Kenmore 40753571310 Owner’s Manual

Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado

English / Espafiol

Models, Modelos: 407.53571

I enmore

Dehum°di er

with externa_ pump

Deshumiditlcador

con bomba ÷xterna

Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com
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

Installing the Gravity Drain Hose..................8,9

Installingthe External Pump................. 10,11

Using the Pump............................. •......12

Care and Maintenance ....................... 13

Troubleshooting,..... .....................................1,4,15

Error Codes........................................ 16

Product Specifications .............. .......... 16,17

Master Protection Agreements ............... 18

Spanish Section.................................... 19

Sears Service ................................Back Cover

...._: Kenmore Dehumidifier • 3 ft. Dehumidifier Drain Hose ......

* External Vertical Pump

• 16 ft. Pump Drain Hose * Drain Joint,2 Hose Clamps, 2 Screws * Use& Care Guide

Kenmore Urn|ted 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 isever used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for onty 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 filters, belts,
light bulbs, and bags.

2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product Tnstallation, 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 according 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 ofthis product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals 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 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 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 onJy while this appliance is used in the United States°

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

Sears BrandsManagement Corporation, HafTman Estates,IL 60179

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IMPORTANT CAUTIONSFOR USING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER.

To reducethe riskof fire, elect_cal shock_injury_or damage to the

dehumidifiers,thesesafety precautionsmustbe followed:

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-

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 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 fall or to operate inefficiently.

• Do not remove plug from outlet by pull-
ing 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 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 effec-

tive.

° 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 it
every two weeks. (See Care and Mainte-
nance section in this manual.)

OBSERVEALLLOCALCODESAND ORDI-
NANCES.

DONOT,UNDERANYCIRCUMSTANCES,

REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLYCORD
GROUND PRONG,

ELECTRICALGROUND IS REQUIREDON
THIS APPLIANCE

A 11S-VOLT60Hz, AC ONLY, 15A FUSED
AND PROPERLYGROUNDED ELECTRICAL

SUPLLYIS REQUIRED.

A time delay fuse or time delay circuit
breaker is recommended. Use a dedicated

circuit serving only this appliance.

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METH-
OD

For your personal safety, this appliance
must be grounded. Thisappliance 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 isthe personal responsibil-

ity and obligation of the customer to have
one installed by a qualified electrician.

ELECTRICALSHOCK HAZARD

3-prong grounded plug

Power supply cord

DO NOT USEAN EXTENSION CORD.

• Install the dehumidifier on a level floor

strong enough to supportthe unitwith 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,windows and other
openingsclosed when operating the dehu-

midifier. Humid outdoor air will add to the
unit'sworkload.

• Leave the dehumidifier in an upright posi-
tion for 30 minutesbefore turning on.

Grounded 3-prong
electrical outlet

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• 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.

DEFROSTOPERATION

The dehumidifier has a built-in defrost
controlthat sensesfrost 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

Use the dehumidifier:

• in the basement to help prevent moisture

damage.

• tn the kitchen,laundry room, bathroom,
and spa/exercise areas that have exces-

sivemoisture.

• to prevent moisture damage anywhere
books or valuables are stored.

during constructionor remodeling to
reduce drying time for drywall and paint.

However, checkand clean filter often.

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STRUCTIONS found on page 3 before operating this appliance.

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 wil! hear a ten second
audible alarm.

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

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.

Washable Filter

Enclosure

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Power Cord

Continuous Drain

Connector Door

Dehumidifier

Power Cord

16 ft. Pump
Drain Hose

3ft.

Dehumidifier

Hose

Bucket

Vertical

Pump

Caster

(8) (g) (lp) (12)(13)

(s) (2)

POWERON/OFF(1)

Once the unit is plugged in, the POWER INDICA-
TOR (10) will light. Pressing the POWER button

once will 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 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

isshownin 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-
ousoperation, pressthe clownarrow button until
the display shows35%. Pressagain and the dis-

play will showCO. The Continuousindicator (13)

will light up on the control panel. To leave contin-

uousoperation, pressthe UParrow.
To check the current humiditysetting, pressthe up

or down arrow. The display will showand set 5%

above or below the currentsettings.

