Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
- iii - TABLE OF CONTENTS Page GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Dehumidifier Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 M...
Page 4 - — NOTES —
Page 5 - GENERAL; DEHUMIDIFIER SAFETY; Your safety and the safety of others are very important.; DANGER
1-1 GENERAL DEHUMIDIFIER SAFETY 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 ca...
Page 6 - AD 50 U S S 0; PRODUCT GROUP; MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS; MODEL NUMBER
1-2 MODEL NUMBER AD 50 U S S 0 PRODUCT GROUP AD = Dehumidifier, Whirlpool RD = Dehumidifier, Roper CAPACITY (24 HR.) 25 Pints 35 Pints 50 Pints 70 Pints MODEL FEATURES B = Electromechanical, No Deicer, 1 Speed Fan C = Electromechanical, Std. Deicer, 1 Speed Fan D = Electromechanical, Std. Deicer, 2 Sp...
Page 9 - PRODUCT OPERATION; THEORY OF OPERATION; REMOVING UNWANTED HUMIDITY
2-1 PRODUCT OPERATION THEORY OF OPERATION WHAT IS HUMIDITY? Humidity is defined as the amount of water va-por in the air and is measured as a percentage of the amount of water vapor the air can hold at a given temperature. When the amount of water vapor exceeds 100%, the moisture can no longer remain...
Page 10 - OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS; TYPICAL OPERATION; LOW TEMPERATURE OPERATION; ELECTRONIC CONTROL SENSORS
2-2 OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS When a dehumidifier begins its run cycle, a partial frosting of the evaporator can be ob-served. This temporary frosting is limited by the operating conditions of the unit. In all cases, the frost should completely disappear within 10 to 15 minutes.In cool dry conditions...
Page 11 - The bucket is full:
2-3 FAN SPEED: Controls the fan operation, as follows: High: For faster moisture removal Low: For slower moisture removal Auto Fan Speed (Electronic Models): Automatically sets the fan speed based on the relative humidity of the room. Low speed is used when the relative humidity is within 5% of the ...
Page 12 - Electrical Shock Hazard; DEHUMIDIFIER USE; Empty/Adjust Bucket Light
2-4 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. DEHUMIDIFIER USE SETTING THE CONTROLS (CONTROL TYPES 1 & 2 ONLY) Start...
Page 13 - Dryness Control
2-5 Dryness Control The Dryness Control regulates the amount of moisture in the room. Turn the control knob clockwise for more drying. Turn the control knob counterclockwise for less drying. Turn the control knob to “Dry” to maintain average humidity conditions. NOTE: For the first few days of use, t...
Page 14 - Sickness Hazard; DRAINING THE DEHUMIDIFIER; Option 1—Remove Bucket
2-6 2. Use front and back handles to lift bucket. Sickness Hazard Do not drink water collected in water bucket.Doing so can result in sickness. Auto —Will provide the maximum humid-ity control by automatically adjusting the fan speed and/or turning the dehumidifier on and off to maintain humidity set...
Page 15 - Option 2—Connect Drain Hose; NORMAL SOUNDS
2-7 3. Pour water through opening into a sink or tub. 4. Reinstall bucket. IMPORTANT: If the Empty/Adjust Bucket light comes on, the dehumidifier will not operate. Empty or adjust bucket. Option 2—Connect Drain Hose If you plan to run your dehumidifier continu-ously, you may want to attach a garden ho...
Page 16 - DEHUMIDIFIER CARE; CLEANING THE DEHUMIDIFIER; Water Bucket
2-8 DEHUMIDIFIER CARE CLEANING THE AIR FILTER (ON SOME MODELS) The air filter is removable for easy cleaning. A clean filter helps remove dust, lint, and other particles from the air and is important for best operating efficiency. Check the filter every 2 weeks to see whether it needs cleaning.1. Turn o...
Page 17 - COMPONENT LOCATIONS; COMPONENT ACCESS
3-1 COMPONENT LOCATIONS This section instructs you on how to service the Dehumidifier. The components and their loca-tions are shown below. NOTE: The sealed system in the Dehumidifier is not serviced. COMPONENT ACCESS Electronic Control FRONT COMPONENTS Thermistor Fan Capacitor Fan Motor Bucket Swit...
Page 18 - REMOVING THE CABINET
3-2 REMOVING THE CABINET Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Unplug dehumidifier or disconnect power.2. Pull the water bucket out of the dehumidi- fier and remove it. 3. I...
Page 23 - To remove the power supply cord:
3-7 8. To remove the power supply cord: a) Disconnect the white power supply cord wire from the compressor capaci-tor terminal. b) Disconnect the black power supply cord wire from the COM terminal of the bucket switch. Bucket Switch BK (COM) Wire WH Wire Power Supply Cord c) Remove the hex-head scre...
Page 24 - REMOVING THE FAN CAPACITOR AND THE FAN MOTOR; To remove the fan motor:
3-8 Fan Capacitor Fan Motor REMOVING THE FAN CAPACITOR AND THE FAN MOTOR Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.Replace all parts and panels before operating.Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Unplug dehumidifier or disconnect power.2. Remove the cabinet ...
Page 27 - To remove the bucket switch:
3-11 4. To remove the bucket switch: Electronic Model: a) Disconnect the two black wires from the N.C. and COM switch terminals. Mechanical Models: b) Disconnect the black (COM), tan (N.O.), and yellow (N.C.) wires from the switch terminals. Bucket Switch BK (COM) BK (N.C.) Electronic Model Mechanic...
Page 29 - COMPONENT TESTING; MECHANICAL HUMIDISTAT
4-1 COMPONENT TESTING Refer to page 3-6 for the procedure for ac-cessing the mechanical humidistat.1. Unplug dehumidifier or disconnect power.2. Disconnect the two wires from the hu- midistat terminals. 3. Turn the humidistat control fully counter- clockwise. 4. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.5...
Page 30 - FAN MOTOR; BUCKET SWITCH
4-2 Refer to page 3-8 for the procedure for ac-cessing the fan motor.1. Unplug dehumidifier or disconnect power.2. IMPORTANT: Discharge the capacitor by touching the leads of a 20,000 ohm resis-tor to the capacitor terminals. 3. Disconnect the fan motor wires from the capacitor terminals. 4. Disconn...
Page 31 - DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING; DIAGNOSTICS
5-1 DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS Step Test LED Name LED Condition 1 LEDs All All illuminate 2a Bucket switch Bucket Blinking= Bucket removed (switch open) ON solid= Bucket installed (switch closed) 2b Thermistor Normal On solid= Pass Blinking= Fail 2c Humidistat Continuous run On so...
Page 32 - TROUBLESHOOTING
5-2 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Unit will not run - no fan and no compressor. 1. Unit not turned “ON” or not set dry enough. 1. Set control to “CONTINUOUS.” This will allow the fan and com- pressor to run regardless of the ambient humidity. 2. No power to unit. 2a. Power supply cord not plugged in. Plu...
Page 33 - WIRING DIAGRAM 1; WIRING DIAGRAMS
Page 34 - WIRING DIAGRAM 2
Page 35 - WIRING DIAGRAM 3
Page 39 - IN THE UNITED STATES:
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION SOURCES IN THE UNITED STATES: FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND WARANTY INFORMATION CALL: FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WHILE AT THE CUSTOMER’S HOME CALL: THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LINE: 1-800-253-2870 HAVE YOUR STORE NUMBER READY TO IDENTIFY YOU AS AN AUTHORIZ...
Page 40 - CORPORATION
