Electrolux Dehumidifier warranty Avoid Service Checklist, Occurrence Dehum Idifierdoes Not Operate

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Avoid Service Checklist

Avoid Service Checklist

OCCURRENCE

DEHUM IDIFIERDOES NOT OPERATE,

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.

SOLUTION

Plug is disconnected flom outlet. Push plug firmly into wall outlet.

House fuse blown or circuit breaker tupped. 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 ain 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 Waten"

 

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.

DEHUMIDIFIER IS OPERATING BUT ROOM IS NOT DRY ENOUGH.

FROST APPEARS ON COILS ABOVE BUCKET OR DRIP TRAY.

NOISE IS LIKE A FAN.

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.

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 flont 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 "Opelating Conditions."

Refer to causes under DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH.

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).

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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Electrolux Dehumidifier warranty Avoid Service Checklist, Occurrence Dehum Idifierdoes Not Operate