Bosch ARC R-1 IR User manual

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AIR CONDITIONER
REMOTE CONTROLLER MANUAL
6
720 866 393 (2019/11) GB
Thank you very much for purchasing our air conditioner.
Please read this owner's manual carefully before using your air conditioner.

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Table of Contents
Remote controller Specifications ....................................................................................................................2
Operation buttons........................................................................................................................................3
Indicators on LCD ........................................................................................................................................6
How to use the buttons ................................................................................................................................. 7
Auto operation ............................................................................................................................................7
Cooling/Heating/Fan operation.......................................................................................................................7
Dehumidifying operation ............................................................................................................................... 8
Adjusting air flow direction ............................................................................................................................8
Timer operation ...........................................................................................................................................9
Handling the remote controller ..................................................................................................................... 13
NOTE:
•Button design is based on typical model and might be slightly different from the actual one you purchased the actual shape
shall prevail.
•All the functions described are fulfilled by the unit. If the unit does not have this feature, there is no corresponding operation
happening when pressing the relative button on the remote controller.
•When there are wide differences between "Remote controller Illustration" and "USER'S MANUAL" on function description, the
description of "USER'S MANUAL" shall prevail.

Remote Controller Specifications
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1. Remote Controller Specifications
Model
ARC R-1 IR
Rated Voltage
3.0V (AAA batteries)
Signal Receiving Range
8m
Operating temperature
-5ºC ~ 60ºC

Operation of buttons
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2. Operation of buttons
1
ON/OFF Button
This button turns the air conditioner ON and OFF.
2
MODE Button
Press this button to modify the air conditioner mode in a
sequence of following:
NOTE:
Please do not select HEAT mode if the machine you
purchased is cooling only type. Heat mode is not supported
by the cooling only appliance.
3
FAN Button
Used to select the fan speed in four steps:
NOTE:
You can not change the fan speed in AUTO or DRY
mode.
4
SLEEP Button
Active/Disable sleep function. It can maintain the most
comfortable temperature and save energy. This function is
available on COOL, HEAT or AUTO mode only.
For the detail, see sleep operation in "USER S MANUAL".
NOTE: While the unit is running under SLEEP mode, it
would be cancelled if MODE, FAN SPEED or ON/OFF button
is pressed.
5
TURBO Button
Active/Disable Turbo function. Turbo function enables the
unit to reach the preset temperature at cooling or heating
operation in the shortest time (if the indoor unit does not
support this function, there is no corresponding operation
happening when pressing this button).

Operation of buttons
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6
UP Button ( )
Push this button to increase the indoor temperature setting
in 1ºC increments to 30ºC.
DOWN Button ( )
Press this button down to decrease the temperature.
7
SHORTCUT Button
•
Used to restore the current settings or resume previous
settings.
•
When first connecting to the power, if you push the
SHORTCUT button, the unit will operate on AUTO mode,
26ºC, and fan speed is Auto.
•
Push this button when the remote controller is on, the
system will automatically revert back to the previous
settings including operating mode, setting temperature, fan
speed level and sleep feature (if activated).
•
If you hold a button for more than 2 seconds, the system
will automatically restore the current operation settings
including operating mode, setting temperature, fan speed
level and sleep feature (if activated).
8
TIMER ON Button
Press this button to initiate the auto-on time sequence.
Each press will increase the auto-timed setting in 30
minutes increments. When the setting time displays 10.0,
each press will increase the autotimed setting 60 minutes
increments. To cancel the auto-timed program, simply
adjust the auto-on time to 0.0.
9
TIMER OFF Button
Press this button to initiate the auto-off time sequence.
Each press will increase the auto -timed setting in 30
minutes increments. When the setting time displays 10.0,
each press will increase the auto-timed setting 60 minutes
increments. To cancel the autotimed program, simply
adjust the auto-off time to 0.0.

Operation of buttons
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10
Swing Button
Used to stop or start vertical louvre movement and set the
desired left/right air flow direction. The vertical louvre
changes 6 degree in angle for each press. And the
temperature display area of indoor unit displays ‛ ’ for one
second. If kept held more than 2 seconds, the vertical
louvre swing feature is activated. And the display area of
indoor unit displays ‛IIII’, flashes four times, then the
temperature setting reverts back. If the vertical louvre
swing feature is stopped, it displays ‛LC’ and remains on for
3 seconds.
NOTE:
For some units, the indoor units display ‛ ’ when
the swing feature is activated, and display ‛ ’ when the
swing feature is stopped.
11
Swing Button
Used to stop or start horizontal louvre movement or set the
desired up/down air flow direction. The louvre changes 6
degrees in angle for each press. If held down more than 2
seconds, the louvre will swing up and down automatically.
12
LED Button
Disable/Activate indoor screen Display. When pushing the
button, the indoor screen display is cleared, press it again
to light the display.

