Troubleshooting - Kenmore 580.53509 Owner's Manual

Dehumidifier
does not start
Dehumidifier
does not dry the
air as it should
Dehumidifier runs
too much
Frost appears on
the coils
Fan noise
Water on floor
The dehumidifier power
cord is unplugged
The fuse is blown or circuit
bmaker is tripped.
Water bucket is full
Bucket is not installed.
Did not allow enough time
to remove the moisture.
Airflow is restricted.
The Humidity Controi may
not be set low Humidity.
Doors and windows may
not be closed tightly.
Clelhes dryermaybeblowing
moisture-laden air intotheroom.
Room temperature is too
low.
Area to be dehumidified is
too large.
Doorsandwisdowsareopm.
Dehumidifier has been
recently fumed on or room
temperature is below 65"F.
(18°C.).
Air is moving through the
dehumidifisr.
Bucket drain hose
connection may be loose.
Water bucket is not all the
way in.
• 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
• When first installed, allow at least 3 or4
days to maintain the desired dryness
• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or
furniture blocking the front or back of the
dehumidifer.
• Press the • Humidity Control button to
lower the humidity.
• Check thet all doors, windows and other
openings are securely closed.
• Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer.
The dryer should he vented to the outside.
• The unit will not operate satisfactorily if the
room temperature is below 650F (18°C)
• Check with your dealer to see if the capacity
is adequate.
• Close all doors and windows to the outside.
• This is normal Frost will usually disappear
within 60 minutes
• This is normal.
• Check the hose if one is attached.
• See Removing and Emptying The Water
Bucket.
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