Friedrich P09B, P012B, P09A, P012A service manual Control Panel Operation

CONTROL PANEL OPERATION

Dehumidifying and cooling operation

The operating range for cooling operation is 60°F - 90°F, and the operating range for dehumidifying is 68°F - 88°F.

Power source

•The AC socket must be firm and reliable.

•Don’t connect the portable air conditioner to a multiple socket outlet which is also being used for other electrical appliances.

•Insert the AC power plug securely into the AC socket before using the unit, when it beeps after two seconds, press ON/ OFF button, the unit begins to run.

LCDI power cord information

All Friedrich portable air conditioners are shipped from the factory with a Leakage Current Detection Interrupter (LCDI) equipped power cord. The LCDI device meets the UL and NEC requirements for cord connected air conditioners effec- tive August 2004.

To test your power supply cord:

1.Plug power supply cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2.Press RESET (See drawing below).

3.Press TEST (listen for click; Reset button trips and pops out).

4.Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button latches and remains on). The power supply cord is ready for operation.

NOTE: LCDI device is not intended to be used as a switch. Once plugged in the unit will operate normally without the need to reset the LCDI device.

If the device fails to trip when tested or if the power supply cord is damaged it must be replaced with a new supply cord from the manufacturer. We recommend you contact our Technical Assistance Line at (800) 541-6645. To expedite service, please have your model and serial number available.

			WARNING: NEVER
			CUT OR REMOVE
			THE GROUNDING
RESET	TEST		PRONG FROM
			PLUG. NEVER USE
			EXTENSION CORDS
		Test Button	TO OPERATE AN
			AIR CONDITIONER.
		Reset Button

Mode control

The mode control has three settings– Cool, Dehumidify and Fan. The settings are adjusted with the Mode Control button. A light will indicate which setting is currently being used.

Cooling operation

1.Press MODE button to choose the cooling mode, LCD window will show “cool”.

During the cooling operation, always place the air exhaust hose through an open window.

2.Repeatedly press TEMP + or TEMP - button to set a proper room TEMP. between 60°F - 90°F.

3.Press FAN SPEED button to choose between low, medium and high speeds.

NOTE:

In order to improve the cooling efficiency:

a)If your room is directly exposed to the sun, draw the curtains.

b)Do not place near other heat source.

Dehumidifying Operation

1.Keep the windows and the doors closed to aid in effectively dehumidifying the room.

2.Press MODE button to choose the dehumidifying mode, LCD window will show “DRY”, the fan speed cannot be adjusted.

When used as dehumidifier only it is not necessary to install the exhaust hose.

Time Set Function

To set the time to start the machine, with the unit off (but power supplied), press TIMER button, the LCD window will show

“”, continually press the TIMER button, set the preferred start time. The setting range is 1-24 hours.

To set the time to stop the machine, with the unit running,

press TIMER button, the LCD window will show “”, continually press the TIMER button ,set the preferred time to stop the machine. The setting range is 1-24 hours

NOTE: During timer mode if the TIMER button is pressed again it will cancel the timer operation.

Warning Light

Condensed water may accumulate in the unit. If the internal tank becomes full, the Warning Light will come on and the unit will not operate until the unit has been drained.

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