Frigidaire FAS296P2A1, FAS294P2A1, FAS25EP2A1, FAS226P2A1, FAS225P2A1 Owner’s Manual

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USE & CARE MANUAL

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AIR CONDITIONER

MULTI-STEP SPEED ELECTRONIC CONTROLS

P/N819042060-01

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

FULL ONE-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 All of the provisions ofthefullandlimite( 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 fifth years from original

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 replaceany parts inthe 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.

Product Registration Record Your Modeland Serial Numbers

Record in thespace provided belowthe model andserial numbers. Onall models, theserial plate is Iocatedon the outsideof the interior bulkhead left side.

Model Number

Serial Number

The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed and returnedto the FrigidaireCompany.

Contents 2

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

Warranty

5-10

Product Registration Normal Sounds

Important Safety Instructions

Energy Saving Ideas

Operation of Current Device Air Conditioner Features

11 Care and Cleaning 12 Avoid Service Checklist

High Pitched Chatter

Today's high efficiencycompressors may have a high pitched chatter during the coolingcycle.

Vibration

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

construction or incorrect installation.

Sound of Rushing Air

Atthefrontofthe unit,you may hearthe sound of rushing air

being moved bythefan.

Gurgle/Hiss

"Gurgling or hissing" noise may beheard due to refrigerant passing through the evaporator during normal operation.

Pinging or Swishing

Droplets of water hitting the condenser during normal operation may cause "pinging or swishing" sounds.

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'for details. 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 any_

circumstances, cut,

/ remove, or bypass)

_he grounding pronq/

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 vicinityof this or any other appliance. Read product labels for

flammability and otherwarnings.

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:

• Be sure the electrical service is adequate for the model 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 theair conditioneris to be installed in a window, you will probably

want to clean both sides of the glass first. If the window is atriple-track

type with a screen panel included, remove the screen completely before installation.

• Be sure the airconditioner has been securelyand correctly installed according to the separate installation instructions provided with this

manual. Save this manual and the installation instructions for possible futureusein removing orreinstalling this unit.

• When handling theair conditioner, be careful toavoid cuts fromsharp metal fins onfront and rearcoils.

Electrical Information

The complete electrical rating of yournew room airconditioner is stated on the serial plate. Refer to the rating when checking the electrical requirements.

• Be sure the air conditioneris properly grounded. To minimize shock and fire hazards, proper grounding is important. The power cord is

equipped with athree-prong grounding plug and acurrentleakage detection device forprotection against shock& firehazards.

• Your air conditioner must be used in a properly grounded wall receptacle. If thewall receptacleyouintendtouseisnotadequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuseor circuit breaker, havea

qualified electrician install the proper receptacle.

• Do notrun air conditioner 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

• Donot block inside air flowwith blinds, curtainsor furniture; or outside with shrubs, enclosures, or other buildings.

• The capacity of the room air conditioner must fit the room size for efficient and satisfactory operation.

• Install the room air conditioner on the shady sideofyour home. A window thatfaces north is best because it is shaded most of the day.

• Close the fireplace damper, floorandwallregisters so coolair does not escape upthe chimney andinto the ductwork.

• Keep blinds and drapes in other windows closed duringthe sunniest part of the day.

• Clean the air filteras recommended in the section "Care and Cleaning"

• Proper insulation and weatherstrippingin your home will help keep warm airout and cool airin.

• External house shadingwith trees, plantsor awnings will 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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