Before You Call - Frigidaire FFAD7033R1 Use & Care Manual

Before You Call

Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not
the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
OCCURRENCE
DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT
OPERATE.
DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH.
DEHUMIDIFIER IS OPERATING
BUT ROOM IS NOT DRY ENOUGH.
Frost Appears on Real Coil
Behind Filter
NOISE.
WATER FLOWS INTO THE BUCKET,
EVEN WHEN GARDEN HOSE IS
EQUIPPED.
If These Solutions Fail, Call 1-800-944-9044 For Frigidaire Service.
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SOLUTION
Wall plug disconnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit breaker.
The dryness level you selected has been reached. Dehumidifier automatically shuts off when selected
amount of moisture has been removed from the air. If you want to remove more moisture, Select
'CONTINUOUS' by using the humidity button. After the dehumidifier starts, reset the control to the
desired setting.
Bucket not installed properly. See "Removing Collected Water".
Water in the bucket has reached its preset level. Dehumidifier automatically turns off when this
occurs. Empty bucket and return bucket to position.
Dehumidifier is not turned on. Turn unit on.
"BUCKET FULL" light is on. Remove bucket, empty water and re-install correctly.
Windows or doors near dehumidifier are open to outdoors. Close all windows or doors to outside.
Area to be dehumidified is too large. Check with your dealer to see if capacity is adequate.
Air movement through dehumidifier is blocked. Grill may be dirty. Use brush attachment of vacuum
cleaner to clean grill. See "Care and Cleaning". Dehumidifier must be placed in a space that does
not restrict air flowing into the rear coil or out of the front grill.
Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently. The higher the moistuire in the room, the longer
the dehumidifier will operate.
Dehumidifier is in the CONTINUOUS mode and will remain on in this mode, use the humidity button or
knob to set a RH% higher level.
Humidity setting is too high. Press the setting button to a lower setting or choose CONTINUOUS for
maximum dryness.
Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently. The higher the moisture in the room air, the
longer it takes for the room air to become dry.
Dehumidifier does not have sufficient clearance to operate. Air flow to front grill is blocked. See
"Selecting a Location".
Room temperature is too low. Unit will not operate satisfactorily if the room temperature is below
41 °F(5 °C). See "Operating Conditions".
Refer to causes under DEHUMlDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH.
If unit operates in a room where temperature is from 41°F(5°C) to 59°F(15°C), it will start defrosting
automatically. Compressor will stop for a brief period of time(fan will operate in high fan speed). When
unit finishes defrosting, it will be back to normal operation.
Air is moving through the dehumidifier. The fan noise is normal sound. The unit is placed on uneven
surface or wooden floor.
Refer to "Continuous Drainage" for proper installation of garden hose and drainage joint.
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