Samsung APC289SEV User manual

Floor Stand type Air Conditioner
(Cool)
OWNER’S
INSTRUCTIONS
APC289SEV
E TH DB98-23415A(1)

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Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions must be taken when using your air conditioner.
◆Users of this product are cautioned not to attempt repair of this product
at their own discretion. Instead, they are requested to directly contact a
designated service center or the outlet at which the product was
purchased.
◆Never spill any kind of liquid into the unit. Should this happen, unplug
or main switch off the unit and contact an authorized service center.
◆Do 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.
◆Do not place any obstacles in front of the unit.
◆Do not spray liquid of any kind into the indoor unit. Should this happen,
switch off the breaker used for your air conditioner and contact your
installation specialist.
◆Make sure that the unit is correctly ventilated at all times:
Do not place clothing or other materials over it.
◆If the wireless remote control will not be used for a long time, remove
the batteries. (If applicable)
◆When using a wireless remote control, the distance should not be more
than 7 meters from the air conditioner. (If applicable)
WARNING
DURING OPERATION
◆Never store or ship the air conditioner upside down or sideways to
avoid damage to the compressor.
◆The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision: Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
◆Max current is measured according to IEC standard for safety and
current is measured according to ISO standard for energy efficiency.
OTHERS
◆Before throwing out the device, it is necessary to pull back the battery
cells and get rid of them safely for recycling reasons.
◆When you need to dispose of the unit, consult your dealer. If pipes are
removed incorrectly, refrigerant may blow out and come into contact
with your skin, causing injury. Releasing refrigerant into the atmosphere
also damages the environments.
◆Please recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this product in
an environmentally responsible manner.
D
ISPOSING OF THE UNIT
Risk of electric shock. • Can cause injury or death. • Disconnect all
remote electric power supplies before servicing, installing or cleaning.
• This must be done by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similar
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
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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 Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
■ Inserting the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
■ Operating Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
◆ O PERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■ Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
■ Cooling Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
■ Removing Excess Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
■ Airing Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
■ Changing the Room Temperature Quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
■ Selecting Health Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
■ Selecting Digital Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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ROGRAMMING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■ Setting the On Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
■ Setting the Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
◆ P ERFECT AIR CLEANING
■ Selecting Perfect Air Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
■ Generating Anions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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ECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■ Using Control Panel on the Indoor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
■ Temperature and Humidity Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
■ Cleaning Your Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
■ Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
◆ T ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

View of the Unit
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Indoor Unit
Control Panel
You can operate the air conditioner with the control panel when you
can’t or don’t want to operate the air conditioner with the remote control.
(refer to page 22)
Air flow blade(right/left orientation)
Air flow blade(up/down orientation)
Air outlet
Automatic shutter
Perfect air cleaner
Remote
control holder
Air inlet
Air filter
Operating
indicators
Turbo indicator
Digital Flow indicator Anion indicator
Perfect air cleaning
indicator
Timer indicator
Health indicator
Outdoor operating
indicator
Temperature setting
Temperature
adjustment buttons
Fan speed
Lock function
indicator
Air purity level
indicator
Perfect air cleaning button
Turbo button
Operating mode
Selection button
Remote control
sensor On/Off button
The design and shape are subject to change according to the model.
To open the grille
◆ Hold the upper part
of the grille, then pull
it slightly forward.
◆ Don’t open the grille
when it is operating.
It may cause
a malfunction or
an electrical hazard.

