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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.

Room Too Cold.

Avoid Service Checklist

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 workman-ship or
materials in this appliance.

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.

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.

Reset to a Lower temperature.

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

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

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 Tem-
perature to a Higher setting.

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 - 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 speed to a faster setting to bring air past cooling coils more
frequently.

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

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

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

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

Set temperature too low. Increase set temperature.

If These Solutions Fail, Call 1-800-444-4944 For Frigidaire Service.

Summary of Contents for 66121621

Page 1: ...1 Avoid Service Checklist 3 Packaging NOTE This USE CARE MANUAL provides specific operating instructions for your model Use the room air conditioner only as instructed in this USE CARE MANUAL instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance DESIGNER SERIES 28 ...

Page 2: ...y persons other than authorized Frigidaire servicers use of parts other than Frigidaire Genuine Renewal Parts obtained from persons other than such servicers or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply or acts of God 4 Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined Keep your bill of sale delivery slip or some other appro...

Page 3: ...ect installation High Pitched Chatter Today s high efficiency compressors may have a high pitched chatter during the cooling cycle 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 Pinging or Swishing Droplets of water hit...

Page 4: ... 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 out...

Page 5: ...IMER CHECK FILTER RESET BUTTON SETS MODE TURNS UNIT ON OR OFF AUTO TEMP FEATURE SLEEP MODE SETS FAN SPEED ADJUSTS TEMP TIME ADJUSTS TEMP TIME Air Conditioner Features UNIT CONTROL AUTO TEMP LIGHT ON OFF REMOTE CONTROL ACTIVATES TIMER FAN SPEED SETS MODE AUTO TEMP ADJUSTS TEMP TIME ELECTRONIC CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before you begin thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel and ...

Page 6: ...ot desired such as for room air circulation or to exhaust stale air Remember to open the vent during this function but keep it closed during cooling for maximum cooling efficiency You can choose any fan speed you prefer Exc ept Auto Temp During this function the display will show the actual room temperature not the set temperature as in the cooling mode LIGHT ON DO THIS PRESS MODE BUTTON CHOOSE FA...

Page 7: ...t will start stop PRESSING the unit On Off button at any time will cancel the Delay Start Stop function The Delay Start Stop Feature will work until the unit either starts or stops Once that happens he above steps have to be repeated again CHECK FILTER FEATURE YOU WILL SEE LIGHT ON Note This feature is a reminder to clean the Air Filter See Care and Cleaning for more efficient operation and coolin...

Page 8: ...additional 30 minutes This new temperature will be maintained for 7 hours before it returns to the or iginally selected temperature This ends the Sleep MODE and the unit will continue to operate as originally programmed The Sleep MODE program can be cancelled at any time during operation by again pressing the Sleep button DO THIS PRESS SLEEP BUTTON LIGHT ON TO TURN UNIT OFF YOU WILL SEE DO THIS PR...

Page 9: ...ll allow you to direct the air flow Up or Down and Left or Right throughout the room as needed Rotate the Auger Wheel Up or Down until the desired direction is obtained 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 circuit breaker tripping The fan will continue to run during this time ...

Page 10: ...ater in or around the controls may cause damage to the air conditioner Plug in air conditioner Winter Storage If you plan to store the air conditioner during the winter remove it carefully from the window according to the installation instructions Cover it with plastic or return it to the original carton Note To prevent rust or electrical connections from being damaged store air co nditioner in an...

Page 11: ...0 F 16 C To defrost the coil set FAN ONLY Mode 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 Tem perature to a Higher setting Dirty air filter air restricted Clean air filter Refer to Care and Cleaning section Temperature is set too High Set ...

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