Whirlpool WHAD703AW Use And Care Manual
Dehumidifier
Use and Care Guide
Table of Contents
DEHUMIDIFIER SAFETY ................................................2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................. 3
PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................. 5
USING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER ....................................... 6
CARE AND CLEANING ................................................... 9
Deshumidificateur
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Table des matières
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, or service, call 1-800-207-1156.
In Canada, for assistance, installation, or service,
call 1-800-207-1156.
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 10
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ..........................................12
XLS PRODUCTS WARRANTY FOR
WHIRLPOOL® DEHUMIDIFIERS .................................. 13
Au Canada, pour assistance, installation ou service,
composez le : 1-800-207-1156
SÉCURITÉ DU DÉSHUMIDIFICATEUR ....................... 14
EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATION .................................... 15
PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ............................... 17
UTILISATION DE VOTRE DÉSHUMIDIFICATEUR ..... 18
ENTRETIEN ET NETTOYAGE.......................................21
Dehumidifier
Manual de uso y cuidado
Table of Contents
DESHUMEDECEDOR REQUISITOS ............................ 26
REQUISITOS DE INSTALACIÓN ..................................27
PIEZAS Y CARACTERÍSTICAS .................................... 29
USO DEL DESHUMEDECEDOR ..................................30
CUIDADO Y LIMPIEZA .................................................33
DÉPANNAGE .................................................................22
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ..........................................24
GARANTIE DE XLS PRODUCTS POUR
LES DÉSHUMIDIFICATEURS WHIRLPOOL® ............. 25
Si tiene preguntas respect o a las características,
funcionamiento, rendimiento, partes o servicio técnico,
llame al: 1 800 207-1156
SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS .......................................34
AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO....................................36
GARANTÍA DE XLS PRODUCTS
PARA DESHUMEDECEDOR WHIRLPOOL® ............... 37
®/™ ©2017 Whirlpool. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license by XLS Products, Pennsylvania.
Models/Modèles/Modelos:
WHAD303AW, WHAD503AW, & WHAD703AW
DEHUMIDIFIER SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric 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.
■ This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning the
use of appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
■ Do not use an extension cord.
■ Unplug dehumidier before servicing.
■ Do not drink water collected in the water bucket.
■ Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Disposing of the unit:
■ When you need to dispose of the unit, consult with your local dealer or local recycling center for information on how to
dispose of the unit in an environmentally responsible manner.
■ Please recycle or dispose of the packaging material for the product in an environmentally responsible manner.
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Electrical Requirements—All Models
The electrical ratings for your dehumidier are listed on the model
and serial number label. The model and serial number label is
located on the right-hand side of the dehumidier cabinet.
Electrical Requirements
■ 115 Volts (103.5 min.-126.5 max.)
■ 0-12 amps
■ 15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit-breaker
■ If there is a “Single Circuit Only” label on the unit, use on a
dedicated single-outlet circuit only. If a dedicated single-outlet
circuit is not available, then it is the customer’s responsibility
to have a single-outlet circuit installed by a qualied
electrician.
■ If there is no “Single Circuit Only” label on the
unit, the unit may be used on any branch circuit
of correct voltage and adequate current
protection rating.
Recommended Grounding Method
This dehumidier must be grounded. This dehumidier 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 qualied
electrical installer. It is the customer’s responsibility:
■ to contact a qualied 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
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Installation Instructions
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
dehumidifier.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Remove Packaging Materials:
■ Handle the dehumidier gently while unpacking the unit.
■ Remove the carton top and lift the dehumidier from the base
pad.
■ Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning
on the dehumidier. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap
over the adhesive with your ngers. Wipe with a damp cloth
and dry.
■ Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, ammable
uids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your dehumidier.
■ Dispose of/recycle packaging materials in an appropriate way.
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This dehumidier may be placed on a stable, level, and solid
oor that will support its weight with a full bucket of water. Allow
at least 12-18" (30-45 cm) of clearance from walls and furniture.
Do not allow the air inlet or outlet to be covered by drapes or
curtains, as it will reduce performance.
