Philco PARC09GGAWM User manual

PARC09GGAWM, PARC12GGAWM
PARC18GNAWM, PARC24GNAWM

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Table of Contents
Congratulations ....................................................................................... 2
Safety Precautions .................................................................................. 3
Product´s Description .............................................................................. 5
Indoor Unit Display .................................................................................. 6
Remote Control ........................................................................................ 6
Remote Control Description .................................................................... 7
Remote Control Display Indicators .......................................................... 8
First Use .................................................................................................. 9
How to use the Remote Control ............................................................... 9
How to use the Indoor Unit ...................................................................... 14
Emergency Operation .............................................................................. 15
Optimal Operation .................................................... ............................... 15
Cleaning and Maintenance ...................................................................... 16
Operation Tips ......................................................................................... 18
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 19
• Keeptheremotecontrolwhereitssignalcanreachthereceiverof
theindoorunit.
• Whenoperatetheairconditioner,makesuretheremotecontrolis
pointingtothesignalreceiveroftheindoorunit.
• Whentheremotecontrolsendsoutasignal,thesymbol will
blinkforabout1secondonthedisplayoftheremotecontrol.
• Theindoorunitwillacknowledgethesignalwithabeepwhenit
receivesthesignalfromtheremotecontrol.
• Pleasepressthebuttonoftheremotecontrolandresendthesignal
ifyoudidnothearabeepfromtheindoorunit.
ImportantReminder

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Congratulations
• The air conditioner is not intended for use by young
childrenorinrmedpersonswithoutsupervision.
• Youngchildrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethatthey
do not play with the air conditioner.
• Contact an authorised installer for installation of this air
conditioner.
• Contactanauthorisedservicetechnicianforrepairor
maintenance of this unit.
• If the power cord is to be replaced, replacement work
shall be performed by authorised personnel only.
• Installation work must be performed in accordance with
the national wiring Standards by authorised personnel
only.
Congratulations and thank you for choosing a split-type air
conditioner.Wearesureyouwillndyournewairconditioner
a pleasure to use.
Before you use the air conditioner, we recommend that you
readthroughtheentireusermanual,whichprovidesthe
description of the air conditioner and its functions.
Toavoidtherisksthatarealwayspresentwhenyouusean
electrical appliance, it is important that the air conditioner is
installed correctly and that you read the safety instructions
carefullytoavoidmisuseandhazards.
We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future
reference and pass it on to any future owners.
After unpacking the air conditioner please check it is not
damaged. If in doubt, do not use the air conditioner but contact
yourlocalauthorisedservicecentre.
Conditionsofuse
This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
• Staffkitchenareasinshops,ofcesandotherworking
environments.
• Farm houses.
• By clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type
environments.
• Bedandbreakfasttypeenvironments.
Importantnotes
Contact an authorised installer for installation of this unit.
Contactanauthorisedservicetechnicianforrepairor
maintenance of this unit.
• The socket oultet required to supply power must be
connected and commissioned by a licenced contractor.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge,unlesstheyhavebeengivensupervisionor
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Youngchildrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethat
they do not play with the air conditioner.
• If the power cord is to be replaced, replacement work
shall be performed by authorised personnel only.
• Installation work must be performed in accordance
with the national wiring standards and the electricity
suppliersservicerulesbyauthorisedpersonnelonly.
• Iftheunitistobemovedtoanotherlocationor
disposedof,onlyasuitablyqualiedpersonis
permitted to undertake such work.
• Takecarenottocatchngersonthefanbladewhen
adjustingverticallouvers.
• This air conditioner uses R22 or R410a refrigerant
(Conrmbeforeinstallation).
Information on disposal for users
• Most of the packing materials are recyclable. Please
dispose of those materials through your local recycling
depot or by placing them in appropriate collection
containers.
• If you wish to discard this air conditioner, please contact
your local authorities and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
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If you notice an unusal situation, such as a
burning smell, please switch off the power to the
airconditionerandcontactanauthorisedservice
agent. If this abnormal status continues the air
conditionermaybedamagedorevencause
electricshockorre.
Do not operate the air conditioner with wet hands.
This may cause electric shock.
Do not damage or cut off the power cord or other
wires.Ifthisoccurs,pleasehaveitrepairedor
replaced by an accredited technician
Do not connect this air conditioner to a multi outlet
powerboard.
Please switch off the power supply to the air
conditioner if it is not to be used for an extended
period. Otherwise, it will accumulate dust and may
causeare.
Before cleaning the air conditioner, please
disconnect the power supply in order to eliminate
the possibility of electric shock.
The power supply should be matched with the air
conditioner according to the installation manual. Air
conditionersprovidedwithasupplycordshouldbe
connected directly to a power outlet with a suitable
safety switch.
Air conditioners that are hard wired must be
connected to a suitable safety circuit breaker
according to the installation manual.
Please ensure that the power supply to the air
conditioner is stable and meets the requirements
set out in the installation manual.
