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DEHUMIDIFIER
Use & Care Guide

D40B0 40 Pint Dehumidifier

Part No. 1162709 Rev. A a-sa

Important Safety Instructions

WARNUNG
To reduce the risk of fire, electrici shock or personal Injury when using your dehumidifier, follow these basic precautions:

• Read all instructions before using your dehumldifier.
• Complete the installation and electrical requirements as described in “Before Using Your Dehumidfier” on pages 3 and 4.
• Never allow children to operate or play with the dehumidifier.
• Never clean dehumidifier part8 with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
• FOR YOUR SAFETY. DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE Vicinity OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPUANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION. It is your responsibility to be sure your dehumidifier:
• Is properly installed on a floor, table or shelf that is reasonably 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.
• Is the correct size for the area you want to dehumidify.
• Is connected to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct electrical supply and grounding. (See “Electrical requirements” on page 4.)
• Is used only for jobs expected of home dehumidifiers.
• Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
• Is properly maintained.
• 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.

Before Using Your Dehumidifier

Install properly

Install properly
WARNUNG
Personal injury Hazard
Because your dehumidifier weighs between 225 kg (50 ibs.) and 83.8 kg (75 ibs.), depending on the amount of water coiiected In the pan, it Is recommended that you use proper lifting technlquee when lifting or moving your unit. Failure to do ao could result in personal injury.

1. Allow at least 30.5 cm (12 inches) of space on all sides of the unit for good air circulation.

2. Install the unit on a floor, table or shelf. When installing the unit on a table or shelf, be sure it is strong enough to support the unit with a full pan of water. A table or shelf may be a better position from which to handle the water pan.
   Do not sit or stand on this product. The height of a table or shelf may help prevent icing of coils due to colder air near the floor (such as can be found in a basement).

3. Keep all outside doors, windows and other openings closed when dehumidifier is operat- ing. Humid outdoor air will add to the dehumidifier’s operating load.

4. The water pan must be properly positioned, on the hangers inside the cabinet, when dehumidifier is operating in order for the automatic shut-off to operate correctly.

5. On most models, two rollers let you easily move the dehumidifier. Remove the water pan. Tilt unit forward and roll to another position.
   If your model does not have rollers, pick up the unit to move it to another position.

Before using Your Dehumidifier

Electrical requirements
OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.
Electrical ground is required on this appliance.
A 115 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 ampere fused electrical supply is recommended. (Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Do not use an extension cord. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUND PRONG.
Recommended grounding method For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a B-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating grounding type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle is not available, it is the responsibility of the customer to have a properly grounded, 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

Using Your Dehumidifier

You will use your dehumidifier more during months when you’re not heating your home. However, your dehumidifier can help prevent excessive moisture and keep you comfortable all year long, in any area of your home.

• Use in a basement to help prevent moisture damage.
• Use in cooking, laundry, bathing and dishwashing areas which have excess moisture.
• Use to prevent moisture damage anywhere books or valuables are stored.

Using Your Dehumidifier continued

15 pint model
This model does not have an On/Off Switch, a De-Icer Control or a Humidistat.

• To turn unit on—plug power supply cord into electrical outlet. Be sure to use the correct grounding technique. (See page 4.)

• To turn unit off-unplug power supply cord from electrical outlet.
  NOTE: This unit may or may not have a water level control. (Reter to the diagram on page 8.) If your model has a water level control switch, it will automatically tum the unit off when the pan is full. You can adjust the level of water
  collected in the pan. (See “Setting the water level adjustment” on page 8.)

• If your unit does not have a water level control switch, the pan should be checked often and emptied when it is % to % full. You may also choose one of the altemate water disposal methods described on page 9 in “Water disposal methods.”

CAUTION
Do not operate dehumidifier at tempera-tures below 18.3°C (66°F). The colls may become iced over and unit will not operate properly. 25, 30, 40 and 50 pint models
Control panel
These units have a control panel containing two controls—the Pan Full Light and the Humidistat. Pan Full Light-This light glows when the water pan is full and needs to be emptied.
Humidistat=This controls the amount of moisture left in the room. When the humidity in the room increases, the unit automatically starts. When the humidity decreases to the selected level, the unit automatically stops. The unit will run constantly when control is sat to DRYEST.

Unit operation

1. Tum Humidistat to OFF. Plug power supply cord into electrical outlet. Be sure to use the correct grounding technique. (See page 4.)

2. Turn Humidistat left toward DRYEST for normal operation. Set at 5 or 6 to start. Adjust later, if necessary.
   It you need more dehumidification, tum Humidistat left to a higher number. If you need less, turn Humidistat right to a lower number.

