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Models, Modelos: 407.52301

i<enmoDehum°difierDeshumidificador

Sears Brands Management CorporatlonHoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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Package Contents ........................................ 2Warranty ....................................................... 2Safety Instructions ........................................ 3Electrical Requirements ............................... 4Installation ................................................. 5-7Key Features ................................................ 7Control Panel ............................................... 8

Water Disposing Options ..................... _........9Care and Maintenance ............................... 10Troubleshooting ..................................... 11,12Product Specification ................................... t3Master Protection Agreement ...................... 14Spanish Section ................................ e......15Sears Service .............................. Back Cover

• Kenmore Dehumidifier * 4 Casters • Use and Care Guide

Kenmore Limited WarrantyWhen installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions,if this appliancefails due to a defect in material and workmanship withinone year from the date of purchase,call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.

If this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies foronly 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship, Warranty coveragedoes NOT include:

1, Expendable itemsthat can wear out from normal use, includingbut not limited to filters,belts, light bulbs, and bags.2. A service technician to instructthe user in correct product installation, operation ormaintenance.3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.4, Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained accord-ing to the all instructions supplied with the product.5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use forother than its intended purpose.6, Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemi-cals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modificationsmade to this product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remediesCustomer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair asprovided herein. Imptied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for aparticular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears sha]lnot be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allowthe exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the durationof implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may notapply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which varyfrom state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IMPORTANTCAUTIONSFORUSINGYOURDEHUMIDIFIER.

Toreducetheriskoffire,electrical shock, injury, or damage to thedehumidifiers, these safet'j precautions must be followed:

Safety• Do not place the power cord near a heater.• Do not use an electrical outlet near flam-mable or combustible materials such asgasoline, propane, paint thinners, etc.

• Do not disassemble or modify dehumidifierparts or components. It may cause electdcshock and failure.

• Plug in the power cordproperly.• Do not turn the unit on and off by insertingor pulling out the power plug.

• Do not damage the power cord or use anunspecified power cord.

• Do not modify power cord length.• Do not share the outlet with another appli-ance.

• Always plug into a grounded outlet. Notgrounding unit may cause electrical shock.

oUnplug the unit if it emits strange sounds,odors, or smoke.- Do not use an electrical cutlet if it is loose

or damaged.• Do not operate or plug in unit with wethands or in a wet environment.

• Ventilate area before operating dehumidi-tier. Check for the presence d natural gasor the buildup d other combustible vapors.• Do not clean the dehumidifier with water.Water may enter the unit and degrade theinsulation resulting in an electrical shock.• If water enters the product, turn offthe de-humidifier's power switch, then unplug theunit. Do not plug in unit until it has beeninspected by an authorized repair service., Because the fan rotates at high speed dur-ing operation, always unplug dehumidifierbefore attempting any recommended main-tenance or cleaning,

• Do not block the inlet or outlet. It maycause unit to fail or to operate inefficiently.

• Do not remove plug from outlet by pullingon the cord.

• When not in use, turning the unit off willsave energy. Unplug the dehumidifierwhen not using for long periods of time.

• When removing the filter, be aware thatsome metal parts may have sharp edgesand may cause injury.

• Do not use the water collectedin thebucket for drinking purposes. It is notsanitary and could cause illness.

• Do not allow children to play with thisproduct.

Tips. Make sure the dehumidifier is the correctsize for the area you want to dehumidify.It is not designed to dehumidify the entirehouse.

• For proper operation, the dehumidifiershould only be placed on a level floor.

• Close all doors, windows and otheropenings to the room. The dehumidifiermust operate inan enclosed area to beeffective.

• To clean, use a soft cloth; do not usewax, thinners, or strong detergents asthey may change the color of the unit orcause surface damage.

• Be sure to replace the bucket properlyafter emptying to prevent water from col-lecting on the floor causing damage tosome types of flooring.

° Do not put a pet or house plant where itwill be exposed to direct air flow. Thiscould injure the pet or plant.

• Operation without filter will cause unitfailure. Insert the filter securely. Clean itevery two weeks. (See Care and Mainte-nance section in thismanual.)

OBSERVE ALL LOCAL CODES ANDORDINANCES.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORDGROUND PRONG.

ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ONTHIS APPLIANCE

A 11S-VOLT 60Hz, AC ONLY, 15A FUSEDAND PROPERLY GROUNDED ELECTRI-CAL SUPLLY IS REQUIRED.

A time delay fuse or time delay circuitbreaker is recommended. Use a dedi-cated circuit serving only this appliance.

3-prong grounded plug

Power supply cord Grounded 3-prongelectrical outlet

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

For your personal safety, this appliancemust be grounded. This appliance has apower supply cord with a 3-prong'grounded plug. To minimize possibleshock hazard the cord must be pluggedinto a matching grounded electrical out-let that complies with the latest editionof the National Electrical Codes and alllocal codes and ordinances.

If a grounded 3-prong electrical outlet isnot available, it is the personalresponsi-bility and obligation of the customer tohave one installed by a qualified electri-cian.

_" WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

* Plug intoa grounded3-prong outlet,• Do not remove the ground pin from

the plug• Do not use an adapter• Do not use an extension cord.e Failureto follow these instructions

can result in death, fire or electricalshock.

1.Removethebucketfromthedehumidifier(Fig.1)

2,Gentlypullatthebackand front ofthe bucket to dislodge the bucketcover from the notches. (Fig. 2)

Fig. 1

3. Locate and remove the accessorybag containing the 4 casters (Fig. 3)

Pull Bucket Notch

Fig. 2

__sory Bag

Fig, 3

4. Replace the bucket cover. Make sure the cover is locked into the notcheson the bucket and push down (Fig. 4 & 5).

Press Down Press Down

Notch .................. ,,_. Notch_ ..$'=

Fig. 4 Fig. 5

4. Reinsert the bucket intothe dehumidifier (Fig, 6).

Bucket

Fig, 6

1. Ti!t the dehumidifier no more than 45° and forcibly insert _he casters. Makesure the ring around the caster is flush against the bottom of the dehumidifier(Fig. 1)

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Fig. 1

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• Install the dehumidifier on a tevet floorstrong enough to support the unit witha full bucket of water.

• For best performance, allow at least12-18 inches of air space on all sidesof the unit for good air circufation.

• Keep alf outside doors, windows andother openings closed when operat-ing the dehumidifier. Humid outdoorair will add to the unit's workload.

• Leave the dehumidifier in an uprightposition for 30 minutesbefore turningOn,

DEFROST OPERATION

The dehumidifier has a built-in defrost

control that senses frost buildup on theevaporator coils.

During defrosting, the compressor willautomatically turn off; the fan will con-tinue running to defrost the coils.

CHOOSING THE PROPER LOCATION

Use the dehumidifier:

• in the basement to help preventmoisture damage.

• in theikitchen, laundry room, bath-room,; and spalexercise areas thathave _xcessive moisture.

• to prevent moisture damage any-where books or valuables are stored.

• during construction or remodeling toreduce dPx'ingtime for drywalt andpaint however check and clean filteroften.

AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF

• When the bucket is full, or when thebucket is not in the proper position,theBucket Full indicator will lightup andyou willhear a ten secondaudiblealarm. The unit willautomatically shutoff.

• The bucket must be placed in theproper positionfor the dehumidifier towork.The Bucket Full lightwillstay onand the dehumidifierwill notrun if thebucket is not in the proper position.

• The dehumidifier will shut offonce thedesired humidity settingis reachedplus or minus 5% Relative Humidity(RH).

,_ WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electdc shockor injury to persons, read the importantSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS found on page 3 before operating this appliance. r

Washable FilterEnclosure

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Power Cord

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(4) (5) (2)

POWER ONtOFF (1)Once the unit is plugged in, the POWER INDI-CATOR (t0) will light up. Pressing the Powerbutton once will turn the unit ON and illuminatethe digital display (9). The display will show thehumidity level of the room in 5% incrementsdown to 25%. Pressing the Power button againwill turn the display OFF and the unit will ceaseoperating.