Always ensure the product is installed with
appropriate earthing.
For safety, be sure to turn off the circuit breaker
before performing any maintenance or cleaning
or when the product is not used for an extended
periodoftime.Accumulateddustmaycausereor
electric shock.
Safetyprecautions
Insidethismanualyouwillndmanyhelpfulhintsonhowtouse
andmaintainyourairconditionerproperly.Justalittlepreventive
careonyourpartcansaveyouagreatdealoftimeandmoney
overthelifeofyourairconditioner.You’llndmanyanswersto
common problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips on page
20-21.Ifyoureviewthechartoftroubleshootingtipsrst,you
maynotneedtocallforservice.
Meanings of symbols used in this manual are shown below:
This indicates information concerning your personal safetyand
howtoavoiddamagingtheappliance.
This symbol indicates tips and information about use of the
appliance.
This symbol indicates tips and information about economical
and ecological use of the appliance.
Thissymbolindicatesnevertodothis.
Always do this.
Importantnotes:
1 Donotoperateunitwithhorizontallouvreinclosedposition.
2 Donotoperateunitwithouttheairlter.
caution
warning
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Safetyprecautions
Usage
Exposuretodirectairowfromtheairconditionerfor
anextendedperiodoftimecouldbehazardoustoyour
health.
Donotexposepeople,petsorplantstothedirectairow
for an extended period.
Cleaningandmaintenance
1 Whencleaningtheunit,rstmakesurethatthepower
and circuit breaker are turned off.
2 Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when
removingthelters.Injuriescanoccurwhenhandling
sharp metal edges.
3 Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner.
Exposure to water may lead to possible electric shock.
Service
For repair and maintenance, contact your authorised
servicedealer.
PriortoOperation
1 Contactaninstallationqualiedforinstallation.
2 Plug in the power plug properly.
3 Do not use a damaged or non-standard power
cord.
4 Do not share the same outlet with other
appliances.
5 Do not use an extension cord.
6 Do not start/stop operation by plugging /
unplugging the power cord.
caution
Select the most appropriate temperature.
Itcansaveelectricity.
Do not keep windows and doors open for a long
timeduringoperation.Itwillresultininsufcient
performance.
Do not block the air inlet or outlet.
Itwillresultininsufcientperformanceandcause
malfunctions.
Keep combustible materials away from the units at
least1m.Itmaycausere.
Do not step on the top of the outdoor unit or place
heavythingsonit.
It may cause damage or injury.
Do not attempt to repair the air conditioner by
yourself. Incorrect repairs may cause electric
shockorre.Pleasecontactyourlocalauthorised
servicecentre.
Do not insert your hands or objects into the air inlet
or outlet. It may cause injury.
Do not expose animals or plants directly to the air
ow.
Do not use the unit for any other purpose, such as
preservingfoodordryingclothes.
Do not splash water on the air conditioner. It may
cause electric shock or malfunction.

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ProductDescription
Air inlet
IndoorUnit
Air Outlet
OutdoorUnit
Air inlet (rear)
Air inlet
(side)
Air Outlet
The above drawings are for explanation purpose only.
Your air conditioner may be slightly different.
The actual shape shall prevail.
Note:
Front panel
Digital display
Healthyairlter(behindthedustlter)
Pre-dustlter
Horizontalairlouvers
Verticalairlouvers
Cold plasma generator (if applicable)
Manual control button
Remote control
Remote control holder
Refrigerant pipe (if applicable)
Drain hose (if applicable)
Power cable (if applicable)
Mounting plate
Connecting cable (if applicable)

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RemoteControl
tipsandinformation
• Whenchangingbatteries,donotuseoldorvaried
ones, otherwise, it may cause problems with the remote
control.
• Iftheremotecontrolisnotusedforalongtime,remove
the batteries as old batteries may leak or corrode and
damage the remote control.
• The battery life during normal use is about six months.
• If the remote control does not operate normally, please
removeandretthebatteries.Ifabnormaloperation
continues, replace with new batteries.
• Keep the remote control where its signal can reach the
receiveroftheindoorunit(amaximumdistanceof8mis
allowed).
• When you select the timer operation, the remote control
automatically transmits a signal to the indoor unit at the
speciedtime.
• The air conditioner will not operate if curtains, doors or
other materials block the signals from the remote control
to the indoor unit.
• Preventanyliquidfromfallingintotheremotecontrol.Do
not expose the remote control to direct sunlight or heat.
• Iftheinfraredsignalreceiverontheindoorunitis
exposed to direct sunlight, the air conditioner may not
functionproperly.Usecurtainstopreventthesunlight
fromfallingonthereceiver.
• If other electrical appliances react to the remote control,
eithermovetheseappliancesorconsultyourlocaldealer.
IndoorUnitDisplay
Signal
receiver
• If you keep the remote control in a position that hinders
proper signal transmission, a time lag of up to 15 minutes
may occur.
