Frigidaire FRA123KT1 User's Manual
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1. Clean your air conditioner occasionally to keep it looking new Be sure to unplug the unit before cleaning to prevent shock or fire hazards Air Filter Cleaning The air filter should be 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 e Grasp the filter by the center and pull up and out e 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 e Or instead of washing you may vacuum the filter clean Cabinet Cleaning e Be sure to unplug the air conditioner to prevent shock or fire hazard The cabinet and front may be dusted with an oil free cloth or washed with a cloth dampened in a solution of warm water and mild liquid dishwashing detergent Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry e Never use harsh cleaners wax or polish on the cabinet front e Be sure to wring excess water from the cloth before wiping around the controls Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the air conditioner e Plug in air conditioner Winter Storage If you plan to store the air conditioner during the winter remove it carefully from the window according to the installation instructions Cover it with plastic or return it to the original carton NOTE To prevent rust or elect2. Air conditioner will not operate 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 Room temperature below 60 F 16 C Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above Air from unit does not feel cold enough 60 F 16 C 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 Outdoor temperature below 60 F 16 C To defrost the coil set FAN ONLY mode Air conditioner cooling but room is too warm ice forming on cooling coil behind decorative front 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 Dirty air filter air restricted Clean air filter Refer to Care and Cleaning section Air conditioner cooling but room is too warm NO ice forming on cooling coil behind decorative front Temperature is set too high Set temperature to a lower setting Air directional louvers positioned improperly Posit
3. d open vV open AA DO THIS PRESS ON OFF BUTTON 4 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved Operating Instructions Operating Instructions continued TO CHANGE TEMPERATURE SETTING temp timer auto ahi med time 3 fit speed DO THIS PRESS A TO RAISE PRESS Y TO LOWER TO ADJUST FAN SPEEDS temp timer auto A ahi med r N V D DO THIS PRESS TO SELECT TO USE AUTO FAN FEATURE temp timer auto A hi med i Vv DO THIS PRESS FAN BUTTON CHOOSE AUTO YOU WILL SEE temp timer auto A m hi med 3 lo ED V Note Tap or hold either up A or down VY button until the desired temperature is seen on the display This tempe rature will be automatically maintained anywhere between 60 F 16 C and 90 F 32 C If you want the display to read the actual room temperature See To Operate on Fan Only section on Page 6 YOU WILL SEE temp timer auto A hi med m lo E k V YOU WILL SEE temp timer aauto A hi med lo E 5 v Note Fan starts at High Speed and adjusts to a slower speeds the room temperature dictates For example if the room doesn t get too warm it will stay at the slowest speed If the room temperature rises quickly such as a door being opened it will auto matically go to the highest speed The fan speeds will re adjust back
4. Grounding type wall receptacle Do not under any circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong Power supply cord with 3 prong grounding plug and current detection device WARNING For Your Safety Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Read product labels for flammability and other warnings WARNING Prevent Accidents To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury to persons when using your air conditioner follow basic precautions including the following e Be sure the electrical service is adequate for the model you have chosen This information can be found on the serial plate which is located on the side of the cabinet and behind the grille e If the air conditioner is to be installed in a window you will probably want to clean both sides of the glass first If the window is a triple track type with a screen panel included remove the screen completely before installation e Be sure the air conditioner has been securely and correctly installed according to the separate installation instructions provided with this manual Save this manual and the installation instructions for possible future use in removing or reinstalling this unit e When handling the air conditioner be careful to avoid cuts from sharp metal fins on front and rear coils WARNING Electrical Information The complete electrical rating of your
5. THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS 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 8 9 If You Need Keep your receipt delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period Service should service be required If service is performed it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers below This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada In the USA your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances North America a division of Electrolux Home Products Inc In Canada your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company Product features or specifications as described or illus
