Whirlpool ADO15 Dehumidifier User Manual
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1. Water collects on Humidity is too low Do not operate unit when humidity is the floor low Room temperature is too cool Do not operate unit in temperatures below 65 F 18 3 C Damage to the unit could occur Unit is not level Level unit front to back and side to side Drain hose is kinked or drain is Unkink drain hose or remove clog clogged from drain Water pan is overflowing Remove and empty water pan Be sure to replace water pan properly and check to see that the unit is level 14 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide lt network of authorized ol WhirlpoolS service compa SERVICE nies 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 cal2. ee NI ee CCC eee tion number label on cabinet under water pan BEFORE USING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER Before Using Your Dehumidifier In This Section Installing it property s s sesoessoscoensoseussnnoeosnannas ses D Meeting the electrical requirements Page Proper installation and electrical grounding is important for obtaining the best possible results from your dehumidifier This section tells you how to install your unit and how to connect it to the proper electrical supply Installing it properly AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Because your dehumidifier weighs between 50 Ibs 22 5 kg and 75 Ibs 33 75 kg depending on the amount of water collected in the pan it is recommended that you use proper lifting techniques when lifting or moving your unit Failure to do so could result in personal injury 1 Allow at least 12 inches 30 5 cm of space on all sides of the unit for good air circulation 2 Install the unit on a floor table or shelf When installing the unit on a table or shelf be sure it is strong enough to support the unit with a full pan of water A table or shelf may be a better position from which to handle the water pan Do not sit or stand on this product The height of a table or shelf may help prevent icing of coils due to colder air near the floor such as can be found in a basement 3 Keep all outside doors windows and other openings closed when dehumidifier is operat ing H
3. have a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician i Hi Grounding prong Power supply cord Using Your Dehumidifier In This Section Page Choosing the proper location for Operating models ADO25 ADO30 ADO40 your dehumidifier and ADO50 Operating Model ADO15 seveseessenreorsosuneeceensase 8 Adjusting the water level control lever Disposing of collected water cccsscsessrere When operated properly your dehumidifier will prevent excessive moisture and keep you comfortable all year round This section tells you how to obtain the best possible results from your dehumidifier Choosing the proper location for your dehumidifier You can use your dehumidifier in any area of your home Below are a few suggestions for placement and uses e Use in a basement to help prevent moisture damage e Use in cooking laundry bathing and dishwashing areas which have excess moisture USING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER e Use to prevent moisture damage anywhere books or valuables are stored a tl a fag ded er Operating model ADO15 This model does not have an On Off Switch ora ACAUTION Humidistat To turn unit on Product Damage Hazard Plug power supply cord into electrical outlet Be Do not operate dehumidifier at temperatures sure to use the proper grounding method See below 65 F 18 3 C page 6 Failur
4. J lt gt Whitlp ol Use AndCare DEHUMIDIFIERS A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Before Using Your Dehumidifier Using Your Dehumidifier Caring For Your Dehumidifier 12 f You Need Assistance Or Service 14 Warranty 16 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments MODELS ADO15 ADO25 ADO30 ADO40 ADO50 A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance You have purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble free operation we have developed this Use and Care Guide tt is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Owner ship Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new informa tion on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol AWARNING CAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as This symbol will help you avoid actions which personal injury burns fire and electrical shock could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer A
5. an 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 Once hose connection is opened pan will continually drain through the hose Be sure to keep hose flat and in drain Caring For Your Dehumidifier Your dehumidifier is designed to serve you year round It needs practically no attention However AWARNING you should check your dehumidifier and inspect the coils annually Electrical Shock and You may call a service company to perform this Personal Injury Hazard annual checkup or you can do it yourself Cost of e Disconnect power supply cord from recep annual inspection is the owner s responsibility tacle before performing any maintenance OR e Be careful when cleaning the coils Fins are lf you are familiar with electrical appliances and sharp their functions listed below are instructions which Failure to follow the above precautions could would allow you to do the inspection and mainte result in electrical shock or personal injury nance yourself Performing annual maintenance 1 Disconnect dehumidifier from power supply 2 Remove the front grille e Remove the two screws at bottom front of grille e Drop grille down and pull it out 3 Remove the socket head screws on each side of the cabinet Socket head screws 4 Remove the top flange scr
