Frigidaire FGAC5045W1 Complete Owners Guide - Page 20

Normal Sounds & Before You Call

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20NORMAL SOUNDS & BEFORE YOU CALL Normal Sounds When unit is not in use, unplug and use the cord wrap shown for your model type. 2 3 1 4 1 Dripping Sound The sound of dripping water may be heard during the dehumidification cycle. 2 Sound of Rushing Air At the top of the unit, you may hear the sound of rushing air being moved by the fan. 3 Gurgle/Hiss "Gurgling or hissing" noise may be heard due to refrigerant passing through evaporator during normal operation. 4 High pitched Chatter Today's high e ciency compressors may have a high pitched chatter during the dehumidification cycle. 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 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.

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NORMAL SOUNDS & BEFORE YOU CALL
Dripping Sound
The sound of dripping water may be
heard
during
the
dehumidification
cycle.
1
Sound of Rushing Air
At the top of the unit, you may hear the
sound of rushing air being moved by
the fan.
2
Gurgle/Hiss
“Gurgling or hissing” noise may be
heard
due
to
refrigerant
passing
through
evaporator
during
normal
operation.
3
High pitched Chatter
Today’s high efficiency compressors
may have a high pitched chatter during
the dehumidification cycle.
4
Normal Sounds
When unit is not in use, unplug and use the
cord wrap shown for your model type.
1
2
3
4
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.
SOLUTION
OCCURRENCE
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 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.
• “BUCKET FULL“ light is on. Remove bucket, empty water and re-install
correctly.