Whirlpool DH25G0 - Manual (Page 4)

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Removing & emptying water bucket
AWARNING
Sickness Hazard
Do not drink water collected in
water bucket.
Doing so can result in sickness.
Bucket method:
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 light is off.
Drain hose connection method:
(to drain water from bucket continuously)
drain hose
connector
cover
1. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to
remove cover from drain connector.
Turn cover counterclockwise. Discard
cover. It cannot be reused.
center of drain hose connector
2. Cut out center of the drain hose
connector. Remove the piece and
discard.
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.
Caring for your dehumidifier
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.
Cleaning the interior coil
For best efficiency, clean the coil at
least once a year with the brush
attachment of your vacuum. Be sure
the coil is dry for easier cleaning.
Tool needed:
Phillips screwdriver
Removing front of dehumidifier:
AWARNING
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug dehumidifier before
cleaning.
Replace all panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result In
death or electrical shock.
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1. Unplug dehumidifier or disconnect
power supply.
2. Remove water bucket.
Phillips-head
screws
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3. Remove 3 screws from each side of
the front panel.
4. Remove the front panel by holding
the bottom sides and lifting up and
out. Do not remove top cover or
cabinet.
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attachment
5. Clean coils with brush attachment of
your vacuum cleaner. Be careful —
coil fins are sharp.
NOTE: The refrigerant coil is all that
needs to be cleaned on the inside of
the dehumidifier.
6. Replace the front panel and water
bucket.
7. Plug in dehumidifier or reconnect
power supply.