Before You Call - Frigidaire FHTC103WA1 Use & Care Manual

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BEFORE YOU CALL

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
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 o rapidly.
Noise when unit is
cooling.
Water dripping
INSIDE when unit is
cooling.
SOLUTION
• Wall plug disconnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
• Plug Current Device Tripped. Press the RESET button.
• 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 setting.
• Room temperature below 60°F (16°C). Cooling may not occur until room
temperature rises above 60°F (16°C).
• Temperature sensing element touching cold coil, located behind air filter.
Straighten away from coil.
• 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 mode.
• Outdoor temperature below 60 F° (16°C). To defrost the coil, set FAN ONLY
mode.
• Air filter may be dirty. Clean filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section. To
defrost, set 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 setting.
• Dirty air filter - air restricted. Clean air filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning
section.
• Temperature is set too high. Set temperature to a lower setting.
• 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 - cool 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 through cooling coils more frequently.
• Air movement sound. This is normal. If too loud, set to lower FAN setting.
• 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 or check with installer.