Friedrich CP18C30 User manual

66121417 (4-06)
Operating Guide
Compact Programmable
Room Air Conditioner with remote control
CP18C30
Whenever you call to request service
on your appliance, you will need to
provide your complete model number
and serial number. You can find this
information on the model and serial
number label.
Please record model and serial
number information below:
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
PURCHASE DATE
Please register
your air conditioner

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Table of Contents
Air Conditioner Safety ......................................................................................................................................................2
Installation Requirements ...............................................................................................................................................3
Tools and Parts ....................................................................................................................................................................3
Location Requirements .......................................................................................................................................................3
Electrical Requirements ......................................................................................................................................................4
Installation Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................6
Unpacking ...........................................................................................................................................................................6
Window Installation (on some models) ..............................................................................................................................7
Through-the-Wall Cabinet Installation ...............................................................................................................................9
Complete Installation ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Air Conditioner Use ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Starting Your Air Conditioner—Digital Control ..............................................................................................................12
Remote Control Operation ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Normal Sounds .................................................................................................................................................................13
Air Conditioner Care ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
Cleaning the Air Filter ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Cleaning the Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Repairing Paint Damage ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Annual Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................... 14
Assistance or Service ......................................................................................................................................................15
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Air Conditioner Safety
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING

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Installation Requirements
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
Tools Needed
Through-the-wall installation:
In addition to the tools listed above, the following tools are
needed for though-the-wall installation.
Parts supplied (on some models)
Check that all parts are included in parts package.
NOTE: Installation parts are supplied for double-hung windows
up to 40" (101.6 cm) wide. A special Wide Window Kit is available
from your dealer or service center. See “Accessories.”
Location Requirements
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Check the location where air conditioner will be installed. Proper
installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct installation.
The location should provide:
�Grounded electrical outlet within 4 ft (122 cm) of where the
power cord exits the air conditioner.
NOTE: Do not use an extension cord.
�Free movement of air in room to be cooled.
�A large enough opening for the air conditioner.
�Adequate wall support for weight of air conditioner. Air
conditioner weighs between 145 and 200 lbs (65 to 96 kg).
NOTE: Cabinet louvers must not be obstructed. Air must be able
to pass freely through the cabinet louvers.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your air conditioner, follow these basic precautions:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Unplug air conditioner before servicing.
Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner.
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
�Flat-blade and Phillips
screwdrivers
�Level
�Tape measure
�Drill and ³⁄₁₆" or smaller bit
�Saw
�Wood preservative
�Caulk
�1" (2.5 cm) or thicker
lumber
�7 - #10 x 1" wood screws
A. Support brackets with
adjustment bolts (2)
B. Foam seals (2)
C. Window lock bracket (2)
D. #10 x
¹⁄₄ " pan-head Phillips
screws (6)
E. #10 x
³⁄₈ " washer-head
Phillips screws (4)
F. #10 x
¹⁄₂ " pan-head Phillips
screws (4)
G. #10 x
³⁄₄ " round-head screws (6)
H. #10 x
⁷⁄₈ " pan-head Phillips
screws (4)
I. Top channel
J. Side curtains (2)
B
C
DH
G
EF
A
I
J
A
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Window installation
Window opening measurements:
30"min. to 40" max. (76.2 cm to 101.6 cm) opening width.
20" min. (50.8 cm) opening height.
Through-the-wall installation
The wall opening measurements should be:
Width: 30" (76.2 cm) plus twice thickness of wood used to
build frame.
Height: 19ı ˇ� " (50.2 cm) plus twice thickness of wood used to
build frame.
Depth: 2� ˇ� " (6.4 cm) minimum to 8" (20.3 cm) maximum.
Electrical Requirements
Ground wire must be connected to ground screw located in lower
right corner of air conditioner when air conditioner is in cabinet.
The electrical ratings for your air conditioner are listed on the
model and serial number label. The model and serial number
label is located behind the front panel on the flange below the
control panel area.
Specific electrical requirements are listed in the chart below.
Follow the requirements for the type of plug on the power supply
cord.
A. 30" min. (76.2 cm)
B . 20" min. (50.8 c m)
A. 19
� � � " (50.2 cm)
B. 26
� � " (66.1 cm)
C. Wood thickness
D. 2
� � " (6.4 cm) minimum to
8" (20.3 cm) maximum
A
B
B
C
C
A
D
Power supply
cord Wiring requirements
230-volt (207 min. - 253 max.)
0-12 amps
15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker
Use on single outlet circuit only.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
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(0.6 cm)
1
/2"
3/4
1
/2
1
/2
3/4
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Recommended grounding method
This air conditioner must be grounded. This air conditioner is
equipped with a power supply cord having a grounded 3 prong
plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be
plugged into a mating, grounded 3 prong outlet, grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet
is not available, it is the customer' s responsibility to have a
properly grounded 3 prong outlet installed by a qualified electrical
installer.
It is the customer's responsibility:
�To contact a qualified electrical installer.
�To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in
conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 -
latest edition, and all local codes and ordinances.
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Power Supply Cord
NOTE: Your unit’s device may differ from the ones shown.
This room air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord
required by UL. This power supply cord contains state-of-t he-art
electronics that sense leakage current. If the cord is crushed, the
electronics detect leakage current and pow er will be
disconnected in a fraction of a second.
To test your power supply cord:
1. Plug power supply cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2. Press RESET.
3. Press TEST (listen for click; Reset button will trip and pop
out).
4. Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will
latch and remain in). The power supply cord is ready for
operation.
NOTES:
�The Reset button must be pushed in for proper operation.
�The power supply cord must be replaced if it fails to trip when
the test button is pressed or fails to reset.
�Do not use the power supply cord as an off/on switch. The
power supply cord is designed as a protective device.
�A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a new
power supply cord obtained from the product manufacturer
and must not be repaired.
�The power supply cord contains no user serviceable parts.
Opening the tamper-resistant case voids all warranty and
performance claims.
A. Reset button
B. Test button
TEST
TEST
RESET
RESET
A
A
B
B
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING

