Comfortaire DH40J0 User manual

Dehumidifier
Use&CareGuide
Contents
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Installingdehumidifier.....................
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Part No, 1182182 Rev.A
7/98

Your safety and the safety of others
is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on
your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
epl_ This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards
that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be
preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or
"WARNING." These words mean:
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You wil__lbe killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not
followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING --To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury or
sickness when using your dehumidifier, follow these basic precautions:
•Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
• Do not remove ground prong.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Unplug dehumidifier before
servicing.
• Do not drink water collected in the
water bucket.
• Do not use an extension cord.
-- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS --
It is your responsibility to:
• Install the dehumidifier according to the Installation Instructions.
• Connect the dehumidifier only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct
electrical supply and ground. See "Electrical requirements:' page 3.

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.
A 115-volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.),
60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere fused
and property grounded electrical
supply is required.A time-delay fuse or
time-delay circuit breaker is
recommended. Use a separate circuit to
connect only the dehumidifier.
Groundinginstructions:
3-pr_ _nd-type
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For your personal safety, this
dehumidifier must be grounded.This
dehumidifier is equipped with a power
supply cord having a 3-prong ground
plug,
To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating
3-prong ground-type outlet, grounded
in accordance with local codes and
ordinances.If a mating outlet is not
avaitable, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the
customer to have the properly
grounded outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.

Goodaircirculationisneeded
forbestperformance--allow
atleast12-18inches(30.5-
45.7cm)ofairspaceonall
sidesofthedehumidifier.
Keep all outside doors,
windows and other
openings closed when
operating dehumidifier,
Humid outdoor air will
increase dehumidifier
workload.
Install dehumidifier on a level floor strong enough to support the
dehumidifier with a full bucket of water.
(18.3°C)
install your dehumidifier in an area
where the temperature will not fall
below 65°F(18.3°C).Lower temper-
atures will cause ice to form on coils.
(18.3°C)
If ice forms on coils, some dehumidifler._
will continue to run. Some
dehumidifiers have a de-icer feature
that will automatically shut the
compressor off when ice forms. (Fan
continues to run.) Unplug either type of
dehumidifier until ice melts and room
temperature rises.

EMP]Y/ADJUSTBUCKETlight:
If this light is on, the dehumidifier is
not running. This light indicates that
you need to check:
• If the bucket is full, empty bucket
and replace.
If the bucket is not in position,
remove bucket and replace. Make
sure the bucket fits all the way into
the dehumidifier and the light is off,
or dehumidifier will not run.
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DRYNESSCONTROL:
This controls the amount of moisture in
the room.Turn the control knob
clockwise for more drying.Turn the
control knob counterclockwise for less
drying.Turn control knob to "NORMAL"
to maintain average humidity
conditions.
NOTE: For the first few days of use, turn
the Dryness Control clockwise to
_DRYEST"to remove extra moisture
from the furnishings as well as the
room air.
FANSPEED:
Some models: this controls fan
operation. Usedesired setting.
HI6H - for faster moisture removal,
LOW- for slower moisture removal.

Sickness Hazard
Do not drink water collected in water bucket.
Doing so can result in sickness.
_$tyle 1
Bucketstyles:
e2
Bucketmethod:
1. Use both side handles to lift bucket.
Pull bucket forward and remove.
Go to Step 2.
1.Lift bucket from bottom. Pull bucket
forward and remove, Go to Step 2.
2. Carry bucket to a large sink or tub.
3. Pour water through opening into a
sink or tub.
4, Replace bucket completely and
check that EMPTY/ADJUST BUCKET
light is off,

Drainhoseconnectionmethod:
(todrainwaterfrombucketc0n_nu0usly)
1, if your dehumidifier does not have
a drain hose connector cover, go to
Step 2.
If your dehumidifier has a drain
hose connector cover, use a fiat-
blade screwdriver to remove cover
from drain connector.Turn cover
counterclockwise. Discard cover. It
cannot be reused. Go to Step 2,
1. Slide off the drain hose connector
cover. Go to Step 2.
_. .Do Not
"" damage
outside or
connection
will leak.
center of"drQin hose connector
2. Drill out only the center of the drain
hose connector. Use a minimum I/4"
drill bit.
3.Attach a garden hose to drain hose
connector.The garden hose should
not be longer than 8 feet (2.4 m). Run
other end of garden hose into afloor
drain.Check that the hose lies fiat
and in the drain.
Tousethebucketwithoutthegardenhose:
For bucket style 1:
Use a garden hose cap to seal the drain
hose connector.
For bucket style 2:
Use a garden hose cap to seal the drain
hose connector.
Replace drain hose connector cover.

