background image

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. S

ee “R

emoving Collected W

ater“.

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.

Room temperature is too low. Unit will not operate satisfactorily if the room temperature is below 

41 °F(5 °C). S

ee “Operating Conditions“.

Refer to causes under DEHUMlDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH.

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.

TROUBLE CONNECTING THE 

SMART APPLIANCE TO YOUR WIFI 

NETWORK OR EXPERIENCING AN 

ISSUE WITH THE APP. 

Please visit Frigidaire.com and select the Owner Support section to view Frequently Asked Questions.

Before You Call

DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH.

Air movement through dehumidifier is blocked. Grill may be dirty. Use brush attachment of vacuum 

cleaner to clean grill. S

ee “Care and Cleaning“. Dehumidi

fier must be placed in a space that does 

not restrict air flowing into the rear coil or out of the front grill.

O

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 CONTINUOUS mode and will remain on in this mode, use the humidity button or 

knob to set a RH% higher level.

If These Solutions Fail, Call 1-800-944-9044(US)/1-800-265-8352(Canada) 

For Frigidaire Service.

Dehumidifier does not have sufficient clearance to operate. Air flow to the air outlet is blocked. See 

“Selecting a Location“.

FROST APPEARS ON COILS BEHIND 

THE FILTER

2019 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

All rights reserved.

12

Summary of Contents for Gallery FGAC5044W10

Page 1: ...res 5 Operating Instructions 5 10 Care And Cleaning 11 Storage 11 Normal Sounds 11 Before You Call 12 Major Appliance Limited Warranty 13 TABLE OF CONTENTS www frigidaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 www frigidaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 Use Care of your Dehumidifier All about the 16120100A13052 ...

Page 2: ... grille discharge area and outlet ports Ensure that any electrical electronic equipment is one yard away from the unit Do not use or store flammable gases near the unit This dehumidifier contains no user serviceable parts Always call an authorized Electrolux servicer for repairs Do not insert or place fingers or objects into the air discharge area or back grille of the unit Do not start or stop th...

Page 3: ...aw moisture from the air and air flows through the air outlet louvers into the room as dry warm air Moisture removed from air is collected in a bucket on the front of the dehumidifier The Compressor circuit has an automatic 3 minute time delayed start if the unit is turned off and on quickly This prevents overheating of the compressor and possible circuit breaker tripping Make sure the tank is fit...

Page 4: ... This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum 20 cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter unless authorized to do so by the FCC RF exposure statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standar...

Page 5: ...gidaire app WIFI BUTTON SETS FAN SPEED BUCKET FULL INDICATOR SETS TIMER MODE BUTTON Refer to the Quick Start Guide that came with your Smart Dehumidifier for detailed instructions on setting up your dehumidifier for connected operation from your smart phone or tablet 5 2019 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved Situation Quick Glance Light Behavior In Quiet or Continuous mode The light ...

Page 6: ...e unit to reach room temperature before operating To begin operating the dehumidifier follow these steps 1 Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 115 volt AC outlet If the BUCKET FULL light is flashing remove the bucket and re install to reset the float switch NOTE Unit must be upright for one hour prior to operating NOTE 3 To use Quiet mode press the Mode button to choos Quiet mode The unit...

Page 7: ...TINUOUS mode when in Dry mode pressing the button until the display reads CO In this mode the unit will continuously on and the unit will only display CO not the room humidity To leave this mode press the button 5 During the Dry mode You can also use the FAN SPEED button to change the fan speed to Hi Med or Lo The indicator light will show the setting you have selected A higher fan speed will resu...

Page 8: ...imer will turn the unit on in the hours that will be set Delay Start TIMER setting First press TIMER button then adjust timer setting by tapping or holding the or button to change the delay timer at 0 5 hour increments up to 10 hours then by 1 hour increments up to 24 hours The control will count down the time remaining 8 7 5 7 etc until the unit either starts or stops For the Delay Start the fan ...

Page 9: ...n and the BUCKET FULL indicator will illuminate 3 If the display reads E4 the communication between display PCB and main control PCB is faulty Contact your Authorized Frigidaire Service Center b Do not move the unit at this 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 th...

Page 10: ...ard the drain making sure that there are no kinks that will stop the water flowing g Place the end of the hose into the drain fig 4 h Select the desired humidity setting and fan speed on the unit for continuous draining to start 1 Check the seal between the hose and the drain connector If there is a small leak then replace the hose gasket and re tighten the hose 2 It is recommended that a Dehumidi...

Page 11: ...800 944 9044 US 1 800 265 8352 Canada 1 Filter Clean the filter every two weeks based on normal operating conditions To remove the filter a Open the back grille and pull out the filter b Wash the filter with clean water then dry c Re install the filter Normal Sounds may have a high pitched chatter Today s high efficiency compressors during the dehumidification cycle High pitched Chatter The sound ...

Page 12: ...41 F 5 C See Operating Conditions Refer to causes under DEHUMlDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH 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...

Page 13: ...UX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS 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 APP...

Reviews: