Troubleshooting; Removing And Emptying The Water Bucket - Kenmore 580.53301 Owner's Manual

Problem Possible Causes What To Do
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 dehumidifier automatically turns off
when this occurs. Empty the bucket.
Bucket is not installed. • Make sure the bucket is 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 Dryness Control may • Turn the Dryness Control knob closer to the
not be set high enough. Max position.
Doors and windows may • Check that all doors, windows and other
not be closed tightly, openings are securely closed.
Clothes dryermay beblowing • install the dehumidifier away from the dryer.
moisture-laden airintotheroom. 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.).
Dehumidifier runs Doorsandwindows areopen. • Close all doors and windows to the outside.
too much
Frost appears on Dehumidifier has been • This is normal. Frost will usually disappear
the coils recently turned on or room within 60 minutes.
temperature is below 65°F.
(WC.).
Fan noise Air is moving through the • This is norh_aL
dehumidifier.
Water on floor Bucket drain hose - Chock the hose if one is attached
connection may be loose.
Water bucket is not all the • See Removing and Emptying The Water
way in. Bucket.
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