User Manual Frigidaire FHPC082AC1 8,000 BTU ASHRAE (5,500 BTU DOE) 115V Portable Room Air Conditioner

• User Manual - (English)

• Specification Sheet - (English)

Table of contents

• Product Registration & Normal Sounds
• Unit Description & Accessories Included
• Installation Instructions
• Air Conditioner Features & Operating Instructions
• Care and Cleaning
• Troubleshooting

Product Registration & Normal Sounds

Normal Sounds

Unit Description & Accessories Included

Unit Description

Installation Instructions

Installation in a double-hung sash window

1.Cut the foam seals A(adhesive type) to the proper lengths and attach them to the window and stool.(Fig.6)

2.Open the window sash and place the window slider kit on the window stool (Fig.7). Attach the window slider kit to the window stool. Adjust the length of the window slider kit according to the width of window. Screw down the two screws on the window slider kit. See Fig.7.

Cut the adjustable window slider kit if the width of window is less than 26.6 inches(Fig.8).

3.Close the window sash securely against the window slider kit.(Fig.9)

4. Drive two ½ screws to secure the window slider kit to the window sash.(Fig.9)

5.Secure the window slider kit to the window stool(Fig.9):

• A. For wooden window: Use ¾ screws for securing
• B. For Vinyl - Clad windows: Use ½ hex head cap screws for securing.

6.To secure lower sash in place, attach right angle sash lock w (12.7mm) screw as shown(Fig.10).

NOTE: It is difficult to lock the windows with the sash lock for Vinyl-Clad windows, so you can use lock by window itself.

7.Cut the foam seal B to an appropriate length and seal the open gap between the top window sash and outer window sash, as shown in Fig.11.

Installation in a sliding sash window

1.Cut the foam seals A(adhesive type) to the proper lengths and attach them to the window frame. See Fig.12.

2.Open the window sash and place the window slider kit on the window stool (Fig.13). Attach the window slider kit to the window stool. Adjust the length of the window slider kit according to the height of window. Screw down the two screws on the window slider kit. See Fig.13.

Cut the adjustable window slider kit if the height of window is less than 26.6 inches(Fig.8).

3.Close the window sash securely against the window slider kit.(Fig.14)

4. Drive two ½ screws to secure the window slider kit to thewindow sash.(Fig.14)

5. Drive two ¾ screws to secure the window slider kit to thewindow stool.(Fig.14)

6.Cut the foam seal B to an appropriate length and seal the open gap between the sliding sash and outer window sash, as shown in Fig.15.

7.To secure sliding sash in place, attach right angle sash lock (12.7mm) screw as shown(Fig.16).

Air Conditioner Features & Operating Instructions

Control Panel

Operating Instruction

Cool mode

• Press the “mode” button until the Cool mode indicator lights.
• Press the "fan speed" button to choose the fan speed according to the illumination of the fan speed indicator.
• You can choose the “hi”, “low”, or “auto” fan speed setting.
• Press the “ ” or “ ” button to choose the temperature you want.

Dry mode

• Press the “mode” button until the Dry mode indicator lights. In this mode, the “ ” or “ ” button is disabled and the screen displays the room temperature. The unit will continuously drain moisture from the room.

Note: In this mode, the fan speed will be set as “low” automatically, which cannot be changed. In this mode, condensate drainage are required, refer to the "Drainage Instructions" on Page 14 for more instructions to drain the excess condensate.

Fan mode

• Press the “mode” button until the Fan mode indicator lights.
• In this mode, you can select fan speed “hi” or “low”.
• The screen displays room temperature.

Note: In this mode, the air exhaust hose does not need to be connected.

Auto mode

• Press the “mode” button until the Auto mode indicator lights.
• Press the “ ” or “ ” button to choose the temperature you want. The screen will display the setting temperature.
• In this mode, the unit will automatically select cooling, heating(not applicable for cooling only models), or fan only operation depending on what temperature you have selected and the room temperature. The air conditioner will control room temperature automatically around the temperature point set by you.

Note: In this mode, fan speed cannot be selected.

Filter reset

• This feature is a reminder to clean the Air Filter (See Care and Cleaning) for more efficient operation.
• The filter indicator will illuminate after 250 hours of fan operation. Press the “filter reset” button, to reset after cleaning the filter.

°F/°C function

• Press the “ ” or “ ” button the same time for more than 3 seconds to switch between degree Fahrenheit and degrees Celsius.

Note: Under Dry/Fan mode, you can not select °F/°C.

