Troubleshooting - Kenmore 25850 Owner's Manual

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The dehumidifier may be operating abnormally when:
Problem
Dehumidifier
• The dehumidifier power cord
does not start
is unplugged
• The fuse is blown or circuit
breaker is tripped.
• Water bucket is full
• Bucket is not installed.
• Room humidity level is less
than selected humidity setting.
• Auto Restart.
• Did not allow enough time to
Dehumidifier does
remove the moisture.
not dry the air as
it should
• Airflow is restricted.
• The humidity control may not
be set low humidity.
• Doors and windows may not
be closed tightly.
• Clothes dryer may be blowing
moisture-laden air into the room.
• Room temperature is too low.
• Area to be dehumidified is too large.
Dehumidifier seems
to run too much
• Doors and windows are open.
Frost appears on
• Dehumidifier has been
the coils
recently turned on. Room
temperature is below 42 °F
(6°C) .
• Drain hose connection may be
Water on floor
loose.
• Water bucket is out of
position.
• Display window on control
Dehumidifier
panel reads "ON".
operates
• Room Humidity is higher than
continuously
Humidity setting.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Possible Causes
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What To Do
• Make sure the dehumidifier plug is pushed
completely into the outlet.
• Check the house fuse or circuit breaker box and
replace the fuse or reset the breaker.
• The dehumidifier automatically turns off when
this occurs. Empty the bucket.
• Make sure the bucket is in the right place.
• Press the
humidity control button to
lower the humidity setting below room level.
• Unit has 3 minute delay once power is restarted.
• When first installed, allow at least 3 or 4 days to
achieve and maintain the desired dryness.
• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or
furniture blocking the front or back of the
dehumidifier.
• Press the
Humidity Control button to
lower the humidity.
• Check that all doors, windows and other
openings are securely closed.
• Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer.
The dryer should be vented to the outside.
• The dehumidifier may not operate efficiently if the
room temperature is below 42 ˚F(6˚C).
• Refer to the Selection Guide on page 6.
• Close all doors and windows to the outside.
• This is normal. Frost will usually disappear within
60 minutes.
• Ensure that the room temperature is at the
minimum of 42 ˚F(6˚C).
• Check the hose if one is attached.
• Ensure bucket is properly positioned.
• Press
to raise humidity setting to 35% or above.
See page 7.
• Press the
humidity control button to change
the humidity higher setting than room level,
highest humidity is 70%.

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