Kenmore 580.5245 User Manual
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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Dehumidlifier
cfoes
not
start
The dehum idifier power
cord
is unplugged
• Make sure the dehumidifier plug is pushed
completely into the outlet.
The
fuse
is blown or circuit
breaker is tripped.
• Check the house fuse or circuit breaker box
and replace the fuse or reset the breaker.
Water bucket is full
• The dehumidifier automatically turns off
when this occurs, bmpty the bucket.
Bucket is not installed.
• Make sure the bucket is in the right place.
Dehumidifier
does not
dry the
Did not allow enough time
to remove the moisture.
• When first installed, allow at least 3 or 4
days to maintain the desired dryness.
air as it should
Airflow is restricted.
• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or
furniture blocking the front or back of the
dehumidifier.
The Humidity Control may
not be set low Humidity.
• Press the v- Humidity Control button to
lower the humidity.
Doors and windows may
not be closed tightly.
• Check that all doors, windows and other
openings are securely closed.
Clothes dryer may be blowing
moisture-taden air into the room.
• Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer.
The dryer should be vented to the outside.
Room temperature is too
low.
• The unit will not operate satisfactorily if the
room temperature is below 65°F. (ISTI).).
Dehumidifier runs
too much
Area to be dehumidified is
too large.
• Check with your dealer to see if the capacity
is adequate.
Doors
and
windows are open.
• Close all doors and windows to the outside.
Frost
appears
on
the coils
Dehumidifier has been
recently turned on or room
temperature
is below 65 °F.
(18*C.).
• This is normal. Frost will usually disappear
within 60 minutes.
Fan noise
Air
is moving through the
dehumidifier.
• This is normal.
Water on floor
Bucket drain hose
connection may
be
loose.
• Check the hose if one is attached.
Water bucket is not all the
way in.
• See Removing and Emptying The Water
Bucket.
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