Samsung AR TXFC Series User manual

Air conditioner
User manual
AR**TXFC*** / AR**TXEA***
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 4
Safety Information 4
At a Glance 15
Indoor Unit Overview 15
Display 16
Remote Control Overview 17
Replacing the remote control batteries 17
Remote Control Operation 18
Selecting an operation mode 18
To set the temperatureTo adjust the fan speedTo adjust the airflow direction 19
Smart Features 20
Power Smart Features 20
Wind-Free Cooling function 20
AI Auto mode 21
Auto modeCool mode 22
Dry modeFan mode 23
Heat modeAutomatic defrost 24
Variety Smart Features 25
Fast function 25
Quiet functionBeep function 26
Display lighting functionWi-Fi function (SmartThings app) 27
Energy-Saving Features 28
Electricity consumption check 28
Usage time check 29
Eco function 30
Timed on/ Timed off function 31
good'sleep function 32

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Cleaning and Maintenance 33
Schedule 33
Cleaning 34
Appendix 40
Troubleshooting 40
Information about Refrigerant 42
SmartThings app 43
Reference 46
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 theirworking 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 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.
For information on Samsung’s environmental commitments and product-specific regulatory
obligations, e.g. REACH, WEEE, Batteries, visit : samsung.com/uk/aboutsamsung/samsungelectronics/
corporatecitizenship/data_corner.html

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Safety Information
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Safety Information
WARNING: Read This Manual
Read and follow all safety information and instructions before
installation, use, or maintenance of this appliance. Incorrect
installation, use, or maintenance of this appliance can result in death,
serious injury, or property damage. Keep these instructions with this
appliance. This manual is subject to change. For the latest version, visit
www.samsung.com.
Because the instructions in this manual covervarious models, the
characteristics of your air conditioner may differ slightly from those
described. If you have any questions, please contact your service
provider or visit www.samsung.com.
Notices and notes
To make you aware of safety messages and highlighted information,
we use the following notices and notes throughout this manual:
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.
IMPORTANT
Information of special interest
NOTE
Supplementary information that may be useful
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WARNING: Low burning velocity material
(This appliance is filled with R-32.)
The user and installer guides should be read carefully.
The user and installer guides should be read carefully.
The service guide should be read carefully.
FOR GENERAL
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
For use in Europe : This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
IMPORTANT
To perform its antimicrobial function this product has been
treated with the biocide substance Silver zinc zeolite.
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FOR INSTALLATION
WARNING
Use a power cord with this product's power specifications or
higher and use the power cord forthis 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.
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.

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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.
CAUTION
Please cover the air conditionerwith 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.
The product shall be stored in a room with no ignition sources
(e.g. open flames, gas appliance, electric heater, etc.).
Note that the refrigerant has no odour.
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.

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Do not install the product in a place where thermo-hygrostat is
needed (such as server room, machinery room, computer room,
etc.)
Those places do not provide guaranteed operation condition
of the product therefore performance can be poor in these
places.
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.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in
orderto avoid a hazard.
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.

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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 case of a malfunction, immediately stop operation of the
air conditioner and disconnect the entire power system. Then
consult the authorized service personnel.
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.
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.

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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 breakerwhile
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 airflow 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 conditionerwith excessive force.
This may result in fire, injury, or problems with the product.
Do not place an object nearthe outdoor unit that allows children
to climb onto the machine.
This may result in children seriously injuring themselves.
Do not use this air conditionerfor 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.

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Do not use means to accelerate the defrost operation or to clean,
other than those recommended by Samsung.
Do not pierce or burn.
Be aware that refrigerants may not contain an odour.
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 copper, 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.
To prevent personal injury, make sure that you change the
directions of the horizontal airflow blades after stopping the
movements of the vertical airflow blade. (In case of adjusting the
horizontal airflow manually)

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When the air conditioner does not operate properly for cooling
or heating, there is a possibility of refrigerant leakage. If any
leakage, stop operation, ventilate the room, and consult your
dealer immediately for recharging refrigerant.
The refrigerant is not harmful. However, if it comes in contact
with fire, it may generate harmful gases and there is risk of fire.
During transportation of the indoor unit, the pipe lines shall be
covered with brackets for protection. Do not move the product
with holding the pipe lines.
It may cause gas leakage.
Do not install the product in a ship or a vehicle (such as a
campervan).
Salt, vibration or other environmental factor may cause the
product malfunction, electric shock or fire.
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.
This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the
product, or injury.
Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
This may result in electric shock.
Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the
surface of the appliance.
As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in
electric shock, fire or problems with the product.

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Do not drink the water from the air conditioner.
The water may be harmful to humans.
Do not hit, shake, drop, or attempt to disassemble the remote
control.
When replacing the remote control batteries, keep them out of
the reach of infants.
If an infant eats batteries, contact a doctor immediately.
When replacing the remote control batteries, be careful not to
get the battery fluid on your skin.
Battery fluid is harmful to humans.
Do not touch the pipes connected with the product.
This may result in burns or injury.
Do not cut or burn the refrigerant container or pipings.
Do not point the air direction to the fireplace or heater.
Do not use this air conditionerto preserve precision equipment,
food, animals, plants or cosmetics, or for any other unusual
purposes.
This may result in property damage.
Avoid directly exposing humans, animals or plants to the airflow
from the air conditioner for long periods of time.
This may result in harm to humans, animals or plants.

