Frigidaire FAH126R2T Use and Care Manual - Page 11
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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. Wall plug disconnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet. 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 COOL setting. Unit turned off and then on too quickly, wait 3 minutes before compressor will automatically restart. Thermostat set too High. Adjust thermostat to lower number for cooling. Air from unit does not feel cold enough. Room temperature below 60°F (16°C). Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above 60°F (16°C). Temperature sensor touching cold coil, located behind air filter. Pull sensor 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. 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 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. 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 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 blockagein 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. 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. Water dripping INSIDE when unit is cooling. Water dripping OUTSIDE when unit is cooling. Room too cold 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 deactivating Prematurely (some models). 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. If These Solution Fail, Call 1-800-444-4944 For Frigidaire Service. 11