HUMIDITY LEVEL (2/3)The humidity level can be set in 5% incrementsin a range from 35% to 80%. The humiditysetting is shown in the digital display. When thehumidity level of the room reaches the setlevel, the unit will stop dehumidifying.To set the unit to continuous operation, pressthe down arrow button until the display shows35%. Press again and the display will show

CO. The Continuous indicator (13) will light upon the control panel. To leave continuous op-eration, press the up arrow button.To check the current humidity setting, press theup or down arrow button. The display will showand set 5% above or below the current setting.

FAN SPEED (5)Press FanSpeed to togglebetweenLow,Med,and High fanspeeds. Speed wiiJbeshowninFAN SPEED INDICATOR (8)

BUCKET FULL INDICATOR (11)When the collection bucket is full, the BUCKETFULL indicator (11) will light up and you willhear an audible alarm. The audible alarm willlast up to ten seconds The dehumidifier will notrun until the bucket is removed, emptied andreplaced.

(3) (1) (6)

DELAY START (4)Unit can be programmed to turnon at a desireddelay time bypressing theTimer (4) key.When the unit is poweredOFF, pressthetimerkeyoncefor 2-hourdelay start.The 2 Hrs (7)timer indicatorwill lightupwhen the timerkeyispressed.Pressthe timerkey once morefor a4-hourdelay start.The 4 Hrs (7) timer indicatorwillnow lightup. Pressthetimerkey a thirdtimeto clear thetimersetting.No timer indica-tors willlightupwhen thetimersettingiscleared.

AUTO SHUT-OFF (4)Unit can be programmed to turn off at a desiredtime by pressing the Timer (4) key. When theunit is powered ON, press the timer key oncefor 2-hour automatic shut-off. The 2 Hrs (7)timer indicator will light up when the timer keyis pressed. Press the timer key once more for a4-hour automatic shut-off. The 4 Hrs (7) timerindicator will now light up. Press the timer key athird time to clear the timer setting. No timerindicators will light up when the timer setting iscleared.

FILTER RESET (12)The FILTER RESET indicator (12) will light upwhen the filter needs cleaning, Remove thefilter and clean accordingly. Replace the filterwhen finished and press and hold the FILTER(6) key up to 5 seconds to reset the filter indi-cator.

OPTION 1: EMPTYING MANUALLY1. Pull outthe bucket,g[asping the side

handles, (Fig, 1)

2. Carry the bucket by grasping the frontcorneP of the bucket with one hand

and the back of the bpcket with the

other hand(Fig. 2) ,

3. Empty the bucket and repIace the

bucket in the dehumidifier, (Fig. 3)

NOTE: Dehumidifier will not work whenthe BUCKET FULL indicator light is on:or without the bucket properly placed inposition.

OPTION 2: GRAVITY DRAIN HOSE(Hose Not Provided)1. Remove the BUCKET from the unit.

(Fig. 4)

2, Open the drain connector door (Fig. 5)

3. Thread a garden hose (sold separately)onto the DRAIN CONNECTOR NOZZLE

located inside the drain connector door,

(Fig, 5)4, Place the bucket in the dehumidifier for

operation. (Fig, 6)

(Fig. 2)

(Fig. 5)

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(Fig. 3)

CLEANING THE AIR FILTERAfter 250 hours of operation the FILTERRESET indicator will lightup to remindyou to clean and change the air filter.

It is recommended to periodically checkthe filter for excess dirt even if theFILTER RESET indicator is off.

1. To remove the air filter, press the twofilter tabs and pull the filter holderaway from the back 0fthe unit.

2. Remove the filter and clean withwarm, soapy water. Rinse and allowthe filter to dry before placing back inthe unit.

3. Place the filter back into dehumidifier.Plug unit back into outlet, power theunit on and press and hold the FIL-TER key up to 5 seconds on the con-trol panel to reset the filter setting.

NOTE: DO NOT place the filter in adishwasher

CAUTION: DO NOT operate the dehu-midifier without a filter. Doing so maycause a unit failure.

_,_ :WARNING

• Disconnect power supply cord fromreceptacle before performinganymaintenance.

CLEANING THE EXTERIORClean the cabinet usinga damp clothand a mild detergent. Do not use bleachor abrasives.

CONTROL PANELWipe down the control panel with a drycloth.

