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All about the Use &Care of your Split Type Room Air Conditioner Refer to Page 2 for table of contents. www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352...
Welcome to the world of simple handling and no worries Thank you for choosing Frigidaire. This manual contains all of the information required to guarantee your safety and the appropriate use of your air conditioner. Please read all of the instructions before using the air conditioner and keep this manual for future reference.
Contents 01. Welcome...01 02. Environmental advices...01 03. Contents...02 04. Safety precautions...04 05. Installation: 5.1 Choosing the installation site...06 5.2 Parts list...08 5.3 Indoor unit installation...10 5.4 Outdoor unit installation...14 5.5 Refrigerant piping connection...16 5.6 Electrical work...18 Air Purge...21 Electrical safety...24 Gas leak check...24 5.10 Test running...25 06.
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How the air conditioner works... - Automatic operation - Cool/heat and fan only operation - Dry operation - Airflow direction adjustment - Sleep mode - Timer operation - Optimal operation 6.7 How to use the indoor unit...37 - Adjusting air flow direction...
Safety precautions To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications. 1.
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17.Turn off the main power switch when not using the unit for a long time. 18.The air conditioner may be dusted with an oil free cloth, or washed with a cloth dampened in a solution of warm water and mild dishwashing detergent.
Product description Front panel Air filter (beneath front panel ) Horizontal airflow grille Vertical airflow grille Temperature sensor (inside the indoor unit) Panel Infrared signal receiver Refrigerant gas connector Remote control Connecting cable Detection valve Drain hose and refrigerant connecting pipe Attention All the pictures in this manual are for explanation purpose only.
Dry operation Attention The description of the control is based on a typical model. The functions are the same in your air conditioner, even if there are some differences in the appearance. Product description...
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* With 3 V, reaches 40' Attention 1. The air conditioner will not operate when curtains, doors or other materials block the signals between the remote control and the indoor unit. 2. Avoid spilling any liquid in the remote control. Do not expose to sunlight or any heat source.
When should the batteries be replaced 1. There is not a "beep" anymore from the indoor unit when using the control remote or the signal light indicator does not light. 2. The indoor unit does not respond to the remote control commands to activate the programs.
Remote control description ON/OFF: Press this button to start the unit operation. Push the button again to stop the unit operation. MODE: Each time you press the button, a mode is selected in a sequence that goes from AUTO, COOL, DRY, the following figure indicates: COOL AUTO...
BLOW : When in cool or dry mode, press "BLOW" button to active or deactive blow function ,the icon will display and the indoor fan will continuely run for 10 minutes in order to dry the indoor unit even though you have turned off the unit.
How the air conditioner works Automatic operation When the Air Conditioner is ready for use, switch on the power and the OPERATION indicator lamp on the display panel of the indoor unit starts illuminating. 1. Use the MODE button to select AUTO.
Press again to stop operation. Attention If the louver oscillates or moves in a position that could affect the cooling or heating(only for models with heating function) of the air conditioner, the direction of the oscillation/movement would alter automatically. Attention...
10 minutes every 0.5 second; Press the "TIMER ON" button to conform the time. when repressing the "TIMER ON" button , the "TIMER ON" setting will be canceled. How the air conditioner works SLEEP FUNCTION (Cooling mode) SLEEP FUNCTION (Heating mode) during 5 seconds blinking ,the value can be "+"...
5. Do not put any object near air inlet or air outlet, as the efficiency of the air conditioner may be reduced and the air conditioner may stop running. 6. Clean the air filter periodically, otherwise cooling or heating(only for models with heating function) performance may be reduced.
How to use the indoor unit Adjusting air flow direction Adjust the air flow direction properly otherwise, it might cause discomfort or cause uneven room temperatures. Adjust the horizontal louver using the remote controller. Adjust the vertical louver manually. To set the horizontal air flow direction (left/ right) Adjust the vertical louver manually using the lever on the left or right side...
(including when the TIMER ON is set). Do not operate the air conditioner for long periods with the air flow direction set downward in cooling or dry mode.
Manual operation (without remote control) Manual operation can be used temporarily in case you can not find the remote controller or its batteries are exhausted. 1. Open and lift the front panel up to an angle until it remains fixed with a clicking sound.
Maintenance Cleaning the indoor unit and remote controller 1. It is necessary to stop the air conditioner and disconnect the power supply before cleaning. 2. Use a dry cloth to wipe the indoor unit and remote controller. 3. A cloth dampened with cold water may be used on the indoor unit if it is very dirty.
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1. Check that the wiring is not broken or disconnected. 2. Check that the air filter is installed. 3. Check whether the air outlet or inlet is blocked after the air conditioner has not been used for a long time.
A noise may be heard due to louver returning to its original position when power is first turned on. Dust is blown out from the indoor unit. This is a normal condition when the air conditioner has not been used for a Operation tips...
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Heating mode (Only for models with heating function) The air conditioner draws in heat from the outdoor unit and releases it via the indoor unit during heating operation. When the outdoor temperature falls, heat drawn in by the air conditioner decreases accordingly. At the same time, heat loading of the air conditioner increases due to larger difference between indoor and outdoor temperature.
Solutions for problems If your air conditioner malfunctions, check the following information to find solutions or probable causes of the failure. Do not try to repair the unit by yourself, if these solutions do not solve the failures, call your local service repair team.
Your appliance is covered by a full 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 efective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.
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Major Appliance Warranty 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 THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR.