Samsung APC2480B User manual

Split type Packaged Air Conditioner ( Cool )
OWNER’S
INSTRUCTIONS
EDB98-06211A(1)
Indoor Unit
APC2480B
APC2480BC
Outdoor Unit
UPC2480B
UPC2480BC

Safety Precautions
◆If the power supply cord of this air conditioner is damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its authorized
service personnel only in order to avoid a safety hazard.
WARNING
◆Do not attempt to install this air conditioner by yourself.
◆This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Always consult authorized
service personnel for repairs.
◆When moving, consult authorized service personnel for disconnection
and installation of the unit.
◆Do not become over-exposed to cold air by staying in the direct path of
the airflow of the air conditioner for extended periods of time.
◆Do not insert fingers or objects into the outlet port or intake grilles.
◆Do not start and stop air conditioner operation by disconnecting the
power supply cord and so on.
◆Take care not to damage the power supply cord.
◆In the event of a malfunction (burning smell, etc.), immediately stop
operation, turn off the electrical breaker, and consult authorized
service personnel.
DANGER
◆Provide occasional ventilation during use.
◆Do not direct air flow at fireplaces or heating apparatus.
◆Do not climb on, or place objects on, the air conditioner.
◆Do not hang objects from the indoor unit.
◆Do not set flower vases or water containers on top of air conditioners.
◆Do not expose the air conditioner directly to water.
◆Do not operate the air conditioner with wet hands.
◆Do not pull power supply cord.
◆Turn off power source when not using the unit for extended periods.
◆Check the condition of the installation stand for damage.
◆Do not place animals or plants in the direct path of the air flow.
◆Do not drink the water drained from the air conditioner.
◆Do not use in applications involving the storage of foods, plants or
animals, precision equipment, or art works.
◆Do not apply any heavy pressure to radiator fins.
◆Operate only with air filters installed.
◆Do not block or cover the intake grille and outlet port.
◆Ensure that any electronic equipment is at least one metre away from
either the indoor or outdoor units.
◆Avoid installing the air conditioner near a fireplace or other heating
apparatus.
◆When installing the indoor and outdoor unit, take precautions to prevent
access to infants.
◆Do not use inflammable gases near the air conditioner.
CAUTION
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Contents
◆ P REPARING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■ Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
■ View of the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
■ Remote Control-Buttons and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
■ Getting Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
■ Inserting the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
■ Operating Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
◆ O PERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■ Cooling Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
■ Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
■ Changing the Room Temperature Quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
■ Cooling Distant Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
■ Removing Excess Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
■ Airing Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
■ Selecting Energy Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
◆ P ROGRAMMING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■ Setting the On Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
■ Setting the Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
■ Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
◆ R ECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■ Operating Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
■ Temperature and Humidity Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
■ Cleaning Your Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
■ Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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View of the Unit
Indoor Unit
Air flow blades
(up/down orientation)
Air flow blades
(right/left orientation)
Automatic shutter
Air outlet
Air filter
Air inlet
Control Panel
On/Off button
Temperature
adjustment buttons
You can operate the air conditioner with the control panel when you do not
wish to or cannot operate the air conditioner with the remote control.
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To open the grille
◆Hold the upper
part of the
grille, then
pull it slightly
forward.
Fan speed
Timer indicator
Fan speed adjustment button
Operating mode indicator
Energy saving indicator
Sleep timer indicator
Remote control sensor
Temperrature setting
Turbo button
Operating mode selection button

Air inlet(Rear)
Air outlet
Connection valve
Outdoor Unit
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Remote Control - Buttons and Display
Temperature adjustment buttons On/Off button
Fan speed adjustment button
Sleep timer button
Turbo button
Closed
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Open the remote
control as shown
at the figure.

Operating mode
(Cool, Auto, Dry, Fan)
Temperature setting
Extra button
Operating mode selection button
(Cool, Auto, Dry, Fan)
Air flow swing button
On/Off timer button
Fan speed
(Auto, Low, Medium, High)
Timer settings
Energy saving button
Timer set/cancel button
Open
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Getting Start
You have just purchased a split-type packaged air conditioner and
it has been installed by your installation specialist.
You Owner's Instructions contain much valuable information on using your
air conditioner. Please take the time to read them as they will help you take
full advantage of unit's features.
The booklet is organized as follows.
◆The following figures are shown on pages from 4 to 7:
- Indoor and outdoor units
- Remote control (buttons and display)
They will help you find the buttons and understand the symbols displayed.
◆In the main part of the document, you will find a series of step-by-step
procedures for each function available.
The illustrations in the step-by-step procedures use three different symbols:
PRESS PUSH HOLD DOWN
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Inserting the Remote Control Batteries
Push the battery cover on the rear of the remote control with your thumb
in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
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.
1
2
Close the cover by sliding it back until it clicks into place.
3
◆Use two AAA, LR03 1.5V 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.
You must insert or replace the remote control batteries when :
◆You purchase the air conditioner
◆The remote control does not work correctly
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Operating Preparation
ON
Turn the power switch on.1
Look around the indoor and outdoor unit. Confirm if any obstacles
that may prevent the air flow are present near the air conditioner.
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To operate the unit, the power switch is fitted to the wall
must be set to ON.
IMPORTANT

