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Operating Guide
Compact Programmable
Room Air Conditioner with remote control
CP18C30
Please register
your air conditioner
Whenever you call to request service
on your appliance, you will need to
provide your complete model number
and serial number. You can find this
information on the model and serial
number label.
Please record model and serial
number information below:
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
PURCHASE DATE
66121417 (4-06)
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Table of Contents Air Conditioner Safety ......................................................................................................................................................2 Installation Requirements ...............................................................................................................................................3 Tools and Parts ........................................................................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W A R N I N G : To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your air conditioner, follow these basic precautions: Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not use an extension cord. Do not remove ground prong. Unplug air conditioner before servicing. Do not use an adapter. Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Requirements Tools and Parts Location Requirements Gather the required tools a
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Window installation Electrical Requirements Window opening measurements: 30"min. to 40" max. (76.2 cm to 101.6 cm) opening width. W ARNING 20" min. (50.8 cm) opening height. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. A Do not use an adapter. B Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. A . 3 0 " m i n . ( 7 6 . 2 c m ) B . 2 0 " m i n . ( 5 0 . 8 c m ) Ground wire must be connec
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R E S E T R E S E T T E S T T E S T R e c o m m e n d e d g r o u n d i n g m e t h o d W A R N I N G T h i s a i r c o n d i t i o n e r m u s t b e g r o u n d e d . T h i s a i r c o n d i t i o n e r i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a p o w e r s u p p l y c o r d h a v i n g a g r o u n d e d 3 p r o n g p l u g . T o m i n i m i z e p o s s i b l e s h o c k h a z a r d , t h e c o r d m u s t b e p l u g g e d i n t o a m a t i n g , g r o u n d e d 3 p r o n g o u t l e t , g r o u n d e d i
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Installation Instructions Unpacking 3. Remove the window lock bracket and screw from the air conditioner and set aside. W ARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Remove packaging materials A B � Remove and dispose of/recycle packaging materials. A. Window lock bracket screw Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the air conditioner. Rub a small amount of liquid dish
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Window Installation (on some models) NOTES: Bottom view � Handle air conditioner gently. � Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does not fall out of the opening during installation or removal. � The place where the power cord exits the air conditioner should be no more than 4 ft (122 cm) from a grounded A 3 prong outlet. � Do not block the louvers on the front panel. B � Do not block the louvers on the outside of the air conditioner. A. Curtain housing B. Curtain bottom channel on air cond
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Install Cabinet into Window Attach Side Curtains to Window Frame � Handle air conditioner gently. 1. Pull left-hand curtain out until it fits into window channel. Use a ³⁄ ₃₂" drill bit to drill a starter hole through the hole in the � Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does not fall out of the curtain housing and into the lower window sash. opening during installation or removal. � The place where the power cord exits the air conditioner Front View should be no more than 4 ft (122 cm) f
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2. Using #10 x ⁷⁄ ₈" pan-head Phillips screws, attach bracket to cabinet. Repeat for other bracket. Complete Installation 3. Turn the adjustment bolt for each bracket until the bolt 1. Insert seal behind the top of the lower window sash and touches the wall. against the glass of the upper window. 4. Turn the locking nut on adjustment bolt to lock in position. 2. Place one window-lock bracket on top of lower window and against upper window sash on each side of window. 3. Use a ³⁄ ₃₂" drill b
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� Use 1" (2.5 cm) or thicker lumber for wood frame. 2. Insert cabinet into the framed wall opening. The top of the cabinet should extend ³⁄₄" (19.1 mm) into the room. If there is trim, the cabinet should extend ³⁄₄" (19.1 mm) past the trim. A B A B C A. Outside width B. Outside height C. Depth 4. Apply wood preservative to the outside exposed surface. 5. Insert the frame in the wall opening. Square and level frame. A. ³⁄₄ " (19.1 mm) extending into room B. Trim 6. Attach frame securely to the
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5. Using 2 - #10 x ³⁄ ₈" round-head screws, attach bottom front of panel. W ARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Connect green ground wire to ground screw. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 3. Connect green ground wire to cabinet base with ground screw. Position ground wire pointing straight up. Put excess ground wire between coil and air conditioner cabinet. NOTE: For through-the-wall installations, if needed, install molding around room side of cabinet. A W ARNING B A. G
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Starting Your Air Conditioner—Digital Control Temperature Press, or press and hold, the plus button to raise the Money Auto Swing Timer Saver® temperature 1º until it reaches 86ºF (30ºC). 0 F 0 F Temp/Hour Temp/Hour Hr. Hr. POWER High Cool Med Mode Fan Speed Low Fan Only � Press, or press and hold, the minus button to lower the temperature 1º until it reaches 64ºF (18ºC). 1. Press POWER to turn on air conditioner. Timer Delay To set the Timer for a 1- to 24-hour delay until the air conditioner t
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To raise the temperature: To operate air conditioner with remote control Press the plus button to raise the temperature. Each time you press or hold the plus button, the temperature will go up 1º until it NOTE: Remote control may vary in appearance. reaches 86°F (30°C). To lower the temperature: Press the minus button to lower the temperature. Each time you press or hold the minus button, the temperature will go down 1º until it reaches 64°F (18°C). To set Timer for a 1- to 24-hour delay before
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A i r C o n d i t i o n e r C a r e Y o u r n e w a i r c o n d i t i o n e r i s d e s i g n e d t o g i v e y o u m a n y y e a r s o f d e p e n d a b l e s e r v i c e . T h i s s e c t i o n t e l l s y o u h o w t o c l e a n a n d c a r e C l e a n i n g t h e F r o n t P a n e l f o r y o u r a i r c o n d i t i o n e r p r o p e r l y . C a l l y o u r l o c a l a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r 1 . T u r n o f f a i r c o n d i t i o n e r . f o r a n a n n u a l c h e c k u p . R e m e
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� There is excessive heat or moisture (open container Air conditioner power supply cord trips (Reset button cooking, showers, etc.) in the room. Use a fan to exhaust pops out) heat or moisture from the room. Try not to use heat- producing appliances during the hottest part of the day. � Disturbances in your electrical current can trip (Reset � The louvers are blocked. Install the air conditioner in a button will pop out) the power supply cord. Press and location where the louvers are free f
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Friedrich Air Conditioning Company P.O. Box 1540 San Antonio, TX 78295 210.357.4400 www.friedrich.com ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS LIMITED WARRANTY FIRST YEAR ANY PART: If any part supplied by FRIEDRICH fails because of a defect in workmanship or material within twelve months from date of original purchase, FRIEDRICH will repair the product at no charge, provided room air conditioner is reasonably accessible for service. Any additional labor cost for removing inaccessible units and/or charges fo
