2 WARRANTY .................................................. 2 SAFETY ........................................................ 3 Important Safety Instructions ...................... 3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS .................. 4 OPERATION ................................................. 5 Features ................................................... 5 Control Panel ........................................... 6 INSTALLING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER .............. 7 Defrost Control ......................................... 7 CHOOSING THE PROPER LOCATION .......7 AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF .............................. 7 CLEANING THE WATER BUCKET .............. 8 REMOVING AND EMPTYING THE WATER BUCKET .................................. 8 MAINTENANCE ............................................ 9 Grille and case ......................................... 9 Air filter ..................................................... 9 Cleaning inside the unit ............................ 9 General cleaning ...................................... 9 Water bucket cleaning .............................. 9 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................ 10 ESPANOL ................................................... 11 MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS...23 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON DEHUMIDIFIER For one year from the date of purchase, if the Dehumidifier is operated and maintained according to the owner's instructions furnished with the product, Sears will repair the Dehumidifier free of charge, if defective in materials or workmanship. FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM For five years from the date of purchase, when this Dehumidifier is operated and maintained according to owner's instructions furnished with the product, Sears will repair the sealed refrigeration system (consisting of refrigerant, connecting tubing, and compressor motor) free of charge, ff defective in material or workmanship. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING UNIT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES. CALL 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® FOR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER TO YOU. This warranty applies only while this Dehumidifier is used in the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. -2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your dehumidifier to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your dehumidifier. 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. PREVENT ACCIDENTS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your dehumidifier, follow basic precautions, includingthe following: • Be sure the electrical service is adequate for the model you have chosen. _ Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove any prong from the power cord. Grounding type wall receptacle Do not under any circumstances cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong from this plug. Powersupplycord m with3-prong groundingplug \ ELECTRICAL INFORMATION The complete electrical rating of your new dehumidifier is stated on the serial plate. Refer to the rating when checking the electrical requirements. • Be sure the dehumidifier is properly grounded. To minimize shock and fire hazards, proper grounding is important. The power cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards. • Your dehumidifier must be used in a properly grounded wall receptacle. If the wall receptacle you intend to use is not adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician install the proper receptacle. • Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. -3 OBSERVE ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUND PRONG. ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ON THIS APPLIANCE. A 115-volt 60 Hz, AC only, 15A fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required. A time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker is recommended. Use a dedicated circuit, serving only this appliance. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. This appliance has a power supply cord with a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating grounding type wall receptacle and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70) latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded 3-preng wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician. ,AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove gr...