3. Stop the unit manually by tuming Humidistat right to OFF.

De-icer control

CAUTION
Do not operate dehumidifier at temperatures below 18.3°C (65°F). The coils may become iced over and unit will not operate properly.
Your dehumidifier is equipped with a feature to help you get the most comfort from your new appliance by permitting it to operate down to 18.3°C (65°F). If your dehumidifier runs when room temperature and humidity conditions are low, frost can form on its evaporator coil. This interferes with proper operation.
The De-icer Control senses frost build-up on the evaporator coil and automatically shuts off the compressor. The fan continues to run, drawing air across the coil and melting the frost.
When the coil is defrosted, the compressor is automatically restarted, and dehumidifying is resumed.
Using Your Dehumidifier Continued

Setting the water level adiustment
The-Water Level Adjustment can be set in two positions to turn off the unit automatically when the pan is full. This prevents the danger of overflow. Pan must be in proper position for Water Level Control Switch to work.

• NORMAL FILL-et Water Level Adjustment to the indentation on the left side. The water pan and water will weigh approximately 7.2 kg (16 lbs.) and water pan will be % full.
• MAXMUM FILL-et Water Level Adjustment to the raised area on the right side. The water pan and water will weigh approximately 10.8 kg (24 Ibs.) and water pan will be % full.
  The Water Level Control Switch will automatically turn off the dehumidifier at the fill level you selected when pan is properly placed. Loosen the screw to move the Water Level Adjustment.
  Retighten screw when adjusted to desired setting.

Water disposal methods
WARNUNG
Personal Injury Hazard
Do not use the water that collects in the water pan for drinking purposes. It is not sanitary and could cause iliness.
There are three methods of disposing of water.

1. Empty pan manually.
   When pan is full, remove it, empty it into a large sink or tub, and put it back in place. Be sure pan |s properly placed so the Water Level Control Switch will work to shut off the unit automatically.

2. Place unit directly over drain. Pan has a threaded hose connection which can be left open. Cut out opening with a knife or 19 mm (%”) wood drill. Once opened, hose connection will continually drain water from the pan. Be sure to keep unit directly over a drain.

3. Attach garden hose to the threaded hose connection to carry water to drain.
   Pan has a threaded hose connection which can be left open. Cut out opening with a knife or 19 mm (%”) wood drill.

• Attach garden hose. Be sure hose does not kink or bend. It should lie flat from unit to drain. (Hose is not included.)
• Once hose connection is opened, pan will continually drain through the hose. Be sure to keep hose flat and in drain.

Caring For Your Dehumidifier

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 call a service company to perform this annual checkup or you can do it yourself. Cost of annual inspection is the owner’s responsibility. If you are familiar with electrical appliances and their functions, below we have listed instructions which would allow you to do the inspection and maintenance yourself. However, we suggest you contact a qualified service company to perform this service, as we will not be held responsible for any personal injury or damages, should you elect to service this unit.
WARNUNG
Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard

• Disconnect power supply cord from receptacle before performing any mainte- nance. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock.

• Be careful when cleaning the colls. Fins are sharp. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
  1. Disconnect power supply cord.
  2. To remove outer cabinet: To take off the plastic front grille, remove the two screws at the bottom. Drop grille down and take out.

• Remove the socket head screws on each side of cabinet. * Remove the top flange screws.
  « For 25, 30, 40 and 50 pint models: Remove the rear grille. Pull down at bottom and drop grille down.
  Lift cabinet from base.

  • Coils should be inspected annually. Brush clean, if necessary, with warm water and mild detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Be sure power supply cord is disconnected from receptacle.
  • The compressor is sealed and needs no oiling. The fan motor is prelubricated and does not require further oiling under normal operating conditions. However, if the dehumidifier is operated under severe environmental conditions (dust, dirt, high temperatures) the fan motor should be oiled annually. Follow the instructions in step 5.
  • Oil the motor through the tubes provided. Use SAE #20 grade oil.
  • Wash plastic parts with a soft cloth, warm water and mild detergent. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
  • Replace cabinet and grilles.
  • Reconnect power supply cord.

If You Need Service Or Assistance

Before you call for service …
I you are having an operating problem, check the chart to see what the cause might be before you call for assistance.

PROBLEM| CHECK IF|

WHAT TO DO

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Unit won’t run.| · Power cord is plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage.
· Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Also check if a time- delay fuse has been used.| · Firmly plug power cord into electri­cal outlet. Check circuit voltage at fuse/circuit breaker box.
· Replace fuse with a time-delay fuse of the correct capacity. Reset circuit breaker.
Unit blows fuses or trips circuit breaker.| · Time-delay fuse being used is of correct capacity.
· An extension cord is being used.
· Coils are iced over or clogged with lint.| · Replace fuse with a time-delay fuse of the correct capacity.
· Do not use an extension cord with this or any other appliance.
· See “Unit ices over’ section in this chart, or clean lint from coils (see pages 10-11 for instructions).
Unit Ices over.| · Humidity is too low.
· Room temperature is too cool.| · Do not operate unit when humidity is low.
· Do not operate unit in temperatures below 18.3°C (65°F). Damage to the unit could occur.
Water collects on floor.| · Unit is level.
· Hose is kinked or drain is clogged.
· Water pan is overflowing.| · Level unit front-to-back and side to­ side.
· Remove clog from drain or unkink hose.
· Remove and empty water pan. Be sure to replace pan properly and check to see that the unit is level.

