Friedrich D40 User's Manual
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1. Be sure to block the wheels to prevent unitfrom falling when installed on a table or shelf It may damage the dehumidifier or cause other damage or injury Do not operate switches with wet hands It may cause electrical shock Be sure to replace bucket properly after emptying to prevent water from collecting on the floor Install the dehumidifier properly on a floor table or shelf that is level and strong enough to support it with a full bucket of water e It should withstand around 90 Ibs 40kg of weight Make sure the dehumidifier is the correctisize for the area you want to dehumidify Do not install dehumidifier in anvarea where temperatures will fall below 65 F 18 C Low temperatures could cause coils to frost and unit may not start Close all doors windows and otheroutside Do not put a pet or house plant where it will be openings to the room exposed to direct air flow e The dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed area to be most effecti e This may injure the pet or plant Operating Instructions Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your dehumidifier Use the drawings to become familiar with all parts and features and what they look like Auto Shut Off Fan Speed Humidistat y Air Filter Electrical requirements OBSERVE ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES DO NOT U2. BLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT OPERATE DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH FROST APPEARS ON COILS Plug is disconnected from outlet Push plug firmly into wall outlet The fuse is blown circuit breaker is tripped Check the house fuse circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset the breaker The dryness level you selected has been reached The Auto Shut Off light is on Dehumidifier automatically shuts off when the selected amount of moisture has been removed from the air If you want to remove more moisture turn the Humidistat to Max After the dehumidifier starts reset the control to the desired setting Dehumidifier automatically shuts off when the bucket is full Empty the bucket and replace Dehumidifier is not turned on Humidistat is set too high Turn on the Humidistat Turn the Humidistat to a lower setting Close all windows or doors to outside Windows or doors near dehumidifier are open to outdoors Check with your dealer to see if capacity Area to be dehumidified is too large is adequate Air movement through dehumidifier is blocked Front grille may be dirty Use a soft cloth warm water and a mild detergent to clean the grille Dehumidifier s coils on the back of unit may be dirty Clean the soil on the coils on the back of the unit Dehumidifier must be placed in a space that does not restrict air flowing into the rear coil or out of t
3. Friedrich ee Installation amp Operation Guide EPA DOE D40 D50 Only DEHUMIDIFIER MODELS 115 Volts D30 D40 D50 Register Your Dehumidifier Model information can be found on the name plate on the rear of the unit behind the condensate bucket To register your dehumidifier complete and mail the enclosed registration card or register on line at www friedrich com USA only For your future convenience record the model information here MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE 920 137 00 01 02 Safety Precautions 3 o Operating INStrUCTIONS 200000000 5 Installation InstrUCtioNnS Ariss 8 Care and Maintenance 4a 9 Troubleshooting Tps 10 Warranty Back cover Customer Assistance Numbers Back cover READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your dehumidifier properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your dehumidifier You ll find many answers to common problems in the chart of Troubleshooting Tips If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all PRECAUTION Contact an Authorized Service Center for repair or maintenance of this unit e The dehumidifier is not intended for use by young children or invalids without supervision e Young children should be supervised to ensure t
4. NDER 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 required Use a dedicated circuit serving only this appliance Do not use an extension cord 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle 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 grounded in accordance with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 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 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician Operating your dehumidifier Low High sVAsOQ Off Max Fan Speed Humidistat Fan Speed Humidistat Control Your dehumidifier has a control panel containing an indicator and two controls Auto Shut Off Fan Speed and Humidistat Auto Shut Off This lamp glows when the bucket is full or is missing Fan Speed This controls the speed of the airflow Humidistat This controls the moisture in the room Unit operation 1 Turn the Humid
