Samsung AQV12J Series User manual

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Split-type Air Conditioner
(Cooling and Heating)
DB98-27555A(1)
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contact the SAMSUNG customer care center.
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USER’S MANUAL
AQV09J Series
AQV12J Series
AQV18J Series
AQV24J Series
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Safety Precautions
You should take the following safety precautions when using your air conditioner.
WARNING
 Do not repair the air conditioner at your discretion.
It is recommended to contact a service center directly.
 Never spill any kind of liquid on the air conditioner.
If this happens, unplug or turn off the air conditioner and contact an autho-
rized service center.
 Do not insert anything between the airflow blades to prevent damage of
the inner fan and consequent injury. Keep children away from the air condi-
tioner.
Do not place any obstacles in front of the air conditioner.
 Do not spray any kind of liquid into the indoor unit. If this happens,
turn off the breaker and contact a service center.
 Make sure that the air conditioner is well ventilated at all times:
Do not place a cloth or other materials over it.
 Remove the batteries if you don’t use the remote control for a long time.
(If applicable)
 Use the remote control within 23ft(7m) from the indoor unit. (If applicable)
DURING OPERATION
 Never store or load the air conditioner upside down or sideways to
prevent the damage of the compressor.
 Young children or infirm persons should be always supervised when they
use the air conditioner.
 Max current is measured according to IEC standard for safety.
Current is measured according to ISO standard for energy efficiency.
OTHERS
 Before throwing out the air conditioner, remove the batteries from the
remote control.
 When you dispose of the air conditioner, consult your dealer. If pipes are
removed incorrectly, refrigerant may blow out and cause air
pollution. When it contacts with your skin, it can cause skin injury.
 The package of the air conditioner should be recycled or disposed properly
for environmental reasons.
DISPOSING OF THE UNIT
• If you don’t follow the safety precautions, you may get the risk of an electric shock,
injury or death. • The manufacturer or qualified service personnel must install this
air conditioner. • Unplug the electric power before repairing, installing or cleaning.
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Contents
 PREPARATION
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Name of Each Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Remote Control - Buttons and Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Inserting the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
 OPERATION
Selecting the Auto Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Selecting the Cool Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Selecting the Heat Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Selecting the Dry Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Selecting the Fan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting the Turbo Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Selecting the Energy Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting the Airflow Direction Vertically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting the Airflow Direction Horizontally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the 1 Hour Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the On Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selecting Good Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
Operating Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Temperature and Humidity Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Operating Your Air Conditioner Without the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cleaning Your Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning Deodorizing and Bio Filter (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ....
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Name of Each Part
The design and shape can be changed according to the model.
Indoor Unit
Air Inlet
Temperature sensor
Air flow blades
(outlet)
Turbo indicator (RED)
Operation indicator (GREEN)
Timer indicator (GREEN)
Air filter
(under the grille)
On/Off button
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Name of Each Part
Outdoor Unit AQV09JSeries
Air Outlet
Connection Valve
(Inside)
Air Inlet (Rear)
AQV12JSeries
AQV18JSeries
Air Outlet
Air Inlet (Rear)
Connection Valve
(Inside)
AQV24JSeries
Outdoor Unit
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Remote Control - Buttons and Display
Energy Saving button
Good Sleep button
Mode selection button
(AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN, HEAT)
On Timer button
Off Timer button
1 Hour Timer indicator
On Timer indicator
Off Timer indicator
Turbo function indicator
Sleep mode indicator
Energy saving indicator
Power(On/Off) button
Temperature adjustment button
Transmission indicator
Temperature and Timer setting
Turbo button
1 Hour Timer button
Battery life indicator
Battery check button
Timer Set/Cancel button
Fan speed & Silence indicator
Airflow direction
Fan speed adjustment
button & Silence mode button
Airflow control button
Operation modes indicator
( AUTO, COOL, DRY,
FAN, HEAT)
Each mode indicator shows the current setting and the battery life.
You can check the battery life by pressing the button.
 The number of the battery life indicator means the remaining battery life.
Replace the batteries when only one battery life indicator remains.
Note
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Inserting the Remote Control Batteries
Remove the battery cover in the rear of the remote control by pushing
it with your thumb.
1
Insert two batteries, respecting the polarities as indicated by
the + and - symbols.
2
Close the cover by sliding it back in its place.
3
You must insert or replace the remote control batteries when:
 You purchase the air conditioner
 The remote control does not work correctly
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.
Note
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Getting Start
The User’s Manual provides you valuable information about your air conditioner.
Please read this manual carefully before using the air conditioner.
It will help you take full advantage of the unit's features.
You have already seen the basic description of the unit on pages from 4 to 6.
Starting up with the next page, 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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Selecting the Auto Mode
You can select the Auto mode if you want to cool or heat your room automati-
cally. You can adjust the temperature and the fan speed in
this mode.
1If necessary, press the button.
Result:  The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
 The air conditioner starts up in the mode you selected last.
 The indoor unit beeps.
You can change modes at any time.
Note
Press the button on the remote control until is displayed.
Result:
 The indoor unit beeps each time you press the button.
 The air conditioner runs in the Auto mode.
