Frigidaire FHTC103WA1 Owner's manual

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use &care

Room Air Conditioner

(DY)16120300A20672 (July 2019)

Introduction...................................................... 2

Important Safety Instructions.................... 3

Normal Sounds................................................ 7

Air Conditioner Features............................. 8

Operating Instructions................................ 9

Energy Saving Ideas................................... 15

Before You Call............................................. 16

Major Appliance Limited Warranty....... 18

Care And Cleaning....................................... 15

2INTRODUCTION

Welcome to our family

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your

home! We see your purchase as the

beginning of a long relationship together.

This manual is your resource for the use and

care of your product. Please read it before

using your appliance. Keep it handy for

quick reference. If something doesn’t seem

right, the troubleshooting section will help

you with common issues.

FAQs, helpful tips and videos, cleaning

products, and kitchen and home accessories

are available at www.frigidaire.com.

We are here for you! Visit our website, chat

with an agent, or call us if you need help. We

may be able to help you avoid a service visit.

If you do need service, we can get that

started for you.

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Keep your product info here so it’s easy to

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For Your Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Do not store or use gasoline or other

ﬂammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity

of this or any other appliance. Read product

labels for ﬂammability and other warnings.

Prevent Accidents

WARNING

To reduce the risk of ﬁre, electrical shock, or

injury to persons when using your air

conditioner, follow basic precautions,

including the following:

•Be sure the electrical service is adequate

for the model you have chosen. This

information can be found on the serial

plate, which is located on the side of the

cabinet and behind the grille.

•If the air conditioner is to be installed in a

window, you will probably want to clean

both sides of the glass ﬁrst. If the window

is a triple-track type with a screen panel

included, remove the screen completely

before installation.

•Be sure the air conditioner has been

securely and correctly installed according

to the separate installation instructions

provided with this manual. Save this

manual and the installation instructions for

possible future use in removing or

reinstalling this unit.

•When handling the air conditioner, be

careful to avoid cuts from sharp metal ﬁns

on front and rear coils.

Electrical Information

WARNING

The complete electrical rating of your new

room air conditioner is stated on the serial

plate. Refer to the rating when checking the

electrical requirements.

•Be sure the air conditioner is properly

grounded. To minimize shock and fire

hazards, proper grounding is important.

The power cord is equipped with a

three-prong grounding plug for protection

against shock hazards.

•Your air conditioner must be used in a

properly grounded wall receptacle. If the

wall receptacle you intend to use is not

adequately grounded or protected by a

time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a

qualified electrician install the proper

receptacle.

•Do not run air conditioner without outside

protective cover in place. This could result

in mechanical damage within the air

conditioner.

•Do not use an extension cord or an

adapter plug.

WARNING

Avoid ﬁre hazard or electric shock. Do not

use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.

Do not remove any prong from the power

cord.

115V

15A 230V

15A

230V

20A

230V

30A

Do not, under any

circumstances, cut,

remove or bypass the

grounding prong.

Grounding Prong

4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE

The power supply cord with this air

conditioner contains a current detection

device designed to reduce the risk of ﬁre.

Please refer to the section ‘Operation of

Current Device’ for details.

In the event that the power supply cord is

damaged, it cannot be repaired. It must be

replaced with a cord from the product

manufacturer.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DANGER! Avoid Serious Injury or Death

•This air conditioner contains no

user-serviceable parts. Always call an

authorized Electrolux servicer for repairs.

•Do not insert or place ﬁngers or objects

into the air discharge area in the front of

the unit.

•Do not start or stop the air conditioner by

unplugging the power cord or turning o

the power at the electrical box.

•Do not cut or damage the power cord.

•If the power cord is damaged, it should

only be replaced by an authorized

Electrolux servicer.

•In the event of a malfunction (sparks,

burning smell, etc.), immediately stop the

operation, disconnect the power cord, and

call an authorized Electrolux servicer.

•Do not operate the air conditioner with

wet hands.

•Do not pull on the power cord.

•Do not drink any water that is drained

from the air conditioner.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION! Avoid Injury or damage to the

unit or other property

•Provide ventilation per installation

instructions.

•Do not direct airflow at fireplaces or other

heat related sources as this could cause

flare ups or make units run excessively.

•Do not climb on or place objects on

outdoor part of the unit.

•Do not hang objects off the unit.

•Do not place containers with liquids on

the unit.

•Turn off the air conditioner at the power

source when it will not be used for an

extended period of time.

•Periodically check the condition of the

unit’s installation accessories for any

damage.

•Do not apply heavy pressure to the

radiator fins of the unit.

•Operate the unit with air filter in place.

•Do not block or cover the intake grille,

discharge area and outlet ports.

•Ensure that any electrical/electronic

equipment is one yard away from the unit.

•Do not use or store flammable gases near

the unit.

•Do not touch the metal parts of the unit

when removing the filter. Injuries can

occur when handling sharp metal edges.

•Do not use water to clean inside the air

conditioner. Exposure to water can

destroy the insulation, leading to possible

electric shock.

