Crosley CAE15ESR14, CAE15ESR15, CAE15ESR16, CAE18ESR12, CAE18ESR13 Owner’s Manual

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USE & CARE MANUAL

Contents

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Warranty Product Registration

Packaging

Normal Sounds Important Safety Instructions

Operation of Current Device

Air Conditioner Features Care and Cleaning Energy Saving Ideas

Avoid Service Checklist

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.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS .°oo,°.L_.o.._.,.°

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AIR CONDITIONERS

Crosley Corporation PO Box 2111

Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Tel: 336-761-1212

P/N 66129901157

ROOM AIR CONDITIONER WARRANTY

Your product l'Sprotected by th/s warranty

Your appliance is warranted by Crosley. Crosley has authorized Frigidaire Consumer Services and their authorized servicers to perform service under this warranty. Crosley authorizes no one else to change or add to any of these obligations under this warranty. Any obligations for service and parts under this

warranty must be performed by Frigidaire Consumer Services or an authorized Frigidaire servicer.

WARRANTY FRIGIDAIRE, THROUGH ITS THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE

PERIOD AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, WILL: FOR:

FULL ONE-YEAR One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing parts Costs of service calls that are listed under

WARRANTY purchase date. of this appliance which prove to be defective NORMAL RESPONSIBIMTIES OF THE

in materials or workmanship. CONSUMER.*

LIMITED 2-5 YEAR

WARRANTY (Sealed

System)

Sixth through Tenth Year

(Limited Warranty on Compressor)

*NORMAL

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER

EXCLUSIONS

Second through fifth years from original purchase date.

In the sixth through tenth years from date of

purchase.

This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the items

listed below. I. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product.

2. Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in accordance with all local plumbing, electrical and/or gas codes.

3. Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring.

4. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc., which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory.

5. Damages to finish after installation.

6. Damage to unit after removal from packaging carton.

This warranty does not cover the following:

1. CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND iNCiDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY iMPLIED WARRANTY. Note: Some states do not allow

the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

2. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material, or for appliances not in ordinary household use. The consumer shall pay for such service calls.

3. Damages caused by services performed by 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.

Repair or replace any parts in the Sealed Refrigeration System (compressor,

condenser, evaporator and tubing) proves to

be defective in materials or workmanship.

When this product is instaaled, operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product,Crosley will

replace the compressor with a compressor of

the same or substantially the same quality as the manufacturer's original.

Diagnostic costs and any removal, transportation and reinstallation costs which are required because of service. Costs for

labor, parts and transportation other than with respect to the Sealed Refrigeration System.

Please see warranty information packed with product or ask the dealer for complete

warranty details.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record. The date on the bill establishes the warranty

period should service be required. Ifservice is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts. This written warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state. Service under this warranty must be obtained by following these steps, in order:

1. Contact Frigidaire Consumer Services or an authorized Frigidaire servicer.

2. If there is a question as to where to obtain service, contact our Consumer Relations Department at:

Frigidaire RO. Box 212378

Augusta, GA 30917

800-444=4944

CANADA Electrolux Canada Group 6150 McLaughlin Road Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2

1-866-2139397

Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice. All warranties are made by

Crosley. This warranty applies only in the 50 states of the U.S.A., Puerto Rico and Canada.

FOR SERVICE CALL 1=800=444=4944.

Product Registration

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record in the space provided below the model and serial numbers. On all models, the serial plate is located on the outside of the cabinet.

Model No.

Serial No.

The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed and returned to the Frigidaire Company.

Packaging

Normal Sounds

Remove all packaging from inside the unit ,also any inserts placed into the side louvers.

Packing Inserts

Packing + s_aps

H/'gh Pitched Chatter

Today's high efficiency 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.

Gurje/Hiss

"Gurgling or hissing" noise may be heard due to refrigerant passing through

evaporator during normal operation.

Pinging or Swishing

Droplets of water hitting condenser

during normal operation may cause "pinging or swishing" sounds.

important Safety instructions

The power supply cord with

this air conditioner contains a current detection device designed to reduce the risk

of fire.

Please refer to the section 'Operation of

Current Device' for details.

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.

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

S Do not, under any"/

circumstances, cut,

remove, or bypass the

,,,grounding prong.

Power supply cord

with 3=prong grounding

plug and current

detection device

Read all instructions before using this air conditioner.

_VVAR_e 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.

_N_ 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 isadequate for the model you have chosen. This information

can be found on the serial plate, which is located on the side of the cabinet and behind the grille.

= If the air conditioner is to be installed in a window, you wilt 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.

= 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 is stated 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 walt 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.

READ THIS SECTION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE AIR CONDITIONER.

Operation of Current Device

Plug in & press RESET

NOTE: Some plugs have

buttons on the top.

The power supply cord contains a current device that senses damage to the power 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 TEST button. You will notice a click as the RESET button pops out.

3. Press the RESET button. Again you wilt notice a click as the button engages.

4. The power supply cord is now supplying electricity to the unit. (On some products this is also indicated by a light on the plug head).

NOTES: = 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.

, If power supply cord is damaged, it CANNOT be repaired. It MUST be replaced by one

obtained from the product manufacturer.

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