Samsung AHT18FGMBC User manual

OWNER’S
INSTRUCTIONS
AHT18FGMBC
AHT18FGMEA
AHT18FGMEB
AHT19FGMEA
AHT19FGMEB
AHT20FGMBA
AHT24FGMBA
AHT24FGMEB
AHT18AGMBC
AHT18AGMEA
AHT18AGMEB
AHT19AGMEA
AHT19AGMEB
AHT20AGMBA
AHT24AGMBA
AHT24AGMEB
Window-type Room Air Conditioner
( Cool and Heater )
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DB98-13604A(1)

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The following safety precautions must be taken when using your air conditioner.
Safety Precautions
1The unit must be plugged into an independent circuit.
The air conditioner must be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations and
safety regulations wherever applicable.
2 Some installation locations may require installation of a short circuit breaker or grounding.
4MAKE sure that the unit is correctly ventilated at all times :
do NOT place clothing or other materials over it.
5NEVER spill any kind of liquid into the unit. Should this happen, unplug the unit and
contact an authorized service center.
6Do NOT insert anything between the air outlet blades because the inner fan may be
damaged and could cause injury. Keep children away from the unit.
7Do NOT place any obstacles in front of the unit.
3If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
8Users of this product are cautioned not to attempt repairs.
Instead, they are requested to directly contact a designated service center or the
outlet at which the product was purchased.
9Do not use an extension cord with this product.
10 The appliance is not intended for use by young children without supervision ;
young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
11 Never store or ship the air conditioner upside down or sideways to avoid damage to
the compressor.
12 Max current is measured according to IEC standard for safety
and current is measured according to ISO standard for energy efficiency.
The manufacturer does not assume responsibility for accidents or injury
caused by an incorrectly installed air conditioner. If you are unsure about
installation, contact an installation specialist.
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Contents
◆PREPARING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■Safety Precautions ......................................................................................... 2
■Air Conditioning Unit - Main Parts, Buttons and Display ............................... 4
■Remote Control Buttons ................................................................................. 5
■Getting Started ............................................................................................... 6
■Inserting the Remote Control Batteries .......................................................... 7
◆OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■Cooling Your Room ........................................................................................ 8
■Heating Your Room ........................................................................................ 9
■Airing Your Room ........................................................................................... 10
■Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally .................................................. 11
■Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically ...................................................... 11
◆PROGRAMMING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■Setting the On Timer ...................................................................................... 12
■Setting the Off Timer ...................................................................................... 13
■Setting the Sleep Timer .................................................................................. 14
◆RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■Operating Recommendation ........................................................................... 15
■Temperature and Humidity Ranges ................................................................ 15
■Cleaning Your Air Conditioner ........................................................................ 16
■Solving Common Problems ............................................................................ 18
■Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 19
◆METHOD OF INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 20
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" The high inrush current of the starting compressor motor can have adverse effects to
the operation of other equipment under unfavorable mains conditions. This equipment
does not comply with the relevant technical standards for the limitation of voltage
fluctuations and flicker."
Before connecting this equipment to the power supply system, please report to your
supply authority and obtain the consent.
Do not connect other electric appliances to the same supply lines.

Air Conditioning Unit - Main Parts, Buttons and Display
Air inlet (inside)
Air filter
(The air filter is
located inside)
Inner air flow blades
(right/left orientation)
Air outlet
Outer air flow blades
(up/down orientation)
Air inlet (Outside)
Ventilation lever
Power plug
(The type of the power
plug may differ according
to the type of local power
supply.)
Fan speed indicators
(LOW, MED, HIGH)
Temperature/Timer
settings
Temperature adjustment
buttons
Operating mode indicators
(COOL, FAN, HEATER)
Remote Control sensor
Air flow blade swing button
Fan speed adjustment
button
Air flow blade swing indicator
Sleep timer setting button
Timer indicator
ON/OFF button
Operating mode selection button
(COOL, FAN, HEATER)
Timer setting button
❄The design and shape are subject to
change according to the model.
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Remote Control - Buttons
Temperature adjustment
buttons
Fan speed adjustment
buttons
ON/OFF button
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Timer setting button
Sleep timer setting button
Operating mode
selection buttons
Air flow blade swing button