CLEANING THE BUCKETEvery few weeks, clean the dehumidifierbucket. Partially fill the bucketwithclean water and mild detergent. Swishthe mixture around in the bucket, emptyand rinse. Replace the bucket whenfinished

NOTE: Do not place the bucket in adishwasher.

FILTER TABS

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PrOblem"

Dehumidifier does notstart.

Possible Causes

Dehumidifier is notoperating asintended.

The dehumidifier is un-plugged.

The fuse is blown / cir-cuit breaker is tripped.

Dehumidifier hasreached the user sethumidity level or thebucket is full

Bucket is not in the)roper position.

Power Failure.

Not enough time al-lowed for unit to removemoisture.

Solutions

Make sure the dehumidifier's plug is pushedcompletelyinto the outlet.

Check the house fuse / circuit breaker box andreplace fuse or reset breaker.

The dehumidifier automaticaI]y turns off wheneither condition occurs. Change to a lowersetting or empty the water bucket and replace)roperly.

The bucket must be in place and securelyseated for the dehumidifier to operate.

There is a protective time delay (up to 3 rain.)to prevent tdpping of the compressor overload.For this reason, the unit may not start normaldehumidification for 3 rain. after it is poweredback on.

When first instal[ed, allow at least 24 hours toachieve the desired humidity level.

Filter Indicator is lit. Filter needs to be Once filter has been cleaned, press the FIL-cleaned every 250 hours TER button for 3 seconds to turnthe filterof use. indicator off.

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Airflow is restricted. Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, orfurniture b]ocking the side or back of the de-humidifier.

Dirty filter. See the Cleaning The Air Filter section

The user set Humidity To reduce moisture, press the down arrowLevel may not be set low button to lower the percent humiditydesired inenough, the room, or set the dehumidifier to CO for

continuousoperation.

Doors and windows may Check that all doors, windows, and othernot be closed tightly, openings are securely closed.

Water is not draining Make sure the drain is placed below the drainthrough drain hose connector nozzle to al[ow gravity to drain the

water (Refer to Gravity Drain Hose section inthis manual).

Room temperature is too Moisture removal is best at higher room tern-low. _eratures. Lower room temperatures will re-

duce the moisture removal rate. This model isdesigned to operate at temperatures above41 °F.

Dehumidifier runstoo much

Frost appears onthe coils

The controls cannotbe set or changed

The area to be dehumidi-fied is too large.

Doors and windows areopen.

The dehumidifier hasrecently been turned onor the room temperatureis below 41°F.

The compressor turns offand the fan continues torun for approximately 3minutes at a fixed setting.

The capacity of your dehumidifier maynot be adequate for the room size.

Close all doors and windows to theoutside.

This is normaL:Frost will usually disap-pear within 60 minuteS.

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This is normal. Wait approximately 3minutes until this automatic processfinishes, then the fan control can be setto the desired level.

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Fan Noise Air is moving through the This is normal.unit,

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Water on the floor Hose connection may be Check the hose connection. See theloose. Drainage Section.

Hose is attached but not Check hose for obstruction.draining into a drain.

Error Code Error Type Corrective Action

FI 1.2.

F2

Ambient

_TemperatureSensorMalfunction

EvaporativeCoilTemperatureSensorMalfunction

Possible Cause

i. Sudden Changein the surround-ing temperature.

2. Faulty Sensor

3.

4.

Unplug the dehumidifier.Check the surrounding areafor possible reasons for sud-den temperature changes.Wait 30 minutes before plug-ging the dehumidifier back infor normal operation.If the "Error" is still indicated,please contact your nearestservice center. Call1-800-488-1222 for servicecenter locations.

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' ITEM # 52301

Moisture Removal per 24 hours 30 Pints per day (14.2 Liters per day),,,,,, i,, , ,,

Power Consumption (W_ 410 Watts

Bucket Capacity 8.5 Pints (4 Uters)

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Power Source 115 V 160 HZ, _....... ,, ,, ,,,,

Rated Current (Amps) 3.7A

Sound Pressure Level dB (I_/MtH) 45/47/49 dB(A)

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Weight 36.3 Ibs kg

13.5" x 10.3" x 19.3"Dimensions (W x D x H) (343x262x490 ram)

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Energy Star Yes

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