5. difier on a floor table or shelf When installing the dehumidifier on a table or shelf make sure the table or shelf is strong enough to support the weight of the dehumidifier with a full bucket Do not sit or stand on the dehumidifier NOTE The height of a table or shelf might provide a better position from which to handle the bucket and help prevent icing of the coils due to colder air near the floor such as in a basement 3 Lift the bucket and place it in the dehumidifier making sure the slots on both sides of the bucket are positioned correctly 4 Rollers let you move the dehumidifier easily Choosing the proper location for your dehumidifier e Use the dehumidifier in a e Use the dehumidifier in e Use the dehumidifier to basement to help prevent laundry drying bathing and prevent moisture damage moisture damage dishwashing areas which have anywhere books are stored excessive moisture Care and Maintenance Your dehumidifier is designed to serve you year round It needs practically no attention However you should check your dehumidifier and inspect the coils annually You may want an Authorized Service Center to perform this annual checkup Cost of the inspection is the owner s responsibility OR If you are familiar with electrical appliances and their functions listed below are instructions which would allow you to perform the inspection and maintenance for yourself Cleaning the f
6. hat they do not play with the dehumidifier Safety Precautions Read all instruction before using E To prevent property damage or injury to the user or others the following instructions myst be followed E Incorrect operation due to ignoring instructions will cause harm or damage the seriousness is classified by the following indications A WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury A CAUTION This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to properties only E Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below Never do this Always do this Complete all grounding and installation requirements as N WARNING Disconnect power cord from receptacle before servicing or Do not use flammable fluids solvents abrasive cleaners orstrong detergents described on page 5 e It could cause electrical shock or fire Do not plug the dehumidifier invuntilthe outside of unit is completely dry It could cause electrical shock and personal injury hazard cleaning It could cause electrical shock or fire Do not use the watercOllected inthe bucket for drinking purposes e It is not sanitary and could cause illness or personal injury hazard to clean the dehumidifier e It could cause fire or product damage hazard Do not clean the dehumidifier while itis plugged in It may cause electrical shock
7. he front grille Dehumidifier will not turn off if Humidistat_ Humidistat is set at Max Room temperature is too low Room temperature is below 65 F 18 C is at Max minutes FAN NOISE Air is moving through the dehumidifier 10 DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT DRY THE AIR AS IT SHOULD Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently e The more moisture in the room air the longer it takes for the room air to become dry Airflow is restricted The control may not be set high enough e Make sure there are no curtains blinds or furniture blocking the front or back of the dehumidifier e Turn the knob to a higher number Doors and windows may not be closed tightly e Check that all doors windows and other openings are securely close Clothes dryer may be blowing moisture laden air into the room Room temperature is too low Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer Dryer should be vented to the outside e The unit will not effectively operate satisfactorily if the room temperature is below 65 F 18 C Friedrich FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO INC Post Office Box 1540 San antonio Texas 78295 1540 4200 N Pan Am Expressway San Antonio Texas 78218 5212 210 357 4400 FAX 210 357 4480 Visit us on the Internet at www friedrich com DEHUMIDIFIERS LIMITED WARRANTY FIRST YEAR ANY PART If any part supplied by FRIEDRICH fails because of a defect in
8. istat to Off Plug the power supply cord into an electrical outlet 2 The Humidistat can be set anywhere between Off and Max for normal operation If you need more dehumidification turn the Humidistat toward Max If you need less dehumidification turn the Humidistat toward Off 3 Turn the Humidistat to Off to stop the unit 4 it you want to control the speed of air flow turn the Fan Speed toward Low or High NOTE The Fan and compressor will not operate for about two minutes to protect the compressor when you turn the unit off and immediately back on De icer control invisible The Defrost 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 automatically restarts and dehumidifying resumes NOTE Do not operate the dehumidifier at temperature below 65 F 18 C If your dehumidifier runs when the temperature and humidity conditions of room are low frost can form on its evaporator coil This interferes with proper operation Therefore dehumidifying performance may be reduced Automatic shut off The dehumidifier will turn off automatically when the bucket is full removed or not replaced in the proper position The bucket must be replaced in the proper position for the dehumidifier to work The light will be on and the dehumidifier will not run if the bucket is
9. ncidental damages so the foregoing exclusions and limitations may not apply to you OTHER This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state PROOF OF PURCHASE Owner must provide proof of purchase in order to receive any warranty related services All service calls for explaining the operation of this product will be the sole responsibility of the consumer All warranty service must be provided by an Authorized FRIEDRICH Service Agency unless authorized by FRIEDRICH prior to repairs being made Revised 01 02 P NO 3828A30059J 920 137 00 01 02
