Frigidaire CRA073PU113 Use & Care Manual page 12

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.
Air from unit does not feel cold
enough.
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.
P1 appears in the display window. Drain water as described in Drainage Section.
Shut off in Heat mode. When the air outlet overheats, the automatic heat protection engages. Remove
any blockages and let appliance cool down. If the heating function can not be restarted after fully
cooling down, the thermal fuse may open the heater circuit, then call for service.
Room Temperature lower than the set temperature (Cool Mode). Reset the temperature.
Room Temperature higher than the set temperature (Heat Mode). Reset the temperature.
Room temperature below 16 °C (60 °F). Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above
16 °C (60 °F).
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 16 °C (60 °F). 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.
Exhaust duct not connected or blocked. See EXHAUSTING HOT AIR Section.
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.
Air conditioner turns on and off
rapidly.
Noise when unit is cooling.
Room too cold.
Room too hot,
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.
Vibration from uneven floor. Move or support appliance correctly on even surface.
Set temperature too low. Increase set temperature.
Set temperature too high. Lower setting.
If These Solutions Fail, Call 1-800-265-8352 For Frigidaire Service,
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