Location, How it w orks, Important saf ety instructions – FRIGIDAIRE 66129900901 User Manual
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4. The dehumidif ier must be installed on a level f loor that w ill support it
w ith a f ull bucket of w ater.
5. There should be a minimum of 12 inches clearance around the dehumi-
dif ier.
4. The dehumidif ier must be installed on a level f loor that w ill support it
w ith a f ull bucket of w ater.
5. There should be a minimum of 12 inches clearance around the dehumi-
dif ier.
Read a
all iinstructions b
bef ore u
using tthis d
dehumidif ier. To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons when using your dehumidifier, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
For Your Saf ety
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 Saf ety 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 Inf ormation
•
For your safety and protection, this dehumidifier is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug on the power cord. Do n
not, u
under a
any ccircumstances, ccut o
or
remove tthe rround g
ground p
prong ff rom tthe p
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 n
not u
use a
an e
ex tension ccord o
or a
an
adapter p
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.
Location
Selecting a
a L
Location
IM PORTA NT:
1. Dehumidif ier m
must b
be o
operated iin a
an e
enclosed a
area tto b
be m
most e
ef f ective.
Close a
all d
doors, w
w indow s, a
and o
other o
outside o
openings tto tthe rroom. T
The
ef f ectiveness o
of tthe d
dehumidif ier d
depends o
on tthe rrate a
at w
w hich n
new
moisture-lladen a
air e
ent
the
ers
rroom.
2. Place d
dehumidif ier iin a
a llocation tthat d
does n
not rrestrict a
airf low tthrough tthe
f ront o
of tthe u
unit o
or o
out o
of tthe llouvers o
on tthe llef t sside o
of ccabinet.
3. A d
dehumidif ier o
operating iin a
a b
basement w
w ill h
have llittle o
or n
no e
ef f ect iin
drying a
an a
adjacent e
enclosed sstorage a
area, ssuch a
as a
a ccloset, u
unless tthere
is a
adequate ccirculation o
of a
air iin a
and o
out o
of tthe a
area. IIt m
may b
be n
necessary
to iinstall a
a ssecond d
dehumidif ier iin tthe e
enclosed a
area ff or ssatisf actory
drying.
How It W orks
W hen 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.
ont of the dehumidifier.
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 ttype
w all rreceptacle
Pow er ssupply
cord w
w ith 3
3-p
prong
grounding p
plug
Do n
not, u
under
any ccircumstances,
cut, rremove,
or b
bypass tthe
grounding p
prong
f rom tthis p
plug.
Important Saf ety
Instructions
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