Maytag 23-11-2233N-008 User Manual

MAYFAG

Dehumidifier
Deshumificador

D6shumidificateur

For Future Reference

Write down the model and serial numbers

The model and serial numbers can be found
back of the unit. Use these numbers in any

correspondence or service calls concerning

your air conditioner.

Para referencia futura

Escriba los numeros del modelo
y de la serie

Puede encontrar los nfimeros de modelo y de serie en el
parte posterior del acondicionador. Use estos nfimeros en

cualquier correspondencia o llamada de servicio con
relaci6n a su acondicionador de aim.

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Pour r_f_rence ult_rieure

Inscrivez les numeros de module et de serie

Les num4ros de module et de s4rie se trouvent sur le c?)t_ de
arri_re de l'appareil. Utilisez ces numhros lors de toute

correspondance ou appel au service apr_s-vente ayant trait

votre climatiseur.

Model No., Modelo No., N ° de modNe

Serial No., Nlknero de serie, N Ode s(rie

Date ofPro'chase, Fecha de la compra, Date d_what

For additional questions please call:

1-866- MAYTAG- 1

or e-maih

customerservice@maytagair, corn

Keep these instructions for future reference

Features and specifications subject to change without notice.
Las caracteristicas y especificaciones estfin sujetas a cambio sin previo aviso.

Les caract#ristiques et spficifications sont sujettes ,5 modifications sans prfiavis.

Important Safety Instructions & Installation oooooooooooooo

Important
Grounding Requirements

Electrical Shock Hazard

l. Plug unit only into grounded electrical outlet.

2. Do not use an extension cord or plug adaptor with
this unit.

3. Do not operate unit with filter removed.

Failure to follow the above precautions could result in
electrical shock,fire or personal injury,

If the dehumidifier has a serial plate rating of 115 volts
and up to and including 7.5 amps the unit may be on

a fuse or circuit breaker with other devices. However, the

maximum amps of all devices on that fuse or circuit breaker
can not exceed the amps of the fuse or circuit breaker.

Notice

Do not operate this dehumidifier without proper time
delay circuit protection. Refer to serial plate for proper
power supply requirements.

RECOMMENDED CIRCUIT WIRE SIZES

PROTECTOR SIZE WIRE GAUGE

15 AMP #14 MINIMUM

20 AMP #12 MINIMUM

30 AMP #10 MINIMUM

(As installed per building code)

115V 230V 230V 230V

15A 15A 20,4 30A

Your Dehumidifier will operate on any 11S volt, 3-pronged
(grounded), 60 Hz circuit. A separate line is not required,

but it is advisable not to overload the circuit with heavy
duty appliances such as washing machines, etc. For your

safety, this dehumidifier is equipped with a 3-pronged,
grounding plug and must be plugged into a properly

grounded outlet (Figs. 1 & 2). If your outlet is not of the
proper type, it is your responsibility to have the outlet and

wiring changed to the correct type. DO NOT cut off the
third (grounding) prong. DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER.

O Grounded

three-prong

Three-prong wall receptacle
grounding plug

Installation

Close Windows and Doors

To assure efficient dehumidification, close all windows and
doors in the area where the dehumidifier is to operate

(Fig.3).

_ Single outlet

grounding

wall receptacle

For Your Safety:

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

Power Supply:

Outlet Requirement:
Grounding Type:

Minimum Wire Size:

Circuit Protector:

llSV, 60HZ
AC Only 1-Phase

3-Prong
125 V, 15 Amp

#14 (A.W.G.) 3-Wire

Use Copper Wire Only

15 Amp Time Delay Fuse
or Circuit Breaker

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Plug In

Once you have assembled your dehumidifier and installed
it in an appropriate location, plug the cord into a properly

grounded outlet as indicated in the electrical requirement
(Fig. 4).

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Power

Pause

I hour

Humidity/Temp

C) Power Indicator

Press "Power" button to activate unit. Power "On" indicator lights up.

(_ Container Full Indicator

An automatic overflow switch and Container "Full" indicator light are provided to turn
the dehumidifier off before the container overflows. When the indicator light on the
control panel glows, the water container must be emptied.

(_ Set Humidity Display

If "Set Humidity" level is lower than the "Room" humidity level: the compressor will
start up and unit will start dehumidification.

If "Set Humidity" level is higher than the "Room" level: the unit will not dehumidify.

After operating several days at the default setting, with doors and windows closed, you
may adjust the "Set Humidity" to a slightly lower percent (drier air) or higher percent

(moist air). If you would like to adjust the "Set Humidity" humidity level, press the "+"

or "-" to adjust the humidistat in 5% increments between 35% and 90%.

@ Room Humidity/Temp Display

The "Room" display will display either the relative humidity or temperature of the
room. The default setting is room humidity. To display the temperature of the room
press the "Humidity/Temp" button. Press it again to go back to the humidity level.

To display the Temperature in Centigrade: hold down the "Humidity/Temp" button
for S seconds.

