Kenmore 253.25031 User manual

P/N 2020266A0280
Kenmore®
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoçman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
English / Français
Use&CareGuide
Manuel d’utilisation et d’entretien
Models/Modèles: 253.25031, 253.25032, 253.25033
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Kenmore Dehumidifier Limited Warranty
General: All models of Kenmore dehumidifiers are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for
a specific time period as set-out below (the “Warranty Period”). Warranties extend to the original purchaser of a
Kenmore dehumidifier only and are non-transferable. Purchases made through an online auction or through any
website other than www.sears.ca are excluded. The relevant Warranty Period commences on the original date of
purchase. Within this period, Sears Canada, Inc. will, at its sole option, repair or replace any products or components
which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor,
provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.
Any product missing the model and/or serial number identification label will be disqualified from coverage under this
warranty.
Repairs: Repairs conducted within the Warranty Period will be warranted until the end of the original Warranty Period.
Disclaimers: THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN (OTHER THAN AS STATED HEREIN), AND WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR
STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES
YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM ONE JURISDICTION TO ANOTHER.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty ................................................................ 2-3 Removing Collected Water ................................... 7-8
Care and Cleaning ................................................. 9
Power Cord Storage ............................................... 9
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................... 10
Location ................................................................... 4
How It Works .......................................................... 4
Dehumidifer Feature ............................................. 5-7
Important Safety Instructions ............................... 4
Exclusions: This warranty does not cover failures due to normal wear, abuse, misuse, neglect, improper maintenance or
failure to follow maintenance guidelines and/or instructions, failure to operate the product in accordance with the
owner’s manual or any additional instructions or information provided at the time of purchase or in subsequent
communications with the original purchaser, accident or unauthorized alterations or repairs made or attempted by
others. Also excluded from warranty coverage are the following:
1. “Wear Items”, which are parts that will need replacement under normal usage.
2. Service-related telephone calls or technician visits relating to a user’s requirements for instructions involving the
correct product installation, operation or regular maintenance to the product i.e. cleaning filters and the like
3. Maintenance, adjustments, and cleaning inquiries or service calls
4. Damage or failure when installation, operation and maintenance instructions provided are not followed
5. Damage or failure resulting from accident, abuse, misuse, negligence or use for other than an intended purpose
6. Damage or failure caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended
in any instructions, service bulletins or otherwise by Sears
7. Damage or failure resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SEARS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE
PRODUCT. THE EXCLUSIONS IN THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOT APPLY IN JURISDICATIONS WHERE APPLICABLE LAW
DOES NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS,
THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOT APPLY, BUT THE REMAINING PROVISIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT SHALL REMAIN VALID.
Sears retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the product or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole
discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
Customer Responsibilities: In additional to complying with all suggested maintenance guidelines and instructions,
customers’ obligations shall include but shall not be limited to: operating the product in accordance with the owner’s
manual or any additional instructions or information provided at the time of purchase or in subsequent communications
to the purchaser from time to time, exhibit reasonable care in the use, operation, maintenance, general upkeep and
storage of the product. Failure to comply with these requirements will void any applicable warranty.
Procedures: Warranty service is available by calling 1-800-469-4663.
List of Applicable Warranty Periods: The following list contains the applicable Warranty Period for your Kenmore
dehumidifier:
1. For one year from date of purchase, the cost of parts and labour for this product will be covered, free of charge
if defective in material or workmanship.
2. For five years from date of purchase, the parts of the sealed system consisting of the compressor, evaporator,
condenser and factory connected refrigerant tubing will be covered, free of charge if defective in material or
workmanship.
3. If this appliance is ever used for other than private family/residential purposes, this warranty only applies for 30