■ Use the dehumidier in an area where the temperature will
not fall below 41˚ F (5˚ C). At temperatures below 41˚ F (5˚ C),
the coils can become covered with frost, resulting in reduced
performance.
■ Use the dehumidier in cooking, laundry, bathing, and
dishwashing areas that have excessive moisture.
■ Use the dehumidier to prevent moisture damage anywhere
books or valuables are stored.
■ Use the dehumidier in a basement to help prevent moisture.
■ The dehumidier must be operated in an enclosed area to be
most effective.
■ Close all doors, windows, and other outside openings in the
room.
Electrical ConnectionPlacement
Plug into grounded 3 prong outlet
12-18"
(30-45 cm)
12-18"
(30-45 cm)
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Caster Installation
1. Remove casters from bucket
Remove the casters from the bucket.
PARTS AND FEATURES
2. Install casters
45˚
Tilt the dehumidier at no more than a 45-degree angle. With
force, insert the four casters into the caster locations at the
bottom of the dehumidier. Make sure the ring around the caster
is ush against the bottom of the dehumidier.
Control panel
Water level
indicator
Casters
Air outlet grille
Carrying
handle
Filter
Drain tting
with rubber
stopper
Water
bucket
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USING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER
Turning the Dehumidier on or off
When you rst plug in the dehumidier, it will beep
once and the display will show the current
temperature and relative humidity level.
Press POWER to turn the dehumidier on or off.
IMPORTANT:
■ When rst operating the dehumidier, run it in Continuous
mode for 24 hours.
■ If you turn off the dehumidier, wait at least 3 minutes before
turning it back on.
■ Do not try to operate your dehumidier if the temperature in
the room is below 41°F (5°C) or above 95°F (35°C).
NOTE: In the event of a power failure, your dehumidier will
operate at the previous settings when the power is restored.
Selecting the Fan Speed
The Fan Speed has 3 settings:
■ Low
■ Medium
■ High
Press the FAN SPEED button until the indicator light
for the desired setting is lit.
Using the Timer
Auto Shut-Off
You can set the dehumidier to shut off automatically
after a set amount of time, up to 24 hours.
To set Auto Shut-Off:
1. With the dehumidier on, press TIMER.
2. Press the up or down arrow button to increase
or decrease the timer in 30 min increments
(0.5 hours) up to 10 hours. After 10 hours,
each press of the button will increase the
timer in 1-hour increments up to 24 hours.
3. After the set time, the dehumider will turn off
automatically.
Auto Start
You can set the timer to start the dehumider automatically after
a set amount of time, up to 24 hours.
1. With the dehumider off, press TIMER.
2. Press the up or down arrow button to increase or decrease
the timer in 30 min increments (0.5 hours) up to 10 hours.
After 10 hours, each press of the button will increase the timer
in 1 hour increments up to 24 hours.
3. After the set time, the dehumider will start automatically with
the last humidity and fan settings used.
Selecting the Humidity Level
Press the up or down arrow button to increase
or decrease the humidity setting. The relative
humidity level can be adjusted between 35%
and 80%.
Each press of the button will change the desired
room humidity by 5%. The unit will cycle on and
off to maintain the humidity level chosen on the
digital display.
To operate the dehumidier continuously
regardless of the room humidity, press the Mode button until
you see “CO” on the digital display. This will enable continuous
operation and the “Continuous” indicator will light up on the
control panel.
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Preset Modes
Preset humidity level settings allow the user to
easily move the dehumidier from room to room.
For optimum performance, select the corresponding
mode for the location in which the dehumier is
operating.
Press the MODE button to choose from Bedroom,
Living Room, or Basement.
Child Lock Mode
Locking the control panel prevents someone from
accidentally changing the settings.
1. To lock the control panel, press and hold TIMER for
3 seconds. The Lock indicator will light up.
2. To unlock the control panel, press and hold TIMER for
3 seconds. The Lock indicator will turn off.
Bucket Full Indicator
When the water bucket is full of water, the unit will
automatically shut off, make a beeping noise, and the
Bucket Full Indicator will light up. See the “Emptying
the Water Bucket” section for more information.
