Whirlpool AD50USS, AD50DSS, AD70USS manual Removing the Compressor Capacitor and the Bucket Switch

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REMOVING THE COMPRESSOR

CAPACITOR AND THE BUCKET SWITCH

Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

1.Unplug dehumidifier or disconnect power.

2.Remove the cabinet from the dehumidi- fier (see page 3-2 for the procedure).

Bucket

Switch

Compressor

Capacitor

3.To remove the compressor capacitor:

a)IMPORTANT: Discharge the capacitor by touching the leads of a 20,000 ohm resistor to the capacitor terminals.

b)Disconnect the three wires (electronic control models), or four wires (me- chanical models) from the capacitor terminals.

c)Remove the screw from the capacitor.

WH Wires

Screw

	Compressor
YL Wire	Capacitor
YL Wire

3-10

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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