Cooling Your Room
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You must select the COOL mode if you wish to adjust the :
◆Cooling temperature
◆Fan speed when cooling
1If necessary, press the button.
Result: ◆The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
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
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
IMPORTANT
If the is not displayed at the top of the remote control, press the button
on the remote control one or more times until it appears.
Result: ◆The indoor unit beeps each time you press the button.
◆The air conditioner runs in Cool mode.
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You can change modes at any time.
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To adjust the temperature, press the button one or more times until the
required temperature is displayed. Possible temperatures are between 18
O
C
and 30
O
C inclusive.
Result: ◆Each time you press the button:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1
O
C.
- The indoor unit beeps.
◆The air conditioner starts cooling, provided that the room
◆temperature is higher than the selected temperature.
3
Select the fan speed by pressing the button one or more times until
the required setting is displayed :
Result: ◆Each time you press the button, the indoor unit beeps.
Automatic(rotated : ➔➔ )
Low
Medium
High
4
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 17.
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Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode
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You can start the air conditioner in Automatic mode from your remote control.
In the Automatic mode, the temperature and the optimum fan speed is
selected automatically.
1If necessary, press the button.
Result: ◆The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
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
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
IMPORTANT
If the is not displayed at the top of the remote control, press the button
on the remote control one or more times until it appears.
Result: ◆The indoor unit beeps each time you press the button.
◆The air conditioner runs in Auto mode.
2
You can change modes at any time.
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To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 17.
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To adjust the temperature, press the button. The temperature
will be adjusted and the mode will be changed with Cool mode.
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Changing the Room Temperature Quickly
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The Turbo function is used to cool your room as quickly as possible.
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EExx xxaa aamm mmpp ppll llee ee : You have just come home and find that the room is very hot.
You wish to cool it down as quickly as possible.
The Turbo function operates for 30 minutes with the maximum setting before
returning automatically to the mode and temperature previously selected.
1If necessary, press the button.
Result: ◆The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
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
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
IMPORTANT
Press the button.
Result: ◆The air conditioner cools the room as quickly as possible.
◆The temperature and fan setting are adjusted automatically.
◆After 30 minutes, the air conditioner is reset automatically to
the previous mode, temperature and fan setting. But, if you
press the button in Dry or Fan mode that is changed
with Auto mode automatically.
2
If you wish to stop the Turbo function before the end of 30-minute period,
press the button again.
Result: ◆The air conditioner is reset automatically to the previous
mode, temperature and fan settings.
3
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 17.
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Cooling Distant Place
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The Extra function is used to cool your room as far as possible.
In the Extra mode, the up/down orientation of air flow and fan speed
are selected automatically.
1If necessary, press the button.
Result: ◆The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
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
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
IMPORTANT
Press the button.
Result: ◆The air conditioner cools the room as far as possible.
◆The fan setting are adjusted automatically.
◆If you press the button in Dry or Fan mode that is
changed with Auto mode automatically.
2
To adjust the temperature, press the button one or more times until
the required temperature is displayed. Possible temperatures are between
18OC and 30OC inclusive.
Result: ◆Each time you press the button:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1OC.
- The indoor unit beeps.
3
If you wish to stop the Extra function, press the button again.
Result: ◆The air conditioner is reset automatically to the previous
mode, temperature and fan settings.
4
To control the direction of the air flow horizontally, refer to page 17.
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Removing Excess Humidity
If the atmosphere in your room is very humid or damp, you can remove
excess humidity without lowering the room temperature too much.
1If necessary, press the button.
Result: ◆The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
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
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
IMPORTANT
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 17.
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If the is not displayed at the top of the remote control, press the button
on the remote control one or more times until it appears.
Result: ◆The indoor unit beeps each time you press the button.
◆The air conditioner runs in Dry mode.
2
You can change modes at any time.
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To adjust the temperature, press the button one or more times until the
required temperature is displayed. Possible temperatures are between 18
O
C
and 30
O
C inclusive.
Result: ◆Each time you press the button:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1
O
C.
- The indoor unit beeps.
◆The air conditioner starts removing the excess humidity;
◆the quantity of air is adjusted automatically.
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Airing Your Room
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 17.
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If the atmosphere in your room is stale, you can air the room using
the Fan feature.
1If necessary, press the button.
Result: ◆The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
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
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
IMPORTANT
If the is not displayed at the top of the remote control, press the button
on the remote control one or more times until it appears.
Result: ◆The indoor unit beeps each time you press the button.
◆The air conditioner runs in Fan mode.
2
You can change modes at any time.
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Select the fan speed by pressing the button one or more times until
the required setting is displayed:
Result: ◆Each time you press the button, the indoor unit beeps.
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To adjust the temperature, press the button. The temperature
will be adjusted and the mode will be changed with Cool mode.
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Low
Medium
High

