Friedrich D40, D50, D30 manual Troubleshooting Tips

Troubleshooting Tips

Before you call for service, review this list. It may save time and money.

The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.

FIND YOUR PROBLEM HERE POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO

DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT OPERATE

Plug is disconnected from outlet.	Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is	Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box
tripped.	and replace fuse or reset the breaker.
The dryness level you selected has	Dehumidifier automatically shuts off
been reached.	when the selected amount of moisture
	has been removed from the air. If you
	want to remove more moisture, turn the
	Humidistat to Max. After the dehumidifier
	starts, reset the control to the desired
	setting.
The Auto Shut-Offlight is on.	Dehumidifier automatically shuts off
	when the bucket is full. Empty the bucket
	and replace.
Dehumidifier is not turned on.	Turn on the Humidistat.

DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO	Humidistat is set too high.	Turn the Humidistat to a lower setting.
MUCH		Close all windows or doors to outside.
	Windows or doors near dehumidifier
	are open to outdoors.	Check with your dealer to see if capacity
	Area to be dehumidified is too large.	is adequate.
		Front grille may be dirty.
	Air movement through dehumidifier	Use a soft cloth, warm water, and a mild
	is blocked.	detergent to clean the grille.
		Dehumidifier's coils on the back of unit
		may be dirty. Clean the soil on the coils
		on the back of the unit.
		Dehumidifier must be placed in a space
		that does not restrict air flowing into the
		rear coil or out of the front grille.
		Dehumidifier will not turn off if Humidistat
	Humidistat is set at Max.	is at Max.
FROST APPEARS ON		Frost will usually disappear within 60
	Room temperature is too low.	minutes.
COILS	Room temperature is below 65°F
	(18°C.)
FAN NOISE	Air is moving through the	This is a normal sound.
	dehumidifier.

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