use&care guide
DEHUMIDIFIERS
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Please read this
Use and Care Guide
before you do anything else...
This booklet tells you how to install your de
humidifier, use it and clean it. Treat your new de
humidifier with care. Use it only to do what home
dehumidifiers are designed to do.
Contents
Page
Parts and Features.......................
Before You Plug It In....................
Install Properly
Electrical Requirements
Using Your Dehumidifier
12 Pint Capacity Model
All Other Models
Setting the Water Level Control ......... 6
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©1985 Whirlpool Corporation
Water Disposal
Caring for Your Dehumidifier
Dehumidifier De-Icer Control
If You Need Service or Assistance .
1. Before Calling for Assistance ...
2. If You Need Assistance...............
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem ................
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Parts and features
CONTROL
HUMIDISTAT
FULL LIGHT
FRONT
GRILLE
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
If you need sen/ice or call with a question, have
this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
plate under the water pan on the base of the unit).
2. Purchase date from the sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip together in a
handy place.
PANEL
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(Not Shown)
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
REAR GRILLE
(30,40 and 48 Pint Models Only)
CONDENSER
COILS
(Not Shown)
WATER PAN
Before you use your dehumidifier
It Is your personal responsibility and obliga
tion to make sure your dehumiditier:
• Has been properly installed on a floorthat is rea
sonably level.
• Is the right size for the area you want to dehumidify.
• Is connected to the right kind of outlet with the
proper electrical supply and grounding. (Refer
to your "Electrical Requirements.")
• Is used only for jobs expected of home dehu
midifiers.
Install Properly...
• Is not used by children or anyone not able to
operate it properly.
• Is properly maintained.
• Is used in an area where the room temperature
will not fall below 65°F (18.3°C). [48 Pint Model will
operate in temperatures down to 50°F (10°C).]
• Do not remove tech sheet which is inside the
cabinet. Your service technician needs this infor
mation.
1. On most models, two rollers let you easily move
the dehumidifier. Remove the water pan. Tilt unit
forward and roll to another position.
If your model does not have rollers, pick up the
unit to move it to another position.
2. Allow at least 12 Inches (30.5 cm) of space
around the unit for good air circulation.
3. Keep all outside doors, windows and other
openings closed when dehumidifier is operat
ing. Humid outdoor air will add to the dehu
midifier’s operating load.
4. Water pan must be properly positioned, on the
hangers inside the cabinet, when dehumidifier
is operating.
Electrical Requirements
OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.
Electrical ground is required on this appiiance.
A115 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 or 20 ampere fused electrical supply Is required. (Time
delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided. Do not use an extension cord.
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUND PRONG.
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
For your personal safety, this appliance must be
grounded. This appliance is equipped with a
power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding
plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord
must be plugged into a mating 3-prong ground
ing type wall receptacle, grounded in accord
ance with the National Electrical Code and local
codes and ordinances. If a mating wall recepta
cle is not available, it is the personal responsibility
and obilgation of the customer to have a properly
grounded 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a
qualified electrician.
ALTERNATE GROUNDING METHOD
If changing and properly grounding the wall re
ceptacle is impossible and where local codes
permit (consult your electrical inspector), a tem
porary adaptor may be plugged into the existing
2-prong wall receptacle to mate with the 3-prong
power supply cord. THIS HOWEVER, IS NOT
RECOMMENDED.
If this is done, you must connect the grounding
eyelet on the adapter to the wall receptacle cover
plate screw and from this same screw, you must
connect a separate copper ground wire (#14 min
imum) to a grounded cold water pipe.* Do not
ground to a gas supply pipe. Do not connect to
electrical supply until appliance is perma
nently grounded.
ELECTRICALLY
GROUNDED METAL
COLD-WATER PIPE
(REMOVE PAINT, ETC.)
3-PRONG
GROUNDING
PLUG
POWER SUPPLY CORD
GROUND ASSEMBLY
(AHACH TO GROUNDED
METAL COLD-WATER PIPE)
WALL
RECEPTACLE
*Cold water pipe must have metal continuity to electrical ground and not be interrupted
by plastic, rubber or other electrically insulating connectors (including water meter or
pump) without adding a jumper wire at these connections.