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Installation Instructions
Unpacking
Remove packaging materials
�Remove and dispose of/recycle packaging materials.
Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning
on the air conditioner. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap
over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water
and dry.
�Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your air conditioner.
�Handle air conditioner gently.
1. Remove the air conditioner from the carton and place it on
cardboard.
2. Remove shipping screws from the rear of the cabinet.
3. Remove the window lock bracket and screw from the air
conditioner and set aside.
4. Remove the ground screw and ground wire from the front of
the air conditioner base. Save the ground screw.
5. Pull on handles to slide air conditioner out of cabinet. Place
air conditioner on cardboard.
NOTE: Do not lift, push, pull or remove any expanded
polystyrene (foam) from inside the air conditioner. It is not
packing material.
A. Shipping screws
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
air conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
A
A. Window lock bracket screw
B. Window lock bracket
A. Green ground wire
B. Ground screw
A. Handles
A B
A
B
A

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Window Installation (on some models)
NOTES:
�Handle air conditioner gently.
�Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does not fall out of the
opening during installation or removal.
�The place where the power cord exits the air conditioner
should be no more than 4 ft (122 cm) from a grounded
3 prong outlet.
�Do not block the louvers on the front panel.
�Do not block the louvers on the outside of the air conditioner.
Attach Top Channel
NOTE: Attach top channel and side curtains to air conditioner
cabinet before placing cabinet in window.
1. Locate provided bag of screws.
2. Place top channel on top of air conditioner cabinet, lining up
the 4 holes in top channel with the 4 holes on top of air
conditioner cabinet.
3. Using 4 - #10 x ³⁄₈" washer-head Phillips thread-cutting
screws, attach top channel to air conditioner cabinet.
Attach Side Curtains
1. Locate provided bag of screws.
2. Insert top and then bottom of right-hand curtain housing in
top and bottom curtain channels on air conditioner.
Top view
Bottom view
3. Extend right-hand curtain outward so you may insert the
first screw through the middle hole of the curtain. Using #10 x
¹⁄₄" pan-head Phillips screw, screw curtain to middle hole in
air conditioner cabinet.
NOTE: This screw is required to correctly attach curtain (top
to bottom) to the air conditioner cabinet.
4. While the right-hand curtain is still extended, insert #10 x ¹⁄₄"
pan-head Phillips screws into the top and bottom slots of
curtain. Screw curtain to the top and bottom holes in the air
conditioner cabinet.
5. Slide the curtain housing into the curtain channels as far as it
will go.
6. Repeat above steps for the left-hand curtain.
Attach foam adhesive seal
Attach foam adhesive seal along the bottom of the curtain
bottom channel.
A. Top channel
B. #10 x
³⁄₈ " washer-head Phillips thread-cutting screws
A. Curtain housing
B. Curtain top channel on air conditioner
A
B
AB
A. Curtain housing
B. Curtain bottom channel on air conditioner
A. Curtain housing
B. Foam adhesive seal
A
B
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B

