Fortress Technologies FDH1816 User manual

Dehumidifier
User Manual
Model: FDH1816
*Before operating the appliance, please read this manual
and all the safety instructions thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.

CONTENT
PAGE
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
1
PARTS DESCRIPTION
2
CONTROL PANEL
2
OPERATION INSTRUCTION
3
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION
5
TROUBLESHOOTING
6
SPECIFICATION
7
WARRANTY
8

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SAFETY INSTURCTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS –READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
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. (Please refer to
SPECIFICATION)
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. With any indication of malfunction, please stop using the appliance immediately to avoid hazard.
Contact the authorized service center for repair. Do not attempt to repair or change any parts by
yourself.
10.If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid hazard.
11.Please turn off and unplug the appliance before cleaning or maintenance.
12.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.
13.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.
14.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.
15.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.
16.Please put the power cord in the right place in order to avoid tripping the appliance over.
17.Do not put any objects on the appliance or put the appliance below a socket-outlet.
18.Please keep the air inlet and the air outlet unblocked to minimize the risk of fire and malfunction.
19.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.
20.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.
21.To prevent spillage, please empty the water tank before relocating the appliance.
22.Do not tip the appliance to any side as escaping water could damage the appliance.
23.Please do not insert fingers or any objects into the air inlet or the air outlet in order to avoid electric
shock.
24.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.
25.Do not use any bug sprays or other flammable cleaners on the appliance.
26.Do not use the appliance at any spillage area. When any water spilled/dropped into the applaince, it
may weaken the electical insulation, and may cause a fire or electric shock hazard.
27.Do not use the appliance for a prolonged period at high humidity environment because it will affect the
operation and insulating ability.
28.Please close windows before operation but make sure the appliance is located in a ventilated area in
order to help the appliance to release heat. Do not place the appliance in a narrow and confined space
(such as closet).
29.After the power is off, please wait for 3 minutes before restarting the appliance to protect the
compressor.
30.Please perform regular maintenance such as cleaning the air filter, checking the water tube.
31.The appliance must not be used to save the artwork, academic materials and other special purposes.
Note: To avoid any malfunction or damage, do not tilt or crossing place the appliance under any
operation.

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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

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OPERATION INSTRUCTION
*Connect the power cord to the correct power supply.
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 :
PRECAUTIONS
1. The humidity setting should not be set higher than the ambient humidity to operation.
2. When the water tank is full or the water tank full indicator is on, drain the water, and install the
empty water tank back to its position. The appliance can continue its operation.
3. The operational temperature range of this appliance is 5-32oC.
4. If the plug and power supply are in normal condition, and the dehumidifier does not start, please
unplug to wait for 10 minutes and restart the appliance (as it takes around 10 minutes to reposition).
If the appliance still does not start after 10 minutes, please contact the service center.
5. When the dehumidifier is in operation, the running compressor will get hot and the room
temperature will be increased. This is normal.
6. 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 oC.
Blue light –room humidity > 70%
Green light –room humidity = 50%-70%
Red light –room humidity < 50%
Red light flash –water full alarm

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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
The water tube may be frozen in cold weather which will affect the drainage.
Please make sure to install the water tube properly and avoid bending. If the drainage is not
smooth, it may cause water leakage and wet the floors or furnitures.
4. Put the water tank back to its position. Otherwise, operation cannot be started.
Note
The dehumidifying function will stop immediately after shutdown, but there are a small
amount of water will be discharged from the drain hole. When the appliance is not in use for
a prolonged period, please place it for one day before package and storage.
Do not use the appliance continuously for a long time in order to avoid overheat and cause
mechanical damage or hazard.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Drain Hole

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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 cloth 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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
THE APPLIANCE DOES NOT OPERATE:
Is the appliance plugged in?
Is the house electricity on?
Is the room temperature below 5oC or above 32oC? If so, then it is out of the working range of
the appliance.
Ensure the 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 oC) 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.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model No.
FDH1816
Power Supply
220V-240V~; 50Hz
At 30oC 80%RH:
Dehumidifying Capacity
Power Consumption
18L/day
390W
At 26.7oC 60%RH:
Dehumidifying Capacity
Power Consumption
11L/day
236W
Net Weight
12kg
Dimension (W x D x H)mm
336 x 210 x 569
Temp. range for use
5oC –32oC
Tank Capacity
5 liters

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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. All require for service, please contact Fortress Service Centre Hotline, Tel: [phone]
NOTES
This appliance must be plugged into a specific 220-240V socket. Please make sure the plug is
fully plugged-in before use. Do not use any adapter or extension cord.
This appliance is a high energy consumption product, please do not use it with other high energy
consumption products in the same supply socket.
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.