• When the remote control sends out a signal, the symbol
will blink for about 1 second on the display. The indoor unit
willacknowledgethesignalwithabeepwhenitreceivesan
effectivesignal.
MyTempindicator
ItlightswhenIFeelfunctionisactivated.
Turboindicator
Illuminates during Turbo operation.
Eco(Economy)indicator
Illuminates when ECO function is in operation.
Temperatureindicator
Displays the temperature settings when the air conditioner
is in operation.
Timerindicator
The indicator illuminates when Timer is set ON and/or
OFF.
Swingindicator
ItlightswhentheSwingfunctionisactivated.
caution
HowtousetheRemoteControl
• Pointtheremotecontroltothesignalreceiverofindoorunit.
• Make sure there is no obstacle that may interfere with the
signal.
Locationoftheremotecontrol
Batteryinstallation/replacement
• Slidethebatterycompartmentcoveroffandinserttwonew
alkaline dry batteries (2x AAA1.5Volt). Make sure that the
polarity of (+) or (-) is installed correctly.
• Slidethebatterycompartmentcoverbackon
8m
Light
Turbo
Timer-On Temp
Timer-Off
Swing Eco
Fan
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RemoteControlDescription
TurboButton
Press this button in COOL or HEAT mode to put the fan into
the high speed Turbo mode and the air conditoner will work at
maximum power.
Press again to cancel this function.
CleanButton
PresstheCleanbuttontoactivetheSelf-Cleaning.Afterthe
unit is turned off the indoor fan will continue operation for
10minutestodrytheindoorunitpreventfrombacteriaand
mildew growing.
TimerOnButton
Press this button to set the start time.
TimerOffButton
Press this button to set the stop time.
SwingButton:
Pressthisbutton,thelouverwillswingupanddown
automatically.Pressagaintocancelitandthelouverwillstay
at its last position.
MyTemp
Press this button, the remote control will send the
temperatureinformationtotheindoorunitevery2minutes.
The unit will operate to reach the set temperature at the
location of remote control. Presss again to cancel this
function.
ControlButton
Forward Backward
Press the button to increase the temperature setting.
Press the button to decrease the temperature setting.
In Timer On/Off or Clock functions, use these buttons to set
the clock or timer adjustment.
ClockButton:
Press this button and the Clock symbol will blink. You can
press Control buttons and to set the time you want.
Temp(Temperature)Button
Press this button to change the remote control display of the
set temperature to the room temperature.
Eco(Economy)Button
Press this button to start the Eco operation.
This is ideal for the users to use while sleeping.
Press again to cancel the function.
AUTO DEHUMIDIFY COOL FAN HEAT
ON/OFFButton
Press this button to turn the air conditioner
ON or OFF.
ModeButton
By pressing this button, AUTO, DEHUMIDIFY, FAN,
COOL, and HEAT (COOL only model has no HEAT
feature)modecanbeselectedprogressively.
AUTO mode is default while power on.
UnderAUTOmode,theinitialvalueis23°C;
UnderHEATmode,theinitialvalueis28°C;
Underothermodes,theinitialvalueis25°C.
LightButton
Press this button to switch the indicating lights of the
indoor unit ON or OFF.
The normal condition at start up is ON.
FanButton
By pressing this button, Auto, Low, Medium and High
speedcanbeprogressivelyselected.
When the unit is turned on, Auto fan speed is the default.
InDEHUMIDIFYmode,thefanspeedisxedatLow
speed.
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RemoteControlDisplayIndicator
TransmissionIndicator:
Displays when the remote control transmits signals to
the indoor unit.
TurboDisplay
Displays when Turbo function is selected.
MyTempDisplay
DisplayswhenMyTemplfunctionisactivated.
EcoDisplay
Displays when Eco function is selected.
HealthyDisplay
Displayed by pressing the Healthy button. Press the
Healthybuttonagaintoremove.
NOTE: there is no such indicator for the models
without Cold-Plasma function.
RoomTemperatureDisplay
Displays when the temperature shown on the LCD
screen is room temperature. It can be switched on/off by
pressing the Temp button.
ProgrammedTemperatureDisplay
Lights when the remote control displays the set
temperature. It can be switched on/off by pressing the
Temp button.
TimerOn/OffDisplay
DisplayswhentheTimerOn/Offfunctionisactivated.
FanSpeedDisplay
Displays the selected fan speed in the following sequence:
“” (Low), “ ” (Medium), “ ” (High) and Auto.
In Auto speed, only “ ” symbol displays.
SwingDisplay
Displays when the Swing function is selected.
CleanDisplay
DisplayswhentheCleanfunctionisactivatedbypressing
Turbo and Healthy buttons at the same time (for models with
Cold-plasma function) or by pressing Clean button (for models
without Cold-plasma function)
TemperatureDisplay
Displaystheroomorsettemperaturein°Cor°F.
No display in Fan mode.
TimeDisplay
Displays the Clock time (must be set) and/or the on/off time of
the timer.