Special dehumidifier needs . . .

• Annual Inspection
  Clean coils, inspect drain and hoses. If neces- sary, oil the fan motor (see pages 1 O-l 1).

• Moving
  When moving, keep the unit in an upright position.

For service in the U.S.

1. *If you need assistance . .**
   Call our Consumer Assistance Center tele- phone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: l-800-253-1301 and talk wifh one of our trained consultants. The consulfant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area.

2. If you need 8ervlce
   We have a nationwide network of authorized service companies. Our service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after- warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate the authorized sewice company in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number (see Step 1) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Page under: NAJOR BENICELREPAIR

3. *If you need replacement parts . . .**
   To locate replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 2 above or call our Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1.

4. If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solvd
   Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action  Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group of indepen- dent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appli- ance industry.
   Contact MACAP only when the dealer and authorized servicer have failed to resofve your problem.
   Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606
   MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.
   When requesting assistance, please provide: model number, serial number, date of pur- chase, and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request.

If You Need Service Or Assistance Continued
For service in Canada:
PROCARE APPLIANCE SERVICE-INGLIS LIMITED ‘CONSUMER SERVICES
Direct service branches:

BRITISH COLUMBIA| Vancouver
Victoria
Surrey| Procare Appliance Service 2991 Grandview
Procare Appliance Service 3117 Steele Street
Procare Appliance Service Unit #2, 8145 – 130th St.| 604-432-7416
604-386-2208
604-590-6422
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ALBERTA| Calgary
Edmonton| Procare Appliance Service

15 6025 12th St. S.E.

Procare Appliance Service
12235 Fort Road| 403-253-9267
403-474-8576
ONTARIO| Toronto
(Mississauga
Toronto
(Markham)
Windsor
London
Hamilton
Barrie
Ottawa| Procare Appliance Service 5945 Antler Drive
Procare Appliance Service
Unit #1, 110 Torbay Rd.
Procare Appliance Service
3180 Grand Marais Ave. E.
Procare Appliance Service
317 Adelaide St. S., Suite 109
Procare Appliance Service
310 Kenora Avenue
Procare Appliance Service 4 Alliance Blvd.
Procare Appliance Service 28 Capital Drive| 416-624-2800
416-475-9511
519-944-3551
519-606-8633
416.560-7444
705-726-3922
613-225-0510
SASKATCHEWAN| Regina
Saskatoon| Procare Appliance Service
660 Henderson Drive
Procare Appliance Service
1505 Ontario Avenue| 306-569-9681
306-652-9285
MANITOBA| Winnipeg| Procare Appliance Service 1683 Church Avenue| 204-694-5308
QUEBEC| Montreal East
Montreal West
Brossard
Chicoutimi
Quebec City
Sherbrooke
(Rock Forest)
Trois Rivieres| Procare Appliance Service 8620 Pie IX Blvd.
Procare Appliance Service
6230 Trans Canada Highway
Procare Appliance Service
9605 F. Ignace St. Procare Appliance Service
163 Bosse Street W.
Procare Appliance Service
5275 Boul. Wilfrid Hamel, Suite 140
Procare Appliance Service 483 Industrial Blvd.
Procare Appliance Service 6183 Corbeil St.| 514-376-5260
514-735-8402
514-397-1840
418-543-0267
418-871-5251
819-564-6565
819-375-9674
NOVA SCOTIA| Dartmouth| Procare Appliance Service
10 Altana), Blvd., Suite 23| 002 468 6634

For service in areas other than those listed, contact your Appliance Dealer.

Dehumidifier Warranty

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase| Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship.
FULL FIVE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase| Replacement parts to correct defects in materials or workman- ship in the sealed refrigeration system. These parts are:
1. Compressor
2. Evaporator
3. Condenser
4. Drier-Strainer
5. Connecting Tubing

WE WILL NOT PAY FOR
A Service calls to:

1. Correct the installation of the dehutidiiier.
2. Instruct you how to use the dehumidifier.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.
   B. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to ba repaired in the home.
   C. Damage to the dehumidifier caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not mentioned in this manual.
   D. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.

Service under the full warranties must be provided by an authorized service company. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.
Outside the United States or Canada, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized distributor or military exchange.
lf you need service, first see the “Service and Assistance” section of this book. After checking Sewice and Assistance,” additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-253-l 301, from anywhere in the U.S. For service in Canada, see ‘Procare Appliance Sewice” on page 14 for the service branch in your area.

Printed in U.S.A.

Documents / Resources

| Whirlpool D40B0 40 Pint Dehumidifier [pdf] User Guide
D40B0, 15 pint, 25, 30, 40, 50 pint, D40B0 40 Pint Dehumidifier, D40B0, 40 Pint Dehumidifier, Dehumidifier
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