Frigidaire FFAD5033R1 Complete Owner's Guide - Page 10

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 SOLUTION DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT OPERATE. 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. 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 dehumidOifier 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. DEHUMIDIFIER IS OPERATING BUT ROOM IS NOT DRY ENOUGH. 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. Frost Appears on Real Coil Behind Filter 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. NOISE. Air is moving through the dehumidifier. The fan noise is normal sound. The unit is placed on uneven surface or wooden floor. WATER FLOWS INTO THE BUCKET, Refer to "Continuous Drainage" for proper installation of garden hose and drainage joint. EVEN WHEN GARDEN HOSE IS EQUIPPED. If These Solutions Fail, Call 1-800-944-9044 For Frigidaire Service. 10 2009 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. All rights reserved.