6. new room air conditioner is stated on the serial plate Refer to the rating when checking the electrical requirements Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded To minimize shock and fire hazards proper grounding is important The power cord is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards e Your air conditioner must be used in a properly grounded wall receptacle If the wall receptacle you intend to 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 READ THIS SECTION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE AIR CONDITIONER Unit must be upright for one hour prior to operating Operation of Current Device Plug in amp press RESET The power supply cord contains a current device that senses damage to the power cord To test your power supply cord do the following 1 Plug in the Air Conditioner 2 The power supply cord will have TWO buttons on the plug head Press the TEST button You will notice a click as the RESET button pops out Press the RESET button Again you will notice a click as the button engages 4 The power supply cord is now supplying electricity to the unit On some products this is also indi
7. one year warranty and a limited 2 5 year warranty sealed system For one year from your original date of purchase Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions From the second to the fifth year from your original purchase date Electrolux will repair or replace any parts in the Sealed Refrigeration System compressor condenser evaporator and tubing proves to be defective in materials or workmanship The consumer will be responsible for diagnostic costs and any removal transportation and reinstallation costs which are required because of service costs for labor parts and transportation other than with respect to the Sealed Refrigeration System Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following 1 Products with original serial numbers that have been removed altered or cannot be readily determined 2 Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside the USA or Canada 3 Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit 4 Products purchased as is are not covered by this warranty 5 Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures 6 Products used in a commercial setting 7 Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship or for appliances not in ordinary hous
8. FRIGIDAIRE Use amp Care TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety InstructiOns ccccccssseeeeessseeees 2 Care and Cleaning cccccccrecerccrcesteusesveuserevesseereemes 9 frod Ue Regista eee eeeetes 3 Energy Saving ldea fi oe ecer seem 9 Normal Sounds s siccs ccseneeteenetee cence testes eee 3 Before You Calls crsccesssssvesasecerensn set teen teens 10 Air Conditioner eate 4 Major Appliance Mara E 11 Operating ETAO oonan 4 9 www frigidaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 www frigidaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 600z unf 96 0VETZOZOZ Important Safety Instructions note This USE amp CARE MANUAL provides specific operating instructions for your model Use the room air conditioner only as instructed in this USE amp CARE MANUAL These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance amp note The power supply cord with this air conditioner contains a current detection device designed to reduce the risk of fire Please refer to the section Operation of Current Device for details In the event that the power supply cord is damaged it cannot be repaired It must be replaced with a cord from the product manufacturer WARNING Avoid fire hazard or electric shock Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug Do not remove any prong from the power cord
9. cated by a light on the plug head amp note Do not use this device to turn the unit on or off Always make sure the RESET button is pushed in for correct operation The power supply cord must be replaced if it fails to reset when either the TEST button is pushed or it cannot be reset A new one can be obtained from the product manufacturer If power supply cord is damaged it CANNOT be repaired It MUST be replaced by one obtained from the product manufacturer wo 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved Product Registration amp Normal Sounds Product Registration Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Record in the space provided below the model and serial numbers On all models the serial plate is located on the outside of the cabinet Model No Serial No Register Your Product The self addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely signed and returned to the Frigidaire Company Normal Sounds High pitched Chatter Today s high efficiency compressors may have a high pitched chatter during the cooling cycle Vibration Unit may vibrate and make noise because of poor wall or window Sound of Rushing Air construction or incorrect installation At the front of the unit you may hear the sound of rushing air being moved by the fan Pee Pinging or Swishing Droplets of water hitting condenser during normal operation may cause pi
