1 Avoid Service Checklist - Frigidaire FAK103J1V4 Owner's Manual

Avoid Service Checklist
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.
Water dripping INSIDE when unit is
cooling.
Water dripping OUTSIDE when unit is
cooling.
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This tist
includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or
materials in this appliance.
SOLUTION
Wall plug disconnected Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse wit h time delay type or reset circuit breaker.
Selector Control in OFFposition Turn selector to ON (somemodels)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 tow. Adjust thermostat to higher number for cooling.
Turn selector to a higher FAN or COOL position
Thermostat set too warm. Set thermostat to colder temperature.
Room temperature below 70"F (21 °C). Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above
70"F (21°c).
Temperature sensing tube touching cold coil, located behind air filter. Straighten tube away from coil
Outdoor temperature below 70"F (21 °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 CIeaning 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.
Thermostat set on low number. Turn thermostat to higher number.
Vent set at OPEN position. Set vent at CLOSED position for maximum cooling.
Air directional Iouvres positioned improperly. Position Iouvres 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 FAN on high speed to bring air past cooting 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, windows and registers.
Window vibration-poor installation. Refer to installation instructions or check with installer.
Improper installation. TiPtair conditioner slightly to the outside to a Ilow water drai nage. Refer
to installation instructions--check with installer.
Unit removing large quantity of moisture from humid room. This is normal during excessively
humid days.
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