Beko BIMPO 181 User manual

Please read this user manual first!
Dear Customer,
Thank you for preferring a Beko product. We hope that you get the best results
from your product which has been manufactured with high quality and state-of-
the-art technology. Therefore, please read this entire user manual and all other
accompanying documents carefully before using the product and keep it as a
reference for future use. If you handover the product to someone else, give the user
manual as well. Follow all warnings and information in the user manual.
Meanings of the symbols
Following symbols are used in the various section of this manual:
This product has been produced in environmentally friendly, modern facilities
Complies with the WEEE Regulation. Does not contain PCB.
C
Important information or
useful hints about usage.
A
Warning for hazardous
situations with regard to life
and property.
Warning to actions that
must never perform.
B
Warning for electric shock.
Warning for hot surfaces.
This symbol
shows that
this appliance
uses a
flammable
refrigerant. If
the refrigerant
is leaked and
exposed to
an external
ignition
source, there
is a risk of fire.

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1 Safety nstructons 4
2 Unt parts and major functons 7
2.1 Unit parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.2 Operating conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.4 Energy Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3 Manual operatons and mantenance 18
3.1 Operation mode selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.2 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3 Optimal operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4 When the air conditioner is to be used again . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4 Troubleshootng 20
4.1 Common problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.2 Troubleshooting tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5 European dsposal gudelnes 23
6 Installaton nstructons 24
6.1 F-Gas instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CONTENTS

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Thank you for purchasing this air conditioner. This manual will
provide you with information on how to operate, maintain, and
troubleshoot your air conditioner. Following the instructions will
ensure the proper function and extended lifespan of your unit.
Warnng
• Ask an authorized dealer to install this air conditioner. Inappropriate
installation may cause water leakage, electric shock, or fire.
• The warranty will be voided if the unit is not installed by
professionals.
• If abnormal situation arises (like burning smell), turn off the power
supply and call your dealer for instructions to avoid electric shock,
fire or injury.
• Do not let the indoor unit or the remote control get wet. It may
cause electric shock or fire.
• Do not insert fingers, rods or other objects into the air inlet or outlet.
This may cause injury, since the fan may be rotating at high speeds.
• Do not use a flammable spray such as hair spray, lacquer or paint
near the unit. This may cause fire or combustion.
• Do not touch the air outlet while the swing flap is in motion. Fingers
might get caught or the unit may break down.
• Do not inspect the unit by yourself. Ask an authorized dealer to
perform the inspection.
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• To prevent product deterioration, do not use the air conditioner for
preservation purposes (storage of food, plants, animals, works of
art, etc.).
• Do not touch the evaporator coils inside the indoor unit. The
evaporator coils are sharp and may cause injury.
• Do not operate the air conditioner with wet hands. It may cause
electric shock.
• Do not place items that might be affected by moisture damage
under the indoor unit. Condensation can occur at a relative humidity
of 80%.
• Do not expose heat-producing appliances to cold air or place them
under the indoor unit. This may cause incomplete combustion or
deformation of the unit due to the heat.
• After long periods of usage, check the indoor unit to see if anything
is damaged. If the indoor unit is damaged, it may fall and cause
injury.
• If the air conditioner is used together with other heating devices,
thoroughly ventilate the room to avoid oxygen deficiency.
• Do not climb onto or place objects on top of the outdoor unit.
• Do not operate the air conditioner when using fumigant
insecticides. The chemicals may become layered with the unit and
endanger those who are hypersensitive to chemicals.
• Do not let children play with the air conditioner.
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• The air conditioner can be used by children aged 8 years and older
and people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, if they have been given
instruction on how to properly and safely operate the system.
• Do not operate the air conditioner in a wet room (e.g. bathroom or
laundry room). This can cause electrical shock and cause the product
to deteriorate.