All dehumidifiers have automatic
shutoff and a water level float. Some
dehumidifiers feature an adjustable
Water Level Float.The bucket must be
properly aligned for the Water Level
Float to work.
Formodelswithnon-adjustable
WaterLevelFloat:.
The Water Level Float wiU shut off the
dehumidifier automaticaUy.
Formodelswithadjustable
WaterLevelFloat:
You can set the adjustable Water Level
Float at the"high" or Ulow" position. Both
settings will turn off the dehumidifier
automatically.
"High" setting: Water Level Float is
preset to the "high" position--left side
of opening.The dehumidifier will shut
off automatically when bucket is 3/4
full.
"Low" setting: Slide Water Level Float to
"low" position--right side of opening
-- to make the bucket lighter to carry.
The dehumidifier will shut off
automatically when bucket is 112 full.

Generalcleaningand
maintenance
1. Dust the front grilleand sidepanels
with a soft brush or the dusting
attachment of your vacuum.
2. If cabinet paint chips,you can touch
up the paint with a good grade
enamel paint to prevent rust.
Waterbucketcleaning
Everyfew weeks,
rinse the inside of _"
the water bucket
with a mild _
detergent to i_,-_
prevent growth
of mold, mildew
and bacteria.
Cleaningtheinteriorc0il
Forbest efficiency, clean the coil at
least once a year with the brush
attachment of your vacuum. Be sure
the coil isdry for easiercleaning.
Tool needed:
Phillips screwdriver
Removing front of dehumidifier:
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug dehumidifier before
cleaning.
Replace all panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in
death or electrical shock.
1. Unplug dehumidifier or disconnect
power supply.
2. Remove water bucket. ehll_-bud
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3. Remove 3 screws from each side of
the front panel.
4. Remove the front panel by holding
the bottom sides and lifting up and
out. Do not remove top cover or
cabinet.
5. Clean coils with brush attachment of
your vacuum cleaner. Becareful --
coil fins are sharp,
NOTE:The refrigerantcoil isall that
needs to be cleaned on the inside of
the dehumidifier.
6. Replacethe front panel and water
bucket.
7. Plug in dehumidifier or reconnect
power supply.

If youneedserviceorcall_aquestion,havethisinformationready:
Model number
Serial number
Purchase date
Phone number
Store
Model and serial numbers are located on the wall behind the water bucket,
1.Beforecallingfor
assistance...
Performance problems often result
from little things you can find and fix
yourself without tools of any kind.
Dehumidifier will not run:
Is unit plugged into a live circuit with
proper voltage?
• Is unit turned on?
• Is water bucket installed properly?
• Does water bucket need emptying?
•Has a house fuse blown or circuit
breaker tripped?
Unit runs but does not dehumidify:
•Is unit in defrost cycle? (Provided on
some models.)
Normal operating sounds:
When your dehumidifier is operating
normally, you will hear sounds such as:
• Compressor sounds--the compressor
can be loud.This is normal.
-"Clicking" sounds--can be heard when
the unit or compressor turns off and
on, and when the Automatic Shutoff
Switch is working.
• Air movement from the fan.
Normal operating conditions:
.Unit will put out heat.
•Do not operate below 65°F(I 8.3°C).
2.Ifyouneedassistancein
theU.S.A....
Call your local dealer or the Whirlpool
Consumer Assistance Center toll-free
at 1-800-253-I 301. When requesting
assistance, please provide model
number, serial number, date of
purchase, and a complete description
of the problem.This information is
needed to better respond to your
request.
If you need further assistance, you can
write to:
Consumer Assistance Center
c/o Correspondence Dept.
2000 North M-63
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone
number in your correspondence.

