Troubleshooting; Dehumidifier Does Not Start; Dehumidifier Is Not Operating As Intended - Kenmore 407.52501 Use & Care Manual

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Problem
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Possible
Causes
Solutions
Dehumidifier does not
The dehumidifier is un-
Make sure the dehumidifier's plug is pushed
start,
plugged,
completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown t cir-
Check the house fuse t circuit breaker box and
cult breaker is tripped,
replace fuse or reset breaker.
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Dehumidifier has
The dehumidifier automaticaliy turns off when
reached the user set
either conditionoccurs. Change to a lower
humidity level or the
setting or empty the water bucket and replace
bucket is full.
properly.
Bucket is not in the
The bucket must be in place and securely
proper position,
seated for the dehumidifier to operate.
Power Failure.
There is a protectivetime delay (up to 3 rain.)
to prevent trippingof the compressor overload.
For this reason, the unit may not start normal
dehumidification for 3 min. after it is powered
back on.
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Dehumidifier is not
Not enough time allowed
When first installed, allow at least 24 hours to
operating as
for unit to remove tools-
achieve the desired humidity level.
Intended.
ture.
Airflow is restricted.
Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or
furniture blocking the side or back of the de-
humidifier.
Dirty filter.
See the Cleaning The Air Filter section
The user set Humidity
To reduce moisture, press the down arrow
Level may not be set low
button to lower the percent humidity desired in
enough,
the room, or set the dehumidifier to CO for
continuous operation.
Doors and windows may
Check that all doors, windows, and other
not be closed tightly,
openings are securely closed.
Water is not draining
Make sure the drain is placed below the drain
through drain hose
connector nozzle to allow gravity to drain the
iwater (Refer to Gravity Drain Hose section in
:this manual).
Room temperature is too
Moisture removal is best at higher room tern-
tow.
peratures. Lower room temperatures will re-
duce the moisture removal rate. This model is
designed to operate at temperatures above
41°F.
Filter Indicator is ]it.
Filter needs to be
Once filter has been cleaned, press the FIL-
i cleaned every 250 hours
TER button for 3 seconds to turn the filter
of use.
indicator off.
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