Samsung AR-EC03E User manual

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Air conditioner
User manual
Wireless Remote Control AR-EC03E/EH03E/EC03M/EH03M
࡙Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Product.
࡙Before operating this unit, please read this user manual carefully and retain it for future
reference.
DB68-07614A-00

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Contents
Safety Information 3
Safety Information 3
At a Glance 5
Preparation 5
Checking the package contents ࡙Inserting batteries ࡙Installing the remote control holder
Remote Control Operation 6
Operation modes ࡙Controlling temperature ࡙
Controlling fan speed ࡙Controlling air flow direction
Power Smart Features 7
Cooling Operation 7
Cool mode ࡙Wind-Free Cooling function
Dehumidifying Operation 9
Dry mode
Air Purifying Operation 9
S-Plasma Ion function
Heating Operation 10
Heat mode (compatible model: AR-EH03E/EH03M)
Quick Smart Features 10
Auto mode ࡙Fan mode ࡙Turbo function ࡙Quiet function ࡙
Long reach function ࡙Beep sound function ࡙Display lighting function ࡙
Controlling the indoor units individually ࡙Clean function ࡙
Clearing the filter-cleaning reminder ࡙Controlling the air flow direction individually
Motion Detection Feature 13
Indirect function with Motion detection feature
࡙
Direct function with the Motion detection feature
Energy-Saving Operation 14
Timed on/Timed off function ࡙good’sleep function
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not
be disposed of with other household waste at the end of theirworking life. Where marked, the chemical
symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels
in EC Directive 2006/66.

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Safety Information
Safety Information
This content is intended to protect the user’s safety and prevent property damage. Please read it carefully for
correct use of the product.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
Follow directions.
Do NOT attempt.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.
Unplug the appliance.
Do NOT disassemble.
FOR INSTALLATION
WARNING
The installation of this product must be performed by a qualified technician.
࡙Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, product malfunction, explosion, or injury.
Do not install this product near a heater, or inflammable material. Do not install this product in a
humid, oily or dusty location, in a location exposed to direct sunlight and water (rain drops). Do not
install this product in a location where gas may leak.
࡙Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
CAUTION
Install the product on a hard and level place that can support its weight.
࡙If the place cannot support its weight, the product may fall down and it may cause product damage.

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FOR OPERATION
WARNING
If the product generates a strange noise, a burning smell or smoke, unplug the product immediately
and contact your nearest service centre.
࡙Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the product yourself.
࡙Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, product malfunction, or injury.
CAUTION
Do not allow water to enter the product.
࡙Failing to do so may result in fire or explosion.
Do not operate the product with wet hands.
࡙Failing to do so may result in electric shock.
Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the product.
࡙As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock, fire, or product malfunction.
Do not give a strong impact to the product and do not disassemble the product.
After replacing remote control batteries, make sure to keep the old batteries out of reach of children.
࡙If your child has swallowed a battery, immediately contact a doctor for assistance.
When replacing batteries, exercise caution to ensure that your skin does not come into contact with
battery liquid.
࡙Battery liquid is harmful to the human body.
Do not use this product for other purposes.
࡙This product is designed to be used only for a system air conditioner.
Do not press the buttons with any sharp objects.
࡙Failing to do so may result in electric shock or part damage.
Do not clean the product by spraying water directly onto it. Do not use benzene, thinner, alcohol or
acetone to clean the product.
࡙Failing to do so may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock, or fire.

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At a GlanceAt a Glance At a Glance
Checking the package contents
Item Quantity Shape
Wireless remote
control 1
Battery
(AAA 1.5 V) 2
M4 x L16
screw 2
Remote control
holder 1
User Manual 1
Inserting batteries
࡙If the (Low battery) indicator appears on the
remote control display, replace the batteries with
two new AAA 1.5V batteries.
Installing the remote control holder
1 Choose a location on the wall where to install the
remote control holder.
2 Mark the two spots for fastening the two M4 x
L16 screws. Then drill the two holes.
3 Fasten the screws through the holes to fix the
remote control holder in place.
NOTE
࡙Installation location requirements:
ࣚAvoid locations exposed to direct sunlight.
ࣚAvoid locations where the holder is covered by
objects such as curtains.
ࣚChoose a location that is at least 1 m away from
a TV or stereo system.
࡙If the remote control will not be used for an
extended period of time remove the batteries and
store them separately.
Preparation

