Whirlpool AD65USM Dehumidifier User Guide

Whirlpool AD65USM Dehumidifier

Product Specifications

• Model: WHIRLPOOL AD65USM
• Part Number: 1185020 Rev. A
• Power Requirements: 115-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere fused

FAQ

Q: What should I do if the dehumidifier indicates the bucket is full?

A: Empty the bucket and ensure it is correctly placed back before resuming operation.

Safety information

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

• We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
• This is the safety alert symbol.
• This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
• All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or ‘“WARNING.” These words mean:

DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury or sickness when using your dehumidifier, follow these basic precautions:

• Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
• Do not remove ground prong.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Unplug dehumidifier before servicing.
• Do not drink water collected in the water bucket.
  — SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS —

It is your responsibility to

• Install the dehumidifier according to the Installation Instructions.
• Connect the dehumidifier only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct electrical supply and ground. See “Electrical requirements,” page 3.

Electrical requirements

WARNING

• Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
• Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

A 115-volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.), 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker is recommended. Use a separate circuit to connect only the dehumidifier.

Grounding instructions

For your personal safety, this dehumidifier must be grounded. This dehumidifier is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3-prong ground plug.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong ground-type outlet, grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Installing dehumidifier

Install dehumidifier on a level floor strong enough to support the dehumidifier with a full bucket of water.

Operating dehumidifier

Note: Before turning dehumidifier on, be sure that:

• Dehumidifier is plugged into the wall outlet
• Bucket is properly inserted into dehumidifier
• Bucket is empty

If your control looks like A or B

TO TURN DEHUMIDIFIER ON
Turn DRYNESS CONTROL clockwise.

FAN SPEED
(Models with Control B only): This controls fan operation. Use desired setting.
HIGH – for faster moisture removal. LOW – for slower moisture removal.

DRYNESS CONTROL
This controls the amount of moisture in the room.Turn control knob clockwise for more drying.Turn control knob counterclockwise for less drying.Turn control knob to “NORMAL” to maintain average humidity conditions.

NOTE: For the first few days of use, turn the DRYNESS CONTROL clockwise to “DRYEST” to remove extra moisture from the furnishings as well as the room air.

EMPTY/ADJUST BUCKET light
If this light is on, the dehumidifier is not running. This light indicates that you need to check:

• If the bucket is full, empty bucket and replace.
• If the bucket is not in position, remove bucket and replace. Make sure the bucket fits all the way into the dehumidifier and the light is off, or dehumidifier will not run.

TO TURN DEHUMIDIFIER OFF:
Turn DRYNESS CONTROL counterclockwise to OFF.

If your control looks like C:

TO TURN DEHUMIDIFIER ON:
Press the ON/OFF button. All lights will flash once. If the Empty/Adjust Bucket light comes on, the dehumidifier will not operate. Empty or adjust bucket.
Each time you unplug the dehumidifier or power is interrupted, the control will return to your previous settings.

MODE SELECTION
Press MODE button to select fan speed. Choose LOW, HIGH, CONTINUOUS or AUTO DRY.

If you have selected LOW or HIGH:
Press to set the amount of moisture you want removed. Pressing increases the amount of moisture removed; pressing decreases the amount of moisture removed.The indicator light will change according to the number of times you press .

If you have selected CONTINUOUS:
You cannot change the amount of moisture you want removed.

Pressing will not increase or decrease the amount of moisture removed.
If you have selected AUTO DRY: Press to set the amount of moisture you want removed. The dehumidifier will automatically adjust fan speed and/or turn on and off to maintain your setting.

TO TURN DEHUMIDIFIER OFF:
Press the ON/OFF button.The dehumidifier will retain your last settings.

EMPTY/ADJUST BUCKET light:
If this light is on, the dehumidifier is not running. This light indicates that you need to check:

• If the bucket is full, empty bucket and replace.
• If the bucket is not in position, remove bucket and replace. Make sure the bucket fits all the way into the dehumidifier and the light is off, or dehumidifier will not run.

