Friedrich Dehumidifier D30 User Manual

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DOE  
(D40 / D50 Only)  
In s t a lla t io n  
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Op e ra t io n Gu id e  
DEHUMIDIFIER  
MODELS  
115 Vo lts • 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  
only). For your future convenience, record the model information  
here.  
MODEL NUMBER  
SERIAL NUMBER  
PURCHASE DATE  
920-137-00 (01/02)  
 
Safety Precautions  
Read all instruction before using.  
I To prevent property damage or injury to the user or others, the following instructions myst be followed.  
I Incorrect operation due to ignoring instructions will cause harm or damage; the seriousness is classified by the  
following indications.  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.  
This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to properties only.  
I Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.  
Never do this.  
Always do this.  
WARNING  
WARNING  
Complete all grounding and  
installation requirements as  
described on page 5.  
Disconnect power cord from  
receptacle before servicing or  
cleaning.  
Do not use flammable fluids, solvents,  
abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents  
to clean the dehumidifier.  
It could cause electrical shock  
It could cause electrical shock  
It could cause fire or product  
or fire.  
or fire.  
damage hazard.  
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Do not plug the dehumidifier  
in until the outside of unit is  
completely dry.  
Do not use the water collected  
in the bucket for drinking  
purposes.  
Do not clean the dehumidifier  
while it is plugged in.  
It could cause electrical shock  
and personal injury hazard.  
It is not sanitary and could  
cause illness or personal injury  
hazard.  
It may cause electrical shock.  
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CAUTION  
CAUTION  
Be sure to block the wheels to  
prevent unit from falling when  
installed on a table or shelf.  
Be sure to replace bucket  
properly after emptying to  
prevent water from collecting  
on the floor.  
Make sure the dehumidifier is  
the correct size for the area  
you want to dehumidify.  
It may damage the dehumidifier  
or cause other damage or  
injury.  
Do not operate switches with  
wet hands.  
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.  
Do not install dehumidifier in  
an area where temperatures  
will fall below 65°F (18°C.)  
It may cause electrical shock.  
It should withstand around  
90 lbs (40kg) of weight.  
Low temperatures could cause  
coils to frost and unit may not  
start.  
Close all doors, windows and other outside  
openings to the room.  
Do not put a pet or house plant where it will be  
exposed to direct air flow.  
The dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed  
This may injure the pet or plant.  
area to be most effective.  
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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  
Shut-Off  
Light  
Fan Speed  
Humidistat  
Air Filter  
Cabinet  
Bucket  
Front  
Grille  
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 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  
3-prong  
grounding  
plug  
Ground  
prong  
Power  
supply  
cord  
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.  
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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 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. If 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.  
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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.  
When the bucket is full, pull out and  
empty it into a large sink or tub and  
then replace it properly.  
2. Place the dehumidifier directly 3. Attach a length of garden hose  
over drain.  
to the threaded bucket drain  
hose connection to carry water  
to the drain.  
The bucket has a threaded hose  
connection which can be left open.  
Drill a 1/4" (6.4 mm) hole in the  
center of the hose connection.  
Once opened, the hose connection  
will continually drain water from the  
bucket.  
When being attached to the bucket  
drain hose connection, be sure the  
hose doesnt kink or bend. It should  
lie flat from the dehumidifier to the  
drain.  
NOTE: The bucket must be  
positioned properly making sure  
slots on the back of bucket are  
positioned correctly.  
NOTE: The hose attachment will  
accept a standard garden hose  
filling. You can attach a screw-on  
cap to use the bucket without a  
hose.  
NOTE: The nozzle cannot be fixed  
after puncture. Use an ordinary  
garden hose cap to reclose if  
necessary.  
NOTE: Do not overtighten the hose  
when connecting it to the bucket.  
Use a rubber washer and tighten  
by hand firmly without stripping  
the plastic threads.  
Drill  
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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 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.  
12"  
12"  
Choosing the proper location for your dehumidifier  
Use the dehumidifier in a  
basement to help prevent  
moisture damage.  
Use the dehumidifier in  
laundry drying, bathing, and  
dishwashing areas which have  
excessive moisture.  
Use the dehumidifier to  
prevent moisture damage  
anywhere books are stored.  
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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  
coils annually.  
Electrical Shock Hazard  
Disconnect power supply cord from receptacle before  
performing any maintenance.  
You may want an Authorized Service Center to  
perform this annual checkup. (Cost of the inspection  
is the owners responsibility.)  
Be careful when cleaning the coils.  
Fins are sharp.  
OR  
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 for yourself.  
Cleaning the front 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.  
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Cleaning the air filter  
1-1. First, flex the filter at the lower right corner.  
Second, slide the upper right side to the left.  
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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!  
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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.  
WHAT TO DO  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
FIND YOUR PROBLEM HERE  
DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT  
OPERATE  
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.  
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.  
The Auto Shut-Off light is on.  
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.  
DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO  
MUCH  
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.  
Front grille may be dirty.  
Air movement through dehumidifier  
is blocked.  
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 the front grille.  
Dehumidifier will not turn off if Humidistat  
Humidistat is set at Max.  
is at Max.  
Frost will usually disappear within 60  
minutes.  
FROST APPEARS ON  
COILS  
Room temperature is too low.  
Room temperature is below 65°F  
(18°C.)  
This is a normal sound.  
Air is moving through the  
dehumidifier.  
FAN NOISE  
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Dehumidifier has been installed or  
restarted recently.  
DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT  
DRY THE AIR AS IT SHOULD  
The more moisture in the room air,  
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  
enough.  
Turn the knob to a higher number.  
Doors and windows may not be  
closed tightly.  
Check that all doors, windows, and  
other openings are securely close.  
Clothes dryer may be blowing  
moisture-laden air into the room.  
Install the dehumidifier away from  
the dryer. Dryer should be vented to  
the outside.  
Room temperature is too low.  
The unit will not effectively operate  
satisfactorily if the room  
temperature is below 65°F (18°C.)  
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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  
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 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 applicable 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 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 FRIEDRICH prior to  
repairs being made.  
Revised (01/02)  
P/NO. 3828A30059J  
920-137-00 (01/02)  
 

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