•When cleaning the unit, first make sure

that the power and circuit breaker are

turned off.

WARNING

FOR FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT

• Do not use means to accelerate the

defrosting process or to clean, other than

those recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not pierce or burn.

• Be aware that the refrigerants may not

contain an odour.

• Compliance with national gas regulations

shall be observed.

• Keep ventilation openings clear of

obstruction.

5IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• The appliance shall be stored in a room

without continuously operating ignition

sources (for example: open flames, an

operating gas appliance) and ignition

sourcesor (for example:an operating

electric heater) close to the appliance.

• The appliance shall be stored so as to

prevent mechanical damage from

occurring.

• A warning that the appliance shall be

stored in a well-ventilated area where the

room size corresponds to the room area

as specified for operation.

• Any person who is involved with working

on or breaking into a refrigerant circuit

should hold a current valid certificate from

an industry-accredited assessment

authority, which authorises their

competence to handle refrigerants safely

in accordance with an industry recognised

assessment specification.

• Servicing shall only be performed as

recommended by the equipment

manufacturer. Maintenance and repair

requiring the assistance of other skilled

personnel shall be carried out under the

supervision of the person competent in

the use of flammable refrigerants.

• DO NOT modify the length of the power

cord or use an extension cord to power

the unit.

• DO NOT share a single outlet with other

electrical appliances. Improper power

supply can cause fire or electrical shock.

• Please follow the instruction carefully to

handle, install, clear, service the air

conditioner to avoid any damage or

hazard. Flammable Refrigerant R32 is used

within air conditioner. When maintaining

or disposing the air conditioner, the

refrigerant (R32 or R290) shall be

recovered properly, shall not discharge to

air directly.

• No any open fire or device like switch

which may generate spark/arcing shall be

around air conditioner to avoid causing

ignition of the flammable refrigerant used.

Please follow the instruction carefully to

store or maintain the air conditioner to

prevent mechanical damage from

occurring.

• Flammable refrigerant - R32 is used in air

conditioner. Please follow the instruction

carefully to avoid any hazard.

• The refrigerating system should not

receive maintenance, service, or repair by

any person.

• Ensure that the area is in the open or that

it is adequately ventilated before breaking

into the system or conducting any hot

work. A degree of ventilation shall

continue during the period that the work

is carried out. The ventilation should safely

disperse any released refrigerant and

preferably expel it externally into the

atmosphere.

• Check that cabling will not be subject to

wear, corrosion, excessive pressure,

vibration, sharp edges or any other

adverse environmental effects. The check

shall also take into account the effects of

aging or continual vibration from sources

such as compressors or fans.

• Under no circumstances shall potential

sources of ignition be used in the

searching for or detection of refrigerant

leaks. A halide torch (or any other

detector using a naked flame) shall not be

used. The following leak detection

methods are deemed acceptable for all

refrigerant systems. Electronic leak

detectors may be used to detect

refrigerant leaks but, in the case of

FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANTS, the

sensitivity may not be adequate, or may

need re-calibration. (Detection equipment

shall be calibrated in a refrigerant-free

area.) Ensure that the detector is not a

potential source of ignition and is suitable

for the refrigerant used. Leak detection

equipment shall be set at a percentage of

6IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE

• Do not use this device to turn the unit on

or off.

• Always make sure the RESET button is

pushed in for correct operation.

• The power supply cord must be replaced

if it fails to reset when either the TEST

button is pushed, or it cannot be reset. A

new one can be obtained from the

product manufacturer.

• If power supply cord is damaged, it

CANNOT be repaired. It MUST be replaced

by one obtained from the product

manufacturer.

Plug in & press RESET

1. Plug in the Air Conditioner.

2. The power supply cord will have TWO

buttons on the plug head. Press the TEST

button. You will notice a click as the

RESET button pops out.

3. Press the RESET button. Again you will

notice a click as the button engages.

4. The power supply cord is now supplying

electricity to the unit. (This is also

indicated by a light on the plug head).

READ THIS SECTION BEFORE ATTEMPTING

TO OPERATE AIR CONDITIONER.

Unit must be upright for one hour prior to

operating.

The power supply cord contains a current

device that senses damage to the power

cord. To test your power supply cord do the

following:

Operation of Current Device

CAUTION

• This appliance is not intended for use by

persons (including children) with reduced

physical ,sensory or mental capabilities or

lack of experience and knowledge, unless

they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the

appliance by a person responsible for their

safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer, its service

agent or similarly qualified persons in

order to avoid a hazard.

• The appliance shall be installed in

accordance with national wiring

regulations.

the LFL of the refrigerant and shall be

calibrated to the refrigerant employed,

and the appropriate percentage of gas (25

% maximum) is confirmed. Leak detection

fluids are also suitable for use with most

refrigerants but the use of detergents

containing chlorine shall be avoided as the

chlorine may react with the refrigerant

and corrode the copper pipe-work.

NOTE Examples of leak detection fluids

are

– bubble method,

– fluorescent method agents.

If a leak is suspected, all naked flames

shall be removed/extinguished.

