Friedrich D30C User's Manual
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1. full pull out by 1 Remove the drain hole cover When attaching hose to drain hose grasping the handie and empty it connection do not bend or kink the into a large sink or tub and then 2 Connect a garden hose to the hose replace it properly threaded drain hose connector The hose should lie flat from the Do not remove while 3 Push hose connector tightly to dehumidifier to the drain operating the dehumidifier the drain hole on Rear Grille It can cause water to splash on the base pan or the floor Empty the bucket when the indicator light turns on The hose attachment will accept a standard garden hose fitting Do not over tighten the hose when It is advisable to carry the connecting it to the hose connector bucket by supporting it from the use a rubber washer and tighten by bottom as well as by the handle hand firmly without stripping the plastic threads 4 pS Gf F N D AnD O oa W 12 Dehumidifier Installation INSTALLATION CHOOSING THE PROPER LOCATION FOR YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER Use the dehumidifier in a Use the dehumidifier in laundry Use the dehumidifier to prevent basement to help prevent bathing and dishwashing areas moisture damage where books moisture damage which have excessive moisture are stored HSIIONS 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 de2. responsibility Be careful when cleaning the coils OR Fins are sharp Failure to follow the above precautions could result in electrical shock or personal injury If you are familiar with electrical appliances and their functions listed below are instructions which would allow you to perform the inspection and maintenance yourself Cleaning the front case bucket and cabinet Clean the front case and the cabinet with a soft cloth warm water and a mild detergent Clean the grille with a vacuum attachment or brush Do not use bleach or abrasives Cleaning the air filter 1 Remove water bucket from the cabinet Pull out the air filter as shown above 2 Wash air filter with warm water and a mild detergent Rinse and dry it before putting it back Cleaning the coil 1 Remove Front Grille from the cabinet as shown above 2 Brush the coil gently see illustration If necessary use warm water and a mild detergent Rinse and dry thoroughly CAUTION Do not spray the coils using a water hose Be careful Coils have sharp edges 14 Dehumidifier Maintenance and Service TROUBLESHOOTING The dehumidifier may be operating abnormally when What To Do Ehe dehumidifier power Make sure the dehumidifier plug is pushed cord is unplugged LD completely into the outlet E The fuse is blown or circuit Check the house fuse or circuit breaker box ia _ breaker is tripped and replace the fuse or reset the b
3. 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 the authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit e Contact the installer for installation 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 that they do not play with the dehumidifier When the power cord is to be replaced replacement work shall be performed by authorized personnel only using only genuine replacement parts 2 Dehumidifier Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE E To prevent injury to the user others or property damage the following instructions must be followed Incorrect operation due to ignoring instructions will cause harm or damage the seriousness is classified by the following indications A WARN ING This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury A CAU TION This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property only D A a Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below r D Never Do This Always Do This 4 E Installation m zZ 9 T 77 T It may cause fire and electric it may cause electric shock and failure Otherwise it will cause electric It will cause e
4. Friedrich ENERGY STAR D40C D50C DESC Installation amp Operation Guide T VUUU UU DEHUMIDIFIER MODELS 115 Volts D30C D40C Do0C D oC Register Your Dehumidifier Model information can be found on the name plate on the front 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 920 154 00 12 04 SIVONVYS HSIONS ONVWdS3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions cece 3 installation 0 13 Prior to Operation oo nne 7 Maintenance and Service 14 Instruction ne 8 Electrical Safety oo cscs 9 Operating Instructions 0 ee 11 FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial You can find them on a label on the side of each unit Dealer s Name Date Purchased E Staple your receipt to this page in the event you need it to prove date of purchase or for warranty issues 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
5. IEDRICH prior to repairs being made in case of questions regarding the provisions of this warranty the English version will govern Revised 12 04
6. al Frost will usually disappear Frost appears on been turned on or room within 60 minutes the coils _ temperature is below bor oe Panos BAris moving through the This is normal dehumidifier E Drain hose connection Check the hose if one is attached Water on floor T Be log e 2 W Water bucket is not in all See Removing and Emptying The Water the way Bucket Dehumidifier E Check if the unit is Change the humidity setting operates T P continuously M Room Humidity is high Change the humidity setting Owner s Manual 15 rredrich FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO Post Office Box 1540 San Antonio Texas 78295 1540 210 357 4400 FAX 210 357 4490 DEHUMIDIFIER LIMITED WARRANTY FIRST YEAR ANY PART if any part supplied by FRIEDRICH fails because of a defect in workmanship or material within twelve months from date of original purchase FRIEDRICH will repair the product at no charge provided dehumidifier is reasonably accessible for service Any additional labor cost for removing inaccessible units and or charges for mileage related to travel by a Service Agency that exceeds 25 miles one way will be the 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 compres
