Whirlpool ADO15 User manual

UseAhdCare
A Note To You 2
;rzzFnE- 3
Parts And Features 4
Before Using Your
Dehumidifier 5
Using Your
Dehumidifier 7
Caring For Your
Dehumidifier 12
tf You Need Assistance
Or Setice 14
Warranty 16
l-800-253-1 301
Call us with questions or comments.
DEHUMIDIFIERS
MODELS ADO15 ADO25 AD030
ADO40 AD050

A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.
You have purchased a quality, worldclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone
into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have
developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain
your appliance property and safefy. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Owner-
ship Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new informa-
tion on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and
follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as
personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage (scratches, dents,
etc.) and damage to your personal property.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1 301,
is toll-free, 24 hours a day.
Hyou ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see ‘If
You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 14. If you need further help, feel free to call our Consumer
Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and
serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on
page 4). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers,
the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book
and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
2

Important Safety Instructions
l Read all instructions before using your
dehumidifier.
l Complete the installation and electrical
requirements as described in “Before Using
Your Dehumidifier” on pages 5 and 6.
l Never allow children to operate or play with
the dehumidifier.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN
CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
l Never clean dehumidifier parts with flam
mable fluids. The fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion. -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Help us help you
Please:
l Install the dehumidifier properly on a floor,
table or shelf that is level and strong enough
to support unit with a full pan of water. Unit
can weigh between 50 Ibs. (22.5 kg) and
75 Ibs. (33.75 kg), depending on the amount
of water collected in the pan.
l Make sure the dehumidifier is the correct
size for the area you want to dehumidify.
l Connect the dehumidifier to the proper kind
of outlet, with the correct electrical supply
and grounding. (See “Meeting the electrical
requirements” on page 6.)
l Use the dehumidifier only for jobs as
described in this manual.
l Make sure the dehumidifier is not used by
children or anyone unable to operate it
properly.
l Maintain your dehumidifier properly.
l Use the dehumidifier in an area where the
room temperature will not fall below 65°F
(18.3%).
DO NOT REMOVE TECH SHEET from inside
cabinet. Your service technician will need this
information.

Parts And Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with where
all parts and features are located and what they look like.
Front view
Pen full light
Rear view
Handle
- Humldistat
(not on AWlS)
- Front grille
Rear grille
Condenser coils
(not shown)
- Water pan
Model and serial
number label
(on cabinet under
water pan)
Drain hose
connection
4

Before Using Your
Dehumidifier
In This Section Page
Installing it prop&y ...........................................5
Paw
Meeting the electrical requirements ...............6
Proper installation and electrical grounding is important for obtaining the best possible results from your
dehumidifier. This section tells you how to install your unit and how to connect it to the proper electrical
supply.
Installing it properly
Personal Injury Hazard
Because your dehumidifier weighs between
50 Ibs. (22.5 kg) and 75 Ibs. (33.75 kg),
depending on the amount of water collected
in the pan, it is recommended that you use
proper lifting techniques when lifting or
moving your unit.
Failure to do so could result in personal
injury.
1. Allow at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) of space on
all sides of the unit for good air circulation.
2. Install the unit on a floor, table or shelf. When
installing the unit on a table or shelf, be sure it
is strong enough to support the unit with a full
pan of water. A table or shelf may be a better
position from which to handle the water pan.
Do not sit or stand on this product. The height
of a table or shelf may help prevent icing of
coils due to colder air near the floor (such as
can be found in a basement).
3. Keep all outside doors, windows and other
openings closed when dehumidifier is operat-
ing. Humid outdoor air will add to the
dehumidifier’s operating load.
4. The water pan must be properly positioned,
on the hangers inside the cabinet, when
dehumidifier is operating in order for the
automatic shut-off to operate correctly.
5. On most models, two rollers let you move the
dehumidifier easily. Remove the water pan, tilt
the unit forward and roll it to another position.
If your model does not have rollers, pick up
the unit to move it to another position.
5

Meeting the electrical requirements
OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND
ORDINANCES.
Electrical ground is required on this
appliance.
A 115 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 ampere fused
electrical supply is recommended. (Time delay
fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.) It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only
this appliance be provided. Do not use an
extension cord.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD
GROUND PRONG.
Recommended grounding
method
For your personal safety, this appliance must be
grounded. This appliance is equipped with a
power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding
plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating grounding
type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance
with the National Electrical Code (ANSVNFPA 70,
latest edition) and all local codes and ordinances.
If a mating wall receptacle is not available, it is
the responsibility of the customer to have a
properly grounded, 3-prong wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician.
grounding
3-prong
grounding
type wall
c rsceptacle
Grounding prong

