Samsung APC523QF User manual

ENGLISH
FLOOR STAND TYPE AIR CONDITIONER
( Cooling )
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
USER’S MANUAL
APC503QG
APC523QF
APC553QF
AP50Q0A
AP55Q0A
E S F A DB98-20296A(5)
This product is not manufactured for lran.
SVC Warraty will not be applicable and the user will be responsible
for service expenses when the product is used in lran.
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
■ Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
■ Inserting the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
■ Operating Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
■ Using the Control Panel on the Indoor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
■ Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
◆ O PERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■ Cooling Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
■ Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
■ Changing the Room Temperature Quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
■ Operating to the Long Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
■ Removing Excess Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
■ Airing Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
■ Selecting Energy Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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ROGRAMMING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■ Setting the Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
■ Other Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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ECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■ Operating Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
■ Temperature and Humidity Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
■ Cleaning Your Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
■ Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
◆ T
ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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View of the Unit
Indoor Unit
Air flow blades
(up/down orientation)
Air flow blades
(right/left orientation)
Air outlet
Air filter
Remote
control holder
Air inlet
Control Panel 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.
Outdoor operating indicator
On/Off button
Temperature
adjustment buttons
Fan speed
Timer indicator
Operating mode indicators
(Cool, Dry, Fan, Auto) Energy Saving indicator
Air Swing button
Energy Saving button
Fan speed adjustment button
Remote control sensor
Lock function indicator Long function indicator
Turbo function indicator
Set temperature
Indoor temperature

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Air inlet(Rear)
Air outlet
Connection valve
Outdoor Unit

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Remote Control - Buttons
Temperature adjustment
buttons
Operating mode selection button
(Cool, Auto, Dry, Fan)
Turbo/Long function button
Fan speed adjustment button
On/Off button
Air flow swing buttons
Off Timer button

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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 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 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
For the... The illustrations are...
Remote control In the upper part.
Unit itself In the lower part.

Inserting the Remote Control Batteries
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Operating Preparation
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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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.
To operate the unit, the power switch is fitted to the wall
must be set to ON.
IMPORTANT
You can : Adapt the On/Off, Temperature, Fan Speed, Energy Saving,
Air Swing settings to your specific requirements.
For example :Remote control is broken or lost.
You can operate with the indoor unit when you do not wish to or cannot
operate the air conditioner with the remote control.
Using the Control Panel on the Indoor Unit
Using the Remote Control
You can : Adapt the Auto mode, Cool mode, Turbo mode and
Fan Speed/Timer settings to your specific requirements.
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the remote control.
All air conditioner features except Lock function and Energy Saving
mode can be controlled from your seat by using the remote control.

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 (On/Off) button.
Result: ◆The power indicator on the control panel comes on.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode.
The air conditioner is fitted with a protection mechanism to
prevent the unit from being damaged when it is started
immediately after being:
◆Switched on
◆Stopped
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
IMPORTANT
If the is not displayed on the control panel, 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 the Cool mode.
2
You can change modes at any time.
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To adjust the temperature, press the buttons on the remote control or
buttons on the control panel 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 buttons:
- 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.
◆If the room temperature reachs the set temperature, the air
conditioner stops cooling, but the fan is still operating.
3
Select the fan speed by pressing the button on the remote control
or 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 16.
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C
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Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode
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You can start the air conditioner in the Automatic mode from your remote
control. In the Automatic mode, the temperature and the optimum fan
speed is selected automatically.
If the is not displayed on the control panel, 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 the Auto mode.
2
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 16.
3
To adjust the temperature, press the buttons. The temperature
will be adjusted and the mode will be changed with the Cool mode.
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1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result: ◆The power indicator on the control panel comes on.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode.
The air conditioner is fitted with a protection mechanism to
prevent the unit from being damaged when it is started
immediately after being:
◆Switched on
◆Stopped
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
IMPORTANT
◆ You can change modes at any time.
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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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FFoo oorr rr ee 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.
Press the button.
Result: ◆The air conditioner cools the room as quickly as possible.
◆The temperature and fan settings 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 the Dry or the Fan mode that is
changed with the Auto mode automatically.
2
If you wish to stop the Turbo function before the end of 30-minute period,
press the button twice.
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 16.
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1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result: ◆The power indicator on the control panel comes on.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode.
The air conditioner is fitted with a protection mechanism to
prevent the unit from being damaged when it is started
immediately after being:
◆Switched on
◆Stopped
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
IMPORTANT

