Frigidaire Dehumidifier 327000009 User Manual

OWNER’S GUIDE  
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.____________________________________________________  
IMPORTANT: 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  
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Important Safety Instructions  
Location  
3
How It Works  
4
Operating Steps  
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5-6  
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Dehumidifier Features  
Removing Collected Water  
Care and Cleaning  
Avoid Service Checklist  
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Operate dehumidifier only as instructed in this Owners 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 327000009 (0011)  
 
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:  
Important Safety  
Instructions  
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.  
Child Safety Precautions  
Avoid fire hazard or  
• 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.  
electric shock. Do not use an extension  
cord or an adaptor plug. Do not remove  
grounding prong from power cord.  
Grounding type  
wall receptacle  
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.  
Do not, under  
any circumstances,  
cut, remove,  
or bypass the  
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.  
grounding prong  
from this 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:  
Location  
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 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 left side 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.  
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.  
How It Works  
© 1996 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.  
All rights reserved.  
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The bucket has a hose/drain connection. The dehumidifier should be kept in  
operation as long as excess moisture is present in the room air.  
Operating Steps  
To begin operating the dehumidifier, follow these steps:  
1. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 110/120 volt AC outlet.  
Note: Before operating this unit, see the “Removing Collected Water” section  
for proper placement of the bucket. Model will not operate if the bucket is not  
properly positioned in the unit.  
2. When first using the dehumidifier, turn the Humidistat Control clockwise to the  
MAX.DRY position. The unit will run continuously at this setting.  
3. Press the Fan Speed Button to HI. The HI setting is recommended for faster  
moisture removal.  
4. Allow the dehumidifier to operate at the above settings for three to four days.  
After this time, adjust the controls as needed. See below.  
Humidistat Control  
Dehumidifier Features  
The Humidistat Control automatically starts dehumidifier when humidity is  
excessive. When humidity has been reduced to the comfort level set on the control,  
the unit turns off.  
When first using dehumidifier, turn Humidistat Control clockwise to MAX.DRY. Unit  
will run continuously at this setting. Operate dehumidifier at the MAX.DRY setting  
for three to four days. During this time, observe the dampness conditions in the  
area being dried. When the sweating has stopped and the dampness odors are  
gone, adjust Humidistat Control to the position between OFF and MAX.DRY that  
provides a “dryness” condition suitable to your needs/comfort.  
Fan Speeds  
The Fan Speed adjusts fan speed. When humidity has been reduced to the desired  
level and quiet operation is preferred, press Fan Speed to LO.  
Moisture Removal  
At first, the dehumidifier will remove large amounts of moisture. It will continue to  
do so until the relative humidity is reduced to a point where moisture damage will  
not occur. Then, the amount of moisture removed from the air will be a lot less. This  
indicates the dehumidifier is operating effectively and is maintaining the relative  
humidity at the desired level. Judge the performance of the dehumidifier by the  
elimination of dampness and dampness odors, not by the amount of water being  
deposited in the bucket. When bucket has filled with water, unit will turn off. All  
models feature an Automatic Shut-Off light that will glow until bucket is emptied  
and returned to the proper position.  
Operating Conditions  
All models will operate if the room teperature is greater than 65°F (18°C). Models with  
a moisture removal capacity greater than 40 pints per 24 hours will operate satisfactorily  
at a temperature no lower than 50°F (10°C). If conditions less than those stated or the  
humidity is low the dehumidifier should be turned off. See “Frost Control”.  
(Hi-Speed)  
(Low-Speed)  
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Operating Conditions (Continued)  
Dehumidifier Features  
A dehumidifier will not eliminate frost on windows during winter. The dehumidifying coil  
normally operates above freezing temperatures and cannot prevent moisture from  
condensing on the inside of a window pane that is below freezing.  
(continued)  
TIP: It may be helpful to use a dehumidifier in the kitchen or laundry area where  
the humidity is high. Reducing humidity in these areas may reduce frost on  
windows in other parts of the home.  
Frost Control  
The Frost Control feature prevents frost or ice from remaining on the dehumidifying  
coil for an extended period of time. When frost formation occurs, this control turns  
off the compressor. The fan continues to run, causing any frost or ice to melt.  
Dehumidifier will then resume normal operation.  
Frost Control is also designed to prevent excessive on-off cycling. Under certain  
conditions this may allow frost to remain on coil for some time before the  
compressor turns off and the frost is cleared.  
Bucket and Float Installation  
Removing Collected  
Water  
All models are supplied with a bucket, which is conveniently tucked into the front  
of the unit to accumulate water removed from the air, or use the built-in hose  
connection to carry water directly to a drain.  
When using the bucket the Automatic Shut-Off switch is activated by a float. The  
Automatic Shut-Off switch stops the unit before the bucket overflows, and turns  
the unit on again after the bucket is emptied and replaced.  
The bucket and float must be installed correctly for proper operation (Figure 1).  
Figure 1  
1. Grasp bucket from both sides at the bottom, gently lift up and slide halfway out  
until handle is exposed. See Figure 2.  
2. Grab handle and slide bucket away from unit. See Figure 3.  
3. After emptying the collected water, slide bucket back into place.  
4. Be sure bucket is in place.  
Bucket Removal  
Figure 3  
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Figure 2  
 
