Whirlpool AD65USM0, AD65USL1, AD65LEK0, AD60LBK0, AD50USL4 Owner’s Manual

Dehumidifier

Use&CareGuide

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Contents

Safetyinformation..................................

ElectTicalrequirements............................... .3

Installingdehumidifier............................... .4

Operatingdehumidifier............................. .5-6

Removingandemptyingwaterbucket..................... 7

Waterlevelfloatandautomaticshutoff................... .8

Caringforyourdehumidifier............................ 9

Ifyouneedassistanceorservice...................... 10-11

Part No. 1185020 Rev.A

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.

l_ his is the safety alert symbol.This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kilt or hurt you

and others.

Atl 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 follow

instructions.

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

Atl 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 --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 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.

Groundinginstruclions:

3,,_ongground-type

o_tlet ".,.,........

3-pr0ng

groundplug

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powersupplycord

For your personal safety, this

dehumidifier must be grounded.This
dehumidifier is equipped with a power

supply cord having a 3-prong ground
plug.

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.

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.

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.

]2.-18"_

(30.5-4-5.7cm)

Keep all outside doors,
windows and other

openings closed when
operating dehumidifier.

Humid outdoor air will
increase dehumidifier
workload.

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

(30.5-45.7cm)

Note: Before turning dehumidifier on,

be sure that:

• Dehumidifier is plugged into the wall
outlet

• Bucket is properly inserted into
dehumidifier

• Bucket is empty

ControlA

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ControlB / E_H I • /C_) _ \ palnt(..o_t_moist_o

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selectsfanspeed

indicatesthebudletisfull

..."OR

.."" thebudletisnotinposiUon

adjustshumidityremovalset
point(amouatofmoisture

removedfromroom)

indicatestheburlierisfull

........ OR

TOTURNDEHUMIDIFIERON:

Turn DRYNESSCONTROL clockwise.

FANSPEED:

(Models with Control B only): This
controls fan operation. Use desired
setting.
HIGH - for faster moisture removal.

LOW - for slower moisture removal.

DRYNESSCONTROL:

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/ADJUSTBUCKETlight:

Ifthis 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.

TOTURNDEHUMIDIFIEROFF:

Turn DRYNESSCONTROL
counterclockwise to OFF.

ControlC

.. _ates _ebucketis

OR

_ebucketisnotinpo_,3tion

J

selectsmode

TOTURNDEHUMIDIFIERON:

Pressthe ON/OFFbutton. All lightswill
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.

MODESELECTION

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

AUTO DRY.

If you have selected LOW or HIGH:

Press 4 or I, to set the amount of
moisture you want removed. Pressing !_

increases the amount of moisture
removed; pressing 4 decreases the

amount of moisture removed.The
indicator light will change according to

the number of times you press 4 or I,.

If you have selected CONTINUOUS:

You cannot change the amount of
moisture you want removed.

"" adjustshumidityremovalsetpoint

(_nour_ofmois_eremovedfTomroom)

Pressing 4 or !_will not increase or

decrease the amount of moisture

removed.
If you have selected AUTO DRY:

Press 4 or I, to set the amount of
moisture you want removed. The

dehumidifier will automatically adjust
fan speed andlor turn on and offto

maintain your setting.

TOTURNDEHUMIDIFIEROFF:

Pressthe ON/OFF button.The

dehumidifier will retain your last

settings.

EMPTY/ADJUSTBUCKETlight

Ifthis 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.

Sickness Hazard

Do not drink water collected in

water bucket.

Doing so can result in sickness.

1. Useboth side handles to lift bucket.

Pull bucket forward and remove.

2.Carry bucket to a large sink or tub.

Drainhoseconneclionmethod:

(to drainwaterfrombucketcontinuously)

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.

•"" damage

• DO NOt

outside or
connection

will leak.

center of drain hose connector

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

drill bit.

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3. Pour water through opening into a
sinkor tub.

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

light is off.

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 fiat
and in the drain.

Tousethebucketwithoutthegardenhose:

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

Alldehumidifiershaveautomatic
shutoffandawaterlevelfloat.Some

dehumidifiersfeatureanadjustable
WaterLevelFloat.Thebucketmustbe

Formodelswithadjustable

WaterLevelFloat:

properlyalignedfortheWaterLevel
Floattowork.

Formodelswithnon-adjustable

WaterLevelFloat

You can set the adjustable Water Level

Float at the "high" or "low" position. Both
settings will turn off the dehumidifier

automatically.

The Water Level Float will shut offthe

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 I/2 full.