Samsung AQT18PJG Series User manual

USER’S
MANUAL
AQT18PJG Series
AQT24P6G Series
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DB98-25307A(1)
Split-type Room Air Conditioner
(Cooling and Heating)
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Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions must be taken when using your air conditioner.
WARNING
◆ 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 installa tion
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
7m from the air conditioner. (If applicable)
◆ 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.
◆ 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.
DURING OPERATION
OTHERS
DISPOSING 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
◆ PREPARING 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 YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■ Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
■ Cooling Your Room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
■ Heating Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
■ Changing the Room Temperature Quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
■ Removing Excess Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
■ Airing Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
■ Selecting Energy Saving Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
■ Generating Anion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
◆ PROGRAMMING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■ Setting the On Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
■ Setting the Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
■ Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
◆ RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■ Operating Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
■ Temperature and Humidity Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
■ Operating Your Air Conditioner Without the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . 22
■ Solving Common Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
■ Cleaning Your Air Conditioner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
■ Cleaning Deodorizing and Bio Filters (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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View of the Unit
Indoor Unit
Air filter
(under the grille) Air flow blades
(outlet)
Remote control sensor
On/Off switch
Timer indicator
Fan speed setting
Sleep Timer indicator
Operation indicator
Set temperature &
Room temperature
Anion indicator
◆ If you want to turn on/off the display during operation,
press the button on the remote control.
◆ The room temperature sensor senses air temperature around
the sensor, and shows the temperature on the display.
Note
Auto grille Air inlet Room temperature sensor
The design and shape are subject to change according to the model.
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View of the Unit
Outdoor Unit AQT18PJG Series
Air Inlet (Rear)
Air Outlet
Connection Valve
Air Inlet (Rear)
Air Outlet
Connection Valve
Outdoor Unit AQT24P6G Series
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Remote Control - Buttons and Display
Remote control
transmission indicator
Sleep mode
On/Off button
Mode selection button
(AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN, HEAT)
Fan speed adjustment button
Turbo button
On Timer button
Off Timer button
Fan speed
Anion indicator
On Timer setting
Battery discharge indicator
Off Timer setting
Energy saving
Anion button
Sleep button
Energy saving button
Swing button
Timer Set/Cancel button
Temperature adjustment
buttons
Temperature setting
Air flow direction
Turbo mode
Operating mode
( AUTO, COOL, DRY,
FAN, HEAT)
Digital On/Off button
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Getting Started
You have just purchased a split type air conditioner and it has been
installed by your installation specialist.
Your User’s Manual 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 3 different symbols:
PRESS PUSH HOLD DOWN
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Inserting the Remote Control Batteries
You must insert or replace the remote control batteries when :
◆ You purchase the air conditioner
◆ The remote control does not work correctly
◆ Use 2 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.
Note
1
Push the battery cover on the rear of the remote control with your thumb in
the direction of the arrow and remove it.
2
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.
3
Close the cover by sliding it back until it clicks into place.
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Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode
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 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.
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 3 minutes.
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 AUTO mode.
Note You can change modes at any time.
CAUTION
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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
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.
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 3 minutes.
2
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.
Note You can change modes at any time.
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 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.
4Select the fan speed by pressing the
button one or more times until
the required setting is displayed:
Automatic (rotated : )
Low
Medium
High
Turbo (maximum)
Result: Each time you press the
button, the indoor unit beeps.
5To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 17.
CAUTION
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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
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.
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
It will start up normally after 3 minutes.
2
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 HEAT mode.
Note You can change modes at any time.
3To adjust the temperature, press the
button one or more times until
the required temperature is displayed.
Possible temperatures are between 16°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 heating, provided that the room
temperature is lower than the desired temperature
(selected temperature+3°C).
◆ If the room temperature reaches the set temperature, the air
conditioner stops heating, but the fan is still operating.
4Select the fan speed by pressing the
button one or more times until
the required setting is displayed:
Automatic (rotated : )
Low
Medium
High
Result:
◆ Each time you press the button , the indoor unit beeps.
◆ For the first three to five minutes, the fan operates
very slowly until the air has been sufficiently warmed. Once
the correct temperature has been reached, the fan is
automatically set to the required speed.
5To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 17.
CAUTION
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Changing the Room Temperature Quickly
The Turbo cooling/heating function is used to cool or heat your room as quick ly
as possible.
Example : 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 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 or heats the room as quickly as pos sible.
◆ 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 AUTO 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.
