Frigidaire 66129904886 Owner's manual

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All about the
Use &Care
of your
Split Type Room Air Conditioner
6
6129904
886 (June 2009)

Attention
Please read all of the instructions before using the air conditioner and keep
this manual for future reference.
We know you will enjoy your new air conditioner and thank you for choosing
our product.
We hope you will consider us for future purchase.
The air conditioner that you have bought may be slightly different from the one
illustrated in this manual. Please refer to the information related to the model
you have.
This air conditioner is for domestic use only. It is not reccomended for
commercial or industrial use.
recommend that you separate plastic, paper and
cardboard and give them to recycling companies.
do NOT throw it away with the rest of your domestic
Environmental advices
Welcome to the world of
simple handling and no worries
01 Welcome
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.
If you need to dispose of this appliance in the future,
garbage.
The packaging material used is recyclable. We

Contents
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Contents
01. Welcome...........................................................................................01
02. Environmental advices..........................................................................01
03. Contents...............................................................................................02
05. Installation:
5.1 Choosing the installation site.......................................................06
5.2 Parts list.....................................................................................08
5.4 Outdoor unit installation............................................................14
5.5 Refrigerant piping connection.....................................................16
5.6 Electrical
5.7
5.8
Gas leak check...........................................................................24
06. Operation:
6.1
6.2
- Remote control operation
- Remote control specifications
- Remote control battery
- When should the batteries be replaced
- To replace batteries
- Remote control instructions
6.4 Remote control description.........................................................31
- On/Off
-
-
- TIMER OFF
- Clock
- Turbo
- Mode
- Fan
- Sleep
- TEMP
- Blow
- LIGHT
6.5 INTRODUCTION FOR SPECIALFUNCTION.................................37
04. Safety precautions.......................................................................04
5.3 Indoor unit installation......................................................10
work......................................................................18
Electrical safety.....................................................................24
5.9
5.10 Test running..............................................................................25
Air Purge...................................................................................21
6.3 Remote control.........................................................................29
Product description.............................................................27
Preparing the device for operation............................................26
- TIMER ON
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03 Contents
6.6 33
- 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
- Adjusting the vertical air flow direction (up/down)
- To set the horizontal air flow direction (left/right)
- To automatically swing the air flow direction (up/down)
6.8
07. Maintenance....................................................................................40
How the air conditioner works........................................
Manual operation.....................................................................39
09. Solution for problems...........................................................................44
08. Operation tips......................................................................................42
10.Major appliance warranty......................................................................45

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.
Safety precautions
1. Connect with the power properly.
Otherwise, it may cause electric
shock or fire due to excess heat
generation.
shock.
sounds, smell, or smoke comes
from it. It may cause fire and
electric shock.
switching on or off the power. It
may cause electric shock or fire due
to heat generation.
damp environment. It may cause
electric shock.
electric parts. It may cause failure of
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Safety precautions
3. Disconnect the power if strange
machine, electric shock or fire.
2. Always ensure effective grounding.
No grounding may cause electric
4. Do not operate or stop the unit by
5. Do not operate with wet hands or in
6. Do not allow water to run into
heating appliances. It may cause
fire and electric shock.
unspecified power cord. It may
cause electric shock or fire.
9.Do not damage or use an
8. Do not use the power cord close to
flammable gas or combustibles,
such as gasoline, benzene, thinner,
etc. It may cause an explosion or fire.
7. Do not use the power cord near
power cord and ensure that the
21.Do not place heavy object on the
is danger of fire or electric shock.
cord will not be compressed. There

operation. It may cause electric
removed, do not touch the metal
parts of the unit. It may cause an
injury.
05 Safety precautions
shock or injury.
and electric shock.
It may cause failure of appliance
11.Do not open the unit during
13.Do not disassemble or modify unit.
14.When the air filter is to be
switch off, and turn off the circuit
breaker. Do not clean unit when
power is on as it may cause fire,
electric shock or injury.
to air flow.
not using the unit for a long time.
15.When the unit is to be cleaned,
16.Avoid direct exposure of occupants
17.Turn off the main power switch when
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. Rinse thoroughly and wipe
dry. Wring excess water from cloth
before wiping around controls.
Clean filter once every two weeks.
inlets or inside of air-outlet. It may
cause failure of appliance or
accident.
concern of damage due to falling
of unit.
due to prolonged exposure. If
bracket damages, there will be
the outdoor unit will not damage
19.Ensure that the installation bracket of
20.Always insert the filters securely.
22.Do not place obstacles around air-
cause failure.
Operation without filters may
from air conditioner. It contains
12.Do not drink water drained
contaminants and could make
you sick.
dedicated power circuit. No
installation may cause fire and
electric shock.
21.Always install circuit breaker and a

