Frigidaire FGAC5044W1 Use & Care Manual Download Page 2

Important Safety Instructions

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2019 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

All rights reserved.

WARNING

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

Power supply cord

with 3-prong grounding

plug

Grounding type wall

receptacle

WARNING

Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not

use an extension cord or an adaptor plug. Do

not remove any prong from the power cord.

Do  not,  under  any

circumstances, cut,

remove, or bypass the

grounding prong.

For your safety and protection, this dehumidifier is equipped with a three-prong grounding 

plug on the power cord. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round ground 

prong from the plug.
Your dehumidifier must be plugged directly into a properly grounded and polarized 

three-prong receptacle. lf 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 plug.

Never unplug the dehumidifier by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly 

and pull straight out from the receptacle.

WARNING

Electrical Information

Do not pinch, bend, or knot the power cord.

NOTE:

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DANGER!  Avoid Serious Injury or Death 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not direct airflow at fireplaces or other heat related sources as this could cause flare ups.

Do not climb on or place objects on the unit. Do not hang objects off the unit.
Do not place containers with liquids on the unit.

Turn off the dehumidifier at the power source when it will not be used for an extended period of time.

Operate the unit with air filter in place.

Do not block or cover the intake grille, discharge area and outlet ports.

Ensure that any electrical/electronic equipment is one yard away from the unit.

Do not use or store flammable gases near the unit.

This dehumidifier contains no user-serviceable parts. Always call an authorized Electrolux servicer for repairs.

Do not insert or place fingers or objects into the air discharge area or back grille of the unit.

Do not start or stop the dehumidifier by unplugging the power cord or turning off the power at the electrical box.

Do not cut or damage the power cord. Do not pull on the power cord.

If the power cord is damaged, it should only be replaced by an authorized Electrolux servicer.

In the event of a malfunction (sparks, burning smell, etc.), immediately stop the operation, disconnect the power cord, and call an authorized 

Electrolux servicer.

Do not operate the dehumidifier with wet hands. Do not drink any water from the dehumidifier.

CAUTION!  Avoid Injury or damage to the unit or other property

This USE & CARE MANUAL provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the dehumidifier only as instructed in this USE & CARE 

MANUAL. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be 

practiced when installing, operating, and maintaining any appliance. 

Child  Safety  Precautions

WARNING

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Destroy the carton, plastic bags, and any packing materials immediately after the dehumidifier is unpacked. Children should never use these items for play.

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Do not leave children unattended in an area where the appliance is operating. Do not allow them to sit or stand on the appliance.

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and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. 

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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.

Summary of Contents for FGAC5044W1

Page 1: ...res 5 Operating Instructions 5 10 Care And Cleaning 11 Storage 11 Normal Sounds 11 Before You Call 12 Major Appliance Limited Warranty 13 TABLE OF CONTENTS www frigidaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 www frigidaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 Use Care of your Dehumidifier All about the 16120100A13052 ...

Page 2: ...ke grille discharge area and outlet ports Ensure that any electrical electronic equipment is one yard away from the unit Do not use or store flammable gases near the unit This dehumidifier contains no user serviceable parts Always call an authorized Electrolux servicer for repairs Do not insert or place fingers or objects into the air discharge area or back grille of the unit Do not start or stop ...

Page 3: ...raw moisture from the air and air flows through the air outlet louvers into the room as dry warm air Moisture removed from air is collected in a bucket on the front of the dehumidifier The Compressor circuit has an automatic 3 minute time delayed start if the unit is turned off and on quickly This prevents overheating of the compressor and possible circuit breaker tripping Make sure the tank is fi...

Page 4: ... This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum 20 cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter unless authorized to do so by the FCC RF exposure statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standar...

Page 5: ...daire app WIFI BUTTON SETS FAN SPEED BUCKET FULL INDICATOR SETS TIMER MODE BUTTON Refer to the Quick Start Guide that came with your Smart Dehumidifier for detailed instructions on setting up your dehumidifier for connected operation from your smart phone or tablet 5 2019 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved Situation Quick Glance Light Behavior In Quiet or Continuous mode The light wi...

Page 6: ...e unit to reach room temperature before operating To begin operating the dehumidifier follow these steps 1 Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 115 volt AC outlet If the BUCKET FULL light is flashing remove the bucket and re install to reset the float switch NOTE Unit must be upright for one hour prior to operating NOTE 3 To use Quiet mode press the Mode button to choos Quiet mode The unit...

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Page 8: ...lecting 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 7 0 5 VHWWLQJ LUVW SUHVV 7 0 5 EXWWRQ WKHQ DGMXVW WLPHU VHWWLQJ E WDSSLQJ RU KROGLQJ WKH RU EXWWRQ WR change the delay timer at 0 5 hour increments up to 10 hours then by 1 hour increments up to 24 hours The control wi...

Page 9: ...hut down and the BUCKET FULL indicator will illuminate I WKH GLVSOD UHDGV WKH FRPPXQLFDWLRQ EHWZHHQ GLVSOD 3 DQG PDLQ FRQWURO 3 LV IDXOW RQWDFW RXU Authorized Frigidaire Service Center b Do not move the unit at this time otherwise water may spill on the floor c Press sides of bucket gently to unclip the bucket from the unit d Remove the bucket as shown in the photographs below and empty the bucket...

Page 10: ...ard the drain making sure that there are no kinks that will stop the water flowing g Place the end of the hose into the drain fig 4 h Select the desired humidity setting and fan speed on the unit for continuous draining to start 1 Check the seal between the hose and the drain connector If there is a small leak then replace the hose gasket and re tighten the hose 2 It is recommended that a Dehumidi...

Page 11: ...back grille and pull out the filter b Wash the filter with clean water then dry c Re install the filter Normal Sounds may have a high pitched chatter Today s high efficiency compressors during the dehumidification cycle High pitched Chatter The sound of dripping water may be heard during the dehumidification cycle Dripping Sound Sound of Rushing Air At the top of the unit you may hear the sound of...

Page 12: ...41 F 5 C SHH 2SHUDWLQJ RQGLWLRQV Refer to causes under DEHUMlDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH 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 ...

Page 13: ...UX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APP...

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