WARNING:
Servicing shall only be performed as recommended by the
equipment manufacturer. Maintenance and repair requiring the
assistance of other skilled personnel shall be carried out under
the supervision of the person competent in the use of flammable
refrigerants. For more details, please refer to the “Information on
servicing" on "INSTALLATION MANUAL " (This is only required for the
unit adopts R32/R290 Refrigerant)
1 Safety nstructons

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2.1 Unt parts
Wall-mounted type
11
1 2 3 4
56
7
8
9
10
12
13
One-fve
One-four
One-three
One-twn
Air outlet
Air outlet
Air inlet
Fig. 2.1
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Indoor unit
1. Panel frame
2. Rear air intake grille
3. Front panel
4. Air purifying filter & air filter (behind)
5. LCD display window
6. Manual control button (behind)
7. Vertical louver
8. Horizontal louver
9. Remote controller holder
Outdoor unit
10. Drain hose, refrigerant connecting pipe
11. Connective cable
12. Stop valve
13. Fan hood
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Duct/ceiling type
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
One-fve
One-four
One-three
One-twn
Fig. 2.2
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Indoor unit
1. Air outlet
2. Air inlet
3. Electric control cabinet
4. Air filter
5. Wire controller
Outdoor unit
6. Drain hose, refrigerant connecting pipe
7. Connective cable
8. Stop valve
9. Fan hood
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Floor and standing type (console)
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
One-fve
One-four
One-three
One-twn
Fig. 2.3
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Indoor unit
1. Air flow louver (at air outlet)
2. Air inlet (containing air filter)
3. Remote controller
4. Installation part
5. Display panel
Outdoor unit
6. Drain hose, refrigerant connecting pipe
7. Connective cable
8. Stop valve
9. Fan hood
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Compact four-way cassette type
1
2
3 4 5 6
7
10
11
8
9
One-fve
One-four
One-three
One-twn
Fig. 2.4
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Indoor unit
1. Drain pump (drain water from indoor unit)
2. Drain hose
3. Air outlet
4. Air inlet
5. Air-in grill
6. Display panel
7. Remote controller
Outdoor unit
8. Refrigerant connecting pipe
9. Connective cable
10. Stop valve
11. Fan hood
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Note: For multi-split type air conditioners, one outdoor unit can be matched to different
types of indoor units. All of the pictures in this manual are for demonstration purposes
only. Your air conditioner may be slightly different, if similar in shape. The following pages
introduce several kinds of indoor units that can be matched with the outdoor units.
2.2 Operatng condtons
Use the system under the following temperatures for safe and effective operation. If the air
conditioner is used under different conditions, it may malfunction or become less efficient.
Cool mode Heat mode Dry mode
Indoor temperature 17-32°C
(62-90°F)
0-30°C
(32-86°F)
17-32°C
(62-90°F)
Outdoor temperature
0-50°C
(32-122°F)
-15-24°C
(5-76°F)
0-50°C
(32-122°F)
-15-50°C
(5-122°F)
(low temperature
cooling models)
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2.3 Features
Protection of the air conditioner
Compressor protection
• The compressor cannot restart for 3 minutes after it stops.
Anti-cold air (cooling and heating models only)
• The unit is designed not to blow cold air on heat mode, when the indoor heat exchanger is in one of
the following three situations and the set temperature has not been reached.
1. When heating has just started.
2. During defrosting.
3. Low temperature heating.
• The indoor or outdoor fan stop running when defrosting (cooling and heating models only).
Defrosting (cooling and heating models only)
• Frost may be generated on the outdoor unit during a heat cycle when outdoor temperature is low
and humidity is high resulting in lower heating efficiency in the air conditioner.
• Under these conditions, the air conditioner will stop heating operations and start defrosting
automatically.
• The time to defrost may vary from 4 to 10 minutes, depending the outdoor temperature and the
amount of frost buildup on the outdoor unit.
Auto-restart (some models)
In case of power failure, the system will immediately stop. When power returns, the operation light
on the indoor unit will flash. To restart the unit, press the On/Off button on the remote control. If the
system has an auto restart function, the unit will restart with the same settings.
White mist emerging from the indoor unit
• A white mist may be generated due to a large temperature difference between air inlet and air
outlet on cool mode in places with high relative humidity.
• A white mist may be generated due to moisture created in the defrosting process when the air
conditioner restarts in heat mode operation after defrosting.
Noise coming from the air conditioner
• You may hear a low hissing sound when the compressor is running or has just stopped running. This
sound is the sound of the refrigerant flowing or coming to a stop.
• You may also hear a low "squeaking" sound when the compressor is running or has just stopped
running. This is caused by tempera heat expansion and cold contraction of the plastic parts in the
unit when the temperature is changing.
• A noise may be heard due to the louver restoring itself to its original position when power is first
turned on.
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Dust blowing out from the indoor unit.
This is happens when the air conditioner has not been used for a long time or during its first use.
Smell emitting from the indoor unit.
This is caused by the indoor unit giving off smells permeated from building materials, furniture, or
smoke.
The air conditioner turns to fan only mode from cool or heat (for cooling and heating models only)
mode.
When the indoor temperature reaches the set temperature setting, the compressor will stop
automatically, and the air conditioner turns to fan only mode. The compressor will start again when
the indoor temperature rises on cool mode or falls on heat mode to the set point.
Droplets of water may form on the surface of the indoor unit when cooling occurs in relatively high
humidity (defined as higher than 80%).
Adjust the horizontal louver to the maximum air outlet position and select high fan speed.
Heating mode (for cooling and heating models only)
The air conditioner draws in heat from the outdoor unit and releases it via the indoor unit during
heating. When the outdoor temperature falls, heat drawn in by the air conditioner decreases
accordingly. At the same time, heat loading of the air conditioner increases due to larger difference
between indoor and outdoor temperature. If a comfortable temperature cannot be achieved with the
air conditioner alone, it is recommended that you use a supplementary heating device.
