Frigidaire FRS123LS1 Owner's manual

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2020323B2335 (June 2009)
All about the
Use &Care
of your
Split Type Room Air Conditioner

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
02
Contents
01. Welcome...........................................................................................01
02. Environmental advices..........................................................................01
03. Contents...............................................................................................02
05. Installation:
5.1
5.2
5.6 Electrical
5.7
5.8
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
- On/Off
- Temp. increase
- Temp. decrease
- Swing
- Clock
- Turbo
- Mode
- Fan speed
- Sleep
- Timer
- Cancel
- LED (screen)
04. Safety precautions.......................................................................04
5.9
Choosing the installation site.......................................................07
5.3 Indoor unit installation......................................................11
Parts list.....................................................................................09
5.4 Outdoor unit installation............................................................15
5.5 Refrigerant piping connection.....................................................17
work......................................................................19
Electrical safety.....................................................................27
Gas leak check...........................................................................27
5.10 Test running..............................................................................28
Preparing the device for operation............................................29
Product description.............................................................30
Air Purge...................................................................................24
6.3 Remote control.........................................................................32
6.4 Remote control description.........................................................34
6.5 LCD display indicators...............................................................36

03 Contents
6.6
- Automatic operation
- Cool/heat and fan only operation
- Dry operation
- Airflow direction adjustment
- Sleep mode
- Timer operation
- Optimal operation
6.7
- To set the horizontal air flow direction (left/right)
- To automatically swing the air flow direction (up/down)
6.8
How the air conditioner works........................................ 37
How to use the indoor unit......................................................41
Manual operation.....................................................................43
07. Maintenance....................................................................................44
- Adjusting the vertical air flow direction (up/down)
08. Operation tips......................................................................................46
09. Solution for problems...........................................................................48
- Adjusting air flow direction
10.Major appliance 5 year parts only limited warranty................................49

04
Safety precautions
DANGER! Avoid Serious Injury
or Death
1. Do not attempt to install the split air
conditioner by yourself.
2. This air conditioner contains no
user-serviceable parts. Always call
an authorized Electrolux servicer for
repairs.
3. When moving the air conditioner,
always call an authorized Electrolux
servicer for disconnection and
re-installation.
4. Do not insert or place fingers or
objects into the air discharge area in
the front of the indoor unit.
5. Do not insert or place fingers or
objects into the air discharge area
in the outdoor unit.
6. Do not start or stop the air conditioner
by unplugging the power cord or
turning off the power at the electrical
box.
7. Do not cut or damage the power cord.
8. If the power cord is damaged it should
only be replaced by an authorized
Electrolux servicer.
9. In the event of a malfunction (sparks,
burning smell, etc.) immediately stop
the operation, disconnect the power
cord, and call an authorized Electrolux
servicer.
10.Do not operate the air conditioners
with wet hands
11.Do not pull on the power cord.
12.Do not drink any water that is drained
from the air conditioners.
1. Provide occasional ventilation
during use. Do not direct airflow at
fireplaces or other heat related
sources as this could cause flare ups
or make units run excessively.
2. Do not climb on or place objects on
the outdoor unit.
3. Do not hang objects off the indoor
unit.
4. Do not place containers containing
water on the indoor and/or outdoor
units.
5. Turn off the air conditioner at the
power source when it will not be
used for an extended period of time.
6. Periodically check the condition of
the outdoor unit’s installation base
for any damage.
7. Do not apply heavy pressure to the
radiator fins of the indoor and/or
outdoor units.
8. Operate the indoor unit with air
filters in place.
9. Do not block or cover the intake
grille, discharge area and outlet
ports.
10.Ensure that any electrical/electronic
equipment is one yard away from
the indoor unit and outdoor unit.
11.Do not use or store flammable
gases near the indoor and/or
outdoor units.
CAUTION! Avoid Injury or
damage to the unit or other
property
Safety precautions
This appliance must be installed by a qualified licensed HVAC
technician in accordance with all applicable codes. All electrical
connections should be performed by a licensed electrician.