3.Ifyouneedassistanceor
serviceinCanada...
Contact the dealer from whom you
_urchased your appliance, or call the
Consumer Assistance Centre toll free,
1:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m, (EST),
at 1-800-461-5681.
OR
Contact your nearest direct service
branch or authorized servicing outlet
to service your appliance. (See list
below.)
NOTE: When asking for help or
service:
Please provide a detailed description
of the problem, your appliance's
complete model and serial numbers,
and the purchase date.This
information will help us respond
properly to your request.
Direct service branches:
|RITISH
COLUMBIA 1-800-665-6788
ALBERTA 1-800-661-6291
ONTARIO
Ottawaarea 1-800-267-3456
(except807 areacode)
Outside the Ottawa area 1-800-807-6777
MANITOBA,
SASKATCHEWAN
and 807 area code In
ONTARIO 1-800-665-1683
QUEBEC Montreal
(except South Shore) 1-800-361-3032
South ShoreMontreal 1-800-361-0950
QuebecCity 1-800-361-1523
Sherbrooke 1-800-567-6966
ATLANTIC
PROVINCES 1-800-565-1S98
If you need further assistance, you can
write to:
Consumer Relations Department
Inglis Limited
1901 Minnesota Court
Mississauga, Ontario LSN 3A7
Pleaseinclude a daytime phone
number in your correspondence.

LENGTH OF WARRANTY WE WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Replacement parts and
From Date of Purchase repair labor to correct defects
in materials or workmanship.
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
WE WILL NOT PAY FOR
Replacement parts and
repair labor to correct defects
in materials or workmanship in
the sealed refrigeration system.
These parts are:
1. Compressor 4. Drier-Strainer
2. Evaporator 5. Connecting
3. Condenser Tubing
A. Service calls to:
1, Correct the installation of your dehumidifier.
2_ Instruct you how to use your dehumidifier.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.
B. Pickup and delivery. This dehumidifier is designed to be repaired in
the home.
C. Damage to the dehumidifier caused by accident, misuse, fire,
flood, acts of God or use of products not mentioned in this
manual.
D. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications
made to the dehumidifier.
E. In Canada, travel or transportation expenses for customers who
reside in remote areas.
Service under the full warranties must be provided by an authorized service
company.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.
Outside the United States and Canada, a different warranty may also apply. For
details, please contact your authorized dealer.
If you need service, first see the "If you need assistance or service" section of this
book. After checking "If you need assistance or service," additional help can be
found by calling the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number,
1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A. For service in Canada, see "if you
need assistance or service in Canada" for the service branch in your area.
Part No. 1182182 Rev. A 1/98
@1998 Whidpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.

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Su seguridad y la de los demds es muy
importante para nosotros.
Heroes incluidomuchos mensajes importantes de seguridad en este
manual yen su electrodom_stico. Lea y obedezca siempre todos los
mensajes de seguridad,
!_1 ste es el sfmbolo de advertencia de seguridad. Este s{mbolo le
Ilamard la atenci6n sobre peligros que le pueden causar lesiones o
la muerte a usted y otras personas, Todos los mensajes de
seguridad estdn precedidos per el s[mbolo de advertencia de seguridad y
la palabra "PELIGRO" e"ADVERTENClA'. Estas palabras significan:
Si no sigue las instrucciones usted morird o sufrird una lesi6n grave.
Si no sigue las instrucciones usted puede morir o sufrir una lesi6n
grave.
Todos los mensajes de seguridad identifican el peligro, le informan c6mo
reducir las posibilidades de sufrir una lesi6n y Io que puede suceder si no
sigue las instrucciones.
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD
ADVERTENCIA - Para reducir el riesgo de incendio, descarga
eldctrica, lesi6n o enfermedad al usar su deshumidificador, siga
estas precauciones b6sicas:
•Encht_felo en un contacto de
pared de conexi6n a tierra con
tres terminales.
• No quite la terminal para conexi6n
a tierra.
• No use adaptador.
•No use cable alargador.
• Desenchufe el deshumidificador
antes de darle mantenimiento o
servicio,
• No tome el agua acumulada en el
balde.
wGUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCClONES --
Es su responsabilidad:
•Instalar el deshumidificador de acuerdo con las instrucciones de instalaci6n.
•Enchufar el deshumidificador _nicamente en et tipo de contacto de pared
adecuado, con la alimentaci6n electrica y la conexi6n a tierra correctas. Vea
"Requisites el_ctfieos" en la pdgina 3.

