Important Safety Instructions; Energy Saving Ideas - Frigidaire FAK085P7V1 Use & Care Manual

Important Safety
Instructions
The power supplycord with
this air conditioner contains a current
detection device designed to reduce the
risk offire.
Please referto the section 'Operation of
Current Device' fordetails.
Intheeventthatthe power supply cord is
damaged, itcannot be repaired it must be
replaced with a cord from the Product
Manufacturer.
Avoid fire hazard or
electric shock. Do not use an extension
cord or an adaptor plug. Do not remove
any prong from the power cord.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
_DDo not, under an_y
circumstances, cut,
/ remove, or bypass /
_he gr°unding Pr°_
Power supply cord
with 3-prong grounding
plug and current
detection device
Read all instructions before using thisair conditioner.
For Your Safety
Do not store or use gasoline or otherflammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for
flammability and otherwarnings.
Prevent Accidents
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, orinjurytopersonswhen
using your air conditioner, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
• Be sure the electrical service is adequate forthemodelyouhave
chosen. This information can be found on the serial plate,which is
located on the side of the cabinet and behind the grille.
• If the air conditioner is to be installed in awindow, you will probably
want to clean both sides of the glass first. If the window is a
triple-track type with a screen panel included, remove the screen
completely before installation.
• Be sure the airconditioner has been securely and correctly installed
according to the separate installation instructions provided with this
manual. Save this manual and the installation instructions for
possible future use in removing orreinstalling this unit.
• When handling the air conditioner, be careful to avoid cuts from
sharp metal fins on front and rear coils.
Electrical Information
The complete electrical rating of your new room air conditioner is
stated on the serial plate. Refer to the rating when checking the
electrical requirements.
• Be sure theair conditioner isproperly grounded. To minimize shock
and fire hazards, propergrounding is important. The power cord is
equippedwithathree-prong grounding plug and a current leakage
detection device forprotection against shock& fire hazards.
• Your air conditioner must be used in a properly grounded wall
receptacle. If thewall receptacle you intend to useis not adequately
grounded or protected by a time delay fuseor circuit breaker, have a
qualified electrician install the proper receptacle.
• Do not run airconditioner with outside protective cover in place. This
could result in mechanical damage within the airconditioner.
• Do not usean extension cordor an adapterplug.
Energy Saving Ideas
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• Do not blockinside air flowwith blinds, curtainsor furniture; or
outside with shrubs, enclosures, or other buildings.
• The capacity of the room air conditioner mustfittheroomsizefor
efficient and satisfactory operation.
• Install the room air conditioner on theshadysideofyourhome. A
window that faces north is best because itis shaded most of the day.
Close thefireplace damper, floor and wall registers so cool airdoes
not escape upthe chimney andinto the ductwork.
Keep blinds anddrapes in otherwindows closed duringthesunniest
part of the day.
Clean the air filter as recommended in the section "Care and
Cleaning"
Proper insulation and weatherstrippinginyourhomewillhelpkeep
warm airout and cool airin.
External house shadingwith trees, plants or awningswill help reduce
the airconditioner work load.
Operate heat producing appliances such as ranges, washers, dryers
and dishwashers during the coolest part of the day.
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