Carrier Elegant 53QFJ36 User manual

Rev. (0) - 2012
Quality
Management System
ISO 9001 : 2008
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Management System
ISO 14001 : 2004
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Management System
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OWNER’S MANUAL
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Elegant
Floor Standing Split Systems
53QFJ 36 - 48
HEAT PUMP
R
2
2
220-240V ~, 50Hz
380-420V ~, 50Hz

220-240V ~, 50Hz
380-420V ~, 50Hz
Floor Standing Split Systems
36K - 48K
R
2
2
Wireless
Control
Self diagnostic
function
Refrigerant
Leak Detection
Turbo
Function
ECO
Function
Timer
Functions
ECO
Independent Dehu-
midication
Efficient
AMS
Fashion
Design
Efficient
Operation
Efficient
Anti-dust Filters
LCD
Display
$
IAQ
Efficient
Compressor
AMS
Auto Restart
Function
3 Minutes
Time Delay
3
Min.
Auto
Fan Speed
Auto
Mode
Auto
Anti-Freezing
Protection
High Temp.
Protection
Cold Draft
Protection
Defrost
Protection
High
Temp.
Protect
Anti
Freezing
Easy Fast
Maintenance
Cleanable
Panel
Washable
Air Filter
Easy Flexible
Installation
Elegant
Smart
Airow
Horizontal Air ow
Auto Swing
Vertical Air ow
Auto Swing
Super
Quiet
Efficient
Fans
Efficient
Coils
Inner Groove
Copper Tubing
Hydrophilic
Aluminum Fins
Nano-Silver Ion
Filter

Thank you for selecting Carrier
Air Conditioner
Elegant floor standing split systems are the optimum air
conditioning solution for large places which require Floor
installation, elegant appearance and ultimate comfort
combined with efficient, quiet operation, optimum air
distribution and increased air throw distance.
CONTENTS
PAGENO.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1
2. SYSTEM SAFETY PROTECTIONS 2
3. TIPS OF ENERGY SAVING AND OPTIMUM COMFORT 3
4. SPLIT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 5
5. CONSIDERATIONS FOR REMOTE CONTROL 6
6. USE OF REMOTE CONTROL 8
7. OPERATING AIR CONDITIONER THROUGH OPERATION PANEL
OF INDOOR UNIT 22
8. CARE AND CLEANINIG 34
9. PERIODICAL CHECKS 36
10. CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE A LONG SHUTDOWN PERIOD
OF AIR CONDITIONER 36
11. OPERATION TIPS 37
12. TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS 38

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
Installing and servicing of air conditioning equipment can be hazardous due to system
pressure and electrical components. Only trained and qualified service personnel should
install or service this equipment.
Untrained personnel can perform basic maintenance function such as cleaning coil and
filters. Trained service personnel should perform all other operations.
When working on air conditioning equipment, observe precautions in the literature, tags
and labels attached to the unit.
WARNINGS
•The operating voltage of electrical power supply should be within the voltage mentioned on unit
nameplate data.
•The capacity of electrical kWh counter should be larger than the operating currents required for
air conditioner(s) and any other electrical domestic appliances in use simultaneously from the
same supply.
•The installation of electrical distribution box after the electrical KWH counter is necessary to
properly distribute the electrical loads. The electrical distribution box should be equipped with
circuit breakers according to the electrical loads. For each installed air conditioner, a separate
circuit breaker with its own overload should be installed on the electrical distribution box.
•The installation of two-pole automatic circuit breaker is necessary to operate the air conditioner.
The circuit breaker must be installed to be far away from any flammable materials (curtains…etc.).
The circuit breaker size must be suitable for air conditioner.
•Disconnect the electrical mains supply prior to any maintenance operations or prior to handling
any internal unit parts.
•The manufacturer declines any liability for damage resulting from modifications or errors in the
electrical or refrigerant connections, made during the installation, or from the improper use of this
equipment. This will void the unit warranty immediately.
•Failure to observe electrical safety codes may cause a fire hazard in case of short circuits.
•This system will only work safety and correctly, if installed and tested by qualified personnel.
•Do not open the electronic remote controller to avoid possible damage. In case of malfunction
contact a qualified service engineer.
•The unit contains rotating equipment (fan). Ensure that this is out of reach for children.
•Be conscious of the room temperature and general comfort, particularly when this is used near
children, senior or handicapped people.
•For correct use, the air conditioner must operate within the temperature limits indicated in the
table “Operating Limits” included in the installation manual. Incorrect use of the system outside
these limits may cause malfunction and dripping water.
•Controller batteries contain polluting elements. When exhausted, they must be disposed of in
accordance with local requirements.
•Do not switch off the split system by disconnecting the electric power supply.
The system must always be switched off using the remote control.