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Remote Control Operation
You can use the air conditioner easily by selecting a mode and then by controlling the temperature, fan speed, and
air flow direction. For remote control buttons related to each operation, see the pages at the front of this manual.
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Operation modes
You can change the current mode between Auto,
Cool, Dry, Fan, and Heat by pressing the button.
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Controlling temperature
You can control the temperature in each mode as
follows:
Mode Temperature control
Auto/
Cool/
Dry
Adjust by 1 ইC (1 ঔ) between
18 ইC (65 ঔ) and 30 ইC (86 ঔ).
Fan You cannot control the temperature.
Heat Adjust by 1 ইC (1 ঔ) between
16 ইC (61 ঔ) and 30 ইC (86 ঔ).
You can switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit
indications on the remote control.

Press and hold for
3 or more seconds.
NOTE
࡙The temperature indications on the indoor unit are
not switched.
࡙This function is canceled when the remote control
batteries are replaced. In this case, run this function
again.
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Controlling fan speed
You can select the following fan speeds in each mode:
Mode Available fan speeds
Auto/
Dry (Auto)
Cool/
Heat (Auto), (Low), (Med), (High)
Fan (Low), (Med), (High)
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Controlling airflow direction
You can change air flow direction to eithervertical or
horizontal.
In operation

or
NOTE
࡙To lock a specific air flow direction, press either the
or button when the air flow blades are in the
intended position.
࡙Duct-type indoor units do not come with a vertical
air flow direction.
࡙If you press the button on a 360-cassette indoor
unit, the indicator display changes as follows.
Press
count
Controlling
air flow
direction
Indicator
1Swing
2Spot
3Swing
4Mid
5Swing
6Wide
࢘The indication may vary depending on the
previously used mode.
࡙The individual air flow direction control function,
which is available on the 360 cassettes only, can
be operated with a 360-cassette wireless remote
control (AR-KH00E, AR-KH00U) only.

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Cool mode
Use the Cool mode to stay cool in hot weather.
 
Select Cool.
NOTE
࡙For comfort, keep the temperature difference
between the indoor and outdoor air within 5°C (9°F)
in the Cool mode.
࡙To cool your room quickly, select a low temperature
and a high fan speed.
࡙To save energy, select a high temperature and a low
fan speed.
࡙As the indoor temperature approaches the set
temperature, the compressor will operate at a low
speed to save energy.
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Wind-Free Cooling function
Use the Wind-Free Cooling function to enjoy mild
cool breeze exuding from fine holes on the Wind-
Free panel with the air flow blade closed, instead of
getting cool wind directly. The automated control
of the temperature and fan speed according to the
indoor temperatures keeps your room cool and
pleasant.
In the Cool, Dry,
or Fan mode

NOTE
࡙To cancel this function, press the button again.
࡙If the Wind-Free Cooling function is cancelled, the air
conditioner returns to the original fan speed.
࡙You can adjust the set temperature during the
Wind-Free Cooling function, and recommended set
temperatures are 24 to 26 °C (75 to 79 ঔ).
However, you cannot change the set temperature in
the Fan mode.
࡙You can use the Wind-Free Cooling function when
the Cool, Dry, or Fan mode is running.
࡙If the room temperature goes high because of rise
of external temperature, heat from cooking, or other
reason, operate the Wind-Free Cooling function after
operating in the Cool mode.
࡙If you select the Wind-free Cooling function in the
Fan mode, the compressor stops working so that
cool air does not come out. However, mild breeze
comes out and starts to clean the air in the room.
The smart and powerful cooling functions of the Samsung air conditioner keep an enclosed space cool and comfortable.
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࡙During the Wind-Free Cooling operation, the cold
air may be intermittently weakened depending on
the temperature and humidity in the room. But
the Wind-Free air currents are maintained and
the weakened cold air is immediately recovered,
consequently keeping the room comfortable.
(During the Wind-Free Cooling operation, the air flow
blades may open to control the indoor air currents
smoothly, depending on the installation settings.
In this case, as soon as the indoor temperature and
humidity change, the air flow blades are closed and
the Wind-Free Cooling operation restarts. For more
information on the installation settings, see "Setting
the indoor unit addresses and the installation
options" in the installation manual of the indoor
unit.)
Change of the air flow blade by temperature
and humidity
Indoor
temperature
and
humidity
Low High
Breeze is
blown via
the micro
holes on
the air flow
blades
Breeze is
blown via
the micro
holes
on the
air flow
blades
Breeze
comes
from the air
flow blade
depending
on the
setting
Air flow
blade Closed Closed
(default)
Opened
(according
to setting)
࡙When the Wind-Free Cooling function runs while
sleeping, you may feel cold air if the air conditioner
is installed over the bed. In this case, set the desired
temperature higher than the normal setting
temperature.
࡙If you select the Wind-Free Cooling function while
such functions as Turbo, Quiet, Long reach, an Air
flow direction ( , ) or good’sleep are running,
these functions are cancelled.

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Dry mode
Use the Dry mode in rainy or humid weather.
 
Select Dry.
NOTE
࡙You cannot change fan speed in the Dry mode.
࡙The greater the difference between the set
temperature and the current temperature is, the
greater the amount of air that is dehumidified is.
The dehumidifying function of the Samsung air conditioner keeps an enclosed space dry and comfortable.
Dehumidifying Operation
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S-Plasma Ion function
Use the S-Plasma Ion function to purify your room
with negative ions produced by the air conditioner.
This function is available in the Auto, Cool, Dry, Fan,
and Heat modes.
In the Auto, Cool, Dry, Fan
or Heat mode
 

Select

NOTE
࡙To cancel the S-Plasma Ion function, press the
button again.
࡙When the S-Plasma Ion function is additionally
selected in the Fan mode, you cannot change the set
temperature.
࡙If air conditioning and S-Plasma Ion functions are on
and you want to stop both functions, press on the
air conditioner.
࡙When the S-Plasma Ion function is additionally
selected while a specific mode is running, there
is little difference in electricity consumption and
operating noise.
The air purification function of the Samsung air conditioner keeps the air in an enclosed space purified.
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Heating Operation
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Heat mode (compatible model: AR-EH03E/EH03M)
Use the Heat mode to stay warm.
 
Select Heat.
NOTE
࡙While the air conditioner warms up, the fan may not
operate for a while at the beginning to prevent cold
wind.
࡙While the defrost function is running, the indoor unit
provides no breeze to prevent cold wind.
࡙If the outdoor temperature is low and the humidity
is high while the Heat mode is running, the heating
performance of the air conditioner may decrease
due to frost and ice that formed on the outdoor heat
exchanger. When this condition happens, the air
conditioner runs the defrost function for about 5 to
12 minutes to remove the frost and ice, and water
steam is released from the outdoor unit.
࡙The operation time of the defrost function varies
depending on the amount of the frost and ice and the
humidity.
࡙While the defrost function is running, none of other
functions will work, even if you select them on the
remote control.
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Auto mode
Use the Auto mode when you want the air conditioner
to automatically control the mode (Heat or Cool). The
air conditioner will provide the most comfortable
atmosphere that it can.
 
Select Auto.
NOTE
࡙You cannot change the fan speed.
࡙While the Cool mode is running, the air conditioner
produces a strong cold air if there is a large
difference between the set temperature and the
current temperature. When the temperature
difference becomes small, the air conditioner
automatically changes the air flow direction to Wide
and keeps the room at a comfortable temperature.
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Fan mode
Use the Fan mode to run the air conditioner like a
common fan. The air conditioner provides a natural
breeze.
 