Product description
Air outlet
Air inlet
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9
Outdoor unit
All the pictures in this manual are for
explanation purpose only. They may
be slightly different from the air
conditioner you purchased.
Air inlet
3
21
4
5
Air outlet
Indoor unit
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Product description
Front panel
Air filter
Horizontal airflow grille
Vertical airflow grille
Temperature sensor
Panel
Remote control
Detection valve
Drain hose and refrigerant
connecting pipe
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Attention
Infrared signal receiver
Connecting cable
(inside the indoor unit)
10
8
11
Refrigerant gas connector
(beneath front panel )
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Product description 2
8
on a typical model. The functions are
the same in your air conditioner, even
if there are some differences in the
appearance.
Display panel
(indoor unit)
HEATindicator: This indicator
illuminates when the air conditioner
is in Heat operation
DIGITAL SCREEN:Show the present
adjustments to temperature when
air conditioner is operating.
1713 14 15 16
Attention
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15
16
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OPERATION indicator: This
indicator illuminates red after
power is on and illuminates
green when the unit is in operation.
The description of the control is based
COOL indicator: This indicator
illuminates when the air conditioner
is in cool operation
DRY indicator: This indicator
illuminates when the air conditioner
is in Dry operation

Remote control
Rated voltage
Transmission distance
Environment
3 V
two (R03/Ir03x2) alkaline AAA batteries.
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.
3. If the infrared signal receiver in the indoor unit is exposed to sunlight, the air
conditioner unit might not work properly. Use curtains or shades to avoid
having sunlight directly to the receiver.
1. Operation mode: Cool, Heat (Only
FAN, and AUTO (Automatic).
3. Internal temperature range selection:
4. LCD
Remote control operation
Remote control
Attention
for models with heating function), DRY,
Lowest voltage of CPU emiting signal 2.4 V
1. The air conditioner will not operate when curtains, doors or other materials
Remote control battery: To use the remote control, it is necessary to install
2. 24 hrs Timer.
REMOTE CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS
61ºF - 86ºF
32.8'*
23ºF ~ 140ºF
4. If other electrical equipments react to the signals sent by the remote control,
change their position or consult with you local dealer.
* With 3 V, reaches 40'
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When should the batteries be
replaced
2. The indoor unit does not respond
to the remote control commands to
activate the programs.
To replace batteries
1. Slide out the battery
control).
the compartment (indicated in the
drawing located inside the
compartment).
3. Slide in the cover.
4. If the remote control is not
operated for long period of times,
batteries should be discarded.
Remote control instructions
1. The signal reach distance of the
remote control to the receiver that
obstruction placed between the
receiver and the remote control
can cause interference, limiting
the capacity of the programming.
conditioner emits a "beep"that
indicates that a command has
the indoor unit.
1. When replacing batteries, do not
use old batteries or a different
type battery. This may cause the
remote control to malfunction.
2. If you do not use the remote
remove the batteries. Otherwise
battery leakage may damage the
remote controller.
3. The average battery life under
normal use is about 6 months.
4. Replace the batteries when there
is no answering beep from the
3. When selecting the function of
timer, the remote control sends
(automatically) a signal to the indoor
that the signal is blocked, a 15
minute delay can be produced.
Remote control
Attention
1. There is not a "beep"anymore
compartment cover ( located at
the back of the remote
2. Install two AAA batteries in
is inside the indoor unit of the air
conditioner is 32.8 ft. Any
2. Any time when a button is pressed
on the remote control, the air
been received and transmitted to
remote control is left in a position
unit at the specific period. If the
controller for several weeks,
indoor unit or if the transmission
from the indoor unit when using
the control remote or the signal
light indicator does not light.
indicator fails to light.
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Remote control description
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Remote control description
1
2
3
5
6
-
+:
:Press the button to decrease
4
AUTO COOL DRY HEAT*FAN
button, a mode is selected in a
sequence that goes from AUTO,
COOL, DRY, HEAT* NAFdna, , as
the following figure indicates:
MODE: Each time you press the
* Note: Only for models with heating
function
Cooling and heating model
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9
10
3
4
11
12
7
6
13
14
5
ON/OFF: Press this button to start
the unit operation. Push the button
again to stop the unit operation.
Press the button to increase
the indoor temperature setting.
8
FAN : This button is used
for setting Fan Speed in the
sequence that goes from AUTO,
, to , then back to
Auto.
TIMER ON: Press this button to
initiate the auto-on timer.
To cancelthe
auto-timer program,simply press this
button again.
7
TIMER OFF: Press this button to
initiate the auto-off timer. To cancel
the auto-timer program,sinply press the
9Press this button, the clock can
be set up, icon blinks. Within 5
seconds, the value can be adjusted by
pressing "+
+
" or "-
-
" button, if continuously
press this button for 2 seconds above,
in every 1/2 seconds, one minute will be
increased, if you are still pressing the
button after ten minutes increased,ten
minutes will be increased every 1/2
seconds. Druing blinking, repress the
Clock button, icon will be constantly
displayed and it denotes the setting
succeeded
CLOCK:
Middle fan
Low fan High fan
the indoor temperature setting.
Auto
OFF
:Press this button, to set up swing
angle and swing range,which
circularly changes as below:
which indicates the hozizontal louver
will swing up and
down automatically .
button again.

