Frigidaire FGRC0844U1 Owners Manual

All about the

Use & Care

of your

Smart Room Air Conditioner

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions ............................... 2-3

FCC Statement
Product Registration
Packaging
Normal Sounds
Air Conditioner Features 6

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Operating Instructions 6-10.........................................

Care and Cleaning

Energy Saving Ideas ........................................... 11

Before You Call ................................................... 12

Major Appliance Limited Warranty ........................ 13

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16120300A04827 (June 2009)

Important Safety Instructions

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 maintaining any appliance.

NOTE:

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.

WARNING

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

Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove, or bypass the
grounding prong.

Power supply cord
with 3-prong grounding
plug and current
detection device

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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 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.

WARNING

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 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 without 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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DANGER! Avoid Serious Injury or Death

This air conditioner contains no user-serviceable parts. Always call an authorized Electrolux servicer for repairs.
Do not insert or place fingers or objects into the air discharge area in the front of the unit.
Do not start or stop the air conditioner by unplugging the power cord or turning off the power at the electrical box.
Do not cut or damage the power cord.
If the power cord is damaged, it should only be replaced by an authorized Electrolux servicer.
In the event of a malfunction (sparks, burning smell, etc.), immediately stop the operation, disconnect the power cord, and call an authorized
Electrolux servicer.
Do not operate the air conditioner with wet hands.
Do not pull on the power cord.
Do not drink any water that is drained from the air conditioner.

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Important Safety Instructions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION! Avoid Injury or damage to the unit or other property

Provide occasional ventilation during use. Do not direct airflow at fireplaces or other heat related sources as this could cause flare ups or make
units run excessively.
Do not climb on or place objects on outdoor part of the unit.
Do not hang objects off the unit.
Do not place containers with liquids on the unit.
Turn off the air conditioner at the power source when it will not be used for an extended period of time.
Periodically check the condition of the unit’s installation accessories for any damage.
Do not apply heavy pressure to the radiator fins of the unit.
Operate the unit with air filter in place.
Do not block or cover the intake grille, discharge area and outlet ports.
Ensure that any electrical/electronic equipment is one yard away from the unit.
Do not use or store flammable gases near the unit.
Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the filter. Injuries can occur when handling sharp metal edges.
Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner. Exposure to water can destroy the insulation, leading to possible electric shock.
When cleaning the unit, first make sure that the power and circuit breaker are turned off.

READ THIS SECTION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE AIR CONDITIONER.

Unit must be upright for one hour prior to operating.

Plug in &
press RESET

The power supply cord contains a current device that senses damage to the power cord. To test
your power supply cord do the following:

Plug in the Air Conditioner.
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.

Press the RESET button. Again you will notice a click as the button engages.

The power supply cord is now supplying electricity to the unit. (This is also indicated by a light
on the plug head).

NOTE:

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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FCC Statement

FCC Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by tuning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the device and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet other than the one used for the receiver.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

FCC CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

Host device Labeling

This device includes the following module.
Contains FCC ID: 2ABHC-5430042

RF exposure statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be collocated or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter unless authorized to do so by the FCC.

INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) STATEMENT

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

RF Exposure

The antenna (or antennas) must be installed so as to maintain at all times a distance minimum of at least 20 cm between the
radiation source (antenna) and any individual. This device may not be installed or used in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.

l'exposition aux RF

L’antenne (ou les antennes) doit être installé e de façon à maintenir à tout instant une distance minimum de au moins 20 cm entre la
source de radiation (l’antenne) et toute personne physique.

Host device Labeling

This device includes the following module.
Contains IC: 12012A-5430042

Host dispositif d'étiquetage

Ce dispositif inclut le module suivant.
Contient module émetteur IC: 12012A-5430042

This is the location
of the module.

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