ModeDisplay
Displays the current operation mode, including Auto ( ),
Dehumidify ( ), Fan ( ), Cool ( ) and Heat ( ).
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FirstUse
In case of energy cut off or product shut down when
removingthepowercord,orevenwhenchangingthe
remote control batteries the microprocessor will return
back to the AUTO mode.
AutomaticOperation
HowtoUsetheRemoteControl
When the AUTO operating mode is selected, the fan
speed will be automatically controlled and can not be set.
Fan
Fan
Cooling
Cooling
Time
Programmed temp.
DehumidifyingOperation
1 Ensuretheunitispluggedinandpowerisavailable.
2 Be sure the batteries are inserted correctly in the remote
control (the lights on the remote control will be on).
3 SetthetimebyControlbuttonsandconrmbypressingthe
Clock button.
4 Point the remote control to the indoor unit and press ON/
OFF button to turn the unit on.
The default operating mode is AUTO. Once you select
the operating mode with remote control, the operating
conditionswillbesavedintheindoorunit’smicrocomputer
memory. The next time the air conditioner will start
operating under the same conditions when you simply push
the ON/OFF button of the remote control.
If the AUTO mode is uncomfortable, you can select the
desired conditions manually.
When the AUTO mode is selected, the air conditioner will
automatically select COOL, HEAT (if applicable), or FAN only
operation, depending on the programmed and/or the room
temperature.
Start
1 ON/OFF Button
Press this button to turn the air conditioner on. The
temperature indicator on the indoor unit display lights on.
2 Mode Button
Press to select AUTO.
3 Control Buttons
Set the desired temperature.
Normally, set between 21ºC to 28ºC.
The air conditioner starts functioning after approx 3 minutes.
Stop
1 ON/OFF Button
Press this button again to turn the air conditioner off. The
horizontallouverreturnsbacktothepositionuponshut
down.
The DEHUMIDIFY mode works based on the difference
between the set temperature and the actual room
temperature.
The temperature is regulated while dehumidifying through
repeatedly turning on/off of the COOLING operation or FAN
only operation.
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Dehumidifying Operation
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InDEHUMIDIFYmodethefanspeedisxedatLow,
andTurbofunctioncan’tbeused.
FanOperation
• The temperature can not be set through the remote
control in FAN operating mode.
• No fan speed indication disaplys on the remote control
if Auto fan speed is selected.
CoolingandHeatingOperation
Start
1 ON/OFF Button
Press this button to turn the air conditioner on.
The temperature indicator on the indoor unit display lights
on.
2 Mode Button
Press to select DEHUMIDIFY.
3 Control Buttons
Set the desired temperature.
Normally, set between 21ºC to 28ºC.
2 Mode Button
Press to select FAN.
3 Fan Button
Press to select the desired fan speed at: Auto, Low,
Medium and High.
The default fan speed is Auto.
Stop
1 ON/OFF Button
Press this button again to turn the air conditioner off. The
horizontallouverreturnsbacktothepositionuponshut
down.
Stop
1 ON/OFF Button
Press this button again to turn the air conditioner off. The
horizontallouverreturnsbacktothepositionuponshut
down.
Start
1 ON/OFF Button
Press this button to turn the air conditioner on.
The temperature indicator on the indoor unit display lights
on.
2 Mode Button
Press to select COOL or HEAT (if applicable) mode.
When you select the FAN operating mode the air conditioner
willjustventtheindoorair.
1 ON/OFF Button
Press this button to turn the air conditioner on.
The temperature indicator on the indoor unit display lights
on.
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No fan speed indication disaplys on the remote control
if Auto fan speed is selected.
TimerSettings
• The working time of the timer function set by the remote
control depends on the Clock time. Check that the Clock
ontheremotecontrolissetcorrectlyinordertoprevent
malfunctioning.
• Theeffectiveoperationtimesetbytheremotecontrolis
limited in 24 hours.
3 Control Buttons
Set the desired temperature.
Normally, set between 21ºC to 28ºC.
4 Fan Button
Press to select the desired fan speed at: Auto, Low,
Medium and High.
The defaul fan speed is Auto.
3 Pointtheremotecontroltotheindoorunit,conrmthesettime
by pressing the Timer-On button.
symbolwillstayontheremotecontrol’sdisplay.
Check that the Timer indicator on the display panel of indoor
unit is illuminated.
CancelingtheSettings
Point the remote control to the indoor unit and press again the
Timer-On button. Make sure the symbol on the remote control
is turned off.
TimerOffOperation
1 Press the Timer-Off button,
willashonthedisplayoftheremotecontrolin
caseoftherstuseofTimer-Offoperation.Otherwise,thelast
settimewillash.
2 Set the desired time by pressing the Control buttons:
Forward Backward
Eachtimeyoupressthebuttons,thetimewillmovesforward
or backward by 1 minute.
Holding the button down will scroll more rapidly through the
time display.
