partNO. 118^714
Dehum/difier
Operation Guide
Contents
Page
Parts and features
Before using your dehumidifier
Install properly............................................... 3
Electrical requirements
Using your dehumidifier
To operate ...................................................... 5
Setting the water ievei
adjustment ...................................................... 6
Water disposal
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Parts and f^ures
Page
Caring for your dehumidifier......................... 8
Troubieshooting
Requesting assistance or service
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ESTATE* dehumidifier warranty
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PAN FULL
HUMIDISTAT CONDENSER COILS
(NOT SHOWN)
MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBER
LABEL(ON
CABINET UNDER
WATER PAN)
REAR GRILLE
WATER PAN
Before using your dehumidifier
This booklet tells you how to install your dehu
midifier, use it, and clean it. Treat your new
dehumidifier with care. Use it only to do what
home dehumidifiers are designed to do.
Copy your model and serial number here ...
If you need service or call with a question,
have this information ready:
1. Complete model and serial numbers (from
the label under the water pan on the base of
the unit).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book and your sales slip together
in a handy place.
Thank you for purchasing an ESTATE*
product. Please complete and mail the
Owner’s Registration Card furnished with
this product.
It is your responsibiiity to make sure your dehumidifier:
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service company name and
telephone number
• Has been properly installed on a floor that is
reasonably level.
• Is the correct size for the area you want
to dehumidify.
• Is connected to the proper kind of outlet with
the correct electrical supply and grounding.
(Refer to “Electrical requirements” on page 4.)
• Is used only for jobs expected of home
dehumidifiers.
Install properly...
1. There are two rollers under your dehu
midifier to help you move it more easily.
To move: Remove the water pan, tilt unit
forward, and roll 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
operating. Humid outdoor air will add to the
dehumidifier's operating load.
4. Water pan must be properly positioned on
the hangers inside the cabinet when
dehumidifier is operating in order for the
automatic shut-off to operate correctly.
• Is not used by children or anyone not able to
operate it properly.
• Is properly maintained.
• Is used in an area where the room tempera
ture will not fall below 65°F (18.3°C).
• Do not remove Tech Sheet which is inside
the cabinet. Your service technician needs
this information.
Electrical requirements
OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES
AND ORDINANCES.
Electrical ground Is required on
this appliance.
A 115 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 or 20 ampere
fused electrical supply is recommended. (Time
delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.)
It is recommended that a separate circuit serv
ing 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 ground
ing 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
and local codes and ordinances. If a mating
wall receptacle is not available, it is the res
ponsibility of the customer to have a properly
grounded, 3-prong wall receptacle installed by
a qualified electrician. '
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.
3-PRONG
GROUNDING
TYPE WALL
RECEPTACLE'
3-PRONG
GROUNDING
PLUG
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POWER
SUPPLY
CORD —
GROUNDING
PRONG
Using your dehumidifier
You will use your dehumidifier more during
months when you’re not heating your home.
However, 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
prevent moisture damage.
Use in cooking, laundry,
bathing, and dishwashing
areas which have excess
moisture.
Use to prevent moisture
damage anywhere books
or valuables are stored.
NOTE: Do not operate your dehumidifier in temperatures beiow 65°F (18.3°C). The coii may
become iced over at iow temperatures and unit wiii not operate properiy.
Your dehumidifier has a PAN FULL Light. The light glows when the pan is full of water to indicate
that it needs emptying.
PAN FULL HUMIDISTAT
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PAN FULL LIGHT HUMIDISTAT
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To operate:
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PAN FULL
HUMIDISTAT
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OFF DRYEST
1. Turn Humidistat Control to OFF, then plug
in the dehumidifier.
2. Your dehumidifier has an automatic hu
midistat. Turn the Humidistat Control
clockwise toward DRYEST for normal
operation. Adjust later, if necessary.
When humidity in the room increases, the
dehumidifier automatically starts. When the
humidity decreases to the selected level, the
dehumidifier automatically stops.
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3. If you need more dehumidification, turn
control clockwise. Unit will run continuously
at DRYEST setting. If you need less dehu
midification, turn control counterclockwise.
NOTE: Do not operate your dehumidifier in
temperatures beiow 65°F (18.3°C). The coii
may become iced over at iow temperatures
and the unit wiii not operate properiy.
PAN FULL
HUMIDISTAT
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4. Stop the unit manually by turning the control
to OFF.
Setting the water level adjustment
The Water Level Adjustment can be set in two
positions to turn off the unit automatically when
the pan is full. This prevents the danger of
overflow.
Pan must be in proper position for Water
Levei Controi Switch to work.
NORMAL FILL POSITION
Set Water Level Control Lever to the indenta
tion on the left side. The water pan and water
will weigh approximately 16 lbs. (7.2 kg) and
water pan will be '/2 full.
The Water Level Control Switch will automati
cally turn off the dehumidifier at the fill level
you selected when pan is properly placed.
Loosen the screw to move the Water Level
Adjustment. Retighten screw when adjusted.
MAXIMUM FILL POSITION
Set Water Level Control Lever to the raised
area on the right side. The water pan and
water will weigh approximately 24 lbs. (10.8 kg)
and water pan will be y4 full.
Water disposal
AWARNING
Sickness Hazard
Do not drink water coiiected in
water pan.
Doing so can resuit in sickness.
There are three methods of disposing water.
1. Empty pan manuaiiy.
When pan is full, remove it, empty it into a
large sink or tub, and replace it properly.
Be sure pan is repiaced properiy so the
Water Levei Control Switch will work to
automatically 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
%-inch (19 mm) wood drill. Once opened, hose
connection will continually drain water from the
pan. Be sure to keep unit directly over a drain.