Clean Filter Indicator
After 250 hours of use, the Clean Filter indicator will
light up to indicate that the lter needs to be cleaned.
See the “Cleaning the Filter” section for more information.
Automatic Defrost
If the dehumidier operates for an extended time in low
temperatures, ice may form on the cooling coils. If this happens,
the dehumidier compressor will turn off and the fan with run until
the accumulated ice has melted. When the coils are completely
defrosted, the compressor or fan (depending on the model) will
automatically restart and dehumidication will resume.
Emptying the Water Bucket
1. Remove water bucket
Water
bucket
Remove the water bucket by pulling straight out from the bottom
front of the dehumidier. The bucket features a convenient carry
handle for easier transport.
NOTE: Do not place a full bucket on the oor, as the bottom is
uneven and the bucket may tip.
WARNING
Sickness Hazard
Do not drink water collected in water bucket.
Doing so can result in sickness.
When the water collection bucket is full, the Bucket Full indicator
will light and the dehumidier will turn off. The dehumidier will
not function until the water bucket is emptied and replaced.
When the bucket is removed from the machine, the compressor
will turn off, but the fan will continue to run for a few miinutes.
This is normal. The dehumidier will not be removing moisture
from the air at this time.
2. Empty water bucket
NOTE: Hold the water bucket with both hands when emptying.
Empty the water bucket into a sink or drain.
Slide the water bucket back into the dehumidier.
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Continuous Mode and Drain Hose
Connection (optional)
The Continuous mode allows the unit to run continuously
(depending on the selected humidity level) without having to
empty the water bucket.
To drain continuously, attach a hose (not included) for water
drainage into a oor drain.
The drain tting uses a standard garden hose connector.
The drain hose must be below the drain port on the back
of the dehumidier to ensure proper drainage.
NOTE: Use GHT or “garden hose thread”, which has an outer
diameter of 11/16" (27 mm) and a pitch of 11.5 TPI (threads per
inch).
1. Remove drain tting plug
Place the dehumidier on a level surface. Unscrew the cap on the
back of the unit to access the drain tting.
2. Install drain hose
Thread the drain hose (not included) onto the drain tting on the
dehumidier. Lead the rest of the hose to a oor drain and cut to
length (no longer than 6’ long). Make sure that there are no kinks
or knots in the garden hose. Turn on the unit and press the Mode
button until set to Continuous mode.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Your new dehumidier is designed to give you many years of
dependable service. This section tells you how to clean and care
for your dehumidier properly.
Cleaning the Filter
The lter is removable for easy
cleaning. A clean lter helps remove
dust, lint, and other particles from the
air and is important for best operating
efciency. Check the lter every two
weeks to see whether it needs cleaning.
NOTE: For best performance, do not operate the dehumidier
without the lter in place.
Rinse the lter under the faucet. If the lter is very dirty, wash it in
warm water with a mild detergent.
NOTE: Do not wash the lter in the dishwasher or use any
chemical cleaners; it may damage the lter. Air dry the lter
completely before replacing to ensure maximum efciency.
Remove the lter
Cleaning the Dehumidier Cabinet
1. Turn off the dehumidier.
2. Wipe the dehumidier cabinet with a soft, damp cloth.
3. Wipe dry with soft cloth.
Cleaning the Water Bucket
The water bucket should be cleaned every few weeks to prevent
mold and mildew growth.
1. Remove the water bucket.
2. Wash the bucket with a mixture of warm water and a mild
detergent.
3. Rinse well, then reinstall water bucket.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
dehumidifier.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Remove the lter from back of the unit by using your thumbs to
press down on the tabs directly above the lter.
Reinstalling the filter:
1. Wait until the lter is completely dry.
2. Reinstall the lter in the dehumidier.
3. Press the Filter button to reset the lter indicator.
Storing the Dehumidier
If the dehumidier will not be used for an extended period of
time, prepare it for storage with the following steps.
