Kenmore 580.5145 Owner's Manual page 10

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Dehumidifier The dehumidifier power • Make sure the dehumidifier plug is pushed
does not start cord is unplugged completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown or circuit • Check the house fuse or circuit breaker box
breaker is tripped, and replace the fuse or reset the breaker
Water bucket is full • The dehumidtfier automatically turns off
when th_s occurs Empty the bucket.
Bucket is not installed. • Make sure a bucket in the right place
Dehumidifier Did not allow enough time • When first installed, allow at least 3 or 4
does not dry the to remove the moisture, days to maintain the desired dryness.
air as it should Airflow is restricted. • Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or
furniture blocking the front or back of the
dehumidifier.
The Humidity Control may o Press the O Humidity Control button to
not be set low Humidity. lower the humidity.
Doors and windows may • Check that all doors, windows and other
not be closed tightly, openings are securely closed.
Clothes dryermaybe blowing • Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer.
moisture-laden air Intotheroom. The dryer should be vented to the outside.
Room temperature is too • The unit will not operate satisfactorily if the
low. room temperature is below 65°F. (18°C.)
Area to be dehumidified is • Check with your dealer to see if the capacity
Dehumidifier runs too large, is adequate
too much
Doorsand windows are open. • Close all doors and windows to the outside.
Dehumidifier has been • This is normal. Frost will usually disappear
Frost appears on recently turned on or room within 60 minutes.
the coils temperature is below 65°F.
(18°C.).
Fan noise Air is moving through the • This is normal,
dehumidifier.
Bucket drain hose • Check the hose if one is attached.
Water on floor connection may be loose.
Water bucket is not all the • See the Removing and Emptyin_ The Water
way in. Bucket,
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