Frigidaire FAH146Q2T1, FAH146Q2T4, FAH14EQ2T3, FAH14EQ2T4, FAH14EQ2T2 Owner’s Manual

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USE CARE NUAL

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ELECTRONIC CONTROL

AIR CONDITIONER

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ROOM AIR CONDITIONER WARRANTY

Yourproduct is protected by this warranty

Your appliance is warranted by Electrolux. Electrolux has authorized Frigidaire Consumer Services and their authorized servicers to pedorm 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 pedormed by Frigidaire Consumer Services or an authorized Frigidaire servicer.

WARRANTY FRmGmDAIRE,THROUGH roTS THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSmBLE

PERmOD AUTHORmZED SERVmCERS, 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

LIMITED 2-S YEAR 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

LIMITED WARRANTY Time periods listed All of the provisions of the full and limited Costs of the technician's travel to the home (Applicable to the State above, warranties above and the exclusions listed and any costs for pick up and delivery of the of Alaska) below apply, appliance required because of service.

in materials or workmanship. CONSUMER.*

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

respect to the Sealed Refrigeration System.

*NORMAL RESPONSiBiLiTiES OF

THE CONSUMER

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 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.

8. Replacement of light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes (on models with these features).

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 de 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 de 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 Re. Box 212378

Augusta, GA 30917

800-444=4944

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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CANADA

Electrolux Canada Group

8150 McLaughlin Road Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2

1=866-213-9397

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.

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

Contents

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. 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.

Normal Sounds

Sound of RushindAir

At the front of the unit, you may

hear the sound of rushing air being moved by the fan

2 Warranty 3 Product Registration

3 Normal Sounds 4 Important Safety instructions 5-10 Using Air Conditioner

5-10 Air Conditioner Features 11 Care and Cleaning

11 Energy Saving Ideas 12 Avoid Service Checklist

High Pitched Chatter Today's high efficiency compressors

may have a high pitched chatter during the cooling cycle.

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Unit may vibrate and make noise because of poor wall or window

construction or incorrect installation

G urdle/Hies

"Gurgling or hissing" noise may be heard

due to refrigerant passing thresh evaporator during normal operation.

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Pinging or Swishind Droplets of water hitting

condenser during normal operation may cause "pinging

or swishing" sounds.

important Safety instructions

_N TE 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.

Power supply cord

with 3-prong grounding

plug and current

detection device

Read eli ir_tructions before using this air conditioner.

For "four Safety

Do not store or ase gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or-ar_/ other appliance. Read product labels for flammability and other warnings.

Prevent Accidents

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shook, 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 befound on the serial plate, which is located on the side of the cabinet and behind the

grille.

- tf the air conditioner is to be installed in a window>you will probably want to dean 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 iastallation 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 shook 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.

= De not L_e an e_ension cord or an adapter plug.

READ THIS SECTION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE AIR CONDITIONER.

Operation of Current

Device

Plug in & preas RESET

NOTE: Some plugs have

buttons on the top.

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The power supplycerd contains a current de,,a'cethat senses damage to the power cord To test your power supply cord do the following:

1 Plug in the Air Conditioner

2 The power supplycerd w[ll have T;NO buttons on the plug head Press the TEST button You wilt

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 [s now suppl'_ng electricity to the unit (On some products th[s [s also indi-

cated by a light on the plug head)

NOTES:

- Do net use this de'_ce te turn the unit en or-off

o Alwa,_s make sure the RESET button is pushed in Ier correct operation

- The power supply cord must be replaced [f[t fa[Is to reset when either the TEST button [s pushed, or [t cannot be reset Anew one can be obtained from the product manufacturer

, If power supply cord is damaged, it CANNOT be repa[red It MUST be replaced by one obtained from

the product manutacturer

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