Important Safety Instructions; Energy Saving Ideas - Frigidaire FAK103J1V4 Owner's Manual

Important Safety
Instructions
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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
under
Power supply
cord with 3- rong
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Read all instructions before using this air conditioner.
For Your Safety
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquidsin the vicinity of
this or any other appliance. Read product labelsfor flammability and other warnings.
Prevent Accidents
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your
air conditioner, follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Be sure the electrical service is adequate for the model you have chosen. This
information can be found on the serial plate, which is located either behind the
louvers or on the left side of the cabinet.
• If the air conditioner is to be installed in a window, you will probably want to
clean both sides of the glass first. If the window is atriple-track type with a screen
panel included, remove the screen completely before installation.
• Be sure the air conditioner has been securely and correctly installed according to
the separate installation instructions provided with this manual. Savethis manual
and the installation instructions for possible future use in removing or reinstalling
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 isstated on the serial
plate. Refer to the rating when checking the electrical requirements.
• Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded. To minimize shock and fire
hazards, proper grounding is important. The power cord is equipped with a
three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards,
• Your air conditioner must be used in a properly grounded wall receptacle• If the
wall receptacle you intend to use is not adequately grounded or protected by a
time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician install the proper
receptacle.
• Do not run air conditioner with outside protective cover in place This could result
in mechanical damage within the air conditioner•
• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
Energy Saving Ideas •
Do not block air flow inside with blinds, curtains or furniture;
or
outside with shrubs, enclosures,
or other
buildings.
• The capacity of the room air conditioner must fit the room size for efficient and
satisfactory operation.
• Install the room air conditioner on the shady side of your home. A window that
faces north is best because it is shaded most of the day.
• Close the fireplace damper, floor and wall registers so cool air does not escape
up the chimney and into the duct work.
• Keep blinds and drapes in ot her windows closed during the sunniest part of the day.
• Clean the air filter as recommended in the section "Care and Cleaning."
• Proper insulation and weather stripping in your home will help keep warm air
out and cool air in.
• External house shading with trees, plants or awmngs will help reduce the air
conditioner's work load.
• Operate heat producing appliances such as ranges, washers, dryers and
dishwashers during the coolest part of the day.
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