Whirlpool AD50USS, AD50DSS, AD70USS, AD35DSS, AD25BSS, AD35USS manual Forward, Goals and Objectives

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FORWARD

This Whirlpool Job Aid, “Dehumidifier” (Part No. 8178563), provides the technician with informa- tion on the operation and service of the Dehumidifier. For specific information on the model being serviced, refer to the “Use and Care Guide,” or “Wiring Diagram” provided with the dehumidifier.

The Wiring Diagrams used in this Job Aid are typical and should be used for training purposes only. Always use the Wiring Diagram supplied with the product when servicing the unit.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The goal of this Job Aid is to provide information that will enable the service technician to prop- erly diagnose malfunctions and repair the dehumidifier.

The objectives of this Job Aid are to:

•Understand and follow proper safety precautions.

•Successfully troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions.

•Successfully perform necessary repairs.

•Successfully return the dehumidifier to its proper operational status.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repairs made on our products by anyone other than Authorized Service Technicians.

Copyright © 2006, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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Contents Dehumidifiers Models AD25BSS, AD35DSS, AD50DSSForward Goals and ObjectivesTable of Contents Page You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t Dehumidifier SafetyGeneral Immediately follow instructionsSerial Number Model & Serial Number DesignationsModel Number AD = Dehumidiﬁer, Whirlpool RD = Dehumidiﬁer, RoperModel & Serial Number Wiring Diagram Label Locations Page Theory of Operation What is HUMIDITY?Product Operation Removing Unwanted HumidityOperating Characteristics Typical OperationPage Starting/Stopping the Dehumidiﬁer Control Type Empty/Adjust Bucket LightDehumidifier USE Fan Speed Control Type 2 Models OnlyFan Speed Control Type 3 Models Only Dryness ControlStarting/Stopping the Dehumidiﬁer Draining the Dehumidifier Desired Humidity Control Type 3 Models OnlyNormal Sounds Option 2-Connect Drain HoseDehumidifier Care Cleaning the AIR Filter on Some ModelsCleaning the Dehumidifier 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 To remove the fan motor Removing the FAN Capacitor and the FAN MotorTo remove the fan capacitor see the top right photo 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 For Technical Assistance While AT the CUSTOMER’S Home Call Product Specifications Warranty Information SourcesFor Technical Information and Service Pointers Corporation