3. Attach garden hose to the threaded hose
connection to carry water to drain.
• Pan has a threaded hose connection which
can be left open. Cut out opening with a knife
or y4-inch (19 mm) wood drill.
• Attach garden hose. Be sure hose does not
kink or bend. It should lie flat from unit to drain.
• The recommended maximum hose length is 8'
for easy draining of water.
Caring for your dehumidifier
Your dehumidifier is designed to serve you
year-round. It needs practically no attention.
However, you should check your dehumidifier
and inspect the coils annually.
You may call a service company to perform
this annual checkup. (Cost of inspection is the
owner’s responsibility.)
OR
If you are familiar with electrical appliances
and their functions, following are instructions
which would allow you to do the inspection and
maintenance yourself.
^WARNING
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug before doing any maintenance.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
1. Unplug the dehumidifier from power supply.
2. To remove outer cabinet;
a. Take off the plastic front.grille.
Remove the two screws at bottom front
of grille. Drop grille down and pull it out.
b. Remove the socket-head screws on
each side of the cabinet and the top
flange screws (See illustrations). Also,
remove the rear grille. Pull out at
bottom and drop grille down.
c. Lift cabinet from unit.
TOP FLANGE SCREWS
3. Coils should be inspected annually. Brush
coils clean, if necessary, with warm water and
a mild detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Be sure the power supply cord is discon
nected from the electrical outlet.
4. The compressor is sealed and needs
no oiling.
5. The fan motor is permanently lubricated and
does not require further oiling.
6. Wash all plastic parts with a soft cloth, warm
water, and a mild detergent. Rinse and
dry them with a soft cloth.
7. Replace cabinet and grille(s). Plug dehumidi
fier into power supply.
COILS
Troubleshooting
Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any
kind. Please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a
service call.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Unit will not run • Is unit plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage?
• Is the Humidistat Control set to a position other than OFF? Try a
drier setting.
• Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Use the
correct time-delay fuses. Do not use an extension cord.
Unit runs
• Is unit in defrost cycle (on 50-pint models only)?
but does not
dehumidify
Coils ice over
Water collects
on floor
• Is room temperature below 65°F (18.3°C)? Coils will become iced
over at low temperatures.
• Are coils clogged with lint? Ciean lint from coils (see “Caring for
your dehumidifier” on pages 8-9).
• Is unit reasonably level? Level unit front to back and side to side.
• Is hose kinked or drain clogged?
• Is water pan overflowing? Remove and empty water pan. Replace
pan properly and check to see that unit is level.
NOTE: When moving your dehumidifier, keep the unit in an upright position.
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Requesting assistance or service
Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on page 10. It may
save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.
1. If you need assistance* ...
Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance
Center telephone number.
Dial toll-free from anywhere
In the U.S.A.:
1-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained
consultants. The consultant can instruct you
in how to obtain satisfactory operation from
your appliance or, if service is necessary,
recommend a qualified service company in
your area.
If you prefer, write to:
Consumer Assistance Center
c/o Correspondence Dept.
2000 North M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in
your correspondence.
2. If you need service*...
Whirlpool has a nationwide network of
authorized Whirlpool service
companies. Whirlpool service
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the authorized Whirlpool service company
in your area, call our Consumer Assistance
Center telephone number (see Step 1) or
look in your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under;
•APPUANCE-HOUSEHOLD-
MAJOR, SERVICE & REPAIR
- See: Whirlpool Appliances or
Authorized Whirlpool Service
{Example: XYZ Service Co.)
technicians are trained to fulfill
the product warranty and provide
after-warranty service, anywhere
in the United States. To locate
•WASHING MACHINES &
DRYERS, SERVICE & REPAIR
• See: Whirlpool Appliances or
Authorized Whirlpool Service
{Example: XYZ Service Co.)
3. If you need FSP®
replacement parts ...
FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool
Corporation for quality parts. Look for this
symbol of quality whenever you need a
replacement part for your WHIRLPOOL®
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.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your
area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool
Consumer Assistance Center number
in Step 1.
4. If you are not satisfied
with how the problem
was solved ...
• Contact the Major Appliance Consumer
Action Program (MACAP). MACAP is a
group of independent consumer experts that
voices consumer views at the highest levels
of the major appliance industry.
• Contact MACAP only when the dealer,
authorized servicer, and Whirlpool have
failed to resolve your problem.
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
• MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.
*When asking for help or service:
Please provide a detailed description of
the problem, your appliance’s complete
model and serial numbers, and the
purchase date. (See page 3.) This
information will help us respond properly
to your request.
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ESTATE*
Dehumidifier Warranty
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects
in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by
an authorized Whirlpool service company.
FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in
materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system.
These parts are:
1. Compressor 3. Condenser 5. Connecting Tubing
2. Evaporator 4. Drier-Strainer
Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool
service company.
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of your dehumidifier.
2. Instruct you how to use your dehumidifier.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.
B. Pickup and delivery. Your dehumidifier is designed to be repaired in the home.
C. Damage to your dehumidifier caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or
use of products not approved by Whirlpool.
D. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE
QUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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Outside the United States, a different warranty may appiy. For detaiis, piease contact your
authorized Whiripool deaier.
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting" section of this book. After checking “Trouble
shooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting Assistance or Service”
section, or by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-253-1301, from
anywhere in the U.S.A.
WHIRLPOOL
CORPORATION
Manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation
PART NO. 1181714
© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation
D Registered Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A.
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