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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 coils
behind the filter
Fan noise.
If These Solutions Fail, Call 1-800-944-9044(US)/1-800-265-8352(Canada)
For Frigidaire® Service.
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 o
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 or knob. 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 o 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 HUMIDITY button or rotate knob 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 the air
outlet 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.
• 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).
• Air is moving through the dehumidifier. This is a normal sound.
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