Getting Started
You have just purchased a window-type room air conditioner and it has been installed by your
installation specialist.
Your Owner’s Instructions contain valuable information on using your air conditioner.
Please take the time to read them as they will help you take full advantage of the unit’s functions.
This Owner’s Instructions is just for using your air conditioner correctly.
Thus, the illustrations shown in this manual may not exactly match your air conditioners.
The booklet is organized as follows.
◆The following figures are shown on pages 4 and 5:
-Air conditioning unit (main parts, buttons and display)
-Remote control (buttons)
They will help you find the buttons and understand the symbols displayed.
◆In the manual, you will find a series of step-by-step procedures for each function available.
The illustrations in the step-by-step procedures use four different symbols:
Moreover, applicable, wherever the illustrations show the positions of the buttons on both the
remote control and the unit itself.
For the... The illustrations have a...
Remote control Gray background.
Example:
Unit itself White background.
Example:
PRESS PUSH IMPORTANT NOTE
☛
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Inserting the Remote Control Batteries
You must insert or replace the remote control batteries when:
◆You purchase the air conditioner
◆The remote control does not work correctly
☛Use two AAA, LR03 1.5 V batteries. Do not use old
batteries or different kinds of batteries together.
Batteries may be completely discharged after 12 months,
even if they have not actually been used.
1Push the battery cover on the rear of the remote control with your thumb in
the direction of the arrow and remove it.
2 Insert the two batteries, taking care to respect the polarities:
◆+ on the battery with + on the remote control
◆– on the battery with – on the remote control
3 Close the cover by sliding it back until it clicks into place.
Result:
You can control all the functions on your air conditioning unit
directly from your seat, using the remote control.
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You must select the Cool mode if you wish to lower the temperature in your
room. You can also set the fan speed.
1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result:◆The operating mode indicator (COOL, FAN or HEATER)
on the unit comes on.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected
when the unit was last used.
◆The unit beeps twice.
☛The air conditioner is fitted with a protection mechanism to prevent
the unit from being damaged when it is started immediately after
being:
◆Plugged in
◆Stopped
It will start up automatically after about three minutes.
2 If the COOL indicator is not lit up on the unit:
◆Press the button on the remote control
or
◆Press the button on the unit one or more times until the COOL
indicator lights up
Result:◆The unit beeps each time you press .
◆The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode.
➢You can change modes at any time.
3 To adjust the temperature, press the or button on the remote
control one or more times until the required temperature is displayed.
To adjust the temperature, press the or button on the unit one
or more times until the required temperature is displayed.
Possible temperatures are between 18°C and 30°C inclusive.
Result:◆Each time you press the temperature buttons:
– The temperature is adjusted by 1°C and
displayed on the control panel
– The unit beeps
◆The air conditioner starts cooling if the room temperature is
higher than the selected temperature.
4 To set the fan speed to... Then...
Result: Each time you press a button, the unit beeps.
5 To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 11.
Cooling Your Room
Remote Control Control Panel
High ◆Press the button on the remote control.
or
◆Press the on the unit until the
indicator lights up
Med ◆Press the button on the remote control.
or
◆Press the on the unit until the
indicator lights up
Low ◆Press the button on the remote control.
or
◆Press the on the unit until the
indicator lights up
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2 If the HEATER indicator is not lit up on the unit:
◆Press the button on the remote control
or
◆Press the button on the unit one or more times until the
HEATER indicator lights up
Result:◆The unit beeps each time you press .
◆The air conditioner starts up in Heater mode.
➢You can change modes at any time.
Heating Your Room
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Remote Control Control Panel
You must select the Heater mode if you wish to heat your room to a specific
temperature. You can also set the fan speed.
1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result:◆The operating mode indicator (COOL, FAN or HEATER)
on the unit comes on.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected
when the unit was last used.
◆The unit beeps twice.
☛The air conditioner is fitted with a protection mechanism to prevent
the unit from being damaged when it is started immediately after
being:
◆Plugged in
◆Stopped
It will start up automatically after about three minutes.
3 To adjust the temperature, press the or button on the remote
control one or more times until the required temperature is displayed.
To adjust the temperature, press the or button on the unit one
or more times until the required temperature is displayed.
Possible temperatures are between 16°C and 30°C inclusive.
Result:◆Each time you press the temperature buttons:
– The temperature is adjusted by 1°C and
displayed on the control panel
– The unit beeps
◆The air conditioner starts heating if the room temperature is
lower than the selected temperature.
4 To set the fan speed to... Then...
Result: Each time you press a button, the unit beeps.
5 To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 11.
High ◆Press the button on the remote control.
or
◆Press the on the unit until the
indicator lights up
Med ◆Press the button on the remote control.
or
◆Press the on the unit until the
indicator lights up
Low ◆Press the button on the remote control.
or
◆Press the on the unit until the
indicator lights up

Airing Your Room
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If the atmosphere in your room is stale, you can air it using the Fan
feature and if necessary, evacuate the stale air outside.
1 If you wish to evacuate stale air outside, push the ventilation lever on the front
of the unit to the right and the open position ( ).
Result: The air inside the room circulates and stale air is evacuated outside.
Otherwise, push the ventilation lever to the left and the closed position ( ).
Result: The air simply circulates inside the room.
2 If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result:◆The operating mode indicator (COOL, FAN or HEATER)
on the unit comes on.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected
when the unit was last used.
◆The unit beeps twice.
3 If the FAN indicator is not lit up on the unit:
◆Press the button on the remote control
or
◆Press the button on the unit one or more times until the FAN
indicator lights up
Result: ◆The unit beeps each time you press .
◆The air conditioner starts up in Fan mode.
➢◆You can change modes at any time.
◆When the air conditioner is in Fan mode, the
temperature is not displayed; in this case, you do not
need to set the temperature.
Remote Control Control Panel
4 To set the fan speed to... Then...
Result: Each time you press a button, the unit beeps.
5 To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 11.
High ◆Press the button on the remote control.
or
◆Press the on the unit until the
indicator lights up
Med ◆Press the button on the remote control.
or
◆Press the on the unit until the
indicator lights up
Low ◆Press the button on the remote control.
or
◆Press the on the unit until the
indicator lights up