Kenmore Elite 25190701010, 25190701801 Owner’s Manual
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
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Sears Brands Management
Corporation, Hoffman Estates,
IL 60179 USA
Warranty ...................................................... 2
Package Contents ...................................... 2
Safety Instructions ...................................... 3
Installation .................................................. 4
Electrical Requirements ............................. 4
Key Features .............................................. 5
Control Panel ............................................. 6
Dehumidifier Set-Up ................................ 6-7
Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the
product, 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 the sealed
refrigerant system isdefective within five years from the purchase date, call 1-800-4-MY-
HOME®to arrange for free repair. All warranty coverage applies for only 90 days from the
date of purchase if this product is ever used for other than private family purposes.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
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 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
according to all the 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, 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 consequential 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 only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada.This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Sears, Roebuckand Co,, Hoffman Estates,IL 60179• Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB2B8
• Kenmore Elite Dehumidifier • Batteries (2AAA) • 18 ft. Pump Drain Hose
• Remote Monitoring Station • Use & Care Guide
Water Disposing Options ........................... 7
Care and Maintenance ................................ 8
Troubleshooting .......................................... 9
Error Codes/Product Specifications .......... 10
Wireless Remote Station ..................... 11-12
Receiver Setting Instructions ................... 12
Spanish/Espa_ol ....................................... 13
Sears Service ............................. Back Cover
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS FOR USING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER.
_IL o reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury, or damage to the
Safety
• Do not place the power cord near a heater.
• Do not use an electrical outlet near
flammable 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
appliance.
• 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 dehumid-
ifier. 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
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
during operation, always unplug dehumid-
ifier before attempting any recommended
maintenance or cleaning.
• Do not block the inlet or outlet. It may
cause unit to fail or to operate inefficiently.
dehumidifier, these safety precautions must be followed:
• Do not remove plug from outlet by pulling
on the cord.
• When not in use, turning the unit offwitl
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
=Auto is the suggested setting for typical
everyday use
=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 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
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 maintenance.)
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OBSERVEALLLOCALCODESAND
ORDINANCES.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD
GROUND PRONG.
ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ON
THIS APPLIANCE.
A 115-VOLT 60Hz, 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.
3-prong grounded plug _l-_xll)
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
Code 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
installed by a qualified electrician.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
CHOOSING THE PROPER LOCATION
Use the 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.
AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF
When the bucket is full, or when the buck-
et is not in the proper position, the Bucket
Full light goes on and the unit automati-
cally shuts off.
The bucket must be replaced in the
proper position for the dehumidifier to
work. The light will stay on and the dehu-
midifier will not run if the bucket is not in
the proper position.
The dehumidifier will shut off once the
desired humidity setting is reached plus or
minus 5% Relative Humidity (RH).
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the important
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 before operating this appliance.
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Power supply cord
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
• 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.
G_ _unded 3-prong
electrical outlet
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
• Do not remove ground prong.
• Do not use a two-prong adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in death, fire or electrical shock.
• 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
automatically turn off; the fan will continue
running to defrost the coils.
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Power On/Off (1)
Pressing Power button once turns the
dehumidifier "ON" and pressing it again
turns the dehumidifier "OFF."
Setting (2)
By pressing this button, unit will cycle through
each setting with every press. The order of
settings are Auto - Humidity - Delay Start
- Cycle Timer - Auto ...
Auto (3)
When the unit isturned on, the unit will default
in Auto mode. AUTO (3) will be lit and"Auto"
will bedisplayedinwindow (7/8) for 10seconds
before retuming to the ambient temperature
and humidity. In this setting, humidity level is
automatically set for 50% RH. Because lower
temperatures usually correlate with lower
humidity levels, the unit will not run frequently.
At higher temperatureshigherhumidityisnormal
so the unit will run more often.
Humidity
In this setting, Humidity allows you to manually
set the desired humidity level by using the
humidity arrows (9).Humidityvaluesarechanged
in 5% increments ranging from 35% to 70%.
When in this mode, there will not be a setting
LED lit. When pressing v arrow key when the
valueis 35%, the unitwill operate continuously.
