Brand: FRIGIDAIRE
Category: Room Air Conditioner
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for Portable Air Conditioner
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:52 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2019-07-01
Warranty Information
Major Appliance Limited Warranty on page 22.
Operating Instructions
Cool Mode:
Press 'mode' until Cool indicator is lit. Select fan speed ('hi', 'low', 'auto') using 'fan speed' button. Adjust temperature with 'V' or '^' buttons.
Dry Mode:
Press 'mode' until Dry indicator is lit. 'V'/'^' buttons are disabled. Unit continuously drains moisture. Fan speed is automatically set to 'low'.
Fan Mode:
Press 'mode' until Fan indicator is lit. Select fan speed ('hi', 'low'). Air exhaust hose not required.
Auto Mode:
Press 'mode' until Auto indicator is lit. Unit automatically selects cooling, heating, or fan operation based on temperature settings. Fan speed cannot be selected.
Filter Reset:
Filter indicator illuminates after 250 hours. Press 'filter reset' after cleaning the filter.
°F/°C Function:
Press 'V' and '^' simultaneously for 3+ seconds to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius. Not available in Dry/Fan mode.
Remote Control:
Use buttons for Timer, Mode, Temp/Timer, On/Off, Fan Speed, Swing, and Sleep. Refer to screen for settings.
Battery Installation:
Remove back cover, insert 2 new R03 "AAA" 1.5V batteries. Dispose of old batteries responsibly.
Turning On/Off:
Press 'on-off' button. Do not remove plug to turn off. Wait a few minutes before unplugging.
Sleep Mode:
Available in Cool, Heat, or Auto mode. Press 'sleep' button. Fan speed set to 'Auto'. Temperature adjusts over 7 hours. Can be cancelled any time.
Timer Mode (Delay Shutdown):
Press 'timer' button when unit is on. Use 'V'/'^' to set delay (0.5 hr to 24 hrs). Press 'timer' again to cancel.
Timer Mode (Delay Startup):
Press 'timer' button when unit is off. Use 'V'/'^' to set delay (0.5 hr to 24 hrs). Press 'timer' again to cancel.
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. |