6. d to desired setting NORMAL fill position Set Water Level Control Lever to the indentation on the left side The water pan and water will weigh approximately 16 Ibs 7 2 kg and water pan willbe full MAXIMUM fill position Set Water Level Contro Lever to the raised area on the right side The water pan and water will weigh approximately 24 Ibs 10 8 kg and water pan will be full 10 Water level control lever Water level control switch Normal fill Screw Maximum position fill position USING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER Disposing of collected water AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do not use the water that collects in the water pan for drinking purposes It is not sanitary Failure to follow the above precaution could result in personal injury or illness There are three methods of disposing of water 1 Empty pan manually When pan is full remove it empty it into a large sink or tub and replace it properly NOTE Water pan must be positioned properly for the Water Level Control Switch to operate properly and turn unit off when pan is full 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 P
7. e to follow the above precaution could To turn unit off result in the coils icing over and the unit not Unplug power supply cord from the electrical operating properly outlet NOTE This model does not have a Water Level Control Switch To prevent water overflow check the water pan often and empty it when it is to full or use another water disposal method See Disposing of collected water on page 11 USING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER Operating models ADO25 ADO30 ADO40 and ADOS50 Control panel These units have a control panel containing two controls the PAN FULL Light and the Humidistat PAN FULL Light This light glows when the water pan is full and needs to be emptied Humidistat This controls the amount of moisture in the room When the humidity in the room rises above the setting the unit automatically starts When the humidity drops below the setting the unit automatically stops The unit will run constantly when the control is set to DRYEST Unit operation 1 Turn the Humidistat to OFF Plug the power supply cord into an electrical outlet Be sure to use the proper grounding method See page 6 2 Turn the Humidistat toward DRYEST for normal operation The Humidistat can be set anywhere between OFF and DRYEST If you need more dehumidification turn the Humidistat toward DRYEST If you need less dehumidification turn the Humidistat toward OFF 3 Turn the Humidistat to OFF to stop the un
8. er clean dehumidifier parts with flam mable fluids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please e Install the dehumidifier properly on a floor table or shelf that is level and strong enough to support unit with a full pan of water Unit can weigh between 50 lbs 22 5 kg and 75 Ibs 33 75 kg depending on the amount of water collected in the pan e Make sure the dehumidifier is the correct size for the area you want to dehumidify e Connect the dehumidifier to the proper kind of outlet with the correct electrical supply and grounding See Meeting the electrical requirements on page 6 e Use the dehumidifier only for jobs as described in this manual e Make sure the dehumidifier is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it Properly e Maintain your dehumidifier properly e Use the dehumidifier in an area where the room temperature will not fall below 65 F 18 3 C DO NOT REMOVE TECH SHEET from inside cabinet Your service technician will need this information Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like not on ABOTS i eee on ADO S woedran EE Front view Front grille Rear view Handle Rear grille Condenser coil not shown Water pan Drain hose Model and zerial
9. ews Top flange screws 12 5 For models ADO25 ADO30 ADO40 and ADOS0 Remove the rear grille by pulling out at bottom and dropping grille down Lift cabinet off unit base Brush coils clean if necessary with warm water and a mild detergent Rinse and dry thoroughly Be sure the power supply cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet NOTE The compressor is sealed and needs no oiling The fan motor is prelubricated and does not require further oiling under normal operating conditions However if the dehumidifier is operated under severe environmental conditions dust dirt high temperatures the fan motor should be oiled annually Follow the instructions in step 8 Oil the fan motor through the tubes provided An easy to use capsule of especially recommended oil Part No 10943 is available from your nearest authorized Whirlpools service company or use SAE 20 non detergent oil Wash all plastic parts with a soft cloth warm water and a mild detergent Rinse and dry them with a soft cloth 10 Replace cabinet and grille s 11 Reconnect dehumidifier to power supply CARING FOR YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER UAC ALN S e RTE ta i MWA A9 AMA ME ahat AINALA A l Coils Fan motor oil tubes F Ss enueppnnesel 13 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call First we outli
