Whirlpool AD40DSS0 User Manual

DEHUMIDIFIER

Use & Care Guide

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DESHUMIDIFICADOR

Manual de uso y cuidado

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEHUMIDIFIER SAFETY ...............................................................2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS................................................3

Electrical Requirements ...............................................................3

Location Requirements................................................................3

DEHUMIDIFIER USE......................................................................4

Setting the Controls (Control types 1 and 2 only) .......................4

Setting the Controls (Control type 3 only) ...................................5

Draining the Dehumidifier............................................................. 6

ÍNDICE

SEGURIDAD DEL DESHUMIDIFICADOR ....................................9

REQUISITOS DE INSTALACIÓN.................................................10

Requisitos eléctricos..................................................................10

Requisitos de ubicación.............................................................10

CÓMO USAR EL DESHUMIDIFICADOR....................................11

Ajuste de los controles

(Soló para modelos con controles tipo 1 y 2 )...........................11

Ajuste de los controles (Soló para modelos con control 3).......12

DEHUMIDIFIER SAFETY

Normal Sounds.............................................................................7

DEHUMIDIFIER CARE ...................................................................7

Cleaning the Air Filter (on some models) .....................................7

Cleaning the Dehumidifier............................................................8

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................8

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE...........................................................9

In the U.S.A. .................................................................................9

Cómo desaguar el deshumidificador.........................................13

Sonidos normales.......................................................................14

CUIDADO DEL DESHUMIDIFICADOR .......................................14

Limpieza del filtro de aire (en algunos modelos) .......................14

Limpieza del deshumidificador ..................................................15

SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS......................................................15

AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO...................................................16

En los EE.UU. .............................................................................16

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:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

basic precautions:

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury or sickness when using your dehumidifier, follow these

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

Do not use an extension cord.

Unplug dehumidifier before servicing.

Do not drink water collected in the water bucket.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Electrical Requirements

WARNING

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.

Specific electrical requirements are listed in the chart below. Follow the requirements for the type of plug on the power supply cord.

Power supply cord Wiring requirements

■ 115 volt (103.5 min. - 126.5 max.)

■ 15-amp time-delay fuse or

circuit breaker

Location Requirements

A. Allow at least 12" to 18" (30.5 to 45.7 cm) of air space.

■ You will need a level surface strong enough to support the

dehumidifier when its bucket is full of water.

■ Keep all outside doors, windows and other openings closed

when you are operating dehumidifier. Humid outdoor air will increase dehumidifier workload.

■ Install dehumidifier in an area where the temperature will not

fall below 65ºF (18ºC) for Control Type 1, 55ºF (13ºC) for Control Type 2 and 38ºF (3ºC) for Control Type 3. Lower temperatures will cause your performance to drop.

■ Do not block the louvers on the front panel.

Recommended grounding method

This dehumidifier must be grounded. This dehumidifier is equipped with a power supply cord having a grounded 3 prong plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating, grounded 3 prong outlet, grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the customer's responsibility to have a properly grounded 3 prong outlet installed by a qualified electrical installer.

It is the customer's responsibility:

■ To contact a qualified electrical installer.

■ To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in

conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition, and all local codes and ordinances.

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269

DEHUMIDIFIER USE

Setting the Controls (Control types 1 and 2 only)

Starting/Stopping the Dehumidifier

NOTE: Before turning on the dehumidifier, be sure that the

bucket is empty and fits all the way into the dehumidifier.

Control Type 1

NOTE: Minimum operating temperature is 65ºF (18ºC).

A. Light glows, indicating the bucket is full or is not in correct position. B. Adjusts amount of moisture removed from room.

Control Type 2

NOTE: Minimum operating temperature is 55ºF (13ºC).

WARNING

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.

1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2. To turn on dehumidifier, turn DRYNESS CONTROL clockwise. IMPORTANT: If the Empty/Adjust Bucket light comes on, the

dehumidifier will not operate. Empty or adjust bucket.

3. To turn off dehumidifier, turn DRYNESS CONTROL counterclockwise to OFF.

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 and reinstall bucket.

■ If the bucket is not in position, remove the bucket and

reinstall. Make sure the bucket fits all the way into the dehumidifier and the light is off, or dehumidifier will not run.

A. Light glows, indicating the bucket is full or is not in correct position. B. Adjusts amount of moisture removed from room.

C. Selects fan speed.

Fan Speed (Control Type 2 Models Only)

The Fan Speed controls fan operation

■ High—for faster moisture removal

■ Low—for quieter moisture removal

Dryness Control

The Dryness Control regulates the amount of moisture in the room. Turn the control knob clockwise for more drying. Turn the control knob counterclockwise for less drying. Turn the control knob to “Dry” to maintain average humidity conditions.

NOTE: For the first few days of use, turn the DRYNESS CONTROL clockwise to CONTINUOUS RUN to remove extra moisture from the furnishings as well as the room air.

Setting the Controls (Control type 3 only)

Starting/Stopping the Dehumidifier

NOTES:

■ Before turning on the dehumidifier, be sure that the bucket is

empty and fits all the way into the dehumidifier.

■ Each time you unplug the dehumidifier or power is

interrupted, the control will return to your previous settings when power is restored.

Control Type 3

NOTE: Minimum operating temperature is 38ºF (3ºC).

A. Light glows, indicating the bucket is full or is not in correct position. B. Adjusts amount of moisture removed from room. C. Selects fan speed.

WARNING

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.

1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2. Press POWER to turn on dehumidifier. IMPORTANT: If the Empty/Adjust Bucket light comes on, the

dehumidifier will not operate. Empty or adjust bucket.

3. Press POWER to turn off dehumidifier. NOTE: 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 and reinstall bucket.

■ If the bucket is not in position, remove the bucket and

reinstall. Make sure the bucket fits all the way into the dehumidifier and the light is off, or dehumidifier will not run.

Fan Speed (Control Type 3 Models Only)

1. Press FAN to select fan speed.

2. Choose Low, High or Auto.

■ Low—Will reach the desired humidity setting slower with

lower sound level.

■ High—Will reach the desired humidity setting faster.

■ Auto —Will provide the maximum humidity control by

automatically adjusting the fan speed and/or turning the dehumidifier on and off to maintain humidity setting.

IMPORTANT: If Auto fan speed is selected, then the fan will operate at the High speed setting. You cannot select the amount of moisture you want removed.

Desired Humidity (Control Type 3 Models Only)

1. Press DESIRED HUMIDITY to select the desired humidity

setting.

2. Choose Normal, Dry, Max Dry or Continuous Run.

■ Normal—Will operate the dehumidifier at the selected fan

speed until the humidity levels are lowered.

■ Dry—Will operate the dehumidifier at the selected fan

speed until the humidity levels are lowered more than the Normal setting.

■ Max Dry—Will operate the dehumidifier at the selected

fan speed until the humidity levels are lowered to the maximum level.

■ Continuous Run—Will operate the dehumidifier

continuously at the selected fan speed regardless of humidity level.

REMEMBER: If Auto fan speed is selected, then the fan will operate at the High speed setting. You cannot select the amount of moisture you want removed.

The dehumidifier will turn off only if the bucket is full or removed.

NOTE: The Deicer will turn off the compressor if a low temperature condition exists. Pressing the Desired Humidity arrow will not increase or decrease the amount of moisture removed. Compressor operation will resume when the low temperature condition no longer exists.

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