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EPA DOE
(D40 / D50 Only)
Installation
&
Operation Guide
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)
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Safety Precautions.....3 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 Operating • Contact an Authorized Service Cent
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S B I C S N L e C B N O n A E U z R Safety Precautions Read all instruction before using. To prevent property damage or injury to the user or others, the following instructions myst be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring instructions will cause harm or damage; the seriousness is classified by the following indications. WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury. CAUTION This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to properties only. Me
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CAUTION CAUTION Be sure to block the wheels to Be sure to replace bucket Make sure the dehumidifier is prevent unit from falling when properly after emptying to the correct size for the area installed on a table or shelf. prevent water from collecting you want to dehumidify. on the floor. • It may damage the dehumidifier or cause other damage or injury. Do not operate switches with Install the dehumidifier Do not install dehumidifier in wet hands. properly on a floor, table, or an area where tem
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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 Fan Speed Shut-Off Light Humidistat Air Filter Cabinet Front Grille Bucket Electrical requirements OBSERVE ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES. DO NOT, UNDER 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
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Operating your dehumidifier 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 Humidistat to Off. Plug the power supply cord into an electrical outlet. 2. The Humidistat can be set anywhere between Off and Max
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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 not in the proper position. Water level control switch Disposing of collected water (3 methods) 1. Empty the bucket manually. 2. Place the dehumidifier directly 3. Attach a length of garden hose over drain. to
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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 dehumidifier 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 handl
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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 Electrical Shock Hazard coils annually. You may want an Authorized Service Center to • Disconnect power supply cord from receptacle before performing any maintenance. perform this annual checkup. (Cost of the inspection is the owner’s responsibility.) • Be careful when cleaning the coils. Fins are sharp. OR Failure to follow
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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 POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT Plug is disconnected from outlet. Push plug firmly into wall outlet. OPERATE The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box tripped. and replace fuse or reset the breaker. The dryness
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Dehumidifier has been installed or DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT • The more moisture in the room air, restarted recently. DRY THE AIR AS IT SHOULD the longer it takes for the room air to become dry. Airflow is restricted. • Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or furniture blocking the front or back of the dehumidifier. The control may not be set high • Turn the knob to a higher number. enough. Doors and windows may not be • Check that all doors, windows, and closed tightly. other openings are secur
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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 workmanship or material within twelve months from date of original purchase, FRIEDRICH will repair the product at no charge, provided the product is transpor