3 Pointtheremotecontroltotheindoorunit,conrmthesettime
by pressing the Timer-Off button.
symbolwillstayontheremotecontrol’sdisplay.
Check that the Timer indicator on the display panel of indoor
unit is illuminated.
CancelingtheSettings
Point the remote control to the indoor unit and press again the
Timer-Off button. Make sure the symbol on the remote control
is turned off.
Stop
1 ON/OFF Button
Press this button again to turn the air conditioner off.
Thehorizontallouverreturnsbacktothepositionupon
shut down.
TimerOnOperation
1 Press the Timer-On button,
willashonthedisplayoftheremote
controlincaseoftherstuseofTimer-Onoperation.
Otherwise,thelastsettimewillash.
2 Set the desired time by pressing the Control buttons:
Forward Backward
Eachtimeyoupressthebuttons,thetimewillmoves
forward or backward by 1 minute.
Holding the button down will scroll more rapidly through
the time display.
ExamplesofTimerSettings
TimerOnOperation(TimerStartOperation)
This function is recommended when you want the unit to
be turned on automatically before returning home. The air
conditioner will automatically start operating at the set time.
Example: It is 8:00 AM and you want the air conditioner
to start working at 6:00 PM.
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1 Press the Timer-On button.
2 Set the desired time by pressing repeatedly or holding
down the Control buttons until 18:00 shows in the
display of the remote control.
3 Conrmthesettimebypointingtheremotecontroltothe
indoor unit and pressing again the Timer-On button.
symbolwillstayontheremotecontrol’sdisplay.
The Timer indicator on the display panel of indoor unit is
illuminated.
TimerOffOperation(TimerStopOperation)
This function is recommended when you want the unit to be
turned off automatically for bed time.
The air conditioner will automatically stop operating at the
set time.
Example: It is 6:00 PM and you want the Air Conditioner
to turn off at 11:55 AM.
1 Press the Timer-Off button.
2 Set the desired time by pressing repeatedly or holding
down the Control buttons until 23:55 shows in the
display of the remote control.
3 Conrmthesettimebypointingtheremotecontroltothe
indoor unit and pressing again the Timer-Off button.
symbolwillstayontheremotecontrol’sdisplay.
The Timer indicator on the display panel of indoor unit is
illuminated.
CombinedTimer
TimerOn TimerOff
(Off-Start-Stop operation)
This function is recommended when you want to turn the air
conditioneronbeforewakingupandturnitoffafterleaving
the house.
Example: It is 10:00 PM and you want to start the air
conditioner at 6:30 AM and stop it at 9:30 AM.
1 Press the Timer On button.
2 Set the desired time by pressing repeatedly or holding
down the Control buttons until 06:30 shows in the
display of the remote control.
3 Conrmthesettimebypointingtheremotecontroltothe
indoor unit and pressing again the Timer-On button.
4 Press the Timer-Off button.
5 Set the desired time by pressing repeatedly or holding
down the Control buttons until 09:30 shows in the display of
the remote control.
6 Conrmthesettimebypointingtheremotecontroltothe
indoor unit and pressing again the Timer-Off button.
symbol is displayed on the remote control and the
functionisactivated.
TimerOff TimerOn
(On-Stop-Start operation)
This function is recommended when you want to turn the air
conditioner off after going to bed and start it again before
waking up in the morning or returning back home.
Example:It is 8:00 AM and you want to stop the air
conditioner at 9:30AM and restart at 6:00PM
1 Press the Timer-Off button.
2 Set the desired time by pressing repeatedly or holding
down the Control buttons until 09:30 shows in the display of
the remote control.
3 Conrmthesettimebypointingtheremotecontroltothe
indoor unit and pressing again the Timer-Off button.
4 Press the Timer-On button.
5 Set the desired time by pressing repeatedly or holding
down the Control buttons until 18:00 shows in the display of
the remote control.
6 Conrmthesettimebypointingtheremotecontroltothe
indoor unit and pressing again the Timer-On button.
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• The clock timer uses a 24 hour clock mode.
• The default time for remote control is 12:00PM and it
willreverttothiswhenthebatteriesarechanged.
Economy(Eco)Operation
MyTempOperation
SettingtheClock
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Temperature 1
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Cooling
SetTemperature 1
1
1hour 1hour
Press Eco button in COOL or HEAT (if applicable) mode, the air
conditioner will automatically increase (in COOL mode) or decrease
(inHEATmode)1Cperhourovera2hourperiod.Theset
temperature will be steady for the next 5 hours then the unit will stop.
Thisfunctionpermitsmorecomfortandsavesenergy.Thisoperation
is recommended for bed time.
Before you start operating the air conditioner, set the clock
oftheremotecontrolusingtheproceduregiveninthis
section. The clock panel on the remote control will display
the time regardless of whether the air conditioner is in
operation or not.
After batteries are inserted in the remote control, will
displayandbegintoash.
1 Control Buttons
Press the Control buttons to set the desired time.
