Frigidaire FEC180WH00 User manual

Manual v1.0
EVAPORATIVE AIR
COOLER
FEC180WH00
Owner’s Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Register Your Product Online.................................................................... 3
Safety Information & Warnings ................................................................. 4
Product Components ................................................................................... 6
Features ............................................................................................................ 7
Control and Display Panels......................................................................... 8
Product Installation and Usage ............................................................... 10
Cleaning And Maintenance....................................................................... 16
Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty........................................................... 18
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NO
FEC180WH00
RATED VOLTAGE
120V
RATED FREQUENCY
60 Hz
RATED POWER
45W
NOISE
≤55dB
WATER CONSUMPTION
15.22 oz/hour
WATER TANK CAPACITY
2.3W/W
AIR FLOW
8.70”W x 8.90”D x 23.40”H
DIMENSIONS
175 CFM
WEIGHT
8.20 lbs
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
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SAFETY INFORMATION & WARNINGS
In order to avoid the dangers caused by misoperation,
please read the instruction manual before using the
machine.
•This product is for indoor use only.
•Only use a qualified power outlet that has been checked to
meet the regulatory requirements. Please confirm the voltage
when relocating.
•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.
•Children should not play with this product. Children who are
not supervised should not use, clean, or move this product.
•If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
•Unplug the power plug before cleaning and maintenance.
•Do not touch the power plug with wet hands, or else it may
cause electric shock.
•Do not drag the cord when pulling out the power plug.
•Do not fold the power cord or place heavy objects on it.
•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 or flammable sprays around the
product, as the product may be damaged.
•Do not directly blow on children for a long time, as this may
cause illness or affect the health.
•Make sure that the power plug has no foreign objects in it and
is fully inserted into the product.
•If the product has any abnormal smell or noise during use,
please stop using it immediately and unplug the power.

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•After water has been added to the device, do not tilt or
collide it into anything in order to prevent water from
splashing during placement or relocation. If the product falls
with water in it, immediately pull out the power plug and wait
24 hours before turning it on.
•The water level of the water tank should not exceed the
maximum line. When the cooling or humidification function is
enabled, the water level in the water tank should not be lower
than the minimum line.
•When the water tank is full of water, do not lift the device
with the handle, or else the water tank will tilt and overflow.
Instead, use the handle to push the machine to place you
want it. Only once you confirm that there is little to no water
in the water tank, should you grab the handle to lift the
device.
•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.
•Do not attempt to move the oscillating vertical louvers by
hand. This may damage the synchronous motor.
•When you are not using the unit for a long time, turn off the
power and unplug the power cord from the outlet.
•If the product fails, please send it to the service station or
notify the after-sales service center. Do not disassemble it or
replace the parts. Any disassembly or transformation will
affect the safety of the product.
Safety Warnings and Precautions:
•WARNING: Chemical Burn Hazard. Keep batteries
away from children.
•This product contains a lithium button/coin cell
battery. If a new or used lithium button/coin cell
battery is swallowed or enters the body, it can cause severe
internal burns and can lead to death in as little as 2 hours.
Always completely secure the battery compartment. If the
battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the
product, remove the batteries, and keep it away from
children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or
placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical
attention.

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PRODUCT COMPONENTS
PARTS LIST
1. Function display window
2. Control panel buttons
3. Horizontal louver
4. Vertical louver
5. Vertical louver connecting rod
6. Horizontal louver connecting
rod
7. Front case
8. Water level display window
9. Handle
10. Rear case
11. Remote control
storage area
12. Air filter
13. Power cord
14. Water tank
15. Water tank lock

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FEATURES
1. On/off button
2. Three fan speeds: low, medium and high
3. Three fan modes: normal, natural and sleep
4. Two fan directions: manual oscillation of horizontal louver and
automatic oscillation of vertical louver
5. Timer functions: 1H, 2H, 4H and 8H
6. Humidifying function
7. Digital display
8. Fan cooling function
9. Automatic dimming LED light after 1 minute of no operation
10. Remote control operated
11. Removable water tank for easy cleaning
Remote

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CONTROL & DISPLAY PANELS
1
On/off button
2
Fan speed button (low, medium, high)
3
Mode button
4
Cooling/humidifying button
5
Timer button (1-2-4-8 hours)
6
Left/right oscillation button
Diagram of display panel.

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Diagram for operation panel of remote control.
oscillation
mode
on/off
fan speed
timer
cooling/humidifying

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PRODUCT INSTALLATION AND USAGE
The product can be used immediately after taken out of the
package (no installation is required).
FUNCTION BUTTONS
After plugged into a power outlet, the unit will beep and enter
the standby state (all the function indicators and buttons are off).
ON/OFF BUTTON
1. In the standby state, press to turn the unit on. Once the
unit is on, it will be in the following default state:
a. Fan is on low speed . (Whenever the unit is turned on,
it will run 3 seconds at medium speed before returning to
the speed it was turned off in.)
b. Cooling/humidifying is off.
c. Mode is set to normal mode .
d. Timer 1h, 2h, 4h, 8h is off.
e. Left/right oscillation is off.
2. After you are done using the unit, press the button to turn
off all functions. The unit will then enter the standby state.

