Maytag 23-11-2233N-009 User Manual

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Dehumidifier
Deshumificador
Ddshumidificateur

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 an)
correspondence or service calls concernin(

your air conditioner.

Para referencia futura

Escriba los n0meros del modelo

y de la serie

Puede encontrar los n0meros de modelo y de serie en el
parte posterior del acondicionador. Use estos n0meros en

cualquier correspondencia o Ilamada de servicio con
relaci6n a su acondicionador de aire.

Pour r_f_rence ult_rieure

Inscrivez les num_ros de module et de s_rie
Les num_ros de module et de s_rie se trouvent sur le c6t_

de arri_re de I'appareil. Utilisez ces num_ros Iors de toute
correspondance ou appel au service apr_s-vente ayant trait

votre climatiseur.

Model No., Modelo No., N ° de rnodele

Serial No., N_rnero de serie, N ° de s_rie

Date of Purchase, Fecha de la cornpra, Date d'achat

Questions? _.Preguntas?

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Keep these instructions for future reference

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

Les caracteristiques et specifications sont sujettes a modifications sans pr_avis.

Important Safety Instructions & Installation ooooooooooooooo

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS,
WORDS AND LABELS

What You Need To Know About
Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in
this manual are not meant to cover all possible

conditions and situations that may occur. Common
sense, caution and care must be exercised when

operating or cleaning tools and equipment.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or

manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not
understand.

_h_This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety

messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious

injury.

Electrical Shock Hazard

1. 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, personal injury or death.

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.

RECOMMENDEDCIRCUITWIRESIZES

PROTECTORSIZE WIREGAUGE

15 AMP #14 MINIMUM
20 AMP #12 MINIMUM
30 AMP #10 MINIMUM

(As installed perbuilding code)

C UT,O.I

CAUTION indicates an potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.

I CAUTION I

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.

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:

115V, 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

115V 230V 230V 230V

15A 15A 20A 30A

Important Grounding Requirements

Your Dehumidifier will operate on any 115 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. 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 USEAN ADAPTER.

Installation

Close Windows and Doors

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

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,

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MAY_G

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

5 seconds.

(_ 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

usedwhen quieter operation is desired.

®

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

Ilumidity/Ternp

Fan Speed

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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.

El

Handle

_te Condensate

Container Drain

Note: A piece of tape is

attached to the
container to ensure safe

shipping. This piece of
tape may be removed.

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.

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

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.

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Permanant drain
knock-out

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Side View

To floor drain

Filter Cleaning

1. Turn the 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 isthe consumers' responsibility.

Filter

Drain

Hose Adapter

Garden Hose

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Service & Warranty oooooooooooooooooo000000000000000ooooooooooo0

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 booklet. Then if you need service:

1. Call a CareCo authorized servicer and advise them of
model 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, call 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 (Five Year) Parts and Labor Warranty

During the five years after the date of original purchase,
CareCo 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, redelivery
and reinstallation will be provided, but are the owner's

responsibility.

Note: In the event of any required parts replacement within the
period of this warranty, CareCo 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 IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED

TO ANY IMPLIED 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 CareCo BE LIABLE FOR

INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
EVEN IF ADVISED IN ADVANCE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH

DAMAGES. NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE
MADE TO ANY BUYER UPON RESALE.

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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