Frigidaire FRA25EST21, FRA25EST20, FRA18EMT21, FRA12EZT21, FRA12EZT20 Owner’s Manual

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FRIGIDAIRE

Packac

Air Conditioner Feai

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.

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.

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.

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.

For Your Safety

Prevent Accidents

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.

Grounding Prong . 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

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23OV / circumstances, cut, ' Your air conditioner must be used in a properly grounded wall receptacle, ff the wall

receptacle you intend to use is not adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse

_o remove or bypass the . or circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician install the proper receptacle.

mechanical damage within the air conditioner.

• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug,

READ THIS SECTION BEFORE ATTEHPTING TO OPERATE AIR CONDITIONER.

Unit must be upright for one hour prior to operating.

grounding prong. Do not run air conditioner without outside protective cover in place. This could result in

Operation of Current

Device

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:

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 indi- cated by a light on the plug head),

. Do not use this device to turn the unit on or off.

• Always make sure the RESETbutton 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.

Product Registration Record Your Hodei 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 Remove all packaging from inside the carton, along with any

inserts placed into the side louvers, Remove the plastic ties and foam pad that secure the

compressor to the fan shroud (where applicable), See diagram,

foam pad + plastic ties Packing Inserts

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Normal Sounds

Sound of Rushing Air

At the front of the unit, you may hear the sound of rushing air being moved by the fan.

Gurgle/Hiss

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

High pitched Chatter

Today's high efficiency compressors

may have a high pitched chatter

during the cooling cycle.

Vibration Unit may vibrate and make noise

because of poor wall or window

construction or incorrect installation.

Pinging or Swishinq

Droplets of water hitting condenser during normal operation may cause

"pinging or swishing" sounds.

Air Conditioner Features ELECTRONICCONTROL

Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel and remote as shown below and all its functions, then follow the symbol for the functions you

desire. The unit can be controlled by the touch pad alone or with the remote.

AD]USTS

TEMPERATURE DISPLAYS

OR TIME TEMPERATURE/TIME

temp/timer

heat

cool

energy sorer

fan only

SETS MODE

REMOTE TEMP

SENSING INDICATOR

(some models)

, ; sensing I

CHECK FILTER=.=J

RESET BU-FFON

remote _

CLEAN AIR FEATURE

ACTIVATES

TIMER

SLEEP MODE

auto

reed

SETS FAN SPEED

TURNS UNIT ON OR OFF

(some models)

T[NP/TIMER

T_MP/I_MER

T£_4P/TINER

0 0 0

coot energysaver ofna_y

steep af_o timer

[ZZ]

heater

f TEMPITIMIER

_.. TENP/TIMER fa__Y1

....CC3,,o°/

Battery Size: AAA Warning: Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-

cadmium batteries.

FORHEATMODELS

w/DISPLAY&

f TEMP/TIMER _,

c_ot e._ysaver_

steep af_o timer

FRIGIDAIRE

STANDARDREMOTE

REMOTESENSING

BUTTON

Operating Instructions

The following instructions represent the Touch Pad, the same instructions can be used for the Remote Control.

TO TURN UNIT ON: YOU WILL SEE:

temp/timer

heat auto

cool hi

energy saver reed

fan only lo

heat auto

[] cool hi []

energy saver reed

ffan only lo

temp/timer

remote

DO THIS:

remote

PRESSON/OFF

BUTTON

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