Frigidaire 2020264A0525, FAD301NUD Before You Call, Occurrence Solution

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	Wall plug disconnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
OPERATE.
	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, rotate the
	knob until it points to the CONTINUOUS setting.
	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, rotate the knob to “CONTINUOUS“.
	“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 dehumidifier 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 OPERATING BUT ROOM IS NOT DRY ENOUGH.

Humidity setting is too high. rotate the knob to a lower setting.

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 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).

FAN NOISE. Air is moving through the dehumidifier. This is a normal sound.

If These Solutions Fail, Call 1-800-944-9044 For Frigidaire Service.

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