Samsung APV48Q0AN User manual

ENGLISH
FLOOR STAND TYPE AIR CONDITIONER
( Cooling and Heating )
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
E S F DB98-00000A(1)
USER’S MANUAL
APV48Q0AN
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Safety Precautions
WARNING
◗ Keep this user ’s manual together with the installation manual in a handy place so that you can find it
whenever you need to see it after reading this manual thoroughly.
●This indicates the possibility of serious injury or death.
The following safety precautions are provided to protect the users’ safety and prevent
property damage. Make sure to read the followings and use the air conditioner properly.
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WHEN INSTALLING
➤Do not install the unit in a
place where it is exposed to
inflammable gas leakage.
➤Contact the service center
if the air conditioner is
under water.
➤Do not install the outdoor
unit where there ’s the risk
of dropping such as on high
outer wall or outside of the
terrace.
➤Do not connect the ground
to a gas pipe,water pipe,
lightning rod or telephone
earth.
➤The installation must be carried out
by a licensed installer or qualified
personnel when installing the unit
for the first time or reinstalling it.
REGARDING POWER SOURCE
➤Do not pull the electric wire
or touch the power plug with
the wet hands.
➤Install the switch and
circuit breaker only for air
conditioner.
➤Use the rated current fuse.
➤Do not bend the electric
wire by force or weigh down
the air conditioner not to be
out of order.
➤Use the power source with
separate wiring only for air
conditioner.
➤If the power plug is
damaged,replace it by the
manufacturer or qualified
personnel to avoid the risk.
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WARNING
DURING OPERATION
➤Do not attempt to repair,
move,modify or reinstall the
unit on your own.Make sure
that these installations are
carried out by qualified
personnel to avoid electric
shock or fire.
➤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 place any obstacles
in front of the unit.
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 is not used for a
long time, remove the
batteries. (If applicable).
➤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 push or hang on to
the indoor unit. It may fall
and cause personal injury.
➤Do not place any materials
so that children cannot step
on it.
➤Do not place objects near
outdoor unit that children
can step on.
- Children may fall and get
injured.
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WARNING
DISPOSING THE UNIT
➤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.
CAUTION
●This indicates the possibility of serious injury or damage to
environments when operated incorrectly.
WHEN INSTALLING
➤Install the air conditioner
avoiding direct sunlight or
especially water.
➤Install the outdoor unit so as
to let the discharged air out
properly. Avoid a place that
may disturb your
neighbor by noise.
➤Install the drain hose to let
the water run safely and
correctly.
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CAUTION
REGARDING POWER SOURCE
➤Disconnect the circuit
breaker when you don’t use
the air conditioner for a long
time to save energy.
➤Contact the service center
or manufacturer if you want
to repair the air conditioner.
➤Do not place any obstacles
in front of the unit.
Make sure that the unit is
correctly ventilated at all
times: Do not place clothing
or other materials over it.
DURING OPERATION
➤Do not drink the water from
the air conditioner. ➤Avoid cold and hot air reaching to person, pet or a
plant directly for a long time.
➤Avoid the water from getting
into the air conditioner.
➤Do not use the air conditioner
for a long time in a closed room
or in a place where there’s a
baby or an old person.
➤Do not step on the air
conditioner or put heavy
object on it.
➤Do not open the inlet grille
while the air conditioner is
working.
➤If you hear strange sounds,
smell something burning or
see smoke coming out from
the unit, unplug the air
conditioner immediately and
call a contact center.
- Potential risk of fire or
electric shock.
➤Do not give excessive
shock to the remote control
or disassemble it on your
own discretion.
➤Do not touch the pipes
connected to the air
conditioner.
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CAUTION
DURING OPERATION
➤Do not use the air
conditioner to maintain the
machine,food, pet, plant or
cosmetics.
➤Do not give excessive shock
to the air conditioner.
OTHERS
➤Be sure that the air filter not
to be exposed to direct
sunlight.
➤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.
➤The maximum input power
& current is measured
according to the IEC
standard and the input
power & current is measured
according ISO standard.
➤Turn off the air conditioner
and if the fan stops to
operate, clean the air
conditioner.
➤Do not clean the air
conditioner by spraying water
directly or with benzene,
thinner or alcohol.
➤The surface of the heat
exchanger is sharp, so be
careful of it when cleaning.
➤Be sure to insert the air
filter. ➤Dispose of the packaging material in accordance with
the local requirements.
➤All of the manufacturing and
packaging materials used
for your new appliance are
compatible with the
environment and can be
recycled.
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Contents
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REPARING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■ Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
■ View of the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
■ Remote Control-Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
■ Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
■ Inserting the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
■ Operating Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
■ Using the Control Panel on the Indoor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
■ Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
◆ O PERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■ Cooling Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
■ Heating Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
■ Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
■ Changing the Room Temperature Quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
■ Operating to the Long Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
■ Removing Excess Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
■ Airing Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
◆ P ROGRAMMING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■ Setting the Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
■ Other Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
◆ R ECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■ Operating Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
■ Temperature and Humidity Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
■ Cleaning Your Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
■ Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
◆ T ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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View of the Unit
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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
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.