Forward Backward
Eachtimeyoupressthebuttonsthetimewillmoves
forward or backward by 1 minute.
Holding the button down will scroll more rapidly through
the time display.
2 Clock Button
Whenthedesiredtimeisachieved,presstheClock
button again or after 5 seconds with no operation, the
clocktimestopsashingandtheclockisset.
3 Re-set the Clock
Press the Clock button and the clock display will start to
ash.
Follow step 1 and 2 to set the new time.
Heating
Theremotecontrolworksasaremotethermostat,providingan
accurate temperature control and maximum comfort.
Point the remote control to the indoor unit and press My Temp
button,abeepfromtheindoorunitistoconrmthatthisfunctionis
activated.
The My Temp symbol will stay on the display of the remote
control until My Temp button is pressed again.
The air conditioner will operate to reach the set temperature at the
location of the remote control.
The remote control sends the temperature information at its
locationtotheindooruniteverytwo(2)minutes.Theairconditioner
will quit My Temp operation if no temperature information is
receivedfromtheremotecontrolforsuccessiveten(10)minutes.
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HowtoUsetheIndoorUnit
AdditionalOptions
AirowDirectionControl
Range Upanddownairow
Vertical
louver
• The Swing button will be disabled when the air
conditionerisnotinoperation(eveniftheTimerOnis
set).
• Do not operate the air conditioner for long time
withtheairowdirectionsetdownwardinCOOLor
DEHUMIDIFY mode. Otherwise, condensate may
occuronthesurfaceofthehorizontallouveranddrop
ontotheoororfurnishings.
• Whenthelouvermovestothedesireddirection,press the
Swingbuttonagainandthelouverwillstayatwhereitis.
• PresstheSwingbuttonagainandthelouverwillstartswing
up and down automatically.
1 SmartRestartFunction
Theairconditionerresumesautomaticallywiththeprevious
settings after a possible power failure.
2 RemovablePanel
Thefrontpanelofindoorunitcanbeeasilyremovedfor
cleaning and maintenance.
3 SelfDiagnoseandAutoProtection
This air conditioner can detect the malfunctions, showing
the diagnosis on the display of the indoor unit by means of
an error code.
The air conditioner will change operation automatically for
self-protection. Toadjustthehorizontal(left/right)airowdirection
manually
• AdjusttheverticallouversmanuallybymeansoftheLeft/
Rightleveroftheverticallouverarm.
• Perform these adjustments before you start the unit
because once it has been started, there is a risk of your
ngersgettingcaughtonthefan.
• Adjusttheairowdirectionproperly,otherwise,itmight
causediscomfortorunevenroomtemperatures.
• Adjustthehorizontallouverswiththeremotecontrol.
• Adjusttheverticallouversmanually.
Range
Left/andrightairow
Tosetthevertical(up/down)airow
directionautomatically
• Perform this function while the unit is in operation.
• Press the Swing button on the remote control, the
horizontallouverwillswingupanddownautomatically.
caution

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• Donotmovethehorizontallouvermanually.
AlwaysusetheSwingbutton.Movingthelouver
manually may cause malfunction during operation.
Ifthelouvermalfunctions,stoptheairconditioner
and restart it.
• Openangleofthehorizontallouvershouldnotbe
set too small, as cooling or heating performance
maybeimpairedduetotoorestrictedairowarea.
• Donotoperatetheairconditionerwithhorizontal
louverinclosedposition.
• When the air conditioner is connected to power
(initialoperation),thehorizontallouvermay
generate a sound for 10 seconds, this is a normal
operation.
EmergencyOperation
Manual control
button
Manual control button
OperatingTemperature
OptimalOperation
• Press the Manual Control button again to turn the air
conditioner off.
The operation mode is seen in the following table.
The operation temperature range (outdoor temperature) for
cooling only model is 21ºC~43ºC, for heat pump model is
-5ºC~43ºC.
Iftheairconditionerisusedoutsideoftheaboveconditions,
certain safety protection features may come into operation and
cause the unit to function abnormally.
When the remote control is lost or fails to operate, please use
the manual switch on the indoor unit. The air conditioner will
operate in AUTO mode and the temperature setting or fan
speed can not be changed.
Toachieveoptimalperformance,pleasenote:
• Adjusttheairowdirectioncorrectlysothatitisnotdirected
on people.
• Adjustthetemperaturetoachievethehighestcomfortlevel.
Donotadjusttheunittoexcessivetemperaturelevels.
• Close doors and windows in the operation of COOL or
HEAT mode, otherwise, product performance will be
impaired.
• Use the Timer On and Timer Off buttons on the remote
control to select the desired time for startup and shut-down.
• Do not place any object close to the air inlets or outlets,
astheproductefciencymaybereducedandtheair
conditioner may stop running.
• Cleantheairltersfrequently,otherwisecoolingorheating
performance may be reduced.
• Press the Manual Control button to enter AUTO mode.