 The Auto mode cools or heats the room depending on
the set temperature.
 The air conditioner changes the Cool or Heat mode automatically
depending on the current temperature during operation.
2
Press the button to adjust the temperature until the required
temperature is displayed.
You can set the temperature between 61°F(16°C) and 86°F(30°C).
Result: Each time you press the button:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1°F
- The indoor unit beeps
3
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Selecting the Cool Mode
You can select the Cool mode if you want to cool your room.
You can adjust the temperature and the fan speed when cooling.
1
To control the airflow direction, refer to page 16.
5
You can change modes at any time.Note
Press the button on the remote control until is displayed.
Result:  The indoor unit beeps each time you press the button.
 The air conditioner runs in the Cool mode.
2
Press the button to adjust the temperature until the required
temperature is displayed.
You can set the temperature between 61°F(16°C) and 86°F(30°C).
Result:  Each time you press the button:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1°F
- The indoor unit beeps
 If the room temperature is higher than the selected
temperature, the air conditioner starts cooling.
 If the room temperature reaches the set temperature, the air
conditioner stops cooling, but the fan operates consistently.
3
Press the button to select the fan speed until the required setting is
displayed.
Automatic (rotated : )
Silence mode
Low
Medium
High
Maximum
4
Result: Each time you press the button, the indoor unit
beeps.
If necessary, press the button.
Result:  The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
 The air conditioner starts up in the mode you selected last.
 The indoor unit beeps.
Note Silence mode( ) makes the noise quieter during
operating the indoor unit in the Cool mode.
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Selecting the Heat Mode
Result:  Each time you press the button, the indoor unit beeps.
  For the first 3~5 minutes, the fan may not operate to prevent
the cool air from running out of the indoor unit.
It helps to warm the air in your room sufficiently.
You can select the Heat mode if you want to heat your room.
You can adjust the temperature and the fan speed when heating.
1
To control the airflow direction, refer to page 16.
5
You can change modes at any time.Note
Press the button on the remote control until is displayed.
Result:  The indoor unit beeps each time you press the button.
 The air conditioner runs in the Heat mode.
2
Press the button to adjust the temperature until the required
temperature is displayed.
You can set the temperature between 61°F(16°C) and 86°F(30°C).
Result:  Each time you press the button:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1°F
- The indoor unit beeps
 If the room temperature reaches 9°F higher than the set tempera-
ture, the air conditioner stops heating, but the fan operates consis-
tently.
 If the room temperature reaches 5°F lower than the set
temperature, the air conditioner starts heating again.
3
Press the button to select the fan speed until the required setting is
displayed.
Automatic (rotated : )
Silence mode
Low
Medium
High
Maximum
4
If necessary, press the button.
Result:  The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
 The air conditioner starts up in the mode you selected last.
 The indoor unit beeps.
Note Silence mode( ) makes the noise quieter during
operating the indoor unit in the Heat mode.
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Selecting the Dry Mode
To control the airflow direction, refer to page 16.
4
You can select the Dry mode if you want to dehumidify your room.
You can adjust the temperature in this mode.
1
2
3
You can change modes at any time.Note
Press the button on the remote control until is displayed.
Result:  The indoor unit beeps each time you press the button.
 The air conditioner runs in the Dry mode.
Press the button to adjust the temperature until the required
temperature is displayed.
You can set the temperature between 61°F(16°C) and 86°F(30°C).
Result:  Each time you press the button:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1°F
- The indoor unit beeps
 The air conditioner starts dehumidifying and the fan speed is
adjusted automatically.
If necessary, press the button.
Result:  The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
 The air conditioner starts up in the mode you selected last.
 The indoor unit beeps.
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Selecting the Fan Mode
You can select the Fan mode if you want to ventilate your room.
It helps to refresh the air in your room. You can adjust the fan speed in this
mode.
To control the airflow direction, refer to page 16.
4
3
You can change modes at any time.Note
Press the button on the remote control until is displayed.
Result:
 The indoor unit beeps each time you press the button.
 The air conditioner runs in the Fan mode.
 The temperature is set automatically.
2
1
Press the
button to select the fan speed until the required setting is
displayed.
Low
Medium
High
Result: Each time you press the button, the indoor unit
beeps.
If necessary, press the button.
Result:  The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
 The air conditioner starts up in the mode you selected last.
 The indoor unit beeps.
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Selecting the Turbo Function
You can select the Turbo Function if you want to cool or heat your room in the
fastest way. After the 30 - minute operation with the
maximum setting, it returns to the previous setting.
Press the button.
Result:  The temperature and fan settings are adjusted automatically.
 The air conditioner cools or heats the room as quickly as possible.
 After 30 minutes, the air conditioner is reset automatically to the
previous setting.
 You can select the Turbo function in the Auto, Cool and Heat mode.
If you select this function in the Dry or Fan mode, the mode changes to
the Auto mode.
To control the airflow direction, refer to page 16.
4
2
Press the button again to stop the Turbo Function before the end of the
30-minute period.
Result: The air conditioner is reset automatically to the previous setting.
3
1If necessary, press the button.
