Kenmore 580.53701 - Manual (Page 10)

TROUBLESHOOTING
- Possible CMses
Dehumidifier
does not start The dehumidifìer power • Make sure the dehumidifier plug is pushed
cord is unplugged completely into the outlet.
The hise 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.
Dehumidiher
does not dry the
air as it should
Did not allow enough time • When first installed, allow at least 3 or 4
to remove the moisture. days to maintain the desired dryness.
Airflow is restricted. • Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or
furniture blocking the front or back of the
dehumidifier.
The Numidi^ Control may • Press the • Hurredity Control button to
not be set low Humidi^, lower the hu midity.
Doors and windows may * Check that ail doors, windows and other
not be closed tightly. openings are securely closed.
Clothes dryer may be bknring • Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer,
moisture^adoi air into the room. The dry^ 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
too much
Area to be dehumidified is * Check with your dealer to see if the capacity
too large. is adequate.
Doors mid windows are open. • Close all doors and windows to the outside.
Frost appears on
the coils
Dehumidifier has been * This is rKumal. Frost will usually disappear
recently turned on or room within 60 minutes,
temperature Is below 6S*F.
(18“C.).
Fan noise
Air is moving through the • This is normal,
dehumidifier.
Water on floor
Bucket drain hose * Check 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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