days from the date of purchase.
Service Type: Kenmore dehumidifiers are serviced on a “carry-in” basis, whereby customer brings the unit to a Sears
Retail or Product Repair Centre location.
Proof of Purchase/Documentation: Warranty coverage is conditioned upon the original purchaser furnishing Sears
Canada or its authorized third party service provider if applicable, with the original sales receipt or other adequate
written proof of the original purchase date and identification of the product. In the event that the original purchaser is
unable to provide a copy of the original sales receipt, Sears Canada Inc. reserves the right to determine in its sole
discretion what other written proof of the original purchase date and identification of the product is acceptable.
Read and Save These Instructions
This Use & Care Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the
dehumidifier only as instructed in this guide. These instructions are not meant to
cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and
caution must be practiced when installing, operating, and maintaining any appliance.
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
Record in the space provided below the model and serial numbers. The serial plate is
located on the outside of the cabinet, or behind filter at the bottom of unit. Reading
the numbers may be easier by using a flashlight or by removing the cabinet front as
instructed under “ Care and Cleaning. ”
Model Number :
___________________________________________________________
Serial Number : ____________________________________________________________
Purchase Date : ____________________________________________________________
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Safety
Instructions
The coils condense or draw moisture from the air, and air flows through the side
louvers into the room as dry, warm air. Moisture removed from air is collected
in a bucket on the front of the dehumidifier.
4. The dehumidifier must be installed on a level floor that will support it with a
full bucket of water.
5. There should be a minimum of 30.5cm clearance around the dehumidifier.
2. Place dehumidifier in a location that does not restrict airflow through the
front of the unit or out of the louvers on the left side of cabinet.
3. A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have little or no effect in drying
an adjacent enclosed storage area, such as a closet, unless there is adequate
circulation of air in and out of the area. lt may be necessary to install a
second dehumidifier in the enclosed area for satisfactory drying.
1. Dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed area to be most effective.
Close all doors, windows, and other outside openings to the room. The
effectiveness of the dehumidifier depends on the rate at which new
moisture-laden air enters the room.
Location Selecting a Location
IMPORTANT:
How It Works When the unit is started, the fan begins to pull moisture-laden air across the
dehumidifying coils.
The unit is designed to operate between 5 °C (41 °F), and 35 °C (96 °F).
The "Compressor" circuit has an automatic 3 minute time delayed start if the
unit is turned off and on quickly. This prevents overheating of the compressor
and possible circuit breaker tripping.
Make sure the tank is fitted correctly otherwise unit will not turn on.
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Important Safety
Instructions
Power supply cord
with 3-prong grounding
plug
Grounding type wall
receptacle
Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove, or bypass
the grounding prong.
Avoid fire hazard or electric
shock. Do not use an extension cord or an
adaptor plug. Do not remove any prong from
the power cord.
WARNING
Read all instructions before using this dehumidifier.
WARNING For Your Safety
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for flammability
and other warnings.
Discard water from bucket. Water is not potable and cannot be used for
drinking.
This USE & CARE GUIDE
NOTE
provides specific operating instructions for your
model. Use the dehumidifier only as instructed in
this USE & CARE GUIDE. These instructions are
not meant to cover every possible condition and
situation that may occur. Common sense and
caution must be practiced when installing,
operating, and maintaining any appliance. WARNING Child Safety Precautions
Destroy the carton, plastic bags, and any packing materials immediately
after the dehumidifier is unpacked. Children should never use these items
for play.
Do not leave children unattended in an area where the appliance is
operating.
Do not allow them to sit or stand on the appliance.
Electrical Information
WARNING
Never unplug the dehumidifier by pulling on the power cord. Always grip
the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle.
For your safety and protection, this dehumidifier is equipped with a
three-prong grounding plug on the power cord. Do not, under any
circumstances, cut or remove the round ground prong from the plug.
Your dehumidifier must be plugged directly into a properly grounded and
polarized three-prong receptacle. lf the wall receptacle you intend to use
will not accept a three-prong plug, or if you are not sure the outlet is
adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker,
have a qualified electrician install the proper outlet according to the
National Electrical Code and applicable local codes and ordinances. Do
not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
Do not pinch, bend, or knot the power cord.