10. ehold use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc which are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory 10 Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs air filters water filters other consumables or knobs handles or other cosmetic parts 11 Surcharges including but not limited to any after hour weekend or holiday service calls tolls ferry trip charges or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas including the state of Alaska 12 Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during installation including but not limited to floors cabinets walls etc 13 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR
11. ion 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 Dirty air filter air restricted Clean air filter Air conditioner turns on and off rapidly Outside temperature extremely hot Set FAN speed to a faster setting to bring air through cooling coils more frequently Air movement sound This is normal If too loud set to lower FAN setting Noise when unit is cooling Window vibration poor installation Refer to installation instructions or check with installer Improper installation Tilt air conditioner slightly to the outside to allow water drainage Refer to Water dripping INSIDE when unit is cooling Water dripping OUTSIDE when installation instructions or check with installer Unit removing large quantity of moisture from humid room This is normal during excessively humid unit is cooling Room too cold days Set temperature too low Increase set temperature If These Solutions Fail Call 1 800 944 9044 For Frigidaire Service 10 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved Major Appliance Warranty Your appliance is covered by a full
12. nging or swishing sounds l Gurgle Hiss as SSS Gurgling or hissing noise may be heard due to refrigerant passing through evaporator during normal operation 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved 3 Air Conditioner Features amp Operating Instructions ELECTRONIC CONTROL Before you begin thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel and remote as shown below and all its functions then follow the symbol for the functions you desire The unit can be controlled by the touch pad alone or with the remote Air Conditioner Features ADJUSTS DISPLAYS TEMPERATURE EXHAUST SELECTOR TEMPERATURE TIME OR TIME temp timer auto cool hi energy saver med fan only lo a g speed closed exhaust open SETS MODE CHECK FILTER ACTIVATES TURNS UNIT SETS FAN RESET BUTTON TIMER ON OR OFF SPEED SLEEP MODE FAN SLOWER ualsv4 NV4 Battery Size AAA Warning Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries FRIGIDAIRE STANDARD REMOTE Operating Instructions amp note The following instructions represent the Touch Pad the same instructions can be used for the Remote Control TO TURN UNIT ON YOU WILL SEE temp timer auto temp timer auto cool A hi cool m A ahi energy saver med energy saver med Si rs 5 me e ge cet ee E ge reset ELA reset fy
13. peration To reset after cleaning the filter press the Filter Reset button and the light will go off FAULT CODES temp timer cool m energy saver fan only filter 7 reset exhaust open If the display reads AS a sensor has failed Contact your Authorized Frigidaire Service Center 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc YOU WILL SEE HOW MUCH TIME IS CHOSEN temp timer uto A ahi a med 8 5 timer speed v Note For Delay Stop the unit must be in the On position Note For Delay Start the unit must be in the Off position First Press TIMER button then adjust timer setting tap or hold the UP arrow A or the DOWN arrow Y to change delay timer at 0 5 hour increments up to 10 hours then at 1 hour increments up 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 tempera ture press COOL then Up or Down arrows until the de sired temperature is indicated on the display After 5 se conds the control will automatically change the display back to the hours remaining until the unit will start stop Pressing the unit On Off button at any time will cancel the Delay Start Stop function The Delay Start Stop Feature will work until the
14. rical connections from being damaged store air conditioner in an upright position and a dry place Energy Saving Ideas 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc Do not block air flow inside with blinds curtains or furniture or outside with shrubs enclosures or other buildings The capacity of the room air conditioner must fit the room size for efficient and satisfactory operation Install the room air conditioner on the shady side of your home A window that faces north is best because it is shaded most of the day Close the fireplace damper floor and wall registers so cool air does not escape up the chimney and into the duct work Keep blinds and drapes in other windows closed during the sunniest part of the day Clean the air filter as recommended in the section Care and Cleaning Proper insulation and weather stripping in your home will help keep warm air out and cool air in External house shading with trees plants or awnings will help reduce the air conditioner s work load Operate heat producing appliances such as ranges washers dryers and dishwashers during the coolest part of the day All rights reserved 9 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 OCCURRENCE SOLUTION Wall plug disconnected Push plug firmly into wall outlet
