Whirlpool AD25BBK0 User manual

Contents
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installing dehumidifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operating dehumidifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Removing and emptying water bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Water level float and automatic shutoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Caring for your dehumidifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
If you need assistance or service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Dehumidifier
Use & Care Guide
Part No. 1182965 Rev. A

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.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Unplug dehumidifier before
servicing.
• Do not drink water collected in the
water bucket.
— SAVETHESE 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety information
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Your safety and the safety of others
are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on
your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you
and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word
“DANGER” or ‘“WARNING.” These words mean:
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to
reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions
are not followed.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow
instructions.

Electrical requirements 3
WARNING Grounding instructions:
A 115-volt (103.5 min., 126.5 max.),
60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere fused
and properly 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.
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
available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the
customer to have the properly
grounded outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
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.
3-prong
ground plug
3-prong ground-type
outlet
ground
prong
power supply cord

Safety information
4
Install dehumidifier on a level floor strong enough to support the
dehumidifier with a full bucket of water.
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.
If ice forms on coils, some dehumidifiers
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.
Good air circulation is needed
for best performance—allow
at least 12-18 inches (30.5 -
45.7 cm) of air space on all
sides of the dehumidifier.
Keep all outside doors,
windows and other
openings closed when
operating dehumidifier.
Humid outdoor air will
increase dehumidifier
workload.
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65°
(18.3°C) 65°
(18.3°C)
Installing dehumidifier
12-18"
(30.5 - 45.7 cm)
12-18"
(30.5 - 45.7 cm)
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Safety information 5 Operating dehumidifier
FAN SPEED:
Some models: this controls fan
operation. Use desired setting.
HIGH - for faster moisture removal.
LOW - for slower moisture removal.
EMPTY/ADJUST BUCKET light:
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.
DRYNESS CONTROL:
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.
FAN SPEED
HIGH
LOW
DRYNESS CONTROL
EMPTY/ADJUST
BUCKET
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OFF CONTINUOUS
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Removing & emptying water bucket
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Bucket method:
Bucket styles:
1. Use both side handles to lift bucket.
Pull bucket forward and remove.
Go to Step 2.
3. Pour water through opening into a
sink or tub.
4. Replace bucket completely and
check that EMPTY/ADJUST BUCKET
light is off.
WARNING
Sickness Hazard
Do not drink water collected in water bucket.
Doing so can result in sickness.
1. Lift bucket from bottom. Pull bucket
forward and remove. Go to Step 2.
style 1 style 2
2. Carry bucket to a large sink or tub.
Bucket style 2
Bucket style 1

Removing & emptying water bucket 7
Drain hose connection method:
(to drain water from bucket continuously)
Do Not
damage
outside or
connection
will leak.
drain hose
connector cover
(not on all models)
center of drain hose connector
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 a floor
drain. Check that the hose lies flat
and in the drain.
To use the bucket without the garden hose:
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.
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 flat-
blade screwdriver to remove cover
from drain connector. Turn cover
counterclockwise. Discard cover. It
cannot be reused. Go to Step 2.
2. Drill out only the center of the drain
hose connector. Use a minimum 1/4"
drill bit.
Bucket style 1
1. Slide off the drain hose connector
cover. Go to Step 2.
Bucket style 2

Safety information
Water level float & automatic shutoff
For models with non-adjustable
Water Level Float:
For models with adjustable
Water Level Float:
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.
The Water Level Float will shut off the
dehumidifier automatically.
You can set the adjustable Water Level
Float at the “high” or “low” 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 1/2 full.
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Safety information
Caring for your dehumidifier 9
General cleaning and
maintenance
1. Dust the front grille and side panels
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.
Water bucket cleaning
Every few weeks, rinse the inside
of the water bucket with
a mild detergent
to prevent growth
of mold, mildew
and bacteria.
MILD
DETERGENT
You may clean the exterior of your product:
Have an authorized servicer clean and service the interior coils
of your product annually.

Safety information
10 If you need assistance or service…
1. Before calling for
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.
If you need service or call with a question, have this information ready:
Model number
Serial number
Purchase date
Phone number
Store
Model and serial numbers are located on the wall behind the water bucket.
Normal operating conditions:
• Unit will put out heat.
• Do not operate below 65°F (18.3°C).
2. If you need assistance in
the U.S.A.…
Call your local dealer or the Whirlpool
Consumer Assistance Center toll-free
at 1-800-253-1301. 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.
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