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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
DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT OPERATE.
SOLUTION
Plug is disconnected
from outlet.
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
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 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 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 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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