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
Wall plug disconnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit breaker.
Water in the bucket has reached its preset level. Dehumidifier automatically turns off when this
occurs. Empty bucket and return bucket to position.
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“.
Dehumidifier is not turned on. Turn unit on.
“BUCKET FULL“ light is on. Remove bucket, empty water and re-install correctly.
DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT
OPERATE.
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
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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DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH.
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.
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Dehumidifier has been installed or restarted recently. The higher the moistuire in the room, the longer
the dehumidifier will operate.
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 in the CONT mode and will remain on in this mode use the humidity button or knob
to set a RH% higher level.
