Goldstar R1203 User manual

Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions
carefully and thoroughly before installing and operating your
room air conditioner.
MODELS, MODELES, MODELO:
R1203, R1403
website http://www.goldstarappliances.com
e-mail http://www.goldstarappliances/techsup.html
ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
OWNER'S MANUAL
MANUEL D'UTILISATION
CLIMATISEUR DE FENÊTRE
AIRE ACONDICIONADOR
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
Veuillez lire attentivement et en entier ce guide d’utilisation
et les mesures de sécurité ci-incluses avant de procéder à
l’installation et au fonctionnement de votre climatiseur.
Por favor lea las instrucciones de operación y las precauciones
de seguridad cuidadosa y totalmente antes de instalar y operar
su acondicionador de aire de ventana.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES........................................................................................................................................2
OPERATING......................................................................................................................................3
FUNCTION...................................................................................................................................3
VENTILATION...............................................................................................................................4
TO CONTROL AIR DIRECTION...................................................................................................4
HOW TO SECURE THE DRAIN PIPE..........................................................................................4
AIR FILTER CLEANING ...............................................................................................................5
HOW TO USE THE REVERSIBLE INLET GRILLE......................................................................5
ELECTRICAL DATA...........................................................................................................................6
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE ..................................................................................................6
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................7
ELECTRICAL SAFETY.....................................................................................................................11
FEATURES
1 2 34
567 8 9
10 1112 13 14
1. CABINET
2. HORIZONTAL AIR DEFLECTOR
(VERTICAL LOUVER)
3. VERTICAL AIR DEFLECTOR
(HORIZONTAL LOUVER)
4. AIR DISCHARGE
5. FRONT GRILLE
6. AIR INTAKE
(INLET GRILLE)
17. AIR FILTER
18. CONTROL BOARD
19. POWER CORD
10. EVAPORATOR
11. CONDENSER
12. COMPRESSOR
13. BASE PAN
14. BRACE

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OPERATING
•CAUTION
When the air conditioner has been performing its cooling operation and is turned off or set to the fan
position, wait at least 3 minutes before resetting to the cooling operation again.
FUNCTION
1Thermostat
Operation
2
3
4
9
8
7
6
5
Off
Med
Fan
Low
Fan
High
Cool
Med
Cool
Low Cool
Off - Turns air conditioner off.
Med Fan - Med speed fan operation without cooling.
Low Fan - Low speed fan operation without cooling.
High Cool - Cooling with high speed fan operation.
Med Cool - Cooling with med speed fan operation.
Low Cool - Cooling with low speed fan operation.
This automatically controls the temperature of the indoor air.
Turn the knob so that arrow points to the larger marks for greater cool-
ing. Point the arrow to the smaller marks for more moderate cooling.
(i.e. the higher number the greater cooling)
•FOR NORMAL COOLING
1. Turn the Operation Knob to the High Cool from the
Low Cool setting.
2. Set the Thermostat control to the desired tempera-
ture mark (the mid-point is a good starting posi-
tion). If the room temperature is not satisfactory after
a reasonable time, adjust the control to a cooler or
warmer setting, as appropriate.
•FOR QUIETER OPERATION
1. Turn the Operation Knob to the Low Cool setting.
2. Set the Thermostat control as needed.
•FOR MAXIMUM COOLING
1. Turn the Operation Knob to the High Cool
setting.
2. Set the Thermostat control to the largest tem-
perature mark.
• AUTO SWING(For R1403)
On : Air swing is operated while Operation knob is
set to the Cool position.
Off : Stops the operation of air swing.
5
9
Off On
Auto Swing

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VENTILATION
The ventilation lever must be CLOSE position in order to maintain the best cooling conditions.
When fresh air is necessary in the room, set the ventilation lever to the OPEN position.
The damper is opened and room air is exhausted.
TO CONTROL AIR DIRECTION
The direction of air can be controlled wherever you want to cool by adjusting the horizontal louver and
the vertical louver.
Part A
Part B
VENTCLOSE OPEN
NOTE: Before using the ventilation feature, make a ventilation kit.
First, pull down part to horizontal line with part .
•HORIZONTAL AIR-DIRECTION CONTROL
The horizontal air direction is adjusted by
rotating the vertical louver right or left.
•VERTICAL AIR-DIRECTION CONTROL
The vertical air direction is adjusted by rotating the horizontal
louver forward or backward.
• HORIZONTAL AIR-DIRECTION CONTROL(For R1403)
To control horizontal direction of air flow, set to the ON position
the air-swing switch and the air flow will be swept horizontally by
the automatic air-swing system.
If you want to stop the air flow from moving, switch off the air
swing switch at the desired position of the vane.
HOW TO SECURE THE DRAIN PIPE
Drain pipe
Drain cap
In humid weather, excess water may cause the
BASE PAN to overflow. To drain the water,
remove the DRAIN CAP and secure the DRAIN
PIPE to the rear hole of the BASE PAN.

