Frigidaire EC300W-FA User manual

Manual v1.5
Evaporative Air Cooler
EC300W-FA
Owner’s Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Register Your Product Online............................................................................... 3
Safety Information & Warnings ........................................................................... 4
Parts List............................................................................................................... 6
Features ............................................................................................................... 7
Operating Instructions ......................................................................................... 8
Filling The Water Tank ......................................................................................... 9
Using The Remote Control................................................................................. 11
Control & Display Panels.................................................................................... 12
Cleaning and Maintainance ............................................................................... 15
Product Storage ................................................................................................. 15
Troubleshooting................................................................................................. 16
Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty ..................................................................... 17
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
NO
EC300W-FA
RATED VOLTAGE
120 V
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RATED FREQUENCY
60 Hz
RATED POWER
110W
NOISE
≤60dB
AIRFLOW
600CFM
DIMENSIONS
15.37”×13.46”×35.33”
NET WEIGHT
17.64 lbs.
WARRANTY
1 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
Frigidaire is a registered trademark of Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Manufactured under license by:
NewAir, LLC
6600 Katella Ave, Cypress, CA 90630
Comments/questions:
[e-mail] | 855-963-9247

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SAFETY INFORMATION & WARNINGS
In order to use the product safely and to avoid any danger caused
by wrong operation, please pay close attention to the warnings
and instructions in this manual.
•This appliance can only be used by children ages 8 and up. Children should
not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be
done by children without supervision.
•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they are under constant supervision or given instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid hazards.
•If the product experiences any type of failure, please notify the
manufacturer. Do not disassemble or replace the parts. Disassembly or
modification without permission will affect both the safety and warranty of
the product.
•Do not touch the power cord plug with wet hands. There is a risk of
electrocution.
•Never insert wooden sticks, metal sticks, or other objects into the inlet or
outlet. It may cause leakage, short circuit, or damage to the product.
•Do not spray insecticides and flammable sprays around the product. It may
cause damage to the product.
•Do not pull the cord when removing the power plug. It may cause power
cord damage, electric shock and other hazards.
•If you notice an unpleasant smell or hear abnormal noises during use,
immediately stop using product and unplug from the power source.
•Do not use an exposed or damaged power cord. It may cause electric
shock, short circuit, or fire.
•The water level of the tank should never exceed the maximum level line
and should not be lower than the minimum level line (observable within
the tank) when the evaporative cooling function is turned on.

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•After water is filled, do not tilt while placing or moving to prevent
splashing.
•If you know the product will be stored for a while, turn it off and
disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
•Only use standard power outlets for this unit. The power
voltage must match the voltage on the nameplate of the
unit. Please confirm the voltage before plugging the unit
into the wall.
•During evaporative cooling mode, do not attempt to install the air filter or
cooling pad. This may cause water to spray out of the air outlet.
•The appliance is only for household and indoor use.
•This appliance has a polarized plug (one prong is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized
outlet in only one way. If the plug does not fit both ways, please contact a
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to tamper with this safety feature in
any way.
•Warning: Always disconnect the power plug from the outlet before
servicing or cleaning the appliance.
•Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan
with any solid-state speed control device.

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PARTS LIST
1. Top loading reservoir
11. Front cover
2. Top cover
12. Vertical louver
3. Left cover
13. Back cover
4. Water pump side lever (raised)
14. Right cover
5. Water pump side lever (lowered)
15. Power cord storage
6. Water tank latch
16. Water gauge
7. Water tank
17. Remote control
8. Casters
18. Dustproof filter
9. Remote control receiver
19. Cooling pad
10. Horizontal louver
20. Power cord

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FEATURES
1. 2 in 1 Evaporative cooler and fan
2. Timing function: 1H, 2H, 4H, 8H
3. Remote control
4. Water can be added from the top or by accessing the lower tank
5. Water pump protection
6. Four fan speed levels: High, Medium, Low, and Silent
7. Four modes: Normal, Natural, and Sleep
8. Touch button control with LED display
9. Automatic horizontal swinging, manual vertical swinging
10. Universal roller design; easy to move
11. Air dry function
12. Smart memory for unexpected power outage
13. Automatic shut off after 15 hours of continuous operation
14. Power and shutdown button sound reminder

