressagain and the dis-
play will showCO. The Continuous indicator (13)
wilt light up on the control panel. To leave contin-
uous operation, pressthe UP arrow.
To check the current humidity setting, pressthe up
or down arrow. The display will show and set 5%
above or below the currentsettings.
FAN SPEED(5)
PressFan Speed to toggle between Low, Med,
and High fan speeds. Speed will be shown in FAN
SPEEDINDICATOR (8)
BUCKET FULL INDICATOR (11)
When the collection bucket is full, the BUCKET
FULL indicator (11) wilt light up and you wilt 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
delay time by pressing the Timer (4) key. When
the unit is powered OFF, press the timer key once
for 2-hour delay start. The2 Hrs (7) timer indica-
tor wilt light up when the timer key is pressed.
Pressthe timer key once more for a A-hour delay
start. The 4 Hrs (7) timer indicator will now light
up. Pressthe timer key a third time to ctear 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. Pressthetimer key a third time to
clear the timer setting. No timer indicators will
light up when the timer setting is cleared.
FILTERRESET(12)
The FILTERRESETindicator (12) will light up when
the filter needscleaning. Remove the filter and
clean accordingly. Replace the filter when fin-
ishedand pressand holdthe FILTER(6) key up to
5 secondsto reset the filter indicator.
IMPORTANT:
• Once the set humiditylevel is reached_the
compressorwil! shutoff:. The fan will contin-
ueto run for up to 3 minutes.
• Anytime the compressorstopsrunningfor
any reason,it will not restart for a minimum
of 3 minutes.Thisis a design feature to pro-
tect the compressorfrom damage.
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OPTION I: EMPTYING MANUALLY
1. Pullout 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 back of
the bucketwith the other hand( Fig.2)
3. Empty the bucket and replace the bucket in the dehumidifier. (Fig.3)
NOTE: Dehumidifier will not work and settingscan not be changed when the BUCKETFULL
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. Remove the BUCKETfrom the unit. (Fig. 4)
3. Open the drain connectordoor (Fig. 5)
4. Thread a garden hose(soldseparately) ontothe DRAIN CONNECTOR NOZZLE located
inside the drain connectordoor.(Fig. 5)
5. Place the bucket in the dehumidifier for operation. (Fig.6)
(Fig. 4)
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(Fig. 5)
(Fig. 6)
PLACE ON A LEVEL SURFACE WHEN USING GRAVITY DRAIN HOSE
When using the continuous drainage option, place the dehumidifier on a level sur-
face and make sure the garden hose is clear of any obstructions and is directed
downward. Press down gently on the drain door so it rest on top of the hose. (Fig.7)
Placing the dehumidifier on an uneven surface or improper hose installation may
result in water filling up the bucket and causing the unit to shut off:. Empty bucket if
shut off: occurs, then check dehumidifier location and hose for proper setup.
Make sure there are no kinks or knots in the drainage hose. (Fig,8)
(Fig. 7)
Place on Even
Surfaces
(Fig. 8)
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