The air conditioner will select the mode of COOL, HEAT
(heat pump model only) and FAN automatically according
to the room temperature for reaching the best comfort.
Mode Model Temperature setting Airow
AUTO COOLING 25°C(COOL,FAN) AUTO
AUTO HEAT PUMP 25°C(COOL,FAN) AUTO
AUTO HEAT PUMP 20°C(HEAT) AUTO
Operating temperature ranges
Indoor Side
DB/WB(°C)
Outdoor Side
DB/WB(°C)
Maximum Cooling 32/23 43/26
Minimum Cooling 21/15 21/-
Maximum Heating 27/- 24/18
Minimum Heating 20/- -5/-6

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CleaningandMaintenance
Maintenance
IndoorUnitandRemoteControl
Cleaning
CleaningtheFilters
Panel
bracket
Dustlterhandle
The following maintenance operations must be performed regularly.
*Theoperationmustbeperformedbyqualiedpersonnelonly.
• Stop the air conditioner and disconnect the power supply
before cleaning.
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the indoor unit and remote
control.
• A cloth dampened with cold water may be used on the
indoor unit if it is too dirty.
• Thefrontpaneloftheindoorunitcantberemovedand
cleaned with water. Then wipe with a dry cloth.
• Do not use brushes, emery paper or burnishes to clean
the unit because it may cause damages.
• Do not use a chemically treated cloth or duster to clean
the unit.
• Donotusebenzine,thinner,polishingpowderorsimilar
solventsforcleaning.Thesemaycausetheplastic
surface to crack or deform.
• Neverusewarmwaterover40ºCtocleanthefrontpanel,
it may cause deformation or discoloration.
Note: Supply power must be disconnected before cleaning.
Acloggeddustlterreducesthecooling/heatingefciencyof
thisunit.Pleasecleantheltereverymonthormoreoftenif
necessary.
warning
Items Maintenance operations Recommended frequency
Dustlter Clean Everymonthormoreoftenifnecessary
Healthyairlters Replace/clean Every3monthsormoreoftenifnecessary
Unit casing Clean Everymonthormoreoftenifnecessary
Water tray and
evacuationpiping
Clean and check for
obstructions Each season before start up*
Indoor and outdoor coils Clean Each season before start up*
3 Thenpullthedustlterdownwardsoutoftheindoorunit.
2 Holdthedustlterhandleandliftitupslightlytotakeitout
fromthelterholder.
1 Lift the indoor unit front panel up to an angle until it stops
with a full support from the bracket.

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General maintenance
Dustlter
Do not touch or try to clean the cold plasma
generator (if applicable). It may cause an electric
shock.
• Donottouchthemetalpartsoftheunitwhenremoving
thelter.Injuriescanoccurwhenhandlingsharpmetal
edges.
• Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner.
Exposure to water can destroy the insulation, leading to
possible electric shock.
• Whencleaningtheunit,rstmakesurethatthepower
and circuit breaker are turned off.
Dustlter
Healthylter
If the air conditioner is not going to be used for a long period of
time:
• Operate in FAN only mode for 3~4 hours to allow the unit to
completely dry out.
• Switchofftheunitandpulloutthepowerplug.Removethe
batteries from the remote control.
• The outdoor unit requires periodic maintenance and
cleaning. Do not attempt to do this yourself. Contact your
dealerorservicetechnician.
Checksbeforeoperation
• Check that the wiring is not broken or disconnected
• Checkthatthedustlterisinstalled.
• Check if the air outlet or inlet is blocked if the air conditioner
has not been used for a long time.
warning
warning
6 Installtheupperportionofdustlersbackintotheunit,
taking care that the left and right edges line up correctly
andplacedustltersintoposition.
5 Installthehealthyairfresheningltersbackinposition.
4 Thehealthyairfresheninglters(ifapplicable)likeActive
carbonlter/BIOlter/VitaminClter/Silverionlterare
xedonthedustlter.
Removethehealthyltersfromthesupportframeofthe
dustlter.
Cleanthehealthyltersatleasteverythree(3)monthsand
replaceevery6months.
Cleanwithvacuumcleanerifpossible.
CleantheDustlterwithavacuumcleanerorwater,then
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OperationTips • You also may hear a low “squeak” sound when the
compressor is running or just stopped running. This is
caused by heat expansion and cold contraction of the plastic
parts in the unit when the temperature is changing.
• Anoisemaybeheardduetolouverrestoringtoitsoriginal
position when power is furst turned on.
5. Dustisblownoutfromtheindoorunit
This is a normal condition when the air conditioner has not been
usedforalongtimeorduringrstuseoftheunit.
6. Apeculiarsmellcomesoutfromtheindoorunit
Thisiscausedbytheindoorunitgivingoffsmellspermeated
from building material, furniture or smoke.
7. TheairconditionerturnestoFANonlymodefromCOOLor
HEATmode
Whentheindoortemperaturereachesthesettingvalue,the
compressor will stop automatically, and the air conditioner turns
to FAN mode.