Lightning or a car wireless telephone operating nearby may cause the unit to malfunction.
Disconnect the unit from its power source and then re-connect the unit with the power source again.
Push the On/Off button on the remote controller to restart operations.
2.4 Energy Savng Tps
• Do not set the unit to excessive temperature levels.
• While cooling, close the curtains to avoid direct sunlight.
• Doors and windows should be kept closed to keep cool or warm air in the room.
• Do not place objects near the air inlet and outlet of the unit.
• Set a timer and use the built-in sleep/economy mode if applicable.
• If you don’t plan to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries from the remote control.
• Clean the air filter every two weeks.
• Adjust louvers properly and avoid direct airflow.
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Closing curtains during heating
also helps keep the heat in Doors and windows should be kept closed
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3.1 Operaton mode selecton
While two or more indoor units are simultaneously operating, make sure the modes do not conflict
with each other. The heat mode claims precedence over all other modes. If the unit intially started to
operate in heat mode, the other units can operate in heat mode only. For example: If the unit intially
started operates under cool (or fan) mode, the other units can operate under any mode except heat.
If one of the unit selects heat mode, the other operating units will stop operation and diplay ”--”
(for units with display window only) or the auto and operation indication light will flash rapidly, the
defrost indication light will turn off, and the timer indication light will remain on (for units without a
display window). Alternatively, the defrost and alarm indication light (if applicable) wil light up, or the
operation indication light will flash rapidly, and the timer indication light will turn off ( for the floor and
standing type).
3.2 Mantenance
If you plan to leave the unit idle for a long time, perform the following tasks:
1. Clean the indoor unit and air filter.
2. Select fan only mode and let the indoor fan run for a time to dry the inside of the unit.
3. Disconnect the power supply and remove the battery from the remote control.
4. Check the components of the outdoor unit periodically. Contact a local dealer or a customer service
centre if the unit requires servicing.
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Note: Before you clean the air conditioner, be sure to switch off the unit and disconnect
the power supply plug.
3.3 Optmal operaton
To achieve optimal performance, please note the following:
• Adjust the direction of the air flow so that it is not blowing directly on people.
• Adjust the temperature to achieve the highest possible level of comfort. Do not adjust the unit to
excessive temperature levels.
• Close doors and windows in cool mode or heat mode.
• Use the Timer on button on the remote controller to select a time you want to start your air
conditioner.
• Do not place any object near the air inlet or air outlet, as the efficiency of the air conditioner may be
reduced and the air conditioner may stop running.
• Clean the air filter periodically, otherwise cooling or heating per formance may be reduced.
• Do not operate unit with horizontal louvre in closed position.
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Suggestion:
For units that feature an electric heater, when the outside ambient temperature is below 0°C (32°F),
it is strongly recommended that you to keep the machine plugged in so as to guarantee smooth
operation.
3.4 When the ar condtoner s to be used agan
• Use a dry cloth to wipe off the dust accumulated on the rear air intake grille in order to avoid the dust
being dispersed from the indoor unit.
• Check that the wiring is not broken off or disconnected.
• Check that the air filter is installed.
• Check if the air outlet or inlet is blocked after the air conditioner has not been used for a long time.
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A
Warnng:
If one of the following conditions occurs, switch off the
power supply immediately and contact your dealer for
further assistance.
• The operation light continues to flash rapidly after the unit has been restarted.
• The remote control buttons do not work.
• The unit continually trips fuses or circuit breakers.
• A foreign object or water enters the air conditioner.
• Other abnormal situations.
4.1 Common problems
The following symptoms are not a malfunction and in most situations will not require repairs.
Problem Possble causes
Unit does not turn on
when pressing On/Off
button
The unit has a 3-minute protection feature that prevents the unit from
overloading. The unit cannot be restarted within three minutes of
being turned off.
Cooling and heating models: If the operation light and PRE-DEF (Pre-
heating/Defrost) indicators are lit up, the outdoor temperature is too
cold and the unit’s anti-cold wind is activated in order to defrost the
unit.
In Cooling-only models: If the “fan only” indicator is lit up, the outdoor
temperature is too cold and the unit’s anti-freeze protection is
activated in order to defrost the unit.
The unit changes from
cool mode to fan mode
The unit changes its setting to prevent frost from forming on the unit.
Once the temperature increases, the unit will start operating again.
The set temperature has been reached, at which point the unit
turns off the compressor. The unit will resume operating when the
temperature fluctuates again.
The indoor unit emits
white mist In humid regions, a large temperature difference between the room’s air and the conditioned air can cause white mist.
Both the indoor and
outdoor units emit
white mist
When the unit restarts in heat mode after defrosting, white mist may
be emitted due to moisture generated from the defrosting process.
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