Kenmore 580.54501, 580.54701 Dehumidifier Owner’s Manual

Kenmore 580.54501, 580.54701 Dehumidifier

Specifications :

• Model: Kenmore 580.54701400
• Type: Dehumidifier
• Manufacturer: Sears, Roebuck and Co.
• Warranty: 1 year on dehumidifier, 5 years on sealed refrigeration system

Product Usage Instructions

• Safety Precautions :
  Read all instructions before using the dehumidifier. Follow safety precautions to avoid injury or damage to property.

• Prior to Operation:
  Ensure the dehumidifier is installed on a floor and operated in an enclosed area for optimal effectiveness.

• Instruction:
  Refer to the owner’s manual for detailed instructions on operating and maintaining the dehumidifier.

• Electrical Safety:
  Use only genuine replacement parts and ensure the dehumidifier is operated by authorized personnel to prevent electrical hazards.

• Operating Instructions:
  Follow the provided operating instructions for efficient use of the dehumidifier.

FAQ :

• Q: What should I do if my dehumidifier shows signs of performance deterioration?
  A: Contact authorized service personnel for maintenance and possible repairs to prevent further damage.

• Q: How can I ensure the longevity of my dehumidifier?
  A: Regular maintenance and using genuine replacement parts  extend the lifespan of your dehumidifier.

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DEHUMIDIFIER
Model, 580.54501, 580.54701

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com

• READ THIS MANUAL
• Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your dehumidifier properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and  money over the life of your dehumidifier.
• You’ll find many answers to common problems in the table of troubleshooting tips. If you review our table of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.

PRECAUTION

• The dehumidifier is not intended for use by young children without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the dehumidifier.
• When the power cord is to be replaced, replacement work shall be performed by authorized personnel only using only genuine replacement parts.

WARRANTY

• FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON DEHUMIDIFIER
• For one year from the date of purchase, if this Dehumidifier is operated and maintained according to the owner’s instructions furnished with the product, Sears will repair this
• Dehumidifier free of charge, if defective in materials or workmanship.
• FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED
• REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
• For five years from the date of purchase, when this Dehumidifier is operated and maintained according to owner’s instructions furnished with the product, Sears will repair the sealed refrigeration system (consisting of refrigerant, connecting tubing, and compressor motor) free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.
• WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING UNIT TO THE NEAREST
• SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES. CALL 1-800-4-MY-HOME® FOR THE NEAREST SERVICE CENTER TO YOU.
• This warranty applies only while this Dehumidifier is used in the United States.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
• Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTION BEFORE USING

• To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed.
• Incorrect operation due to ignoring instructions will cause harm or damage; the seriousness is classified by the following indications.
• WARNING This symbol indicates there may be the possibility of death or serious injury.
• CAUTION This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property only.

Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.

• Be sure not to do.
• Be sure to follow the instruction.

WARNING

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• Do not place the power cord near a heater.
  • It may cause fire and electric shock.
• Do not use the power cord near flammable gas or combustibles such as gasoline, benzene, thinner, etc.
  • It may cause explosion or fire.
• Do not disassemble or modify products.
  • It may cause electric shock and failure.
• Plug in the power cord properly.
  • Otherwise, it may cause electric shock or fire.
• Do not operate or stop the unit by inserting or pulling out the power plug.
  • It may cause electric shock or fire.
• Do not damage the power cord or use an unspecified power cord
  •  It may cause electric shock or fire.
• Do not modify power cord length.
  • It may cause electric shock or fire.
• Do not share the outlet with other appliances.
  • it may cause electric shock or fire.
• Always plug into a grounded outlet.
  • Not grounding unit may cause electric shock.
• Unplug the unit if strange sounds, odors, or smoke come from it.
  • Unplugging the unit may avoid elastin chock or fire hazard
• Do not use the socket if it is loose or damaged.
  • It may cause fire and electric shock.
• Do not operate with wet hands or in damp environment.
  • It may cause electric shock.
• Do not operate with wet hands or in damp environment.
  • It may cause electric shock.
• Do not clean the dehumidifier with water
  • Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation. It may cause an electric shock.
• Unplug unit before cleaning the unit.
  • Since the fan rotates at high speed during operation, it may cause injury.
• If water enters the product, turn off the dehumidifier’s power switch, then unplug the unit. Contact service for repair.
  • It will cause machine failure or electric shock.

CAUTION

• Do not block the inlet or outlet.
  •  It may cause failure of appliance or performance deterioration.
• Hold the plug by the head when taking it out.
  • Otherwise, it may cause electric shock and damage
• Turn off the main power switch when not using the dehumidifier for a long time.
  • Turning off the unit will save on energy costs.
• Make sure the dehumidifier is the correct size for the area you want to dehumidify.
  • It is not designed to dehumidify the entire house.
• Install the dehumidifier properly only on a floor.
  • For proper operation, your dehumidifier should be installed only on a floor.
• Close all doors, windows and other outside openings to the room.
  • The dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed area to be most effective.
• When removing the filter be aware that some metal parts may have sharp edges.
  • Sharp edges may cause injury.