1. Turn off the dehumidier and unplug it.
2. Empty the bucket.
3. Remove, clean, and reinstall the lter.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before calling for service, try the suggestions below to see whether you can solve your problem without outside help.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS
The Dehumidifier Will
Not Start
The Dehumidifier Is
Not Drying the Air As It
Should
The Dehumidifier Runs
Too Much
The dehumidifier is unplugged. Make sure the power supply cord is plugged into
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace
Power failure The unit will automatically restart when power is
The dehumidifier has reached a set humidity
level or the bucket is full.
The bucket is not in the proper position. Securely seat the bucket in place.
Airflow is restricted. Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or furniture
The temperature control is not set correctly. Lower the set thermostat temperature.
The humidity control may be set too high. For drier air, press the down arrow button to lower
The room is too cool. Moisture removal works best at higher room
Doors and windows are not closed tightly. Check that all doors, windows, and other openings are
The clothes dryer is blowing moist air into
the room.
The dehumidifier has just been installed. When first installed, allow at least 24 hours to reach the
The area to be dehumidified is too large. The capacity of your dehumidifier may not be adequate
a grounded 3 prong outlet. See the “Electrical
Requirements” section.
the fuse or reset the breaker. See the “Electrical
Requirements” section.
restored. There is a protective time delay (approximately
3 minutes) to prevent tripping of the compressor
overload. The unit may not start normal cooling for
3 minutes after it is turned back on.
The dehumidifier automatically turns off when either
condition occurs. Change to a lower humidity level or
empty the water bucket and replace properly.
blocking the front of the air conditioner.
the percent humidity desired in the room, or set the
dehumidifier to CO for maximum dehumidification.
temperatures. Lower room temperatures will reduce the
moisture removal rate. Your dehumidifier is designed to
operate at temperatures above 41° F (5° C).
securely closed.
If the dryer vents into the house, the dehumidifier may
not be able to keep up with the amount of moisture
added to the air. The dryer vent should be vented to the
outside.
desired dryness.
for the room size.
Doors and windows are open. Close all doors and windows to the outside.
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Frost Appears On the
Coils
Controls Cannot Be Set
There Is Water On the
Floor
E1, E2, or E3 In Display
The dehumidifier has recently been turned
on or the room temperature is below 41° F
(5° C).
The compressor will turn off and the fan
will automatically continue to run for
approximately 3 minutes at a fixed setting.
Air is moving through the unit. This is normal.
Hose connection may be loose. Check the hose connection and make sure it is tight.
Hose is attached but not draining. Make sure the hose is placed so that the water will flow
Your dehumidifier is showing an error code. Contact XLS for assistance.
This is normal. Frost will usually disappear within 60
minutes.
This is normal. Wait approximately 3 minutes and set the
fan speed at the desired level.
See the “Continuous Mode and Drain Hose Connection”
section for more information.
into a drain. See the “Continuous Mode and Drain Hose
Connection” section for more information.
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
Before calling for assistance or service, please check
“Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call.
If you still need help, follow the instructions below.
In the USA
When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete
model and serial number of your appliance. This information will
help us to better respond to your request.
Call XLS Products Customer Service toll free at
1-800-207-1156.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
■ Features and specications on our full line of appliances.
■ Installation information.
■ Use and maintenance procedures.
■ Accessory and repair parts.
■ Specialized customer assistance.
■ Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors and service
companies. XLS Products designated service technicians are
trained to fulll the product warranty and provide
after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States.
In Canada
Call the XLS Products Customer Service toll free at
1-800-207-1156.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
■ Features and specications on our full line of appliances.
■ Use and maintenance procedures.
■ Accessory and repair parts.
■ Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and service
companies. XLS Products designated service technicians are
trained to fulll the product warranty and provide
after-warranty service, anywhere in Canada.
For further assistance:
If you need further assistance, you can write to XLS Products
with any questions or concerns at
XLS Products, Inc.
Customer Service
P.O. Box 16262
Philadelphia, PA 19114-0262
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
For further assistance:
If you need further assistance, you can write to XLS Products
with any questions or concerns at
XLS Products, Inc.
Customer Service
P.O. Box 16262
Philadelphia, PA 19114-0262
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
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