Maytag 23-11-2242N-005 Instruction Manual page 4

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Permanant Drain Installation (optional):
The condesate water can be removed directly from the
unit to a drain through a garden hose with the included
adapter.
1. Unplug unit before beginning work.
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the knock-out at the back
of the unit.
3. Slide the garden hose adapter (supplied) over the
condensate drain through the knock-out hole.
4. The garden hose should lead to a floor drain or other
appropriate drain source. The garden hose should
have no inclines or sharp bends.
Permanant drain
Condensate
Drain
Hose Adapter
Garden Hose
Service
(Read carefully before calling for service)
If the Dehumidifier Fails to Start
• Make sure the unit is plugged into an operating outlet.
• If the indicator light (most models) is on, empty the full
water container. The indicator light should now go OFF,
and the dehumidifier will begin to operate. If the
dehumidifier does not begin to operate make sure the
float is attached to the water container.
Unit Runs, But Very Little Water is Collected
• The amount of water removed from the airdepends on
the relative humidity of the air and the capacity of the
dehumidifier purchased. When the air feels damp (high
relative humidity), more moisture will be removed and
the container will fill up more rapidly. As the unit
continues to remove moisture and reduce the humidity
in the area, less water will be collected in the container.
• Room humidity is low (below 40%).
Sounds
It is reassuring to know that your dehumidifier is
functioning properly. These are some normal sounds which
should not be a cause for concern:
• Air rushing over air drying coils.
• Hissing or thumping - refrigerant is flowing throughout
the sealed system and may generate a "boiling" sound
right after the compressor stops.
• Compressor may "thump" as it cycles on and off.
• Water dripping from coils onto the drain plate.
• The humidistat control, compressor and fan "tick" as
they turn on and off. Metal makes a similar sound when
expanding or contracting.