Whirlpool TD2500XF0 User's Manual
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1. Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM e Is unit plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Is the Humidistat Control set to a position other than OFF Try a drier setting e Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Use the correct time delay fuses Do not use an extension cord Unit runs e Is unit in defrost cycle on 50 pint models only but does not dehumidify e Is room temperature below 65 F 18 3 C Coils will become iced over at low temperatures e Are coils clogged with lint Clean lint from coils see Caring for your dehumidifier on pages 8 9 Coils ice over Water collects on floor e Is unit reasonably level Level unit front to back and side to side Is hose kinked or drain clogged e Is water pan overflowing Remove and empty water pan Replace pan properly and check to see that unit is level NOTE When moving your dehumidifier keep the unit in an upright position 10 Requesting assistance or service Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting on page 10 It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below 1 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A A 1 800 253 1301 and ta2. DING MN TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE v 3 PRONG GROUNDING D d PLUG in POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG 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 in any area of your home Use in cooking laundry Use to prevent moisture prevent moisture damage bathing and dishwashing damage anywhere books areas which have excess or valuables are stored moisture NOTE Do not operate your dehumidifier in temperatures below 65 F 18 3 C The coil may become iced over at low temperatures and unit will not operate properly Your dehumidifier has a PAN FULL Light The light glows when the pan is full of water to indicate that it needs emptying PAN FULL HUMIDISTAT Estate a emma WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION PAN FULL LIGHT HUMIDISTAT To operate PAN FULL HUMIDISTAT PAN FULL HUMIDISTAT OFF DRYEST 1 Turn Humidistat Control to OFF then plug 2 Your dehumidifier has an automatic hu in the dehumidifier midistat Turn the Humidistat Control clockwise toward DRYEST for normal operation Adjust later if necessary When humidity in the room increases the dehumidifier automatically starts When the humidity decreases to the selected level the dehumidifier automatically stops continued on next page 5 NOTE Do not operate your dehumidifier i
3. READ THIS MANUAL for important Safety ang Operating instructions Dehumidifier Operation Guide PART No 1181714 O Q g Contents Page Page Parts and features 0 cere 2 Caring for your dehumidifier Before using your dehumidifier 3 Troubleshooting cccceeeeeeeeee 10 Install Properly ooo ee eecssteesessteeeteteeeees 3 Requesting assistance or service 11 Electrical requirements 4 ESTATE dehumidifier warranty 12 Using your dehumidifier 000 5 TO OPOLAG EPEE E E caancazvarcnnender aaeng 5 Setting the water level adjustment cccccceeseeseteeeneeeesnes 6 Water disposal ccceecccesesesssenteeeees 7 Parts and features PAN FULL HUMIDISTAT CONDENSER COILS REAR GRILLE LIGHT NOT SHOWN u S ceee aS E e 1 CONTROL PANEL FRONT GRILLE MODEL AND WATER PAN SERIAL NUMBER LABEL ON CABINET UNDER WATER PAN Before using your dehumidifier This booklet tells you how to install your dehu midifier use it and clean it Treat your new dehumidifier with care Use it only to do what home dehumidifiers are designed to do Copy your model and serial number here If you need service or call with a question have this information ready 1 Complete model and serial numbers from the label under the water pan on the base of the unit 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this informa
4. aporator 4 Drier Strainer Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your dehumidifier 2 Instruct you how to use your dehumidifier 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring B Pickup and delivery Your dehumidifier is designed to be repaired in the home C Damage to your dehumidifier caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool D Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Trouble shooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A Estate WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION Manufactured by Whirlpool Corp
5. ecifications used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1 4 lf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 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 See page 3 This information will help us respond properly to your request 11 ESTATE Dehumidifier Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects FROM DATE OF PURCHASE in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system These parts are 1 Compressor 3 Condenser 5 Connecting Tubing 2 Ev
6. lk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satistactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 2 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 1 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp ORYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 3 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your WHIRLPOOL appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting sp
