Kenmore Elite 99701, 25199701, 251997010001, 25199701801, 515101-KM Owner’s Manual

Use and Care Guide

Dehumidifier

with Wireless Remote Monitoring Station

Model 251-99701-0001

CAUTION'.

Read and follow all
safety rules and instructions

before operating this equipment

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

En Espa_ol: p.13

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

Package Contents ...................................... 2

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

Installation .................................................. 4

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

Key Features .............................................. 5

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

Dehumidifier Set-Up ................................ 6-7

Water Disposing Options ........................... 7

Care and Maintenance ................................ 8

Product Specifications ................................ 9

Troubleshooting ........................................ 10

Wireless Remote Station ..................... 11-12

Receiver Setting Instructions ................... 12

Spanish/Espa_ol ....................................... 13

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

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,Roebuck and Co., Hoffrnan Estates,IL60179• SearsCanada inc., Toronto,Ontario, Canada MSB2B8

• Kenmore Elite Dehumidifier • Batteries (2AAA) • 18 ft. Pump Drain Hose

• Remote Monitoring Station • Use & Care Guide

iMPORTANT CAUTIONS FOR USING YOUR DEHUMiDiFiER.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury, or damage to the
dehumidifier, these safety precautions must be followed:

• 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 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

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.

• Do not remove plug from outlet by pulling
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.

• 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.

• When removing the filter, be aware that
some metal parts may have sharp edges

and may cause injury.

• 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.

• The Low Temperature feature may not
operate efficiently if the room temperature
is below 65°F (18°C). Low temperatures

could cause frost to collect on coils. • Do

not put a pet or house plant where it

will be exposed to direct air flow. This could

injure the pet or plant.

• Do not use the water collected in the
bucket for drinking purposes. It is not

sanitary and could cause illness.

• Operation without filter will cause
unit failure. Insert the filter securely. Clean
it every two weeks. (See maintenance.)

• Do not allow children to play with this
product.

OBSERVEALLLOCALCODESAND
ORDINANCES.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD

GROUND PRONG.

ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ON
THIS APPLIANCE.

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.

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

pp y __unded 3-prong

electrical outlet

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.

• For maximum efficiency, install your
dehumidifier in an area where the

temperature will not fall below 65°F.

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
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.

• At temperatures below 65°F, the evapor-
ator coils may become covered with frost,

reducing the dehumidifier's performance.

• 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.

CHOOSINGTHE 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 wilt 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.

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.

HANDLE

GRAVITY

DRAIN

PUMPDRAIN

SIDEGRILL

BUCKET

CASTER

AIRINLET

FILTER

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POWER ON/OFF (1)
Pressing button once turns the dehumidifier

"ON" and pressing it again turns the
dehumidifier "OFF."

When the unit is turned on, it operates
automatically in COMFORT (3) mode.
AUTO wilt appear in display windows (7/8).

In this setting, humidity level and tempera-
ture are balanced for normal comfort. At

low temperatures higher humidity will feet
more comfortable so the unit will run tess

frequently. At higher temperatures, less

humidity is more comfortable so the unit
may run continuously.

Press SETTINGS (2) once = COMFORT (3)
setting off. Unit will dehumidify continuously.
CONT will appear in display windows (7/8).

Press SETTINGS (2) twice = TIMER (5)
setting is on. TIMER can be adjusted by
pushing the timer arrow-up key (6) _ re-
peatedly to set operating time for 1-12 hours.

Use the arrow-down key _to reduce the
hours of operation. Hours of operation wilt
be displayed in the TIME/TEMPERATURE

window (7).

Press SETTINGS (2) a third time =
HUMIDITY (4) setting is on. HUMIDITY
allows you to manually set the the desired
humidity level by using the humidity arrow

keys (9) up or down @@. Changes are
made in 5% increments; range of settings is

35% to 70%. HUMIDITY LEVEL is shown in

window (8).

FAN SPEED button (10) FAN SPEED
INDICATOR (11). Press button 1time for

LOW fan speed, 2 times for HIGH fan speed,
3 times for AUTO. AUTO adjusts fan speed
automatically to the humidity setting.

BUCKET FULL INDICATOR (12). When the
collection bucket isfull, FULL indicator(12)

will come on. The dehumidifier will not run
with the bucket full.

PUMP ON/OFF (14) Pump On is an optional
setting when using a drain hose to discharge

the collected water. When the pump is on,
display icon (13) will light up. The PUMP
button (14) should be OFF at all times
except when using the pump to discharge
collected water. (See Page 7, Option 3) If

the PUMP button is pressed when using
other water disposal options, E3 (Error
message) will show on display panel.

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.

OPTION 2, GRAVITY DRAIN HOSE
(Garden 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
emptying bucket manually.

OPTION 3, PUMP DRAIN

1. Remove the PUMP DRAIN CAP by turn-
ing clockwise (Reverse thread). (Fig. 1)

2. Remove the drain-hole PLUG by pulling out
while pressing in on the coupler. (Fig.2)

3. Feed the 1/4-inch hose provided through
the hole in the DRAIN CAP. (Fig.3)

4. Insert the end of hose into the drain hole

(Fig.4), then screw DRAIN CAP back
onto the unit (Fig.5). Place the other
end of the hose in the location you want
the water to go: to a floor drain, awater
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.

_ Pressing

Fig.1

Fig.2

Fig.3 Fig.4

Fig.1 Fig.2

Fig.3 Fig.4

Fig.5

5. In the unlikely event the hose comes
loose during pump operation due to

vibration, re-attach hose to continue

automatic pump removal of water.

6. Keep the DRAIN CAP and PLUG for

future use; replace for Gravity (Option 2)
or Manual (Option 1) water removal.

WARNING

• Disconnect power supply cord from
receptacle before performing any

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 of
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)

CLEANING THE 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. Liftoff 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

Classification Spec Remark
Model DIV 251-99701-0001

Power Supply AC 115V/60(Hz)
Moisture Capacity 70 Pints 24-Hour Period

Control Type Electronic
Refrigerant R-22/8.82 oz. 250g

Humidity Humidity Setting: 35%-70% 5% Increments
Display Display Range: 20%-90% 1% Increments. Current Humidity.

Temperature Display Range: Lo, 36-99°F, Hi 1° F Increments. Current Temp.
Display Display Range: Lo, 2-37°C, Hi 1° C Increments. Current Temp.

Timed Shut-off Setting Range: 1Hr-12Hr 1 Hour Increments
Fan Motor Speed 3 Stages Auto/High/Low

Dimensions 15.74x25.59x13.6 in 400x650x346mm
Net Weight 46 lbs 21Kg

Operating Temp. 36°F-99°F
Drain Pump 9V DC, 400 mA

Pump Drain Hose .25 in x 18 ft 6.35x5,486mm