Frigidaire Fdf70s1eng11, Fdf70s1eng12, Fdf70s1eng13, Fdf70s1a Owner's Manual

OWN ER'SGUIDE

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Record Model No. and Serial No. of this dehumidifier in space provided below. These numbers are
printed on the nameplate located behind the bucket.

Model No.

Serial No.

IM PORTANT: Keep a copy of your bill of sale. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period
should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all

receipts.

Register Your Product

The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed, and

returned to the Frigidaire Company.

Contents

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Warranty
Important Safety Instructions

Location
How It Works

Operation & Features
Fault Codes

Removing Collected Water
Care and Cleaning

Storage

Avoid Service Checklist

Operate dehumidifier only as instructed in this Owner's Guide. These instructions are not meant to
cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be

used when installing, operating, and maintaining any appliance.

DEHUMIDIFIER

P/N 66166044

DEHUMIDIFIER WARRANTY

Your product is protected by this warranty

Your appliance is warranted by Electrolux. Electrolux has authorized Frigidaire Consumer Services and their authorized servicers to perform service under this war-
ranty. Electrolux authorizes no one else to change or add to any of these obligations under this warranty. Any obligations for service and parts under this war-
ranty must be performed by Frigidaire Consumer Services or an authorized Frigidaire servicer.

WARRANTY FRIGIDAIRE, THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED THE CONSUMER WILL BE

PERIOD SERVICERS, WILL: RESPONSIBLE FOR:

FULL ONE-YEAR One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing parts of this Costs of service calls that are listed under NOR-
WARRANTY purchase date. appliance which prove to be defective in materials or I MAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.*

workmanship.

LIMITED 2ND-5TH
YEAR WARRANTY

(Sealed System)

*NORMAL

RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE CONSUMER

EXCLUSIONS

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

Second through fifth years
from original purchase
date.

This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the
items listed below.

1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product.

2. Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in accordance
with all local plumbing, electrical and/or gas codes.

3. Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose connections
or defects in house wiring.

4. 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 was shipped from the factory.

5. Damages to finish after installation.

6. Damage to unit after remove from packaging carton.

This warranty does not cover the following:

1. CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM

ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.
Note: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or

exclusion may not apply to you.

2. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material, or for appliances not in ordinary

household use. The consumer shall pay for such service calls.

3. Damages caused by services performed by persons other than authorized Frigidaire servicers; use of parts other than Frigidaire

Genuine Renewal Parts; obtained from persons other than such servicers; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate
power supply or acts of God.

4. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined.

Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period

should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts. This written warranty
gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state. Service under this warranty must be

obtained by following these steps, in order:

1. Contact Frigidaire Consumer Services or an authorized Frigidaire servicer.

2. If there is a question as to where to obtain service, contact our Consumer Relations Department at:

Repair or replace any parts in the Sealed Refrigeration
System (compressor, condenser, evaporator and tubing)

proves to be defective in materials or workmanship.

Diagnostic costs and any removal, transportation
and reinstallation costs which are required because

i of service. Costs for labor, parts and transportation

other than with respect to the Sealed Refrigeration
System.

CANADA
Frigidaire
RO. Box 21 2378

Augusta, GA 30917

800-444-4944

Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice. All warranties are made by Electrolux.

This warranty applies only in the 50 states of the U.S.A., Puerto Rico and Canada.

Electrolux Canada Group

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2

1-866-213-9397

FOR SERVICE CALL 1-800-444-4944.

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Important Safety
Instructions

Read all instructions before using this dehumidifier. To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons when using your dehumidifier, follow basic
precautions, including the following:

For Your Safety

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance. Read product labels for flammability and other warnings.

Avoid fire hazard or
electric shock. Do not use an extension
cord or an adaptor plug. Do not remove

grounding prong from power cord.

Grounding type
wall receptacle

not, under

Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug

Location

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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.

Child Safety Precautions

Electrical Information

For your safety and protection, this dehumidifier is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug on the power cord. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or

remove the round ground prong from the plug.

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.

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 sides 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 dehumi-
difier.

How It Works

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).

If the unit is switched off and needs to be switched on again, wait three minutes
before doing so.
Make sure the tank is fitted correctly otherwise unit will not turn on.

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OPERATION & FEATURES

Allow the unit to reach room temperature before operating.

To begin operating the dehumidifier, follow these steps:

1. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 110/120 volt AC outlet. Note the

POWER indicators will illuminate.

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.After a few seconds the unit will

display the actual room's relative humidity. This will be the case after each
and every change of setting.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. After a few dayswhen the Relative Humidity has declined, pressthe HUMIDITY

/_oorV buttons to choose a value between 35% to 80%, so the room is kept at a

comfortable concentration.Pressing the _, or V buttons will change the humidity selection
in 5% increments.If at any time you want to return to the CONTINUOUS Mode,
pressing the HUMIDITY V button will lower the Relative Humidity through the 5%

increments until the Continuous indicator is lit and the display reads CO.

4. You can also use the FAN SPEED button to change the fan speed to HIGH or LOW.
The indicator light will show the setting you have selected. A higher fan

speed will result in quicker moisture removal.

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, to extinguish the light simply press the FILTER button.

6. The TIMER function enables you to either startor stop the unit in the choice of
2 or 4 hours.Ifthe unit is running then selectingTIMER at 2 hours will turn the unit
off after 2 hours.Ifthe unit is offpressing the TIMER button and selecting say 4 hours,
the unit will turn on after 4 hours and remain working in the selected mode.The

POWER indicator must belit to make sure power is being supplied to the unit.

7. To shut the unitdown, pressthe ON/OFFbutton. Note:the power indicator will
still be litwhen the unit is turned off. Only removingthe plug will extinguish these

lights.

FAULT CODES

Ifthe display reads "FI" or "F2", a sensor has failed. Contact your Authorized
Frigidaire Service Center.