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Avoid
Service
Checklist
Before ca,ingfor seru ce, reviewthis
maysaveyout meand
expense
This
list
includes
common
occurrences
that
are
not the result
of
defective
workman-
ship
or materials
in this appliance
OCCURRENCE
SOLUTION
Air
conditioner
will
not
operate.
Wall plug disconnected.
Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
House fuse blown or circuit
breaker tripped.
Reptace
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
before compressor
will automatically
restart.
Thermostat
set too High. Adjust
thermostat
to lower number
for cooling.
Air from
unit does not feel cold
enough.
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. Pull sensor 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 modes.
Air conditioner
cooling,
bat
room
is too warm
- ice forming
on cooling
coil behind
decorative
front.
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.
Air conditioner
cooli rig, bat
room
is too warm
- NO ice
forming
on cooling
coil
behind
decorative
front.
Dirty air filter-
air restricted.
Clean air filter. Referto
Care and Cleaning
section.
Temperature
is set too High. Set temperature
to a Lower number.
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
btockagein
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
wails,
ceiling, floor and furniture.
Air conditioner
tarns
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 past cooling
coils
more frequently.
Noise
when
unit is cooling.
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.
Water
dripping
INSIDE
when
unit is cooling.
Improper
installation.
Tilt air conditioner
slightly
to the outside
to allow water
drainage.
Refer to
installation
instructions
- check with installer.
Water
dripping
OUTSIDE
when
Unit removing
large
quantity
of moisture
from
humid
room. This
is normal
during
excessively
unit
is cooling,
humid days.
Room
too
cold
Setting too low. Increase
temperature
setting.
Remote
sensing
activated
(on some
models)
and remote
control
located
in Hot Spot-Relocate
remote control
or deactivate
remote
sensing.
Remote
eensi
ng deactivating
Remote
control
not located within range. Place remote control
within 20 feet & 140 °,
Prematurely
(some
models).
Radius of the front of the unit. Remote
control
obstructed.
Remove
obstruction.
if These
Solution
Fail,
Call 1-800-444-4944
For Frigidaire
Service.
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