Whirlpool AD40USR Use and Care Guide - Page 6
Water Level Float and Automatic Shutoff, Normal Sounds
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2. Pour water through opening into a sink or tub. 3. Replace bucket. NOTE: If the Empty or Adjust Bucket light comes on, the dehumidifier will not operate. Empty or adjust bucket. Drain Hose to Empty Water Water Level Float and Automatic Shutoff All dehumidifiers have automatic shutoff and a water level float. All dehumidifiers feature an adjustable water level float. NOTE: The bucket must be properly aligned for the water level float to work. A B A. Drain hose connector cover (on some models) B. Bucket NOTE: If your dehumidifier does not have a drain hose connector cover, go to Step 2. 1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn drain hose connector cover counterclockwise to remove. Discard cover. B You can set the adjustable water level float at the "high" or "low" position. Both settings will turn off the dehumidifier automatically. To adjust water level, push float left or right until it snaps into place. s High-The water level float is preset to the High position (left side of opening). The dehumidifier will shut off automatically when bucket is ³⁄₄ full. s Low-Slide water level float to the right side of opening to make the bucket lighter to carry. The dehumidifier will shut off automatically when bucket is ¹⁄₂ full. A A. Center of drain hose connector B. Do not damage outside, or connection will leak. 2. Drill out only the center of the drain hose connector. Use a minimum ¹⁄₄" drill bit. 3. Attach a garden hose to drain hose connector. NOTE: The garden hose should not be longer than 8 ft (2.4 m). 4. Place the other end of garden hose into a floor drain. Check to see that the hose lies flat and is in the drain. NOTE: To use the bucket without the garden hose, seal the drain hose connector with a garden hose cap. Normal Sounds When your dehumidifier is operating normally, you may hear sounds such as: s Compressor sounds, which may be loud. This is normal. s Clicking sounds when the dehumidifier or compressor turns off and on, and when the Automatic Shutoff Switch is working. s Air movement from the fan. 6
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