Goldstar R8000 User manual

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ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions
carefully and thoroughly before installing and operating your
room air conditioner.
MANUEL D'UTILISATION
CLIMATISEUR DE FENI_TR
Veuillez lire attentivement et en entier ce guide d'utilisation
et les mesures de s6curit6 ci-incluses avant de proc6der
I'installation et au fonctionnement de votre climatiseur.
ACONDICIONADORDEAIREDEVENTANA
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
Por favor lea las instrucciones de operaci6n y las precauciones
de seguridad cuidadosa y totalmente antes de instalar y operar
su acondicionador de aire de ventana.
MODELS, MODELES, MODELOS: R8000, R1003

FOR YOUR RECORDS
Stapleyour receipt to this page in caseyou need it later.
Writedown the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial#
You can find them on a label on the side of each unit.
Dealer'sName
DatePurchased
READ THIS MANUAL
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your air conditioner properly, Just a little preventive
care on your part can save you a great deal of time and
money over the life of your air conditioner,
You'll find many answers to common problems in the chart
of troubleshooting tips, If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to callfor
service at all,
CAUTION
• Contact the authorized Service technicianfor repair or
maintenanceof this unit.
•The air conditioner isnot intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not playwith the air conditioner.
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Safety Precautions
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, thefollowing instructionsmust be
followed.
• Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instruction will cause harmor damage. The seriousness is classified
by the following indications.
/_ WARNING " This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury. /
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//_ CAUTION . This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to
• properties only,
• Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.
Be sure not to do. J
Be sure to follow the instruction.
• Otherwise, it will cause electric
shock or fire due to heat
generation.
• It will cause electric shock or fire
due to heat generation. • It will cause electric shock or fire.
• If the powercordis damaged,it must
be replacedbythe manufactureror
an authorizedservicecenteror a
similarlyqualifiedpersonin orderto
avoid ahazard.
• It will cause electric shock or fire • It will cause electric shock.
due to heat generation. • This could damage your health.
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• It may cause an injury.
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• Water may enter the unit and • An oxygen shortage may occur.
degrade the insulation. It may
cause an electric shock.
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• Since the fan rotates at high
speed during operation, it may
cause an injury.
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• It may cause an electric shock.
• This could injure the pets or
plants.
• Do not use this air conditioner to
preserve precision devices, food,
pets, plants, and art objects.
It may cause deterioration of
quality, etc.
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• It may cause a fire or deformation
of the cabinet.
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• It may cause imperfect
combustion.
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About the Controls on the Air Conditioner
The controls will look like one of the following.
Controls
Operation
off
Med _ High
Fa___ol
Low__od
Fan Cool
LowCool
Thermostat
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4 _ 6
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Off - Turns air conditioner off.
Med Fan - Medspeed fan operation without cooling.
Low Fan - Lowspeed fan operation without cooling.
High Cool - Coolingwith high speed fan operation.
Med Cool - Coolingwith med speed fan operation.
Low Cool - Coolingwith low speedfan operation.
This automatically controls the temperature of the indoor air.
Turnthe knob so that arrow points to the higher numberfor greater
cooling. Pointthe arrowto the lower number for more moderate
cooling.
•FOR NORMAL COOLING
1. Turnthe Operation Knob to the HighCool from the Low Cool setting.
2. Set the Thermostat control to the desired temperature mark _(the mid-point is a good starting position). If
the room temperature is not satisfactory after a reasonable time, adjust the control to a cooler or warmer
setting, as appropriate.
•FOR MAXIMUM COOLING
1. Turnthe Operation Knob to the HighCool setting.
2. Set the Thermostat control to the highest temperature mark "9 .
•FOR QUIETER OPERATION
1. Turnthe Operation Knob to the LowCool setting.
2. Setthe Thermostat control as needed.
When the air conditioner has been performed 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.