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2. SYSTEM PROTECTION DEVICES
The air conditioner is equipped with complete safety protections to ensure safe
operation of air conditioner.
2.1 Safety protections of Cooling operation
Auto restart Feature with backup memory.
When the power failure is happened during system operation, the micom of printed circuit board
will memorize the operation settings. After the power is recovered, the system operates
automatically ( without remote control ) after compressor time delay, according to the previous
operation settings.
3 (Three) minutes time delay between compressor turning off and turning on.
Frost prevention of indoor coil of indoor unit when the system is operating in cool mode at low
ambient temperature with excessive dirt on the indoor coil and / or clogged air filters.
Complete Self-diagnostic function to detect malfunctions.
When the system is on and in a malfunction, the malfunction will be detected through leds
located on the indoor unit display. Leds status refer to malfunction reason.
2.2 Safety protections of Heating operation
Auto restart Feature with backup memory.
When the power failure is happened during system operation, the micom of printed circuit board
will memorize the operation setting. After the power is recovered, the system operates
automatically ( without remote control ) after compressor time delay, according to the previous
operation settings.
3 (Three) minutes time delay between compressor turning off and turning on.
Frost prevention of indoor coil of indoor unit when the system is operating in cool mode at low
ambient temperature with excessive dirt on the indoor coil and / or clogged air filters.
Cold draft protection when the system is operating in heat mode to prevent cold air from blowing
into the space to be air-conditioned and also to speed up the heating.
Defrost protection of outdoor coil of outdoor unit when the system is operating in heat mode at
very low ambient temperatures.
High temperature protection of indoor coil of indoor unit when the system is operating in heat
mode at high ambient temperature.
Complete Self-diagnostic function to detect malfunctions.
When the system is on and in a malfunction, the malfunction will be detected through leds
located on the indoor unit display. Leds status refer to malfunction reason.

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3.TIPS OF ENERGY SAVING AND OPTIMUM COMFORT
In Summer
•Keep room temperature to comfort levels.
•Don’t remain in direct contact
with cold air for a long period.
This is harmful to health.
•Don’t wait until it is too hot.
Turn the air conditioner for cooling before
that.
•Don’t exaggerate on the temperature intensity,
too cold.
Extreme temperatures are harmful to your
health and waste energy.
In Winter
•Keep room temperature to comfort levels.
•Don’t remain in direct contact
with warm air for a long period.
This is harmful to health.
•Don’t wait until it is too cold.
Turn the air conditioner for heating before
that.
•Don’t exaggerate on the temperature intensity,
too hot.
Extreme temperatures are harmful to your
health and waste energy.
Keep doors, windows and any other openings
closed to prevent the conditioned air from
escaping and to prevent un conditioned air from
entering the space to be air conditioned.
When in cooling, avoid direct sun in the room to
be air-conditioned, if possible shut curtains or
shades.
Keep doors, furniture or any other obstructions
away from blocking return air and / or supply air
of the indoor unit to assure maximum efficiency
and adequate air circulation.