Inthis continuous operation, "Cont"will be
displayed in the window (7/8) for 10 seconds
beforereturningto the ambient temperature and
humidity. To leave continuous operation, press
the arrow,*,or change the setting.
Delay Start (5)
Unit can be programmedto turn on at a desired
delay time by pushing the timer arrows (6).
Time can be adjusted in 1 hour increments
ranging from 1 to 12 hours. Delaytime will be
OPTION 1, EMPTYING MANUALLY
1. Pull out the bucket, grasping upper and
lower handles.
2. Carry the bucket by grasping the inside
handle of the bucket.
3. After emptying the bucket, replace the
bucket in the dehumidifier.
NOTE: Dehumidifier will not work when the
BUCKET FULL light is on or without the
bucket properly placed in the unit.
shown in window (8) and will count down to
start time in 1 hour increments.
Cycle Timer Setting (4)
In this setting, the unit will run for either 3, 6, or
12 hours, thenshut offfor 3, 6, or 12 hours.Cycle
time can be adjusted by pushing the timer arrow
up or down (6) repeatedly to set operating time
for 3, 6, or 12 hours. The cycle timer function will
continue until you change the setting or turn the
unit off.
Fan Speed (10)
Press Fan Speed to toggle between Auto, Low,
and High fan speeds. Speed will be shown in
fan speed indicator(11). WhenAUTO is selected,
the unit will adjust the fan speed accordingly
depending on the humidity level.
Bucket Full Indicator (12).
Whenthe collection bucket isfull, BUCKET FULL
indicator (12) will come on. The dehumidifier will
not run until the bucket is empty.
Pump On/Off
Pump On is an optional setting when using the
supplied IA"drain hose to remove the collected
water inthe bucket. To turn the pumpon/off, press
the Pump Button (14).Whenthe pumpison,Pump
Display (13)will light on. The Pump Display (13)
will be offwhen the pump isoff. The pumpshould
only be turned onwhen there is a 1A"drain hose
properly connected to the machine and the pump
isintendedto be used. Ifthe pumpbuttonispressed
when usingotherwater disposal options, E3 (Error
Message)will showondisplaypanel. Pumpwillrun
automaticallywhenever thebucket gets full. The
bucket may not empty completely to protect the
pump, butoncethe bucketfills up again,the pump
will turn on,
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OPTION 2, GRAVITY DRAIN HOSE
(Hose Not Provided)
1. Take off GRAVITY DRAIN CAP by turning
the cap counterclockwise. (Fig.l)
2. Remove DRAIN CONNECTOR from the
bucket. (Fig.2)
3. Next, screw the DRAIN CONNECTOR
to a standard garden hose by turning
clockwise. (Fig.3)
4. Reattach the DRAIN CONNECTOR end
of garden hose to the dehumidifier (Fig.4)
then check hose for kinks or obstructions.
The position of the hose at the floor drain
must be lower than DRAIN CONNECTOR.
5. Keep the DRAIN CAP for future use when 5.
emptying bucket manually.
Fig.1 Fig.2
Fig.3 Fig.4
OPTION 3, PUMP DRAIN
1. Remove the PUMP DRAIN CAP by turn-
ing clockwise (Reverse thread). (Fig.l)
2. Remove the drain-hole PLUG by pulling out
while pressing in on the coupler. (Fig.2)
Keep the DRAIN CAP and PLUG for future use.
3. Feed the 1/4-inch hose provided through
the hole in the DRAIN CAR (Fig.3)
4. Insert the end of hose into the drain hole
(Fig.4), then screw DRAIN CAP back
onto the unit. Place the other end of the
hose in the location you want the water to
go: to a floor drain, a water container, or
through a basement window to the
outdoors. (Pump can lift water up to 15
feet above the unit.) Check hose for kinks
or other obstruction.
Fig.1 Fig.2
Fig.3 Fig.4
In the unlikely event the hose comes
loose during pump operation due to
vibration, re-attach hose to continue
automatic pump removal of water.
_1t, CAUTION: Do not remove the
bucket while the pump is operating. This
will cause the dehumidifier to stop operat-
ing and result in an "E3" error message.