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
After removing the product from the box, remove the stopper as shown in Fig.
1, then slide the side lever to the bottom so that the pump extends down into
the tank to allow for evaporative cooling operation.
(Fig. 1) (Fig. 2)

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FILLING THE WATER TANK
If you want to use the evaporative cooling function, you need to add water to
the tank. Water can be filled from the top or the bottom:
1. From the top: First open the top loading reservoir, and then slowly pour
water into the tank (Fig. 3 & 4). Once full, return the cover to its original
position. Make sure to check the water level indicator in front of the unit
so as to not fill water beyond maximum level.
Open the top loading reservoir (Fig. 3)
Fill water (Fig. 4)
3. Accessing the water tank (bottom): Before adding water to the water tank,
first slide the side lever to the top to raise the water pump to the top of
the tank:
•Undo the latches on both sides (Fig. 5)
•Lift the top half of the unit and slowly pour water into the tank (Fig. 6).
After adding water:
•Place the top half of the unit back on top of the water tank
•Fasten the side latches
•Slide the side lever down to move the tank to the bottom.

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(Fig. 5) (Fig. 6)
4. When filling the water tank, please note
the level indicator in front of the unit
(Fig. 7)
a. Do not fill the water beyond the
maximum water level (Fig. 7).
b. Please remember to use clean tap
water.
c. Tip: It is normal if the device has a
slight odor or the water in the tank
has a slight discoloration when it is
used for the first time.
(Fig. 7)

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
The EC300W-FA is equipped with a remote control. A CR2032 3V coin-type
replacement battery is included for your convenience.
Pull on the back bottom of the remote
control to separate the battery
compartment. Insert the included 3V
CR2032 battery.
Please point to the EC300W-FA receiver
when using the remote control.
If the battery voltage is low, please open
the battery cover as shown in Fig.6 and
replace with a new battery (CR2032).
Please note the positive pole and the
negative pole of the battery; then insert
the battery compartment back into the
remote control.
(Fig. 6)

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CONTROL & DISPLAY PANELS
Note: The unit will beep twice when the unit is plugged in, then the unit will
enter standby mode. Press the power button to begin operation.
FAN SPEED BUTTON
The fan speed can be changed by pressing the Fan Speed button.
The sequence scrolls through: Silent → Low → Medium → High.
EVAPORATIVE COOLING BUTTON
Before activating evaporative cooling, make sure you slide the side
lever down to lower the water pump into the water tank. After
doing so, press this button to turn On/Off evaporative cooling. Press this
button once to activate evaporative cooling, and by doing so, the pump turns
on. Press this button again to turn off evaporative cooling, and so on.
OSCILLATION BUTTON
With the power on, press this button to turn on the oscillation
function that oscillates the blades from the left to the right.

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TIMER BUTTON
When you press this button, the timer cycles in the following
sequence: 1H → 2H → 4H → 8H → Off
MODE BUTTON
Press this button to switch between Normal, Nature, and Sleep
mode (Nature and Sleep modes are unavailable at Silent fan
speed):
a) Normal Mode:Steady fan speed
b) Nature Mode:Variable fan speed
c) Sleep Mode:Imitates Nature Mode, but fan speed will decrease every 30
minutes
LOW WATER LEVEL ALERT
If the unit detects no water continuously one minute after evaporative cooling
is turned on, evaporative cooling will turn off and the unit will beep for 10
seconds, indicating there is no water in the tank.
SEPARATE POWER OFF FUNCTION
If the water pump is raised from the tank, evaporative cooling mode will turn
off immediately. You will not be able to use evaporative cooling while the
pump is raised from the tank, but other functions can still be used.
AIR DRY FUNCTION
a) If you’re ready to store the unit and want to dry the cooling pad and air
filter after using the evaporative cooling function, you can press and hold
the “fan speed” button for 3 seconds to start the air dry function.

