User Manual Frigidaire FFAP5033W1 high humidity 50 pint capacity dehumidifier

• User Manual - (English)

• Product Specifications Sheet - (English)

Table of contents

• Dehumidifier Features
• Care and Cleaning & Storage
• Normal Sounds
• Before You Call

Dehumidifier Features & Operating Instructions

User Manual

Dehumidifier Features

Operating Instructions

NOTE: Unit must be upright for one hour prior to operating.

1. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 115 volt AC outlet.

NOTE: If the "BUCKET FULL" light is on, remove the bucket and re-install to reset the float switch.

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. In the CONTINUOUS mode, the unit will only display CO and not the room humidity. 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 days when the Relative Humidity has declined, press the HUMIDITY or buttons to choose a value between 35% to 85%, so the room is kept at a comfortable humidity. Pressing the or buttons will change the humidity selection in 5% increments. 5 seconds after you have set the desired humidity, the readout will display the actual room humidity. If at any time you want to return to the CONTINUOUS Mode, pressing the HUMIDITY button will lower the Relative Humidity through 5% decrements until the display reads CO.

4. You can also use the FAN SPEED button to change the fan speed to Hi, Med or Lo. 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 and replaced, simply press the Filter reset button to extinguish the light.

6. The TIMER function enables you to either Delay Start or Delay Stop the unit in the choice from 0.5 hour to 24 hours. If the unit is running, then selecting Timer will turn the unit off in the hours that will be set (Delay Stop). If the unit is off, then selecting Timer will turn the unit on in the hours that will be set (Delay Start). TIMER setting: First press TIMER button, then adjust timer setting, by tapping or holding the or button to change the delay timer at 0.5 hour increments, up to 10 hours, then by 1 hour increments up to 24 hours. The control will count down the time remaining (8,7.5,7, etc.) until the unit either starts or stops. For the Delay Start, the fan speed and humidity maintained will be the same as previous setting. After TIMER setting finishes, pressing TIMER button again at any time will stop the TIMER function. The Delay Start/Stop Feature will work until the unit either starts or stops. Once that happens the above steps have to be repeated.

2. Before entering TIMER setting, make sure pressing HUMIDITY or button sets one desired room humidity first.

7. Press PUMP button, the unit will enter water pump mode. Pump Mode Indicator will be on. When the water tank is full of water, the pump will start to pump water automatically. The pump will stop automatically after the water tank have been empty.

NOTE:

• Pump drain hose must be well connected for this mode
• If the Pump indicator and Bucket Full indicator flash simultaneously, after pressing the Pump button, check if pump drain hose in the bucket is installed properly.

8. To shut the unit down, press the ON/OFF button.

Note: After a power outage, the unit will memorize the last setting and return the unit to the same setting once power is restored.

Fault Codes

1. If the display reads "AS" or "ES" , a sensor has failed. Contact your Authorized Frigidaire Service Center.

2. If the display reads "EC" , check the following operating conditions. Outlet voltage should be 115V±10% and the surrounding temperature should be with in the range of 41 °F to 89 °F. Unplug the unit and plug it in again under normal operating conditions. If the "EC" code persists, contact your Authorized Frigidaire Service Center.

3. If the display reads “E4”, the communication between display PCB and main control PCB is faulty. Contact your Authorized Electrolux Service Center.

4. If the display reads "PU", check the following operating conditions: a. Make sure the pump drain hose is well connected. b. Check that the hose is not blocked, kinked or frozen. c. Remove and empty the water bucket to check the bucket pickup for blockage of dirt or alge. d. Turn off the unit and restart it under normal operating conditions. e. Unplug the unit and plug it in again under normal operating conditions. If the "PU" code persists, contact your Authorized Frigidaire Service Center.

Note:

Removing Collected Water

1. Emptying the Bucket:

WARNING: Discard water from bucket. Water is not potable and cannot be used for drinking.

2. Continuous Drainage:

NOTE:

3. Pump function:

To remove pump drain hose:

Care and Cleaning & Storage

Care and Cleaning

2. Cabinet

Storage

When unit is not in use, unplug and use the cord wrap shown for your model type.

Normal Sounds

Before You Call

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 workmanship or materials in this appliance.

DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT OPERATE.

• Wall plug disconnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
• House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit breaker.
• Water in the bucket has reached its preset level. Dehumidifier automatically turns off when this occurs. Empty bucket and return bucket to position.
• 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, Select 'CONTINUOUS' by using the humidity button or knob. After the dehumidifier starts, reset the control to the desired setting.
• Bucket not installed properly. See “Removing Collected Water“.
• Dehumidifier is not turned on. Turn unit on.
• "BUCKET FULL“ light is on. Remove bucket, empty water and re-install correctly.

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.
• Dehumidifier is in the CONTINUOUS mode and will remain on in this mode, use the humidity button or knob to set a RH% higher level.

DEHUMIDIFIER IS OPERATING BUT ROOM IS NOT DRY ENOUGH.

• Humidity setting is too high. Press the HUMIDITY button or rotate knob to a lower setting or choose CONTINUOUS for maximum dryness.
• 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 the air outlet is blocked. See “Selecting a Location“.
• Room temperature is too low. Unit will not operate satisfactorily if the room temperature is below 41 °F(5 °C). See “Operating Conditions“.
• Refer to causes under DEHUMlDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH.

FROST APPEARS ON COILS BEHIND THE FILTER

• 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 41 °F (5 °C).

FAN NOISE.

• Air is moving through the dehumidifier. This is a normal sound.