Air Conditioner Features......14 Important Safety Instructions....3 Operating Instructions....... 15 Packaging............Care and Cleaning........20 Normal Sounds..........Energy Saving Ideas........20 FCC Statement..........Before You Call..........21 Major Appliance Limited Warranty..23 16120300A31852 (July 2019) Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 Frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352...
INTRODUCTION family Welcome to our Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home! We see your purchase as the beginning of a long relationship together. This manual is your resource for the use and care of your product. Please read it before using your appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The power cord is equipped with a WARNING three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards. For Your Safety • Your air conditioner must be used in a Do not store or use gasoline or other properly grounded wall receptacle. If the flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity wall receptacle you intend to use is not of this or any other appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not direct airflow at fireplaces or other NOTE heat related sources as this could cause flare ups or make units run excessively. The power supply cord with this air • Do not climb on or place objects on conditioner contains a current detection outdoor part of the unit.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be NOTE replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order • Do not use this device to turn the unit on or to avoid a hazard. off.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • A warning that the appliance shall be 5. Storage of packed (unsold) equipment stored in a well-ventilated area where the Storage package protection should be room size corresponds to the room area constructed such that mechanical as specified for operation.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS available to hand. Have a dry powder or refrigerant; Marking to the equipment CO2 fire extinguisher adjacent to the continues to be visible and legible. charging area. Markings and signs that are illegible shall corrected; Refrigerating pipe f) No ignition sources components are installed in a position No person carrying out work in relation to...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS connections, terminals made need re-calibration. (Detection original specification, damage to seals, equipment shall calibrated incorrect fitting of glands, etc. Ensure refrigerant-free area). Ensure that the that apparatus is mounted securely. detector is not a potential source of ignition and is suitable for the refrigerant Ensure that seals or sealing materials used.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS purging refrigerant systems. electrical power is available before the appliances containing flammable task is commenced. refrigerants, refrigerants purging shall be a) Become familiar with the equipment and achieved by breaking the vacuum in the its operation. system with oxygen-free nitrogen and b) Isolate system electrically.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS good practice that all refrigerants are prevent ignition in the event of a removed safely. When transferring refrigerant release. Consult manufacturer refrigerant into cylinders, ensure that only if in doubt. The recovered refrigerant shall appropriate refrigerant recovery be returned to the refrigerant supplier in cylinders are employed.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Risk of fire flammable materials IMPORTANT NOTE: Read this manual carefully before installing or operating your new air conditioning unit. Make sure to save this manual for future reference. This symbol shows that the operation manual should be read CAUTION carefully.
PACKAGING & NORMAL SOUNDS Packaging Gurgle/Hiss “Gurgling or hissing” noise may be Remove all packaging from inside the heard due to refrigerant passing carton, along with any inserts placed into through evaporator during normal the side louvers. operation. PACKAGING INSERTS Sound of Rushing Air At the front of the unit, you may hear the sound of rushing air being moved...
FCC STATEMENT FCC Interference Statement antenna or transmitter unless authorized to do so by the FCC. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) STATEMENT device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus complies with These limits are designed to provide Canadian ICES-003.
Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel and remote control and all its functions (as shown below). The unit can be controlled by the touch pad alone, with the remote control, or with the Frigidaire app*. Set Swing...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS YOU WILL SEE: NOTE The following instructions represent the touch pad. The same instructions can be used for the remote control. TO TURN UNIT ON: Note: The display will show the set temperature during normal operation, press either up ( + ) or down ( – ) button to adjust the set temperature to the desired setting.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS YOU WILL SEE: COOL FEATURE: Note: Fan starts at High Speed and adjusts to a slower speeds the room temperature DO THIS: dictates. For example, if the room doesn't PRESS MODE get too warm, it will stay at the slowest BUTTON speed.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ECO (ENERGY SAVER) MODE: TO ACTIVATE THE CHILD LOCK FEATURE: DO THIS: DO THIS: PRESS AND HOLD THE PRESS MODE “Fan Speed” & “Filter Reset” BUTTONS BUTTON SIMULTANEOUSLY FOR 3 SECONDS CHOOSE ECO YOU WILL SEE: YOU WILL SEE: Note: Press and hold the “...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FAULT CODES: When below error code show on the display, please contact your Authorized Frigidaire Service Center. Error Code Description EH03 Internal motor(fan motor) loss speed EC51 Outdoor unit EEPROM malfunction EC52 Outdoor condenser temperature sensor is open/short circuited...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DIMMING DISPLAY: After 60 seconds of control inactivity the display and indicator lights will turn o . Press any button on the control panel or remote control and the display will resume. Please note that if the unit is in eco mode and the set temperature has been reached the unit may appear o . However, the unit is on and will continue to sample the air every 10 minutes.
CARE AND CLEANING & ENERGY SAVING IDEAS Cabinet Cleaning Clean your air conditioner occasionally to keep it looking new. Be sure to unplug the • Be sure to unplug the air conditioner to unit before cleaning to prevent shock or prevent shock or fire hazard.
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 SOLUTION • Wall plug disconnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet. •...
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• Remote Sensing activated (on some models) and remote control located in Hot Spot - Relocate remote control or deactivate remote sensing. Trouble connecting the smart appliance • Please visit Frigidaire.com and select the Owner Support section to view to your wifi network Frequently Asked Questions. or experiencing an issue with the app.
MAJOR APPLIANCE LIMITED WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a limited one-year warranty for functional repairs only. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.
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