Frigidaire 2020264A0429 User's Manual
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1. 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 6 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved Before You Call Before calling for service review this list It may save you time and expense This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance OCCURRENCE DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT OPERATE DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH DEHUMIDIFIER IS OPERATING BUT ROOM IS NOT DRY ENOUGH FROST APPEARS ON COILS ABOVE BUCKET OR DRIP TRAY FAN NOISE SOLUTION 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 rotate the knob until it points to the CONTINUOUS setting Control to the desired setting Bucket not installed properly See Removing Collected Water Water in the bucket has reached its preset level Dehumidifier automatically turns off when this occurs Empty bucket and return bucket to position Dehumidifier is not turned on rotate the knob to CONTINUOUS BUCKET FULL light is on Remove bucket empty water and r2. your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances North America a division of Electrolux Home Products Inc In Canada your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice USA Canada 1 800 944 9044 1 800 265 8352 eerie Major Appliances lt El e ctrolux po Canada Corp North America 5855 Terry Fox Way P O Box 212378 Mississauga Ontario Canada Augusta GA 30907 L5V 3E4 8 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved
3. FRIGIDAIRE Legh ENERGY STAR Use amp Care TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ecsccscsseeeeeeees 2 Care And Cleaning lt c 2222 25 22 E eee 6 LOCATION v 00c020200 0 dR A gee eee dende ee dee ee 3 StOrag s riir e er ECE Le R e eee e eee 6 How It Works 2 PEER eee eer eee 3 Before You Cally s E dee 7 Operating Instructions RER RRERE E 4 6 Major Appliance Warranty 2227222022 2 22200222 22 1a rear 8 6007 UNC 6ZHOVHIZOTOT www frigidaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 www frigidaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 Important Safety Instructions note This USE amp CARE MANUAL provides specific operating instructions for your model Use the room air conditioner only as instructed in this USE amp CARE MANUAL 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 WARNING Avoid fire hazard or electric shock Do not For Your Safety use an extension cord or an adaptor plug Do Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or not remove any prong from the power cord any other appliance Read product labels for flammability and other warnings e Discard water from bucket Water is not potable and cannot be used for drinking Grounding type wall receptacle A WARNING Do not under any Child Sa
4. e install correctly 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 Grill may be dirty Use brush attachment of vacuum cleaner to clean grill See Care and Cleaning Dehumidifier must be placed in a space that does not restrict air flowing into the rear coil or out of the front grill Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently The higher the moistuire in the room the longer the dehumidifier will operate Humidity setting is too high rotate the knob to a lower setting Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently The higher the moisture in the room air the longer it takes for the room air to become dry Dehumidifier does not have sufficient clearance to operate Air flow to front grill is blocked See Selecting a Location Room temperature is too low Unit will not operate satisfactorily if the room temperature is below 41 F 5 C See Operating Conditions Refer to causes under DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH 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 greater than 41 F 5 C Air is moving thr
5. fety Precautions circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong 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 WARNING Electrical Information Power supply cord For your safety and protection this dehumidifier is equipped with a three prong grounding with 3 prong grounding plug on the power cord Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the round ground plug prong from the plug e Your dehumidifier must be plugged directly into a properly grounded and polarized three prong receptacle If 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 Never unplug the dehumidifier by pulling on the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle Do not pinch bend or knot the power cord SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DANGER Avoid Serious Injury or Death This dehumidifier contains no user serviceable parts Always call an authori
6. ity 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved 4 Operating Instructions Operating Instructions continued 1 To shut the unit down rotate the humidity knob to the OFF position D note While the power indicator lit rotate the humidity knob to the OFF position or removing the plug will extinguish this light continuous e bucket full humidity m power 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 continuous o m bucket full humidity m power e L ork 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 WARNING Discard water from bucket Water is not potable and cannot be used for drinking 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 If the bucket full light does not extinguish check that the float is correctly snapped in place as indicated by the diagram 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved 5 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning amp Storage Removing Collected Water con