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Install Cabinet into Window
�Handle air conditioner gently.
�Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does not fall out of the
opening during installation or removal.
�The place where the power cord exits the air conditioner
should be no more than 4 ft (122 cm) from a grounded
3 prong outlet.
�Do not block the louvers on the front panel.
�Do not block the louvers on the outside of the air conditioner.
1. Center empty cabinet in window. Check that lower rail of air
conditioner cabinet is behind and against back side of
windowsill. Maintain a firm hold on the air conditioner
cabinet. Lower window sash to hold cabinet in place.
2. Measure the distance between the right-hand side of the
cabinet and the inside of the window channel.
3. Repeat for the left side. Adjust the cabinet until the distance
on each side is the same.
4. Use a ³⁄₁₆" drill bit to drill 4 starter holes ³⁄₈" deep through the 4
holes in the cabinet and into the windowsill.
5. Attach cabinet to windowsill with 4 - #10 x ¹⁄₂" pan-head
Phillips screws.
6. Check that air conditioner cabinet is tilted to the outside so
that water will run to the outside.
Attach Side Curtains to Window Frame
1. Pull left-hand curtain out until it fits into window channel. Use
a³⁄₃₂" drill bit to drill a starter hole through the hole in the
curtain housing and into the lower window sash.
Front View
Top View
2. Insert one of the #10 x ³⁄₄" round-head screws through the
threaded hole in the top of the curtain.
3. Repeat for right-hand curtain.
Attach Support Brackets
1. Attach support bracket to the cabinet by aligning the holes in
the bracket with the holes in the cabinet.
A. Window sash
B. Empty cabinet
C. Window channel
A. #10 x
�⁄₂ " pan-head Phillips screws
B. Windowsill
B
A
C
AA
B
A. Left-hand curtain
B. Window channel
C. #10 x
³⁄₄ " round-head screw
A. #10 x
³⁄₄ " round-head screw
A. Align holes in cabinet with holes in support bracket.
B
A
C
A
A

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2. Using #10 x ⁷⁄₈" pan-head Phillips screws, attach bracket to
cabinet. Repeat for other bracket.
3. Turn the adjustment bolt for each bracket until the bolt
touches the wall.
4. Turn the locking nut on adjustment bolt to lock in position.
Complete Installation
1. Insert seal behind the top of the lower window sash and
against the glass of the upper window.
2. Place one window-lock bracket on top of lower window and
against upper window sash on each side of window.
3. Use a ³⁄₃₂" drill bit to drill a starter holes through the holes in
each bracket into the window sash.
4. Attach both window-lock brackets to window sash with #10 x
³⁄₄" round-head screws to secure window in place.
Through-the-Wall Cabinet Installation
NOTES:
�Handle air conditioner gently.
�Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does not fall out of the
opening during installation or removal.
�The place where the power cord exits the air conditioner
should be no more than 4 ft (122 cm) from a grounded
3 prong outlet.
�It is the customer's responsibility and obligation to have this
product installed by a qualified technician familiar with
through-the-wall room air conditioner installations.
�Do not block the louvers on the front panel.
�Do not block the louvers on the outside of the air conditioner.
Option 1—Wood, metal or plastic molding
When using a wood, metal or plastic molding, the wood frame
should line up with inside wall as shown.
Option 2—Plastered wall with no molding
If the plastered wall is to be flush with the cabinet and no molding
is used, the wood frame must be set ¹⁄₂" (13 mm) into the inside
wall.
Install Wood Frame
1. Construct wood frame. See “Location Requirements” for
dimensions.
2. Measure outside width and height of frame to determine wall
opening dimensions.
3. Cut opening through the wall. Remove and save insulation.
NOTES:
�Dimension for depth depends on wall thickness and type
of molding.
�Do not block louvers in air conditioner cabinet.
A. Support bracket
B. Locking nut
C. Adjustment bolt
A
B
C
A. Window lock brackets
B. Window rail seal
C. Upper window glass
A
B
C
A
A. Molding
B. Inside wall
C. Wood frame
D. Louvers
A CB
D
A. Plastered wall
B. Inside wall
C. Wood frame
D. Louvers
D
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�Use 1" (2.5 cm) or thicker lumber for wood frame.
4. Apply wood preservative to the outside exposed surface.
5. Insert the frame in the wall opening. Square and level frame.
6. Attach frame securely to the wall.
Install Cabinet into Wood Frame
1. Remove top channel and both side channels using a ¹⁄₄" nut
driver or socket wrench. Discard top channel and both side
channels.
2. Insert cabinet into the framed wall opening. The top of the
cabinet should extend ³⁄₄" (19.1 mm) into the room. If there is
trim, the cabinet should extend ³⁄₄" (19.1 mm) past the trim.
3. Use a level to check that cabinet is level side to side.
4. Check that air conditioner cabinet is tilted to the outside so
that water will run to the outside.
5. Reuse the insulation to seal opening between cabinet and
frame.
6. Use existing holes in sides and top of cabinet and 7 - #10 x
1" wood screws (not provided) to attach cabinet to frame.
NOTE: Do not overtighten screws or cabinet will distort and
provide a poor air seal between cabinet and air conditioner.
7. Caulk all outside wall openings around cabinet.
Complete Installation
NOTE: Handle air conditioner gently.
1. Make sure the free end of the ground wire is outside of the
cabinet.
2. Insert air conditioner into cabinet.
A. Outside width
B. Outside height
C. Depth
A. Remove these screws
A
B
C
A
A
A
A. ³⁄₄ " (19.1 mm) extending into room
B. Trim
A. Level
B
A
A
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
air conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
A. Make sure the free end of the ground wire is outside of the cabinet.
A