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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
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.
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.
Selector Control in OFF position. Turn selector to ON (some models) or the desired FAN or COOL setting.
Unit turned off by moving thermostat to a higher number and then immediately turning back to a colder number.
Wait approximately
3 minutes. Listen for compressor
to start.
Unit turned off and then on too quickly. Turn unit off and wait 3 minutes before restarting.
Thermostat
set too low. Adjust thermostat to higher number for cooling.
Turn selector to a higher COOL position
Thermostat
set too warm. Set thermostat to colder temperature.
Room temperature
below 60°F (16°C). Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above 60°F (16°C).
Temperature sensing tube touching cold coil, located behind air filter. Straighten tube away from coil.
Outdoor temperature below 60°F (16°C). To defrost the coil, set selector to FAN position. Then, set thermostat
to warmer position.
Air filter may be dirty. Clean filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section. To defrost, set selector to FAN.
Thermostat
set too cold for night-time cooling. To defrost the coil, set selector to a FAN position. Then, set
thermostat to a warmer position.
Dirty air filter - air restricted. Clean air filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section.
Thermostat
set too warm. Turn thermostat clockwise to a colder 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 - 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 to high cool to bring air past cooling coils more frequently.
Air movement sound. This is normal. If too loud, turn selector to lower FAN setting.
Sound of fan hitting water-moisture
removal system.
This is normal when humidity is high. Close doors, win-
dows and registers.
Window vibration - poor installation.
Refer to installation instructions or check with installer.
Water
dripping
INSIDE
when
unit
is
Improper installation.
Tilt air conditioner
slightly to the outside to allow water drainage.
Refer to installation
cooling,
instructions
- check with installer.
Water
dripping
OUTSIDE
when
unit
Unit removing large quantity of moisture from humid room. This is normal during excessively humid days.
is cooling.
Room
too cold.
Thermostat
set too high, set to a lower number on temperature dial.
If These Solutions Fail, Call 1-800-444-4944
For Frigidaire Service.
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