Whirlpool 1185020 User Manual

Contents

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Installing dehumidifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Operating dehumidifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Removing and emptying water bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Water level float and automatic shutoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Caring for your dehumidifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

If you need assistance or service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Dehumidifier

Use & Care Guide

Part No. 1185020 Rev. A

Safety information

Your safety and the safety of others

are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you

and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or ‘“WARNING. ”These words mean:

DANGER

WARNING

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.

• Unplug dehumidifier before servicing.

• Do not drink water collected in the water bucket.

— 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.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediatel

y follow

instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical requirements

WARNING

Grounding instructions:

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.

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.

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.

3-prong ground plug

3-prong ground-type outlet

ground prong

power supply cord

Safety information

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

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.

Keep all outside doors, windows and other openings closed when operating dehumidifier. Humid outdoor air will increase dehumidifier workload.

Installing dehumidifier

12-18"

(30.5 - 45.7 cm)

12-18" (30.5 - 45.7 cm)

Safety information

Operating dehumidifier

Control A

If your control looks like A or B:

adjusts humidity removal set point (amount of moisture removed from room)

indicates the bucket is full OR the bucket is not in position

selects fan speed

Control B

adjusts humidity removal set point (amount of moisture removed from room)

indicates the bucket is full OR the bucket is not in position

Note: Before turning dehumidifier on, be sure that:

• Dehumidifier is plugged into the wall

outlet

• Bucket is properly inserted into

dehumidifier

• Bucket is empty

TO TURN DEHUMIDIFIER ON:

Turn DRYNESS CONTROL clockwise.

FAN SPEED:

(Models with Control B only): This controls fan operation. Use desired setting.

HIGH - for faster moisture removal. LOW - for slower moisture removal.

DRYNESS CONTROL:

This controls the amount of moisture in the room.Turn control knob clockwise for more drying.Turn 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 from the furnishings as well as the room air.

EMPTY/ADJUST BUCKET light:

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.

TO TURN DEHUMIDIFIER OFF:

Turn DRYNESS CONTROL counterclockwise to OFF.

HIGH

LOW

FAN SPEED

HIGH

LOW

FAN SPEED

EMPTY/ADJUST

BUCKET

EMPTY/ADJUST

BUCKET

CONTINUOUS

OFF

DRYNESS CONTROL

CONTINUOUS

OFF

DRYNESS CONTROL

Operating dehumidifier

TO TURN DEHUMIDIFIER ON:

Press the ON/OFF button. All lights will flash once. If the Empty/Adjust Bucket light comes on, the dehumidifier will not operate. Empty or adjust bucket.

Each time you unplug the dehumidifier or power is interrupted,the control will return to your previous settings.

MODE SELECTION

Press MODE button to select fan speed. Choose LOW, HIGH, CONTINUOUS or AUTO DRY.

If you have selected LOW or HIGH:

Pressorto set the amount of moisture you want removed.Pressing



increases the amount of moisture removed; pressingdecreases the amount of moisture removed.The indicator light will change according to the number of times you pressor.

If you have selected CONTINUOUS:

You cannot change the amount of moisture you want removed.

Pressing

orwill not increase or

decrease the amount of moisture removed.

If you have selected AUTO DRY:

Pressorto set the amount of moisture you want removed. The dehumidifier will automatically adjust fan speed and/or turn on and off to maintain your setting.

TO TURN DEHUMIDIFIER OFF:

Press the ON/OFF button.The dehumidifier will retain your last settings.

EMPTY/ADJUST BUCKET light:

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.

If your control looks like C:

selects mode

Control C

adjusts humidity removal set point (amount of moisture removed from room)

indicates the bucket is full OR the bucket is not in position

AUTO DRY

CONTINUOUS

HIGH

ON / OFF

LOW

MODE

MOIST

DRY

EMPTY /ADJUST

BUCKET

1. Use both side handles to lift bucket. Pull bucket forward and remove.

3. Pour water through opening into a sink or tub.

4. Replace bucket completely and check that EMPTY/ADJUST BUCKET light is off.

WARNING

Sickness Hazard

Do not drink water collected in water bucket.

Doing so can result in sickness.

2. Carry bucket to a large sink or tub.

Safety information

Removing & emptying water bucket

Drain hose connection method:

(to drain water from bucket continuously)

Do Not damage outside or connection will leak.

drain hose connector cover (not on all models)

center of drain hose connector

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.

To use the bucket without the garden hose:

Use a garden hose cap to seal the drain hose connector.

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.

2. Drill out only the center of the drain hose connector.Use a minimum 1/4" drill bit.

Safety information

For models with non-adjustable Water Level Float:

For models with adjustable Water Level Float:

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.

The Water Level Float will shut off the dehumidifier automatically.

You can set the adjustable Water Level Float at the “high” or “low” position. B oth 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.

Water level float & automatic shutoff

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