Fortress Technologies FDH2014 User manual

Brand: Fortress Technologies

Model: FDH2014

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

FDH1614

Dehumidifier

User Manual

Model: FDH1614/FDH2014

*Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

CONTENT

PAGE

SAFETY INSTRUCTION

PARTS DESCRIPTION

CONTROL PANEL

OPERATION INSTRUCTION

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION

TROUBLE SHOOTING

SPECIFICATION

WARRANTY

SAFETY INSTURCTION

1. To avoid electric shock, fire or injury, please read the user manual carefully before using the

appliance and keep it for future reference.

2. This appliance is for household use only. Please use suitable power source (220-240V~/50Hz).

3. Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.

4. Do not use the appliance under direct sunshine.

5. Please turn off the appliance when not in use otherwise it may result in danger.

6. Please turn off the appliance and unplug the socket when unattended otherwise it may result in

danger.

7. Keep the appliance away from children.

8. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been

given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the

hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance

shall not be made by children without supervision.

9. Children of less than 3 years should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously

supervised.

10. Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall only switch on/off the appliance provided

that it has been placed or installed in its intended normal operating position and they have been

given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the

hazards involved. Children aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall not plug in, regulate and

clean the appliance or perform user maintenance.

11. With any indication of malfunction (including power cords), please stop using the appliance

immediately to avoid hazard. Take it to the authorized service center for repair. Do not attempt to

repair or change any parts by yourself.

12. Please turn off and unplug the appliance before cleaning or maintenance.

13. Clean the surface of the appliance with a dry cloth. Do not use corrosive detergent or solvent to

clean. Do not swash the appliance with water.

14. Please turn off and unplug the appliance when not in use. Make sure the power is off before

pulling out the plug. Do not pull the cord.

15. When the appliance is not in use for a prolonged period, please turn it off, unplug it, pack it well,

and store it in dry cool place.

16. Forbid to put flammable and explosive objects around the appliance, and do not use the appliance

in an environment full of flammable gas and powder. Keep away from any fire and heat sources.

17. Please put the power cord in the right place in order to avoid tripping the appliance over.

18. Do not put any objects on the appliance and put the appliance below a socket-outlet.

19. Please keep the air inlet and the air outlet unblocked to minimize the risk of fire and malfunction.

20. Ensure no water or raindrop leak into the appliance in order to avoid electric shock. Do not put

flammable objects or wet clothes on the air outlet in order to avoid short circuit or fire.

21. Please do not place the air inlet or the air outlet near to curtains or walls when operation because

it will block the air current and cause fire. The appliance should be installed at minimum distant

of 10 cm from the wall or other obstacles.

22. To prevent spillage, please empty the water tank before relocating the appliance.

23. Do not tip the appliance to any side as escaping water could damage the appliance.

24. Please do not insert any objects into the air inlet or the air outlet in order to avoid electric shock.

25. After a period of operation, abnormal noise and uneven air volume may appeared because of dust

blocking airflow. It will disappear after cleaning the dustproof filter.

26. Do not use any bug sprays or other flammable cleaners on the appliance.

Note: To avoid any malfunction or damage, do not tilt or crossing place the appliance under any

operation.

PARTS DESCRIPTION

CONTROL PANEL

1. Humidity setting button

9. High wind speed indicator

2. Mode indicator

(continuous (CNT), humidity 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%)

10. Wind speed button

11. Low wind speed indicator

3. LED display

12. Power indicator

4. Timer indicator

13. ON/OFF button

5. Temperature display button

14. Water tank full indicator

6. ION- & UV indicator

15. Timer button

7. Dryer indicator

16. ION- & UV button

8. Dryer button

CONTROL PANEL

AMBIENT

HUMIDITY INDICATOR

WIND FLAP

HANDLE

AIR FILTER

(AIR INLET)

WATER LEVEL

DISPLAY

WATER TANK

ION- & UV

OPERATION INSTRUCTION

*Connect the power cord to the correct power supply (220-240V, ~50Hz).

1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the dehumidifier and the power indicator will be on. Press the

ON/OFF again to turn off the dehumidifier and the power indicator will be off.

2. Press the humidity setting button to set the desired dehumidifying mode: continuous (CNT),

humidity 40%, 50%, 60% or 70% and the relative mode indicator will be on.

3. Press the wind speed button to set the wind speed. The high wind speed indicator will be on if high

wind speed is selected. The low wind speed indicator will be on if low wind speed is selected.

4. Press the TIMER button in ON mode to set the auto off timer (1-24 hours) and the LED display

will show the set auto off time. The auto off timer will add 1 hour for each press. The LED display

will be returned to the room humidity after 8 seconds.

5. Press the temperature display button and the LED display will show the room temperature .The

LED display will be returned to the room humidity after 8 seconds.

6. Press the dryer button to turn on the dryer function and the dryer indicator will be on. The

dehumidifier will be operated in high wind speed and continuous dehumidifying, it could help to

dry the laundry.

7. Press the TIMER in OFF mode to set the auto on timer (1-24 hours) and the LED display will

show the set auto on time. The auto on timer will add 1 hour for each press.

8. Press ION- & UV button to start the function of ION- & UV and the ION- & UV indicator will be

on.

9. Ambient humidity indicator :

Blue light – room humidity > 70%

Green light – room humidity = 50%-70%

Red light – room humidity < 50%

Red light flash – water full alarm

DRAINAGE INSTRUCTION

While the water tank is full, the compressor and fan will stop operating and the water tank full indicator

will be on. Please empty the water tank.

*Disconnect the appliance from power source before removing the water tank.

