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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
Air conditioner will not operate.
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,
Airfrom unit does not feelcold
enough.
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.
Air conditioner cooling, but room
is too warm = ice forming
on cooling coil behind decorative
front
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.
Air conditioner cooling, but room
is too warm = 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 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.
Airconditioner 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 through cooling coils
more frequently.
Noise when unit is cooling.
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.
Water
dripping
INSIDE
when
Improper installation. Tilt air conditioner
slightly to the outside to allow water drainage. Refer to
unit is cooling,
installation instructions
or check with installer.
Water
dripping OUTSIDE
when
Unit removing large quantity
of moisture from humid room. This is normal during excessively humid
unit
is cooling,
days.
Room
too cold,
Set temperature
too low. Increase set temperature.
If These
Solutions
Fail, Call 1-866-208-3616
For Frigidaire
Service,
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