Remote Control

1. Fan Speed button
2. On/off button
3. Dry mode button
4. Cool mode button
5. Auto mode button
6. Temp/Timer setting button
7. Fan mode button
8. Sleep button
9. Timer button
10. Change °F/°C button

Battery Installation and Important Instructions

• When using the remote for the first time, pull out the plastic film on the back of the remote control.

• To replace the battery (when it has been used up), unscrew the screw at the back of the remote control then slide the cover off (Fig. 17). Insert the new battery. Install the cover back into place.

• If the remote control unit is replaced or discarded, the batteries must be removed and disposed of in accordance with local legislation as they may harm the environment.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak.
• If the remote control is not used for a long time, remove the batteries from the remote control.
• The remote control must be handled with extreme care. Do not drop it or expose it to direct sunlight or sources of heat.

WARNING: Chemical Burn Hazard. Keep batteries away from children.

• This product contains a lithium button/coin cell battery. If a new or used lithium button/coin cell battery is swallowed or enters the body, it can cause severe internal burns and can lead to death in as little as 2 hours. Always completely secure the battery compartment. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product, remove the batteries, and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. The cells shall be disposed of properly, including keeping them away from children; Even used cells may cause injury
• Point the remote control at the location of the signal receiver. The remote control must be no more than 16 ft(5 meters) away from the unit (without obstacles between the remote control and the unit).
• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

How to Use the Remote Control

TURNING THE UNIT ON

• Plug in the unit, then press the “ ” button (when turned on, the unit will operate as the last setting before shutdown.
• To switch the unit off, press “ ” button again, then remove the plug.
• Do NOT switch the unit off by removing the plug.
• Always switch the unit off by pressing the “ ” button and wait for few minutes before removing the plug.

Cool mode

• Press the “Cool” button to activate the cool mode
• Press the “ fan speed” button to choose the fan speed “auto”, “high” and “low”.
• Press the “ ” or “ ” button to choose the temperature you want.

Dry mode

• Press the “Dry” button to activate the dry mode.
• In this mode, the “ ” or “ ” button is disabled and the screen will remain blank. The unit will continuously drain moisture from the room.

Note:

• In this mode, the fan speed will be set as “low” automatically, which cannot be changed.
• In this mode, condensate drainage are required, refer to the "Drainage Instructions" on Page 14 for more instructions to drain the excess condensate.

Fan mode

• Press the “FAN” button to activate the Fan mode. Press the “ fan speed” button to choose the fan speed “auto”, “high” and “low”. Press the “ ” and “ ”button to choose the temperature you want.
• In this mode, you can select fan speed “high” or “low” by pressing the Fan speed button and referring to the diagram.

Note: In this mode, the air exhaust hose does not need to be connected.

Auto mode

• Press the “Auto” button to activate the auto mode.
• Press the “ ” or “ ” button to choose the temperature you want. In this mode, the unit will automatically select cooling, heating(not applicable for cooling only models), or fan only operation depending on what temperature you have selected and the room temperature. The air conditioner will control room temperature automatically round the temperature point set by you.

Note: In this mode, fan speed cannot be selected.

Sleep mode

• When the unit is in Cool, Heat or Auto mode, you can press the “Sleep” button to make the unit run in Sleep mode. In this mode, the fan speed will be set as “Auto” automatically, which cannot be changed. In Cool/Heat mode the selected temperature will increase/decrease by 2 °F 30 minutes after the mode is selected. The temperature will then increase/decrease by another 2 °F after an additional 30 minutes.
• This new temperature will be maintained for 7 hours before it returns to the originally selected temperature.
• This ends the "Sleep" mode and the unit will continue to operate as originally programmed.
• The "Sleep" mode program can be cancelled at any time during operation by pressing the "Sleep", “Fan speed” or “ ” button.

Note:

• In Fan or Dry mode, Sleep mode cannot be set.
• Heat mode is for the heating and cooling models only.
• Sleep mode can only be activated by using remote control

°F/°C function

• Press the “ °F/°C ”button to switch between degree Fahrenheit and degrees Celsius.

Note: Under Dry/Fan mode, you can not select °F/°C.