Safety Precautions

• Operation Use a soft cloth to clean. Do not use wax, thinner, or a strong detergent.
  • The appearance of the dehumidifier may deteriorate, change color, or develop surface flaws.
• Be sure to replace the bucket properly after emptying to prevent water from collecting on the floor.
  • Otherwise, it will cause property
• The 50 pint model(54501) may not operate efficiently if the room temperature is below 65°F(18°C). The 70 pint Low Temperature model(54701) will continuously cycle up to the temperature 42°F (6°C).
  • Low temperatures could cause calls to frost.
• Do not put a pet or house plant where it will be exposed to direct air flow.
  • This could injure the pet or plant.
• Do not use the water collected in the bucket for drinking purposes.
  • It is not sanitary and could cause illness or personal injury
• insert the filter securely. clean it every two weeks.
  • Operation without filters will cause unit failure.

PRIOR TO OPERATION

PREPARING FOR OPERATION

1. Plug the power cord in properly to a standard 3-slot grounding wall power outlet.
2. Do not plug any other appliance into the same wall receptacle as this unit.
3. Do not use an extension cord.
4. Do not start/stop operation by plugging/unplugging the power cord.
5.  If the cord/plug is damaged, only replace it with an authorized replacement part.

USAGE

1. Being exposed to direct airflow for an extended period of time could be hazardous to your health. Do not expose occupants, pets, or plants to direct airflow for extended periods of lime.
2.  Ventilate the room when the dehumidifier is used with other heating devices. Otherwise the oxygen supply may be inadequate.
3.  Do not use this dehumidifier for non-specified special purposes (e.g. preserving precision devices, food, pets, plants, and art objects). Such usage could damage the items.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

1. Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the filter. Injuries can occur when handling sharp metal edges.
2. Do not use water to clean inside the dehumidifier. Exposure to water can destroy the insulation, leading to possible electric shock.
3.  When cleaning the unit, first make sure that the power and breaker are turned off. The fan rotates at a very high speed during operation. There is a possibility of injury if the unit’s power is accidently turned on while the interior of the unit is being cleaned.

SERVICE
For repair and maintenance, contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.

INSTRUCTION

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL

• This symbol alerts you to the risk of electric shock.
• This symbol alerts you to the possibility of personal injury or property damage.

FEATURES

• WARNING: This appliance should be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations. This guide acts as a guide to help to explain product features.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• WARNING : This appliance must be properly grounded.
• The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug. To minimize the risk of electric shock, use the plug with a standard three-slot
  grounding wall power outlet. If the power outlet does not include a grounding slot, have a qualified electrician replace the outlet before you use the dehumidifier.

• WARNING : Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from the .. power plug.
• WARNING : Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring.
• WARNING : If you have any doubt whether the air conditioner is properly grounded, have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician.

TEMPORARY USE OF AN ADAPTER

• We strongly discourage the use of an adapter due to potential safety hazards.
• For temporary connections, use only a UL-listed adapter, available from most local hardware stores. To disconnect the power cord from the adapter, use one hand on each to avoid damaging the ground terminal. Avoid frequently unplugging the power cord as this can lead to eventual ground terminal damage.
• WARNING: Never use the appliance with a broken adapter.

TEMPORARY USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD

We strongly discourage the use of an extension cord due to potential safety hazards.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONTROL PANEL

1. POWER key —Pressing this key once turns the dehumidifier “ON” and pressing again turns the dehumidifier “OFF”.

2. HUMIDITY CONTROL keys –Are used to select the desired humidity setting.

   •  : Used to raise the desired humidity setting.
   • : Used to lower the desired humidity setting.
   • The desired humidity can be selected within a range of 35% to 70% RH in increments of 5%.
   • If you press the  key once again at 35%RH, continuous “On” mode is selected. In “On” mode the unit operates continuously, regardless of humidity conditions.

3. HUMIDITY SETTING display  Displays the selected humidity setting.

4. FAN SPEED key —Is used to set the fan speed as “High” or “Low”.

   • Pressing this key changes the fan speed from High , Low , High.
   • The selected fan speed is indicated by indicator lights marked “High” and “Low”.

5. ENERGY TIMER key —It is used to select the type of operation.

   • Select either 3 or 6 hr. On/Off for cycled operation.
     In this case the unit will run for 3 or 6 hours, and then shut off completely for 3 or 6 hours. The cycle will repeat until you change the setting.

   • When ENERGY TIMER key is pressed, the Timer indicator lights shift from 3hr.On/Off to 6hr.On/Off.

