Manual for FHPW142AC1

Manual for FHPW142AC1

Brand: FRIGIDAIRE

Category: Room Air Conditioner

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 9:05 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2019-07-01

Warranty Information

Major Appliance Limited Warranty covers the product.

Welcome to our family

Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home! 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.

Let's make it official! Be sure to register your product.

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.
Privacy Policy