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TIPS OF ENERGY SAVING AND OPTIMUM COMFORT (Cont.)
Use ECO function during sleep for
energy saving, comfortable and healthy
sleep during COOL mode or HEAT mode.
COOL mode HEAT mode
Ensure a uniform air circulation in the
room to be air conditioned
(1) by using AUTO SWING –
AIR HORIZONTAL function.
(2) by using AUTO SWING –
AIR VERTICAL function.
Clean periodically air filter of indoor unit
every month to assure adequate air
circulation and maximum cooling or
heating efficiency.
Periodic service and maintenance of the
air conditioner or upon customer request
through Carrier or Carrier authorized
dealer to assure maximum cooling and
heating efficiency.
Horizontal Louvers
Auto Swing Air Vertical
( Up and Down )
Air Filter
Return Air Grille
(it is tied by a rope inside)
Vertical Louvers
Auto Swing Air Horizontal
( Left and Right )

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4. SPLIT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1: Supply Air From Indoor Unit 2: Operation panel
3: Vertical Supply Air Louvers
automatically adjusted right and left
for horizontal air flow control.
4: Horizontal Supply Air Louvers
automatically adjusted up and down
for vertical air flow control.
5: Remote control holder 6: Return Air to Indoor Unit ( 2 Sides )
7: Inter-connecting refrigerant piping
and electrical cables between
indoor and outdoor units.
8: Drain hose
9: Flare Valves 10: Wireless remote control
Indoor Unit
Outdoor Unit
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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5. CONSIDERATIONS FOR REMOTE CONTROL
5-1 HOW TO INSERT BATTERIES:
(a) Remove the cover of battery
compartment at the back of the
remote control by pressing the tab
toward outside, in the direction
of the arrow.
(c) Press the button (at the front of remote
control) with an object not sharp to operate
the remote control.
(b) Mount two batteries size AAA 1.5 Volt supplied
with the remote control. Then close the cover
of the battery component.
Note:
During mounting of batteries
check battery symbols (+, -)
indicated in batteries
compartment.
NOTES
1. The remote control uses two alkaline batteries (1.5 Volts) .
2. Do not use old batteries or batteries of different types, as this may cause the remote control to malfunction.
3. If you do not use the remote control for more than a few weeks, please remove the batteries.
Other wise battery leakage may damage the remote control.
4. The average battery life during normal use is approximately half a year.
5. Replace the batteries when there is no receiving beep coming from the indoor unit or transmission
indicator on the remote control fails to light.
6. Batteries should only be replaced after turning OFF the air conditioner.

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CONSIDERATIONS FOR REMOTE CONTROL (Cont.)
5-2 INSTRUCTIONS OF USING WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
1- The remote control must be directed toward the receiver of indoor unit when pressing the buttons
of the desired functions. An acoustical acknowledgement sound (beep) will indicate that signal has
been received.
2- Avoid direct sunlight on the receiver of indoor unit, which may interfere with good signal reception
and the air conditioner may not work properly. Draw the curtains to avoid direct sunlight.
3- Avoid obstacles obstructions such as curtains, doors or other materials between the remote control
and the receiver of indoor unit to avoid blocking the signals from the remote control to the unit.
4- The maximum operating distance for the remote control is approximately 8 meters.
5- Keep the remote control away from water. Do not let the remote control fall down.
6- Never use objects with sharp point to press the button on the remote control.
7- Prevent any liquid from falling into the remote control.
8- If other electric applications react to the remote control, move these applications.
5-3 MOUNTING REMOTE CONTROL
•The remote control can be inserted into the compartment specified for the remote
control on the right side of indoor unit..
Remote
control
7 meter

