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OCCURRENCE
Air conditioner will not operate.
Air from unit does not feel cold
enough.
Air conditioner cooling, but room
is too warm ice forming on cooling
coil behind decorative front.
Air conditioner cooling, but room
is too warm NO ice forming on
cooling coil behind decorative
front.
Air conditioner turns on and off
rapidly.
Noise when unit is cooling.
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.
Remote sensing deactivating
Prematurely (some models).
If These Solution Fail, Call 1-800-444-4944 For Frigidaire Service.
Room too cold
Water dripping INSIDE when unit
is cooling.
Water dripping OUTSIDE when
unit is cooling.
Wall plug disconnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
Plug Current Device Tripped. Press the RESETbutton.
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 COOLsetting.
Unit turned off and then on too quickly, wait 3 minutes before compressor will
automatically restart.
Temperature sensor 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 modes.
Outdoor temperature below 60°F (16°C). To defrost the coil, set selector to FAN
ONLY Mode.
Air filter may be dirty. Clean filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section. To defrost, set
selector 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 number.
Dirty air filter air restricted. Clean air filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section.
Temperature is set too High. Set temperature to a Lower number.
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.
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.
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.
Improper installation. Tilt air conditioner slightly to the outside to allow water
drainage. Refer to installation instructions check with installer.
Unit removing large quantity of moisture from humid room. This is normal during
excessively humid days.
Setting too low. Increase temperature setting.
Remote sensing activated (on some models) and remote control located in Hot Spot-
Relocate remote control or deactivate remote sensing.
Remote control not located within range. Place remote control within 20 feet &
140º,Radius of the front of the unit. Remote control obstructed. Remove obstruction.
Room temperature below 60°F (16°C). Cooling may not occur until room temperature
rises above 60°F (16°C).
SOLUTION