Avoid Service Checklist - Frigidaire FAH106N2T Use & Care Manual

Avoid Service Checklist
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 workman- ship or materials in this appliance.
OCCURRENCE SOLUTION
Air conditioner will not operate. 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.
Control is OFF. Turn Control ON and set to desired FAN or COOL setting.
Unit turned off and then on too quickly, wait 3 minutes before compressor will automatically
restart.
Thermostat set too HI. Adjust thermostat to lower number for cooling.
Air from unit does not feel cold Room temperature below 60°F (16°C). Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above
enough. 60°F (16°C).
Temperature sensor touching cold coil, located behind air filter.
Reset to a Lower temperature.
Compressor shut-off by changing modes. Wait approximately 3 minutes, and listen for
compressor to restart when set in the COOL modes.
Air conditioner cooling, but
room is too warm ice forming
on cooling coil behind
decorative front.
Outdoor tem perature below 60°F (16°C). To defrost the coil, set selector to FAN ONLY Mode.
Air filter may be dirty. Clean filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section. To defrost, set selector to
FAN ONLY Mode.
Temperature is set too Low for night-time cooling. To defrost the coil, set to FAN ONLY Mode.
Then, set Temperature to a Higher number.
Air conditioner cooling, but
room istoowarm NO ice
forming on cooling coil
behind decorative front.
Dirty air filter air restricted. Clean air filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section.
Temperature is set too High. Set temperature to a Lower number.
Air directional louvers positioned improperly. Position louvers for better air distribution.
Front of unit is blocked by drapes, blinds, furniture, etc. restricts air distribution. Clearblockagein
front of unit.
Doors, windows, registers, etc. open cold air escapes. Close doors, windows, registers, etc.
Unit recently turned on in hot room. Allow additional time to remove "stored heat" from walls,
ceiling, floor and furniture.
Air conditioner turns on and
off rapidly.
Dirty air filter air restricted. Clean air filter.
Outside temperature extremely hot. Set FAN speed to a faster setting to bring air past cooling coils
more frequently.
Noise when unit is cooling.
Air movement sound. This is normal. If too loud, set to a slower FAN setting.
Sound of fan hitting water-moisture removal system. This is normal when humidity is high. Close
doors, windows and registers.
Window vibration poor installation. Refer to installation instructions or check with installer.
Water dripping INSIDE when
unit is cooling.
Improper installation. Tilt air conditioner slightly to the outside to allow water drainage. Refer to
installation instructions checkwith installer.
Water dripping OUTSIDE when Unit removing large quantity of moisture from humid room. This is normal during excessively
unit is cooling, humid days.
Room too cold Setting too low. Increase temperature setting.
Remote sensing activated (on some models) and remote control located in Hot Spot-Relocate
remote control or deactivate remote sensing.
Remote sensing deactivating Remote control not located within range. Place remote control within 20 feet & 1400 ,
Prematurely (some models). Radius of the front of the unit. Remote control obstructed. Remove obstruction.
If These Solution Fail, Call 1-800-444-4944 For Frigidaire Service.
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