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6. USE OF REMOTE CONTROL
COOL MODE
START
1. Press MODE button to select COOL mode
on the remote control display.
2. Press TEMP buttons or to select the
set temperature on the remote control display.
Set desired temp. between 17°C and 30°C.
3. Press FAN SPEED button to select
the desired fan speed on the remote
control display.
4. Press ON/OFF button to start
the air conditioner.
ON symbol appears on the
remote control display.
COOL mode indicator will illuminate
on the operation panel display
of the indoor unit.
COOL mode starts after approximately
3 minutes.
STOP
If you want to stop the air conditioner,
Press ON/OFF button again.
NOTES
•If the room temperature is higher than
the selected temperature, the system will start COOL mode.
•If the room temperature is equal to or less than
the selected temperature, the system will stop COOL mode.
•If you use AUTO fan speed with COOL mode, the fan speed
changes automatically to low or medium or high speed
based on the temperature difference between setting
temperature and room temperature.
4
2
3
2
1

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USE OF REMOTE CONTROL (Cont.)
HEAT MODE
START
1. Press MODE button to select HEAT mode
on the remote control display.
2. Press TEMP buttons or to select the set
temperature on the remote control display.
Set desired temp. between 17°C and 30°C.
3. Press FAN SPEED button to select
the desired fan speed appears
on the remote control display.
4. Press ON/OFF button to start
the air conditioner.
ON symbol appears on the
remote control display.
HEAT mode indicator will illuminate
on the operation panel display
of the indoor unit.
HEAT mode starts after approximately
3 minutes.
STOP
If you want to stop the air conditioner,
Press ON/OFF button again.
NOTES
•If the room temperature is lower than
the selected temperature, the system will start HEAT mode.
•If the room temperature is equal to or higher than
the selected temperature, the system will stop HEAT mode.
•If you use AUTO fan speed with HEAT mode, the fan speed
changes automatically to low or medium or high speed
based on the temperature difference between setting
temperature and room temperature.
4
2
3
2
1

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USE OF REMOTE CONTROL (Cont.)
AUTO MODE
START
1. Press MODE button to select the AUTO mode
on the remote control display.
2. Press TEMP buttons or to select the
set temperature on the remote control display.
Set desired temp. between 17°C to 30°C .
3. Press ON/OFF button to start
the air conditioner.
ON symbol appears on the
remote control display.
OPERATION symbol appears on the
display panel of indoor unit.
AUTO mode indicator will illuminate
on the operation panel display
of the indoor unit.
AUTO mode starts after approximately
3 minutes.
STOP
If you want to stop the air conditioner,
Press ON/OFF button again.
NOTES
1. In the Auto mode, the air conditioner can logically choose the
mode of Cooling, Fan only or Heating operation by sensing the difference between
the actual room temperature and the set temperature on the unit control panel.
If the difference between room temperature and set temperature is higher than 1°C,
the operating mode will change automatically to Cool mode.
If the difference between room temperature and set temperature is higher than -1°C
and lower than 1°C, the operating mode will change automatically to fan mode.
If the difference between room temperature and set temperature is lower than -1°C,
the operating mode will change automatically to Heat mode.
2. In the Auto mode, you can not switch the fan speed. It has already been automatically controlled.
3. If the Auto mode is not comfortable for you , the desired mode can be selected manually.
4. If the Eco mode is activated when the unit is operating in Auto mode, the fan speed will change into
Low speed mode immediately.
3
2
2
1

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USE OF REMOTE CONTROL (Cont.)
DRY MODE
START
1. Press MODE button to select the DRY mode
on the remote control display.
2. Press TEMP buttons or , to select the
set temperature the remote control display.
Set desired temp. between 17°C to 30°C .
3. Press ON/OFF button to start
the air conditioner.
ON symbol appears on the
remote control display.
DRY mode indicator will illuminate
on the operation panel display
of the indoor unit.
DRY mode starts after approximately 3 minutes.
STOP
If you want to stop the air conditioner,
Press ON/OFF button again.
NOTES
•In DRY mode, you can not switch the indoor indoor fan speed.
No fan speed indicator appears on the remote control display.
•The indoor fan speed will be automatically controlled.
•The DRY mode will automatically select the drying operation based on the
difference between the set temperature and the actual room temperature.
•The temperature is regulated while dehumidifying by repeating turning on
and off of the cooling operation or fan only.
3
2
2
1

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USE OF REMOTE CONTROL (Cont.)
FAN ONLY MODE
START
1. Press MODE button to select the FAN mode
on the remote control display.
2. Press FAN SPEED button to select
the desired fan speed on the remote
control display.
3. Press ON/OFF button to start
the air conditioner.
ON symbol appears on the
remote control display.
FAN ONLY mode indicator will illuminate
on the operation panel display
of the indoor unit.
Fan mode starts immedeiately.
STOP
If you want to stop the air conditioner,
Press ON/OFF button again.
NOTE
•FAN mode does not control temperature.
The setting temperature is not displayed on
the remote control display.
3
2
1

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USE OF REMOTE CONTROL (Cont.)
TURBO FUNCTION
TURBO function with COOL mode :
If you want faster cooling at super high airflow,
super high fan speed to reach the set temperature
in the shortest time, Press TURBO button.
•Then the indicator symbol of TURBO function
will illuminate on the display of unit operation panel.
•Turbo function will give faster cooling as super high
fan speed for about 30 minutes.
•In this case TURBO powerful cooling will operate
for about half an hour.
After half an hour, the fan speed will revert back to the
previous set fan speed.
NOTES
•To cancel TURBO function, Press again TURBO button.
•In TURBO function, the fan speed can be adjusted.
•TURBO Function is not available with ECO function.
•Under cooling mode (except Force Cooling mode), the indoor fan motor will run in Turbo speed
when receive the signal from remoter control, and will get back to the presetting speed when
receive again.
•The turbo mode will cancel and indoor fan motor will get back to the presetting speed when one of
following condition occur :
a. mode changed.
b. get into Force Cooling mode.
c. turn off the air conditioner.
TURBO function with COOL mode

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USE OF REMOTE CONTROL (Cont.)
ECO Function
ECO function is useful when you go to sleep.
Carrier air conditioner automatically controls the selected temperature
and consequently controls the room temperature to avoid overcooling or
overheating and to have comfortable and healthy sleep with energy saving.
ECO function with COOL Mode
If you want to operate ECO function with Cool mode,
apply the following steps :
Start:
Press ECO button to activate ECO function.
•ECO symbol will illuminate on the operation panel
display of the indoor unit.
•The fan speed will automatically change to low speed.
•The set temperature will be automatically increased by 1°C
after 1 hour after COOL mode is selected.
•Then the set temperature will be automatically increased by
another 1°C after additional 1 hour.
This new temperature will be maintained.
Stop:
If you want to cancel ECO function, press any other button.
ECO function with HEAT Mode
If you want to operate ECO function with Heat,
apply the following steps :
Start:
Press ECO button to activate ECO function.
•ECO symbol will illuminate on the operation panel
display of the indoor unit.
•The fan speed will automatically change to low speed.
•The set temperature will be automatically decreased by 1°C
after 1 hour after HEAT mode is selected.
•Then the set temperature will be automatically decreased by
another 1°C after additional 1 hour.
This new temperature will be maintained.
Stop:
If you want to cancel ECO function, press any other button.
Notes:
1. ECO function is only available with COOL, HEAT and AUTO mode.
2. When activating ECO function in AUTO mode, the set temperature will be automatically
increased by 1°C after AUTO mode is selected.
If it is under cooling mode, the temperature will decrease 1°C, if it is under heating mode, the set
temperature will be changeless.
ECO function with COOL mode
ECO function with HEAT mode

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USE OF REMOTE CONTROL (Cont.)
AUTO SWING - AIR HORIZONTAL FUNCTION
START
•When you press AIR HORIZONTAL button, without releasing
for 2 more seconds then the vertical supply air louvers will move
automatically to left and right for horizontal supply air flow.
•If you want to fix the vertical louvers at desired location,
press AIR HORIZONTAL button once and quickly until the
vertical louvers reach the desired position.
-The moving angle of the vertical louver is 6°C for each press.
-Keep pressing the button to move the vertical louver to the
desired position.
•Then the indicator symbol of AIR HORIZONTAL function
will illuminate on the operation panel display of the indoor unit.
STOP
To Cancel AIR HORIZONTAL function, press AIR HORIZONTAL button again.
BE CAREFUL !
Manually moving the vertical supply air louvers with hand could damage the louvers.
NOTE
When the vertical louvers swing or move to a position which would affect the cooling and heating
effect of the air conditioner, it would automatically change the swing / moving direction
Vertical Louvers
Auto Swing Air Horizontal
( Left and Right )

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USE OF REMOTE CONTROL (Cont.)
AUTO SWING - AIR VERTICAL FUNCTION
START
•When you press AIR VERTICAL button, without releasing
for 2 more seconds then the horizontal supply air louvers
will move automatically move to up and down for vertical supply
air flow.
•If you want to fix the horizontal louvers at desired location,
press AIR VERTICAL button once and quickly until the
horizontal louvers reach the desired position,
then press again AIR VERTICAL button.
-The moving angle of the horizontal louver is 6°C for each press.
-Keep pressing the button to move the vertical louver to
the desired position.
•Then the indicator symbol of AIR VERTICAL function
will illuminate on the operation panel display of the indoor unit.
STOP
To Cancel AIR VERTICAL function, press AIR VERTICAL button again.
BE CAREFUL !
Manually moving the horizontal supply air louvers with hand could damage the louvers.
NOTES
•The starting angle of the horizontal louver should not be too small, otherwise the narrow air outlet
will affect cooling or heating efficiency.
•Do not set the starting angle of the louvers too small during cooling or drying operation.
Otherwise, condensation may occur on the surface of the horizontal louver and cause dew
dripping.
•During the operation, if the louvers can not swing normally, shut off the unit and unplug for
several minutes, then plug it again and restart the operation.
•The horizontal louver may slightly vibrate during the operation. This is normal operation.
Horizontal Louvers
Auto Swing Air Vertical
( Up and Down )

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USE OF REMOTE CONTROL (Cont.)
TIMER ON Function ( Off – Start Operation )
TIMER ON Function is useful when you want to start automatically
the air conditioner at a desired setting time ( between 0 ~ 24 hrs )
when you wake up in the morning or when you return home.
TO SET TIME OF TIMER ON FUNCTION
1. Press TIMER ON button. The remote control display shows
TIMER ON indicator, the last setting time and the signal "h".
Now it is ready to reset the setting time of TIMER ON function.
2. Press TIMER ON button again to set the desired setting 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.
3. After setting TIMER ON function, there will be a one half second
delay before the remote control 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 of the remote control.
TIMER ON indicator symbol will illuminate on the operation
panel display of the indoor unit.
EXAMPLE OF TIMER ON SETTING
To start automatically the air conditioner in 6 hours, apply the
following steps :
1. Press TIMER ON button, the last setting of starting operation
time and the signal “h” will show on the display of the
remote control.
2. Press TIMER ON button to display "6:0h" on the TIMER ON
display of the remote control.
3. After setting TIMER ON function, there will be a one half second
delay before the remote control 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 of the remote control.
TIMER ON indicator symbol will illuminate on the
operation panel display of the indoor unit.
TO CANCEL TIMER ON FUNCTION
Press TIMER ON button until the setting time is 0.0
CAUTION
When you select TIMER ON function, the remote control automatically transmits TIMER ON signal to
the indoor unit for the specified time.
Therefore, keep the remote control in a location where it can transmit the signal to the indoor unit
properly.
The effective operation time set by the remote control for TIMER ON function is limited to the
following settings: 0.0, 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.
6 hours later
Set
Off
Start