Maintenance - Whirlpool 1182182 Use And Care Manual

General cleaning and
maintenance
1. Dust the front grille and side panels
with a soft brush or the dusting
attachment of your vacuum.
2. If cabinet paint chips, you can touch
up the paint with a good grade
enamel paint to prevent rust.
Water bucket cleanin
Every few weeks,
rinse the inside of
the water bucket
with a mild
detergent to
prevent growth
of mold, mildew
and bacteria.
Cleaning the interior coil
For best efficiency, clean the coil at
least once a year with the brush
attachment of your vacuum. Be sure
the coil is dry for easier cleaning.
Tool needed:
Phillips screwdriver
Removing front of dehumidifier:
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug dehumidifier before
cleaning.
Replace all panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in
I death or electrical shock.
5. Clean coils with brush attachment of
your vacuum cleaner. Be careful -
coil fins are sharp.
NOTE:
The refrigerant coil is all that
needs to be cleaned on the inside of
the dehumidifier.
6. Replace the front panel and water
bucket.
7. Plug in dehumidifier or reconnect
power supply.
1. Unplug dehumidifier or disconnect
power supply.
2. Remove water bucket.
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3. Remove 3 screws from each side of
the front panel.
4. Remove the front panel by holding
the bottom sides and lifting up and
out. Do not remove top cover or
cabinet.