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FOR CLEANING
WARNING
Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it. Do
not use benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the appliance.
This may result in discolouration, deformation, damage,
electric shock or fire.
Before cleaning or performing maintenance, cut off the power
supply and wait until the fan stops.
Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
CAUTION
Take care when cleaning the surface of the heat exchanger of the
outdoor unit since it has sharp edges.
This should be done by a qualified technician. Please contact
your installer or service centre.
Do not clean the inside of the air conditioner by yourself.
For cleaning inside the appliance, contact your nearest service
centre.
When cleaning the filter, refer to the descriptions in the
'Cleaning' section.
Failing to do so may result in damage, electric shock or fire.
Make sure to prevent any injury from sharp edges of the
surface when handling the heat exchanger.

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At a GlanceAt a Glance
Indoor Unit Overview
The appearance of the actual product may differ slightly from the image below.
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01 Air intake
02 Air filter
03 Tri-care filter (For AR**TXEA*** models)
04 Wind-Free panel
05 Airflow blade (up and down)
06 Airflow blade (left and right)
07 Power button/Remote control receiver
08 Room temperature sensor
09 Display
NOTE
The product ships with two Tri-care filters and the
manual included.
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Indoor Unit Overview
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At a GlanceAt a Glance
Display
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01 Temperature indicator (numeric)
Filter reset indicator ( )
Electricity consumption indicator (numeric /
For the multi system, usage time indicator)
Auto clean indicator ( )
Defrost indicator ( )
02 AI Auto indicator
03 Timer indicator
good'sleep indicator
04 Wi-Fi indicator
NOTE
If the Wi-Fi indicator blinks for 10 seconds when operation starts, it means that the air conditioner is not
connected to Wi-Fi. See "SmartThings app" on page 43 and connect the air conditioner to Wi-Fi.
When connected to Wi-Fi, the air conditioner can gather and learn your user patterns so that it can run in
AI Auto mode.

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At a GlanceAt a Glance
Remote Control Overview
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01 Set temperature indicator
02 Timer option indicator
03 Operation mode indicator
04 Options indicator
05 Low battery indicator
06 Transmit indicator
07 Fan speed indicator
08 Wind-Free indicator
09 Vertical air swing indicator
10 Horizontal air swing indicator
11 Power button
12 Temperature button
13 Timer button
14 Fan speed button
15 Direction button/Selection button
16 Vertical air swing button
17 Mode button
18 Fast/Wind-Free button
19 Horizontal air swing button
20 Options/Clean button
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NOTE
Although Purify, Direct and Indirect appear on
the remote control display, they are not available
on this model.
Replacing the remote control batteries
Two 1.5V AAA batteires
Most operating instructions in this manual require using the remote control.

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Remote Control Operation
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At a GlanceAt a Glance
Selecting an operation mode
To change the current mode between Auto, Cool, Dry, Fan, and Heat,
press the (Mode) button.
You can use AI Auto mode after Wi-Fi is connected.
NOTE
You can use the Cool, Dry, and Heat modes in the following operation
range.
Mode Cool Dry Heat
Indoor
temperature 16 °C to 32 °C 18 °C to 32 °C 27 °C or less
Outdoor
temperature -10 °C to 46 °C -10 °C to 46 °C
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Indoor
humidity
Relative
humidity of
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environment for an extended period of time, condensation may
occur.
For more information about outdoor temperature in the multi
system, refer to the manual for the multi system.
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.
You can use the air conditioner easily by selecting a mode and then by controlling the temperature, fan
speed, and air direction.
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At a GlanceAt a Glance
To set the temperature
To control the temperature in each mode, press the (Temperature)
button:
Mode Temperature control
AI Auto/Auto/
Cool/Heat 
Dry 
Fan No temperature control.
To adjust the fan speed
Select from the following fan speeds in each mode:
Mode Available fan speeds
AI Auto/Auto/
Dry (Auto)
Cool/Fan/Heat    

To adjust the airflow direction
Keep the airflow in a constant direction by stopping the movements
of the vertical and horizontal airflow blades.
In operation or
NOTE
If you adjust the vertical airflow blade manually, it may not close
completely when you turn off the air conditioner.
Always use the remote control to adjust the airflow blades. Do
not move the blades by hand. They may not operate normally.
You cannot control the vertical airflow direction in Cool mode
when the good'sleep function is on.

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Power Smart Features
Wind-Free Cooling function
Use the Wind-Free Cooling function to enjoy a mild breeze coming
through fine holes in the Wind-Free panel instead of air coming
directly through the airflow blades.
In Cool/Dry/Fan mode ▶
NOTE
To cancel this function, press the (Wind-Free) button again.
When the Wind-Free Cooling function is on, the air conditioner
automatically controls the temperature and fan speed to keep
your room mild and comfortable.
When the Wind-Free Cooling function is canceled, the air
conditioner returns to the original fan speed and air comes out of
the airflow blades.
In Cool mode, the recommended set temperature during the
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You can use the Wind-Free Cooling function in Cool, Dry, or Fan
mode.
You cannot select the Quiet function during the Wind-Free
Cooling operation.
Selecting the Wind-Free Cooling function cancels the Fast, Eco
,
and airflow direction ( , ) functions.
Smart Features