Frigidaire FAM186R2A2, FAM156R1A2, FAM186R2A1 Owner’s 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

11 Care and Cleaning 11 Energy Saving Ideas

12 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 instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition

and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when instalIing, operating, and maintaining any appliance.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ELEC ONiC

P/N 66121617

ROOM AIR CONDITIONER WARRANTY

Yourproduot /s proteoted 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 AUTHORIZED THE CONSUMER WILL BE

PERIOD SERVICERS, WILL: RESPONSIBLE FOR:

FULLONE-YEAR One year from Pay all costs for repairing or replacing parts of Costs of service calls that are listed under

WARRANTY original purchase this appliance which prove to be defective in NOR_ MAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE

LIMITED2-5 Becond through fifth Repair or replace any parts in the Sealed Diagnostic costs and any removal YEAR ears from original Refrigeration System (compressor, condenser, transportation and reinstallation costs WARRANTY _urchasedate. evaporator end tubing/ proves to be defective in which are required because of service.

(Sealed System) other than with respect to the Sealed

date. materials or workmanship. CONSUMER.*

materiels or workmanship. Costs for labor, parts and transportation

Refrigeration System.

* NORMAL RESPONSJBlUTJES 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.

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. Sewice 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 sewice 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 inyour 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 seRticer.

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 1o800o444o4944.

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.

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

Packaging

Norma Sounds

Remove aH packaging from inside the unit ,amso any inserts placed into

the side _ouvers.

Packing inserts

i-//qh P/Zched Chatter

Today's high efficiency compressors may have a high pitched chatter

during the cooling cycle.

Vibr_Ttio,q

Unit may vibrate and make noise because of poor wall or window construction or incorrect installation.

Sound of Rush/?Tg A/?

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

being moved by the fan.

G_rd/e/,_i/L_ s J

'Gurgling or hissing' noise may be heard due to refrigerant passing through

evaporator during normal operation.

P/hC//hg or Sw/sh/hc/

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.

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 walm receptacle

JJ_ circumstances, cut,

[ remove, or bypass the

, grounding prong.

Power supply cord

with 3-prong grounding

pmugand current detection device

Read aiminstructions 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 labels for flammability and other warnings=

Prevent Accidents

Toreduce 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 mode! 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 gIass first= If the window is a triple-track type with a screen paneJ included, remove the screen compIetety before installation.

Be sure the air conditioner has been securely and correctly installed according to the separate instaIIation instructions provided with this manual= Save this manual and the

JnstalIatJon instructions for possible future use in removing or reinstalling this unit= When handIing the air conditioner, be careful to avoid cuts from sharp metat fins on front and rear coils.

Electrical Information

The complete electrical rating of your new room air conditioner is stated on the seriaI 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 quaIified electrician instalI 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

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 ptug 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.

+ 8 hidden pages