Selecting Energy Saving Mode
If your wish to save energy when using your air conditioner,
select the energy saving mode with the Energy saving button.
1If necessary, press the button.
Result: ◆The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
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
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
IMPORTANT
Press the button.
Result: ◆The indoor unit beeps.
◆The air conditioner runs in Energy saving mode.
◆The outer air flow blade moves up and down.
2
To adjust the temperature, press the button one or more times until
the required temperature is displayed. Possible temperatures are between
26OC and 30OC inclusive.
3
To select the fan speed, press the button one or more times until the
required setting is displayed.
4
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to pages 18 and 19.
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You can adjust the temperature only when the air conditioner
runs in Cool mode.
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You can adjust the fan speed only when the air conditioner
runs in Cool mode.
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Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically
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RECOMMENDATION When... Adjust the blade to face...
Cooling Upwards.
Depending on the position of the indoor unit your room, you can
adjust the position of the outer air flow blade on the upper part of
the unit, thus increasing the efficiency of the air conditioner.
1Press the button.
Result: ◆The outer blade moves up and down.
To stop the blade moving up and down, press the button again.
2
Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally
There are two sets of air flow blades. Just as the outer air flow
blade can be adjusted vertically, the inner blade can be adjusted
horizontally.
1Press the button.
Result: ◆The inner blade moves right and left.
To stop the blade moving right and left, press the button again.
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Setting the On Timer
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If you want to turn on the air conditioner before the timer reaches
the setting time, press the button.
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The On timer enables you to switch on the air conditioner automatically
after a given period of time. You can set the period of time from
30 minutes to 24 hours.
Make sure that the air conditioner is turned off. The On timer can be set
only when the air conditioner is turned off.
1
Press the button one or more times until the required time is displayed.
Possible time is between 0.5 hour and 24 hours inclusive.
Result: ◆Each time you press the button :
- The time is adjusted by 0.5 hour or 1 hour.
- The indoor unit beeps.
2
Press the button again.
To Cancel the On Timer
Press the button to complete the setting.
Result: ◆The remaining time is displayed.
◆Blinking of the On timer indicator stops.
◆The air conditioner will turn on automatically when the counter
displayed on the remote control reaches the setting time as
disappearing the On timer setting.
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Setting the Off Timer
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The Off timer enables you to switch off the air conditioner automatically
after a given period of time. You can set the period of time from
30 minutes to 24 hours.
Make sure that the air conditioner is turned on. The Off timer can be set
only when the air conditioner is turned on.
1
Press the button to complete the setting.
Result: ◆The remaining time is displayed.
◆Blinking of the Off timer indicator stops.
◆The air conditioner will turn off automatically when the counter
displayed on the remote control reaches the setting time as
disappearing the Off timer setting.
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If you want to turn off the air conditioner before the timer reaches
the setting time, press the button.
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Press the button again.
To Cancel the Off Timer
Press the button one or more times until the required time is displayed.
Possible time is between 0.5 hour and 24 hours inclusive.
Result: ◆Each time you press the button :
- The time is adjusted by 0.5 hour or 1 hour.
- The indoor unit beeps.
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Setting the Sleep Timer
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To Cancel the Sleep Timer
The Sleep timer can be used to switch the air conditioner off automatically
after five hours maximally.
Press the button one or more times until the required time is displayed.
Possible time is between 0.5 hour and 5 hours inclusive.
Result: ◆Each time you press the button :
- The time is adjusted by 0.5 hour or 1 hour.
- The indoor unit beeps.
◆The air conditioner will turn off automatically when the counter
displayed on the remote control reaches the setting time as
disappearing the Sleep timer setting.
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If you want to turn off the air conditioner before the timer reaches
the setting time, press the button.
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Press the button one or more times until the Sleep timer setting
disappears.