9
OCCUR RENCE S OLUTI ON
Before calling for ser vice, review this list. It may save you time and e xpense. This
list includes common occurrences that a re not the result of defective work man-
ship or materials in this appliance .
DEHUM I DIFI ER D
D
OES N
N
OT O
O
PERAT E. Plug is disconnected from outlet. Push plug firmly into wall out let.
House fuse blown or circuit bre aker tripped. Replace fuse with time delay type or reset c ircuit
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,
resetthe control to the desired setting.
Bucket not installed properly.See “ Removing Collected W ater.”
Water in the bucket ha s reached its preset level. Dehumidifier automatically turns of f when this
occurs. Empty bucket and return bucket to position.
Dehumidifierisnot turned on. Turn unit on.
DEHUM I DIFI ER R
R
UNS T
T
OO M
M
UCH. W indows or doors near dehumidifierare open to outdoors. C loseall w indows or doors to outside.
Area tobe dehumidified istoo large. C heckwith your dealer to see if capacityis adequate.
Air movement through dehumidifier is blocked. Grill or filter may be dirty. Use brush attachment of
vacuum cleaner to clean grill. See “C are and Cleaning. ” Dehu midifier must be placed in a space
that does not restrict air flow ing into the rear coil or out of the f ront grill.
Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently.The higher the moistuire in the room, the
longer the dehumidifier will opera te.
Dehumidifier is in the C ONT mode and will remain on in this mode use the humidity
button or knob to set a RH% higher level.
DEHUM I DIFI ER II
II
SS
S
OO
OO
PP
P
EE
E
RR
R
AA
A
TT
TT
ING BUT
ROOM I
I
SN
N
OT D
D
RY E
E
NOUG H.
Humiditysetting is to o high. Press the HUMIDITY button or rotate 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 suff icient clearance to operate. Air flow to f ront grill is blocked. See
“Selecting a Location.”
Room temperature is too low. Unit will not opera te satisfactorily if t he room temperature is below
41°F (5°C ). See “ Operating Conditions.”
Refer to causes under DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH.
FROST A
A
PPEAR S O
O
N C
C
OILS A
A
BOVE
BUCK ET O
O
R D
D
RIP T
T
RAY .
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 m odels will operate satisfac torily at temperatures greater th an
41°F (5°C ).
NOISE I
I
S L
L
IKE A
A
F
F
AN. Air is moving through the dehumidifier. This is a normal sound.
or choose CONTINUOUSformaximum dryness.
If These Solutions Fail, Call 1-800-444-4944 For Frigidaire Service.