Samsung AM FNLD Series User manual

Duct Type Series
Slim duct : AM✴✴✴FNLD✴✴✴
AM022/028/036FNMD✴✴✴
MA duct : AM✴✴✴FNMD✴✴✴
HSP duct : AM✴✴✴FNHD✴✴✴
Air Conditioner
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DB68-03871A-04
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Features of your new air conditioner
Cool Summer Offer
On those hot sweltering summer days and long restless nights, there is no better escape from the heat than the cool
comforts of home. Your new air conditioner brings an end to exhausting hot summer days and lets you rest. This
summer, beat the heat with your own air conditioner.
Cost Efficient System
Your new air conditioner not only provides maximum cooling power in the summer, but can also be an efficient
heating method in the winter with the advanced“Heat pump”system.
This technology is up to 300% more efficient than electrical heating, so you can further reduce its running cost. Now,
meet year-round needs with one air conditioner.
Flexible installation
Duct type air conditioner is designed to be slimmer and offers different solutions for any shape room allowing for
specific air flow requirements. Also, the air intake can be set up on either the bottom or rear of the unit, so there is
more flexibility in installation.

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Contents
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Viewing your air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Using your air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)
This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g.
charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate
these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government
office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This
product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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Safety precautions
Before using your new air conditioner, please read this manual thoroughly
to ensure that you know how to safely and efficiently operate the extensive
features and functions of your new appliance.
Because the following operating instructions cover various models,
the characteristics of your air conditioner may differ slightly from those
described in this manual. If you have any questions, call your nearest
contact center or find help and information online at www.samsung.com.
Important safety symbols and precautions:
WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe
personal injury or death.
CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor
personal injury or property damage.
Follow directions.
Do NOT attempt.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric
shock.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Do NOT disassemble.
FOR INSTALLATION WARNING
Use the power line with the power specifications of the product or
higher and use the power line for this appliance only. In addition, do
not use an extension line.
 Extending the power line may result in electric shock or fire.
 Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or fire.
 If the voltage/frequency/rated current condition is different, it may
cause fire.
The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified
technician or service company.
 Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, explosion, problems
with the product, or injury.

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FOR INSTALLATION WARNING
Install a switch and circuit breaker dedicated to the air conditioner.
 Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Fix the outdoor unit firmly so that the electric part of the outdoor
unit is not exposed.
 Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not install this appliance near a heater, inflammable material.
Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, in a
location exposed to direct sunlight and water (rain drops). Do not
install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.
 This may result in electric shock or fire.
Never install the outdoor unit in a location such as on a high
external wall where it could fall.
 If the outdoor unit falls, it may result in injury, death or property
damage.
This appliance must be properly grounded. Do not ground the
appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.
 Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or other
problems with the product.
 Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly
and make sure that it is in accordance with local and national codes.

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Safety precautions
FOR INSTALLATION CAUTION
Install your appliance on a level and hard floor that can support its
weight.
 Failing to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise, or problems
with the product.
Install the draining hose properly so that water is drained correctly.
 Failing to do so may result in water overflowing and property damage.
When installing the outdoor unit, make sure to connect the draining
hose so that draining is performed correctly.
 The water generated during the heating operation by the outdoor unit
may overflow and result in property damage.
In particular, in winter, if a block of ice falls, it may result in injury, death
or property damage.
FOR POWER SUPPLY WARNING
When the circuit breaker is damaged, contact your nearest service
center.
Do not pull or excessively bend the power line. Do not twist or tie
the power line. Do not hook the power line over a metal object,
place a heavy object on the power line, insert the power line
between objects, or push the power line into the space behind the
appliance.
 This may result in electric shock or fire.
FOR POWER SUPPLY CAUTION
When not using the air conditioner for a long period of time or
during a thunder/lightning storm, cut the power at the circuit
breaker.
 Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

