Friedrich WE16 Manual Do Utilizador

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Your new Friedrich Room Air Conditioner has been carefully 
engineered and man u fac tured to give you many years of de pend able, 
effi cient operation, keeping your room at a comfortable temperature 
and hu mid i ty level. Many extra fea tures have been built into your 
Friedrich Room Air Conditioner to assure quiet operation, greatest 
circulation of cool, dry air, most fl exible selection of function controls, 
and high economy of operation.
There are many things you can do in and around your home to save 
more money - and even increase the effi ciency and long life of your 
Friedrich unit.  Here are a few examples:
1.  How to Set Thermostat:  When you fi rst  turn  on  your  air 
conditioner, select the highest fan speed and set the ther mo stat 
to its coldest position to cool the room.  When the desired 
tem per a ture is reached, turn the ther mo stat control toward 
"warmer" until the compressor goes off. The thermostat 
will then cause the compressor to go on and off to maintain 
this selected temperature. You can adjust the fan speed for 
optimum air circulation.
2.  Do not block the fl ow of air to and from the unit - make sure the 
louvers are directed to give even dis tri bu tion of air throughout 
the room. Caution:  If air is obstructed and/or defl ected back 
into the air conditioner, this may cause the unit to cycle on and 
off rapidly, which could damage your unit.
3.  Adequate insulation - walls, ceilings, and below fl oors - can save 
up to 50% of the cost of cooling in most areas of the country.
4.  Caulking: in well insulated homes, air leaks around doors, 
windows, lighting and plumbing fi x tures can account for as 
much as 30% of the load on heating and cooling systems. See 
that all these areas are well caulked.
5.  Install weather stripping (metal is preferable to felt) around 
exterior doors and windows.
6. Have a fi replace? Be sure the damper is closed during air 
conditioner operation.
7.  When it’s time to reroof or repaint the outside of your home, 
choose light colors. They refl ect heat instead of absorbing it.
8.  Shade your outside walls (especially on the west) from the direct 
sun; most importantly, shade the unit itself Trees and shrubs 
provide natural shading, but make sure they don’t block the air 
fl ow around the unit. If natural shade isn’t present, awnings are 
the best solution for shading the unit and the windows. Also, 
avoid areas where too much dust or pollen would be drawn 
into the air conditioner.
9.  Inside the house, use blinds, screens, or drapes on windows 
exposed to the sun. They will reduce your cooling needs. 
(Lined or insulated draperies will also help cut heating costs 
in winter).
10. Make  sure  your  attic  area  is  properly  vented.  In  addition, 
consider installing turbine or power ven ti la tors to help remove 
hot air from your attic.
11. Keep your Friedrich unit clean. Use a vacuum cleaner 
attachment for accessible parts, but take care not to damage 
them. Clean the reusable fi lter at least twice a month.
12. Set the thermostat at a higher temperature - save 5% in energy 
usage for each degree of temperature over 72°F.
These are the most important suggestions for saving money on 
cooling costs.  Some, however, may not be ap pli ca ble to your house 
or area. Check with your local utility company for more specialized 
information.
WELCOME to years of economical comfort