Error Codes; F1; F2 - Kenmore 407.52501 Use & Care Manual

Dehumidifier runs
too much
Frost appears on
the coils
The controls cannot
be set or changed
The area to be dehumidi-
fied is too large.
Doors and windows are
open,
The dehumidifier has
recently been turned on
or the room temperature
is below41°F.
The compressor turns off
and the fan continues to
run for approximately 3
minutes at a fixed setting.
Air is moving through the
unit.
Hose connection may be
loose.
The capacity of your dehumidifiermay
not be adequate for the room size.
Close all doors and windows to the
outside.
,, ,,,,,,, ,, , , ,,,,, ,,, ,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,........
This is normal. ,Frost will usually disap-
pear within 60 minutes.
t
This is normal. Wait approximately 3
minutes until this automatic process
finishes, then the fan control can be set
to the desired level.
Fan Noise This is normal,
.... ,,,, ,, ,, ,,,,, ,,,,, ,,, ,H
Water on the floor Check the hose connection. See the
Drainage Section.
Hose is attached but not Check hose for obstruction.
draining into a drain,
Error Code Error Type Possible Cause Corrective Action
FI 1.
!2.
F2
Ambient
Temperature
Sensor
Malfunction
1. Sudden Change
in the surround-
ing temperature.
2. Faulty Sensor
Evaporative
Coil
i Temperature
Sensor
Malfunction
3.
4.
Unplug the dehumidifier.
Check the surrounding area
for possibte reasons for sud-
den temperature changes.
Wait 30 minutes before plug-
ging the dehumidifier back in
for normal operation.
If the "Error" is still indicated,
please contact your nearest
service center. Call
1-800-488-1222 for service
center locations.
10