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Avoid Service Checklist - Frigidaire FDL70R1 Owner's Manual

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Avoid Service Checklist
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 workman-
ship or materials in this appliance.
OCCURRENCE
DEHUM IDIFIERDOES NOT OPERATE,
SOLUTION
Plug is disconnected
flom outlet. Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
House fuse blown
or circuit breaker tupped. 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 ain 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 Waten"
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.
DEHUMIDIFIER
RUNS TOO MUCH.
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 or filter 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 CONT mode and will remain
on in this mode use the humidity
button
or knob to set a RH% higher level.
DEHUMIDIFIER
IS OPERATING BUT
ROOM IS NOT DRY ENOUGH.
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 flont 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 "Opelating
Conditions."
Refer to causes under DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH.
FROST APPEARS ON COILS ABOVE
BUCKET OR DRIP TRAY.
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).
NOISE IS LIKE A FAN.
Air is moving through the dehumidifier.
This is a normal sound.
If These Solutions
Fail, Call 1-800-444-4944
For Frigidaire
Service.

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