Samsung AR MRFQ Series User manual

Air conditioner
User manual/Installation manual
ARMRFQ
•Thank you for purchasing this Samsung air conditioner.
•Before operating this unit, please read this user manual carefully and retain it for future reference.
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Contents
Safety Information 5
Safety Information 5
At a Glance 13
Indoor Unit Overview 13
Remote Control Overview 14
Inserting batteries
Remote Control Operation 15
Operation modes
Controlling temperature
Controlling fan speed
Controlling air flow direction
Power Smart Features 17
Cooling Operation 17
Cool mode
Dehumidifying Operation 17
Dry mode
Quick Smart Features 18
Auto mode
Fan mode
Turbo function
Display lighting function
Energy-Saving Features 20
Energy-Saving Operation 20
Timed on/Timed off function
good’sleep function
Cleaning and Maintenance 22
Cleaning at a Glance 22
Troubleshooting 24
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Installation 28
Safety Information on Installation 28
Preparation 30
Step 1.1 Choosing the installation location
Step 1.2 Checking and preparing accessories and tools
Step 1.3 Drilling a hole through the wall
Step 1.4 Taping the pipes, cables, and drain hose
Indoor Unit Installation 34
Step 2.1 Connecting the cables (assembly cable)
Step 2.2 Optional: Extending the power cable
Step 2.3 Installing and connecting the drain hose
Step 2.4 Optional: Extending the drain hose
Step 2.5 Optional: Changing the direction of the drain hose
Step 2.6 Installing and connecting the assembly pipes to the refrigerant pipes (assembly pipe)
Step 2.7 Shortening or extending the refrigerant pipes (assembly pipe)
Step 2.8 Fixing the installation plate
Outdoor Unit Installation 40
Step 3.1 Fixing the outdoor unit in place
Step 3.2 Connecting the cables and the refrigerant pipes
Step 3.3 Evacuating the air
Step 3.4 Adding refrigerant
Installation Inspection 43
Step 4.1 Performing the gas leak tests
Step 4.2 Performing final check and trial operation
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Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)
This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g.
charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working
life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please
separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of
material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government
office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This
product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
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 their working 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
Before using your new air conditioner, please read this manual
thoroughly to ensure that you know how to safely and efficiently
operate the extensive features and functions of your new appliance.
Because the following operating instructions cover various models,
the characteristics of your air conditioner may differ slightly from
those described in this manual. If you have any questions, call your
nearest contact centre or find help and information online at www.
samsung.com.
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.
Cut off the power supply. Do NOT disassemble.
FOR INSTALLATION
WARNING
Use a power cord with this product's power specifications
or higher and use the power cord for this appliance only. In
addition, do not use an extension cord.
• Extending the power cord may result in electric shock or fire.
• Do not use an electric transformer. This may result in electric
shock or fire.
Safety Information
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Safety Information
• If the voltage/frequency/rated current condition is different,
it may cause fire.
The installation of this appliance must be performed by a
qualified technician or service company.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, explosion,
problems with the product, or injury and may also void
warranty on the installed product.
Install an Isolation Switch next to the Air Conditioner (but
not on the panels of the Air Conditioner) and circuit breaker
dedicated to the air conditioner.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Fix the outdoor unit firmly so that the electric part of the
outdoor unit is not exposed.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, explosion,
or problems with the product.
Do not install this appliance near a heater, or inflammable material.
Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, in
a location exposed to direct sunlight and water (or rain). Do not
install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
Never install the outdoor unit in a location such as on a high
external wall where it could fall.
• If the outdoor unit falls, it may result in injury, death or
property damage.
This appliance must be properly grounded. Do not ground the
appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, and
explosion.
• Make sure to use a socket-outlet with ground.
Safety Information
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Safety Information
CAUTION
Please cover the air conditioner with PE BAG after installation,
and remove it when you start to run air conditioner.
Install your appliance on a level and hard floor that can
support its weight.
• Failing to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise, or
problems with the product.
Install the drain hose properly so that water drains correctly.
• Failing to do so may result in water overflowing and
property damage. Avoid adding drain to waste pipes as
odours may arise in the future.
When installing the outdoor unit, make sure to connect the
drain hose so that draining is performed correctly.
• The water generated during heating by the outdoor unit may
overflow and result in property damage.
In particular, in winter, if a block of ice falls, it may result in
injury, death or property damage.
FOR POWER SUPPLY
WARNING
When the circuit breaker is damaged, contact your nearest
service centre.
Do not pull or excessively bend the power line. Do not twist
or tie the power line. Do not hook the power line over a metal
object, place a heavy object on the power line, insert the
power line between objects, or push the power line into the
space behind the appliance.
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
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Safety Information
CAUTION
When not using the air conditioner for a long period of time or
during a thunder/lightning storm, cut the power at the circuit
breaker.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
FOR USING
WARNING
If the appliance is flooded, please contact your nearest service
centre.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
If the appliance generates a strange noise, a burning smell or
smoke, cut off the power supply immediately and contact the
nearest service centre.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.),
ventilate immediately without touching the power line. Do not
touch the appliance or power line.
• Do not use a ventilating fan.
• A spark may result in an explosion or fire.
To reinstall the air conditioner, please contact your nearest
service centre.
• Failing to do so may result in problems with the product,
water leakage, electric shock, or fire.
• Delivery service for the product is not provided. If you
reinstall the product in another location, additional
construction expenses and an installation fee will be charged.
Safety Information
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Safety Information
• Especially, when you wish to install the product in an
unusual location such as in an industrial area or near the
seaside where it is exposed to salt in the air, please contact
your nearest service centre.
Do not touch the circuit breaker with wet hands.
• This may result in electric shock.
Do not turn the air conditioner off with the circuit breaker
while it is operating.
• Turning the air conditioner off and then on again with the
circuit breaker may cause a spark and result in electric shock
or fire.
After unpacking the air conditioner, keep all packaging
materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging
materials can be dangerous to children.
• If a child places a bag over its head, it may result in
suffocation.
Do not touch the air flow blade with your hands or fingers
during heating.
• This may result in electric shock or burns.
Do not insert your fingers or foreign substances into the air
inlet/outlet of the air conditioner.
• Take special care that children do not injure themselves by
inserting their fingers into the product.
Do not strike or pull the air conditioner with excessive force.
• This may result in fire, injury, or problems with the product.
Do not place an object near the outdoor unit that allows
children to climb onto the machine.
• This may result in children seriously injuring themselves.
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Safety Information
Do not use this air conditioner for long periods of time in badly
ventilated locations or near infirm people.
• Since this may be dangerous due to a lack of oxygen, open a
window at least once an hour.
If any foreign substance such as water has entered the
appliance, cut off the power supply and contact the nearest
service centre.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance
yourself.
• Do not use any fuse (such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other
than the standard fuse.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, problems
with the product, or injury.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or devices under the indoor unit.
• Water dripping from the indoor unit may result in fire or
property damage.
Check that the installation frame of the outdoor unit is not
broken at least once a year.
• Failing to do so may result in injury, death or property
damage.
Max current is measured according to IEC standard for safety
and current is measured according to ISO standard for energy
efficiency.
Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as
laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals,
metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.
Safety Information
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