15. ter the compressor shuts off The fan then cycles on for 20 seconds at 10 minute intervals until the room tempe rature is above the set temperature at which time the com pressor turns back on YOU WILL SEE temp timer cool A energy saver m C fan only filter reset exhaust open v DO THIS PRESS SLEEP BUTTON 6 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc Note In this mode the selected temperature will increase by 2 F 30 minutes after the mode is selected The tempe rature will then increase by another 2 F after an additional 30 minutes This new temperature will be maintained for 7 hours before it returns to the originally selected tempera ture This ends the Sleep mode and the unit will continue to operate as originally programmed The Sleep mode program can be cancelled at any time during operation by again pressing the Sleep button All rights reserved Operating Instructions Operating Instructions continued TIMER DELAY STOP START FEATURE temp timer auto ahi med lo speed FIRST DO THIS PRESS TIMER BUTTON THEN DO THIS PRESS UP DOWN SET BUTTONS CHECK FILTER FEATURE YOU WILL SEE temp timer cool m A energy saver m fan only filter o reset exhaust open v Note This feature is a reminder to clean the Air Filter See Care and Cleaning for more efficient operation The LED light will illuminate after 250 hours of o
16. to the slowest speed as the room returns 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 5 Operating Instructions Operating Instructions continued TO OPERATE ON FAN ONLY temp timer cool A energy saver fan only filter 7 noe reset exhaust open X vV DO THIS PRESS MODE BUTTON CHOOSE FAN ONLY TO USE THE ENERGY SAVER FEATURE temp timer cool A energy saver See 15 E net reset N exhaust open S V DO THIS PRESS MODE BUTTON CHOOSE ENERGY SAVER SLEEP FEATURE temp timer cool A energy saver m exhaust open YOU WILL SEE temp timer cool A energy saver fan only m filter reset exhaust open v 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 during cooling for maximum cooling efficiency You can choose any fan speed you prefer Except Auto Fan During this function the display will show the actual room temperature not the set temperature as in the cooling mode YOU WILL SEE temp timer cool A energy saver m Jan only filter n reset exhaust open v Note In this mode the fan will continue to run for 1 minu te af
17. trated are subject to change without notice USA Canada 1 800 944 9044 1 800 265 8352 Haat Major Appliances a Fl e ctrolux mages Canada Corp North America 5855 Terry Fox Way P O Box 212378 Mississauga Ontario Canada Augusta GA 30907 L5V 3E4 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved 1 1
18. ugh to select another mode e The control will maintain the set temperature within 2 degrees Fahrenheit between 60F and 90F degrees e After a power outage the unit will memorize the last setting and return the unit to the same setting once power is restored EXHAUST CONTROL temp timer auto cool m A ahi energy saver med fan only filter lo reset fan speed closed exhaust open od This Exhaust Control allows the air conditioner to either recirculate inside air CLOSED or exhaust air to the outside OPEN The CLOSED position is used when maximum cooling is desired It may also be used for air recirculation without cooling when the air conditioner is set in any FAN position The OPEN position removes stale air from the room and exhausts it to the outside Fresh air is drawn in through normal passages in the home g 2009 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning amp Energy Saving Ideas Operating Instructions continued 4 WAY LOUVERS Ha i e d The 4 Way air directional louvers allow you to direct the air flow Up or Down and Left or Right throughout the room as needed
19. unit either starts or stops Once that happens the above steps have to be repeated again temp timer cool m energy saver fan only exhaust open DO THIS PRESS FILTER RESET BUTTON temp timer cool m energy saver fan only exhaust open If the display reads ES a sensor has failed Contact your Authorized Frigidaire Service Center All rights reserved 7 Operating Instructions Operating Instructions continued TO CHANGE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY YOU WILL SEE temp timer temp timer A DO THIS PRESS AND HOLD THE UP DOWN BUTTONS TOGETHER FOR 3 SECONDS Vv Note The control is capable of displaying temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius TO TURN UNIT OFF YOU WILL SEE temp timer auto temp timer auto A ahi A hi med med lo lo timer M sae a Vv K e V e DO THIS PRESS ON OFF BUTTON ADDITIONAL THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW Now that you have mastered the operating procedure here are more features in your control that you should become familiar with e The Cool circuit has an automatic 3 minute time delayed start if the unit is turned off and on quickly This prevents overheating of the compressor and possible circuit breaker tripping The fan will continue ma to run during this time e There is a 2 Second delay for the compressor shutting down when selecting FAN ONLY This is to cover the possibility of having to roll thro
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