The compressor will start again when the indoor temperature
rises in COOL mode or falls in HEAT mode to the set point.
8. Condensation
Condensate water is likely to form at the air outlet if cooling or
dryingforalongtimewhentherelativehumidityismorethan
80% (with doors and windows open).
Settheverticallouvertoitsmaximumangle(totheoor)and
High fan speed. Close the doors and windows.
9. Lighting or a car wireless telephone operating nearby may
cause the unit to malfunction. Disconnect the unit with power
and then re-connect the unit with power again. Push ON/OFF
button on the remote control to restart operation.
10.Cleanfunction
The indoor unit may keep running after you switch off the unit by
pressing ON/OFF button.
Please check whether the Clean function is switched off.
Thefollowingeventsmayoccurduringnormaloperation:
1. Protectionoftheairconditioner.
• Compressorprotection
Thecompressorcan’trestartfor3minutesafteritstops
• Anti-freezing
If the unit is operating in COOL mode and in low
ambient temperature, frost may be formed on the heat
exchanger. When indoor heat exchanger temperature
decreases below 0ºC, the compressor will stop
operation to protect the unit.
• Defrosting
Frost may form on the outdoor unit in heating operation
when the outdoor temperature is low but humidity is
high,resultinginlowheatingefciency.
During this condition the air conditioner will stop heating
operation and start defrosting automatically. The time to
defrostmayvaryfrom3to12minutes.
During defrosting, the fan motors of indoor unit and
outdoorunitwillstop,theindoorindicatorashes
“H1”andtheoutdoorunitmayemitvapor.Thisisnot
malfunction.Afterdefrostingisnished,theheating
operationwillrecoverautomatically.
• Anti-coldair
In HEAT mode, the indoor fan will not operate in order
topreventcoldairbeingblownintotheroom(within5
minutes), if the indoor heat exchanger does not reach a
minimum temperature under the following states:
(1) Heating operation just start.
(2)Afterautodefrostingisjustnished.
(3) Heating at low temperature.
2. Gentlebreeze
Theindoorunitmayblowgentlebreezeandthelouver
rotate to a certain position in the following situation:
(1) In HEAT mode, the unit is turned on, the compressor
does not reach the starting condition.
(2) InHEATmode,thetemperaturereachesthesetvalue
and the compressor stops running for about 1 minute.
3. Awhitemistcomingoutfromtheindoorunit
• A white mist may generate due to a large temperature
difference between air inlet and air outlet in COOL
modeinanindoorenvironmentthathasahighrelative
humidity.
• A white mist may generate due to moisture generated
from defrosting process when the air conditioner
restarts in HEAT mode operation after defrosting.
4. Lownoiseoftheairconditioner
• You may hear a low hissing sound when the
compressor is running or has just stop running. This is
thesoundoftherefrigerantowingorcomingtoastop.

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TroubleShooting
• If error code appear on the display window of indoor unit.
• Powerindicatororotherindicatorashrapidlyandthis
ashingcannotbestoppedbydisconnectingthepower
and then connecting it again.
• Fuse blows frequently or circuit breaker often trips.
• Water or other liquid is splashed into the unit.
• Water is leaking from the unit.
• There is a harsh sound during operation.
• Strong odours are emmited during operation.
• Powercordandpowerplugareoverheating.
• Other abnormal situations.
Theairconditionerisnotuserserviceable.Incorrectrepairmaycauseelectricshockorre.Pleasecontactan
authorisedservicecenterforprofessionalrepair.
If one of the following situations occur, immediately stop the air conditioner, disconnect the
power,andcontacttheauthorisedservicecenter.
Thepressureintherefrigerationsystemislowandcouldresultintheunitbreakingdown.Askacertied
installer to control it.
warning
Malfunctions Cause What should be done
The unit does not start
Power cut Wait for power to be restored.
Theunitmayhavebecomeunplugged. Check that plug is securely in wall
receptacle.
Fusemayhaveblown. Replace the fuse.
Voltage is too high or too low. Testthevoltagebyprofessionals.
Batteriesinremotecontrolmayhavebeen
exhausted.
Replace the batteries.
Thetimeyouhavesetwithtimerisincorrect. Wait or cancel timer setting.
The unit does not cool
or heat (if applicable)
theroomverywellwhile
airowsoutfromtheair
conditioner
Inappropriate temperature setting. Set the temperature correctly. For details
please refer to “Using Remote Control”
section
Airlterisblocked. Cleantheairlter.
Doors or windows are open. Close the doors or windows.
Air inlet or outlet of indoor or outdoor unit has
been blocked.
Cleartheobstructionsawayrst,then
restart the unit.
Compressor 3 minutes protection has been
activated.
Wait for 3 minutes.
Ifthetroublehasnotbeencorrected,pleasecontactalocaldealerorthenearestcustomerservicecenter.Besuretoinform
them of the detailed malfunctions and unit model.
This manual suits for next models
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