Important Safety Instructions; Location; How It W Orks - Frigidaire 66166042 Owner's Manual

Important Saf ety
Instructions
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 t t ype
w all r r eceptacle
Do n n ot, u u nder
any c c ircumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass t t he
grounding p p rong
from t t his p p lug.
Pow er supply
cord w w ith 3 3 -p p rong
grounding p p lug

Location

How It Work s
Read a a ll i i nstructions b b efore u u sing t t his d d ehumidifier. 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.
Child Safety Precautions
• 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.
Electrical Information
• For your safety and protection, this dehumidifier is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug on the power cord. Do n n ot, u u nder a a ny c c ircumstances, c c ut o o r
remove the round ground p p rong from the p p lug.
• 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 p p lug.
• 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 a L L ocation
IM PORTA NT:
1. Dehumidifier m m ust b b e o o perated i i n a a n e e nclosed a a rea t t o b b e m m ost e e ffective.
Close a a ll d d oors, w w indow s, a a nd o o ther o o utside o o penings t t o t t he r r oom. T T he
effectiveness of the dehumidifier depends on the rate at w w hich new
moisture-l l aden a a ir e e nt
2. Place d d ehumidifier i i n a a l l ocation t t hat d d oes n n ot r r estrict a a irflow t t hrough t t he
f f r r o o n n t t o o f f t t h h e e u u n n i i i t t o o r r o o u u t t o o f f t t h h e e l l l o o u u v v e e r r s s o o n n t t h h e e s s i i d d e e s o o f f c c a a b b i i i n n e e t t . . .
3. A dehumidifier operating in a basement w ill h h ave little or no effect i i n
drying a a n a a djacent e e nclosed s s torage a a rea, s s uch a a s a a c c loset, u u nless t t here
is a a dequate c c irculation o o f a a ir i i n a a nd o o ut o o f t t he a a rea. I I t m m ay b b e n n ecessary
to i i nstall a a s s econd d d ehumidifier i i n t t he e e nclosed a a rea f f or s s atisfactory
drying.
4. The dehumidifier must be installed on a level floor that w ill support it 4. The dehumidifier must be installed on a level floor that w ill support it
w ith a full bucket of w ater. w ith a full bucket of w ater.
5. There should be a minimum of 12 inches clearance around the dehumi- 5. There should be a minimum of 12 inches clearance around the dehumi-
difier. difier.
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 fr
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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ers the r r oom.
ont of the dehumidifier.