Frigidaire FAH08ES1TA13, FAH08ES1TA12, FAH08ES1TA11 Owner’s Manual

USE & CARE MANUAL

Contents

2 Warranty 3 Product Registration

3 Packaging 3 Normal Sounds

4 Important Safety Instructions 4 Operation of Current Device 5-10 Air Conditioner Features

10 Care and Cleaning 10 Energy Saving Ideas

11 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 instruclions 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.

READAND SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

THRU-THE-WALL

ELECTRONmC CONTROL

AIR CONDITIONER

P/N 66129901613EN

ROOM AIR CONDiTiONER WA RRA NTY

Your product is protected by this warranty

Your appliance is warranted by E]ectrolux. Etectrolux has authorized Frigidaire Consumer Services and their authorized servicers to perform service under this warranty. E]ectro]ux 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.

FULL ONE+YEAR WARRANTY

L+MITED2-5 YEAR

WARRANTY

(SealedSystem)

*NORMAL RESPONSIBILiTiES OF THE CONSUMER

EXCLUSIONS

WARRANTY

PERIOD

One year from oNginal purchase

date.

_econd through fifth

ears from original

)urchase date.

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 h_strucgons provided with the appliance and in accordance with alllocal 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 ORANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.

Note: Some states do not allow the exclusion or fimitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this ]imitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

2. Service calls which do not hwo]ve 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.

FRiGiDAiRE, THROUGH iTS AUTHORIZED

SERVICERS, WILL:

iPay all costs for repairing or replacing parts of ithis appliance which prove to be defective in

imatedals or workmanship.

Repair or replace any parts in the Sealed Refrigeration System (compressor, condenser, _vaporator and tubing) proves to be defective in

_latedats or workmanship.

Costs of service cags that are listed unde+ NOR- MAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.*

Diagnostic costs and any removal transportation and reinstaHation costs which are required because of service. Costs for labor, parts and transportation other than with respect to the Sealed

Refrigeration System_

THE CONSUMER WiLL DE

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

iF YOU NEED SERVICE

Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record. The date on the bill estabfishes 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 Company P.O. Box 212378

Augusta, GA 30917

800-4'14 49'14

Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice. AH warranties are made by E_ectrolux. This warranty applies only in the 50 states of the U.S.A., Puerlo Rico and Canada.

CANADA Electrolux Canada Group

6150 McLaughlin Road Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2

1 866 2_ 3 9397

FOR SERVICE CALL 1+800+444-4944

Product Registration Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record in the space provided below the modeI and serial numbers. On all modeis,

the seriat p_ate is located on the outside of the cabinet

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

Normal Sounds

High Pitched Chatter Today's high efficient

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.

Vibration

Unit may vibrate and make noise because of

/ poor wall or window

construction or incorrect installation.

Gurgle/Hiss

"Gurgling or hissing" noise may be heard due to refrigerant passing through evaporation during normal operation.

Pinging or Swishing.

Droplets of water hitting

-- condenserduringnormal operation may cause

"pinging or swishing" sounds.

Bmportant Safety Read all instructions before using this air conditioner. Unstructions For Your Safety

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammaMe vapors and _iquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for flammability and other

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

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:

e, Be sure the e_ectrica_ service is adequate for the mode_ 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

o 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-tracktypewith a screen panetincluded remove the screen completely beforeinstaHation.

® Be sure the air conditioner has been securety 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,

o When handling the air conditioner, be careful to avoid cuts from sharp metal

fins on front and rear coils.

Grounding type wall receptacle

device

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.

e Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded Tominimizeshockandfire

hazards proper grounding is important, The power cord is equipped witha three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards,

G, Your air conditioner_ust be used inapropertygroundedwatireceptacte, If

the wali 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 pJug.

Electrical information

READ THIS SECTION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE AIR CONDITIONER. Operation of Current

Device

Plug in &

Pres_

NOTE:Some plugs have

Buttons on the side

The power supply cord contains a current device that senses damage to the power

cord. To test your power suppiy 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 will notice a click as the button engages,

4, The power supply cord is now supplying electricity to the unit,

NOTE: o Do not use this device to turn the unit on or off.

e Always make sure the RESET button is pushed in for correct operation. e The power supply cord must be replaced if it falls to reset when either the

TEST button is pushed, or it can not be reset. A new one can be obtained from the product manufacturer.

• tfpowersupplycordisdamaged itCANNOTberepaired, ttMUSTbe replaced by one obtained from the product manufacturer.

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