Result:  The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
 The air conditioner starts up in the mode you selected last.
 The indoor unit beeps.
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Selecting the Energy Saving Function
You can select the Energy Saving Function to save energy when
cooling or heating.
Press the button to select the fan speed until the required
setting is displayed.
Press the button.
Result:
 The indoor unit beeps.
 The air conditioner runs in the Energy saving mode.
 The outer airflow blade moves up and down.
 To stop the Energy saving mode, press the again.
2
4
To control the airflow direction, refer to page 16.
5
Press the button to adjust the temperature until the required
temperature is displayed.
3
1
You can select the Energy saving mode only in the Cool
and Heat mode.
Note
If necessary, press the button.
Result:  The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
 The air conditioner starts up in the mode you selected last.
 The indoor unit beeps.
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Adjusting the Airflow Direction Vertically
Adjusting the Airflow Direction Horizontally
Note If you turn the air conditioner... Then the blade...
off is closed completely.
on set to the default position.
You can adjust the airflow direction vertically. The outer airflow
blade moves up and down to increase the efficiency of the cooling
or heating operation.
Press the button until the required direction is set.
Result: The outer blade is adjusted vertically.
1
Press the button to move the blade up and down automatically during
operation.
2
Press the button again to stop the blade moving up and down.
3
You can adjust the airflow direction horizontally with your hands. The inner
blades with small fins moves the air to the required
direction.
Adjust the inner blades by moving them to left or right.
1
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Note If you turn the air conditioner... Then the blade...
off is closed completely.
on set to the default position.
Setting the 1 Hour Timer
You can set the 1 Hour Timer to turn off the air conditioner automatically after
an hour. It is the quick and convenient way using only one button.
To cancel the 1 Hour Timer
Press the button until the indicator appears on the remote control.
Result:  The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
 The air conditioner turns off after an hour automatically.
1
Press the button to cancel the 1 Hour Timer.
Result:
 The indoor unit beeps.
 The indicator is no longer displayed.
 The air conditioner operates normally.
Press the button until the desired mode is displayed at the remote control
to select the mode after setting the 1 Hour Timer.
Result: The air conditioner operates in the selected mode for an hour.
2
If you set the 1 Hour Timer when the air conditioner is turned off, the air
conditioner turns on and operates for an hour.
Note
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Setting the On Timer
You can set the On Timer to turn on the air conditioner automatically
at the appointed time. You can set the time from 1 hour to 24 hours.
Press the button to complete the setting.
Result:
 The remaining time is displayed.
 The timer indicator stops blinking.
 The selected mode and the temperature on the display disappear
after 10 seconds.
 The air conditioner turns on automatically at the appointed time
and the On Timer setting disappears.
2
Press the button until the desired mode is displayed at the top of the
remote control to select the mode in advance.
Result: The air conditioner operates in the selected mode when it is turned
on.
3
Press the button until the required time is displayed to set the On Timer. You
can set the time between 1 hour and 24 hours.
1
If you don’t use the remote control after setting the On Timer,
it turns off automatically after 25 hours.
Note
If you press the button, both the On Timer and the Off Timer are
canceled.
Note
Press the button to cancel the On Timer.
To Cancel the On Timer
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Setting the Off Timer
You can set the Off Timer to turn off the air conditioner automatically
at the appointed time. You can set the time from 1 hour to 24 hours.
You can check or change the mode and/or the temperature by
pressing the button or the button after setting the
Off Timer.
Note
Press the button to complete the setting.
Result:
 The remaining time is displayed.
 The timer indicator stops blinking.
 The air conditioner turns off automatically at the appointed time
and the Off Timer setting disappears.
2
Press the button until the required time is displayed to set the Off Timer. You
can set the time between 1 hour and 24 hours.
1
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 Hr’ is displayed.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the
button until ‘4 Hr’ is displayed.
4. Press the button.
Example
If you press the button, both the On Timer and the Off Timer are
canceled.
Note
Press the button to cancel the Off Timer.
To Cancel the Off Timer
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Selecting Good Sleep Mode
Good Sleep mode helps users to fall asleep well after going to bed whether
being too hot to sleep or being awakened by coldness. The Good Sleep mode can
be selected only when the air conditioner is switched on in cool/heat mode.
1If necessary, press the button.
Result:  The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
 The air conditioner starts up in the mode you selected last.
 The indoor unit beeps.
2
Press the button to select or mode.
Result:  The indoor unit beeps each time you press the button.
 The air conditioner runs in cool or heat mode.
3
Press the button until the indicator appears on the remote control.
- In the case of adjusting time

Press the button to adjust desired operation time from 1 to 12 hours.
Good Sleep mode will automatically stop after the set time.

Press the button.
Result: In the case of adjusting the extra time for Good Sleep mode,you
should press the button within 10 seconds.If you do not press
the button within 10 seconds.Good Sleep mode will
automatically stop in 8-hour operation.
4Press the
button to adjust the temperature until the required
temperature is displayed.
You can set the temperature between 61°F(16°C) and 86°F(30°C).
Result:  Each time you press the button:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1°F
- The indoor unit beeps
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