Troubleshooting - Kenmore 580.5245 Owner's Manual

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
break_ is tripp_, 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, atlow 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 restrictS, • Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or
furniture blocking the front or back of the
dehumidifier.
The Humidity Control may • Press the Humidity Control huron to
not be set low Humidity, lower the humidity,
Doors and windows may • Check that all doors, windows and other
not be cloud tightly, openings are securely closed.
Clothesdryer my be blowing • Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer.
_isture-laden air into the room. 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°R (18_,).
• Check with your dealer to see if the capacity
Dehumidifier runs is adequate.
too much
•CIose all doors and windows to the outside.
Frost appears on
the coils
• This is normai, Frost will usually disappear
within 60 minutes,
Area to be dehumidified is
too la_e.
Doo_ and windows are open.
Dehumidifier has been
recently turn_ on or room
temperature is below 65 _.
(18_.).
Air is moving through the
dehumidifier.
Bucket d_in hose
connection may be loose,
Water bucket is not all the
Fan noise ° This is normal.
• Check the hose if one is attached,
Water on floor
• See Removing and Emptying The Water
Bucket.
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