Frigidaire LRA257ST21, LRA257ST20, LRA187MT20, LRA187MT21, LRA157MT11 Owner’s Manual

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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. tn the event that the power supply cord is damaged, it cannot be repaired, tt 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, tf 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.

, 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

Do not, under any circumstances, cut,

remove or bypass the

Grounding Prong

grounding prong.

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.

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READ THIS SECTION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE AIR CONDITIONER.

Unit must be upright for one hour prior to operating.

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

High pitched Chatter

Today's high efficiency compressors

may have a high pitched chatter

during the cooling cycle.

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.

Vibration Unit may vibrate and make noise

because of poor wall or window

construction or incorrect installation.

or Swishing

- 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.

ACTIVATES

TIMER

REMOTE CONTROL

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SETS MODE

FRIGIDAIRE

ON-OFF timer

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fan

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DISPLAYS TEMPERATURE/TIME

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TURNS UNIT

ON OR OFF

AD] USTS

TEMPERATURE

OR TIME

FANSPEED s[iep

UNIT CONTROL

TO REPLACE BATTERY

Battery Size: CR2025

Turn Remote Control upside down. Squeeze tab and pull to remove battery tray. Place battery in tray with

POSITIVE("+") side facing UP,according to diagram. Re-insert battery tray.

CHECK FILTER

-- RESET BUTTON

fi!.ter reset

i -- SLEEP MODE

SETS FAN

SPEED

TAB

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

cool hi

econ med

fun only lo

MODE v 0N-0FF A FAN SPEED

DO THIS:

PRESSON/OFF BUTTON

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HODE V 0N-OFF A FAN SPEED

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