Indicators on LCD
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3. Indicators on LCD
Information is displayed when the remote controller is powered up.
Mode display
AUTO COOL DRY
HEAT FAN
Displayed when data transmitted.
Displayed when remote controller is ON.
Battery display(low battery detection)
Not available for this unit
Displayed when TIMER ON time is set.
Displayed when TIMER OFF time is set.
Show set temperature or room temperature, or time
under TIMER setting.
Displayed in Sleep Mode operation.
Not available for this unit
Not available for this unit
Not available for this unit
Fan speed indication
Low speed
Medium speed
High speed
Auto fan speed
Note:
All indicators shown in the figure are for the purpose of clear
presentation. During the actual operation only the relative
functional signs are shown on the display window.

How to use the buttons
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4. How to use the buttons
Auto operation
Ensure the power supply is on and all interconnecting wires are
connected. The OPERATION indicator on the display panel of
the indoor unit starts flashing.
1Press the MODE button to select Auto.
2Press the UP/DOWN button to set the desired
temperature. The temperature can be set within a range of
17ºC~ 30ºC in 1ºC increments.
3Press the ON/OFF button to start the air conditioner.
NOTE
1In the Auto mode, the air conditioner can logically choose
the mode of Cooling, Fan, and Heating by sensing the
difference between the actual ambient room temperature
and the setting temperature on the remote controller.
2In the Auto mode, you can not switch the fan speed.
It is automatically controlled.
3If the Auto mode is not comfortable for you, the desired
mode can be selected manually.
Cooling /Heating/Fan operation
Ensure the power supply is on and all interconnecting wires are
connected.
1Press the
MODE
button to select COOL, HEAT (cooling
& heating models only) or FAN mode.
2Press the
UP/DOWN
buttons to set the desired
temperature. The temperature can be set within a range of
17ºC ~ 30ºC in 1ºC increments.
3Press the
FAN
button to select the fan speed in four steps:
Auto, Low, Med, or High.
4Press the
ON/OFF
button to start the air conditioner.
NOTE
In the FAN mode, the setting temperature is not displayed
in the remote controller and you are not able to control the
room temperature either. In this case, only step 1, 3 and 4
may be performed.

How to use the buttons
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Dehumidifying operation
Ensure the power supply is on and all interconnecting wires are
connected. The OPERATION indicator on the display panel of the
indoor unit starts flashing.
1Press the
MODE
button to select DRY mode.
2Press the
UP/DOWN
buttons to set the desired
temperature. The temperature can be set within a range of
17ºC~ 30ºC in 1ºC increments.
3Press the
ON/OFF
button to start the air conditioner.
NOTE
In the Dehumidifying mode, you can not switch the fan
speed. It is automatically controlled.
Adjusting air flow direction
Use the SWING & button to adjust the desired airflow
direction.
1Up/Down direction can be adjusted with the button on
the remote controller. Each time when you press the
button, the louvre moves an angle of 6 degree. If pressing
more than 2 seconds, the louver will swing up and down
automatically.
2Left/Right direction can be adjusted with the button
on the remote controller. Each time when you press the
button, the louver moves an angle of 6 degree. If pressing
more than 2 seconds, the louvre will swing up and down
automatically.
NOTE:
When the louvre swing or move to a position which would
affect the cooling or heating effect of the air conditioner, it
would automatically change the swing/moving direction.

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Timer operation
Pressing the TIMER ON button can set the auto-on time of the
unit. Pressing the TIMER OFF button can set the auto-off time
of the unit.
To set the Auto-on time.
1Press the TIMER ON button. The remote controller shows
TIMER ON, the last Auto-on setting time and the signal "H"
will be shown on the LCD display area. Now it is ready to
reset the Auto-on time to START the operation.
2Push the TIMER ON button again to set desired Auto-on
time. Each time you press the button, the time increases
by half an hour between 0 and 10 hours and by one hour
between 10 and 24 hours.
3After setting the TIMER ON, there will be a one second
delay before the remote controller transmits the signal to
the air conditioner. Then, after approximately another 2
seconds, the signal "H" will disappear and the set
temperature will re-appear on the LCD display window.
To set the Auto-off time.
1Press the TIMER OFF button. The remote controller shows
TIMER OFF, the last Auto-off setting time and the signal
"H" will be shown on the LCD display area. Now it is ready
to reset the Auto-off time to stop the operation.
2Push the TIMER OFF button again to set desired Auto-off
time. Each time you press the button, the time increases
by half an hour between 0 and 10 hours and by one hour
between 10 and 24 hours.
3After setting the TIMER OFF, there will be a one second
delay before the remote controller transmits the signal to
the air conditioner. Then, after approximately another 2
seconds, the signal "H" will disappear and the set
temperature will re-appear on the LCD display window.

