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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, rotate the 
knob until it points to the CONTINUOUS setting.
Control to the desired setting.

Bucket not installed properly. See “Removing Collected Water“.

Dehumidifier is not turned on, rotate the knob to “CONTINUOUS“.

“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. rotate the 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 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.

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.

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.

Summary of Contents for FAD301NWD

Page 1: ...idaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 All about the Use Care of your Dehumidifier 2020264A0525 June 2009 Location 3 How It Works 3 Important Safety Instructions 2 Care And Cleaning 6 Storage Before You Call 7 Major Appliance Limited Warranty 8 6 4 6 Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle WARNING Electrical Information Do not pinch bend or knot the power cord NOTE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not direct airflow at fireplaces or other heat related sources as this could cause flare ups Do not climb on or place objects on the unit Do not hang objects off the unit Do not place containers with liquids on the unit Turn...

Page 3: ...ose all doors windows and other outside openings to the room The effectiveness of the dehumidifier depends on the rate at which new moisture laden air enters the room Location Selecting a Location IMPORTANT How It Works The coils condense or draw moisture from the air and air flows through the top louvers into the room as dry warm air Moisture removed from air is collected in a bucket on the front...

Page 4: ... 2 To turn the unit on rotate the knob until it points to the CONTINUOUS setting It is recommended you leave the unit running in the CONTINUOUS setting for the first three or four days until any sweating and dampness odors have ceased 3 After a few days when the Relative Humidity has declined rotate the HUMIDITY knob to a desired point on the dial so the room is kept at a comfortable concentration...

Page 5: ...is time otherwise water may spill on the floor c Press sides of bucket gently to unclip the bucket from the unit d Remove the bucket as shown in the photographs below and empty the bucket e Replace the empty bucket back into the unit and once seated correctly the unit will start up again f You should hear a click when the bucket is in the correct position Discard water from bucket Water is not pot...

Page 6: ...e and a drain nearby to discharge the water into b Unscrew the drain cap on the back side of the unit fig 1 c Insert the female threaded end of the hose onto the drain connector of the unit fig 2 d Screw the garden hose onto the threaded portion of the drain connector fig 3 e Make sure the hose is secure so there are no leaks f Direct the hose toward the drain making sure that there are no kinks t...

Page 7: ...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 satisfactoril...

Page 8: ... WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE If You Need Service...

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