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. 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
05 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
is danger of fire or electric shock.
cord will not be compressed. There
10.Do not place heavy object on the

operation. It may cause electric
removed, do not touch the metal
parts of the unit. It may cause an
injury.
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
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Product description
Air outlet
Air inlet
12
9
Outdoor unit
All the pictures in this manual are for
explanation purpose only. They may
be slightly different from the air
Air inlet
3
21
4
5
Air outlet
Indoor unit
76
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 )
conditioner you purchased.
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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)
AUTO indicator: This indicator
illuminates when the air conditioner
is in AUTO operation
automatically or when the warm air
control feature is activated in
heating operation.
FAN**: The indicator will flash
DIGITAL SCREEN: Show the
present adjustments to temperature
when air conditioner is operating.
OPERATION indicator: This
indicator flashes after power is on
and illuminates when the unit is in
operation.
TIMER indicator: This indicator
illuminates when TIMER is set
ON/OFF.
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Product description
Attention
13
15
16
17
18
14
INFRARED SIGNAL RECEIVER
The description of the control is based
air conditioner starts defrosting
This indicator illuminates when the
models with heating function):
DEFROST indicator (Only for
when the unit is in Fan mode.
**Note: For models with Cooling
only and capacity>12,000 Btu’s
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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
5. Night light operation mode.
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
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 36 feet
26.25 feet*
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62ºF - 88ºF

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
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.
conditioner is 26.25 feet. Any
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Remote control description
1
2
TEMP :Press the button to
decrease the indoor temperature
setting.
button, a mode is selected in a
sequence that goes from AUTO,
COOL, DRY, HEAT*, and FAN, as
the following figure indicates:
Remote control description
AUTO COOL DRY HEAT* FAN
MODE: Each time you press the
* Note: Only for models with heating
function
72
72
72
72
AIR FLOW
DIRECTION
AIR FLOW
DIRECTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Cooling and heating model
Cooling model
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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SWING: Press this button and hold
pressing for more than 1 second, the
louver will swing up and down
automatically. Otherwise, the swing
angle of the louver will be 6 degree
for each press. Press this button again
to stop the louver swinging.
3
5
6
SLEEP: Press this button to go into
the Energy-Saving operation mode.
Press it again to cancel. This
function only can be used in
and maintain the most comfortable
temperature for you. While the unit
is running under SLEEP operation
mode, it would be canceled if you
press the other buttons.
RESET: When you press the
recessed RESET button, all current
settings will be cancelled and the
control will return to the initial
factory settings.
to change the swing angle of the
louver. The swing angle of the
4
COOL, HEAT(Only for models with
heating function) or AUTO mode,
some models): Press this button
AIR FLOW DIRECTION(on

