Friedrich EM18 User Manual

Room Air Conditioners

Standard Chassis Models

115-Volt: SS08, SS10, SS12, SS14

230-Volt: SS12, SS16, SM18, SM21, SM24

115-Volt: KS12, KS15

230-Volt: KM18, KM24

230-Volt: SL28, SL36

HEAVY DUTY

115-Volt: YS09

230-Volt: YS13, YM18, YL24, ES12, ES16, EM18, EM24, EL36

Model information can be found on the name

plate behind the front cover.

Please complete and mail the owner

registration card furnished with this product,

or register online at www.friedrich.com (USA

only). For your future convenience, record the

model information here.

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

PURCHASE DATE

920-198-00 (8-06)

920-198-00

WARNING: Before operating your unit

Make sure the wiring is adequate for your unit.

CIRCUIT RATING

OR TIME DELAY

FUSE

REQUIRED WALL

RECEPTACLE

If you have fuses, they should be of the time delay type. Before you install

or relocate this unit, be sure that the amperage rating of the circuit breaker

or time delay fuse does not exceed the amp rating listed in Figure 1.

MODEL

NEMA

NO.

AMP

VOLT

DO NOT use an extension cord.

The cord provided will carry the proper amount of electrical power to the

unit; an extension cord will not.

SS08 • SS10 • SS12 • SS14

KS12 • KS15 • YS09

125

5-15R

6-15R

6-20R

SS12 • SS16 • SM18

SM21 • KM18

Make sure that the receptacle is compatible with

the air conditioner cord plug provided.

This insures proper grounding. If you have a two prong receptacle you

will need to have it replaced with a grounded receptacle by a certiﬁed

electrician. The grounded receptacle should meet all national and local

codes and ordinances. Under no circumstances should you remove the

ground prong from the plug. You must use the three prong plug furnished

with the air conditioner.

250

SM24 • SL28 • KM24

YS13 • ES12 • ES16

SL36 • YM18 • YL24

EM18 • EM24 • EL36

250

6-30R

Figure 1

Test the power cord

All Friedrich room air conditioners are shipped from the factory with a

Leakage Current Detection Interrupter (LCDI) equipped power cord. The

LCDI device meets the UL and NEC requirements for cord connected air

conditioners effective August 2004.

NOTE: Your LCDI device will resemble one of these illustrations.

To test your power supply cord:

RESET

TEST

1. Plug power supply cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

RESET

2. Press RESET (See Figure 2).

WARNING

TEST BEFORE EACH USE

1. PRESS RESET BUTTON

TEST

3. Press TEST (listen for click; Reset button trips and pops out).

2. PLUG LDCI INTO POWER

RECEPTACLE

3. PRESS TEST BUTTON,

RESET BUTTON SHOULD

POP UP

4. Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button latches and

remains in). The power supply cord is ready for operation.

4. PRESS TEST BUTTON,

FOR USE

DO NOT USE IF ABOVE TEST

FAILS

WHEN GREEN LIGHT IS ON

IT IS WORKING PROPERLY

NOTE: LCDI device is not intended to be used as a switch.

Once plugged in the unit will operate normally without the need to reset

the LCDI device.

If the device fails to trip when tested or if the power supply cord is

damaged it must be replaced with a new supply cord from the manufac-

turer. We recommend you contact our Technical Assistance Line at

(800) 541-6645 ext. 845. To expedite service, please have your model

and serial number available.

Figure 2

For the best cooling performance and highest energy efficiency

Keep the filter clean

Make sure that your air conditioner is always in top performing condition

by cleaning the filter regularly. Instructions for removing and cleaning the

filter can be found on page 7.

Insulation

Good insulation will be a big help in maintaining desirable comfort levels.

Doors should have weather stripping. Be sure to caulk around doors and

windows.

Provide good air flow

Proper installation of seal gasket

Make sure the airflow to and from the unit is clear. Your air conditioner puts the

conditioned air out at the top of the unit, and takes in unconditioned air at the

bottom. Airflow is critical to good operation. It is just as important on the outside

of the building that the airflow around the unit exterior is not blocked.

Make sure the seal gasket has been installed properly to minimize noise

and improve efﬁciency. If the seal gasket has not been installed, please

refer to Step 14 (page 13) of the installation instructions.

Also, if you switch from Cool mode to Fan Only, and switch back to

COOL mode, there is a three minute delay before the compressor comes

back on.

Unit placement

If your air conditioner can be placed in a window or wall that is shaded by a tree

or another building, the unit will operate even more efficiently. Using drapes or

blinds on the sunny side of the dwelling will also add to your unit’s efficiency.

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How to operate your Friedrich room air conditioner (QuietMaster Programmable)

To start unit

If your air conditioner is installed and plugged into a proper re-

ceptacle, it is ready to go. Touch Power button once. The unit will

automatically be in Cool mode with the temperature set at 75°F

(24°C) and the fan speed at F1, the sleep setting. There is a 3-

minute delay before the compressor will turn on. (See "Automatic

Component Protection" on this page).

Should the Check Filter light turn on when you ﬁrst turn on the unit,

touch Check Filter to turn off the light. Check Filter light will come

on after 250 hours of use. (See page 7 for ﬁlter cleaning instructions.)

Touch Check Filter to reset.

Figure 3

Set

Hour

Check

Filter

DISPLAY

Press to reset

Power

To set mode of operation

When you ﬁrst turn on the unit, it will be in the Cool mode (light on),

Money

Saver

Fan

Only

Cool

with constant fan.

Mode

Temp

Fan

Touch MoneySaver^®(light on) to activate the MoneySaver^®feature.

This cycles the fan with the compressor so that the fan does not

run all the time. This saves energy and improves dehumidiﬁcation.

