Whirlpool Dehumidifier User Manual [en, es]

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Part No. 1172401

Safety information

Electrical requirements

Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards

that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or

‘WARNING.” These words mean:

A DANGER

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

A WARNING

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

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

MPORTANT 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.

• Unplug dehumidifier before servicing.

• Do not drink water collected in the water bucket.

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.

AWARNING

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.

Groun din g i nstr uc tio ns:

3-proi s gro und- typ e wal l

power suppl y co rd

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 wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall

receptacle is not available, it is the

personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have the properly grounded wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

— 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.

Installing dehumidifier

Operating dehumidifier

Good air circulation is needed for best performance—allow at least 12-18 inches (30.5 -

45.7 cm) of air space on a sides of the dehumidifier.

12-18"

(30.5 - 45.7 cm).

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

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

65° (18.3 °C)

Install your dehumidifier in an area where the temperature will not fall below 65°F (18.3°C). Lower temper atures will cause ice to form on coils.

65°-

When moving dehumidifier, use the grip areas with both hands to push dehumidifier to a new location. Do not lift the dehumidifier with grip area. Pick dehumidifier up from the bottom to carry.

(18.3 °C)

12-18" (30i-45.7cffl)

EMPT Y/A DJU ST B UCK ET ligh t: DRYNE SS CON TRO L:

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.

Some models: this controls fan operation. Use desired setting.

HIGH

- for faster moisture removal.

LOW - for slower moisture removal.

This controls the amount of moisture in the room.Turn the control knob clockwise for more drying.Turn the 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

If ice forms on coils, some dehumidifiers will continue to cycle on and off. Some dehumidifiers have a de-icer feature that will automatically shut the dehumidifier off when ice forms. Unplug either type of dehumidifier until ice melts and room temperature rises.

^ Removing & emptying water bucket

Water level float & automatic shutoff

^WARNING

Sickness Hazard

Do not drink water collected in

water bucket. Doing so can result in sickness.

Bucke t met hod:

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

2. Carry bucket to a large sink or tub.

Drain ho se co nne ctio n m etho d:

(to drain water from bucket continuously)

drain hose

1. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to remove cover from drain connector.

Turn cover counterclockwise. Discard

cover. It cannot be reused.

. Do Not

damage outside or connection will leak.

center of drain hose connector

2. Drill out only the center of the drain

hose connector. Use a minimum 1 /4"

drill bit.

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.

For model s with non- adj ust abl e

Water Le vel Fl oat :

The Water Level Float will shut off the dehumidifier automatically.

For mod els wi th a dju sta ble

Water Le vel Fl oat :

You can set the adjustable Water Level Float at the "high" or "low" position. Both 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.

3. Pour water through opening into a

sink or 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 flat and in the drain.

To use the bucket without the garden hose:

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

"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.

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