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FOR USING WARNING
If the appliance is flooded, please contact your nearest service
center.
 Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
If the appliance generates a strange noise, a burning smell or
smoke, unplug the power plug immediately and contact your
nearest service center.
 Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.),
ventilate immediately without touching the power line.
Do not touch the appliance or power line.
 Do not use a ventilating fan.
 A spark may result in an explosion or fire.
To reinstall the air conditioner, please contact your nearest service
center.
 Failing to do so may result in problems with the product, water leakage,
electric shock, or fire.
 A delivery service for the product is not provided. If you reinstall the
product in another location, additional construction expenses and an
installation fee will be charged.
 Especially, when you wish to install the product in an unusual location
such as in an industrial area or near the seaside where it is exposed to
the salt in the air, please contact your nearest service center.
Do not touch the circuit breaker with wet hands.
 This may result in electric shock.
Do not strike or pull the air conditioner with excessive force.
 This may result in fire, injury, or problems with the product.
Do not place an object near the outdoor unit that allows children to
climb onto the machine.
 This may result in children seriously injuring themselves.

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Safety precautions
FOR USING WARNING
Do not turn the air conditioner off with the circuit breaker while it is
operating.
 Turning the air conditioner off and then on again with the circuit
breaker may cause a spark and result in electric shock or fire.
After unpacking the air conditioner, keep all packaging materials
well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials can be
dangerous to children.
 If a child places a bag over its head, it may result in suffocation.
Do not insert your fingers or foreign substances into the air inlet/
outlet of the air conditioner.
 Take special care that children do not injure themselves by inserting
their fingers into the product.
Do not use this air conditioner for long periods of time in badly
ventilated locations or near infirm people.
 Since this may be dangerous due to a lack of oxygen, open a window at
least once an hour.
If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance,
cut the power by unplugging the power plug and turning the circuit
breaker off and then contact your nearest service center.
 Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance
yourself.
 Do not use any fuse (such as cooper, steel wire, etc.)other than the
standard fuse.
 Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the
product, or injury.

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FOR USING CAUTION
Do not place objects or devices under the indoor unit.
 Water dripping from the indoor unit may result in fire or property
damage.
Check that the installation frame of the outdoor unit is not broken at
least once a year.
 Failing to do so may result in injury, death or property damage.
Max current is measured according to IEC standard for safety and
current is measured according to ISO standard for energy efficiency.
Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as
laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal
objects, etc.) on the appliance.
 This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or
injury.
Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
 This may result in electric shock.
Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of
the appliance.
 As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock,
fire or problems with the product.
Do not drink the water from the air conditioner.
 The water may be harmful to humans.

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Safety precautions
FOR USING CAUTION
Do not apply a strong impact to the remote controller and do not
disassemble the remote controller.
Do not touch the pipes connected with the product.
 This may result in burns or injury.
Do not use this air conditioner to preserve precision equipment,
food, animals, plants or cosmetics, or for any other unusual
purposes.
 This may result in property damage.
Avoid directly exposing humans, animals or plants from the air flow
from the air conditioner for long periods of time.
 This may result in harm to humans, animals or plants.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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FOR CLEANING WARNING
Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it. Do not
use benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the appliance.
 This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock or
fire.
Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the air
conditioner from the wall socket and wait until the fan stops.
 Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
FOR CLEANING CAUTION
Take care when cleaning the surface of the heat exchanger of the
outdoor unit since it has sharp edges.
 To avoid cutting your fingers, wear thick cotton gloves when cleaning it.
Do not clean the inside of the air conditioner by yourself.
 For cleaning inside the appliance, contact your nearest service center.
 When cleaning the internal filter, refer to the descriptions in the
‘Cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner’section.
 Failure to do may result in damage, electric shock or fire.

