Samsung AM KNTD Series User manual

Airconditioner
Usermanual
AM∗∗∗KNTD∗∗ / AM∗∗∗KNQD∗∗
ꞏThank you for purchasing this Samsung air conditioner.
ꞏBefore operating this unit, please read this user manual carefully and retain it forfuture reference.
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Contents
Safety Information 4
Safety Information 4
At a Glance 12
Indoor Unit Overview 12
Display
Remote Control Overview 13
Replacing batteries
Storing the remote control
Basic Operation 15
Operation Modes 15
Auto
Cool
Dry
Fan
Heat
Turning the air conditioner on
Selecting the operation mode
Adjusting the temperature
Selecting the fan speed
Selecting air flow direction
Advanced Operation 19
Setting the On or Off timer 19
Using the good’sleep Function 21
Using the Turbo Function 23
Controlling Indoor Units 24
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Cleaning and Maintenance 25
Cleaning the Air Conditioner 25
Cleaning the exterior
Disassembling the air filter
Cleaning the air filter
Reassembling the air filter
Maintaining the Air Conditioner 27
Appendix 29
Troubleshooting 29
Operation Ranges 31
Technical specification 32
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 theirworking life. To prevent possible
harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from othertypes of
waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact eitherthe 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 Information
Safety Information
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 covervarious 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 centre or find help and information online at www.samsung.com.
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.
Cut off the power supply. Do NOT disassemble.
FOR INSTALLATION
WARNING
Use the power line with the powerspecifications of the product or
higherand use the power line forthis 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. This may result in electric shock or
fire.
• If the voltage/frequency/rated current condition is different, it may
cause fire.
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Safety Information
The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified
technician orservice company.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, explosion, problems
with the product, or injury and may also void warranty on the installed
product.
Install an Isolation Switch next to the AirConditioner(but not on the
panels of the Air Conditioner) and circuit breaker dedicated to the air
conditioner.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock orfire.
Fix the outdoorunit firmly so that the electric part of the outdoor
unit is not exposed.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, explosion, or
problems with the product.
Do not install this appliance neara heater, orinflammable 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 orfire.
Neverinstall the outdoorunit 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 waterpipe, ortelephone line.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or other
problems with the product.
• Make sure to use a socket-outlet with ground.
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CAUTION
Please coverthe airconditionerwith PE BAG afterinstallation, and
remove it when you start to run airconditioner.
Install yourappliance on a level and hard floorthat can support its
weight.
• Failing to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise, or problems
with the product.
Install the drain hose properly so that waterdrains correctly.
• Failing to do so may result in water overflowing and property damage.
Avoid adding drain to waste pipes as odours may arise in the future.
When installing the outdoorunit, make sure to connect the drain
hose so that draining is performed correctly.
• The water generated during the heating operation in 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
centre.
Do not pull orexcessively bend the powerline. Do not twist ortie the
powerline. Do not hook the powerline overa metal object, place
a heavy object on the powerline, insert the powerline between
objects, orpush the powerline into the space behind the appliance.
• This may result in electric shock orfire.
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CAUTION
When not using the airconditionerfora long period of time orduring
a thunder/lightning storm, cut the powerat the circuit breaker.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock orfire.
FOR USING
WARNING
If the appliance is flooded, please contact yournearest service
centre.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock orfire.
If the appliance generates a strange noise, a burning smell or
smoke, cut off the powersupply immediately and contact the
nearest service centre.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock orfire.
In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.),
ventilate immediately without touching the powerline. Do not
touch the appliance or powerline.
• Do not use a ventilating fan.
• A spark may result in an explosion orfire.
To reinstall the airconditioner, please contact yournearest service
centre.
• Failing to do so may result in problems with the product, water
leakage, electric shock, or fire.
• Delivery service forthe 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
salt in the air, please contact your nearest service centre.
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Safety Information
Do not touch the circuit breakerwith wet hands.
• This may result in electric shock.
Do not turn the airconditioneroff with the circuit breakerwhile 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.
Afterunpacking 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 touch the front panel with yourhands or fingers during the
heating operation.
• This may result in electric shock or burns.
Do not insert yourfingers or foreign substances into the airinlet/
outlet of the air conditioner.
• Take special care that children do not injure themselves by inserting
their fingers into the product.
Do not strike or pull the airconditionerwith excessive force.
• This may result in fire, injury, or problems with the product.
Do not place an object nearthe outdoorunit that allows children to
climb onto the machine.
• This may result in children seriously injuring themselves.
Do not use this air conditionerforlong periods of time in badly
ventilated locations ornear infirm people.
• Since this may be dangerous due to a lack of oxygen, open a window
at least once an hour.
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Safety Information
If any foreign substance such as waterhas entered the appliance, cut
the powerby unplugging the powerplug and turning the circuit breaker
off and then contact yournearest service centre.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock orfire.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, ormodify the appliance
yourself.
• Do not use any fuse (such as copper, steel wire, etc.) otherthan the
standard fuse.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the
product, or injury.
CAUTION
Do not place objects ordevices underthe 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 orplace 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.
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Safety Information
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 waterfrom the air conditioner.
• The water may be harmful to humans.
Do not apply a strong impact to the remote control and do not
disassemble the remote control.
Do not touch the pipes connected with the product.
• This may result in burns or injury.
Do not use this air conditionerto preserve precision equipment,
food, animals, plants or cosmetics, orforany other unusual
purposes.
• This may result in property damage.
Avoid directly exposing humans, animals orplants to the airflow
from the air conditionerfor 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, orlack of
experience and knowledge, without supervision orinstruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible fortheir
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
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