C) Fan speed Control

Press the "Fan Speed" button if you would like to change the fan speed from "Low" to
"High", Use the high speed to maintain maximum water removal. The lower speed can be used

when quieter operation is desired.

C) Pause Feature

Press "Pause" button to pause operation of dehumidifier for 1 hour.

Ilumidity/Temp

Fan Speed

Maintenance oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

To empty the Container:

When the condensate water container is full, the indicator
lights up.

1. Turn the power off before removing container. Wait 3
minutes for any remaining water to drain into the

condensate container.

2. Tilt the container forward then lift carefully by the
handle.

3. Empty and gently re-insert the container.

Important: This water is not suitable for drinking.

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Handle

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Container

Note: A piece of tape is
attached to the

container to ensure safe
shipping. This piece of

tape may be removed.

Condensate
Drain

Permanant Drain Installation

(optional):

The condesate water can be removed directly from the

unit to a drain through a garden hose with the included
adapter,

1. Turn the power off before beginning work.

2. Use a screwdriver to remove the knock-out at the back
of the unit. (Fig. 7)

3. Slide the garden hose adapter (supplied) over the
condensate drain through the knock-out hole. (Fig 8)

4. The garden hose should lead to a floor drain or other
appropriate drain source. The garden hose should
have no inclines or sharp bends.(Fig 8)

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Permanant drain
knock-out

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Side View

To floor drain

Filter Cleaning

1. Turn tile power off.

2. Use a vacuum cleaner attachment or brush to clean
the front grille.

3. Remove the filter.

4. To clean the filter, wash in warm, soapy water, rinse
and shake dry. Cleaning is recommended monthly, or

as conditions require.

Proper use and care of your dehumidifier will help ensure longer
life of the unit. It is recommended to annually inspect and clean
the coils and condensate water passages. Expense of annual
inspection is the consumers' responsibility.

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Filter

Condensate
Drain

Hose Adapter

Garden Hose

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Service & Warranty oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

How to Obtain Warranty Service or Parts

Service for your dehumidifier will be provided by CareCo, a
division of the manufacturer with authorized independent

CareCo servicers nationwide.

Note: Before calling for service, carefully read the Installation and
Operating Instructions bookleL Then if you need service:

1. Call a CareCo authorized servicer and advise them of mode[
number, serial number, date of purchase and nature of

complaint. Service will be provided during normal working

hours. Contact your dealer for the name of an authorized

servicer if unknown to you.

2. If your dealer is unable to give you the name of a servicer or if

you need other assistance, ca[[ the following toll-free number
for the name of an authorized servicer or authorized parts

distributor:

1-866-MAYTAG 1

or you may write:
CareCo, Service Department

415 W. Wabash Ave., RO. Box 200
Effingham, IL 62401

Proof of Purchase Date

It is the responsibility of the consumer to establish the original
purchase date for warranty purposes. We recommend that a bill

of sale, cancelled check, or some other appropriate payment
record be kept for that purpose.

For Models Installed Outside North America

For dehumidifiers purchased for use outside North America, the
manufacturer does not extend any warranty either expressed or

implied. Consult your local dealer for any warranty terms
extended by the importer in your country.

Warranty

Room dehumidifier Warranty

(Within the 48 contiguous United States. state of Hawaii,
the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Canada)

Full (FiveYear) Parts and Labor Warranty

During the five years after the date of original purchase, Fedders
North America will, through its authorized servicers and free of

charge to the owner or any subsequent user, repair or replace any
parts which are defective in material or workmanship due to

normal use when the unit is delivered by the owner to and picked
up from one of our authorized servicers. If requested, in-home

service, pick-up, rede[ivery and reinsta[[ation will be provided,
but are the owner's responsibility.

Note: In the event of any required parts replacement within the
period of this warranty, Fedders North America replacement parts
shall be used and will be warranted only for the period remaining on
the original warranty.

Exceptions

The above warranty does not cover failure to function caused by
damage to the unit while in your possession (other than damage

caused by defect or malfunction), or by its improper installation,
or by unreasonable use of the unit, including without limitation,

failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance or to
follow the written Installation and Operating Instructions. If the

unit is put to commercial, business, rental, or other use or
application other than for consumer use, we make no warranties,

express or implied, including but not limited to, any implied
warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular use or

purpose.

THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THE ABOVE EXPRESS
WARRANTY ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES

THEREFOR, NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE MADE.
ALL IMPI.IED WARRANTIES, INCI.UDING BUT NOT I_IMITED
TO ANY IMPI_IED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAl_
PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALl_ FEDDERS NORTH AMERICA

BE I_IABI_E FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAl_
DAMAGES, EVEN IF ADVISED IN ADVANCE OF THE

POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPI.IED, ARE MADE TO ANY BUYER UPON RESAI.E.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific

legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary
from state to state.

No warranties are made for units sold outside of the above stated
areas. Your distributor or final seller may provide a warranty on

units sold outside of these areas.

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