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Air Inlet(Rear)
Air Outlet
Connection Valve
Outdoor Unit

Remote Control - Buttons and Display
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Temperature setting
Operating mode
Digital Flow & Fan speed setting
Operating mode
Perfect air cleaning setting
Health mode
Temperature
adjustment buttons
Air flow direction adjustment
buttons
Timer setting
Air flow direction
Health button
Timer Set/Cancel button
Perfect air cleaning - Anion but-
ton
Digital Flow selection button
Anion indicator
Turbo mode
On/Off button
Perfect air cleaning - speed
adjustment button
Fan speed button
Mode selection button
Perfect air cleaning On/Off button
Perfect air cleaning - On/Off button
Turbo button
On/Off Timer button
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is battery discharge indicator.
If the indicator is displayed on the remote control, replace batteries; refer to page 8.
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Getting Started
You have just purchased a floor stand type air conditioner and it has been
installed by your installation specialist.
Your Owner’s Instructions contains valuable information on using your
air conditioner. Please take the time to read it as it will help you take full
advantage of the unit’s features.
The booklet is organized as follows.
◆The following figures are shown on pages from 4 to 6 :
- Indoor and outdoor units
- Remote control(buttons and display)
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 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.
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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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Look around the indoor and outdoor units. Confirm if any obstacles
that may prevent the air flow are present near the air conditioner.
Operating Preparation
Turn the power switch on.
To operate the unit, the power switch is fitted to the wall and
should be set to ON.
IMPORTANT

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 optimum temperature and the fan
speed is selected automatically.
1
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.
(It starts cooling according to the room temperature)
2
You can change modes at any time.
If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result:◆The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected
when the unit was last used.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
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Cooling Your Room
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1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result: ◆ The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected
when the unit was last used.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
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°C and 30°C inclusive.
Result:◆ Each time you press the button:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1°C
- The indoor unit beeps
◆The air conditioner starts cooling, provided that the room
temperature is higher than the selected temperature.
◆If the room temperature reaches the set temperature, the air
conditioner stops cooling, but the fan is still operating.
3
To select the Digital Flow, refer to page 15.
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You must select the Cool mode if you wish to adjust the:
◆Cooling temperature
◆Fan speed when cooling
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to pages 16 and 17.
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Select the fan speed by pressing the button one or more times
until the required setting is displayed:
Automatic (rotated : )
Low
Medium
High
Turbo
Result: Each time you press the button, the indoor unit
beeps.
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You can change modes at any time.
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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. In DRY mode, the quantity of air and the direction of the air
flow is adjusted automatically.
1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result:◆
The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected when
the unit was last used.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
2If 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.
3To adjust the temperature, press the button 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 button:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1°C
- The indoor unit beeps
◆The air conditioner starts removing the excess humidity;
the quantity of air is adjusted automatically.

Airing Your Room
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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 (On/Off) button.
Result:◆
The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected when
the unit was last used.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
3Select the fan speed by pressing the button one or more times
until the required setting is displayed:
Low
Medium
High
Result: Each time you press the button, the indoor unit beeps.
4To control the direction of the air flow, refer to pages 16 and 17.
2If 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.
◆ The temperature is set automatically.
You can change modes at any time.
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Changing the Room Temperature Quickly
The Turbo cooling function is used to cool your room as quickly as possible.
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hot. You wish to cool it down as quickly as possible.
The Turbo function operates for 30 minutes with the maximum settings before
returning automatically to the mode and temperature previously selected.
1 If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result:◆The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected when the unit
was last used.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
2 Press the button.
Result:◆The temperature and fan settings are adjusted automatically.
◆The air conditioner cools the room as quickly as possible.
◆After 30 minutes, the air conditioner is reset automatically to the
previous mode, temperature and fan settings.
But, if you press the button in DRY or FAN mode,
it will change to COOL mode automatically.
3 If you wish to stop the Turbo function before the end of the 30-minute period,
press the button again.
Result: The air conditioner is reset automatically to the previous mode,
temperature and fan settings.
4To select the Digital Flow, refer to page 15.
5To control the direction of the air flow, refer to pages 16 and 17.

