Whirlpool AD50DSS, AD70USS manual Dehumidifier USE, Starting/Stopping the Dehumidiﬁer Control Type

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DEHUMIDIFIER USE

SETTING THE CONTROLS (CONTROL TYPES 1 & 2 ONLY)

Starting/Stopping the Dehumidiﬁer

NOTE: Before turning on the dehumidiﬁer, be sure that the bucket is empty and ﬁts all the way into the dehumidiﬁer.

Control Type 1

NOTE: Minimum operating temperature is 65ºF (18ºC).

AB

A. Light glows, indicating the bucket is full or is not in correct position. B. Adjusts amount of moisture removed from room.

Control Type 2

NOTE: Minimum operating temperature is 55ºF (13ºC).

AB

C

A. Light glows, indicating the bucket is full or is not in correct position. B. Adjusts amount of moisture removed from room.

C. Selects fan speed.

Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, ﬁre, or electrical shock.

1.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2.To turn on dehumidiﬁer, turn DRYNESS CONTROL clockwise.

IMPORTANT: If the Empty/Adjust Bucket light comes on, the dehumidiﬁer will not operate. Empty or adjust bucket.

3.To turn off dehumidiﬁer, turn DRYNESS CONTROL counterclockwise to OFF.

Empty/Adjust Bucket Light

If this light is on, the dehumidiﬁer is not running. This light indicates that you need to check:

•If the bucket is full, empty and reinstall bucket.

•If the bucket is not in position, remove the bucket and reinstall. Make sure the bucket ﬁts all the way into the dehumidiﬁer and the light is off, or dehumidiﬁer will not run.

Fan Speed (Control Type 2 Models Only)

The Fan Speed controls fan operation

•High—for faster moisture removal

•Low—for quieter moisture removal

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Contents Dehumidifiers Models AD25BSS, AD35DSS, AD50DSSForward Goals and ObjectivesTable of Contents Page Dehumidifier Safety GeneralYou can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t Immediately follow instructionsModel & Serial Number Designations Model NumberSerial Number AD = Dehumidiﬁer, Whirlpool RD = Dehumidiﬁer, RoperModel & Serial Number Wiring Diagram Label Locations Page What is HUMIDITY? Product OperationTheory of Operation Removing Unwanted HumidityOperating Characteristics Typical OperationPage Empty/Adjust Bucket Light Dehumidifier USEStarting/Stopping the Dehumidiﬁer Control Type Fan Speed Control Type 2 Models OnlyDryness Control Starting/Stopping the DehumidiﬁerFan Speed Control Type 3 Models Only Draining the Dehumidifier Desired Humidity Control Type 3 Models OnlyNormal Sounds Option 2-Connect Drain HoseCleaning the AIR Filter on Some Models Cleaning the DehumidifierDehumidifier Care Component Access Component LocationsRemoving the Cabinet Top Rear Screws Rear Half Front Half Bottom Rear Screw Remove the two hex-head screws from the electronic control Thermistor & Clip Ground Wire Screw To remove the mechanical humidistat To remove the lightTo remove the power supply cord Removing the FAN Capacitor and the FAN Motor To remove the fan capacitor see the top right photoTo remove the fan motor Top green ground wire on condenser Removing the Compressor Capacitor and the Bucket Switch To remove the compressor capacitorTo remove the bucket switch Electronic Model Mechanical ModelsPage Component Testing Mechanical Humidistat FAN CapacitorBucket Switch FAN MotorDiagnostics & Troubleshooting DiagnosticsTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionWiring Diagrams Wiring DiagramWiring Diagram Wiring Diagram Page Page Page Product Specifications Warranty Information Sources For Technical Information and Service PointersFor Technical Assistance While AT the CUSTOMER’S Home Call Corporation