TURBO:Press this button to activate
/deactivate the Turbo function which
enables the unit to reach the preset
temperature in the shortest time.
In cooling mode, the unit will blow
strong cooling air with super high
fan speed. In heating mode, the
unit will blow strong heating
air with super high fan speed.
Remote control description
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3
2
SLEEP: Press this button to go into
the operation mode.
Press
it again to cancel. This function
only can be used in
and
maintain the most comfortable
temperature for you. To cancel SLEEP
program,press this button again.
COOL , HEAT
(Only for models with
heating
function) or DRY mode,
2.About switch between Fahrenheit
and Centigrade
Under status of unit off, press "MODE"
and " -
-
" buttons simultaneously to switch
INTRODUCTION FOR SPECIAL
FUNCTION
Press "+
+
" and "-
-
" buttons simultaneously
to lock or unlock the keypad. If the
remote controller is locked, the icon
will be displayed on it, in that case,
press any button, the mark will
flicker for three times. Repress the
combination to unlock.
1.ABOUT LOCK
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.
BLOW:
10
Turn the unit LED light on or off
only.
LIGHT:
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TEMP:When pressing "TEMP" button,
there may be 3 optional icon display:
, , .But only is effective. The
display panel will indicate ambient
temperature for 5 seconds.
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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.
2. Use the "MODE" button to select Auto. The unit will automatically select
Cool, Fan and Heat operation depending on the difference ambient
temperature and system difference temperature .When in Cool Operation
the panel will display 77 . In Fan Operation the panel will display 77
In Heat Operation the panel will display 68 .
COOL / HEAT and FAN ONLY operation
1. If the AUTO mode is not comfortable, you may manually override the
2. Press the "+"/"-" button to set the desired room temperature. When in COOL
3. Press the FAN to select the FAN mode of AUTO, , or .
4. Press the ON/OFF button, the operation lamp lights and the air conditioner
start to operate as your settings. Press the ON/OFF button again to stop this
unit operation.
**Note: The FAN ONLY mode can not be used to control the temperature.
While in this mode, only steps 1,3 and 4 may be performed.
1. When you set the air conditioner in AUTO mode, it will automatically select
depending on what temperature you have selected and the room
temperature.
2. If the AUTO mode is uncomfortable, you can select desired conditions
manually.
How the air conditioner works
Attention
mode, the most comfortable settings are
* Note: Only for models with heating function
cooling, heating(only for models with heating function) or fan only operation
settings by using COOL, HEAT* or FAN ONLY** mode.
mode, the most comfortable settings are 70ºF or above. When in HEAT
82ºF or below.
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ºF
3.Press the ON/OFF button again to stop the unit operation..

Time
DRY FUNCTION
Room
Temperature
Set temperature
Cooling
Cooling
Cooling
Fa onlyn
Fa onlyn
DRY operation
The dry mode will automatically
select the drying operation based on
the difference between the set
temperature and the actual room
temperature.
The temperature is regulated while
dehumidifying by repeating turning
on and off of the cooling operation
DRY.
operation lamp lights and the air
conditioner startsto operate in the
DRY mode. FAN SPEED is Low.
Push the ON/OFF button again to
stop this unit operation.
Due to the difference between the set
temperature of the unit and the actual
indoor temperature, the Air Conditioner
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.
How the air conditioner works
Attention
Attention
1. Press the MODE button to select
2. Press the "+
+
"/"-
-
"button to set the
3. Press the ON/OFF button, the
in DRY mode will automatically switch
the operation modes between COOL
and FAN ONLY many times.
desired temperature from 61ºF to
86ºF.
.or fan only. The fan speed is mainly
LOW.
3
4
Air flow direction adjustment
Use button to adjust the airflow direction up and down.
When button is pressed,the horizontal louver moves up and
down automatically. Press again to stop operation.