Additional controls and important information.
Ventilation
The ventilation lever must be inthe 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 isopened and room air isdrawn out.
CLOSE-LVENT-LOPEN
NOTE: Before usingthe ventilationfeature,
make a ventilation kit. First, pull down
part @_to horizontal line with part CB_.
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Air Direction
The direction of air can be controlled wherever you
want to cool by adjusting the horizontal louver and
the vertical louver.
•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.
How to Secure the Drain Pipe
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.
Drain cap

Care and Maintenance
TURN THE AIR CONDITIONER OFF AND REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE POWER OUTLET.
Air Filter Cleaning
The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least once every 2
weeks or more often if necessary.
The grille is designed to clean the filter both upward and downward.
TO REMOVE:
1. Open the inlet grille upward by pulling out the bottom of the inlet grille or downward by
pulling out the top of the inlet grille.
2. Using the tab, pull up slightly on the filter to release it and pull it down or up.
3. Clean the filter with warm, soapy water below 40°C (104°F).
4. Rinse and gently shake the water from the filter and let it dry before replacing it.
(a) (b) (c)
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will
clog it and reduce performance.

Features
Learning parts name prior to installation will help you understand the installation procedure.
Features
CABINET
FRONT GRILLE
VERTICAL AIR DEFLECTOR
(HORIZONTAL LOUVER)
HORIZONTAL AIR DEFLECTOR
(VERTICAL LOUVER)
AIR DISCHARGE
AIR FILTER AIR INTAKE
(INLET GRILLE)
R8000
EVAPORATOR
CONTROLBOARD
BRACE
COMPRESSOR
--CONDENSER
BASE PAN
POWER CORD
R1003
EVAPORATOR
CONTROLBOARD
BRACE
COMPRESSOR
--CONDENSER
BASE PAN
POWER CORD

INSTALLATION
How to Install the Unit
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,
To prevent vibration and noise, make sure
the unit is installed securely and firmly
Install the unit where the sunlight does not
shine directly on the unit.
3. The outside of the cabinet must extend Cooledair
outward for at least 11" 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.
4. 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.
5. Install the unit with the bottom about 30"~60" above the floor level.
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Window Requirements
NOTE:All supporting parts should be secured to firm wood, masonry, or metal.
This unit is designed for installation in
standard double hung windows with actual
opening widths from 22" to 36".
The top and bottom window sash must open
sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of
15" from the bottom of the upper sash to the
window stool.
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181/2"min.
(Withoutframecurtain'
Offset
1/2"to 11/4"
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Installation Kits Contents
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 UPPER GUIDE 1
10 FOAM-PE 1
11 FRAME GUIDE 2
12 WINDOWLOCKINGBRACKET 1
13 FOAM-PE 1
Suggested ToolRequirements
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.
SCREWDRIVER(+,-), RULER, KNIFE, HAMMER, PENCIL, LEVEL
Shipping
---__Screws
3. 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.
4. Remove the backing from the top upper guide
Foam PE (_ and attach it to the bottom of the
upper guide (_).
5. Attach the upper guide onto the top of the
cabinet with 3 type A screws.
6. Insert the frame guides _!])into the bottom of
the cabinet.
7. Insert the Frame Curtain _ into the upper
guide (_)and frame guides tj]).
(Type A)
8. 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
Window Sash Upper guide (_
Foam-pe .......
Cabinet __Frame Curtain (_
Foam-pe@ Fig. 2
tightly that the movement of Frame
Curtain is restricted.
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)
Bolt_
OUTDOOR
Sill Support (_)
-Nut(_) Fig. 3
Screw(Type A) @
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
Frame Guide_
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INDO_
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Screw(Type B)(_
very slight tilt(about lh") 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.
Sill support (_)
Sill support(_
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Screw(Type B)(_) Fig. 5

9. Attach each Frame curtain the window sash
using screws £__(TypeC).(See Fig. 6)
CAUTION: DO NOT DRILL A HOLE IN THE
BOTTOM PAN.
The unit is designed to operate
with approximately 1/2" of water in
bottom pan.
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
inserting 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)
15. Window installation ofroom air conditioner
is now completed. See ELECTRICAL DATA
for attaching power cord to electrical outlet.
:i. Type C(_)
t__J Fig. 6
Screw(Type A)
Power cord
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Screw(Type A) Fig. 7
Foam-Strip (_
Fig. 8
/-/Window locking bracket@
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11