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Viewing your air conditioner
Congratulations on the purchase of the air conditioner. We hope you enjoy the features of your air conditioner and stay
cool or warm with optimal efficiency.
Please read the user manual to get started and to make the best use of the air conditioner.
Slim duct type
Air intake
Air outlet
Ceiling
Air filter (the return air side)
MA duct type
Air intake
Air outlet
Ceiling
Air filter (the return air side)
HSP duct type
Air intake
Air outlet
Ceiling
NOTE
Your air conditioner may look slightly different from the illustration shown above depending on your
model.

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Using your air conditioner
Tips on using air conditioner
Here are some tips that you would follow when using your air conditioner.
TOPIC RECOMMENDATION
Cooling
• If current outside temperatures are much higher than
the selected indoor temperature, it may take time to
bring the inner temperature to the desired coolness.
• Avoid drastically turning down the temperature.
Energy is wasted and the room does not cool faster.
Heating
• Since the air conditioner heats the room by taking
heat energy from outdoor air, the heating capacity
may decrease when outdoor temperatures are
extremely low. If you feel the air conditioner
insufficiently heats, using an additional heating
appliance in combination with the air conditioner is
recommended.
Frost & De-ice
• When the air conditioner runs in Heat mode, due to
temperature difference between the unit and the
outside air, frost will form.
If this happens:
- The air conditioner stops heating.
- The air conditioner will operate automatically in
De-ice mode for 10 minutes.
- The steam produced on the outdoor unit in De-ice
mode is safe.
• No intervention is required; after about 10 minutes,
the air conditioner operates again normally.
NOTE The unit will not operate when it starts to de-ice.
Fan
• Fan may not operate for about 3~5 minutes at the
beginning to prevent any cold blasts while the air
conditioner is warming up.

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TOPIC RECOMMENDATION
High indoor/
outdoor
temperatures
• If both indoor and outdoor temperatures are high
and the air conditioner is running in Heat mode, the
outdoor unit’s fan and compressor may stop at times.
This is normal; wait until the air conditioner turns on
again.
Power failure
• If a power failure occurs during the operation of the
air conditioner, the operating immediately stops
and unit will be off. When power returns, the air
conditioner will run automatically.
Protection
mechanism
• If the air conditioner has just been turned on after
operation stops or being plugged in, cool/warm
air does not come out for 3 minutes to protect the
compressor of the outdoor unit.

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Cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner
For the best performance from your air conditioner, clean it periodically.
When cleaning, make sure to unplug from the unit for user’s safety.
Cleaning the filter
When cleaning the filter, make sure to unplug the power from the unit.
Washable foam based Air filter captures large particles from the air. The
filter is cleaned with a vacuum or by hand washing.
Slim duct type
1. Slide out the Air filter on the rear side panel to the right side.
2. Clean the Air filter with a vacuum cleaner or soft brush. If dust is too heavy, then rinse it with running water and dry
it in a ventilated area.
NOTE
• For best conditions, repeat every two weeks.
• If the Air filter dries in a confined (or humid) area, odors may generate. If it occurs, re-clean and dry it in
a ventilated area.
3. Insert the Air filter back in its original position.
NOTE
• The illustration shown above may differ from your depending on your model.
• After cleaning the filter, press the Filter Reset button on the remote control for 2 seconds to reset the
filler schedule. Filter sign indicator will be on for cleaning time.

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Cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner
MA/HSP duct type
1. Slide out the Air filter on the rear side panel to the right side.
2. Clean the Air filter with a vacuum cleaner or soft brush. If dust is too heavy, then rinse it with running water and dry
it in a ventilated area.
NOTE
• For best conditions, repeat every two weeks.
• If the Air filter dries in a confined (or humid) area, odors may generate. If it occurs, re-clean and dry it in
a ventilated area.
3. Insert the Air filter back in its original position.
NOTE
• The illustration shown above may differ from your depending on your model.
• After cleaning the filter, press the Filter Reset button on the remote control for 2 seconds to reset the
filler schedule. Filter sign indicator will be on for cleaning time.

