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Frigidaire THRU-THE-WALL AIR CONDITIONER manual

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  • Page 1

    OWNER’S GUIDE READ AND SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THRU-THE-W ALL AIR CONDITIONER ELECTRONIC CONTROL ELECTRONIC CONTROL P/N 309000856 ( 11 /03)[...]

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    2 ROOM AIR CONDITIONER W ARRANTY Y our product is protected by this warranty Y our appliance is warranted by Electrolux. Electrolux has authorized Frigidair e Consumer Services and their authorized servicer s to perform service under this war- ranty . Electrolux authorizes no one else to change or add to any of these obligations under this warranty . Any obligations for service and parts under this war- ranty must be performed by Frigidaire Consumer Services or an authorized Frigidair e servicer . W ARRANTY FRIGIDAIRE, THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED THE CONSUMER WILL BE PERIOD SERVICERS, WILL: RESPONSIBLE FOR: FULL ONE-YEAR W ARRANTY One year from original purchase date. Pay all costs for repairing [...]

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    3 Pr oduct Registration Record Y our Model and Serial Numbers Record in the space pr ovided below the model and serial numbers. On most models, the serial plate is located on the outside of the cabinet. On some models, r emove the filter and look at the bottom edge of the air conditioner behind the front grille for the model and serial numbers. Reading these numbers may be easier by using a flashlight or by removing the cabinet fr ont as instructed under “Care and Cleaning.” Model No. ____________________________________________________________ Serial No. _____________________________________________________________ Register Y our Product The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRA TION CARD sho[...]

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    4 Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this air conditioner . For Y our Safety Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for flammability and other warnings. Prevent Accidents To r educe the risk of fir e, 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 on the side of the cabinet or behind the grille. • If the air conditioner is to be installed i[...]

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    5 Air Conditioner Featur es ELECTRONIC CONTROL OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Before you begin, thor oughly familiarize yourself with the contr ol panel and r emote as shown below and all its functions. Then follow the symbol for the functions you desire. The unit can be contr olled by the touch pad alone or with the remote. Using Air Conditioner To r educe the risk of fir e, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS befor e operating this appliance. To begin operating the air conditioner or heater , follow these steps: 1. Plug in the air conditioner . (T o prevent electrical hazar ds, do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.) 2. Press “On/Of f” butto[...]

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    6 DO THIS: PRESS F AN SPEED BUTTON SELECT AUTO FAN Note: The fan speed will begin in HI, then adjust to MED and LO as the r oom temperatu r e conditions indictates. For example in cooling, if the r oom doesn ’ t get too warm it will stay at LO. If the r oom temperatu r e rises quickl y , such as a door being open e d, it will automatically go to HI speed. The fan speeds will adjust back to LO as the room r etur ns to the original set temperature . Note: T ap or hold either up( ^ ) or down( v ) button until the desired temperatur e is seen on display . This temperature will be automatically maintained anywhere between 60F (16C) and 90F (32C) for cooling mode. The T emperatur e will be autom[...]

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    7 Air Conditioner Featur es (continued) YOU WILL SEE: TO OPERA TE ON FAN ONL Y : Note: Use this function only when cooling is not desired, such as for r oom air circulation. Y ou can choose any fan speed you p r efe r ,EXCEPT AUTO FAN. During this function, the display will show the actual current temperatur e, not the set temperature as in the cooling mode. DO THIS: PRESS MODE BUTTON CHOOSE F AN ONL Y DO THIS: PRESS MODE BUTTON CHOOSE POWER S A VER YOU WILL SEE: TO USE THE POWER S A VER FE A TURE: Note: In this mode, the fan will continue to run for 3 minutes after the compressor shuts of f. The fan then cycles on for 2 minutes at 10 minute intervals until the r oom temperatu r e is above t[...]

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    DO THIS: PRESS MODE BUTTON SELECT HEA T YOU WILL SEE: HEA TING FEA TURE (on some models) : DO THIS: PRESS TO RESET YOU WILL SEE: CLEAN FIL TER FEA TURE: Note: This feature is a r eminder to clean the Air Filter (See Care and Cleaning) for more ef ficient operation and cooling. The LED (light) will illuminate after 250 hours of operation. T o reset after cleaning the filter , press the “Clean Filter” button an d the light will go off. Note: This feature can be used with any combination of F AN Speeds, T imer , or Sleep Modes. When in the “Heat” Mode, the fan will run continuously while heat is needed. The temperature will automatically be maintained anywher e between 55°F (13°C) and[...]

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    Air Conditioner Featur es (continued) 9 ADDITIONAL THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW Now that you have maste r ed the operating p r ocedu r e, he r e a r e mo r e featu r es in your cont r ol that you should know. • The Remote Control will operate all the contr ol panel features, follow the same instructions. • The “Cool “ circuit has an automatic 3 minute time delayed start if the unit is turned off and on quickly . This prevents overheating of the compressor and possible cir cuit breaker tripping. The fan will continue to run during this time. • The cont r ol will maintain any set temperatu r e between 60 O F and 90 O F deg r ees (cooling), 55 O F and 80 O F (heating). • The control is ca[...]

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    10 Car e and Cleaning Clean your air conditioner occasionally to keep it looking new . Be sure to unplug the unit before cleaning to pr event shock or fire hazards. Air Filter Cleaning The air filter should be checked at least once a month to see if cleaning is necessary . T rapped particles in the filter can build up and cause an accumulation of frost on the cooling coils. (4-W A Y) Air Conditioner Featur es (continued) 4- W ay Air Directional Louvers The 4-W ay air directional louvers allow you to direct air flow up or down, left or right throughout the r oom as needed. T o adjust the air directional louvers side-to- side, use the center handle as you move it side-to-side. • Grasp the fi[...]

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    11 A void Service Checklist OCCURRENCE SOLUTION Before calling for service, r eview this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that ar e not the result of defective workman- ship or materials in this appliance. Air conditioner will not operate. W all plug disconnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet. House fuse blown or circuit br eaker tripped. Replace fuse with time delay type or reset cir cuit breaker . Control is OFF . T ur n Control ON and set to desired F AN or COOL setting. Unit turned off and then on too quickly , wait 3 minutes before compr essor will automatically r estart. Thermostat set too HI. Adjust thermostat to lower number for cooli[...]