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AIR FILTER CLEANING
The air filter should be checked at least twice a month to see if cleaning is necessary. Trapped
particles in the filter will build up and block the airflow. This reduces the cooling capacity and also
causes an accumulation of frost on the cooling coils.
1. Open the inlet grille upward by pulling out the bottom of the inlet grille.
2. Remove the air filter from the front grille assembly by pulling the air filter up slightly.
3. Wash the filter using lukewarm water below 40°C(104°F).
4. Gently shake the excess water from the filter completely. Replace the filter.
HOW TO USE THE REVERSIBLE INLET GRILLE
The grille is designed to clean the filter both upward and downward.
A. Before attaching the front grille to the cabinet, if you want to pull out the fil-
ter upward;
1. Open the inlet grille slightly (a).
2. Turn inside out the front grille (a).
3. Disassemble the inlet grille from the front grille with separating the hinged part by inserting a
straight type screw-driver tip (b).
4. Then, rotate the inlet grille 180 degrees and insert the hooks into bottom holes of the front grille.
5. Insert the filter and attach the front grille to the cabinet.
B. If you want to pull out the filter downward;
The grille is already designed that way.
(b)
b
(a) (c)

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ELECTRICAL DATA
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Do not, under any
circumstances, cut or
remove the grounding prong
from the plug.
Power supply cord with
3-prong grounding plug Standard 125V, 3-wire grounding receptacle rated 15A, 125V AC
Use 15 AMP, time
delay fuse or circuit
breaker.
Line Cord Plug Use Wall Receptacle Power Supply
•Air Conditioner will not operate.
1. Is the air conditioner plugged into the outlet?
2. Is the fuse or breaker good?
3. Is the voltage unusually high or low?
•Air from the unit does not feel cold enough on the cooling setting.
1. Is the setting temperature correct?
2. Is the air filter clogged with dust?
3. Is the air flow from the outside(condensers) obstructed?
Leave a clearance of over 1 meter(3.28 feet) between the back of the air conditioner and the wall or
fence behind it.
4. Are the door or windows open, or is there any source of heat in the room?
NOTE: If it is difficult to find out the cause of the trouble, be sure to turn the air conditioner off and
contact the dealer.
•OFF-SEASON MAINTENANCE
1. Clean the air filter and re-install.
2. Turn the power off by operation knob, and disconnect the power plug from the wall receptacle.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SELECT THE BEST LOCATION
1. To prevent vibration and noise, make sure the
unit is installed securely and firmly
2. Install the unit where the sunlight does not
shine directly on the unit.
3. The outside of the cabinet must extend
outward for at least 12" and there should be
no obstacles, such as a fence or wall, within
20" from the back of the cabinet because it will
prevent heat radiation of the condenser.
Restriction of outside air will greatly reduce
the cooling efficiency of the air conditioner.
CAUTION: All side louvers of the cabinet must
remain exposed to the outside of the structure.
WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
1. This unit is designed for installation in
standard double hung windows with actual
opening widths from 27" to 39".
The top and bottom window sash must open
sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of
16" from the bottom of the upper sash to the
window stool.
2. Install the unit a little slanted so the back is
slightly lower than the front(about 1/2").
This will force condensed water to flow to the
outside.
3. Install the unit with the bottom about 30"~60"
above the floor level.
;;
;;
About 1/2"
30"~60"
Awning
Cooled air
Fence
Over 20"
Heat
radiation
Interior wall
Stool
16" min
27" to 39"
1/2" to 11/4"
Offset
Sill
Exterior
235/8" min
(Without frame curtain)
12 3 4
89
11
765
10
13
12
NO. NAME OF PARTS Q'TY
1 FRAME CURTAIN 2
2 SILL SUPPORT 2
3 BOLT 2
4 NUT 2
5 SCREW(TYPE A) 16
6 SCREW(TYPE B) 3
7 SCREW(TYPE C) 5
8 FOAM-STRIP 1
9 FOAM-PE 1
10 UPPER GUIDE 1
11 FOAM-PE 1
12 FRAME GUIDE 2
13 WINDOW LOCKING BRACKET 1
INSTALLATION KITS CONTENTS

