Frigidaire Faa074s7a Owner's Manual

USE CARE NUAL

DESIGNER SERIES

NOTE: This USE & CARE MANUAL pro-
vides specific operating instructions for your

model. Use the room air conditioner only
as instructed in this USE & CARE MANUAL.

These instructions are not meant to cover

every possible condition and situation that
may occur. Common sense and caution

must be practiced when installing operat-
ing and maintaining any appliance.

Contents

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4

5-9

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Warranty

Product Registration

Packaging
Normal Sounds

Important Safety Instructions
Air Conditioner Features

Care and Cleaning

Energy Saving Ideas

Avoid Service Checklist

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTRONIC CONTROL

AIR CONDITIONER

P/N 66129901471

ROOMAIR CONDITIONER WARRANTY

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Your appliance is warranted by Electrolux. Electrolux has authorized Frigidaire Consumer Services and their authorized servicers to perform service under this
warranty. Electrolux 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 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE

in materials or workmanship. CONSUMER.*

LIMITED2-5YBAR Second through fifth Repair or replace any parts in the Sealed Diagnostic costs and any removal,

WARRANTY (Sealed years from original Refrigeration System (compressor, transportation and reinstallation costs which
System) purchase date. condenser, evaporator and tubing) proves to are required because of service. Costs for

be defective in materials or workmanship, labor, parts and transportation other than with

respect to the Sealed Refrigeration System.

*NORMAL
RESPONSIBILITIES OF

THECONSUMER

EXCLUSIONS

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

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

1. 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 ofsufficient 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,

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, If service 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
P.O. Box 212378

Augusta, GA 30917

800-444-4944

CANADA
Electrolux Canada Group

6150 McLaughlin Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2

1-866-213-9397

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

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

FOR SERVICE CALL 1-800-444-4944.

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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.

Register Your Product

The self-addressed PRODUCTREGISTRATIONCARD shouldbe filled in completely,signed

and returnedto the Frigidaire Company.

Packaging Remove all packaging from inside the unit, also any inserts placed into

the side louvers.

packaging inserts

Normal Sounds

Sound of Rushing Air

At the front of the unit you rY
hear the sound of rushing

being moved by the fan.

_ld!Yiss

"Gurgling or hissing" noise may be heard

due to refrigerant passing through
evaporator during normal operation.

H/g/? Pitd'h e d Ch a t:e r

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,

-- 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,

_WA_ite_ 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

with 3_prong grounding
plug and current

detection device

Read all instructions before using this air conditioner.

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 labets for flammability and other warnings.

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 is adequate 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 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.

- When handling the air conditioner, be careful to avoid cuts from sharp metal fins on front
and rear coils.

,I&WAR_NG 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 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 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

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 butlon. 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. (On some products this is also indi-
cated 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 butlon 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 manufacturen
If power supply cord is damaged, il CANNOT be repaired. It MUST be replaced by one obtained from

the product manufacturer.