Using your dehumidifier
You will use your dehumidifier more during months when you’re not heating your home. But
your dehumidifier can help prevent excessive moisture and keep you comfortable all year
in any area of your home.
Use in a basement to help pre
vent moisture damage.
NOTE: Do not operate any model in temperatures below 65°F (18.3°C), except the 48 Pint Model which will operate down to 50°F (10°C).
Use in cooking, laundry,
bathing, and dishwashing
areas which have excess
moisture.
Use to prevent moisture
damage anywhere books or
valuables are stored.
12 Pint Capacity Model
Just plug it in to start. To stop, pull plug. This model
does not have an ON/OFF switch or humidistat.
Whirlpool
DEHUMIDIFIER
CAUTION: The 12 pint (5.6 L) capacity unit
does not have a water level control. The
water level in the pan needs to be checked
and emptied when full, unless another dis
posal method is being used. See page 7.
All Other Models
All models except the 12 pint (5.6 L) capacity
have a FULL Light. The light glows when the pan is
full of water to indicate that it needs emptying.
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DEHUMIDIFIER
FULL LIGHT HUMIDISTAT
1. Turn humidistat to UNIT OFF, then plug in the
dehumidifier.
2. Your dehumidifier has an automatic humidi
stat. Turn humidistat controi ieft towards DRYEST
for normal operation. Set at number 5 or 6 to
start. Adjust iater, if necessary.
When humidity in the room increases, the
dehumidifier automaticaily starts. When the
humidity decreases to the seiected ievei, the
dehumidifier automaticaliy stops.
3. If you need more dehumidification, turn control
to a higher number. Unit will run continuously at
DRYEST setting. If you need less, set on a lower
number.
4. Stop the unit manually by turning the control to
UNIT OFF.
Setting the Water Level Control
All models except the 12 pint (5.6 L) capacity model have an adjustable water
level control. The water level control can be set in two positions to automatically turn
off the unit when the pan is full. This prevents the danger of overflow.
Pan must be in proper position for water level control switch to work.
NORMAL FILL Water level adjustment set on the
left side indentation. The water
pan and water will weigh ap
proximately 16 lbs. (7.2 kg).
MAXIMUM FILL -
Move the water level control to
the raised area on the right side.
The water pan and water will
weigh approximately 24 lbs. (10.8
kg).
The water level control switch will automatically turn off the dehumidifier at the
fill level you selected. You may need to loosen the screw to move the water level
adjustment. Retighten screw when adjusted.
Water Disposal
All models have a 24 pint (11.3 L) capacity water
pan.
There are three methods of disposing of water:
■ Empty pan manually.
When pan is fuii, remove it, empty it and put it
back in piace. Be sure pan is properiy piaced
so the water ievel controi switch wili work to au
tomatically shut off the unit.
2. Place unit directly over drain.
Pan has a threaded hose connection which
can be left open. Cut out opening with a knife or
3/4" wood drill.
WARNING: Do not use the water
that collects in the water pan for
drinking purposes. It is not sani
tary and could cause illness.
3. Attach garden hose to the threaded hose
connection to carry water to drain.
• Pan has a threaded hose connection which
can be ieftopen. Cut out opening with a knife
or %" wood driii.
• Attach garden hose. Be sure hose does not
kink or bend, itshouid lie fiat from unittodrain.
Caring for your dehumidifier
Your dehumidifier is designed to sen/e you yearround. It needs practically no attention. However,
you should check your dehumidifier and inspect
the coiis annually. Follow these instructions carefuily.
You may cail a senrice company to perform this
annuai checkup or you can do it yourseif. Cost of
annual Inspection is the owner's responsibility.
WARNING: Disconnect power supply
cord from receptacle before performing
any maintenance. Failure to follow these
instructions could cause personal injury.
1. To remove outer cabinet:
a. Disconnect power cord.
b. Take off the front plastic griiie. Remove the
two screws at the bottom. Drop griiie down
and take out.
