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OCCURRENCE

SOLUTION

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.

Control is OFF. Turn Control ON and set to desired setting.

Air conditioner will not operate.

Air conditioner cooling, but room

is too warm - NO ice forming on 

cooling coil behind decorative

front.

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

Temperature is set too high. Set temperature to a lower setting.

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 - 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 FAN speed to a faster setting to bring air through cooling coils 

more frequently.

Before You Call

Air conditioner cooling, but room 

is too warm - ice forming

on cooling coil behind decorative

front

Outdoor temperature below 60  F (16  C). To defrost the coil, set FAN ONLY mode.

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

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

60°F (16°C).
Temperature sensing element touching cold coil, located behind air filter. Straighten away from coil.

Air from unit does not feel cold

enough.

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

restart when set in the COOL mode.

Reset to a lower temperature.

Noise when unit is cooling.

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

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Water dripping INSIDE when

unit is cooling.

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

installation instructions or check with installer.

Water dripping OUTSIDE when

unit is cooling.

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

days.

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

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.

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

Remote Sensing Deactivating

Prematurely (some models).

Remote control not located within range. Place remote control within 20 feet  & 120° radius of the 

front of the unit

Room too cold.

Set temperature too low. lncrease set temperature.

Remote control signal obstructed. Remove obstruction.

Remote Sensing activated (on some models) and remote control located in Hot Spot - Relocate remote

control or deactivate remote sensing.

Summary of Contents for FFRA0622S1

Page 1: ... the Use Care Care and Cleaning 11 Energy Saving Ideas 11 16120300A00413 June 2009 Product Registration 4 Packaging 4 Normal Sounds 4 Air Conditioner Features 5 Important Safety Instructions 2 3 Operating Instructions 5 10 of your Room Air Conditioner Before You Call 12 Major Appliance Limited Warranty 13 ...

Page 2: ...o 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 Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug WARNING Electrical Information WARNING Avoid fire hazard or electric sho...

Page 3: ...laced by one obtained from the product manufacturer SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Provide occasional ventilation during use Do not direct airflow at fireplaces or other heat related sources as this could cause flare ups or make units run excessively Do not climb on or place objects on outdoor part of the unit Do not hang objects off the unit Do not place containers with liquids on the unit Turn off the air c...

Page 4: ...r incorrect installation Vibration Pinging or Swishing 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 Product Registration 4 Product Registration Packaging Normal Sounds 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights rese...

Page 5: ... Operating Instructions ADJUSTS TEMPERATURE OR TIME DISPLAYS TEMPERATURE TIME SETS FAN SPEED SETS MODE TURNS UNIT ON OR OFF ACTIVATES TIMER CHECK FILTER RESET BUTTON SLEEP MODE REMOTE TEMP SENSING INDICATOR some models CLEAN AIR FEATURE some models Battery Size AAA Warning Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries w DISPLAY R...

Page 6: ...rns to the original set temperature Press either the fan slower or fan faster button to adjust the fan speed manually 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved YOU WILL SEE PRESS TO RAISE PRESS TO LOWER DO THIS Note Tap or hold either up or down button until the desired temperature is seen on the display This tempe rature will be automatically maintained anywhere between 60 F 16 C and ...

Page 7: ... continue to operate as originally programmed The Sleep mode program can be cancelled at any time during operation by again pressing the Sleep button SLEEP FEATURE DO THIS PRESS SLEEP BUTTON YOU WILL SEE Note Use this function only when cooling is not desired such as for room air circulation or to exhaust stale air on some models Remember to open the vent during this function but keep it closed du...

Page 8: ...p to 24 hours The control will count down the time remaining until start 8 7 5 7 etc The Delay Start Operation automatically selects cooling with maximum Fan speed if Cool Energy Saver or Fan Only was the last mode selected The temperature maintained will be the same as previously set To change the set temperature press COOL then Up or Down arrows until the desired temperature is indicated on the ...

Page 9: ... will beep to indicate the remote sensing mode has ended The display on the remote control indicates the temperature at the remote ONLY NOTE The Remote Sensing function is terminated either by using the Remote Sensing Stop button or the main ON OFF button on the unit 9 Operating Instructions Operating Instructions continued 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved TO CHANGE TEMPERATUR...

Page 10: ...red Fresh Air Vent Control on some models The Fresh Air Vent allows the air conditioner to 1 Recirculate inside air Vent Closed see Fig 1 2 Draw fresh air into the room Fresh Air see Fig 2 3 Exchange air from the room Vent Open see Fig 3 Figure 1 VENT CLOSED Figure 2 FRESH AIR Figure 3 VENT OPEN TO TURN UNIT OFF YOU WILL SEE DO THIS PRESS ON OFF BUTTON 8 WAY Air Directional Louvers Air directional...

Page 11: ...checked at least once a month to see if cleaning is necessary Trapped particles in the filter can build up and cause an accumulation of frost on the cooling coils Grasp the filter by the center and pull up and out Wash the filter using liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water Rinse filter thoroughly Gently shake excess water from the filter Be sure filter is thoroughly dry before replacing Or i...

Page 12: ...defrost the coil set to FAN ONLY mode Then set temperature to a higher setting 12 Room temperature below 60 F 16 C Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above 60 F 16 C Temperature sensing element touching cold coil located behind air filter Straighten away from coil Air from unit does not feel cold enough Compressor shut off by changing modes Wait approximately 3 minutes and listen f...

Page 13: ...IS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE If You Need Servi...

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