Remote control description
the louver swings at a certain angle
heating effect of the air conditioner,
which would affect the cooling and
louver is 6ofor each press. When
it would automatically change the
swing direction . No symbol will
appear in the display area when
pressing this button. (Not applicable
to units without this function).
LED (screen): Press this button to
erase the digits that are shown in
the screen of the air conditioner.
Press again to activate.
TEMP : Press the button to
increase the indoor temperature
setting.
FAN SPEED: This button is used
for setting Fan Speed in the
sequence that goes from AUTO,
LOW, MED to HIGH, then back to
Auto.
ON/OFF: Press this button to start
the unit operation. Push the button
again to stop the unit operation.
TIMER ON: Press this button to
initiate the auto-on timer. Each
press will increase the auto-
timer setting in 30 minutes
increments. When the setting time
displays 10:00, each press will
minutes increments. To cancel the
auto-timer program, simply adjust
the auto-on time to 0:00.
AUTO LOW MED HIGH
7
8
9
10
11
increase the auto-timer setting in 60
minutes increments. To cancel the
the auto-off time to 0:00.
LOCK: When you press the
recessed LOCK button, all current
settings are locked in and the
remote controller does not accept
any operation except that of the
LOCK. Press again to cancel the
LOCK mode.
activate/cancel 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 (only applicable to the
models with heating function,
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14
TIMER OFF: Press this button to
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initiate the auto-off timer. Each
press will increase the auto-timer
setting in 30 minutes increments.
When the setting time displays
10:00, each press will increase
the auto-timer setting in 60
auto-timer program, simply adjust
which adopts PTC), the PTC will
bring fast heating operation.
*Only for some models
TURBO*: Press this button to
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AUTO
COOL
DRY
HEAT
FAN
HIGH
MED
LOW
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AUTO
COOL
DRY
FAN
HIGH
MED
LOW
88
LCD display indicators
NOTE: All signs shown in the display is for the purpose of clear presentation. But during the actual
operation only the relative functional signs are shown on the display panel.
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
LOCK Indicator: LOCK display is
displayed by pushing the LOCK
button. Press the LOCK button
again to clear display.
OPERATION MODE INDICATOR:
TRANSMISSION INDICATOR:
This indicator flashes one time
when remote controller transmits
signals to the indoor unit.
DIGITAL DISPLAY: This area will
show the set temperature and, if in
the TIMER mode, it will show the
ON and OFF settings of the TIMER.
If in the FAN mode, nothing will
appear.
ON/OFF INDICATOR: This
symbol appears when the unit is
turned on by the remote controller,
and disappearswhen the unit is
turned off.
FAN SPEED INDICATOR: Press
the FAN SPEED button to select the
desired fan speed setting (Auto-
Low-Med-High). You selection will
be displayed in the LCD window
except the Auto fan speed.
TIMER DISPLAY INDICATOR: This
display area shows the settings of
the TIMER. That is, if only the
starting time of operation is set, it
will display the TIMER ON. If only
the turning off time of operation is
set, it will display the TIMER OFF. If
both operations are set, it will show
TIMER ON-OFF which indicates
you have chosen to set both the
starting time and off time.
Display: Cooling model
17
16
18
20
21
19
15
Display: Cooling and Heating model
17
16
18
20
21
19
15
LCD display indicators
When pressing the MODE button,
it will show the current operating
(only for models with heating
mode: AUTO, COOL, DRY, HEAT
function) or FAN.
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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
flashing.
1. Use the MODE button to select AUTO.
2. Press the TEMP button to set the desired room temperature. The most
3. Press the ON/OFF button to start the air conditioner. The OPERATION
lamp on the display panel of the indoor unit lights. The operating mode
shown on the display panel of the remote controller.
4. Press the ON/OFF button again to stop the unit operation.
COOL / HEAT and FAN ONLY operation
1. If the AUTO mode is not comfortable, you may manually override the
2. Press the TEMP button to set the desired room temperature. When in COOL
3. Press the FAN SPEED to select the FAN mode of AUTO, HIGH, MED or LOW.
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. The air conditioner will control room temperature automatically round the
temperature point set by you.
3. 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
comfortable temperature setting are between 70ºF o to 82ºF.
AUTO FAN SPEED is automatically set and there are no indicators
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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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
Air flow direction adjustment
Use SWING button to adjust the airflow direction up and down.
When SWING button is pressed,the horizontal louver moves up and
down automatically. Press again to stop operation.
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 TEMP 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 70ºF to
82ºF.
.or fan only. The fan speed is mainly
LOW.
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SLEEP mode
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. Press the TIMER ON button, then the remote controller shows TIMER ON,
the last set time for the starting operation and the signal "h" will be shown
on the DIGITAL DISPLAY area. You are now ready to reset the time to START
the operation.
2. Press the TIMER ON button again to set desired time for starting operation.
3. After setting the TIMER ON,there will be a one-half second delay before
the remote controller transmits the signal to the air conditioner. Then, after
approximately another 2 seconds, the signal "h" disappears and the set
temperature will re-appear on the digital display.
How the air conditioner works
sleep mode. To deactivate, press the
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To set the stopping time
1. Press the TIMER OFF button and the remote controller will show TIMER
OFF, the last set time for the stopping operation and the signal "h" will be
shown on the DIGITAL DISPLAY area. You are now ready to reset the time
for the stopping operation.
2. Push the TIMER OFF button again to set the time you want to stop the
operation.
3. After setting the TIMER OFF, there will be a one-half second delay before
the remote controller transmits the signal to the air conditioner. Then, after
approximately another 2 seconds, the signal "h" disappears and the set
temperature will re-appear on the digital display.
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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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 SWING button on the remote
controller.
To stop the function, press the SWING
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,
is risk of your fingers getting caught
on the fan.
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Press AIR DIRECTION button(on some
models) to lock louver in desired position.
The AIR DIRECTION and SWING buttons
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 AIR
DIRECTION or SWING button. If you
move this louver manually, it may
malfunction during operation. If the
louver malfunctions, stop the
When the air conditioner is started
immediately after it was stopped, the
horizontal louver might not move for
approximately 10 seconds.
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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