Friedrich KQ08E10 User Manual

Room Air Conditioner Installation and Operating Manual

MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE

920-138-00 (01/02)

KQ08E10

Registering Your Room Air Conditioner

Model information can be found on the name plate located on the side of the unit near the control panel. Please complete and mail the owner registration card furnished with this product or register on-line at www.friedrich.com (USA only). For your future convenience, record the model information here.

KStar

EPA DOE

Congratulations! You have purchased a Friedrich KStar

room air conditioner. The Friedrich KStar®is designed to provide maximum comfort and quietness.

Table of Contents

Introduction ..................................................................................2

Safety Precautions.......................................................................3

How to operate your Friedrich KStar®........................................5

Installation Instructions...............................................................8

Warranty......................................................................................16

Before Operating Your Unit

Make sure the wiring is adequate for your unit.

If you have fuses, they should be of the time delay type. Before you install or relocate this unit, be sure that the amperage rating of the circuit breaker or time delay fuse does not exceed the amp rating listed in figure 1.

DO NOT use an extension cord.

The cord provided will carry the proper amount of electrical power to the unit; an extension cord will not.

Make sure that the receptacle is compatible with the wall plug provided.

This insures proper grounding. If you have a two-prong receptacle you will need to replace it with a three-prong grounded receptacle that meets all national and local codes and ordinances. You must use the three-prong plug furnished with the air conditioner.

Figure 1

For the Best Cooling Performance and Energy Efficiency

Keep the filter clean

Make sure that your air conditioner is always in top performing condition by cleaning the filter regularly. Instructions for removing and cleaning the filter can be found on page 7.

Provide good airflow

Make sure that the airflow to and from the unit is unobstructed. Your air conditioner puts the air out at the top of the unit, and takes in air at the bottom. Airflow is critical to good operation. It is just as important on the outside of the building that the airflow around the unit exterior is not blocked.

Unit Placement

If your air conditioner can be placed in a window or a wall that is shaded by a tree or another building, the unit will operate even more efficiently. Using drapes or blinds on the sunny side of the dwelling will also add to your unit's efficiency.

Insulation

Good insulation will be a big help in maintaining desirable comfort levels. Doors should have weather stripping. Be sure to caulk around doors and windows.

Introduction

MODEL

KQ08E10

AMP VOLT NEMA NO.

15 125 5-15P

CIRCUIT

RATING OR

TIME DELAY

FUSE

PLUG FACE

WARNING

Safety Precautions

To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed.

■ Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instruction will cause harm or damage, the seriousness is classified by the following indications.

WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury. CAUTION

This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to properties only.

■ Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.

Be sure not to do this.

Be sure to follow the instructions.

Plug in the power plug properly.

• Otherwise, it will cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation.

Do not operate or stop the unit by inserting or pulling out the power plug.

• It will cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation.

Do not damage or use an unspecified power cord.

• It will cause electric shock or fire.

•

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorized service center or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

Do not modify power cord length or share the outlet with other appliances.

• It will cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation.

Do not operate with wet hand or in damp environment.

• It will cause electric shock.

Do not direct airflow at room occupants only.

•

This could lead to health problems

Sharp edges

Safety Precautions

When the air filter is

to be removed, do not

touch the metal parts

of the unit.

• It may cause an injury.

Do not clean the air

conditioner with

water.

• Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation. It may cause an electric shock.

Ventilate well when

used together with a

stove, etc.

• An oxygen shortage may occur.

When the unit is to be cleaned, switch the unit off, and unplug it.

• Since the fan rotates at high speed during operation, it may cause an injury.

Do not put a pet or house

plant where it will be exposed

to direct air flow.

• This could injure the pets or plants.

Do not use for special

purposes.

• Do not use this air conditioner to preserve precision devices, food, pets, plants, and art objects. It may cause deterioration of quality, etc.

Do not operate switches

with wet hands

• It may cause an electric shock.

Do not apply an insecticide

or flammable spray.

• It may cause a fire or deformation of the cabinet.

Do not put a heater, etc.

where it is exposed to direct

air flow.

•

It may cause imperfect combustion.

SHARP EDGES!

The edges of the case can be SHARP!

• Use caution when handling the case. Grip it firmly and do not allow it to slip while holding it.

•

Use heavy gloves to handle the case if necessary.

•

DO NOT allow the case to slide against your skin!

How to Operate Your KStar®Room Air Conditioner

The controls will look like the following.

Controls

• FOR NORMAL COOLING

1. Turn the Mode switch to the High, Med, or Low Cool setting.

2. Set the Temperature control to the desired temperature point (the mid-point is a good starting position). If the room temperature is not satisfactory after a reasonable time, adjust the control to a cooler or warmer setting, as appropriate.

• FOR MAXIMUM COOLING

1. Turn the Mode switch to the High Cool setting.

2. Set the temperature control to the highest temperature point (all the way to the right).

• FOR QUIETER OPERATION

1. Turn the Mode switch to the Low Cool setting.

2. Set the Temperature control as needed.

• EnergySaver Switch

This rocker switch can be depressed to either YES or NO. In the yes position, you will get the most economical operation. Both the fan and the compressor will cycle on and off together, maintaining the selected temperature at a more constant level and reducing the humidity more efficiently. This control will only operate when the unit is in a cooling mode. In the NO position, the fan will run constantly as long as the unit is in the cooling mode.

When the air conditioner has finished cooling the room and is turned off or set to the fan position, wait at least 3 minutes before resetting to the cooling operation again.

CAUTION

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