Whirlpool 1ADM202XX0 Use And Care Manual page 2

Contents
Important Safety Instructions .........................
2
Before Using Your Dehumidifier
................... .3
Install properly ............................................... .3
Electrical requirements
.................................. .4
Using Your Dehumidifier
................................ .5
Control panel .................................................. 6
Unit operation
................................................ .6
De-icer control ................................................ 7
Setting the water level adjustment
................ .7
Water disposal methods ................................
.6
Caring For Your Dehumidifier
....................... .9
If You Need Service Or Assistance ............. .I
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Whirlpool Dehumidifier Warranty
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0 1991 Whirlpool Corporation
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool dehumidi-
fier. Please complete the form below. Have this
information ready if you need service or call with a
question,
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Copy model and serial numbers from label (see
diagram on front cover) and purchase date from
sales slip.
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Keep this book and sales slip together in a
handy place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
mportant Safety
nstructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock
or personal injury when using your
dehumidifier, follow these basic precau-
tions:
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Read all instructions before using your
dehumidifier.
m Complete the installation and electrical
requirements as described in "Before
Using Your Dehumidifier" on pages 3
and 4.
m Never allow children to operate or play
with the dehumidifier.
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Never clean dehumidifier parts with
flammable fluids. The fumes can create a
fire hazard or explosion.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
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DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN
CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
It is your responsibility to be sure your
dehumidifier:
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Has been properly installed on a floor, table
or shelf that is level and strong enough to
support unit with a full pan of water. Unit can
weigh between 22.5 kg (50 Ibs.) and 33.8 kg
(75 Ibs.), depending on the amount of water
collected in the pan.
9 Is the correct size for the area you want to
dehumidify.
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Is connected to the proper kind of outlet, with
the correct electrical supply and grounding.
(See "Electrical requirements" on page 4.)
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Is used only for jobs expected of home
dehumidifiers.
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Is not used by children or anyone unable to
operate it properly.
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Is properly maintained.
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Is used in an area where the room tempera-
ture will not fall below 18.3% (65°F).
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
DO NOT REMOVE TECH SHEET from inside
cabinet. Your service technician will need this
information.
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