Frigidaire 2020266A0258 important safety instructions 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, 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.
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.
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	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 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 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 front grill is blocked. See “Selecting a Location“.

Room temperature is too low. Unit will not operate satisfactorily if the room temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F). See “Operating Conditions“.

Refer to causes under DEHUMlDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH.

FROST APPEARS ON COILS ABOVE BUCKET.

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 5 °C (41 °F).

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

If These Solutions Fail, Call 1-800-265-8352 For Frigidaire Service.

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