Select Fan.
NOTE
࡙If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended
period of time, dry the air conditioner by running it in
the Fan mode for 3 or 4 hours.
The heating functions of the Samsung air conditioner keep an enclosed space warm and comfortable.
There is a variety of useful functionality provided by the Samsung air conditioner.
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Turbo function
Use the Turbo function to provide intensive cooling
or heating to sharply decrease or increase indoor
temperature within 30 minutes.
In the Cool or
Heat mode 
Select
Turbo.

NOTE
࡙After 30-minute operation, the air conditioner
automatically switches to standard the Cool or Heat
mode.
࡙You can change air flow direction.
Duct-type indoor units do not come with a vertical
air flow direction.
࡙You cannot change set temperature or fan speed.
࡙If you select the Turbo function while such functions
as Wind-Free Cooling, Quiet, Long reach or good’sleep
are running, these functions are cancelled.
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Quiet function
Use the Quiet function to reduce operating noise.
You can select this function both in the Cool and
Heat modes.
In the Cool or
Heat mode
 

Select
Quiet.

NOTE
࡙You can change set temperature and air flow
direction.
࡙You cannot change the fan speed.
࡙If you select the Quiet function while such functions
as Turbo, Long reach or good’sleep are running,
these functions are cancelled.
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Long reach function
Use the Long reach function to deliver strong air flow
that quickly reaches a far distance.
In the Cool, Dry,
or Fan mode
 

Select
Long.

NOTE
࡙You cannot change the fan speed.
࡙If you select the Long reach function while such
functions as Wind-Free Cooling, Turbo, Quiet
or good’sleep are running, these functions are
cancelled.
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Beep sound function
Use the Beep sound function to turn on or off the beep
sound that plays when you press a button on the remote
control.
 
Select
Beep.

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Display lighting function
Use the Display lighting function to turn on or off the
Air purity level lighting indicator of the indoor unit.
 
Select
Lighting.

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Controlling the indoor units
individually
Use the Zone function to choose the indoor unit you
want to operate individually. For example, select
Zone 1 to control only the indoor unit 1.

Select one from
Zone 1 to Zone 4.

NOTE
࡙You can select either one or all of Zone 1 to Zone 4.
࡙The indoor unit numbers must be set by the
installer: the installer sets a number on each indoor
unit. To change the existing indoor unit numbers,
contact a service centre.
࡙The current Zone function settings persist even if
you change the current mode oryou turn off and
then turn on the remote control.
The zone selection you made using the remote
control is reset when the remote control batteries
are replaced.
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Clean function
Use the Clean function to remove moisture from
the inside of the air conditioner for preventing
propagation of fungi, bacteria, etc.
 
Select
Clean.

NOTE
࡙Depending on the condition of the indoor unit, the
Clean operation stops after running for 30 seconds
to 20 minutes.
࡙When the Clean function is set, the Timer LED on
the indoor unit blinks 3 times for 3 seconds (OFF
ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF returns
to the previous state). When the Clean function is
cancelled, the Timer LED on the indoor unit blinks
once for1 second (OFF ON OFF returns to the
previous state).
࡙You cannot use the Clean function after starting the
Timed Off or good'sleep function.
࡙If you turn on the air conditioner and then turn it off
within 20seconds, the Clean function does not operate.
࡙When the air conditioner is turned off, the Clean
function operates immediately. When it is turned on,
the Clean function operates after it is stopped.
࡙Once the Clean function is started, it automatically
continues to operate until it is cancelled.
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Clearing the filter-cleaning
reminder
Use the Filter Reset function to reset the filter-
cleaning reminder after cleaning or replacing the filter.

Select
Filter Reset.
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To use the Motion detection feature, the air conditioner must be equipped with a Motion Detection Kit, which is
sold separately. If the Motion Detection Kit is already installed, the motion detection feature must be enabled
so that it can operate normally. (For more information, refer to the Motion Detection Kit manual.) When Direct
or Indirect is displayed on the remote control display, the Motion detection feature changes the air conditioner
to energy-saving mode if there are no people in the room.
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Indirect function with Motion
detection feature
Use the Indirect function to get an indirect wind so
that you can feel comfortable. When this function
is turned on, the air conditioner detects people and
blows air indirectly around them.
In the Cool or
Heat mode
  
Select
Indirect

NOTE
࡙When the Indirect function is set simultaneously
with the Auto, Dry, Fan, Wind-Free Cooling, Turbo,
Quiet, Long reach, air flow direction , or
good'sleep function, Indirect is displayed on the
remote control display but this function does not
operate.
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Direct function with the Motion
detection feature
Use the Direct function to get a direct wind so that
you can feel comfortable. When this function is
turned on, the air conditioner detects people and
blows air directly toward them.
In the Cool or
Heat mode
  
Select
Direct.