(MoneySaver^®will also run the fan to sample the return air tempera-

ture if the off cycle is too long). Or you may prefer constant fan for

more air movement. To return to constant fan, touch Cool.

^OF/ ^OC

1-4

Speed

Smart

Fan

Touch Fan Only (light on) if you want only the fan to run. You may want

to use this feature in conjunction with the Fresh Air / Exhaust lever to

bring outside air into a room, or to exhaust stale air. (See page 7, "Fresh

Air and Exhaust Control" for more information.)

A/C

Stop

A/C

Start

Timer

On/Off

Timer

To adjust temperature [60°F (16°C) to 90°F (32°C)]

COOLER – Touch and hold until the display shows the desired

room temperature.

WARMER – Touch

and hold until the display shows the desired

To set the timer

NOTE: Set Hour clock before attempting to set timer functions.

room temperature.

FAHRENHEIT / CELSIUS –Touch ºF/ºCto show the temperature

in Celsius, touch again to show Fahrenheit.

You can set the A/C Start and A/C Stop timer a minimum of one hour

apart and a maximum of 23 hours apart.

To adjust fan speed

TIMER STOP - Press the A/C Stop button and continue pressing

until the hour you want the unit to shut off appears in the display

(A.M. or P.M.). The stop time for cooling will then be set.

Touch 1-4 Speed to see current setting. Touch again to change

speed. F1 is the lowest setting (SLEEP SETTING), F2 is low speed

(LOW), F3 is medium speed (MED), F4 is high speed (HIGH).

START TIME - Press A/C Start to view the current start time for

cooling. Continue pressing until the hour you want the unit to start

appears in the display (A.M. or P.M.). The start time for cooling will

then be set.

To activate smart fan

Touch Smart Fan (light on). Smart Fan will adjust the fan speed

automatically to maintain the desired comfort level. For example,

if the outside doors in your home are open for an extended period

of time, or more people enter a room, Smart Fan may adjust to a

higher fan speed to compensate for the increased heat load. This

keeps you from having to adjust the fan speed on your own. Smart

Fan cannot be activated in the Fan Only mode.

Press the Timer On/ Off button once to activate (light on) the timer

function. Touch Timer On/ Off again (light off) to cancel the timer

function if you so desire. Once the on and off times have been se-

lected, they will remain in memory, and cycle daily until changed.

NOTE: If unit is unplugged or power is interrupted, the Set Hour button

must be reset or the Timer On/ Off functions will not work.

To deactivate smart fan

Touch 1-4 Speed, and select your desired fan speed.

Automatic component protection

Your unit is equipped with Automatic Component Protection.

To set hour clock

Press Set Hour once to see the current clock setting. Continue

pressing the button until the hour closest to the actual time appears

in the display.

To protect the compressor of the unit, there is a three minute time delay if you

turn the unit off or if power is interrupted. The fan will not be affected.

MAKE SURE YOU SET A.M. AND P.M. PROPERLY. A light will appear in

the upper left corner of the display when the hour is P.M.

NOTE: Minutes will NOT show on display.

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How to use the remote control (QuietMaster Programmable)

To start unit

To set the timer

POWER - Press the Power button once. The unit will automatically

turn on in the mode and fan speed it was last left on.

NOTE: Set the hour clock before attempting to set timer functions. You

can set the timer On/Off a minimum of one hour apart, and a maximum

of 23 hours apart.

To set mode of operation

TIMER START - Press Start to view the current start time for cool-

ing. Continue pressing the Start button until you arrive at the start

time you desire. The start time for cooling will then be set.

COOL - Press the Cool button to automatically switch the operating

mode to COOL.

TIMER STOP - Press the Stop button. Continue pressing the Stop

button until you arrive at the stop time you desire. The stop time for

cooling will then be set.

FAN ONLY - Press the Fan Only button if you want to run the fan only.

You may want to use this feature in conjunction with the Fresh Air/

Exhaust if you want to bring outside air into the room, or exhaust stale

air. (The FRESH AIR / EXHAUST feature is located on the front of the

air conditioner near the top. See Figure 9 on page 7.)

TIMER ON/OFF - Press the On/off button once to activate (light on)

or deactivate (light off) the timer. Once the Start and Stop times

have been selected, they will remain in memory, and cycle daily until

changed.

MoneySaver^®- Press the MoneySaver^®button to activate the

MoneySaver^®feature. This cycles the fan with the compressor so

that the fan does not run all the time.

NOTE: If the unit is unplugged or the power is interrupted, the HOUR

CLOCK must be reset or the Timer On/off functions will not work.

To adjust temperature

COOLER - Press the

Cooler button to raise the temperature

setting.

Figure 4

WARMER - Press the

Warmer button to lower the temperature

setting.

To adjust fan speed

FAN SPEED - Press the Fan Speed button to see the current set-

ting. Press again to change the fan speed. F1 is the lowest setting

(SLEEP SETTING), F2 is low speed (LOW), F3 is medium (MED),

and F4 is high (HIGH).

Temperature

Cooler

Warmer

Power

Cool

To set the hour clock

Fan

Money

Saver^®

SET HOUR CLOCK - Press Set Hour once to see the current clock set-

Only

Speed

ting. Continue pressing the button until you arrive at the current time.

Timer Operation

On/Off Start Stop Set Hr.

MAKE SURE YOU SET THE A.M. AND P.M. PROPERLY. (NOTE:

MINUTES ARE NOT SHOWN ON THE DISPLAY.) A light will appear in

the upper left corner of the display when the hour is P.M.

A Friedrich RC1 wireless remote control can be used to operate all

QuietMaster_®Programmable models.