1. Remove the water tank carefully.

2. Empty the water tank.

3. Insert the water tank gently back into the appliance.

CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE

1. Pull out the water tank (Fig.1).

2. Connect the drain hole with an 11mm inner diameter water tube (Fig.2).

*Please purchase the water tube.

3. Ensure another side of the water tube is in right place for continuous drainage.

*Note: Precautions should be taken to prevent the water tube from freezing in very cold weather

conditions.

4. Put the water tank back to its position. Otherwise, operation cannot be started.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Drain Hole

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION

* Please turn off and unplug the appliance before cleaning or maintenance.

Cleaning the air filter

1. Remove the washable filter and the active carbon filter.

*Notes: carbon filter is not washable.

2. Use a vacuum cleaner or tap the filter lightly for cleaning.

3. Make sure the filter is completely dry naturally before replacing.

4. Do not expose the filter to sunlight to avoid deforming the filter.

Cleaning the body

1. Use soft cloths to wipe the appliance clean.

2. Do not ever use volatile chemicals, gasoline, detergents, chemically treated cloths, or other

cleansing solutions. All these could possibly hurt the cabinet.

Storage

If the appliance is not used for a prolonged period of time, please:

1. Empty the water tank completely and wipe it clean and dry.

2. Unplug the appliance and tidy the power cord.

3. Clean the air filter.

4. Pack it well, and store it in dry cool place.

Note: To avoid any malfunction or damage, do not tilt or crossing place the appliance when storage.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

THE APPLIANCE DOES NOT OPERATE:

 Is the appliance plugged in?

 Is the house electricity on?

 Is the room temperature below 5 ℃ or above 32 ℃? If so, then it is out of the working range

of the appliance.

 Ensure the humidistat (or ON/OFF switch) is turned on.

 Check the water tank if it is positioned properly in the appliance, and make sure it is not full.

 Make sure the air inlet and outlet are not obstructed.

THE APPLIANCE SEEMS TO DO NOTHING:

 Q: Is the filter dusty or contaminated?

A: Remove the filter and clean it with warm water (below 40 ℃) every 2 weeks. Let it dry

naturally and replace it.

 Q: Is the air intake or outlet blocked up?

A: Please move the object away from the air intake or outlet.

 Q: Is the room humidity already quite low?

A: The dehumidifier shall not operate if the humidity setting is higher than the ambient

humidity.

THE APPLIANCE SEEMS TO OPERATE NON-STOP:

 Q: Do windows or doors open?

A: Please close the windows or doors when operating the dehumidifier.

 Q: Is there something in the room producing lots of humidity?

A: Please put these stuffs into another room, close the toilet lid and cover every glass of water.

THE APPLIANCE IS TOO NOISY:

 Check whether the appliance is sitting on a level surface.

THE APPLIANCE IS LEAKING:

 Make sure the appliance is working in good condition and does not tilt in position.

 If you are not using continuous drainage, make sure the water tank is empty or not full.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model No.

FDH1614

FDH2014

Rated Voltage

220V-240V~; 50Hz

At 30 ℃ 80%RH:

Dehumidifying Capacity

Power Consumption

16L/day

260W

20L/day

390W

At 26.7 ℃ 60%RH:

Dehumidifying Capacity

Power Consumption

7.8L/day

200W

9.8L/day

250W

Net Weight

11kg

12kg

Dimension (W x D x H)mm

336 x 210 x 569

Temp. range for use

C – 32

Water Tank Capacity

5 liters

WARRANTY

1. The product has 2 years warranty from the date of purchase.

2. The warranty shall not apply:

A. to any product subjected to misuse, alteration, act of God, improper handling, improper transport, improper testing

or unauthorized repair;

B. to cosmetic problems or defects which result from normal wear and tear under ordinary use yet not affecting the

performance or use of the product;

C. if the product is disassembled or altered;

D. to any packing, transportation, export / import tax or any related expenses.

3. CUSTOMER MUST PRESENT THE SALES INVOICE OR RECEIPT FOR 2 YEARS WARRANTY SERVICES.

4. Please bring along the product and sales invoice or receipt to our services center for warranty services during office hour:

Address : Unit A, 20/F, Yip Shing Industrial Centre, No.19, Yip Shing Street, Kwai Chung.

Service Hotline : (852) 2428 1500

Service Hours:

Monday-Friday : 9:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday : 9:00am - 4:00pm

Sunday & Public Holiday : Closed

5. To prevent circuit overload and fire, no more than one adaptor or one extension unit should be inserted into a socket outlet.

(Do not connect other appliances to the socket outlet supplying an electric heater.) No adaptor should be inserted into any

extension unit or vice versa.

6. Stop using an adaptor or an extension unit or a socket if its socket holes cannot firmly hold a plug if it is too hard to insert a

plug into it.

7. This appliance must be plugged into a specific 220V socket with no less than 10A provided. Please make sure the plug is

fully plugged-in before use. Do not use any adapter or extension cord; Never use the same supply socket for this appliance

and other appliances at the same time, in order to avoid damage to this appliance.

8. THE APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

ENVIRONMENT

Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official

collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help preserving the environment.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR COMPANY OR THE SUPPLIER BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY

DIRECT, INDIRECT, GENERAL SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR OTHER DAMAGES

ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,

DAMAGES FOR INJURY, LOSS OF PROPERTY, BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) OR FROM ANY

BREACH OF WARRANTY, EVEN IF OUR COMPANY OR SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF

SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO CASE SHALL OUR COMPANY OR SUPPLIER’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU

PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.

Specifications, designs and dimensions are subject to change without prior notice.

Fortress Technologies FDH2014 User manual

Brand: Fortress Technologies

Model: FDH2014

Type: User manual

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