7. n PAN FULL HUMIDISTAT temperatures below 65 F 18 3 C The coil may become iced over at low temperatures O and the unit will not operate properly LESS MORE DRYEST 3 If you need more dehumidification turn control clockwise Unit will run continuously at DRYEST setting If you need less dehu midification turn control counterclockwise PAN FULL HUMIDISTAT DRYEST 4 Stop the unit manually by turning the control to OFF Setting the water level adjustment 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 POSITION Set Water Level Control Lever to the indenta tion on the left side The water pan and water will weigh approximately 16 Ibs 7 2 kg and agenda WATER LEVEL water pan will be full ADJUSTMENT p SWITCH MAXIMUM FILL POSITION Set Water Level Control Lever to the raised A A area on the right side The water pan and water will weigh approximately 24 Ibs 10 8 k seas mens l gh app y g n n will be 3 FILL COSITION and water pa be full SCREW MAXIMUM FILL POSITION The Water Level Control Switch will automati cally 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 6 Water dispo
8. oom tempera ture will not fall below 65 F 18 3 C e Do not remove Tech Sheet which is inside the cabinet Your service technician needs this information 12 INCHES Electrical requirements OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES Electrical ground is required on this appliance A 115 volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused electrical supply is recommended Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serv ing 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 3 prong ground ing plug To minimize possible shock hazard the cord must be plugged into a mating grounding type wall receptacle grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances If a mating wall receptacle is not available it is the res ponsibility of the customer to have a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician AWARNING 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 3 PRONG GROUN
9. oration PART NO 1181714 10 96 1996 Whirlpoo Corporation Registered Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
10. sal AWARNING Sickness Hazard Do not drink water collected in water pan Doing so can result in sickness There are three methods of disposing water 1 Empty pan manually When pan is full remove it empty it into a large sink or tub and replace it properly Be sure pan is replaced properly so the Water Level Control Switch will work to automatically shut off the unit 2 Place unit directly over drain Pan has a threaded hose connection which can be left open Cut out opening with a knife or inch 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 e Pan has a threaded hose connection which can be left open Cut out opening with a knife or inch 19 mm wood drill e Attach garden hose Be sure hose does not kink or bend It should lie flat from unit to drain e The recommended maximum hose length is 8 for easy draining of water 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 Cost of inspection is the owner s responsibility OR If you are familiar with electrical appliances and their functions following are instructions which
11. tion in these spaces Keep this book and your sales slip together in a handy place Thank you for purchasing an ESTATE product Please complete and mail the Owner s Registration Card furnished with this product Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service company name and telephone number It is your responsibility to make sure your dehumidifier e Has been properly installed on a floor that is reasonably level e Is the correct size for the area you want to dehumidify e Is connected to the proper kind of outlet with the correct electrical supply and grounding Refer to Electrical requirements on page 4 e Is used only for jobs expected of home dehumidifiers Install properly 1 There are two rollers under your dehu midifier to help you move it more easily To move Remove the water pan tilt unit forward and roll to another position 2 Allow at least 12 inches 30 5 cm of space around the unit for good air circulation 3 Keep all outside doors windows and other openings closed when dehumidifier is operating Humid outdoor air will add to the dehumidifier s operating load 4 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 e is not used by children or anyone not able to operate it properly e Is properly maintained e Is used in an area where the r
12. would allow you to do the inspection and maintenance yourself AWARNING y Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug before doing any maintenance Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Unplug the dehumidifier from power supply To remove outer cabinet N a Take off the plastic front grille Remove the two screws at bottom front of grille Drop grille down and pull it out b Remove the socket head screws on each side of the cabinet and the top flange screws See illustrations Also remove the rear grille Pull out at bottom and drop grille down c Lift cabinet from unit SOCKET HEAD SCREWS SIDES OF CABINET Coils should be inspected annually Brush coils clean if necessary with warm water and a mild detergent Rinse and dry thoroughly Be sure the power supply cord is discon nected from the electrical outlet The compressor is sealed and needs no oiling The fan motor is permanently lubricated and does not require further oiling Wash all plastic parts with a soft cloth warm water and a mild detergent Rinse and dry them with a soft cloth Replace cabinet and grille s Plug dehumidi fier into power supply SLL ene APIA ep eM tla DEN iene iin ryo Weer Wh cu unter C mip SOUT ms NULL EO ERA Ae Sumer Troubleshooting Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind
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