4
To control the direction of the air flow, 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 (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.
The air conditioner is fitted with a protection mecha nism to
prevent the unit from being damaged when it is started
immediately after being:
◆ Plugged in
◆ Stopped
It will start up normally after 3 minutes.
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.
Note You can change modes at any time.
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 humid ity;
the quantity of air is adjusted automatically.
4To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 17.
CAUTION
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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.
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.
Note You can change modes at any time.
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 page 17.
Airing Your Room
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Selecting Energy Saving Mode
If you wish to save energy when using your air conditioner, select the Energy
saving mode with the Energy saving button.
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.
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 3 minutes.
2Select COOL mode by pressing
the button .
Note You can select the Energy saving mode only in COOL mode.
3Press the
button.
Result: ◆
The indoor unit beeps.
◆ The air conditioner runs in the Energy saving mode.
◆ The outer air flow blade moves up and down.
◆ To stop the Energy saving mode, press the button .
4To adjust the temperature, press the
button one or more times until
the required temperature is displayed. Possible temperatures are between
26°C and 30°C inclusive.
Note If you want to adjust temperature under 26°C, cancel the
Energy saving mode before adjusting the temperature.
5To select the fan speed, press the
button one or more times until the
required setting is displayed.
6To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 17.
CAUTION
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Generating Anion
The air conditioner can generate anion with an ionizer in the indoor unit.
Since it is an additional function, you can select it any mode, even when the
air conditioner is turned off.
1Press the button.
Result:
◆ The air conditioner generates anion.
◆ The indoor unit beeps.
Note If you press the button during off, the air conditioner will
turn on automatically and generate anion in the Fan mode with
Low fan speed.
2If you wish to stop the Anion function, 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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Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically
Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally
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 blade is adjusted vertically.
RECOMMENDATION When... Adjust the blade to face...
Cooling Upwards.
Heating Downwards.
2If you want the blade to move up and down automatically when the
air conditioner is operating, press the button.
Result: The blade move up and down, around the base position set.
3
To stop the blade moving up and down, press the button again.
Note If you switch the air conditioner... Then the blade is...
Off Closed completely.
On again
Set to the initial position powered.
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.
1Adjust each set of inner blades to the required position, by pushing or
pulling them sideways.
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Setting the On Timer
To Cancel 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.
1To set the operating time, press the button one or more times until the
required time is displayed. Possible time is between 0.5 hour and
24 hours inclusive.
2Press 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.
3To 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.
Press the (Set/Cancel) button.
Note If you press the (Set/Cancel) when the Off Timer is set,
the Off Timer is also cancelled.
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Setting the Off Timer
To Cancel 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.
1To set the operating time, press the button one or more times until the
required time is displayed. Possible time is between 0.5 hour and
24 hours inclusive.
2Press 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.
3To select an operating mode in advance, press
the button until the
desired mode is displayed at the top of the remote control.
Example If you would like to turn the air conditioner on after 2 hours
and to operate it for 2 hours:
1. Press
the button until ‘2.0 Hr’ is displayed.
2. Press
the (Set/Cancel) button.
3. Press
the button until ‘4.0 Hr’ is displayed.
4. Press
the (Set/Cancel) button.
Note You can see or change the setting mode and/or the temperature by
pressing the button or the button after setting the Off timer.
Press the (Set/Cancel) button.
Note If you press the (Set/Cancel) when the On Timer is set,
the On Timer is also cancelled.
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Setting the Sleep Timer
To Cancel the Sleep Timer
If you no longer wish to use the Sleep Timer that you have set, you can cancel
it at any time.
1Press the button.
Result: ◆ The indoor unit beeps.
◆ The is no longer displayed.
◆ The air conditioner operates normally.
The Sleep Timer can be used when you are cooling or heating your room to
switch the air conditioner off automatically after a period of 6 hours.
Note If you wish to switch the unit off at a specific time,
refer to page 19.
1Make sure that you have selected either COOL or HEAT mode.
2Press the button.
Result: ◆ The indoor unit beeps.
◆ The air conditioner will be controlled as indicated in the
illustrations below.
Cooling The desired temperature is
increased by 1°C every hour.
When it has been increased
by 2°C (after 2 hours), the
temperature is maintained
for 4 hours.
Heating The desired temperature is
decreased by 1°C every hour.
When it has been decreased
by 2°C (after 2 hours), the
temperature is maintained
for 4 hours.
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