To open the grille
◆Hold the
upper
part of the
grille, then
pull it slightly
forward.
Fan speed
Timer indicator
Operating mode indicators
(Cool, Heat, Auto, Dry, Fan) Outdoor operating indicator
Air Swing button
Operation mode selection button
Fan speed adjustment button
Remote control sensor
Lock function indicator Long function indicator
Turbo function indicator
Defrost 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
Operation mode selection button
(Cool, Heat, Auto, Dry, Fan)
Turbo/Long function button
(Only in the Cool mode)
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.
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Inserting the Remote Control Batteries
Operating Preparation
Using the Control Panel on the Indoor Unit
Using the Remote Control
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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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
You can operate with the indoor unit when you do not wish to or cannot
operate the air conditioner with the remote control.
You can : Adapt the On/Off, Temperature, Fan Speed, Operation Mode and
Air Swing settings to your specific requirements.
For example :Remote control is broken or lost.
All air conditioner features except Lock function can be controlled from
your seat by using the remote control.
You can : Adapt the Turbo, Long function and Fan Speed, Timer settings
to your specific requirements.
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the remote control.
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Cooling Your Room
You must select the Cool mode if you wish to adjust the :
◆Cooling temperature
◆Fan speed when cooling
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.
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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 65OF( 18OC) and 86OF (30OC ) inclusive.
Result: ◆Each time you press the buttons:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1
O
F(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 reaches 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
High
Turbo
4
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 20.
5
1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result: ◆The power indicator on the control panel comes on.
◆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:
◆Switched on
◆Stopped
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
IMPORTANT
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Heating Your Room
You must select the Heat mode if you wish to adjust the :
◆Heating temperature
◆Fan speed when heating
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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 Heat mode.
2
You can change modes at any time.
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You can't control the airflow direction when the fan doesn't operate.
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To adjust the temperature, press the buttons on the remote control or
but-
tons on the control panel one or more times until the required temperature is
displayed. Possible temperatures are between
61
O
F( 16°C) and 86
O
F( 30°C) inclusive.
Result: ◆Each time you press the buttons:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1
O
F(1°C).
- The indoor unit beeps.
◆The air conditioner starts heating, provided that the room
temperature is lower than the selected temperature.
◆For the first 3~5 minutes, the fan may not operate to prevent
the cool air from running out of the indoor unit.
◆If the room temperature reachs the set temperature, the air
conditioner stops heating, but the fan is still operating.
◆The Defrost indicator( ) appears when frost forms on the outdoor
unit and disappears automatically after removing frost.
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
High
4
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 20.
5
1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result: ◆The power indicator on the control panel comes on.
◆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:
◆Switched on
◆Stopped
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
IMPORTANT
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Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode
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You can start the air conditioner in the Automatic mode.
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
◆ You can change modes at any time.
◆If the indoor temperature is higher than
74
O
F( 24°C), the air
conditioner operates in the Cool mode. If the indoor
temperature is lower than
68
O
F( 20°C), the air conditioner
operates in the Heat mode.
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To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 20.
3
◆ Cooling operation
◆ Heating operation
1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result: ◆The power indicator on the control panel comes on.
◆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:
◆Switched on
◆Stopped
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
IMPORTANT
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Changing the Room Temperature Quickly
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The Turbo function is used to Cool / Auto(Cool) your room as quickly as possible.
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: 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.
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.
◆You can't select the Turbo and Long function simultaneously.
3
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 20.
4
1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result: ◆The power indicator on the control panel comes on.
◆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:
◆Switched on
◆Stopped
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
IMPORTANT
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Operating to the Long Distance
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The Long function is used to Cool / Auto(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.
2
To adjust the temperature, press the buttons one or more times until the
required temperature is displayed. Possible temperatures are between
65
O
F(18°C) and 86
O
F(30°C) inclusive.
Result: ◆Each time you press the buttons:
- The temperature is adjusted by
1
O
F(
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 vertically, refer to page 20.
5You can't control the airflow direction horizontally in the Long function.
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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 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
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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.
The fan speed is selected automatically( : Automatic).
4
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 20.
5
To adjust the temperature, press the buttons one or more times until the
required temperature is displayed. Possible temperatures are between
65
O
F(18°C) and 86
O
F(30°C) inclusive.
Result: ◆Each time you press the buttons:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1
O
F(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 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 Dry mode.
2
You can change modes at any time.
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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 power indicator on the control panel comes on.
◆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:
◆Switched on
◆Stopped
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
IMPORTANT
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 20.
4
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
Low
High
Turbo
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Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically
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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.
2
◆ You can't control the airflow direction horizontally in the Long Function.
◆ You can't control the airflow direction when the fan doesn't
operate in the Heat mode.
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RECOMMENDATION When... Adjust the blade to face...
Cooling Upwards.
Heating Downwards.
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