Manual for Portable Air Conditioner

Manual for Portable Air Conditioner

Brand: FRIGIDAIRE

Category: Air Conditioner

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:36 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2009-06-01

Warranty Information

Limited one-year warranty on parts and labor, with a limited 2-5 year warranty on the sealed refrigeration system.

Cooling Mode:

  • Attach hoses.
  • Select "Cool" mode.
  • Set desired temperature and fan speed.

Heating Mode (if applicable):

  • Attach hoses.
  • Select "Heat" mode.
  • Set desired temperature.

Dry Mode:

  • No hoses needed, but drainage required.
  • Select "Dry" mode.
  • Fan runs at low speed; close doors/windows.

Auto Mode:

  • Hoses must be attached.
  • Unit automatically selects cooling, heating, or fan mode based on temperature.
  • Fan speed cannot be selected.

Fan Mode:

  • No hoses or drainage needed.
  • Select "Fan" mode.
  • Choose desired fan speed.

Timer Operation:

  • Set delay stop or delay start timer for unit in ON or OFF position.
  • Adjust timer increments from 0.5 to 24 hours.
  • Cancel timer by setting time to 0.0.

Sleep Operation:

  • Temperature increases gradually over 1 hour and maintains for 7 hours.
  • Ends automatically or can be cancelled by pressing "Sleep" button.
  • Not available in FAN or DRY modes.

Troubleshooting and error codes

OCCURRENCE SOLUTION
Air conditioner will not operate. Wall plug disconnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
Plug Current Device Tripped. Press the RESET button.
House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit breaker.
Control is OFF. Turn Control ON and set to desired setting.
P1 appears in the display window. Drain water as described in Drainage Section.
Shut off in Heat mode. When the air outlet overheats, the automatic heat protection engages. Remove any blockages and let appliance cool down. If the heating function can not be restarted after fully cooling down, the thermal fuse may open the heater circuit, then call for service.
Air from unit does not feel cold enough. Room Temperature lower than the set temperature (Cool Mode). Reset the temperature.
Room Temperature higher than the set temperature (Heat Mode). Reset the temperature.
Room temperature below 16 °C (60 °F). Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above 16 °C (60 °F).
Reset to a lower temperature.
Air conditioner cooling, but room is too warm - ice forming on cooling coil behind decorative front Compressor shut-off by changing modes. Wait approximately 3 minutes and listen for compressor to restart when set in the COOL mode.
Outdoor temperature below 16 °C (60 °F). To defrost the coil, set FAN ONLY mode.
Air conditioner cooling, but room is too warm - NO ice forming on cooling coil behind decorative front. Air filter may be dirty. Clean filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section. To defrost, set to FAN ONLY mode.
Temperature is set too low for night-time cooling. To defrost the coil, set to FAN ONLY mode. Then, set temperature to a higher setting.
Ducts not connected or blocked. See HOSES INSTALLATION Section.
Air conditioner turns on and off rapidly. Dirty air filter - air restricted. Clean air filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section.
Temperature is set too high. Set temperature to a lower setting.
Air directional louvers positioned improperly. Position louvers for better air distribution.
Front of unit is blocked by drapes, blinds, furniture, etc. - restricts air distribution. Clear blockage in front of unit.
Doors, windows, registers, etc. open cool air escapes. Close doors, windows, registers, etc.
Unit recently turned on in hot room. Allow additional time to remove "stored heat" from walls, ceiling, floor and furniture.
Noise when unit is cooling. Dirty air filter - air restricted. Clean air filter.
Outside temperature extremely hot. Set FAN speed to a faster setting to bring air through cooling coils more frequently.
Air movement sound. This is normal. If too loud, set to lower FAN setting.
Vibration from uneven floor. Move or support appliance correctly on even surface.
Room too cold. Set temperature too low. Increase set temperature.
Room too hot. Set temperature too high. Lower setting.
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