Peligro de descarga eldctrica
Encht_felo en un contacto de
pared de conexi6n a tierra con
tres terminales.
No quite la terminal para
conexi6n a tierra.
No use adaptador.
No use cable alargador.
No seguir estas instrucciones
puede ocasionar la muerte, un
incendio o descarga el6ctrica.
Se requiere una alimentaci6n el_ctrica
de 11-5 volt. (103.5 rain, 126.5 m_ix), 60
HZ, s61o CA, o 20 amperes, con fusibles
y debidamente conectada a tierra. Se
recomienda emplear un a fusible de
retardo o interruptor de circuito
retardador. Use un circuito separado
s61opara el deshumidificador.
Instruccionesdeconexi n
atierra:
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Para su seguridad personal, este
deshumidificador debe estar conectado
a tierra. Este deshumidificador estA
equipado con un cable de alimentaci6n
con un enchufe tripolar con conexi6n a
tierra.
Para reducir al minimo el peligro de una
descarga el_ctrica, el cable debe
enchufarse en un contacto de pared
con tres terminales, del mismo tipo,
conectado a tierra de acuerdo con
todos los reglamentos y normas locales.
Si no se dispone de un contacto de
pared del mismo tipo, es
responsabilidad personal y obligaci6n
del cliente hacer que un electricista
calificado instale un contacto de pared
del mismo tipo, conectado a tierra
correctamente.

Paramejorrendimiento,se
necesitaunabuena
circulaci6ndeaire--dejepot
Iornenos12-18pulgadas
(30.5-45.7 cm) de espacio
para el aire alrededor del
deshumidificador.
Cuando est_ usando el
deshumidificador,
mantenga cerradas
todas laspuertas y
ventanas que dan al
exterior, y otras
aberturas. Elaire
h,',medo del exterior
aumentar_ la carga de
trabajo del
deshumidificador.
Instale el deshumidificador en un piso a nivel Io suficientemente fuerte como
para soportarel deshumidificador con el balde de agua lleno.
Instale el deshumidificador en un i_rea
donde la temperatura no descienda a
menos de 65°F (I&3°C). Las
temperaturas m_s bajas har_n que se
forme hielo en los serpentines.
(18.3°C)
Si se forma hielo en los serpentines,
algunos deshumidificadores
continuar6n funci6nando. Algunos
deshumidificadores tienen una funci6n
de deshielo que autom_ticamente
apaga el compresor cuando se forma
hielo. (El ventilador continOa
funcionando). Desenchufe ambos tipos
de deshumidificadores hasta que se
derrita el hielo y suba la temperatura
de la habitaci6n.

VACIF./AJUSTElaluzdelBALDE:
Siesta luz est_ encendida, significa que
el deshumidificador no est-_
funcionando, Esta luz indica que usted
debe revisar:
•Siel balde estlt Ileno debe vaciarlo y
volver]o a colocar.
• Siel balde no est_ bien colocado,
s_quelo y vuelva a colocarlo. Aseg_rese
de que el balde quede totalmente
insertado en el deshumidificador y que
la luz est_ apagada; de Iocontrario, el
deshumidificador no funcionar&.
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CONTROLDESEQUEDAD:
Esto controla la cantidad de humedad
en la habitaci6n. Gire la perilla de
control en el sentido de las manecillas
del reloj para que haya m_s sequedad.
Gire la perilla de control en el sentido
contrario al de las manecillas del reloj
para que haya menos sequedad. Ponga
la perilla de control en "NORMAL"para
mantener las condiciones de humedad
en un t_rmino medio.
NORA:durante los primeros dfas de
uso,gire el Control de Sequedad en el
sentido de ]asmanecillas del reloj hasta
"MAS SECO:para eliminar el excesode
humedad de los muebles y del aire de
la habitaci6n. /
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VELOCIDADDELVENTILADOR:
En algunos modelos: esto controla el
funcionamiento del ventilador.
Seleccione la posicion que desee.
ALTO- para eliminaci6n m_s r_pida de
la humedad.
BAJO- para eliminaci6n m,%lenta de la
humedad.