Operating to the Long Distance
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The Long function is used to cool your room as far as possible.
In the Long function, the up/down orientation of air flow and fan
speed are selected automatically.
Press the button twice.
Result: ◆The air conditioner cools the room as far as possible.
◆The fan settings are adjusted automatically.
◆If you press the button in the Dry or the Fan mode that
is changed with the Auto mode automatically.
2
To adjust the temperature, press the buttons 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 buttons:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1
°C
.
- The indoor unit beeps.
3
If you wish to stop the Long 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 16.
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1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result: ◆The power indicator on the control panel comes on.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode.
The air conditioner is fitted with a protection mechanism to
prevent the unit from being damaged when it is started
immediately after being:
◆Switched on
◆Stopped
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
IMPORTANT

Removing Excess Humidity
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If the atmosphere in your room is very humid or damp, you can remove
excess humidity without lowering the room temperature too much.
If the is not displayed on the control panel, 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 the Dry mode.
2
You can change modes at any time.
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To adjust the temperature, press the buttons 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 buttons:
- 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.
3
1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result: ◆The power indicator on the control panel comes on.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode.
The air conditioner is fitted with a protection mechanism to
prevent the unit from being damaged when it is started
immediately after being:
◆Switched on
◆Stopped
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
IMPORTANT
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 16.
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Airing Your Room
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 16.
4
If the atmosphere in your room is stale, you can air the room using
the Fan feature.
If the is not displayed on the control panel, 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 the 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.
3
To adjust the temperature, press the buttons. The temperature
will be adjusted and the mode will be changed with the Cool mode.
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Low
Medium
High
1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result: ◆The power indicator on the control panel comes on.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode.
The air conditioner is fitted with a protection mechanism to
prevent the unit from being damaged when it is started
immediately after being:
◆Switched on
◆Stopped
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
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Selecting Energy Saving Mode
If your wish to save energy when using the control panel of your air
conditioner, select the Energy Saving mode with the Energy Saving
button.
Press the button on the control panel.
Result: ◆The indoor unit beeps.
◆The air conditioner runs in the Energy Saving mode.
◆The outer air flow blade moves up and down.
2
To adjust the temperature, press the buttons one or more times until
the required temperature is displayed. Possible temperatures are between
18 °C and 30 °C 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 page 16.
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◆You can adjust the temperature only when the air conditioner
runs in the Cool mode.
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1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result: ◆The power indicator on the control panel comes on.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode.
The air conditioner is fitted with a protection mechanism to
prevent the unit from being damaged when it is started
immediately after being:
◆Switched on
◆Stopped
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
IMPORTANT

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 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 1 to 8 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 1 hour and 8 hours
inclusive.
Press the button one or more times until the Off Timer indicator
disappears.
To Cancel the Off Timer
You can see or change the setting mode and/or the temperature
by pressing the button or the buttons after setting the
Off Timer.
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Result: ◆After blinking of the timer indicator for 5 seconds, it will be
changed to temperature setting.
◆The air conditioner will switch off automatically after the set
time and the Off Timer indicator disappears.

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You can use the remote control even if the control panel is
locked.
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Other Function
You can use the Lock function on the control panel of the indoor unit.
1Press the buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
Result: ◆indicates on the control panel.
◆The control panel is locked.
To cancel the Lock function, press the buttons simultaneously for
3 seconds once again.
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Recommendation
If a power failure occurs when the air conditioner
is operating, the unit is switched off.
When the power returns, you must press the
(On/Off) button to restart it.
Operating Recommendation
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Here are a few recommendations that you should follow when using
your air conditioner.
Topic
Power failure

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Temperature and Humidity Ranges
The following table indicates the temperature and humidity ranges,
within which the air conditioner can be used.
If the air conditioner is used at... Then...
The automatic protection feature may be
triggered and the air conditioner stopped.
High temperature
A water leakage or some other
malfunction may happen if the heat
exchanger freezes.
Low temperature
Water may condense on and drip from
the surface of the indoor unit if it is used
for a long periods.
High humidity levels
Mode Outdoor Temperature Indoor Temperature Indoor Humidity
Cooling
Drying
21°C to 43°C approx.
18°C to 43°C approx.
18 °C to 32°C approx.
18°C to 32°C approx.
80% or less
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❇ If the cooling operation is used at over 33°C(indoor temperature),
it does not cool at its full capacity.