7. d terminal to the wall A receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring WARNING If you have any doubt whether the air conditioner is A properly grounded have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician Owner s Manual 9 Electrical Safety TEMPORARY USE OF AN ADAPTER We strongly discourage the use of an adapter due to potential safety hazards For temporary connections use only a UL listed adapter available from most local hardware stores To disconnect the power cord from the adapter use one hand on each to avoid damaging the ground terminal Avoid frequently unplugging the power cord as this can lead to eventual ground terminal damage Temporary method Adapter Plug Receptacle Cover A WARNING Never use the appliance with a broken adapter TEMPORARY USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD We strongly discourage the use of an extension cord due to potential safety hazards 10 Dehumidifier Operating Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 6 i HUMIDITY i non o High i 7 CONTROL BUCKET 2 dhe ONOI ew Auto Restart CONTROL PANEL 1 POWER key Pressing this key once turns the dehumidifier ON and pressing again turns the dehumidifier OFF 2 HUMIDITY CONTROL keys Are used to select the desired humidity setting Z Used to raise the desired humidity setti
8. ditions TO OPERATE THE DEHUMIDIFIER 1 Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet Press the POWER key 2 Set the Humidity contro between 35 to 70 for normal operation For less humidity press the V HUMIDITY CONTROL key For higher humidity press the ZW HUMIDITY CONTROL key 3 Press the TIMER key to set the amount of time for which you want the unit to cycle On and Off The time can be set for 2 hours or 4 hours 4 If you want to change the fan speed press the FAN SPEED key Each time the FAN SPEED key is pressed the fan speed changes as High gt Low gt High 5 Press the POWER key to stop the unit manually Water bucket must be properly installed The dehumidifier wiil not run if the bucket is not properly installed The dehumidifier shuts off when the desired humidity setting is reached Owner s Manual 11 m z Q E 77 T Operating Instructions AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF The dehumidifier will turn off automatically when the bucket is full or when the bucket is 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 not in the proper position Water level control switch DISPOSING OF COLLECTED WATER 1 Empty the bucket manually 2 Attach a length of garden hose to the threaded drain hose connection to carry water to the drain When the bucket is
9. e color or develop surface flaws a This could injure the pet or plant e It is a general use appliance not It is not sanitary and could cause precision equiment illness or personal injury Operation without filters will cause failure 6 Dehumidifier Prior to Operation PRIOR TO OPERATION PREPARING FOR OPERATION 1 Plug in the power plug properly 2 Use a dedicated circuit 3 Do not use an extension cord 4 Do not start stop operation by plugging unplugging the power cord 5 If the cord plug is damaged only replace it with an authorized replacement part USAGE 1 Being exposed to direct airflow for an extended period of time could be hazardous to your health Do not expose occupants pets or plants to direct airflow for extended periods of time 2 Ventilate the room when the dehumidifier is used with other heating devices Otherwise the oxygen supply may be inadequate 3 Do not use this dehumidifier for non specified special purposes e g preserving precision devices food pets plants and art objects Such usage could damage the items m zZ Q E 72 T CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 1 Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the filter Injuries can occur when handling sharp metal edges 2 Do not use water to clean inside the dehumidifier Exposure to water can destroy the insulation leading to possible electric shock 3 When cl
10. eaning the unit first make sure that the power and breaker are turned off The fan rotates at a very high speed during operation There is a possibility of injury if the unit s power is accidently turned on while the interior of the unit is being cleaned SERVICE For repair and maintenance contact your authorized service dealer Owner s Manual 7 Instruction INSTRUCTION SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL This symbol alerts you to the risk of electric shock This symbol alerts you to hazards that could cause harm to the A dehumidifier NOTE This symbol indicates special notes PARTS WARNING This appliance should be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations Control panel Front Grille Cabinet Rear Grille Air Filter Handle NS el cord Water bucket 8 Dehumidifier Electrical Safety ELECTRICAL SAFETY A WARNING This appliance must be properly grounded The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug To minimize the risk of electric shock use the plug with a standard three slot grounding wall power outlet If the power outlet does not include a grounding slot have a qualified electrician replace the outlet before you use the dehumidifier Preferred method m zZ Q E 72 T Ensure proper ground exists before use WARNING Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from the power plug WARNING Attaching the adapter groun
11. ges beyond the control of FRIEDRICH or acts of God OBTAINING WARRANTY PERFORMANCE Service will be provided by the FRIEDRICH Authorized Dealer or Service Organization in your area They are listed in the Yellow Pages f 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 not with standing ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OR MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED 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 consequential or incidental 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 FR