ALSO: The pump drain hose should not
be both under waterAND at a height
that is above the dehumidifier. This can
cause a "back flow" to the dehumidifier
and cause the dehumidifier to stop work-
ing resulting in an "E3" error message.
Following an "E3" error, the unit must be
unplugged and reset to operate. (See
Error Code section of this manual.)
_WARNING
•Disconnectpowersupplycordfrom
receptaclebeforeperformingany
maintenance.
Fig.3 Fig.4
CLEANING SIDE GRILLS AND AIR
FILTERS
1. Snap open the bottom tab of filter
located below the of side grill. (Fig.l)
Grills are located on both sides of unit.
2. Pull the filter down and away from unit
until it is all the way out. (Fig.2)
Note: The filter is extremely flexible. This
action will not damage the filter.
3. Wash with mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly.
Air dry away from direct sunlight.
4. Using both hands, insert the top edge d
the filter into the slot below the side grill
and slide into place. (Fig.3) Snap the
bottom tab into the closed position.
5. SIDE GRILLS can be cleaned using a
vacuum cleaner or a soft brush to remove
dust. (Fig.4)
6. SIDE GRILLS can be cleaned using
a vacuum cleaner or a soft brush to
remove dust. CHECK YOUR FILTERS
PERIODICALLY TO INSURE PROPER
OPERATION. (Fig.4)
CLEANINGTHE EXTERIOR
Clean the exterior using a soft brush or dry
towel. But do not spray water directly on the
exterior.
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CLEANING THE BUCKET
Pull the bucket out. Lift off bucket cover.
(Fig.1) Clean the inside d bucket every week
using mild detergent in order to block buildup
d mold and bacteria. (Fig.2)
After cleaning, replace the bucket cover
and slide the bucket into the unit. (Fig.3)
Check the float switch to make sure it is not
obstructed. Proper position of the bucket
and the float switch is required for the
dehumidifier to turn on.
Fig .2
Float Switch
Fig.3
Before calling for service, try the suggestions below to see whether you can solve your
problem without outside help.
CHECKPOINT SOLUTIONSPROBLEMS
Dehumidifier does not
work when pressing
the POWER ON
button.
Dehumidifier is
operating, but the
dehumidification
function does not
work.
Loud noise and/
or vibration during
operation.
Sounds.
Dehumidification
function is inefficient
Unit is discharging Normal: Compressor and electric
warm air. motor discharge nominal heat.
Water does not drain Check the DRAIN CONNEC-
through hose.
Waterdoes notdrain
through garden hose.
Water does not drain
through pump drain
hose.
Is the power cord plugged into
a grounded 3-prong outlet?
Is BUCKET FULL light on?
Does BUCKET FULL light
appear after emptying the
water bucket?
Is the compressor running as
well as the fan?
Is there frost on the coils?
Is the unit on a level surface?
Sounds like flowing water
during and after operation.
It makes a pinging sound.
Are the filters and grills dirty?
Is indoor temperature under
65°F?
TOR. Is it installed correctly?
Check the drain hose for
kinks or obstructions.
Is PUMP light on?
Check the DRAIN CON-
NECTOR making sure it is
installed securely.
Check the garden hose for
tangles or folds.
Check the connecting hose
for tangles or folds.
Does pump display light
appear?
Plug the power cord securely into a
grounded 3-prong outlet.
Empty the water bucket and
re-install.
Check the float switch to make sure
it is free and not obstructed.
The unit may be in the defrost
mode. The fan is running but not the
compressor. The unit will return to
dehumidification automatically.
Move the unit to a level surface.
This is the normal sound of the
refrigerant flowing through the coils.
Normal sound of expansion and
contraction caused by temperature
changes.
Clean the SIDE GRILL and AIR
FILTER.
Although the unit will dehumidify at
temperatures below 65 degrees,
there is a potential for frost to develop
which may inhibit the unit's efficiency
Re-install drain hose according
to this manual.
Flatten the hose or remove block-
age.
Turn on the pump.
Re-install it according to this manual.
Flatten the hose or remove block-
age.
Re-install drain hose according to
this manual.
Flatten the hose or remove blockage.
Turn on the pump.
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