USE & CARE MANUAL
THISAIR CONDITIONER IS EQUIPPED WITH A NEW INDUSTRY
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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
Register Your Product
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
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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
EN
• 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.