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FAN SPEED BUTTON
1. Press the button to adjust the fan speed in the following
sequence: low→medium →high→low; the corresponding
indicator will light up.
COOLING / HUMIDIFYING BUTTON
1. Press the button to turn on/off the cooling/humidifying
function
2. To prevent damage to the pump due to long-time work, the
pump will automatically stops after 10 hours of continuous
operation of the cooling/humidifying function.
3. To draw water out of the water tank, the button needs to
be on.
TIMER BUTTON
1. Press the button to activate the shutdown timer.
2. Press the button again and the 1H indicator will turn on.
Keep pressing the button to activate the shutdown timer in
the following sequence: 1H →2H →4H →8H →timer off →
1H. (The display mode is as follows: When you set the timer to
2H, the 2H indicator will turn off after 1 hour and the 1H
indicator will turn on. The indicator descends automatically).
3. When the timer indicators are all off, the unit turns off and
enters standby state.
LEFT/RIGHT OSCILLATION BUTTON
1. Press the button to turn on or off the left/right
oscillation function:
a. On mode: the oscillation starts and turns on.
b. Off mode: the oscillation stops and turns off.

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MODE BUTTON
1. Press the button to switch the fan mode in the following
sequence: normal➔natural➔sleep➔normal; the
corresponding indicator will light up.
Normal mode: The product runs at the fan speed set by the user.
The speed options include: high, medium and low.
Natural mode: The product switches automatically among high,
medium and low speeds. This mode simulates a relaxing breeze.
The specific waveform of natural mode is as follows:
Sleep mode: This mode prevents people from physical
discomfort due to high fan speed during sleeping; below are the
fan levels and the mode of operation when fan speed is turned
on.
High speed: 30 minutes high natural mode →30 minutes
medium natural mode→low natural mode
Medium speed: 30 minutes medium natural mode →low natural
mode
Low speed: Low natural mode

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In sleep mode, the indicator of the fan speed changes when the
natural mode switches. For example: when the sleep mode is
turned on at medium speed, it will switch to low speed natural
wind automatically after 30 minutes. At this point, the medium
speed indicator turns off, and the low speed indicator turns on.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
a. Automatic dim function: If there is no button operation in 1
minute after any indicator is on, the indicator will
automatically dim (33% of the original brightness). The
indicator will light up again if any button is pressed after 1
minute of no operation.
b. Uninterrupted memory function: If it isn’t the first time that
the unit is turned on, the unit starts with the state before
shutdown.
AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN FUNCTION
When the unit is turned on and the timer is disabled, it will shut
down automatically after 15 hours of continuous operation from
the last button operation.
If you want to cancel this function, press and hold the button
for 3 seconds, and the buzzer will beep to notify you that the
automatic shutdown has been canceled. To restore the automatic
shutdown function, press and hold the button for another 3
seconds.

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FILLING WATER
When you use the cooling and humidifying function, please add
water to the water tank. Before filling the tank with water, you
must first open the knob on the tank lock, remove the tank and
slowly fill the tank with water. Once the tank is full, place it in the
original position and then re-lock the knob on the tank lock.
1. Don not let water exceed the maximum level or fall below the
minimum level.
2. Use clean tap water to fill the water tank.
There may be a slight odor or discoloration in the water tank
during first usage. This is a normal and harmless to your health.

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REMOTE CONTROL
1. Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control
and install a CR2032 3V battery.
2. Aim the remote at the receiver when using.
3. When the battery needs to be replaced, pull it out and away
from the remote. Pay attention to the positive and negative
terminals of the battery when replacing the battery. Put the
battery cover on to reset the remote for usage.
ICE PACKS
The included ice pack has a unique cold storage and heat
preservation property which slowly absorbs the heat in the water
and makes the water temperature in the water tank lower than
the ambient temperature.
1. Place the ice pack in the freezer until it is completely frozen.
2. Insert the frozen ice pack into the water tank and push the
water tank back into place. After about ten minutes, the
water temperature in the water tank will be lower than the
ambient temperature.
3. Do not break open or modify ice packs in any way—ice packs
already contain a freezing gel and do not need to be opened.
Place ice packs in the freezer overnight prior to use, for
maximum cooling effect. Frozen ice packs should be placed
directly into the water tank, out of the way of the water tank,
to prevent obstruction or damage.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Please be sure to unplug the power line during cleaning, as
it may cause electric shock.
1. 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.
2. Do not use gasoline, thinner, or any substance that may
damage the unit
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER AND COOLING PAD
If too much dust accumulates on the air filter, it will affect the
overall performance of this unit. Clean the air filter at least once
every other month for proper use. To clean the cooling pad:
1. Unplug the power.
2. Pull out the rear screen handle to remove the evaporative
cooler (as shown below).
3. Soak the cooling pad in detergent for a few minutes, wash
and dry.

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CLEANING THE WATER TANK
1. Unplug the power supply and turn the water tank knob
horizontally to pull out the water tank.
2. Dip a cloth or rag in detergent and wipe the interior of the
water tank, then wash with clean water.
AIR DRY FUNCTION
1. When you are ready to store the unit and want to dry the
cooling pad and air filter after using the humidifying
mode, you can press and hold the “fan speed”button for
3 seconds to start the air dry function
2. 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.
3. After running at high speed for 20 minutes, the unit will
automatically turn off.
CLEANING THE SURFACE
1. Clean the surface of the unit and wipe it off with a damp
cloth. Do not rinse it directly with water.
2. Do not clean with corrosive detergent or solvent.
3. Before cleaning the unit, be sure to turn off the power and
unplug the power cord, or else it may cause electric
shock.
MAINTENANCE
1. When the unit is not in use for a long time, unplug the
power, pack the unit and prevent dust from entering.
2. Before storing, ensure that the cooling pad and air filter
are dry, and there is no water in 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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