Operation
Dehumidifier Feature
Allow the unit to reach room temperature before operating.
To begin operating the dehumidifier, follow these steps:
NOTE: Unit must be upright for one hour prior to operating.
1. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 115 volt AC outlet.
NOTE: If the "BUCKET FULL" light is on, remove the bucket and reinstall it to reset the float switch.
2. To turn the unit on, press the ON/OFF button. The unit will run in the factory setting of CONTINUOUS and high
fan speed. In the Continuous Mode the unit will only display CO and not the room humidity. It is recommended
you leave the unit running in the CONTINUOUS setting for the first three or four days until the sweating and
dampness odors have stopped.
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3. After a few days, when the Relative Humidity has declined, press the HUMIDITY or buttons to choose a
value between 35% to 85%, so the room is kept at a comfortable concentration. Pressing the or buttons
will change the humidity selection in 5% increments. After you have set the desired humidity, the readout will
display the actual room humidity. If at any time you want to return to the CONTINUOUS Mode, pressing the
HUMIDITY button will lower the Relative Humidity through the 5% increments until the display reads CO.

Dehumidifier Feature
(continued)
4. You can also use the FAN SPEED button to change the fan speed to HIGH or LOW. The indicator light will show
the setting you have selected. A higher fan speed will result in quicker moisture removal.
5. The FILTER RESET light will illuminate after 250 hours of operation. At this time, refer to the “Care and Cleaning
section to remove and clean the filter. Once the filter has been cleaned, simply press the FILTER button to
extinguish the light.
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6. The TIMER function enables you to either Delay Start or Delay Stop the unit in the choice from 0.5 hour to 24
hours. If the unit is running, then selecting Timer will turn the unit off after setting hours (Delay Stop). If the unit is
off, then selecting Timer will turn the unit on after setting hours (Delay Start).
TIMER setting: First press TIMER button, then to adjust timer setting, tap or hold the or button to change the
delay timer at 0.5 hour increments, up to 10 hours, then by 1 hour increments up to 24 hours. The control will
count down the time remaining (8,7.5,7, etc.) until the unit either starts or stops. For the Delay Start, the fan speed
and humidity maintained will be the same as previous setting. After TIMER setting finishes, pressing TIMER button
again at any time will cancel the TIMER function. The Delay Start/Stop Feature will work until the unit either
starts ro stops. Once that happens, the above steps will have to be repeated again.
NOTE: 1. Before entering TIMER setting, make sure power is being supplied to the unit.
2. Before entering TIMER setting, make sure first pressing HUMIDITY or button sets one desired room
humidity.

7. To shut the unit down, press the ON/OFF button.
Dehumidifier Feature
(continued)
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Fault Codes
If the display reads "AS" or "ES" , a sensor has failed. Contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for repair.
Removing Collected
Water
Removing Collected Water
1. Emptying the bucket:
a. When the bucket is full, the unit will shut down and the BUCKET FULL indicator light will illuminate.

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Removing Collected Water
(continued)
b. Do not move the unit at this time otherwise water may spill on the floor.
c. Press sides of bucket gently to unclip the bucket from the unit.
d. Remove the bucket as shown in the photographs below and empty the bucket.
e. Replace the empty bucket back into the unit and once seated correctly, the unit will start up again.
f. You should hear a click when the bucket is in the correct position
WARNING: Discard water from bucket. Water is not potable and cannot be used for drinking.
If the bucket full light does not extinguish, check whether the float is correctly snapped in place as indicated by
the diagram.
NOTE: The foam embedded under the float(shown in the
diagram aside) is a functional part, which can not
be removed. Foam
2. Continuous Drainage:
a. For continuous drainage operation, you will need a garden hose and a drain nearby to discharge the
water into.
b. Unscrew the drain cap on the back side of the unit. (fig.1)
c. Insert the female threaded end of the hose onto the drain connector of the unit. (fig.2)
d. Screw the garden hose onto the threaded portion of the drain connector. (fig.3)
e. Make sure the hose is secure so there are no leaks.
f. Direct the hose toward the drain, making sure that there are no kinks that will stop the water flowing.
g. Place the end of the hose into the drain. (fig.4)
h. Select the desired humidity setting and fan speed on the unit for continuous draining to start.
fig. 2 fig. 3 fig. 4fig. 1
NOTE: 1. Check the seal between the hose and the drain connector. If there is a small leak then replace the hose
gasket and re-tighten the hose.
2. It is recommended that a Dehumidifier Drain Hose - 1/2" (12.7 mm) or larger be used. Make sure
there are no kinks or elevations in the hose.
3. If the mode of continuous drainage is not chosen, the drain cap must be screwed securely to
prevent leakage.