12. humidifier 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 Secure wheels with blocks to prevent unit from falling when installed on a table or shelf 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 the bottom side of the bucket are positioned correctly 4 Rollers let you move the dehumidifier easily CLEANING THE BUCKET 1 Pull out the bucket cover 2 Brush off the residue in the 3 Close the cover bucket Push the tabs on the top Clean the bucket by of the bucket when installing wiping with a brush or a cloth the bucket dampened in a mild detergent solution 4 A Owner s Manual 13 Maintenance and Service MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Your dehumidifier is designed to serve you year round it needs practically no attention However A WARNING you should check your dehumidifier and inspect the coils annually Electrical Shock Hazard You may want an Authorized Service Center to Disconnect power supply cord from receptacle perform this annual checkup Cost of the inspection before performing any maintenance is the owner s
13. lectric shock or fire It will cause electric shock or fire shock or fire Owner s Manual 3 Safety Precautions It will cause electric shock or fire It will cause electric shock or fire No grounding may cause electric shock Otherwise it may cause a fire or It may cause fire and electric It may cause electric shock an electric shock shock it may cause explosion fire and Water may enter the unit and Since the fan rotates at high burn degrade the insulation It may speed during operation it may cause an electric shock cause injury i F 4 Dehumidifier Safety Precautions E installation They are sharp and may cause it may cause failure of appliance or It may cause electric shock and injury performance deterioration damage It will waste power consumption in it may damage the dehumidifier It is not designed to dehumidify vain and it may cause an accident or cause other damage or injury the entire house fect It should withstand around The dehumidifier must be 90 Ibs 40kg of weight operated in an enclosed area to be most effective Js Gy O Ss Owner s Manual 5 m zZ 9 E 77 T Safety Precautions E Operation The appearance of the Otherwise it will cause property Low temperatures could cause dehumidifier may deteriorate damage coils to frost chang
14. ng VW Used to lower the desired humidity setting The desired humidity can be selected within a range of 35 to 70 RH in increments of 5 if you press the 7 key once again at 35 RH On mode is selected In On mode the unit operates continuously regardless of humidity conditions 3 HUMIDITY SETTING display The desired humidity selected is displayed here 4 FAN SPEED key is used to set the fan speed as High or Low e Pressing this key changes the fan speed from High gt Low gt High The selected fan speed is indicated by indicator lights marked High and Low 5 TIMER key It is used to select the type of operation Select either 2 or 4 hr On Off for cycled operation in this case the unit will run for 2 or 4 hours and then shut off completely for 2 or 4 hours The cycle will repeat until you change the setting When TIMER key is pressed the TIMER indicator lights shift as 2hr On Off gt 4hr On Off gt Off 6 BUCKET FULL Indicator This light glows when the bucket is full and needs to be emptied it also glows when the bucket is not properly positioned When bucket full indicator light glows the compressor and fan will turn OFF 7 AUTO RESTART Once the power is restored after a power outage the unit begins to operate at its previous operation setting The fan will run by default for 2 minutes After 2 minutes both fan and compressor will be ON or OFF depending on the humidity con
15. reaker Dehumidifier e i a eo ane W Water bucket is fll The dehumidifier automatically turns off does not start 7 when this occurs Empty the bucket m m installed Make sure the bucket is in the right place fF E in case the Room Lower the humidity setting r humidity is less than 2 selected humidity setting E Did not allow enough time When first installed allow at least 3 or 4 to remove the moisture days to maintain the desired dryness E Airflow is restricted Make sure there are no curtains blinds or o furniture blocking the front or back of the dehumidifier Dehumidifier E he Amdy Control maynot Press the v Humidity Control button to does not dry the b set to low Pumidty loer ME NUMIA S d eiio oein air as it should E Doors and windows may Check that all doors windows and other not be closed tightly __ openings are securely closed E Clothes dryer may be blowing Install the dehumidifier away from the dryer moisture laden air into the room The dryer should be vented to the outside a Room temperature istoo o The unit will not operate at maximum capacity JM if the room temperature is below 65 F 18 C E Area to be dehumidifiedis Check with your dealer to see if the capacity Dehumidifier runs too large is adequate too much 27 08 OUUCUCUCUCUjP a L E Doors and windows areopen Close all doors and windows to the outside E Dehumidifier has recently This is norm
16. sor condenser coil evaporator coil reversing valve check valve 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 applicable to Air filters or fuses Products on which the model and serial numbers have been removed Products which have defects or damage which results from improper installation wiring electrical current characteristics or maintenance or caused by accident misuse or abuse fire flood alterations and or misapplication of the product and or units installed in a corrosive atmosphere default or delay in performance caused by war government restrictions or restraints strikes material shorta
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