Maytag 23-11-2242N-005 Instruction Manual

MA AG

Dehumidifier

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 dehumidifier.

Model No., Modelo No., N° de modele

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

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

Questions?

866-MAYTAG-1

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Important Safety Instructions & Installation oooooooooooooo

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.

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

(As installed perbuilding code)

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

injury.

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

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 isto 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,

Operation & Maintenance °oooooo°oo°oo°oooooooo°°oo°oo°oooooooo

Automatic Humidity Control

The humidistat control automatically turns your

dehumidifier on or off to maintain the humidity level you
select. Allow dehumidifier to reach room temperature,

then turn control knob to number 5 (normal average

setting). The fan and compressor will run together,
dehumidifying the room. If unit does not turn on at this

setting, this generally means that the relative humidity is
already low and dehumidification may not be needed at

this time.

After operating several days at this setting with doors and
windows closed, you may readjust this control to a slightly

higher number for lower humidity (drier air) or to a
slightly lower number for higher humidity (moist air).

If knob is turned to "Continuous Run" then the
compressor will continuously run regardless of actual room
humidity. If not properly monitored, this setting could
cause excess energy usage.

Humidistat r ....

Humidistat/Power Control

To empty the Container:

1. Unplug unit 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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_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.

Overflow Indicator

An automatic overflow switch and 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.

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Overflow

Indicator

Filter Cleaning

1. Unplug unit.

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.

Filter

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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. Unplug unit 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.

Permanant drain

Service (Read carefully before calling for service)

If the Dehumidifier Fails to Start

• Make sure the unit is plugged into an operating outlet.

• If the indicator light (most models) is on, empty the full
water container. The indicator light should now go OFF,

and the dehumidifier will begin to operate. If the
dehumidifier does not begin to operate make sure the

float is attached to the water container.

Unit Runs, But Very Little Water is Collected

• The amount of water removed from the airdepends on
the relative humidity of the air and the capacity of the

dehumidifier purchased. When the air feels damp (high
relative humidity), more moisture will be removed and

the container will fill up more rapidly. As the unit
continues to remove moisture and reduce the humidity

in the area, less water will be collected in the container.

• Room humidity is low (below 40%).

Sounds

It is reassuring to know that your dehumidifier is
functioning properly. These are some normal sounds which

should not be a cause for concern:

• Air rushing over air drying coils.

• Hissing or thumping - refrigerant is flowing throughout
the sealed system and may generate a "boiling" sound

right after the compressor stops.

• Compressor may "thump" as it cycles on and off.

• Water dripping from coils onto the drain plate.

• The humidistat control, compressor and fan "tick" as
they turn on and off. Metal makes a similar sound when

expanding or contracting.

Condensate

Drain

Hose Adapter

Garden Hose

Service & Warranty

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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-M AYTAG 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.

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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