Timer mode

• How to delay startup
  • Plug in the unit, so the unit turns to standby.
  • Press the “timer” button, when the unit is off, then the display on the unit will show the timer setting. Tap or hold the UP arrow " " or the DOWN arrow " " to change delay start timer at 0.5 hour increments up to 10 hours, then at 1 hour increments up to 24 hours. After 3 seconds, the timer function is enabled, the display will show the temperature back and the control will count down the time remaining until startup.
  • The unit will start up in the mode as previously set.
  • To cancel the setting, press the “timer” button again. You can also cancel the setting by pressing the “ ” button.
• How to delay shutdown
  • You can delay shutdown when the unit is on.
  • Press the “timer” button, when the unit is on, then the display on the unit will show the timer setting. Tap or hold the UP arrow “ ” or the DOWN arrow “ ” to change delay shutdown timer at 0.5 hour increments up to 10 hours, then at 1 hour increments up to 24 hours. After 3 seconds, the timer function is enabled, the display will show the temperature back and the control will count down the time remaining until shutdown.
  • To cancel the setting, press the “timer” button again. You can also cancel the setting by pressing the “ ” button.

Note: Time mode can only be activated by using remote control.

Fault Code

• If the screen on the unit displays “AS”, the room temperature sensor has failed. Contact your Authorized Frigidaire Service Center.

• If the screen on the unit displays “ES”, the pipe temperature sensor has failed. Contact your Authorized Frigidaire Service Center.

• If the display reads "E4" , the communication between display PCB and main control PCB is faulty. Contact your Authorized Frigidaire Service Center.

• Emptying the condensate residue inside the unit for the P1 message or during winter storage. Refer to the "Drainage Instructions" on Page 14 for more instructions to drain the successive condensate. If error repeats, contact your Authorized Frigidaire Service Center

Drainage Instructions

Continuous Drainage

During the Dry mode, you will need a garden hose (sold separately) to drain the condensate from the unit.

Follow the steps below:

• Unscrew the drain cap of continuous drain outlet and remove the rubber plug(Fig.20).

• Connect one end of the garden hose (sold separately) to the drain outlet then lead the other end into a drain that is lower than the unit(Fig.21).

NOTE

• Condensate may flow out after removing the drain cap, if the unit is running in Cool or Auto mode. When you want to remove the garden hose, prepare a drip tray (not supplied) to collect the condensate from the drain outlet.
• Please be sure that the height of the drain and section of the drain hose should not be higher than that of the drain outlet, or the continous drainage may not work properly.
• During Cool or Auto mode, it is recommended to disable continuous drainage by replacing the drain cap to the drain outlet, to reach the maximum performance.

Drainage Instructions

Emptying the condensate residue inside the unit during winter storage.

• Put a drip tray (not supplied) under the continuous drain outlet, then unscrew the drain cap to allow the condensate to flow into the drip tray. Replace the drain cap to the continuous drain outlet when no condensate flows out.
• Put the drip tray under the bottom drain outlet, then remove the rubber stopper from the drain outlet, to allow the condensate to flow into the drip tray. If your drip tray can’t hold all the condensate, a number of fills will be needed.
• Replace the drain cap to the bottom drain outlet when no condensate flows out.

Note: To ensure all condensate residue has been removed, tilt the unit by lifting it slightly upwards from the front until no more condensate comes out from the drain outlet.

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning

• Clean your air conditioner occasionally to keep it looking new. Be sure to unplug the unit before cleaning to prevent shock or fire hazards

CLEANING THE UNIT

• The cabinet and front may be dusted with an oil-free cloth or washed with a cloth dampened in a solution of warm water and mild liquid dishwashing detergent.
• Never use harsh cleaners, wax or polish on the cabinet front.
• Be sure to wring excess water from the cloth before wiping around the controls. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the air conditioner.

CLEANING THE FILTERS

• To keep your air conditioner working efficiently, you should clean the filters every week of operation.
• This unit has two filters, they are filter A and B. Grasp the upper panel tab and take off the filter A which behind the grill of the back panel. Then pull out the side filter B from the right side of the back of the unit (Fig.25).
• Wash the filter using liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water. Rinse filter thoroughly. Gently shake excess water from the filter. Be sure filter is thoroughly dry before replacing.
• Or, instead of washing you may vacuum the filter clean. Replace the filter after the filter is dry

Winter Storage

If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time:

1. Drain the water collection tank completely and leave the bottom drain cap and rubber plug long time enough to allow any residual water to drain out. Once the tank is completely drained and no more water flows out, reinstall the rubber plug and cap.
2. Remove and clean the filter, allow it to dry completely, then reinstall it.
3. Remove the batteries from the remote control.
4. Store the air conditioner in a cool, dry location, away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature, and excessive dust.

Before using the air conditioner again:

1. Make sure the filter and drain cap are in place.
2. Check the cord to make sure it is in good condition, without cracks or damage.
3. Place new batteries in the remote control.
4. Install the air conditioner as described in the Installation Instructions

Troubleshooting