Peligro para la salud
No beba el agua acumulada en el balde de agua.
No seguir esta instrucci6n puede perjudicar su salud.
M_todoparasacaryvolveravaciarelbalde:
1. Levante el baide utilizando las dos
agarraderas laterales.Tire de1 balde
hacia usted, para sacaflo.Vaya al
Paso 2.
1. Levante el balde sujet_ndolo por la
base.Tire del balde hacia usted, para
sacarlo.Vaya al Paso 2.
2.Lleve al balde a un sumidero o tina
grande.
3. Vierta agua por el orificio en un
sumidero o tina.
4.Vueiva a colocar el balde compie-
tamente y verifique que la luz de
VAC[E/AJUSTE EL BALDE est_
apagada.

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mangueradedesagUe:
(parasacarag_ade]baldeco.'drmammte.)
!_ tapa del conector
]iF_ dela manguera de
._ _ _J-"\'_:" '"desagOe(noen
_todos losmodelos)
1. Si su deshumidificador no tiene una
tapa del conector de la manguera
de desagLie, vaya al Paso 2.
Si su deshumidificador tiene una
tapa del conector de la manguera
de desag0e, use un destornillador de
hoja plana para quitar la tapa del
conector de desag(_e. Gire la tapa en
el sentido contrario al de las
maneciilas de] reioj. Deseche la tapa.
No puede usarse de nuevo.Vaya al
Paso 2.
1. Deslice la tapa del conector de la
manguera de desagQe para sacarla.
Vaya al Paso 2.
.,No da_e el
•" exterior para
que la conexi6n
no tenga fugas.
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Centro del conector de la manguera
de desag_e
2. Perfore 6nicamente el centro del
conector de la manguera de desag0e.
Use una broca de 1/4" como mfnimo.
3. Coloque una manguera de patio en
el conector de la manguera de
desag6e. La manguera no debe tener
una Iongitud mayor de 8 pies (2.4 m).
Haga pasar el otto extremo de la
manguera de patio por un desag_ie
de piso.Verifique que la manguera
est_ plana yen el desagLie.
Parausarelbaldesinlamangueradepa_e:
Para balde estilo 1:
Use un casquete de manguera de patio
para seller el conector de la manguera
de desag6e.
Para balde estilo 2:
Use un casquete de manguera de patio
para sellar el conector de la manguera
de desagOe.
Vuelvaa colocarlatapa del conectorde
lamanguera de desagQe.

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Todos los deshumidificadorestienen
mecanismo de desconexi6n autom6tica
y flotador de nivel del agua.Algunos
deshumidificadores tienen un FIotador
de Nivel del Agua ajustable. El balde
tiene que estar debidamente alineado
para que funcione el Frotador de Nivel
del Agua.
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El Flotador de Nivel del Agua apagar_
autom_ticamente el deshumidificador.
ParamodelosconFlotadorde
NiveldelAguaajustable:
Usted puede poner el Flotador de Nivel
del Agua en las posiciones de"high _
(alto) o"low" (bajo). Ambas posiciones
apagar_n autom_tticamente el
deshumidificador.
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del Agua est_ preseIeccionado en la
posici6n de"high,"al lado izquierdo de
la abertura. El deshumidificador se
apagar_ autom_ticamente cuando el
balde est_ 3/4 lleno.
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Nivel del Agua a la posici6n de "low," al
lado derecho de la abertura, para que el
balde est_ m8s liviano. El
deshumidificador se apagar8
automSticamente cuando el balde est_
I/2 lleno.