If a leakage of refrigerant is found contact

local manufacter to replace unit.

7NORMAL SOUNDS

Gurgle/Hiss

“Gurgling or hissing” noise may be

heard due to refrigerant passing

through evaporator during normal

operation.

Sound of Rushing Air

At the front of the unit, you may hear

the sound of rushing air being moved

by the fan.

Normal Sounds

High pitched Chatter

Today’s high eciency compressors

may have a high pitched chatter during

the cooling cycle.

4Vibration

Unit may vibrate and make noise

because of poor wall or window

construction or incorrect installation.

Pinging or Swishing

Droplets of water hitting condenser

during normal operation may cause

“pinging or swishing” sounds.

Note: Don’t try to drill any holes on

the base pan to eliminate the normal

sounds, otherwise it will void the

warranty.

Explanation of symbols displayed on the unit

WARNING

This symbol shows that this appliance used a flammable

refrigerant. If the refrigerant is leaked and exposed to an

external ignition source, there is a risk of fire.

This symbol shows that the operation manual should be read

carefully.

This symbol shows that a service personnel should be

handling this equipment with reference to the installation

manual.

This symbol shows that information is available such as the

operating manual or installation manual.

CAUTION

8AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES

ELECTRONIC CONTROL

Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel and remote control

and all its functions (as shown below). The unit can be controlled by the touch pad alone,

with the remote control.

Air Conditioner Features

Turns Unit On Or O

Ionizer Feature

Eco Feature

Sleep Feature

GSets Fan Speed

HCheck Filter Reset Button

IActivates Timer

JRemote Temp Sensing Indicator

(Some Models)

ESets Mode

KAdjusts Temperature Or Time

FDisplays Temperature/Time

REMOTE CONTROL

Light Feature:

The display and all LED indicators on the

control panel of the unit can be turned o

by pressing the "Light" button on the

remote control. If any other button of the

control panel and remote control is pressed

after that, the unit will beep to indicate it

works as the corresponding direction of

pressing speciﬁc button, and the display and

LED indicators will illuminate accordingly,

but they will turn o again in 5 seconds if no

further operation.

Press the "Light" button again or unplug the

unit to cancel this setting.

Battery Size: AAA

Warning: Do not mix old and new batteries.

Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc),

or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.

Caution for ingestion. Keep out of the reach

of children.

WITH DISPLAY &

REMOTE

SENSING BUTTON

STANDARD REMOTE

A B C D E GF H I J

9OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

PRESS MODE BUTTON

CHOOSE COOL

DO THIS:

NOTE: The unit will run in Cool mode with

Eco feature and Auto fan speed setting

when used for the ﬁrst time. With the Eco

feature, when the room temperature is below

the set temperature, the fan will continue to

run for 3 minutes after the compressor shuts

o. The fan then cycles on for 2 minutes at 10

minute intervals until the room temperature

is above the set temperature, at which time

the compressor turns back on. Eco feature

can be activated or deactivated by pressing

Eco button, but it is invalid in fan only mode.

AUTO FEATURE:

Note: This mode is a ﬁxed combination of

Cool mode and Auto fan speed setting. In

this mode, the fan speed can not be selected

manually.

Note: In this mode, the fan remains on all the

time with the compressor cycling on and o

when room temperature is reached.

YOU WILL SEE:

NOTE

The following instructions represent the

touch pad. The same instructions can be

used for the remote control.

TO TURN UNIT ON:

PRESS ON/OFF BUTTON

DO THIS:

YOU WILL SEE:

COOL FEATURE:

TO CHANGE TEMPERATURE SETTlNG:

PRESS MODE BUTTON

CHOOSE AUTO

DO THIS:

PRESS TO LOWER

PRESS TO RAISE

DO THIS:

10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Note: The fan speed can be selected among

four settings: Auto, Lo(Low), Med(Medium)

and Hi(High), unless the unit runs in "Auto"

or "Dry" mode, or the Sleep feature is

activated.

Note: Tap or hold either up ( ) or down ( )

button until the desired temperature is seen

on the display. This temperature will be

automatically maintained anywhere between

62 °F (17 °C) and 86 °F (30 °C). If you want

the display to read the actual room

temperature. See "To Operate on Fan Only"

section.

YOU WILL SEE:

Note: Fan starts at Low Speed and adjusts

to a proper speed according to the room

temperature dictates. For example, if the

room doesn't get too warm, it will stay at

the slowest speed. If the room temperature

rises quickly, such as a door being opened, it

will automatically go to the highest speed.

The fan speeds will re-adjust back to the

slowest speed as the room returns to the

original set temperature.

YOU WILL SEE:

TO ADJUST FAN SPEEDS:

YOU WILL SEE:

PRESS TO SELECT

DO THIS:

TO USE AUTO FAN FEATURE:

PRESS FAN BUTTON,

CHOOSE AUTO

DO THIS:

TO OPERATE ON FAN ONLY:

PRESS MODE BUTTON

CHOOSE FAN ONLY

DO THIS:

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