10. not in the proper position Water level control switch Disposing of collected water 3 methods 1 Empty the bucket manually When the bucket is full pull out and empty it into a large sink or tub and then replace it properly NOTE The bucket must be positioned properly making sure slots on the back of bucket are positioned correctly 2 Place the dehumidifier directly 3 Attach a length of garden hose over drain to the threaded bucket drain The bucket has a threaded hose hose connection to carry water connection which can be left open to the drain Drill a 1 4 6 4 mm hole in the When being attached to the bucket center of the hose connection drain hose connection be sure the Once opened the hose connection hose doesn t kink or bend It should will continually drain water from the lie flat from the dehumidifier to the bucket drain NOTE Do not overtighten the hose NOTE The nozzle cannot be fixed NOTE The hose attachment will when connecting it to the bucket Use a rubber washer and tighten by hand firmly without stripping the plastic threads after puncture Use an ordinary accept a standard garden hose garden hose cap to reclose if filling You can attach a screw on necessary cap to use the bucket without a hose Installation Instructions Installing the dehumidifier properly 1 Allow at least 12 inches of space on all sides of the unit for good air circulation 2 Install your dehumi
11. pplicable to 1 Air filters or fuses 2 Products on which the model and serial numbers have been removed 3 Products which have defects or damage which results from improper installation wiring electrical current characteris tics or maintenance or caused by accident misuse or abuse fire flood alterations and or misapplication of the prod uct and or units installed in a corrosive atmosphere default or delay in performance caused by war government restric tions or restraints strikes material shortages beyond the control of FRIEDRICH or acts of God OBTAINING WARRANTY PERFORMANCE Service will be provided by the FRIEDRICH Authorized Dealer or Service Organiza tion in your area They are listed in the Yellow Pages If assistance is required in obtaining warranty performance write to Room Air Conditioner Service Manager Friedrich Air Conditioning Co P O Box 1540 San Antonio TX 78295 1540 LIMITATIONS THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES Anything in the warranty notwithstand ing ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OR MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMIT ED TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGE FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY NOTE Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the limitation or exclusion of con sequential or i
12. ront grille and case Clean the front grille and the cabinet with a soft cloth warm water and a mild detergent Do not use bleach or abrasives Cleaning the air filter 1 1 First flex the filter at the lower right corner Second slide the upper right side to the left Then release all of the tabs and remove the filter 1 2 Wash air filter with warm water and a mild detergent Rinse and dry it Replace dry air filter Cleaning the coil 2 1 Remove air filter from the cabinet see step 1 above 2 2 Brush the coil gently like arrow in the figure if necessary with warm water and a mild detergent Rinse and dry them thoroughly Be careful not to spray the coil with a water hose Be careful Sharp edges A WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard e Disconnect power supply cord from receptacle before performing any maintenance Be careful when cleaning the coils Fins are sharp Failure to follow the above precautions could result in electrical shock or personal injury Troubleshooting Tips Before you call for service review this list It may save time and money The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance FIND YOUR PROBLEM HERE POSSI
13. workmanship or material within twelve months from date of original purchase FRIEDRICH will repair the product at no charge provided the product is transported to a Friedrich Authorized Service Center for repair ALL transportation charges are the sole responsibility of the owner This remedy is expressly agreed to be the exclusive remedy within twelve months from the date of the original purchase SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR SEALED REFRIGERANT SYSTEM If the Sealed Refrigeration System defined for this purpose as the compressor condenser coil dehumidifying coil capillary filter drier and all interconnecting tubing supplied by FRIEDRICH in your dehumidifier fails because of a defect in workmanship or material within sixty months from date of purchase FRIEDRICH will pay a labor allowance and parts necessary to repair the Sealed Refrigeration System PROVIDED FRIEDRICH will not pay the cost of diagnosis of the problem removal freight charges and transportation of the dehumidifier to and from the Service Agency and the reinstallation charges associated with repair of the Sealed Refrigeration System All such cost will be the sole responsibility of the owner This remedy is expressly agreed to be the exclusive remedy within sixty months from the date of the original purchase APPLICABILITY AND LIMITATIONS This warranty is applicable only to units retained within the Fifty States of the U S A District of Columbia and Canada This warranty is not a
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