USE & CARE MANUAL
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AIR CONDITIONER
3 SPEED ELECTRONIC CONTROL
P/N819042059-01
ROOM AIR CONDITIONER WARRANTY
Your product is protected by this warranty
Yourappliance is warranted by Electrolux. Electroluxhas authorized FrigidaireConsumer Services andtheir authorized servicersto
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 CONSUMERWILLBE
FULLONE-YEAR One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing Costs ofservicecallsthatarelisted under
WARRANTY purchase date. 3artsofthisappliancewhich provetobe NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
LIMITED 2-5 YEAR
WARRANTY (Sealed
system)
LIMITED WARRANTY Time periods listed AIIoftheprovisionsofthefullandlimitec Costs of the technician's travel to the
(Applicable to the above, warranties above and the exclusions home and any costs for pick up and
StateofAlaska) listed below apply, delivery of the appliance required
*NORMAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE CONSUMER
Second through fiftf
years from origina
purchase date.
This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is
responsible for theitems 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 inaccordancewithalllocalplumbing, electricaland/or gas codes.
3. Proper connection to a grounded power supply ofsufficient voltage, replacement ofblownfuses,
repair of loose connections or defectsin house wiring.
4. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removalof trim, cupboards,
shelves, etc., whichare not apart oftheappliancewhen itwasshipped fromthefactory.
5. Damages tofinish after installation.
AUTHORIZED SERVICERS,WILL RESPONSIBLE FOR:
defective in materials or workmanship. CONSUMER.*
Repair or replace any parts in the Sealed
Refrigeration System (compressor,
condenser, evaporator and tubing)
proves to be defective in materials or
workmanship.
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.
because of service.
EXCLUSIONS
IF YOU NEED SERVICE Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate paymentrecord. Thedateonthebill
This warranty doesnot cover thefollowing:
1. CONSEQUENTIALOR INCIDENTAL DAMAGESSUCH ASPROPERTY DAMAGEAND INCIDENTAL
EXPENSES RESULTING FROMANYBREACHOFTHISWRITTENORANYIMPLIEDWARRANTY.
Note: Some statesdo not allowthe exclusion orlimitation of incidentalor consequential damages, so
this limitation orexclusion may notapply to you.
2. Service callswhich do notinvolve malfunction ordefects in workmanshipor material, orfor appliances
not in ordinaryhousehold use. The consumer shall pay for such service calls.
3. Damagescausedbyservices performedby persons other than authorized Frigidaireservicers;use
of parts other than Frigidaire Genuine Renewal Parts; obtained from persons other than such
servicers; orexternalcauses suchasabuse, misuse, inadequatepowersupplyoractsofGod.
4. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot bereadily
determined.
establishes the warranty period should service be required. Ifservice is performed,it isinyour best
interest to obtain and keep allreceipts. This written warrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights. You may
also have other rights that vary from state tostate. Service underthiswarrantymustbeobtained by
following these steps,in order:
1. Contact FrigidaireConsumer Services oran authorized Frigidaireservicer.
2. If there is a question as to where to obtain service, contact our Consumer Relations Department at:
Frigidaire
P.O. Box 212378
Augusta, GA30917
800-444-4944
Product features orspecifications as described or illustrated aresubject to changewithout notice.All warranties aremade by Electrolux.
This warranty appliesonly in the50 states ofthe U.S.A., Puerto Rico and Canada.
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Product Registration Record Your Modeland SerialNumbers
Record in the space provided below the model andserialnumbers. Onallmodels, the
serial plate islocated on theoutside of thecabinet.
Model Number
Serial Number
Register Your Product
The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely,
siqned and returnedto the FriqidaireCompany.
Contents 2 Warranty
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 maintainin_
any appliance.
Normal Sounds
Sound of Rushing Air
At the frontof the unit, you may
hear the sound of rushing air
being moved bythe fan.
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Product Registration
Normal Sounds
Important Safety Instructions
Energy Saving Ideas
Operation of Current Device
Air Conditioner Features
Care and Cleaning
11 Avoid Service Checklist
High Pitched Chatter
Today's high efficiency compressors
may have a high pitched chatter
during the coolingcycle.
Vibration
Unit may vibrate and make noise
because of poor wall or window
construction or incorrectinstallation.
Gurgle/Hiss
"Gurgling or hissing" noise may be
heard due torefrigerant passing through
the evaporator duringnormal operation.
Pinging or Swishing
Droplets of water hitting the
condenser during normal operation
may cause "pinging or swishing"
sounds.
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Important Safety
Instructions
The power supplycord with
this air conditioner contains a current
detection device designed to reduce the
risk offire.
Please referto the section 'Operation of
Current Device' fordetails.
Intheeventthatthe power supply cord is
damaged, itcannot 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
_DDo not, under an_y
circumstances, cut,
/ remove, or bypass /
_he gr°unding Pr°_
Power supply cord
with 3-prong grounding
plug and current
detection device
Read all instructions before using thisair conditioner.
For Your Safety
Do not store or use gasoline or otherflammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for
flammability and otherwarnings.
Prevent Accidents
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, orinjurytopersonswhen
using your air conditioner, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
• Be sure the electrical service is adequate forthemodelyouhave
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 awindow, 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 airconditioner 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 orreinstalling 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 theair conditioner isproperly grounded. To minimize shock
and fire hazards, propergrounding is important. The power cord is
equippedwithathree-prong grounding plug and a current leakage
detection device forprotection against shock& fire hazards.
• Your air conditioner must be used in a properly grounded wall
receptacle. If thewall receptacle you intend to useis not adequately
grounded or protected by a time delay fuseor circuit breaker, have a
qualified electrician install the proper receptacle.
• Do not run airconditioner with outside protective cover in place. This
could result in mechanical damage within the airconditioner.
• Do not usean extension cordor an adapterplug.
Energy Saving Ideas
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• Do not blockinside air flowwith blinds, curtainsor furniture; or
outside with shrubs, enclosures, or other buildings.
• The capacity of the room air conditioner mustfittheroomsizefor
efficient and satisfactory operation.
• Install the room air conditioner on theshadysideofyourhome. A
window that faces north is best because itis shaded most of the day.
Close thefireplace damper, floor and wall registers so cool airdoes
not escape upthe chimney andinto the ductwork.
Keep blinds anddrapes in otherwindows closed duringthesunniest
part of the day.
Clean the air filter as recommended in the section "Care and
Cleaning"
Proper insulation and weatherstrippinginyourhomewillhelpkeep
warm airout and cool airin.
External house shadingwith trees, plants or awningswill help reduce
the airconditioner work load.
Operate heat producing appliances such as ranges, washers, dryers
and dishwashers during the coolest part of the day.
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