Frigidaire THRU-THE-WALL AIR CONDITIONER manual Avoid Service Checklist, Occurrence Solution

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Avoid Service Checklist

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 workman-

 

ship or materials in this appliance.

OCCURRENCE

SOLUTION

 

Air conditioner will not operate.

Wall plug disconnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit

 

 

breaker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control is OFF. Turn Control ON and set to desired FAN or COOL setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit turned off and then on too quickly, wait 3 minutes before compressor will automatically

 

 

restart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thermostat set too HI. Adjust thermostat to lower number for cooling.

 

 

 

 

 

Air from unit does not feel cold

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

enough.

60°F (16°C).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Temperature sensor touching cold coil, located behind air filter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reset to a Lower temperature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compressor shut-off by changing modes. Wait approximately 3 minutes, and listen for compressor to

 

 

restart when set in the COOL modes.

 

 

 

 

 

Air conditioner cooling, but room is

Outdoor temperature below 60°F (16°C). To defrost the coil, set selector to FAN ONLY Mode.

too warm — ice forming on cooling

 

 

 

 

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

coil behind decorative front.

 

 

FAN ONLY Mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Temperature is set too Low for night-time cooling. To defrost the coil, set to FAN ONLY Mode.

 

 

Then, set Temperature to a Higher number.

 

 

 

 

Air conditioner cooling, but room is

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

too warm — NO ice forming on

 

 

 

 

Temperature is set too High. Set temperature to a Lower number.

cooling coil behind decorative front.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

in front of unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Doors, windows, registers, etc. open — cold 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

 

Dirty air filter — air restricted. Clean air filter.

 

rapidly.

 

 

 

 

 

Outside temperature extremely hot. Set FAN speed to a faster setting to bring air past cooling coils

 

 

 

 

 

 

more frequently.

 

 

 

 

 

Noise when unit is cooling.

 

Air movement sound. This is normal. If too loud, set to a slower 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 unit is

 

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

 

cooling.

 

installation instructions — check with installer.

Water dripping OUTSIDE when unit is Unit removing large quantity of moisture from humid room. This is normal during excessively

cooling.

humid days.

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Contents THRU-THE-WALL AIR Conditioner Room AIR Conditioner Warranty Normal Sounds ContentsProduct Registration Prevent Accidents Important Safety InstructionsFor Your Safety Energy Saving IdeasElectronic Control Operating Instructions Air Conditioner FeaturesTo Change FAN Speeds To Change TEM Perature SettingTo Turn Unit on Do thisThen Do this To USE Power Saver FeatureTo Operate on FAN only Heating Feature on some models Sleep FeatureClean Filter Feature Additional Things YOU should Know To Turn Unit OFFWay Air Directional Louvers Care and CleaningAir Filter Cleaning Cabinet CleaningOccurrence Solution Avoid Service Checklist

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