SLEEP mode(Only for >12000 Btu's)
Press the sleep button to activate the
button again.
Set
temperature
SLEEP FUNCTION (Cooling mode)
1 hour 1 hour
SLEEP FUNCTION (Heating mode)
7 hours
Set
temperature
TIMER Operation
TIMER button can set the auto-on time of the unit.
To set the starting time
1.
2.
Press the "TIMER ON" button to activate the auto start timer function .
Auto start can be set from 0~24 hours. After pressing "TIMER ON"button,
"ON" on the display will blink, and during 5 seconds blinking ,the value can be
adjusted by pressing or"+" "-" button.Every press of this button,1 minute will be
2seconds later
the value will be increased or decreased automalically ,and after 10 minutes
increase or decreased, the value will be changed 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 mode. To deactivate, press the
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increased or decreased,but press the or button,
continuously "+" "-"
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To set the stopping time
1.
2.
Optimal operation
To achieve optimal performance, please note the following:
1. Adjust the air flow direction correctly so that it is not directed on people.
2. Adjust the temperature to achieve the highest comfort level. Do not adjust
the unit to excessive temperature levels.
3. Close doors and windows on COOL or HEAT(only for models with heating
4. Use TIMER ON button on the remote controller to select a time you want
to start your air conditioner.
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.
7. Do not operate unit with horizontal louvre in closed position.
How the air conditioner works
Exemples:
6h
(Timer On)
OFF
ON
6h
(Timer Off)
ON
OFF
12h
(Timer Off)
ON
OFF
ON
14h
(Timer On)
20h
(Timer On)
OFF
23h
(Timer Off)
OFF
ON
function)mode, or performance may be reduced.
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Press the "TIMER OFF" button to activate the auto start timer function.
The method of setting is the same as above of "TIMER ON".

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
depending on the specific model you
choose)end of the air outlet to the
desired position. Perform these
adjustments before you start the unit
because once it has been started, there
To automatically swing the air flow
direction (up/down)
Perform this function while the air
conditioner is in operation.
Press the button on the remote
controller.
To stop the function, press the
button again.
Lever
How to use the indoor unit
of the vertical louver arm (Depending
on the specific model you choose), or
move the lever at the left(or right, or middle
which is only for 24000 Btu's,
is risk of your fingers getting caught
on the fan.
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Press to lock louver in desired position.
The button will be disabled when the air
conditioner is not in operation (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.
Otherwise, condensation may occur on
the surface of the horizontal louver and
drop on to the floor or on furnishings.
Do not move the horizontal louver
manually. Always use the button.
If you move this louver manually,
it may malfunction during operation.
If the louver malfunctions, stop the
Open angle of the horizontal louver
should not be set too small, as
COOLING or HEATING(only for models
with heating function) performance may be
impaired due to too restricted air flow area.
Do not operate unit with horizontal
louver in closed position.
When the air conditioner is connected to
power (initial operation), the horizontal
louver may generate a sound for 10
seconds, this is a normal operation.
How to use the indoor unit
air conditioner and restart it.
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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.
2. One press of the manual control
button will lead to the forced AUTO
operation.
3. Close the panel firmly to its
original position.
Manual control
button
Once you press the manual button, the
operation mode is shifted in an order
as: AUTO and OFF.
The manual operation is mainly used for
testing
it is necessary. To return to the remote
controller operation, use the remote
Auto/OFF
Manual operation
Attention
purpose. Do not choose it unless
controller
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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.
4. The front panel of the indoor unit can
be removed and cleaned with water.
Then wipe it with a dry cloth.
5. Do not use a chemically treated cloth
or duster to clean the unit.
6. Do not use benzine, thinner,
polishing powder, or similar solvents
for cleaning. These may cause the
plastic surface to crack or deform.
Cleaning the air filter
A clogged air filter reduces the cooling
efficiency of this unit. Please clean the
filter once every 2 weeks.
1. Lift the indoor unit panel up to an
angle until it stops with a clicking
pull it downwards.
3. Remove the air filter (Fresh air filter +
5. Clean the fresh air filter at least once
a month, and replace every 4 to 5
months. Use a vacuum cleaner,
then dry.
6. Clean the support frame using a
air filter
air filter
Maintenance
vacuum cleaner or water. Then dry
sound.
2. Take hold of the handle of the air
filter and lift it up slightly to take
it out from the filter holder, then
support frame) from the unit.
4. Remove fresh air filter from support
frame.
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