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Care and Cleaning
Care and Cleaning
1. Filter
a. Remove the filter every two weeks based on normal operating
conditions.
b. To remove the filter, remove Bucket then pull filter downwards.
c. Wash the filter with clean water then dry.
d. Re-install the filter, then replace Bucket.
2. Cabinet
a. Dust cabinet with an oil-free cloth, or using a damp cloth.
b. Vacuum grill using brush attachment.
3. Water Bucket
a. Clean bucket with warm water and detergent.
Power Cord Storage
When unit is not in use, unplug and use the cord wrap shown for your model type.
25 or 30 Pint Dehumidifier: 50 or 70 Pint Dehumidifier:

Dehumidifier Troubleshooting Guide
Remove bucket, empty water and reinstall it correctly.
DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT OPERATE.
Check if … Then …
Wall plug disconnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit breaker.
The dryness level you selected has been reached. Dehumidifier automatically shuts off when selected amount of moisture has been
removed from the air. If you want to remove more moisture, select
'CONTINUOUS' by using the humidity button or knob. After the dehumidifier
starts, reset the control to the desired setting.
Bucket not installed properly.
Empty bucket and return bucket to position.
Reinstall the bucket properly. See “Removing Collected Water“ for reference.
Water in the bucket has reached its preset level.
Dehumidifier is not turned on. Turn unit on.
“BUCKET FULL“ light is on.
DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH.
Check if
…
Then …
Windows or doors near dehumidifier are open to outdoors. Close all windows or doors to outside.
Area to be dehumidified is too large. Check with your dealer to see if capacity is adequate.
Air movement through dehumidifier is blocked. Dehumidifier must be placed in a space that does not restrict air flowing into the
coil and out of the top grill.
Grill may be dirty.
Use the humidity button or knob to set a RH% higher level.
Use brush attachment of vacuum cleaner to clean grill. See “Care and Cleaning“
for reference.
Dehumidifier is in the CONT mode and will remain in this mode .
Dehumidifier runs too much. Refer to some of the causes under DEHUMlDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH.
DEHUMIDIFIER IS OPERATING BUT ROOM IS NOT DRY ENOUGH.
Check if
…
Then …
Humidity setting is too high. Press the HUMIDITY button or rotate knob to a lower setting to choose
CONTINUOUS for maximum dryness.
Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently. The higher the moisture in the room air is, the longer it will take to dry the room air.
Dehumidifier does not have sufficient clearance to operate, or
air flow to front grill is blocked.
Unit will not operate satisfactorily if the room temperature is below 5 °C(41 °F).
See “How It Works“ for reference.
See “Selecting a Location“ to select a proper location.
Room temperature is too low.
FROST APPEARS ON COILS ABOVE BUCKET OR DRIP TRAY.
Check if
…
Then …
Dehumidifier has been turned on recently. This is normal due to refrigerant rushing through the coil. Frost will usually
disappear within 60 minutes.
Room Temperature is too low. All models will operate satisfactorily at temperatures higher than 5 °C (41 °F).
Then
…
FAN NOISE.
Check if
…
Air is moving through the dehumidifier. This is a normal sound.
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Troubleshooting