Kenmore 54501 Owners Manual - Page 8

EMPTYING THE BUCKET MANUALLY 1. When the bucket is full, slide it out by grasping the handle and emptying it into a large sink or tub, and then replace it properly. See Figure 1. 2. Empty the bucket when the indicator light turns on. 3. Do not remove the bucket while the dehumidifier is operating. Moving the bucket can cause water to drop on the base pan or the floor. 4. Carry the bucket by supporting it from the bottom as well as by the handle. Carrying by only the handle may cause the handle or bucket cover to break. Figure 1 USING A GARDEN HOSE You have the option of attaching a garden hose to your dehumidifier to drain water later than using the water bucket. The empty water bucket must still be installed for the dehumidifier to operate. Attach hose prior to initial operation. First, remove the drain hole cover on the rear grille. Use needlenose pliers to pull the drain hole cover out. Figure 2. Next, connect a garden hose to the threaded end of the drain hose connection, being careful not to overtighten the hose. Slide out the bucket. Look into the dehumidifier drain hole on the rear grill. You will see the stem that the drain hose connector fits into. Push the connector firmly into the stem. Make sure that the garden hose is not bent or kinked. The hose should lie flat from the dehumidifier to the drain. When not in use, the drain hose connector can be stored in the water bucket. Lift the cover off the water bucket and place the connector into the V shape grooves directly below the bucket handle. An optional drain hose (#9181) is available for purchase through Sears Retail stores. DRAIN HOLE COVER (OPTIONAL) DRAIN HOSE CONNECTOR INSERT TAKE OUT (OPTIONAL) DRAIN HOSE CONNECTOR J Figure 2 -8-