Kenmore 580.53301300 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

Manuel del Propietario

DEHUMIDIFIER DESHUMIDIFICADOR

Model, Modelo 580.53301

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................ 2

CLEANING THE WATER BUCKET .............. 8

WARRANTY .................................................. 2

SAFETY ........................................................ 3

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

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS .................. 4

OPERATION ................................................. 5

Features ................................................... 5

Control Panel ........................................... 6

INSTALLING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER .............. 7

Defrost Control ......................................... 7

CHOOSING THE PROPER LOCATION .......7

AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF .............................. 7

REMOVING AND EMPTYING

THE WATER BUCKET .................................. 8

MAINTENANCE ............................................ 9

Grille and case ......................................... 9

Air filter ..................................................... 9

Cleaning inside the unit ............................ 9

General cleaning ...................................... 9

Water bucket cleaning .............................. 9

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................ 10

ESPANOL ................................................... 11

MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS...23

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON DEHUMIDIFIER

For one year from the date of purchase, if the Dehumidifier is operated and maintained according to the owner's instructions furnished with the product, Sears will repair the Dehumidifier free of charge, if defective in materials or workmanship.

FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

For five years from the date of purchase, when this Dehumidifier is operated and maintained according

to owner's instructions furnished with the product, Sears will repair the sealed refrigeration system

(consisting of refrigerant, connecting tubing, and compressor motor) free of charge, ff defective in material or workmanship.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING UNIT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES. CALL 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®FOR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER TO YOU.

This warranty applies only while this Dehumidifier 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, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your dehumidifier to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your dehumidifier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for flammability and other warnings.

PREVENT ACCIDENTS

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or

injuryto persons when using your dehumidifier, follow basic precautions,

includingthe following:

• Be sure the electrical service is adequate for

the model you have chosen.

_ Avoid fire hazard or electric shock.

Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove any prong from the power cord.

Grounding type wall receptacle

Do not under any circumstances cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong from this plug.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

The complete electrical rating of your new

dehumidifier is stated on the serial plate. Refer

to the rating when checking the electrical

requirements.

• Be sure the dehumidifier is properly grounded. To minimize shock and fire

hazards, proper grounding is important. The power cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock

hazards.

• Your dehumidifier must be used in a properly grounded wall receptacle. If the wall receptacle you intend to use is not adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician install the proper receptacle.

• Do not use an extension cord or an

adapter plug.

Powersupplycord m

with3-prong

\groundingplug

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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 115-volt 60 Hz, AC only, 15A fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required.

A time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker is recommended. Use a dedicated circuit, serving only this appliance.

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. This appliance has a power supply cord with a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating grounding type wall receptacle and grounded in accordance with

the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70)

latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle is not

available, itis the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded 3-preng wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

,AWARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructionscan result

in death, fire, or electrical shock.

_3-pron._

3--ron- _ I1_ I grounding

gro un n I type wall,

plug °1_'_ _ recep,acle

Ground

Power _ prong supply

cord

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FEATURES

AWARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the important SAFETY instructions section before operating this appliance.

1. Auto shut-off light

2. Humidity control

3. Fan speed

4. Front grille

5. Cabinet

6. Power cord

7. Bucket

8. Air filter

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CONTROL PANEL

Your dehumidifier has a control panel containing an indicator and two controls-- Auto Shut-Off, Fan Speed, and Humidity Control.

Auto Shut-Off ---This tamp glows when the bucket fills or is missing.

Fan Speed --- This controls the speed of the airflow. Humidity Control--- This controls the moisture in the room.

TO OPERATE THE DEHUMIDIFIER:

1.Turn the Humidity Control to Off. Plug thepower supply cord intoan electricaloutlet.

2.The HumidityControl can beset anywherebetweenOffand Maxfor normaloperation. If you need moredehumidification,turnthe HumidityControltowardMax. If youneed less

dehumidification,turntheHumidityControltowardOff.

3. Turnthe HumidityControltoOffto stopthe unitmanually.

4. If youwantto controlthe speedof airflow, turnthe Fan SpeedtowardLoworHigh.

Note: Be careful not to lose the water bucket.

This dehumidifier doesn't run if the water bucket is not installed properly.

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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 work load.

• Install your dehumidifier in an area where the temperature will not fall below 65°F (18°C). At temperatures below this, the coils can become covered with frost, which may reduce dehumidifying performance.

DEFROST CONTROL

When the defrost control senses frost build-up on the evaporator coil, itwill automatically shut off the compressor. The fan will continue to run to drew air across

the coil and melt the frost. When the coil is defrosted, the compressor wilt automatically restart and dehumidifying

resume.

(18"c)

• Use the dehumidifier in a basement to help prevent moisture damage.

• Use the dehumidifier in cooking, laundry, bathing, and dishwashing areas that have

excessive moistu re.

• Use the dehumidifier to prevent moisture damage anywhere books or valuables are

stored.

The dehumidifier will turnoff automaticallywhenthe bucket is full, or when the bucket isremoved or not replaced inthe properposition.

The bucket must be replaced in the proper position for the dehumidifier to work. The light will

be on and the dehumidifier will not run if the bucket is not in the proper position.

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1,Pull outthe bucketcover.

•Placethumbat position_) and pull outward.Placeotherhandat

position(_ andpull up.

2. Cleaninsideof bucketwith brushor dampenedcloth.

•Werecommendusinga mild

detergentsolution.

Blush of

3. Replacethebucketcover.

• Makesuretabs (_and _are

placedasshown.

I. Empty the bucket manually.

When the bucket isfull,pull out and empty itinto a large sink or tub and then replace it properly.

• Do not overtighten the hosewhen connecting it tothe bucket. Use a rubber washer and tighten by hand firmly without stripping the plastic threads.

• Be careful while taking out the bucket as it can cause damage.

• Pleasedo not shakestrongly when you carry the bucket. Itcan

cause to breakageof the handle or bucket cover.

It is advisable to carry the bucket by supporting itfrom the bottom.

2. Attach a length of garden hose to the threaded bucket drain

hose connection to carry water to the orein,

The bucket has a threaded hose • Whenbeing attached to the connection which can be left open. bucket drain hoseconnection,be

Drilla 1/4" (6.4 ram)hole in the sure the hose doesn't kink or center of the hoseconnection, bend. Itshould lieflat from the Once opened, the hose connection dehumidifierto the drain.

will continually drain water from the • The hoseattachment will accept a

bucket.

• The nozzlecannot be fixed after

puncture. Use an ordinary garden hose cap to reclose if necessary.

•When insertingthe bucket into the unit. lifting upthe bottomtip of the bucketlightly makes insertion easily.

standard garden hose filling. You canattach a screw-on cap to use the bucket without a hose.

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