Frigidaire FDF70S1 Support Question
Frigidaire FDF70S1 Support Question
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Question posted by mikecoyne3614 on July 17th, 2011
Continuous Drainage Not Working
I just bought a 70 pint Frigidaire Dehumidifier, and it is doing a good job of pulling moisture out of my basement, but it will not drain continuously. Tank continues to fill up, and no water is coming out of the hose end.
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Answer #1: Posted by OnlineOutreachSpecialist on July 18th, 2011 8:21 AM
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The dehumidifiers are designed so that they drain from the drip tray to the bucket occurs from the continuous drain connection. As long as a hose is not connected, it should drain directly to the bucket. When you connect a hose, the bucket is by-passed. Sometimes leaks can occur in the hose connection and/or washer that will drip into the bucket shutting down the unit. The hole in the drip tray is an overflow port that is supposed to come into play only if the continuous drain hose gets plugged. The hole has a lip that causes the water to normally be directed to the continuous drain, but allow it to drain to the bucket if the hose is blocked. This all depends on the unit being placed on a flat level floor.
Check that the rubber washer for the female threaded end of the drain hose had not somehow gotten deformed and blocked the hole that water normally would discharge from into the hose when continuous running was desired. Also you may tilt the unit slightly toward the back - something like a window air conditioner may need to be slightly tilted in order to get the condensate to flow to the drain hole. We have also found that the type of hoses used can have an effect as well. The larger the hose the better the water will flow, some of the smaller hoses can cause a dam effect, meaning that the water can not make it over the lip and will go into the bucket as a result.
Check that the rubber washer for the female threaded end of the drain hose had not somehow gotten deformed and blocked the hole that water normally would discharge from into the hose when continuous running was desired. Also you may tilt the unit slightly toward the back - something like a window air conditioner may need to be slightly tilted in order to get the condensate to flow to the drain hole. We have also found that the type of hoses used can have an effect as well. The larger the hose the better the water will flow, some of the smaller hoses can cause a dam effect, meaning that the water can not make it over the lip and will go into the bucket as a result.
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Answer #4: Posted by rlee289 on March 23rd, 2012 12:13 PM
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This is a design flaw. I called many phone #'s, but this is the phone # to call in regards to the issue. As others stated they will send you a kit to adress the drainage issue within 7-9 days. 1-800-456-4407 This is the # for the parent company, Electrolux, (they own Frigidair) you may get transfered several times, but at least they will help you get to the right person and your kit will be in the mail. You need your Model# and S/N.
Related Frigidaire FDF70S1 Manual Pages
Owners Guide - Page 1
... is performed, it is in your bill of your best interest to the Frigidaire Company. DEHUMIDIFIER
P/N 66166044 The date on the nameplate located behind the bucket. and Serial No. Contents
2
Warranty
3
Important Safety Instructions
3
Lo ca t i o n
3
How It Works
4
Operation & Features
6
Fault Codes
7
Removing Collected W ater
8
Care and Cleaning
8
Storage
9
A void...
Owners Guide - Page 2
...Frigidaire Consumer Services or an authorized Frigidaire servicer. 2. All warranties are not a
part of the appliance when it is responsible for labor, parts and transportation
other rights that are subject to state. DEHUMIDIFIER... Sealed Refrigeration Diagnostic costs and any of parts other than Frigidaire Genuine Renewal Parts;
Damages to any removal, transportation
from ...
Owners Guide - Page 3
..., under any other warnings. A dehumidifier operating in a basement w ill have a qualified electrician install the proper outlet according to be plugged directly into the room as a closet, unless there is fitted correctly otherwise unit will not accept a three-prong plug, or if you intend to pull moisture-laden air across the dehumidifying coils.
Read product labels...
Owners Guide - Page 4
... the actual room's relative humidity. To begin operating the dehumidifier, follow these steps: 1. The unit will run in the factory setting of CONTINUOUS and high fan speed.After a few seconds the unit ... after each and every change of setting.It is recommended you leave the unit running in the CONTINUOUS setting for the first three or four days until the sweating and dampness odors have stopped.
4...
Owners Guide - Page 5
... or buttons to choose a value between 35% to change the humidity selection in quicker moisture removal.
5. The FILTER RESET light will show the setting you want to return to HIGH ... will change the fan speed to the CONTINUOUS Mode, pressing the HUMIDITY button will lower the Relative Humidity through the 5% increments until the Continuous indicator is kept at any time you have...
Owners Guide - Page 6
... FAULT CODES If the display reads "F1" or "F2", a sensor has failed. 6. Contact your Authorized Frigidaire Service Center.
6 Note: the power indicator will still be lit when the unit is turned off pressing the ... extinguish these lights.
Only removing the plug will turn on after 4 hours and remain working in the selected mode.The POWER indicator must be lit to make sure power is being...
Owners Guide - Page 7
... the unit will illuminate. Press sides of bucket gently to unclip the bucket from the unit. e. f.
Do not move the unit at this point otherwise water may spill on the floor. Remove the bucket as shown in the correct position. ,IWKHEXFNHWIXOOOLJKWGRHVQRWH[WLQJXLVKFKHFNWKDWWKHIORDW...
Owners Guide - Page 8
...WKHILOWHUUHPRYH%XFNHWWKHQ pull filter downwards. Wash the filter with an oil-free cloth, or using brush attachment.
3. d. Vacuum grill using a damp cloth. Water Bucket a. Insert the ...drain making sure that it is located correctly. (fig.4) j. h. If it is remove the bucket and empty the contents and then check the seal between the hose and the drip tray. Filter a. Continuous Drainage...
Owners Guide - Page 9
... the coil. The dryness level you want to remove more moisture, Select 'CONTINUOUS' by using the humidity button or knob. Air movement through dehumidifier is a normal sound. See " Operating Conditions."
Dehumidifier automatically shuts off when this appliance.
Dehumidifier must be placed in this occurs. Dehumidifier has been turned on in the CONT mode and will operate...
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