Selecting Health Mode
If you wish to clean the air during cooling operation, select the Health
mode. In the Health mode, the perfect air cleaning is also operated
and the optimum air flow direction is selected automatically.
3Press the button.
Result:◆The indoor unit beeps.
◆The air conditioner runs in the Health mode.
◆The perfect air cleaner opens and it provides clean air to
the room.
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cancelled.
4To adjust the temperature, press the button one or more times
until the required temperature is displayed.
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6To select the Digital Flow, refer to page 15.
5To select the fan speed, press the button one or more times until
the required setting is displayed.
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1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result:◆The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected
when the unit was last used.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
2Select COOL mode by pressing the button.
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Selecting Digital Flow
In Cool, Turbo or Health mode, you can adjust the Digital Flow
depending on your needs.
1Select COOL, TURBO or HEALTH mode first.
2Press the button once or more times as required.
The air conditioner blows cool
air into a specific area. The air conditioner blows cool air into wide/whole area.
3To cancel the Digital Flow, press the button until the Digital Flow
indicators disappear.
The air conditioner blows cool
air into distant area. The air conditioner blows cool air into every corner.
◆ If you select the Digital Flow in Turbo or Health mode, it will change
to COOL mode automatically.
◆ If you press the or button, the Digital Flow is cancelled.
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Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically
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Depending on the position of the indoor unit on the wall of your room,
you can adjust the position of the outer air flow blade on the bottom
of the unit, thus increasing the efficiency of the air conditioner.
1Press the button one or more times as required.
Result: The outer blades are adjusted vertically.
RECOMMENDATION When... Adjust the blade to face...
Cooling Upwards.
2If you want the blades to move up and down automatically when the
air conditioner is operating, press the button.
Result: The blades move up and down, around the base position set.
3
To stop the blades moving up and down, press the button again.

Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally
There are two sets of inner air flow blades. Just as the outer air flow
blade can be adjusted vertically, the inner blades can be adjusted
horizontally.
1Press the button one or more times as required.
Result: The inner blades are adjusted horizontally.
2If you want blades to move left and right automatically when the
air conditioner is operating, press the button.
Result: The blades move left and right, around the base position set.
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3To stop the blades moving left and right, press the button again.

Setting the On Timer
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. You can select the On Timer only when the air
conditioner is off.
To set the operating time, press the button one or more times until
the required time is displayed. Possible time is between 30 minutes and
24 hours inclusive.
1
Press the (Set/Cancel) button to complete the setting.
Result: ◆The remaining time is displayed.
◆Blinking of the timer indicator stops.
◆The selected mode and the temperature on the display
disappear after 10 seconds.
◆The air conditioner will switch on automatically when the
counter displayed on the remote control reaches the set time
and disappears the On timer setting.
2
Press the (Set/Cancel) button.
To Cancel the On Timer
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To select an operating mode in advance, press the button until the
desired mode is displayed at the top of the remote control.
Result: ◆The air conditioner will run in the selected mode when it is
turned on.
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Setting the Off Timer
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. You can select the Off Timer only when the air
conditioner is on.
To set the operating time, press the button one or more times until
the required time is displayed. Possible time is between 30 minutes and
24 hours inclusive.
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You can see or change the setting mode and/or the temperature
by pressing the button or the button after setting the
Off timer.
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Press the (Set/Cancel) button to complete the setting.
Result: ◆The remaining time is displayed.
◆Blinking of the timer indicator stops.
◆The air conditioner will switch off automatically when the
counter displayed on the remote control reaches the set time
and disappears the Off timer setting.
2
Press the (Set/Cancel) button.
To Cancel the Off Timer
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Select the cleaning speed by pressing the button one or more times
until the required setting is displayed.
Low
Medium
High
Turbo
Result: Each time you press the button, the indoor unit beeps.
Selecting Perfect Air Cleaning
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1Press the button or button.
Result:◆The perfect air cleaner is opened and the air conditioner
runs in the perfect air cleaning mode.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
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3To stop the perfect air cleaning function, press the button or
button again.
If you press the button or button when the air
conditioner is on, the function is operated additionally.
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In perfect air cleaning mode, the perfect air cleaner with
filter removes dust particle and tobacco smoke. This function can be
selected in any mode or when the air conditioner is off.