NOTE
࡙When the Direct function is set simultaneously with
the Auto, Dry, Fan, Wind-Free Cooling, Turbo, Quiet,
Long reach, air flow direction , or good'sleep
function, Direct is displayed on the remote control
display but this function does not operate.
࡙The Direct function is not supported by MCR-SMA
model.
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Controlling the air flow
direction individually
Use the individual air-flow-direction control function to
individually control the air flow directions of the air outlets.
In operation
  

Select one from
Blade 1 to Blade 4.

NOTE
࡙This function is available only on 4-way cassette air
conditioners.
࡙You can select all or specific blades of indoor units
1 through 4.
࡙To cancel the selected air flow direction, press the
button.
࡙If specific blades are selected, the button is
disabled.
࡙The individual air flow direction control function,
which is available on the 360 cassettes only, can
be operated with a 360-cassette wireless remote
control (AR-KH00E, AR-KH00U) only.

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Timed on/Timed off function
Use the Timed on/Timed off to turn on or off the air
conditioner afterthe time that you set.
(Select On or Off among
On, Off and )

(Set the on/off
time.)

࡙Press the (Timer) button to change the
current function between On, Off, and
(good’sleep). (good’sleep) is displayed in the
Cool and Heat mode only.
NOTE
࡙You can set a time between 0.5 and 24 hours. Set
the time interval to 0.0 to cancel the Timed on/off
function.
࡙After starting the Timed on function, you can
change the mode and the set temperature. When
you apply the Timed on/off function to the Fan
mode, you cannot change the set temperature.
࡙You cannot set the same time for both of the Timed
on and Timed off functions.
࡙If you press the button when the remote
control is off, On is displayed fist on the remote
control display; if you press the button when
the remote control is on, Off is displayed first.
Combining Timed on and Timed off
When the air
conditioner
is off
Example) Timed on: 3 hours,
Timed off: 5 hours
࡙The air conditioner turns on
after 3 hours from the moment
you start Timed on/off, remains
on for 2 hours, then turns off
automatically.
When the air
conditioner
is on
Example) Timed on: 3 hours,
Timed off: 1 hours
࡙The air conditioner turns off
after1 hour from the moment
you start Timed on/off, then
turns on after 2 hours from the
moment it is turned off.
The Samsung air conditioner provides functions that allow you to reduce electricity consumption.

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good’sleep function
Use the good'sleep function to get a good sleep at
night and to save energy. You can select this function
in the Cool mode.
In the
Cool mode

(Select among
On, Off and )

(Set the operation
time.)

࡙Press the (Timer) button to change the
current function between On, Off, and
(good’sleep).
NOTE
࡙Fan speed and air flow directions are automatically
adjusted.
࡙You can adjust the set temperature by1°C (1 ঔ)
between 18°C (65 ঔ) and 30°C (86 ঔ).
࡙The recommended set temperature in good'sleep
function is 25 to 27ঐ (77 to 81 ঔ).
࡙You can set the operation time to between 0.5 and
12 hours. Set the operation time to 0.0 to cancel the
good’sleep function.
࡙The default operation time for the good’sleep
function in the Cool mode is 8 hours. If the operation
time is set to over 5 hours, the Wake up function
begins 1 hour before the set time. The air conditioner
stops automatically when the operation time
expires.
࡙When the Timed on, Timed off, and good'sleep
functions are overlapped, the air conditioner
operates its timer with only the function that you
have started most recently.
࡙If you select the good’sleep function while such
functions as Wind-Free Cooling, Turbo, Quiet, Long
reach are running, these functions are cancelled.

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