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OCCURRENCE

SOLUTION

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.

Air conditioner will not operate.

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.

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.

Before You Call

Air conditioner cooling, but room 
is too warm - ice forming
on cooling coil behind decorative
front

Outdoor temperature below 60  F (16  C). To defrost the coil, set FAN ONLY mode.

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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.

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Room temperature below 60°F (16°C). Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above 
60°F (16°C).

Temperature sensing element touching cold coil, located behind air filter. Straighten away from coil.

Air from unit does not feel cold
enough.

Compressor shut-off by changing modes. Wait approximately 3 minutes and listen for compressor to 
restart when set in the COOL mode.

Reset to a lower temperature.

Noise when unit is cooling.

Air movement sound. This is normal. If too loud, set to lower FAN setting.

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Water dripping INSIDE when
unit is cooling.

Improper installation. Tilt air conditioner slightly to the outside to allow water drainage. Refer to
installation instructions or check with installer.

Water dripping OUTSIDE when
unit is cooling.

Unit removing large quantity of moisture from humid room. This is normal during excessively humid
days.

Window vibration - poor installation. Refer to installation instructions or check with installer.

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.

If These Solutions Fail, Call 1-800-944-9044 For Frigidaire Service.

Remote Sensing Deactivating
Prematurely (some models).

Remote control not located within range. Place remote control within 20 feet  & 120° radius of the 
front of the unit

Room too cold.

Set temperature too low. lncrease set temperature.

Remote control signal obstructed. Remove obstruction.

Remote Sensing activated (on some models) and remote control located in Hot Spot - Relocate remote
control or deactivate remote sensing.

Summary of Contents for 2020218A0678

Page 1: ...l about the Use Care Care and Cleaning 10 Energy Saving Ideas 10 2020218A0678 June 2009 Product Registration 3 Packaging 3 Normal Sounds 3 Air Conditioner Features 4 Important Safety Instructions 2 Operating Instructions 4 9 of your Room Air Conditioner Before You Call 11 Major Appliance Warranty 12 ...

Page 2: ...g 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 ...

Page 3: ...rect installation Vibration Pinging or Swishing Droplets of water hitting condenser during normal operation may cause pinging or swishing sounds Sound of Rushing Air At the front of the unit you may hear the sound of rushing air being moved by the fan Gurgle Hiss Gurgling or hissing noise may be heard due to refrigerant passing through evaporator during normal operation Product Registration 3 Prod...

Page 4: ...represent the Touch Pad the same instructions can be used for the Remote Control TO TURN UNIT ON YOU WILL SEE PRESS ON OFF BUTTON DO THIS Air Conditioner Features Operating Instructions ADJUSTS TEMPERATURE OR TIME DISPLAYS TEMPERATURE TIME SETS FAN SPEED SETS MODE TURNS UNIT ON OR OFF ACTIVATES TIMER CHECK FILTER RESET BUTTON SLEEP MODE REMOTE TEMP SENSING INDICATOR some models CLEAN AIR FEATURE s...

Page 5: ...rns to the original set temperature Press either the fan slower or fan faster button to adjust the fan speed manually 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved YOU WILL SEE PRESS TO RAISE PRESS TO LOWER DO THIS Note Tap or hold either up or down button until the desired temperature is seen on the display This tempe rature will be automatically maintained anywhere between 60 F 16 C and ...

Page 6: ...p mode program can be cancelled at any time during operation by again pressing the Sleep button SLEEP FEATURE DO THIS PRESS SLEEP BUTTON YOU WILL SEE Note Use this function only when cooling is not desired such as for room air circulation or to exhaust stale air on some models Remember to open the vent during this function but keep it closed during cooling for maximum cooling efficiency You can ch...

Page 7: ...p to 24 hours The control will count down the time remaining until start 8 7 5 7 etc The Delay Start Operation automatically selects cooling with maximum Fan speed if Cool Energy Saver or Fan Only was the last mode selected The temperature maintained will be the same as previously set To change the set temperature press COOL then Up or Down arrows until the desired temperature is indicated on the ...

Page 8: ...has ended The display on the remote control indicates the temperature at the remote ONLY NOTE The Remote Sensing function is terminated either by using the Remote Sensing Stop button or the main ON OFF button on the unit 8 Operating Instructions Operating Instructions continued 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved TO CHANGE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY DO THIS PRESS AND HOLD THE UP DOWN BU...

Page 9: ... to roll through to select another mode After a power outage the unit will memorize the last setting and return the unit to the same setting once power is restored Fresh Air Vent Control on some models The Fresh Air Vent allows the air conditioner to 1 Recirculate inside air Vent Closed see Fig 1 2 Draw fresh air into the room Fresh Air see Fig 2 3 Exchange air from the room Vent Open see Fig 3 Fi...

Page 10: ...checked at least once a month to see if cleaning is necessary Trapped particles in the filter can build up and cause an accumulation of frost on the cooling coils Grasp the filter by the center and pull up and out Wash the filter using liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water Rinse filter thoroughly Gently shake excess water from the filter Be sure filter is thoroughly dry before replacing Or i...

Page 11: ...defrost the coil set to FAN ONLY mode Then set temperature to a higher setting 11 Room temperature below 60 F 16 C Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above 60 F 16 C Temperature sensing element touching cold coil located behind air filter Straighten away from coil Air from unit does not feel cold enough Compressor shut off by changing modes Wait approximately 3 minutes and listen f...

Page 12: ...pliance or home incurred during installation including but not limited to floors cabinets walls etc 13 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER ...

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