Whirlpool 1182182 User Manual [en, es]
Dehumidifier
Use & Care Guide
Contents
Safet y inf orm ati on
Elec tri cal re qui rem ents ..................................................
Inst all ing de hum idi fie r ..................................................
Opera ti ng d eh umi dif ier .................................................
Remo vin g an d e mpt yin g wat er buc ket ...............................6-7
Wate r le vel fl oa t a nd auto ma tic sh uto ff
Carin g f or you r dehu mid if ier
If yo u nee d as si sta nce or se rvi ce ...................................10-11
Warra nt y...................................................... Back Co ver
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Safety information
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Your safety and the safety of others
is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on
your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards
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You wlil be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not
followed.
that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be
preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or
“'WARNING.” These words mean:
A DANGER
A WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING —To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury or
sickness when using your dehumidifier, follow these basic precautions:
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
• Do not remove ground prong.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
— SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS —
It is your responsibility to:
• Install the dehumidifier according to the Installation Instructions.
• Connect the dehumidifier only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct
electrical supply and ground. See “Electrical requirements," page 3.
Unplug dehumidifier before
servicing.
Do not drink water collected in the
water bucket.
Electrical requirements
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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.
A 115-volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.),
60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere fused
and properly grounded electrical
supply is required. A time-delay fuse or
time-delay circuit breaker is
recommended. Use a separate circuit to
connect only the dehumidifier.
Grou ndi ng ins tru cti on s:
3-prong ground-tirpe
power supply cord
For your personal safety, this
dehumidifier must be grounded.This
dehumidifier is equipped with a power
supply cord having a 3-prong ground
plug.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating
3-prong ground-type outlet, grounded
in accordance with local codes and
ordinances. If a mating outlet is not
available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the
customer to have the properly
grounded outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
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Installing dehumidifier
Good air circulation is needed
for best performance—allow
at least 12-18 inches (30.5 -
45.7 cm) of air space on all
sides of the dehumidifier.
12-18"
(30.5-45.7 cm)
Install dehumidifier on a level floor strong enough to support the
dehumidifier with a full bucket of water.
65° (18. 3°C)
Install your dehumidifier in an area
where the temperature will not fall
below 65°F (18.3°C). Lower temper
atures will cause ice to form on coils.
65 °-
(18. 3°C)
If ice forms on coils, some dehumidifiers
will continue to run. Some
dehumidifiers have a de-icer feature
that will automatically shut the
compressor off when ice forms. (Fan
continues to run.) Unplug either type of
dehumidifier until ice melts and room
temperature rises.
Keep all outside doors,
windows and other
openings closed when
operating dehumidifier.
Humid outdoor air will
increase dehumidifier
workload.
(30i-45.7cm)
Operating dehumidifier
EMPT Y/AD JU ST B UC KET li ght : DRYNE SS CON TRO L:
If this light is on, the dehumidifier is
not running.This light indicates that
you need to check:
• If the bucket is full, empty bucket
and replace.
• If the bucket is not in position,
remove bucket and replace. Make
sure the bucket fits all the way into
the dehumidifier and the light is off,
or dehumidifier will not run.
This controls the amount of moisture in
the room.Turn the control knob
clockwise for more drying.Turn the
control knob counterclockwise for less
drying.Turn control knob to "NORMAL"
to maintain average humidity
conditions.
NOTE: For the first few days of use, turn
the Dryness Control clockwise to
"DRYEST"to remove extra moisture
Some models: this controls fan
operation. Use desired setting.
HIGH - for faster moisture removal.
LOW - for slower moisture removal.
Removing & emptying water bucket
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AWARNING
Sickness Hazard
Do not drink water collected in water bucket.
Doing so can result in sickness.
Bucke t sty les :
Bucke t meth od :
Bucket style 1
2. Carry bucket to a large sink or tub.
1. Use both side handles to lift bucket.
Pull bucket forward and remove.
Go to Step 2.
Bucket style 2
I.Lift bucket from bottom. Pull bucket
forward and remove. Go to Step 2.
3. Pour water through opening into a
sink or tub.
4. Replace bucket completely and
check that EMPTY/ADJUST BUCKET
light is off.
Removing & emptying water bucket
Drain h ose co nne cti on met hod :
(to drain water from bucket continuously)
Bucket style 1
drain hose
connector cover
(not on all models)
1. If your dehumidifier does not have
a drain hose connector cover, go to
Step 2.
If your dehumidifier has a drain
hose connector cover, use a flat-
blade screwdriver to remove cover
from drain connector.Turn cover
counterclockwise. Discard cover. It
cannot be reused. Go to Step 2.
Bucket style 2
.. Do Not
damage
outside or
connection
will leak.
center of drain hose connector
2. Drill out only the center of the drain
hose connector. Use a minimum 1/4"
drill bit.
3. Attach a garden hose to drain hose
connector.The garden hose should
not be longer than 8 feet (2.4 m). Run
other end of garden hose into a floor
drain. Check that the hose lies flat
and in the drain.
1. Slide off the drain hose connector
cover. Go to Step 2.
To use the bucket without the garden hose:
For bucket style 1:
Use a garden hose cap to seal the drain
hose connector.
For bucket style 2:
Use a garden hose cap to seal the drain
hose connector.
Replace drain hose connector cover.
Water level float & automatic shutoff
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All dehumidifiers have automatic
shutoff and a water level float. Some
dehumidifiers feature an adjustable
Water Level Float.The bucket must be
properly aligned for the Water Level
Float to work.
For model s with non-ad jus tab le Water Le vel Fl oa t
The Water Level Float will shut off the
dehumidifier automatically.
For model s with adjust abl e
Water Le vel Fl oa t:
You can set the adjustable Water Level
Float at the "high" or "low" position. Both
settings will turn off the dehumidifier
automatically.
"High" setting: Water Level Float is
preset to the "high" position—left side
of opening.The dehumidifier will shut
off automatically when bucket is 3/4
full.
"Low" setting; Slide Water Level Float to
"low" position—right side of opening
— to make the bucket lighter to carry.
The dehumidifier will shut off
automatically when bucket is 1/2 full.
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