Troubleshooting - Kenmore 5751 Owner's Manual

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Dehumidifier
Troubleshooting Guide
Before calling for service, review this problem occurrence list tt may save you time and expense, because some of the
occurrences are not the result of defects in materials or workmanship, and would not be covered by the warranty
OCCURRENCE
SOLUTION
DEHUMIDIFIER DOESNOT OPERATE°
Plug is disconnected from outlet Pushplug firmly into wall outlet
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped
Reptace fuse with time delay type or
reset circuit breaker
The dryness level you selected has been reached
Dehumidifier
automatically
shuts off
when selected amount of moisture has been removed from the air If you want to
remove more moisture, turn the Humidistat Control to MAX
DRY After the
dehumidifier
starts, reset the control to the desired setting.
Bucket not installed properly
Hang bucket on support posts See "Removing
Collected Water"
Water in the bucket has reached its preset level. Dehumidifier
automatically
turns off
when this occurs Empty bucket and return bucket to position
Dehumidifier
is not turned on Turn the Humidistat Control to MAX
DRY
DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH,
Windows or doors near dehumidifier are open to outdoors Close all windows or
doors to outside
Area to be dehumidified is too large Check with your dealer to see if capacity is
adequate
Air movement through dehumidifier is blocked Grill may be dirty Use brush
attachment of vacuum cleaner to clean grill Dehumidifying coi! on back of unit may
be dirty See "Care and Cleaning " Dehumidifier must be placed in a space that does
not restrict air flowing into the rear coil or out of the front grill (See page 2 )
Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently The higher the moisture in the
room, the longer the dehumidifier will operate
Humid!star Control is set at MAX DRY Dehumidifier will not turn off if Humidistat
Control is at MAX DRY,
DEHUMIDIFIER EMITS AN UNPLEASANT
The bucket is dirty
Clean per instructions
on page 5
ODOR,
Coils are dirty Clean per instructions
on page 5
Filter is dirty Clean per instructions on page 5
DEHUMIDIFIER IS OPERATING BUT
ROOM IS NOT DRY ENOUGH.
Humidistat Control isset too low Turn the Humidistat Control to a higher setting
Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently The higher the moisture in the
room air, the longer it takes for the room air to become dry
Dehumidifier does not have sufficient clearance to operate Air flow to front and rear
grills is blocked See "Selecting a Location," page 3
Room temperature is too low Unit will not operate satisfactorily if the room
temperature is below 65°F(t8_C) See "Operating Conditions," page 3
Refer to causesunder DEHUMIDIFIER RUNSTOO MUCH
FROST APPEARS ON COILS ABOVE
BUCKET OR DRIP TRAY°
Dehumidifier has been turned on recently This is normal due to refrigerant rushing
through the coil Frost will usuaIIy disappear within 60 minutes
Room temperature is too low Unit wit! not operate satisfactorily if room temperature
is below 65°F(18°C) See "Operating Conditions "
FAN-LIKE NOISE.
Air is moving through the dehumidifier This is a normal sound

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