Removing & emptying water bucket

WARNING
Sickness Hazard
Do not drink water collected in water bucket.
Doing so can result in sickness.

1. Use both side handles to lift bucket. Pull bucket forward and remove.
2. Carry bucket to a large sink or tub.
3. Pour water through opening into a sink or tub.
4. Replace bucket completely and check that EMPTY/ADJUST BUCKET light is off.

Drain hose connection method:
(to drain water from bucket continuously)

1. If your dehumidifier does not have a drain hose connector cover, go to Step 2.
   If your dehumidifier has a drain hose connector cover, use a flat-blade screwdriver to remove cover from drain connector. Turn cover counterclockwise. Discard cover. It cannot be reused. Go to Step 2.

2. Drill out only the center of the drain hose connector. Use a minimum 1/4″ drill bit.

3. Attach a garden hose to drain hose connector. The garden hose should not be longer than 8 feet (2.4 m). Run other end of garden hose into a floor drain. Check that the hose lies flat and in the drain.

To use the bucket without the garden hose:
Use a garden hose cap to seal the drain hose connector.

Water level float & automatic shutoff

All dehumidifiers have automatic shutoff and a water level float. Some dehumidifiers feature an adjustable Water Level Float. The bucket must be properly aligned for the Water Level Float to work.
For models with non-adjustable

Water Level Float:

The Water Level Float will shut off the dehumidifier automatically.

For models with adjustable Water Level Float:

You can set the adjustable Water Level Float at the “high” or “low” position. Both settings will turn off the dehumidifier automatically.

“High” setting: Water Level Float is preset to the “high” position—left side of opening. The dehumidifier will shut off automatically when bucket is 3/4 full.

“Low” setting: Slide Water Level Float to “low”position—right side of opening— to make the bucket lighter to carry. The dehumidifier will shut off automatically when bucket is 1/2 full.

Caring for your dehumidifier

You may clean the exterior of your product

General cleaning and maintenance

1. Dust the front grille and side panels with a soft brush or the dusting attachment of your vacuum.
2. If cabinet paint chips, you can touch up the paint with a good grade enamel paint to prevent rust.

Water bucket cleaning
Every few weeks,rinse the inside of the water bucket with a mild detergent to prevent growth of mold,mildew and bacteria.

Have an authorized servicer clean and service the interior coils of your product annually.

If you need assistance or service…

Before calling for assistance…

Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.

Dehumidifier will not run

• Is unit plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage?

• Is unit turned on?

• Is water bucket installed properly?

• Does water bucket need emptying?

• Has a house fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?
  Unit runs but does not dehumidify:

• Is unit in defrost cycle? (Provided on
  some models.) Normal operating sounds:
  When your dehumidifier is operating normally, you will hear sounds such as:

• Compressor sounds—the compressor can be loud.This is normal.

• “Clicking” sounds—can be heard when the unit or compressor turns off and on, and when the Automatic Shutoff Switch is working.

• Air movement from the fan.
  Normal operating conditions:

• Unit will put out heat.

If you need assistance in the U.S.A.…

Call your local dealer or the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll-free at 1-800-253-1301. When requesting assistance, please provide model number, serial number, date of purchase, and a complete description of the problem.This information is needed to better respond to your request.
If you need further assistance, you can write to:

Whirlpool Corporation
Customer Interaction Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

If you need assistance or service in Canada…

Contact the dealer from whom you purchased your appliance, or call the Consumer Assistance Centre toll free, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (EST),
at 1-800-461-5681.
OR
Contact your nearest direct service branch or authorized servicing outlet to service your appliance. (See list below.)

NOTE: When asking for help or service:
Please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers, and the purchase date. This information will help us respond properly to your request.

Direct service branches:

If you need further assistance, you can write to:
Consumer Relations Department Inglis Limited 1901 Minnesota Court Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

Part No. 1185020 Rev. A ©2002 All rights reserved

Printed in U.S.A.

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