Samsung AM280RNPDKH Series User manual

Airconditioner
Usermanual
AM280RNPDKH**
࡛Thank you forpurchasing this Samsung airconditioner.
࡛Before operating this unit, please readthis usermanual carefullyand retain itforfuture
reference.

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Contents
Preparation
Safety precautions ....................................................................................................... 3
Checking before use .................................................................................................... 13
Viewing the parts ....................................................................................................... 14
Basic function
Locking the control panel ............................................................................................... 15
Using the air conditioner with the control panel ......................................................................... 16
Adjusting the air flow direction ......................................................................................... 17
Others
Cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner ........................................................................... 18
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 21
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Information about refrigerant ........................................................................................... 23
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.
For information on Samsung’s environmental commitments and product-specific regulatory obligations, e.g. REACH, WEEE,
Batteries, visit: www.samsung.com/uk/aboutsamsung/sustainability/environment/our-commitment/data/

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01 PREPARATION
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.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please
follow them carefully.
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.
Cut-off the power supply.
Do NOT disassemble.

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Safety precautions
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.
X Extending the power line may result in electric shock or fire.
X Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or
fire.
X 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.
X 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 a switch and circuit breaker dedicated to the air conditioner.
X 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.
X Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, explosion, problems
with the product.
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.
X This may result in electric shock or fire.

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01 PREPARATION
FOR INSTALLATION WARNING
Never install the outdoor unit in a location such as on a high external
wall where it could fall.
X 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.
X Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or
other problems with the product.
X 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.
FOR INSTALLATION CAUTION
Install your appliance on a level and hard floor that can support its
weight.
X Failing to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise, or problems
with the product.
When installing the indoor unit, make sure to install the draining
hose properly, so that water is drained correctly.
X 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.
X 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.

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Safety precautions
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.
X 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.
X Failing to do s o may result in electric shock or fire.
FOR USING WARNING
If the appliance is flooded, please contact your nearest service
center.
X Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
If the appliance generates a strange noise, a burning smell or smoke,
cut-off the power supply immediately and contact the nearest
service center.
X 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.
X Do not use a ventilating fan.
X A spark may result in an explosion or fire.

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01 PREPARATION
FOR USING WARNING
To reinstall the air conditioner, please contact your nearest service
center.
X Failing to do so may result in problems with the product, water
leakage, electric shock, or fire.
X 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.
X 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.
X This may result in electric shock.
Do not strike or pull the air conditioner with excessive force.
X 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.
X This may result in children seriously injuring themselves.
Do not turn the air conditioner off with the circuit breaker while it is
operating.
X Turning the air conditioner off and then on again with the circuit
breaker may cause a spark and result in electric shock or fire.

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Safety precautions
FOR USING WARNING
After unpacking the air conditioner, keep all packaging materials
well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials can be
dangerous to children.
X If a child places a bag over its head, it may result in suffocation.
Do not insert your fingers or foreign substances into the outlet when
the air conditioner is operating or the air flow blade is closing.
X Take special care that children do not injure themselves by inserting
their fingers into the product.
Do not touch the air flow blade with your hands or fingers during the
heating operation.
X This may result in electric shock or burns.
Do not insert your fingers or foreign substances into the air inlet/
outlet of the air conditioner.
X 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.
X Since this may be dangerous due to a lack of oxygen, Open a
window at least once an hour.

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01 PREPARATION
FOR USING WARNING
If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance,
cut-off the power supply and contact the nearest service center.
X Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance
yourself.
X Do not use any fuse (such as copper, steel wire, etc.) other than the
standard fuse.
X Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the
product, or injury.
FOR USING CAUTION
Do not place objects or devices under the indoor unit.
X Water dripping from the indoor unit may result in fire or property
damage. (example electrical appliances)
Check that the installation frame of the outdoor unit is not broken at
least once a year.
X 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.

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Safety precautions
FOR USING CAUTION
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.
X
This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
X Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
X This may result in electric shock.
X Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of
the appliance.
X As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric
shock, fire or problems with the product.
X Do not drink the water from the air conditioner.
X The water may be harmful to humans.
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.
X 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.
X This may result in property damage.
When the air conditioner does not operate properly for cooling or
heating, there is a possibility of refrigerant leakage. If any leakage, stop
operation, ventilate the room, and consult your dealer immediately for
recharging refrigerant.
The refrigerant is not harmful. However, if it comes in contact with
fire, it may generate harmful gases and there is risk of fire.