6. BUCKET FULL Indicator –This light glows when the bucket is full and needs to be emptied. It also glows when the bucket is not properly positioned. When bucket full indicator light glows, the compressor and fan will turn “OFF”.

7. AUTO RESTART –Once the power is restored after a power outage, the unit begins to operate at its previous operation setting. The fan will run by default for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes both fan and compressor will be ON or OFF depending on the humidity conditions.

TO OPERATE THE DEHUMIDIFIER:

1. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. Press the POWER key.
2. Set the Humidity control anywhere between 35% to 70% for normal operation.
   • For less humidity, press the HUMIDITY CONTROL key.
   • For higher humidity, press the HUMIDITY CONTROL key.
3. Press the ENERGY TIMER key, to set the amount of time for which you want the unit to cycle On and Off. The time can be set for 3 hours or 6 hours.
4. If you want to change the fan speed, press the FAN SPEED key. Each time the FAN SPEED key is pressed the fan speed changes from High , Low , High.
5. Press the POWER key to stop the unit manually.

IMPORTANT Water bucket must be properly installed.

• The dehumidifier will not run if the bucket is not properly installed.
• The dehumidifier shuts off when the desired humidity setting is reached.

AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF

• The dehumidifier has a water level control switch that will turn the unit off when the bucket is full, or when the bucket is removed or not replaced in the proper position.
• The bucket must be replaced in the proper position for the dehumidifier to work. The light will be on and the dehumidifier will not run if the bucket is not in the proper position.

DISPOSING OF COLLECTED WATER

1. Empty the bucket manually.
   • When the bucket is full, pull out by grasping the handle and empty it into a large sink or tub and then replace it properly.
   • Do not remove the bucket while operating the dehumidifier.
   • II can cause water to drop on the base pan or the floor.
   • Empty the bucket when the indicator light turns on.
   • It is advisable to carry the bucket by supporting It from the bottom as well as by the handle. Carrying by only the handle may cause the handle or bucket cover to break.
2. Attach a length of garden hose to the threaded drain hose connector to carry water to the drain.
   •  Remove the drain hole cover.
   • Connect a garden hose to the threaded drain hose connector.
   • Push the drain hose connector tightly into the drain hole on Rear Grille.
   • The drain hose connector will accept a standard garden hose fitting.
   • Do not over tighten the hose when connecting it to the hose connector; use a rubber washer and tighten finniy by hand without stripping the plastic threads.
   • When attached to the drain hose connector, do not bend or kink the hose.
   • The hose should lie flat from the dehumidifier to the drain.

INSTALLATION

CHOOSING THE PROPER LOCATION FOR YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER

• Use the dehumidifier in a basement to help prevent moisture damage.
• Use the dehumidifier in laundry drying, bathing, and dishwashing areas which have excessive moisture.
• Use the dehumidifier to prevent moisture damage where books are stored.

INSTALLING THE DEHUMIDIFIER PROPERLY

1. Allow at least 12 inches of space on all sides of the unit for good air circulation.
2. Install your dehumidifier on a floor only.
3. Lift the bucket and place it in the dehumidifier, making sure the slots on the bottom side of the bucket are positioned correctly.
4. Swivel casters allow you to move the dehumidifier easily.

THE CLEANING OF BUCKET

1. Pull out the bucket cover.

2. Brush off the residue in the bucket.
   Clean the bucket by wiping with a brush or a cloth dampened in a mild detergent solution.

3. Close the cover.
   Push the tabs on the top of the bucket cover when Installing the bucket cover.

MAINTENANCE

• Your dehumidifier is designed to serve you year­ round. It needs practically no attention. However, you should check your dehumidifier and inspect the coils annually.
• You may want Sears Parts & Repair Center to perform this annual checkup. (Cost of the inspection is the owner’s responsibility.)
• OR
• If you are familiar with electrical appliances and their functions, listed below are instructions which would allow you to perform the inspection and maintenance for yourself.
• Cleaning the front case, bucket band cabinet
• Clean the front case and the cabinet with a soft cloth, warm water, and a mild detergent.
• Clean the grille with a vacuum attachment or brush.
• Do not use bleach or abrasives.

Cleaning the air filter

1. Remove water bucket from the cabinet. Pull out the air filter as shown above.
2. Wash air filter with warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry it. Replace it in the unit.

Cleaning the coil

1. Remove Front Grille from the cabinet as shown.
2. Use a small brush to gently clean the coils as shown. If necessary use warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
   CAUTION : Do not spray the coil & with a water hose.
   Be careful! Sharp edges!

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard

• Disconnect power supply cord from receptacle before performing any maintenance.
• Be careful when cleaning the coils. Fins are sharp.
• Failure to follow the above precautions could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The dehumidifier may be operating abnormally when:

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