LG 25870, 25850 User Manual

Owner's Manual Manuel de l’usager

DEHUMIDIFIER DESHUMIDIFICATEUR

Sears Canada Inc. Toronto,M5B 2B8 www.sears.ca

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS

Model, Modèle 25850 50 Pint Low Temp

25870 70 Pint Low Temp

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY

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

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................3

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

INSTALLING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER

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Defrost Control Function ..........................5

CHOOSING THE PROPER LOCATION .......5

AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF ..............................5

OPERATION .................................................6

Features ...................................................6

Control Panel ...........................................7

OPTIONS FOR DISPOSING

OF COLLECTED WATER.............................8

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

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

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

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

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

Cleaning inside the unit..........................10

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................11

MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

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SERVICE NUMBERS....................Back cover

One Year 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.

Five Year Limited Warranty on Sealed Refrigerant System

For five years from the date of purchase, when this product is installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, the sealed refrigerant system will be repaired free of charge if it is defective in material or workmanship.

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.

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 all

ow 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.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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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.

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 the all instructions suppl ied 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

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 Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

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ENGLISHENGLISH

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury when using your dehumidifier, the following safety precautions must be followed:

• Do not place the power cord near a heater.

It may cause fire and electric shock.

• Do not use the power cord near flammable gas or combustibles such as gasoline, benzene, thinner, etc.

It may cause explosion or fire.

• Do not disassemble or modify products.

It may cause electric shock and failure.

• Plug in the power cord properly.

Otherwise, it may cause electric shock or fire.

• Do not operate or stop the unit by inserting or pulling out the power plug.

It may cause electric shock or fire.

• Do not damage the power cord or use an unspecified power cord.

It may cause electric shock or fire.

• Do not modify power cord length.

It may cause electric shock or fire.

• Do not share the outlet with other appliances.

It may cause electric shock or fire.

• Always plug into a grounded outlet.

Not grounding unit may cause electric shock.

• Unplug the unit if strange sounds, odors, or smoke come from it.

Unplugging the unit may avoid electric shock or fire hazard.

• Do not use the socket if it is loose or damaged.

It may cause fire and electric shock.

• Do not operate with wet hands or in damp environment.

It may cause electric shock.

• Ventilate before operating defumidifier when gas goes out.

It may cause explosion, fire, and burn.

• Do not clean the dehumidifier with water.

Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation. It may cause an electric shock.

• Unplug unit before cleaning the unit.

Since the fan rotates at high speed during operation, it may cause injury.

• If water enters the product, turn off the dehumidifier's power switch, then unplug the unit. Contact service for repair.

It will cause machine failure or electric shock.

• Do not block the inlet or outlet.

It may cause failure of appliance or performance deterioration.

• Hold the plug by the head when taking it out.

Otherwise, it may cause electric shock and damage.

• Turn off the main power switch when not using the dehumidifier for a long time.

Turning off the unit will save on energy costs.

• Make sure the dehumidifier is the correct size for the area you want to dehumidify.

It is not designed to dehumidify the entire house.

• Install the dehumidifier properly only on a floor.

For proper operation, your dehumidifier should be installed only on a floor.

• Close all doors, windows and other outside openings to the room.

The dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed area to be most effective.

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

Sharp edges may cause injury.

• Use a soft cloth to clean. Do not use wax, thinner, or a strong detergent.

The appearance of the dehumidifier may deteriorate, change color, or develop surface flaws.

• Be sure to replace the bucket properly after emptying to prevent water from collecting on the floor.

Otherwise, it will cause property damage.

• May not operate if the room temperature is below 42˚F(6˚C).

Low temperatures could cause coils to frost.

• 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 or personal injury.

• Insert the filter securely. Clean it every two weeks.

Operation without filters will cause unit failure.

• Do not allow children to play with this product.

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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, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

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 instructions can result

in death, fire, or electrical shock.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

3-prong grounding plug

Ground prong

Power supply cord

3-prong grounding type wall receptacle

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INSTALLING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER

AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF

• When the bucket is full, or when the bucket is not in the proper position, the Bucket Full light turns on and the unit automatically shuts off. Also, when bucket is out of position, the unit will beep 3 times.

• 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.

• The dehumidifier will shut off once the desired humidity setting is reached.

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

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

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

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• Install the dehumidifier on a level floor strong enough to support the unit with a full bucket of water.

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• 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

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when operating the dehumidifier. Humid outdoor air will add

to the unit's work load.

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• For maximum efficiency,install your dehumidifier in an

area where the temperature wil not fall below

• At temperature below 42°F(6°C) ,(floor level) the evaporator coils will becomes covered with frost, reducing dehumidification performance.

Defrost Operation

The dehumidifier has a built-in defrost control senses frost built up on the evaporator coils.During defrost the compressor off,keeping the fan on to

defrost the coils.