Direct Draining  
Direct Draining  
If you want the water to flow directly to a drain, you must first remove the hose cap  
(Figure 2). To remove hose cap, use a standard screwdriver and turn counter-  
clockwise. Connect any standard garden hose to the bucket connection, or  
place the dehumidifier over the drain. A standard garden hose has a 3/4”  
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(19 mm) diameter connection with 11 ¼ inch threads per inch.  
Note: When using either of the above direct draining methods, you must first drill  
a 3/8” (10 mm) hole in the center of the bucket connection. (For ease of drilling use  
locating mark to center drill bit for hole (Figure 3).) This will allow water to flow  
freely through the connection. To reseal the hose connection to the bucket, use any  
standard hose end cap. The hose cap cannot be used to reseal the hole.  
Locating  
Hole  
Figure 5  
Figure 4  
Proper Care  
Before cleaning, be sure to turn off and unplug unit.  
Care and Cleaning  
1.  
2.  
Dust outer cabinet with an oil-free cloth, or wash with warm water.  
Use a vacuum cleaner and brush attachment to clean grill.  
Note: Fan motor has been permanently lubricated at the factory.  
Air passing through dehumidifier may carry quantities of dust, lint and fungus  
spores. Much of this matter will be deposited on the coil and then flushed away  
by natural drainage.  
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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 workman-  
ship or materials in this appliance.  
Avoid Service Checklist  
OCCURRENCE  
SOLUTION  
DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT OPERATE.  
Plug is disconnected from outlet. 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. Dehumidifier automatically shuts off when  
selected amount of moisture has been removed from the air. If you want to remove more  
moisture, turn the Humidistat Control to MAX.DRY. After the dehumidifier starts, reset the  
control to the desired setting.  
Bucket not installed properly. See “Removing Collected Water.”  
Water in the bucket has reached its preset level. Dehumidifier automatically turns off when this  
occurs. Empty bucket and return bucket to position.  
Dehumidifier is not turned on. Turn the Humidistat Control to MAX.DRY.  
DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH.  
Windows or doors near dehumidifier are open to outdoors. Close all windows or doors to outside.  
Area to be dehumidified is too large. Check with your dealer to see if capacity is adequate.  
Air movement through dehumidifier is blocked. Grill may be dirty. Use brush attachment of  
vacuum cleaner to clean grill. See “Care and Cleaning.” Dehumidifier must be placed in a space  
that does not restrict air flowing into the rear coil or out of the front grill.  
Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently. The higher the moistuire in the room, the  
longer the dehumidifier will operate.  
Humidistat Control is set at MAX.DRY. Dehumidifier will not turn off if Humidistat Control  
is at MAX.DRY.  
DEHUMIDIFIER IS OPERATUNG BUT  
ROOM IS NOT DRY ENOUGH.  
Humidistat Control is set too low. Turn the Humidistat Control to a higher setting.  
Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently. The higher the moisture in the room air, the  
longer it takes for the room air to become dry.  
Dehumidifier does not have sufficient clearance to operate. Air flow to front grill is blocked. See  
“Selecting a Location.”  
Room temperature is too low. Unit will not operate satisfactorily if the room temperature is below  
65°F (18°C). See “Operating Conditions.”  
Refer to causes under DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH.  
FROST APPEARS ON COILS ABOVE  
BUCKET OR DRIP TRAY.  
Dehumidifier has been turned on recently. This is normal due to refrigerant rushing through the  
coil. Frost will usually disappear within 60 minutes.  
Room Temperature is too low. All models will operate satisfactorily at temperatures greater than  
65° F (18°C). Models with a moisture removal greater than 40 pints per 24 hours will operate  
satisfactorily at a temperature no lower than 50°F (10°C). See “Operating Conditions”.  
NOISE IS LIKE A FAN.  
Air is moving through the dehumidifier. This is a normal sound.  
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CERTIFIED RATING  
WATER REMOVAL  
When the actual seal is affixed to a dehumidifier and the water removal capacity rating for  
that dehumidifier appears in the AHAM Certification Directory, it signifies that the rating  
is certified by Frigidaire Company and verified by the Association of Home Appliance  
Manufacturers as complying with American National Standard B149.1.  
AHAM  
association of home  
appliance manufacturers  
Manufacturer Certified to ASSOCIATION  
OF HOME APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS  
ANSI/AHAM DH-1-1992  
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