To remove the compressor capacitor | Whirlpool AD50USS, AD50DSS

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

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Whirlpool AD50USS, AD50DSS Removing the Compressor Capacitor and the Bucket Switch, To remove the compressor capacitor

Contents

Dehumidifiers Models AD25BSS, AD35DSS, AD50DSS Forward Goals and Objectives Table of Contents Page You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t Dehumidifier SafetyGeneral Immediately follow instructions Serial Number Model & Serial Number DesignationsModel Number AD = Dehumidiﬁer, Whirlpool RD = Dehumidiﬁer, Roper Model & Serial Number Wiring Diagram Label Locations Page Theory of Operation What is HUMIDITY?Product Operation Removing Unwanted Humidity Operating Characteristics Typical OperationPage Starting/Stopping the Dehumidiﬁer Control Type Empty/Adjust Bucket LightDehumidifier USE Fan Speed Control Type 2 Models Only Fan Speed Control Type 3 Models Only Dryness ControlStarting/Stopping the Dehumidiﬁer Draining the Dehumidifier Desired Humidity Control Type 3 Models Only Normal Sounds Option 2-Connect Drain Hose Dehumidifier Care Cleaning the AIR Filter on Some ModelsCleaning the Dehumidifier Component Access Component Locations Removing 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 light To 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 capacitor To remove the bucket switch Electronic Model Mechanical ModelsPage Component Testing Mechanical Humidistat FAN Capacitor Bucket Switch FAN Motor Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Diagnostics Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagram Wiring 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