42°F(6°C).

12~18"

42˚F (6˚C)

CHOOSING THE PROPER LOCATION

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OPERATION

FEATURES

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

Power cord

Cabinet

Control panel

Rear Grille

Front Grille

Air Filter

Water bucket

Handle

(Optional) Drain Hose Connector

Room Size Moderately Very Wet Extremely

(sq-ft) Damp Damp Wet

SELECTION GUIDE

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OPERATION

HUMIDITY SETTING

AUTO

RESTART

AUTO

RESTART

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CONTROL PANEL

1. POWER key

Pressing this key once turns the dehumidifier "ON" and pressing again turns the dehumidifier "OFF".

2. HUMIDITY CONTROL keys

Press to select the desired humidity setting.

• : Used to raise the desired humidity setting.

• : Used to lower the desired humidity setting.

• The desired humidity can be selected within a range of 35% to 70% Relative Humidity in increments of 5%.

• If you press the key once again at 35% Relative Humidity, continuous "On" mode is selected and "On" appears in

the display window. In "On" mode the unit operates continuously, regardless of humidity conditions.

3. HUMIDITY SETTING display

Displays the selected humidity setting.

4. FAN SPEED key

Press to set the fan speed as "High" or "Low".

• Pressing this key changes the fan speed from High → Low → High.

• The selected fan speed is indicated by indicator lights marked "High" and "Low".

5. ENERGY TIMER key

Press to select timed operation cycle.

• Pressing this key selects EITHER THE 3 OR 6 HOUR TIMER MODE. The Timer indicator light will shift from 3 hour On/Off to 6 hour On/Off. The unit will run for either 3 or 6 hours, and then shut off completely for 3 or 6 hours. The cycle repeats until you change the setting. To turn off the ENERGY TIMER function, press key until indicator lights are both "Off".

• If ENERGY TIMER function is not selected, unit operates until desired humidity setting is reached.

6. BUCKET FULL Indicator

This light glows when the bucket is full and needs to be emptied. It also glows when the bucket is not properly positioned. When bucket full indicator light glows, the compressor and fan will turn "OFF".

7. AUTO RESTART

• The Auto Restart function automatically restarts your dehumidifier once power is restored. The fan will immediately begin to run for approximately 3 minutes, and the unit will operate at the previous humidity setting. After 3 minutes, the compressor may also start based on the humidity conditions in the room. Once the target humidity setting is reached, the fan and compressor will shut off.

TO OPERATE THE DEHUMIDIFIER:

1. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. Press the POWER key.

2. Set the Humidity control anywhere between 35% to 70% for normal operation.

• For less humidity, press the HUMIDITY CONTROL key.

• For higher humidity, press the HUMIDITY CONTROL key.

3. Press the ENERGY TIMER key if desired, to set the amount of time for which you want the unit to cycle On and Off.

The time can be set for 3 hours or 6 hours.

4. If you want to change the fan speed, press the FAN SPEED key. Each time the FAN SPEED key is pressed the fan

speed changes from High → Low → High.

5. Press the POWER key to stop the unit manually.

OPTIONS FOR DISPOSING OF COLLECTED WATER

EMPTYING THE BUCKET MANUALLY

1. When the bucket is full, slide it out by grasping the handle and emptying it into a large sink or tub, and then replace it properly. See Figure 1.

2. Empty the bucket when the indicator light turns on.

3. Do not remove the bucket while the dehumidifier is operating. Moving the bucket can cause water to drop on the base pan or the floor.

4. Carry the bucket by supporting it from the bottom as well as by the handle. Carrying by only the handle may cause the handle or bucket cover to break.

USING A GARDEN HOSE

You have the option of attaching a garden hose to your dehumidifier to drain water later than using the water bucket.

The empty water bucket must still be installed for the dehumidifier to operate.

Attach hose prior to initial operation. First, remove the drain hole cover on the rear

grille. Use needlenose pliers to pull the drain hole cover out. Figure 2.

Next, connect a garden hose to the threaded end of the drain hose connection, being careful not to overtighten the hose.

Slide out the bucket. Look into the dehumidifier drain hole on the rear grill. You will see the stem that the drain hose connector fits into. Push the connector firmly into the stem.

Make sure that the garden hose is not bent or kinked. The hose should lie flat from the dehumidifier to the drain.

When not in use, the drain hose connector can be stored in the water bucket.

Lift the cover off the water bucket and place the connector into the V shape grooves directly below the bucket handle.

An optional drain hose (#9181) is available for purchase through Sears Retail stores.

Figure 1

DRAIN HOLE COVER

(OPTIONAL) DRAIN HOSE CONNECTOR

TAKE OUT

INSERT

(OPTIONAL) DRAIN HOSE CONNECTOR

Figure 2

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