Kenmore 5751 - Manual (Page 6)

Dehumidifier Troubleshooting Guide
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SOLUTION
DEHUMiDIRER DOES NOT OPERATE. Plug is disconnected from outlet Push plug firmly into wall outlet
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse with time delay type or
reset circuit breaker
The dryness level you selected has been reached Dehumidifier automatically shuts off
when selected amount of moisture has been removed from the air If you want to
remove more moisture, turn the Humidistat Control to MAX DRY After the
dehumidifier starts, reset the control to the desired setting.
Bucket not installed properly Hang bucket on support posts See “Removing
Collected Water."
Water in the bucket has reached its preset level. Dehumidifter automatically turns off
when this occurs. Empty bucket and return bucket to position
Dehumidifier is not turned on Turn the Humidistat Control to MAX. DRY
DEHUWIIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH.
Windows or doors near dehumidifier are open to outdoors Close all windows or
doors to outside
Area to be dehumidified is too large Check with your dealer to see if capacity is
adequate
Air movement through dehumidifier is blocked. Grill may be dirty. Use brush
attachment of vacuum cleaner to dean grill Dehumidifying coil on back of unit may
be dirty. See "Care and Cleaning “ Dehumidifier must be piaced in a space that does
not restrict air flowing into the rear coil or out of the front grill (See page 2 )
Dehumidifter has been installed or restarted recently The higher the moisture ir> the
room, the longer the dehumidifier will operate
Humidistat Control is set at MAX DRY Dehumidifier will not turn off if Humidistat
Control is at MAX DRY,
DEHUM1DIFIIR EMITS AN UNPLEASANT
ODOR.
The bucket is dirty. Clean per instructions on page 5,
Coils are dirty Clean per instructions on page S
Filter is dirty. Clean per instructions on page 5
DEHUMIDIFIER 15 OPERATING BUT
ROOM !S NOT DRY ENOUGH.
Humidistat Control is set too low Turn the Humidistat Control to a higher setting
Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently. The higher the moisture in the
room air, the longer it takes for the room air to become dry
Dehumidifier does not have sufficient clearance to operate Air flow to front and rear
grills is blocked. See "Selecting a Location," page 3
Room temperature is too low Unit will not operate satisfactorily if the room
temperature is below 65®F (18°C) See "Operating Conditions," page 3,
Refer to causes under DEHUMiDiFlER RUNS TOO MUCH
FROST APPEARS ON COILS ABOVE
BUCKET OR DRIP TRAY.
Dehumidifier has been turned on recently This is normal due to refrigerant rushing
through the coil Frost will usually disappear within 60 minutes
Room temperature is too low Unit will not operate satisfactorily if room temperature
is below 65°F (IS^C) See "Operating Conditions "
FAN-LIKE NOISE.
Air is moving through the dehumidifier This is a normal sound