Whirlpool ADO30, ADO50 Use And Care Manual
UseAndCare
PART NO. 1169992 Rev. A
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Dehumidlfler Safety
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Parts and
Features ................
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Before Uslng Your
Dehumidifier
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Uslna
Your Dehumidlfier
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the proper
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your
dehumidifier
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Adjusting the water level
control
lever .........................
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Disposing of collected
water
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Carlng for Your
Dehumldlfler
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Troubleshootlng
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Requestlng Assistance
or Service..
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Index..
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Warranty
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DEHUMIDIFIERS
MODELS ADO25 AD030
AD040 AD050
A Note to You
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL Dehumidifiers are
easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure you enjoy years of
trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it
carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your
appliance. This card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service for
Model Number
your appliance, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
Serial Number
You can find this information on the model
Purchase Date
and serial number label (see diagram on
Dealer Name
page 4 for location of label).
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address, and telephone number.
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
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Our Consumer Assistance Center
number is toll-free 24 hours a dav.
1-800-253-1301 1
NOTE:
Your dehumidifier will . . .
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work best when the water pan is properly
placed. See page 6.
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give off some heat during normal operation.
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not operate when the room temperature is
below 65°F (18.3%).
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automatically turn on and off according to
the amount of humidity in the air (usually
there is less humidity during the winter
months).
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need to have its coils cleaned at least once
a year. See pages 1 l-1 2.
Dehumidifier Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special attention
to these symbols and follow any instructions
given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of
the warning symbol.
This symbol alerts you to such dangers
as fire, electrical shock, burns, and
personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read all instructions before using your
dehumidifier.
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Complete the installation and electrical
requirements as described in “Before
Using Your Dehumidifier” on pages
5 and 6.
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Never allow children to operate or play
with the dehumidifier.
oNever clean dehumidifier parts with
. FOR YOUR SAFETY
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DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE
OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS
AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF
THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE
HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
flammable fluids. The fumes can create
a fire hazard or explosion.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Help us help you
Please:
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Install the dehumidifier properly on a floor,
table, or shelf that is level and strong
enough to support it with a full pan of
water. Your dehumidifier can weigh
between 50 Ibs (22.5 kg) and
75
Ibs
(33.75 kg), depending on the amount
of water collected in the pan.
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Make sure the dehumidifier is the correct
size for the area you want to dehumidify.
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Connect the dehumidifier to the proper
kind of outlet, with the correct electrical
supply and grounding. (See “Meeting
electrical requirements” on page 5.)
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Use the dehumidifier only for jobs as
described in this manual.
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Make sure the dehumidifier is not used
by children or anyone unable to operate
it properly.
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Maintain your dehumidifier properly.
DO NOT REMOVE TECH SHEET
from
inside cabinet. Your service technician
will need this information.
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Parts and
Features
This section
mmins
captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar
with where all parts and features are located and what they look like.
Front view
Pan full ilght -
(P. a>
Cabinet
Rear view
Handle
- Humidistat
(P. 8)
Front grille
(P. 11)
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Rear griiic
(P. 12
Condenser and
eveporator coils
Model and serial
water pan)
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(P. 10)
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Before Using Your
Dehumidifier
Proper electrical grounding and installation are important for obtaining the best possible
results from your dehumidifier. This section tells you how to connect your dehumidifier to the
proper electrical supply and how to install it.
Meeting electrical requirements
OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES
AND ORDINANCES.
Electrical ground Is required on this
appliance.
A 115 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 ampere
fused electrical supply is recommended.
(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 has a
power supply cord with a 3-prong grounding
plug. To minimize possible shock hazard,
the cord must be plugged into a mating
grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code (ANSVNFPA 70, latest edition) and all
local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall
receptacle is not available, it is the responsibility of the customer to have a properly
grounded, 3-prong wall receptacle installed
by a qualified electrician.
Grounding
prong
3-prong
grounding
type wall
receptacle
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