10. it manually PAN FULL HUMIDISTAT O PAN FULL HUMIDISTAT O PAN FULL O USING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER De icer control ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard Do not operate dehumidifier at tempera tures below 55 F 12 8 C Failure to follow the above precaution could result in the coils icing over and the unit not operating properly Your Whirlpool dehumidifier is equipped with a feature to help you get the most comfort from your new appliance by permitting it to operate down to 55 F 12 8 C If your dehumidifier runs when room temperature and humidity conditions are low frost can form on its evaporator coil This interferes with proper operation The De icer Control senses frost build up on the evaporator coil and automatically shuts off the compressor The fan continues to run drawing air across the coil and melting the frost When the coil is defrosted the compressor is automatically restarted and dehumidifying is resumed Adjusting the water level control lever 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 The Water Level Control Switch will automatically turn off the dehumidifier at the fill level you selected when pan is properly placed Loosen the screw to move the Water Level Control Lever Retighten screw when adjuste
11. l our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under eAPPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD WASHING MACHINES amp MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR DAYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appilances or See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 4 If you need FSP replace ment 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 specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of inde pendent consumer experts that voices con sumer 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 Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 15 WHIRLPOOL u u Dehumidifie
12. lease contact your author ized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S PART NO 1162830 1992 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
13. ne possible problems their causes and their solutions However you may stili need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service you will need to provide a complete descrip tion of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information is needed to respond to your request properly 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Unit won t operate Power cord is not plugged into a Firmly plug power cord into electrical live circuit with proper voltage outlet Check circuit voltage at the fuse circuit breaker box Household fuse has blown or circuit Replace fuse with a time delay fuse of breaker has tripped Also check the correct capacity Reset circuit if a time delay fuse is being breaker used Unit blows Time delay fuse being used is Replace fuse with a time delay fuse of household fuses of the correct capacity the correct capacity or trips the circuit An extension cord is being Do not use an extension cord with this breaker used or any other appliance Coils ice cover Coils are iced over or clogged Clean lint from coils see Caring with lint For Your Dehumidifier on page 12
14. r Warranty DH003 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship ULL 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 4 Drier Strainer 2 Evaporator 5 Connecting Tubing 3 Condenser WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the dehumidifier 2 Instruct you how to use the dehumidifier 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring B Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home C Damage to the 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 Service under the full warranties must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam ages so this limitation or exclusion 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 also apply For details p
15. ssistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day lf you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 14 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete mode number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 4 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Mode Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions AWARN ING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or personal injury when using your dehumidifier follow these basic precautions e Read all instructions before using your FOR YOUR SAFETY dehumidifier DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR e Complete the installation and electrical OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND requirements as described in Before Using LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY Your Dehumidifier on pages 5 and 6 OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN e Never allow children to operate or play with CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION the dehumidifier e Nev
16. umid outdoor air will add to the dehumidifiers operating load 4 The 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 5 On most models two rollers let you move the dehumidifier easily Remove the water pan tilt the unit forward and roll it to another position If your model does not have rollers pick up the unit to move it to another position BEFORE USING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER Meeting the electrical requirements OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES Electrical ground is required on this appliance A 115 volt 60 Hz AC only 15 ampere fused electrical supply is recommended Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving 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 grounding 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 ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and all local codes and ordinances If a mating wall receptacle is not available it is the responsibility of the customer to
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