Kenmore 407.53550 Use & Care Manual page 11

ProMem PossibleCauses Solutions
Dehumidifier does not The dehumidifier is un- Make surethe dehumidifier's plug is pushedcam-
start, plugged, ptetely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown / circuit Check the housefuse / circuit breaker box and
breaker is tripped, replace fuse or reset breaker.
Dehumidifier has reached
the user set humidity level
or the bucket is full.
Dehumidifier is not oper-
ating as
Intended.
The dehumidifier automatically turns off when either
condition occurs.Change to a lower setting or emp-
ty the water bucket and replace properly.
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Bucketis not in the proper The bucket must be in place and securelyseated for
position, the dehumidifier to operate.
Power Failure. There is a protective time delay of 3 minutes to
prevent tripping of the compressoroverload. For this
reason, the unit will not start normal dehumidifica-
tion for 3 rain. after it is powered back on.
Not enough time allowed
for unit to remove moisture.
Airflow is restricted.
Dirty filter.
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The user set Humidity Level
may not be set low enough.
Doors and windows may
not be closed tightly.
Water is not draining
through drain hose
Room temperature is too
_ew,
When first installed, allow at least 24 hours to
achieve the desired humidity level.
Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or furniture
blocking the side or back of the dehumidifier.
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See the Cleaning The Air Rlter section
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To reduce moisture,pressthe down arrow button to
lower the percent humidity desired in the room_or
set the dehumidifier to CO for continuousoperation.
Check that all doors,windows, and other openings
are securelyclosed.
Make sure the drain is placed below the drain con-
nector nozzle to allow gravity to drain the water
(Refer to Gravity Drain Hose sectionin this manual).
Moisture removal is best at higher room tempera-
tures. Lower room temperatures will reduce the
moisture removal rate. Thismodel is designed to
above 41 F.
operate at temperatures o
Filter Indicator is lit. Filter needs to be cleaned Once filter has been cleaned, pressthe FILTERbut-
every 250 hours of use. ton for 3 secondsto turn the filter indicator off.
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