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b) When air dry function starts, the fan will run at high speed for 20 minutes.
The high-speed LED will continuously blink every 0.5 seconds for 20
minutes until the unit turns off automatically once the air dry function is
finished.
c) When using the dry function, all other buttons stop working except the
“On/Off” button. If you turn off the unit before the 20-minute drying cycle
has completed, you’ll need to re-run the air dry program again.
POWER FAILURE MEMORY FUNCTION
In the event of a power outage, the unit will beep 10 times when turned on,
and will pause for 30 seconds before resuming the last mode it was in.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF FUNCTION
For your safety, the unit will automatically turn off after 15 hours of continuous
operation when the timer function is not being used.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
1. Do not use chemical agents for cleaning.
2. Always unplug the power cord before cleaning the device to prevent
possible electrocution.
3. If dust accumulates on the outer surface of the unit, please wipe with a
damp soft cloth. Use a water and a soap mixture to clean the exterior.
4. Remove the cooling pad from the unit and check to make sure the cooling
pad is in good condition. If the pad is cracked, it will need to be replaced.
Wipe the interior clean with a damp soft cloth.
5. Rinse the cooling pad completely with clean water. Use a soft cloth to dry.
6. For a more thorough cleaning, use a mixture of water with a couple
teaspoons of distilled white vinegar or lemon juice.
7. Do not use gasoline, thinner, or any substance that may damage the unit
8. Change water in the water tank regularly. Wipe the tank clean and use
your diluted vinegar solution to remove any hard water stains in the tank.
9. Make sure the tank is completely dry and free of any leftover vinegar
residue before using the unit again.
PRODUCT STORAGE
If the product will be stored for an extended period of time, disassemble the
unit to access the water tank, drain the water, and then reassemble the unit.
Activate the Air Dry function to fully dry the cooling pad. Once complete,
unplug the power cord, pack the unit properly to prevent dust, and place in a
dry and well-ventilated place.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Causes
Solution
The unit does not
cool.
There is insufficient
water in the tank.
Check the water level in the
tank and make sure there is
enough water.
The water pump is not
lowered all the way to
the bottom.
Check the water pump to
make sure it is lowered all
the way to the bottom, then
press the evaporative
cooling button.
The evaporative
cooling button was not
pressed.
Press the evaporative
cooling button.
The pump is defective.
Contact customer service if
there is an issue with the
water pump.
The unit does not
cool on high
speed.
The cooling pad is not
sufficiently saturated
with water.
The cooling pad will be fully
soaked after the unit runs
for 10 minutes.
The empty tank
indicator turns on
when there is still
enough water in
the tank.
There is an issue with
the water pump’s
sensor.
Clean the water pump by
wiping it down with a damp
cloth or try rinsing it with a
water and vinegar solution.
The water tank is
leaking.
The water tank is
damaged.
Contact customer service if
there is an issue with the
water tank.

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LIMITED MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
This appliance is covered by a limited manufacturer’s warranty. For one year
from the original date of purchase, the manufacturer will repair or replace any
parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials and
workmanship, provided the appliance has been used under normal operating
conditions as intended by the manufacturer.
Warranty Terms:
During the first year, any components of this appliance found to be defective
due to materials or workmanship will be repaired or replaced, at the
manufacturer’s discretion, at no charge to the original purchaser. The
purchaser will be responsible for any removal or transportation costs.
Warranty Exclusions:
The warranty will not apply if damage is caused by any of the following:
•Power failure
•Damage in transit or when moving the appliance
•Improper power supply such as low voltage, defective household wiring or
inadequate fuses
•Accident, alteration, misuse or abuse of the appliance such as using non-
approved accessories, inadequate air circulation in the room or abnormal
operating conditions (extreme temperatures)
•Use in commercial or industrial applications
•Fire, water damage, theft, war, riot, hostility or acts of God such as
hurricanes, floods, etc.
•Use of force or damage caused by external influences
•Adjustments to temperature by removal of stickers and/or screws
•Partially or completely dismantled appliances
Obtaining Service:
When making a warranty claim, please have the original bill of purchase with
purchase date available. The purchaser will be responsible for any removal or
transportation costs. Replacement parts and/or units will be new,
remanufactured or refurbished and are subject to the manufacturer’s
discretion.
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