FREONIC FHCD251AWG User Manual Download Page 12

Problem 

Solutions 

Dehumidifier does not start 

Make sure the dehumidifier’s plug is pushed completely into the outlet. 

Check the house fuse / circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker. 

Dehumidifier has reached its pre-set level or bucket is full. 

Water bucket is not in the proper position 

There is a protective time delay (up to 3 min.) to prevent trip ping of the 

compressor overload. For this reason, the unit may not start normal 

dehumidification for 3 min. after it is powered back on. 

Dehumidifier does not dry 

the air as it should 

Not enough time to remove the moisture. 

Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or furniture blocking the front or back of 

the dehumidifier. 

The humidity control may not be set low enough. 

Check that all doors, windows and other openings are securely closed. 

Room temperature is too low, below 5°C (41°F). 

There is a water vapor source in the room. 

The unit makes a loud noise 

when operating 

Air filter may be dirty. Clean filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section. 

The unit is tilted instead of upright as it should be. 

The floor surface is not level. 

Frost appears on the coils 

This is normal. The dehumidifier has Auto defrost feature. 

Water on floor 

Hose to connector or hose connection may be loose. 

Intended to use the bucket to collect water, but the back drain plug is removed. 

Pump Mode is on, but water 

is draining in bucket 

Make sure that the included plastic drain tube and nozzle adapter are tightly 

installed. 

Continuous Mode is on, but 

water is draining in bucket 

Garden hose must be used while operating Continuous Mode. 

CODE 

POSSIBLE CAUSE 

Resolution 

E1 

Compressor Overheat Protection 

Please contact FREONIC 

E2 

Condenser Overheat Protection 

Please contact FREONIC 

EH 

Humidity Sensor Malfunction 

Please contact FREONIC 

E5 

Internal Pump Malfunction 

Please contact FREONIC 

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TROUBLESHOOTING 

SELF-DIAGNOSING CODES 

Summary of Contents for FHCD251AWG

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL www FREONIC com Questions We re here to help Contact us 1 888 984 2755 or Comfort Freonic com FHCD251AWG FHCD351AWG FHCD501AWG FHCD501PWG Dehumidifier...

Page 2: ...reason you are not completely satisfied have a general question or need further guidance on installation please reach out to the Freonic customer service team at 888 984 2755 or Comfort Freonic com We...

Page 3: ...sed for other purposes Maintain a 12 18 inch clearance space around this unit Do not block or cover air inlet or outlet grilles Never insert your finger or other foreign objects into grills or opening...

Page 4: ...a 50 or Basement 45 Digital Mirage Display Easily monitor humidity changes from across the room Adjustable Humidistat Different dehumidification levels can be selected according to different room requ...

Page 5: ...L 131 116 101 CFM 131 116 101 CFM 188 168 151 CFM 188 168 151 CFM Noise Level 53dB A 53dB A 53dB A 53dB A Weight 32 lbs 34 2 lbs 39 7 lbs 40 8 lbs Dimensions W D H 13 8 W 10 2 D 19 7 H 13 8 W 10 2 D 1...

Page 6: ...emoval When humidity has been reduced or quiet operation is preferred set the fan to Medium or Low When the unit is switched ON the Display Screen shows the current humidity percentage Press or to sel...

Page 7: ...imer Auto Shut Off To program the unit to automatically turn off press the TIMER button when the unit is on Each press of the or buttons will change the timer setting in 30 min increments 5 hours up t...

Page 8: ...t remove the float from the water bucket The water full sensor will no longer be able to detect the water level correctly without the float and water may leak from the water bucket 2 If the drainage b...

Page 9: ...itch of 11 5 TPI Place dehumidifier on a level surface Unscrew the cap on the back of the unit to access the garden hose nozzle Thread a garden hose not included onto the accessible nozzle lead to a f...

Page 10: ...dapter and turn clockwise onto the garden hose nozzle on the back of the unit as pictured below Drain adapter is included in storage compartment on top of water bucket Once securely installed lead the...

Page 11: ...twards 2 Wash the filter with clean water then dry 3 Re install the filter replace bucket Storing Your Dehumidifier 1 Before storing the unit let it rest for one full day so that the system can dry ou...

Page 12: ...low 5 C 41 F There is a water vapor source in the room The unit makes a loud noise when operating Air filter may be dirty Clean filter Refer to Care and Cleaning section The unit is tilted instead of...

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