7. ough the dehumidifier This is a normal sound If These Solutions Fail Call 1 800 944 9044 For Frigidaire Service 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved 7 Major Appliance Warranty Your appliance is covered by a limited one year warranty and a limited 2 5 year warranty on the sealed system the compressor condenser evaporator and tubing For one year from your original date of purchase Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions From the second to the fifth year from your original purchase date Electrolux will repair or replace any parts in the Sealed Refrigeration System compressor condenser evaporator and tubing that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship The consumer will be responsible for diagnostic costs and any removal transportation and reinstallation costs which are required because of service costs for labor parts and transportation other than with respect to the Sealed Refrigeration System this italic area appears inconsistent with the rest of the warranty where you indicate that you are responsible for repairing and replacing Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following 1 Products with original serial numbers that have been removed altered or cannot be readily determined 2 Product
8. rks eee eee ee see aaa A M gt gt gt Location Selecting a Location IMPORTANT 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 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 It may be necessary to install a second dehumidifier in the enclosed area for satisfactory drying 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 12 inches clearance around the dehumidifier EE SeSe How It Works 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc When the unit is started the fan begins to pull moisture laden air across the dehumidifying coils 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 The unit is designed to operate between 41 F 5 C and 96 F 35 C The unit will not work properly if the temperat
9. that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada 3 Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit 4 Products purchased as is are not covered by this warranty 5 Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures 6 Products used in a commercial setting 7 Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship or for appliances not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions 8 Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance 9 Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc which are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory 10 Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs air filters water filters other consumables or knobs handles or other cosmetic parts 11 Surcharges including but not limited to any after hour weekend or holiday service calls tolls ferry trip charges or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas including the state of Alaska 12 Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during installation including but not limited to floors cabinets walls etc 13 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons o
10. ther than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE If You Need Keep your receipt delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period Service should service be required If service is performed it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada In the USA
11. tinued 2 Continuous Drainage For continuous drainage operation you will need a garden hose and a drain nearby to discharge the water into Uscrew the drain cap on the back side of the uint fig 1 Insert the female threaded end of the hose onto the drain connector of the unit fig 2 Screw the garden hose onto the threaded portion of the drain connector fig 3 Make sure the hose is secure so there are no leaks Direct the hose toward the drain making sure that there are no kinks that will stop the water flowing Place the end of the hose into the drain fig 4 Select the desired humidity setting and fan speed on the unit for continuous draining to start TO DAO OW fig 1 T 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 If the mode of continuous drainage is not chosen the drain cap must be screwed securely to prevent leakage 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
12. ure is out of this temperature range or the performance of the unit will fall greatly 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 All rights reserved 3 Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Allow the unit to reach room temperature before operating To begin operating the dehumidifier follow these steps amp 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 the POWER indicators will illuminate note If the BUCKET FULL light is on remove the bucket and re install to reset the float switch continuous o bucket full humidity 2 To turn the unit on rotate the knob until it points to the CONTINUOUS setting It is recommended you leave the unit running in the CONTINUOUS setting for the first three or four days until any sweating and dampness odors have ceased continuous e bucket full humidity m power 3 After a few days when the Relative Humidity has declined rotate the HUMIDITY knob to a desired point on the dial so the room is kept at a comfortable concentration The unit will cycle on and off keeping the desired level of comfort continuous o bucket full humid
13. zed Electrolux servicer for repairs Do not insert or place fingers or objects into the air discharge area or front grille of the unit Do not start or stop the dehumidifier by unplugging the power cord or turning off the power at the electrical box Do not cut or damage the power cord If the power cord is damaged it should only be replaced by an authorized Electrolux servicer In the event of a malfunction sparks burning smell etc immediately stop the operation disconnect the power cord and call an authorized Electrolux servicer Do not operate the dehumidifier with wet hands Do not pull on the power cord Do not drink any water from the dehumidifier SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION Avoid Injury or damage to the unit or other property Do not direct airflow at fireplaces or other heat related sources as this could cause flare ups Do not climb on or place objects on the unit Do not hang objects off the unit Do not place containers with liquids on the unit Turn off the dehumidifier at the power source when it will not be used for an extended period of time Operate the unit with air filter in place Do not block or cover the intake grille discharge area and outlet ports Ensure that any electrical electronic equipment is one yard away from the unit Do not use or store flammable gases near the unit 2 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved Location amp How It Wo
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