Whirlpool AD40USR Use and Care Guide - Page 7

DEHUMIDIFIER CARE Your new dehumidifier is designed to give you many years of dependable service. This section tells you how to clean and care for your dehumidifier properly. Call your local authorized dealer for an annual checkup. Remember... the cost of this service call is your responsibility. Cleaning 2. Dust front grille and side panels with a soft brush or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Water Bucket Every few weeks, rinse the inside of the water bucket with a mild detergent to prevent growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. Exterior NOTE: Have an authorized service technician clean and service the interior coils of your product annually. 1. Turn off dehumidifier. Repairing Paint Damage If cabinet paint chips, you can touch up the paint with a good grade of enamel paint to prevent rust. TROUBLESHOOTING You can solve many common dehumidifier problems easily, saving you the cost of a service call. Try the suggestions below to see whether you can solve your problem without outside help. Dehumidifier will not run s Is the dehumidifier turned on? Turn on dehumidifier. s All other models have an automatic deicer that will shut off the compressor and allow the fan to run. This reduces the ice buildup on the coils. The compressor will cycle back on when the deicer senses the correct operating temperature. s Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. See "Electrical Requirements." s Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. See "Electrical Requirements." s Is bucket installed properly? Reinstall bucket. s Does bucket need to be emptied? Empty bucket. Ice forms on coils Dehumidifier runs but does not dehumidify s Do you have control type 2 or 3? Units with these control types have a deicer that will shut off the compressor and allow the fan to run. When the deicer senses the correct operating temperature, the compressor will cycle back on. s Do you have control type 3? You have selected AUTO DRY™ control. The dehumidifier has sensed the humidity level has reached the humidity setting and turned off. It will restart when the humidity level increases. s 25-pint dehumidifiers do not have an automatic deicer (see model and serial number label for capacity). If ice forms on coils, unplug dehumidifier until ice melts and room temperature rises. Air coming from dehumidifier is warm s Dehumidifier will put out warm air under normal operating conditions. 7