How to use the buttons
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CAUTIONS
•When you select the timer operation, the remote controller automatically transmits the timer signal to the indoor unit for the
specified time. Therefore, keep the remote controller in a location where it can transmit the signal to the indoor unit properly.
•The effective operation time set by the remote controller for the timer function is limited to the following settings: 0.5, 1.0,
1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,
21, 22, 23 and 24.
Example of timer setting
TIMER ON
(Auto-on Operation)
The TIMER ON feature is useful when you want the unit to turn on
automatically before you return home. The air conditioner will
automatically start operating at the set time.
Example:
To start the air conditioner in 6 hours.
1Press the TIMER ON button, the last setting of starting
operation time and the signal "H" will show on the display
area.
2Press the TIMER ON button to display "6.0H" on the TIMER
ON display of the remote controller.
3Wait for 3 seconds and the digital display area will show
the temperature again. The "TIMER ON" indicator remains
on and this function is activated.
Off
Start
Set
6 hours later

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TIMER OFF
(Auto-off Operation)
The TIMER OFF feature is useful when you want the unit to turn
off automatically after you go to bed. The air conditioner will
stop automatically at the set time.
Example:
To stop the air conditioner in 10 hours.
1Press the TIMER OFF button, the last setting of stopping
operation time and the signal "H" will show on the display
area.
2Press the TIMER OFF button to display "10H" on the
TIMER OFF display of the remote controller.
3Wait for 3 seconds and the digital display area will show
the temperature again. The "TIMER OFF" indicator remains
on and this function is activated.
COMBINED TIMER
(Setting both ON and OFF timers simultaneously)
TIMER OFF→TIMER ON
(On →Stop →Start operation)
This feature is useful when you want to stop the air conditioner
after you go to bed, and start it again in the morning when you
wake up or when you return home.
Example:
To stop the air conditioner 2 hours after setting and start it again
10 hours after setting.
1Press the TIMER OFF button.
2Press the TIMER OFF button again to display 2.0H on the
TIMER OFF display.
3Press the TIMER ON button.
4Press the TIMER ON button again to display 10H on the
TIMER ON display.
5Wait for 3 seconds and the digital display area will show
the temperature again. The "TIMER ON OFF" indicator
remains on and this function is activated.
On
Stop
Set
10 hours later
On
Stop
Set
2 hours later
after setting
Start
10 hours later
after setting

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TIMER ON
→
TIMER OFF
(Off →Start →Stop operation)
This feature is useful when you want to start the air conditioner
before you wake up and stop it after you leave the house.
Example:
To start the air conditioner 2 hours after setting, and stop it 5
hours after setting.
1Press the TIMER ON button.
2Press the TIMER ON button again to display 2.0H on the
TIMER ON display.
3Press the TIMER OFF button.
4Press the TIMER OFF button again to display 5.0H on the
TIMER OFF display.
5Wait for 3 seconds and the digital display area will show
the temperature again. The "TIMER ON & TIMER OFF"
indicator remains on and this function is activated.
Off
Stop
Set
2 hours later
after setting
Start
5 hours later
after setting

Handling the remote controller
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5. Handling the remote controller
Location of the remote controller.
•
Use the remote controller within a distance of 8 meters from
the appliance, pointing it towards the receiver. Reception is
confirmed by a beep.
CAUTIONS
•
The air conditioner will not operate if curtains, doors or
other materials block the signals from the remote controller
to the indoor unit.
•
Prevent any liquid from entering into the remote controller.
Do not expose the remote controller to direct sunlight or
heat.
•
If the infrared signal receiver on the indoor unit is
exposed to direct sunlight, the air conditioner may
not function properly.
•
If other electrical appliances react to the remote controller,
either move these appliances or consult your local dealer.
•
Do not drop the remote controller. Handle with care.
•
Do not place heavy objects on the remote controller, or step
on it.
Using the remote controller holder (supplied)
•
The remote controller can be attached to a wall or pillar by
using a remote controller holder.
•
Before installing the remote controller, check that the air
conditioner receives the signals properly.
•
Install the remote controller with supplied screws.
•
For installing or removing the remote controller, slide out of
in the holder.

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Replacing batteries
The following cases signify exhausted batteries. Replace old
batteries with new ones.
•
Receiving beep is not emitted when a signal is
transmitted.
•
Indicator fades away.
The remote controller is powered by two dry batteries (AAA)
housed in the back rear part and protected by a cover.
1) Remove the cover in the rear part of the remote controller.
2) Remove the old batteries and insert the new batteries,
placing the (+) and (-) ends correctly.
3) Install the cover back on.
NOTE:
When the batteries are removed, the remote controller
erases all programming. After inserting new batteries, the
remote controller must be reprogrammed.
CAUTIONS
•
Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different
types.
•
Do not leave the batteries in the remote controller if they
are not going to be used for 2 or 3 months.
•
Dispose batteries correctly.

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Warndon
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WR4 9SW
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