TOP FLANGE
SCREWS
SOCKET HEAD
SCREWS
(Side of cabinet)
c. Remove the cabinet screws on each side
and top fiange screws (see iiiustration). On
30, 40 and 48 pt. modeis, also remove rear
grille. Pull out at bottom and drop grille
down.
d. Lift cabinet from unit.
2. Coiis shouid be inspected annuaily. Brush ciean,
if necessary, with warm water and miid de
tergent. Rinse and dry. Be sure power supply
cord is disconnected.
WARNING: Be careful when
cleaning the condenser colls.
Hits are sharp and could cause
personal Injury.
3. The compressor is sealed and needs no oiling.
However, the fan motor should be checked an
nually and oiled.
OIL FAN MOTOR
(Bock Oil Hole
Not Shown)
4. To oil fan motor, place a few drops of a good
grade oil in both oil holes located on the fan
motor. Oil capsules can be ordered (Part No.
10943) from your dealer.
5. Wash plastic parts with a soft cloth, warm water
and mild detergent. Rinse and dry with a soft
cloth.
6. Replace cabinet grille(s). Reconnect power
supply cord.
COILS
Dehumidifier DE-ICER control
The 48 Pint Model dehumidifier has a DE-ICER control built into it. This feature allows
you to operate the unit in room temperatures below 65°F (18.3°C). Without this de-icer
control, the unit's evaporator coil would form frost that could prevent proper operation.
The DE-ICER control senses frost build-up on the evaporator coils. When frost build-up is
sensed it automatically shuts off the compressor, but allows the fan to continue running.
The fan draws air across the coil which melts the frost. When the coil is defrosted, the
DE-ICER control automatically restarts the compressor and resumes dehumidifying.
This unit will not operate properly in room temperatures below 50°F (10°C).
If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
1. Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result from little things
you can find and fix yourself without tools of any
kind.
If unit won’t operate:
• Is the dehumidifier correctly plugged into a live
circuit with the proper voltage?
• Is the humidistat set to a position other than UNIT
OFF? Try a dryer setting.
• Is an extension cord being used? Do not use an
extension cord.
• Are the coils iced or clogged with lint?
If unit ices up:
• Is humidity too low?
• Is room temperature below 65°F (18.3°C)? Coil
will become iced over at low temperatures, ex
cept the 48 pint model which will operate down
to 50°F (10°C).
If water collects on the floor:
• Is unit reasonably level?
• Is hose or drain clogged or kinked?
• Is the water pan overflowing? Pan must be prop
erly positioned.
Special dehumiditier needs:
• Annual inspection: Clean coils, inspect drain
and hoses, oil the fan motor.
• Moving: When moving, keep the unit in an up
right position.
Remember..Please include the model and serial
number of your appliance when requesting serv
ice. Also, retain your sales slip and warranty to ver
ify your warranty status. Learn the benefits of using
TECH-CARE® service for maintaining the quality
originally built into your WHIRLPOOL appliance.
• Have you checked the main fuse or circuit
breaker box?
• If a 48 pint model, is the temperature below 50°F
(10°C)? The fan should run, but the unit will not
dehumidify.
If unit blows fuses or trips circuit breakers:
• Are correct time-delay fuses being used in the
main fuse box?
2. Kyou need assistance*...
Call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE® service as
sistance telephone number.Dial free from:
Continental U.S
Michigan
Aiaska & Hawaii
and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The
Consultant can instruct you on how to obtain satis
factory operation from your appliance or, if serv
ice is necessary, recommend a qualified service
company in your area.
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(800) 253-1301
(800) 632-2243
(800) 253-1121
3. K you need service^...
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nationwide network
of franchised TECH-
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assistance telephone number (see Step 2) or look
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4. If you have a problem*...
Call our COOL-LINE senzioe assistance telephone
number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our Consuitants, or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 US-33, North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
*lf you must call or write, please provide: model
number, serial number, date of purchase, and a
complete description ofthe problem. This informa
tion is needed in order to better respond to your
request for assistance.
FSP is a registered trademark
ol Whiripool Corporation tor
quality parts. Look for this
symbol of quality whenever
you need a repiacement part
for your Whiripool appliance.
FSP replacement parts
will fit right and work right, because they are
made to the same exacting specifications
used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.
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