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

and Highfan speeds. Speed will be shownin FAN

SPEEDINDICATOR (8)

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

FULLIndicator (11)will light up 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) (1) (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.

Pressthe 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-o_. 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.

FILTERRESET(12)
The FILTERRESETindicator (12) will light up when

the filter needscleaning. Removethe filter and
clean accordingly. Replace the filter when fin-

ishedand pressand hold the FILTER(6) key upto

5 secondsto reset the filter indicator.

IMPORTANT.

Once the set humidity level isreached, the
compressorwill shutoff. The fan will contin-
ueto runfor up to 3 minutes.

• Anytime the compressorstopsrunning for
any reason, it will not restart for a minimum
of 3 minutes.Thisis a design feature 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 back 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 settingscan not be changed when the BUCKETFULL
indicator light is flashing or without the bucket properly installed.

DO NOT REMOVE THE STYROFOAM 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)

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(Fig. 2)

(Fig. 3)

Step 2=Open the drain connector door. (Figl 6)

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(FIG. 6)

Step 3= Install and secure the drainage joint onto the drain connector. (Fig. 7)

(FIG. 7)

Step 4= Place large hose clamp on the fiat end of the dehumidifier drain hose. (Fig.

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(FIG. 8)

Step 5- Insert the drain hose onto the drainage joint so that it is fully seated. (Fig. 9)

(FIG. 9)

Step 5; Secure hose by pushing large hose clamp towards the drainage joint. (Fig.

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Step 6. Place bucket in the dehumidifier for operation. (Fig. 11)

(FIG. 11)

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OPTION 3: EXTERNALVERTICALPUMP

INSTALLING THE _RNAL PUMP

Step 1: To install Dehumidifier Drain Hose, refer to Gravity
Drain Using Dehumidifier Hose instructions starting on page 9.

Step 2= For optimal operation, it is recommended that the
pump is placed on a fiat and level location. Attach the water
pump to a wall or other perpendicular fiat surface with the
included screws for security. (Fig. 12)

Step :3. Remove red cap from drain hose connector on pump.
Attach the small drain hose clamp onto the pump drain hose.

(Fig. 13)

(FIG. 13)

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Step 4= Insert pump drain hose onto pump connector until it is

fully seated. Secure hose by pushing small clamp forward

towards the pump. (Fig. 14)

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(FIG. 14)

Step 5. Secure hose by pushing small clamp forward towards

the pump. (Fig. 15}

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(FIG. 15)

Step 6. Insert the angled end of the dehumidifier drain hose

into the water pump tank. (Fig. 16).

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(FIG, 16)

NOTE- Make sure the drain hose is lower than the horizontal plane of the drain on
the dehumidifier as seen in the illustration below. Drain hose should be as short as

possible and all kinks in the drain hose should be eliminated for proper pump opera-

tion.

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3ft. Dehumidifier Drain Hose

NOTE- If you need to cut the dehumidifier drain hose, only cut on the fiat end of the
hose. Do not cut the angled end as it is designed for insertion into the pump.

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(FIG, t7)

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CUT DO NOT CUT

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1. Remove flat end of the hose by squeezing the large clamp and pulling it to-
ward you.

2. Remove hose from drainage joint and cut hose to appropriate length.

3. Once cut is completed, refer to installing the Drain Hose to re-install dehumid-

ifier drain hose.

USING THE DRAIN PUMP

1. Plug into grounded electrical outlet.

2. Place the other end of the pump hose where you would like to empty the wa-
ter (floor drain, water container or through a basement window). The pump
will automatically start and begin pumping the water that drains into it. Check

hose for kinks or other obstructions.

3. Before and after each use, check hose connections to make sure they are

properly secured.

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