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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