Frigidaire FRA082AT7 warranty Before You Call

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Before You Call

Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.

OCCURRENCESOLUTION

Air conditioner will not operate.

Wall plug disconnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet.

Plug Current Device tripped. Press the RESET button.

House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit breaker. Selector Control in OFF position. Turn selector to ON (some models) or the desired FAN or COOL setting.

Unit turned off by moving thermostat to a higher number and then immediately turning back to a colder number. Wait approximately 3 minutes. Listen for compressor to restart.

Unit turned off and then on too quickly. Turn unit off and wait 3 minutes before restarting. Temperature selector set too low. Adjust temperature selector to higher number for cooling.

Air from unit does not feel cold enough.

Turn selector to a higher COOL position.

Temperature selector set too warm. Set temperature selector to colder temperature.

Room temperature below 60O F (16 O C). Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above 60 O F (16 O C).

Temperature sensing tube touching cold coil, located behind air filter. Straighten tube away from coil.

Air conditioner cooling, but

Outdoor temperature below 60 O F (16 O C). To defrost the coil, set selector to a FAN position. Then, set

room is too warm - ice forming

thermostat to warmer position.

on cooling coil behind decorative

 

Air filter may be dirty. Clean filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section. To defrost, set selector to FAN.

front

 

Temperature selector set too cold for night-time cooling. To defrost the coil, set selector to a FAN

 

 

position. Then, set temperature selector to warmer position.

 

 

Air conditioner cooling, but room

Dirty air filter - air restricted. Clean air filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section.

is too warm - NO ice forming on

 

Temperature selector set too warm. Turn temperature selector clockwise to a colder setting.

cooling coil behind decorative

 

Air directional louvers positioned improperly. Position louvers for better air distribution.

front.

 

 

 

Front of unit is blocked by drapes, blinds, furniture, etc. - restricts air distribution. Clear blockage in

 

front of unit.

 

 

 

Doors, windows, registers, etc. open - cool air escapes. Close doors, windows, registers, etc.

 

 

 

Unit recently turned on in hot room. Allow additional time to remove “stored heat” from walls, ceiling,

 

floor and furniture.

Air conditioner turns on and off rapidly.

Dirty air filter - air restricted. Clean air filter.

Outside temperature extremely hot. Set to High Cool to bring air through cooling coils more frequently.

Noise when unit is cooling.

Air movement sound. This is normal. If too loud, turn selector to lower FAN setting.

 

 

 

 

 

Sound of fan hitting water-moisture removal system. This is normal when humidity is high. Close doors,

 

windows and registers.

 

 

 

 

Window vibration - poor installation. Refer to installation instructions or check with installer.

 

 

 

 

Water dripping INSIDE when

Improper installation. Tilt air conditioner slightly to the outside to allow water drainage. Refer to

unit is cooling.

installation instructions or check with installer.

 

 

 

 

Water dripping OUTSIDE when

Unit removing large quantity of moisture from humid room. This is normal during excessively humid

unit is cooling.

days.

 

 

 

 

Room too cold.

Temperature selector set too high, set to a lower number on temperature dial.

If These Solutions Fail, Call 1-800-944-9044 For Frigidaire Service.

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Contents Use&Care Grounding type wall receptacle Important Safety InstructionsDo not use an extension cord or an adapter plug Product Registration Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Product Registration, Packaging & Normal SoundsRegister Your Product Operating Instructions Temperature SelectorCool Mode Fan ModeAuger Type Air Directional LouversFresh Air Vent Control on some models Winter Storage Care and Cleaning & Energy Saving IdeasAir Filter Cleaning Cabinet CleaningBefore You Call Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following Major Appliance Warranty