USE & CARE MANUAL
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THRU-THE-WALL
ELECTRONIC CONTROL
AIR CONDITIONER
P/N 309000856/03
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
Record in the space provided below the model and serial numbers. On all models,
Product Registration
the serial plate is located on the outside of the cabinet.
Model No.
Serial No.
Register Your Product
The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in
completely, signed and returned to the Frigidaire Company.
Contents
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Warranty
Product Registration
Normal Sounds
NOTE: This Owner's Guide provides
specific operating instructions for
your model. Use the room air
conditioner only as instructed in this
Owner's Guide. These 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.
Important Safety Instructions
Oopeation of current Device
5-10 Air Conditioner Features
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Care and Cleaning
Energy Saving Ideas
Avoid Service Checklist
Normal Sounds
High Pitched Chatter
Today's high efficient
compressors may have a high
pitched chatter during the
cooling cycle.
Vibration
Unit may vibrate and
make noise because of
poor wall or window
construction or incorrect
installation.
Sound of Rushing Air
At the front of the unit, you
may hear the sound of
rushing air being moved by
the fan.
Pinging or Swishing
Droplets of water hitting
condenser during normal
operation may cause
“pinging or swishing”
sounds.
Gurgle/Hiss
“Gurgling or hissing” noise may be heard due
to refrigerant passing through evaporation
during normal operation.
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Read all instructions before using this air conditioner.
Important Safety
Instructions
WARNING
For Your 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.
The power supply cord
NOTE
with this air conditioner contains a
current detection device designed to
reduce the risk of fire.
WARNING
Prevent Accidents
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your air
P l e a s e r e f e r t o t h e s e c t i o n
“Operation of Current Device” for
details.
conditioner, follow basic precautions, including the following:
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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.
In the event that the power supply
cord is damaged, it cannot be
repaired it must be replaced with a
cord from the Product Manufacturer.
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 a triple-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.
Save this manual and the installation instructions for possible future use in
removing or reinstalling this unit.
WARNING
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.
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When handling the air conditioner , be careful to avoid cuts from sharp metal
fins on front and rear coils.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
WARNING
Electrical Information
The complete electrical rating of your new room air conditioner is stated on the
Do not, under
serial plate. Refer to the rating when checking the electrical requirements.
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
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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.
grounding prong.
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.
Power supply cord with
3-prong grounding plug
and current detection
device
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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.
READ THIS SECTION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE AIR CONDITIONER.
The power supply cord contains a current device that senses damage to the power
Operation of Current
Device
cord. To test your power supply cord do the following:
1. Plug in the Air Conditioner.
2. The power supply cord will have TWO buttons on the plug head. Press the
Plug in &
Press RESET
TEST button. You will notice a click as the RESET button pops out.
3. Press the RESET button. Again you will notice a click as the button engages.
4. The power supply cord is now supplying electricity to the unit.
RESET
TEST
NOTE:
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Do not use this device to turn the unit on or off.
Always make sure the RESET button is pushed in for correct operation.
The power supply cord must be replaced if it fails to reset when either the
TEST button is pushed, or it cannot be reset. A new one can be obtained from
the product manufacturer.
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If power supply cord is damaged, it CANNOT be repaired. It MUST be
replaced by one obtained from the product manufacturer.
NOTE:Some plugs have
Buttons on the side
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