All about the Use & Care of your Dehumidifier TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ............................... 2 Care And Cleaning............................................... 10 Location .............................................................. 3 Storage .............................................................. 10 How It Works ...................................................... 3 Dehumidifier Features .......................................... 4 Normal Sounds ..........
Important Safety Instructions NOTE: This USE & CARE MANUAL provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the dehumidifier only as instructed in this USE & 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 For Your Safety Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.
Location & How It Works Selecting a Location 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 the airflow of the air intake and air outlet. 3.
Dehumidifier Features & Operating Instructions Dehumidifier Features ELECTRONIC CONTROL Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel and all its functions (as shown below). BUCKET FULL INDICATOR SETS CHECK FILTER RESET BUTTON TIMER DISPLAYS HUMIDITY ADJUSTS HUMIDITY SETS FAN TURNS UNIT PUMP SPEED ON OR OFF FEATURE Operating Instructions Allow the unit to reach room temperature before operating.
Operating Instructions Operating Instructions (continued) 2. To turn the unit on, press the ON/OFF button. The unit will run in the factory setting of CONTINUOUS and high fan speed. In the CONTINUOUS mode, the unit will only display CO and not the room humidity. It is recommended you leave the unit running in the CONTINUOUS setting for the first three or four days until the sweating and dampness odors have stopped. 3.
Operating Instructions Operating Instructions (continued) 5. The Filter reset light will illuminate after 250 hours of operation. At this time refer to the care and cleaning section to remove and clean the filter. Once the filter has been cleaned and replaced, simply press the Filter reset button to extinguish the light. 6. The TIMER function enables you to either Delay Start or Delay Stop the unit in the choice from 0.5 hour to 24 hours.
Operating Instructions Operating Instructions (continued) 8. To shut the unit down, press the ON/OFF button. Note: After a power outage, the unit will memorize the last setting and return the unit to the same setting once power is restored. Fault Codes 1. If the display reads "AS" or "ES" , a sensor has failed. Contact your Authorized Frigidaire Service Center. 2.If the display reads "EC" , check the following operating conditions.
Operating Instructions Fault Codes (continued) 4.If the display reads "PU", check the following operating conditions: a. Make sure the pump drain hose is well connected. b. Check that the hose is not blocked, kinked or frozen. c. Remove and empty the water bucket to check the bucket pickup for blockage of dirt or alge. d. Turn off the unit and restart it under normal operating conditions. e. Unplug the unit and plug it in again under normal operating conditions.
Operating Instructions Removing Collected Water (continued) 2. Continuous Drainage: a. For continuous drainage operation, you will need a garden hose and a drain nearby to discharge the water into. b. Unscrew the drain cap on the back side of the unit. (fig.1) c. Insert the female threaded end of the hose onto the drain connector of the unit. (fig.2) d. Screw the garden hose onto the threaded portion of the drain connector. (fig.3) e. Make sure the hose is secure so there are no leaks. f.
Care and Cleaning & Storage Care and Cleaning 1. Filter Clean the filter every two weeks based on normal operating conditions. To remove the filter: a. open the back grille and pull out the filter. b. Wash the filter with clean water then dry. c. 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 Clean the Water Bucket every two weeks based on normal operating conditions. a.
Normal Sounds Normal Sounds Sound of Rushing Air At the top of the unit, you may hear the sound of rushing air being moved by the fan. Gurgle/Hiss “Gurgling or hissing” noise may be heard due to refrigerant passing through evaporator during normal operation. Dripping Sound The sound of dripping water may be heard during the dehumidification cycle. High pitched Chatter Today’s high efficiency compressors may have a high pitched chatter during the dehumidification cycle.
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 SOLUTION DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT OPERATE. 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.
Major Appliance Limited Warranty Your appliance is covered by a limited one-year warranty for functional repairs only. 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.