How to Use the Reversible Inlet Grille
1. If you want to pull out the filter upward,
open the inlet grille slightly. Turn inside out
the front grille.
Disassemble the inlet grille from the front
grille with separating the hinged part by
inserting a "--" type screw-driver tip.
Rotate the inlet grille 180 degrees and
insert the hooks into the lower holes of front
grille.
Then, insert the filter. (See Fig.12, 13)
2. Attach the front grille to the cabinet by
inserting 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.14)
3. Lift the inlet grille and secure it with a type
A screw through the front grille.
(See Fig. 15)
4. If you want to pull out the filter downward,
use the reversible inlet grille without
change.
(The grille is already assembled for that
way.)
Electrical Data
i
"Inlet Grille
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Line Cord Plug
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_:_,."}t'_J // circumstances cut
¢../_...._ or remove the
f>---.o I grounding prong
l [.from the plug.
'Powersupply cord with
3-prong grounding plug
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Use Wall Receptacle
Standard 125V, 3-wire grounding
receptacle rated 15A, 125V AC
Power Supply
Use 15 AMP, time
delay fuse or circuit
breaker.
Becauseof potentialsafety hazards,we stronglydiscouragethe useofan extensioncord. However,if youwish to
usean extensioncord, usea CSAcertified/UL-listed3-wire(grounding)extensioncord,rated15A,125V.

Electrical Safety
IMPORTANT
(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
FOR THE USER'S PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS
APPLIANCE MUSTBE PROPERLY GROUNDED
The power cordof this appliance is equipped with a
three-prong(grounding) plug, Use this with a
standard three-slot(grounding) wall power
outlet(Fig, 16) to minimizethe hazard of electric
shock, The customer should havethe wall
receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly
grounded,
PREFERRED METHOD
Eflsure proper ground
exists before use
Fig. 16
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. 17).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 housewiring.
The customer should have the circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properlygrounded.
Disconnectthe power cordfrom the adapter, using
one hand on each. Otherwise, the adapter ground
terminal might break. DONOT USEthe appliance
with a broken adapter plug.
B. SITUATIONS WHERE THE APPLIANCE
WILL BE DISCONNECTED OFTEN.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations.
Unpluggingthe power cordfrequently can lead to
an eventual breakageof theground terminal. The
wall power outlet should be replaced by a
three-slot(grounding) outlet instead.
TEMPORARYMETHOD
A,a ter ,uo
,) Receptaclecover
Metal screw
Fig. 17
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.

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the chart below firstand
you may not need to call for service.
Normal Operating
•You may hear a pinging noise caused bywater being picked up and thrown against the condenser
on rainy days or when the humidity is high.This design feature helps remove moisture and improve
efficiency.
•You may hear the thermostat click when the compressor cycles on and off.
•Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy days. The water may overflow
and drip from the outdoor side of the unit.
•The fan may run evenwhen the compressor does not.
Abnormal Operation
• Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed
completely intothe outlet.
Air conditioner
does not start
Air conditioner
does not cool as it
should
• Check the housefuse/circuit breakerbox and
replace thefuse or reset the breaker.
• If powerfailure occurs, turn the mode control to OFF.
When power is restored,wait 3 minutes to restart the
air conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor
overload.
• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or furniture
blocking the front of the air conditioner.
• Turn the knobto a higher number. The highest
setting provides maximum cooling.
• Clean thefilter atleast every 2 weeks.
See the operating instructionssection.
• When the air conditioner is first turned on
you need to allowtime for the room to cool down.
• Checkfor open furnace floor registers
and cold air returns.
• Set the air conditioner'svent to the closed position.
• See Air Conditioner Freezing Up below.
Air conditioner
freezing up • Set the mode control atMed Fan or High Cool with
the thermostat at 1 or 2.