Using Your Dehumidifier
In This Section
Page
Choosing the proper location for
your dehumidifier .......-...............-.....-........ 7
Operating model ADO15 ~...............~......~......... 9
Page
Operating models ADO25 AD030, ADO40
and ADO50 .. ..... -............... 9 .......................... .
Adjusting the water level control lever ........10
Disposing of collected water ........................ 11
When operated properly, your dehumidifier will prevent excessive moisture and keep you comfortable
all year round. This section tells you how to obtain the best possible resufts from your dehumidifier.
Choosing the proper location for your
dehumidifier
You can use your dehumidifier in any area of
your home. Below are a few suggestions for
placement and uses.
l Use in a basement to help prevent moisture
damage.
l Use in cooking, laundry, bathing and
dishwashing areas which have excess
moisture.

l Use to prevent moisture damage anywhere
books or valuables are stored.
Operating model ADO1 5
This model does not have an On/CM Switch or a
Humidistat.
To turn unit on:
Plug power supply cord into electrical outlet. Be
sure to use the proper grounding method. (See
Page 6.1
To turn unit off:
Unplug power suppfy cord from the electrical
outlet.
NOTE: This model does not have a Water Level
Control Switch. To prevent water overflow, check
the water pan often and empty it when it is %1to
% full, or use another water disposal method.
(See ‘Disposing of collected water” on page 11.)
Product Damage Hazard
Do not operate dehumidifier at temperatures
below 65°F (18.3%).
Failure to follow the above precaution could
result in the coils icing over and the unit not
operating properly.

Operating models AD025, AD030, AD040
and ADO%0
Control panel
These units have a control panel containing two
controls-the PAN FULL Light and the Humidistat.
PAN FULL Light-This light glows when the
water pan is full and needs to be emptied.
Humidistat-This controls the amount of moisture
in the room. When the humidity in the room rises
above the setting, the unit automatically starts.
When the humidity drops below the setting, the
unit automatically stops. The unit will run
constantly when the control is set to DRYEST.
Unit operation:
1. Turn the Humidistat to OFF. Plug the power
supply cord into an electrical outlet. Be sure to
use the proper grounding method. (See
f-we 6.)
2. Turn the Humidistat toward DRYEST for
normal operation.
The Humidistat can be set anywhere
between OFF and DRYEST. If you need more
dehumidification, turn the Humidistat toward
DRYEST. If you need less dehumidification,
turn the Humidistat toward OFF.
3. Turn the Humidistat to OFF to stop the unit
manually.
PAN FULL HUMIDISTAT
0
PAN FULL HUMIDISTAT
PAN FULL
0
9

De-icer control
Product Damage Hazard
Do not operate dehumidifier at tempera-
tures below 55°F (12.8%).
Failure to follow the above precaution could
resuft in the coils icing over and the unit not
operating properly.
Your Whirlpool dehumidifier is equipped with a
feature to help you get the most comfort from
your new appliance by permitting it to operate
down to 55°F (12.8%). ff your dehumidifier runs
when room temperature and humidity conditions
are low, frost can form on its evaporator coil. This
interferes with proper operation.
The De-icer Control senses frost build-up on
the evaporator coil and automatically shuts off the
compressor. The fan continues to run, drawing air
across the coil and melting the frost. When the
coil is defrosted, the compressor is automatically
restarted, and dehumidifying is resumed.
Adjusting the water level control lever
The Water Level Adjustment can be set in two
positions to turn off the unit automatically when
the pan is full. This prevents the danger of
overflow.
Pan must be in proper position for Water Level
Control Switch to work. The Water Level Control
Switch will automatically turn off the dehumidifier
at the fill level you selected when pan is properly
placed. Loosen the screw to move the Water
Level Control Lever. Retighten screw when
adjusted to desired setting.
NORMAL fill position
Set Water Level Control Lever to the indentation
on the left side. The water pan and water will
weigh approximatefy 16 Ibs. (7.2 kg) and water
pan will be lh full.
MAXIMUM fill position
Set Water Level Control Lever to the raised area
on the right side. The water pan and water will
weigh approximatefy 24 Ibs. (10.6 kg) and water
pan will be VI full.
Water level
control lever
Normal fill
position Sciew Maximum fill position
10