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.
Airfrom unitdoes notfeelcold
enough.
Wall plug disconnected. Push piug firmly into waft outlet.
Plug Current Device Tripped. Press the RESET button.
House fuse btown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit breaker.
Control is OFR Turn Control ON and set to desired setting.
Room temperatu re below 60°F (16°0). Cooling may not occur untii room temperatu re rises above 60F (16C).
Temperature sensing element touching cold coil, located behind air filter. Straighten away from coil.
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 mode.
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.
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 Tem-
perature to a Higher setting.
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 C}eaning 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 Mockage 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
rapidly.
Dirty air filter - air restricted. Clean air filter.
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.
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 installation
cooling, instructions - check with installer.
Water dripping OUTSIDE when unit Unit removing _arge quantity of moisture from humid room. This is norma_ during excessively humid days.
is cooling.
Room Too Cold. Set temperature too low. Increase set temperature.
If These Solutions Fail, Call 1-800-444-4944 For Frigidaire Service.
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