Frigidaire FAK124R1V13, FAK124R1V11, FAK104R1V13, FAK104R1V12, FAK085R7V12 Owner’s Manual

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USE & CARE MANUAL

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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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

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ROOM AiR CONDiTiONER WARRANTY

Your produot is protected by this warranty

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 odgina} 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.*

LIMITED 2-SYEAR 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 reinstailation costs which

System) purchase date. condenser, evaporator and tubing) proves to are required because of service. Costs for

be defective in materia}s or workmanship, labor, paris 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 inaccordance with instructions p rovided 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 _oose connections or defects in house wiring.

4. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, sheNes, etc., which are not a parl 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 exc;usion or limitation of incidentai 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 no1 in ordinary household use. The consumer shall pay for such service cal_s.

3. Damages caused by services pedormed by persons other than authorized Frigidaire servicers; use of parts other than

Frigidaire Genuine Renewal Parts; obtained from persons other than such servicers; or exlernal 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 o1 sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record. The date on the biII establishes the warranty

period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep alt 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 foltowing 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 Depariment at:

Frigidaire RO. Box 212378

Augusta, GA 30917

800-444-4944

CANADA Electrolux Canada Group

6150 McLaughIin Road Mississauga, Ontario L5R 402

1-866-213-9397

Product features or specifications as described or illustraled are subject to change without notice. All warranties are made by Elect rolux.

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

FOR SERVICE CALL 1-800-444-4944.

Product Registration

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record in the space provided beJowthe modeJand seriaJnumbers.On aHmodeJs,the seriaJ pJateis Jocatedon the outside of the cabinet,

Model No,

Serial No,

The seJf-addressedPRODUCT REGISTRATIONCARDshouJdbefilled in compJeteJy,signed

and returned to the Frigidaire Company.

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

the side louvers.

Normal Sounds

Sound of Rushing A/;"

At the front of the unit, you may hear the sound of rushing air

being moved by the fan.

Gurgle/Hies

'Gurgling or hissing" noise may be t .....

due to refrigerant passing through evaporator during normal operation.

PACKAGING iNSERTS

High Pitched Chatter

Today's high efficiency compressors

may have a high pitched chatter during the cooling cycle.

Vibrat/bn

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_it'_ 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

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 incIuding 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.

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.

_WAR_NG Emectrical mnforrnation

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.

plug and current

detection device

READ THIS SECTION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE AIR CONDITIONER.

Operation of Current Device

NOTE: Some plugs have

buttons on the top,

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 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. (On some products this is also indicated 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 button 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 manufacturer. If power supply cord is damaged it CANNOT be repaired. It MUST be replaced by one obtained from the product manufacturer,

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