9
10
11
10
5
5
5
12
12
Shipping screws
EPS Material
(Type A)
(Type A)
Upper Guide
Window Sash
Window stool
Front Angle
Upper guide
10
Foam-pe
9
Frame Curtain
1
Foam-pe
11
Cabinet
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SUGGESTED TOOL REQUIREMENTS
SCREWDRIVER(+, -), RULLER, KNIFE, HAMMER, PENCIL, LEVEL
PREPARATION OF CHASSIS
1. Remove the screws which fasten the cabinet
at both sides and at the back.
2. Slide the unit from the cabinet by gripping the
base pan handle and pulling forward while
bracing the cabinet.
3. Remove EPS Material.
4. Cut the window sash seal to the proper length.
Peel off the backing and attach the foam-pe
to the underside of the window sash.
5. Remove the backing from the top upper guide
Foam PE and attach it to the bottom of the
upper guide .
6. Attach the upper guide onto the top of the
cabinet with 3 type A screws.
7. Insert the frame guides into the bottom of
the cabinet.
8. Insert the Frame Curtain into the upper
guide and frame guides .
9. Fasten the curtains to the unit with 4 Type A
screws.
CABINET INSTALLATION
1. Open the window. Mark a line on center of the
window stool(or desired air conditioner
location).
Carefully place the cabinet on the window
stool and align the center mark on the bottom
front with the center line marked in the
window stool.
2. Pull the bottom window sash down behind the
upper guide until it meets.
NOTE:
•Do not pull the window sash down so tightly
that the movement of Frame Curtain is
restricted.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

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3. Loosely assemble the sill support using the
parts in Fig. 3.
4. Select the position that will place the sill
support near the outer most point on sill
(See Fig. 4)
NOTE: Be careful when you install the cabinet
(frame guides are broken so easily).
5. Attach the sill support to the cabinet track hole
in relation to the selected position using
2 Type A screws in each support(See Fig. 4).
6. The cabinet should be installed with a very
slight tilt(about 1/2") downward toward the
outside (See Fig. 5).
Adjust the bolt and the nut of sill support for
balancing the cabinet.
7. Attach the cabinet to the window stool by
driving the screws (Type B: Length sixteen
millimeters and below.) through the front angle
into window stool.
8. Pull each Frame curtain fully to each window
sash track, and repeat step 2.
9. Attach each Frame curtain the window sash
using screws (Type C).
(See Fig. 6)
INDOOR OUTDOOR
INDOOR OUTDOOR
Sash track
Front Angle
Cabinet
About 1/2"
About 1/2"
Sill Support
2
Nut
4
Bolt
3
Frame Guide
12
Screw(Type B)
6
Screw(Type B)
6
Sill support
2
Sill support
2
Type C
7
Screw(Type A)
5
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6

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10. Slide the unit into the cabinet.(See Fig. 7)
CAUTION: For security purpose, reinstall
screws(Type A) at cabinet's sides.
11. Cut the foam-strip to the proper length
and insert between the upper window sash
and the lower window sash.
(See Fig. 8)
12. Attach the window locking bracket with a
type C screw. (See Fig. 9)
13. Attach the front grille to the cabinet by insert-
ing the tabs on the grille into the tabs on the
front of the cabinet. Push the grille in until it
snaps into place.(See Fig.10)
14. Lift the inlet grille and secure it with a type A
screw through the front grille.(See Fig. 11)
Screw(Type A)
Screw(Type A)
Power cord
Foam-Strip
8
Window locking bracket
13
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 12
Fig. 10 Fig. 11

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
FOR THE USER'S PERSONAL
SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED
The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a three-prong(grounding) plug. Use this with
a standard three-slot(grounding) wall power
outlet(Fig. 13) to minimize the hazard of electric
shock. The customer should have the wall
receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the receptacle is
properly grounded.
DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE
THIRD(GROUND) PRONG FROM THE
POWER PLUG.
A. SITUATIONS WHERE THE APPLIANCE
WILL BE DISCONNECTED ONLY
OCCASIONALLY:
Because of potential safety hazards, we strongly
discourage the use of an adapter plug. However,
if you wish to use an adapter, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made. Use UL-listed
adapter, available from most local hardware
store(Fig. 14). The large slot in the adapter must
be aligned with the large slot in the receptacle to
assure a proper polarity connection.
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal
to the wall receptacle cover screw does not
ground the appliance unless the cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle
is grounded through the house wiring.
The customer should have the circuit checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded.
Disconnect the power cord from the adapter,
using one hand on each. Otherwise, the adapter
ground terminal might break. DO NOT USE the
appliance with a broken adapter plug.
B. SITUATIONS WHERE THE APPLIANCE
WILL BE DISCONNECTED OFTEN.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations.
Unplugging the power cord frequently can lead to
an eventual breakage of the ground terminal.
The wall power outlet should be replaced by a
three-slot(grounding) outlet instead.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards, we strongly
discourage the use of an extension cord.
However, if you wish to use an extension cord,
use a CSA certified/UL-listed 3-wire(grounding)
extension cord, rated 15A, 125V.
PREFERRED METHOD
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
TEMPORARY METHOD
Adapter plug
Receptacle cover
Metal screw
IMPORTANT
(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Fig. 13
Fig. 14