Fortress Technologies FDH1214 User manual

Fortress Technologies
Brand
Fortress Technologies
Model
FDH1214
Category
Dehumidifiers
Type
User manual
Dehumidifier
User Manual
Model: FDH1214
*Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
CONTENT
PAGE
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
1
PARTS DESCRIPTION
2
CONTROL PANEL
2
OPERATION INSTRUCTION
3
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION
5
TROUBLE SHOOTING
6
SPECIFICATION
7
WARRANTY
8
1
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 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
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operation.
PARTS DESCRIPTION
CONTROL PANEL
Defrost
Indicator
Timer
Indicator
LED Display
Operating
Indicator
Tank Full
Indicator
Timer Button
ON/OFF
Button
Up/Down Button
Defrost
Power
Tank Full
Up
Down
ON/OFF
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3
OPERATION INSTRUCTION
*Connect the power cord to the correct power supply (220-240V, ~50Hz).
1. ON/OFF button
When the dehumidifier is plugged in, it will go into standby mode, and the power indicator will
begin to flash. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the dehumidifier, and the power indicator will be
on. Press the ON/OFF button again to turn off the dehumidifier, and the power indicator will begin
to flash.
2. Humidity setting
Press the Up/Down button to set the humidity (a range of CO, 30% to 80%.). After start-up, the
LED display will show the default value “CO”. Press the Up/Down button to change the value. For
each press, the set humidity will be increased / decreased by 5%. The LED display will show “CO”
and the dehumidifier will be operated continuously. The LED display will be returned to the room
humidity after 5 seconds, humidity setting will be completed.
Effect of humidity setting to operation state:
If the appliance is operated in continuous dehumidifying mode, its operation will not be
influenced by the change of ambient humidity.
If the appliance is operated in non-continuous dehumidifying mode, humidity control system
will be started in 5 minutes after start-up. If the setting-up humidity is 3% higher than actual
humidity, the compressor will be stopped, but the fan will keep working. If the setting-up
humidity is 3% lower than actual humidity, the compressor will be restarted.
3. Timer button
Auto off timer (1-24 hours) can be set. Press the TIMER button, the timer indicator will begin to
flash, and the LED display will flash and show the setting-up time. Press the UP/DOWN button in 5
seconds to set the auto off timer. For each press, the set auto off time will be increased / decreased
by 1 hour. The LED display will be returned to the room humidity after 5 seconds, auto off timer
setting will be completed.
PRECAUTIONS
1. The dehumidifier shall not operate if the humidity setting is higher than the ambient humidity.
2. When the tank is full or the tank full indicator illuminates, drain the water, and install the empty
tank back to its position, so the appliance can continue its operation.
3. After the power is off, wait for 3 minutes before restarting the appliance to protect the compressor.
4. The operational temperature range of this appliance is 5-35
o
C.
5. If the plug and power supply are in normal condition, the dehumidifier still does not start, please
wait for 10 minutes and restart the appliance (because it takes around 10 minutes to reposition). If
the appliance still does not start after 10 minutes, please contact the service agent for repair.
6. When the dehumidifier is in operation, the running compressor will get hot and the room
temperature will be increased. This is normal.
7. The built-in defrosting sensor detects room temperature and will cease the operation of the
compressor for about 10 minutes when room temperature is below 15
o
C. Defrost indicator will be
turned on when the appliance is in the function of defrosting.
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DRAINAGE INSTRUCTION
While the tank is full, the compressor and the fan will stop operating, and the tank full indicator will be
on. Please empty the tank.
*Please turn off and unplug the appliance before removing the tank.
1. Remove the tank carefully.
2. Empty the tank.
3. Insert the tank gently back into the appliance.
CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE
1. Turn off and unplug the appliance, then pull out the tank.
2. Take off the hose stopper in the tank and plug it in the water outlet. (Fig. 1)
3. Use a knife or forceps to remove the drain hole. (Fig. 2)
4. Connect the drain hole with an 12mm inner diameter water tube. (Fig. 3)
* Please purchase the water tube.
5. Put the tank back to its position.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Hose stopper
Drain hole
Water tube
5
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION
* Please turn off and unplug the appliance before cleaning or maintenance.
Cleaning the air filter
1. Remove air inlet grille.
2. Remove air filter from the air inlet grille.
3. Clean the air filter with vacuum cleaner or tap filter
lightly for cleaning and let it dry naturally.
4. Insert the air filter into the appliance till reach its
original position.
5. 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 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.
Air filter
Air inlet grille
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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 35 ℃? If so, then it is out of the working range
of the appliance.
Ensure the ON/OFF switch is turned on.
Check the 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 become
to 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 tank is empty or not full.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model No.
FDH1214
Power Supply
220V-240V~; 50Hz
Rated Power
165W
At 30 ℃ 80%RH:
Dehumidifying Capacity
12L/day
At 26.7 ℃ 60%RH:
Dehumidifying Capacity
6.5L/day
Net Weight
9.8kg
Dimension (W x D x H)mm
325 x 248 x 475
Temp. range for use
5
o
C – 35
o
C
Tank Capacity
2.5 liters
8
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.
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Fortress Technologies FDH1214 User manual

Fortress Technologies
Brand
Fortress Technologies
Model
FDH1214
Category
Dehumidifiers
Type
User manual
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