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MAINTAINING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time, dry the air conditioner to maintain it in best
condition.
1. Dry the air conditioner thoroughly by operating in Fan mode for 3 to 4
hours and disconnect the power plug. There may be internal damage if
moisture is left in components.
2. Before using the air conditioner again, dry the inner components of the
air conditioner again by running in Fan mode for 3 to 4 hours. This helps
remove odors which may have generated from dampness.
Periodical checks
Refer to the following chart to maintain the air conditioner properly.
Type Description Monthly Every 4
months
Once a
year
Indoor unit
Clean the air filter (1) 
Clean the condensate drain pan (2) 
Thoroughly clean the heat exchanger (2) 
Clean the condensate drain pipe (2) 
Replace the remote control batteries (1) 
Outdoor unit
Clean the heat exchanger on the outside of the unit (2) 
Clean the heat exchanger on the inside of the unit (2) 
Clean the electric components with jets of air (2) 
Verify that all the electric components are firmly
tightened (2) 
Clean the fan (2) 
Verify that all the fan assembly is firmly tightened (2) 
Clean the condensate drain pan (2) 
NOTE
The checks and maintenance operations described are essential to guarantee the efficiency of the air
conditioner. The frequency of these operations varies according to the characteristics of the area, the
amount of dust, etc.
- The described operations should be performed more frequently if the area of installation is very dusty.
These operations must always be performed by qualified personnel.
For more detailed information, see the Installation Manual.
CAUTION

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Cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner
Internal protections via the unit control system
This internal protection operates if an internal fault occurs in the air conditioner.
Type Description
Against cold air The internal fan will be off to against cold air when the heat pump is heating.
De-ice cycle The internal fan will be off to against cold air when the heat pump is heating.
Anti-protection of internal
battery
The compressor will be off to protect internal battery when the air conditioner
operates in Cool mode.
Protect compressor The air conditioner does not start operating immediately to protect the
compressor of the outdoor unit after it has been started.
NOTE
If the heat pump is operating in Heat mode, De-ice cycle is actuated to remove frost from an outdoor unit
that may have deposited at low temperatures.
The internal fan is switched off automatically and restarted only after the de-ice cycle is completed.

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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Refer to the following chart if the air conditioner operates abnormally. This
may save time and unnecessary expenses.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
The air conditioner
does not operate
immediately after it
has been restarted.
• Because of the protective mechanism, the
appliance does not start operating immediately
to keep the unit from overloading.
The air conditioner will start in 3 minutes.
The air conditioner
does not work at all.
• Check that the power plug is properly
connected. Insert the power plug into the wall
socket correctly.
• Check if the circuit breaker is switched off.
• Check if there is a power failure.
• Check your fuse. Make sure it is not blown out.
The temperature
does not change.
• Check if you selected Fan mode.
Press the Mode button on the remote control to
select another mode.
The cool (warm)
air does not come
out of the air
conditioner.
• Check if the set temperature is higher (lower)
than the current temperature. Press the
Temperature button on the remote control
to change the set temperature. Press the
Temperature button to decrease or increase
the temperature.
• Check if the air filter is blocked by dirt. Clean the
air filter every two weeks.

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PROBLEM SOLUTION
The cool (warm)
air does not come
out of the air
conditioner.
• Check if the air conditioner has just been turned
on. If so, wait 3 minutes. Cool air does not come
out to protect the compressor of the outdoor
unit.
• Check if the air conditioner is installed in a
place with a direct exposure to sunlight. Hang
curtains on windows to boost cooling efficiency.
• Check if the cover or any obstacle is not near
the outdoor unit.
• Check if the refrigerant pipe is too long.
• Check if the air conditioner is only available in
Cool mode.
• Check if the remote control is only available for
cooling model.
The fan speed does
not change.
• Check if you selected Auto or Dry mode.
The air conditioner automatically adjusts the
fan speed to Auto in Auto/Dry mode.
Timer function does
not set.
• Check if you press the Power button on the
remote control after you have set the time.