Avoid Service Checklist - Frigidaire FAS256N2A Owner's Manual

Avoid Service Checklist

OCCURRENCE
Air conditioner will not operate.
Air from unit does not feel cold
enough.
Air conditioner cooling, but room is
too warm — ice forming on cooling
coil behind decorative front.
Air conditioner cooling, but room is
too warm — NO ice forming on
cooling coil behind decorative front.
Air conditioner turns on and off
rapidly.
Noise when unit is cooling.
Water dripping INSIDE when unit is
cooling.
Water dripping OUTSIDE when unit is
cooling.
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.
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.
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 for controls to automatically reset.
Room temperature below 60°F (16°C). Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above
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.
Outdoor temperature 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.
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.
Vent set at OPEN position. Set vent at CLOSED position for maximum cooling.
Air directional louvers positioned improperly. Position louvers for better air distribution.
Front of unit is blocked by drapes, blinds, furniture, etc. — restricts air distribution. Clear blockage
in 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.
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.
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.
Improper installation. Tilt air conditioner slightly to the outside to allow water drainage. Refer to
installation instructions — check with installer.
Unit removing large quantity of moisture from humid room. This is normal during excessively
humid days.
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