Manual for Portable Air Conditioner

Manual for Portable Air Conditioner

Brand: FRIGIDAIRE

Category: Air Conditioner

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Sept. 12, 2025, 4:22 a.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2019-07-01

Warranty Information

One-year limited warranty for functional repairs on parts defective in materials or workmanship.

Control Panel Overview

The control panel features buttons for:

  • Swing: Controls louver swing.
  • Timer: Sets delayed startup or shutdown.
  • Sleep: Activates sleep mode for gradual temperature adjustment.
  • Mode: Selects between Auto, Cool, Dry, Fan, and Heat modes.
  • Fan Speed: Adjusts fan speed (Auto, Lo, Med, Hi).
  • Dust Filter: Resets the filter indicator.
  • PureAir™: Resets the advanced filter indicator.
  • Power (on/off): Turns the unit on or off.
  • Temperature Up/Down (V/A): Adjusts the set temperature.

Basic Operation

To turn on: Press the "①" button. The unit defaults to Cool mode at 72°F.

To change temperature: Use the "V" or "A" buttons.

To change mode: Press the "Mode" button to cycle through available modes.

To change fan speed: Press the "Fan Speed" button.

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.
  • Room Temperature lower than the set temperature (Cool Mode). Reset the temperature.
Air from unit does not feel cold enough.
  • Room temperature below 60°F (16°C). Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above 60°F (16°C).
  • Reset to a lower temperature.
  • Compressor shut-off by changing modes. Wait approximately 4 minutes and listen for compressor to restart when set in the COOL mode.
Air conditioner cooling, but room is too warm ice forming on cooling coil behind decorative front
  • Outdoor temperature below 60 F (16 C). To defrost the coil, set FAN ONLY mode.
  • 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.
  • Exhaust duct not connected or blocked. See EXHAUSTING HOT AIR Section.
Air conditioner cooling, but room is too warm NO ice forming on cooling coil behind decorative front.
  • 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.
Air conditioner turns on and off rapidly.
  • 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.
Noise when unit is cooling.
  • 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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