Samsung AS12A5 User manual

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OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS &
INSTALLATION MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES &
MANUAL DE INSTALACIÓN
MANUEL D’UTILISATION &
MANUEL D’INSTALLATION
Split-type Room Air Conditioner (Cool)
Aire acondicionado doméstico sistema Split (Refrigeración)
Climatiseur de type Séparé (Refroidissement)
E S F
DB68-01822A(10)
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
AS07A5(A6)MA
AS09A5(A6)MA
AS12A5(A6)MC
AS12AA(AB)MC
AS18A5(A6)RC
AS18A9(A0)RCD
AS24A1(A2)RC
Indoor Unit
US07A5(A6)MA
US09A5(A6)MA
US12A5(A6)MC
US12AA(AB)MC
US18A5(A6)RC
US18A9(A0)RCD
US24A1(A2)RC
Outdoor Unit

Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions must be taken when using your air conditioner.
1 Make sure that the indoor unit is correctly ventilated at all times; do NOT place clothing or other materials
over it.
2 NEVER spill liquid of any kind into the indoor unit. Should this happen, switch off the breaker used for your
air conditioner and contact your installation specialist.
3 Do NOT insert anything between the air flow blades, as the inner fan may become damaged and you may be
hurt. Keep children away from the indoor unit.
4 Do NOT place any obstacles in front of the outdoor unit.
5 If the remote control will not be used for a long time, remove the batteries.
6 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.
7 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the
manufacturer or its service centre.
8 This device must be installed according to the national electrical rules.
9 Before disposing of the remote control it is necessary to remove batteries.
10 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm person without supervision;
young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
11 Max current is measured according to IEC standard for safety and current is measured according to
ISO standard for energy efficiency.
The manufacturer does not take any responsibility for any accidents that
occur because the air conditioner is not fixed firmly or installed securely,
during installing or using the product. In case you experience difficulty in
installation, you must use an installation specialist. An accident will occur
if the installation is not done as recommends in the installation guide.
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Contents
◆ P REPARING 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
■ Installing the Remote Controller Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
◆ O PERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■ 5 Way Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
■ Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
■ Cooling Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
■ Changing the Room Temperature Quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
■ Removing Excess Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
■ Airing Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
◆ P ROGRAMMING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■ Setting the On Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
■ Setting the Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
■ Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
◆ R
ECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■ Operating Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
■ Temperature and Humidity Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
■ Cleaning Your Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
■ Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
■ Installing a Filter (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
◆ T ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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View of the Unit
The design and shape are subject to change according to the model.
Indoor Unit
Air filter
(under the grille) Air flow blades (outlet) Air Inlet
Timer indicator
STANDARD indicator
NATURE indicator POWER indicator
SILENCE indicator
Remote Control Sensor
SAVING indicator
On/Off & 5 Way
selection button
◆For details on the 5 Way, refer to page 9.
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US09A5(A6)MA
US12A5(A6)MC
US18A5(A6)RC
US18A9(A0)RCD
US24A1(A2)RC
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Air Inlet(Rear)
Air Outlet
Connection Valve
Outdoor Unit
Outdoor Unit
Outdoor Unit
Outdoor Unit
Air Inlet(Rear)
Air Inlet(Rear)
Air Outlet
Air Outlet
Connection Valve
(Inside)
Connection Valve
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Air Inlet(Rear)
Air Outlet
Connection Valve

Remote Control - Buttons and Display
Operating mode
( AUTO, COOL,
DRY, FAN)
Remote control
transmission indicator Mode selection button
(AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN)
Turbo/Sleep mode
selection button
Swing button
On Timer button
Off Timer button
On/Off &
Timer Set/Cancel button
Fan speed adjustment
button
Temperature adjustment
buttons
Temperature setting
Sleep mode
Turbo mode
Fan speed
Air flow direction
On Timer setting
Off Timer setting
Battery discharge indicator
5 Way selection 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 Owner’s Instructions 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 main part of the installation book, 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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Inserting the Remote Control Batteries
Push the battery cover on the rear of the remote control with your thumb
in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
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.
1
2
Close the cover by sliding it back until it clicks into place.
3
◆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.
You must insert or replace the remote control batteries when :
◆You purchase the air conditioner
◆The remote control does not work correctly
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Installing the Remote Controller Holder
Place the remote controller holder on the wall.
Fix the remote controller holder by tightening the screws.
1
2
Put the remote controller into the holder as shown in the figure.
◆If you want to install the holder easily, you had better install the holder
on the wooden frame.
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5 Way Function
Press the (ON/OFF) button one time and then select the desired
mode.
1
To stop the operating, press the (ON/OFF) button until all indicators
turn off.
2
You can select the 5 Way function with operating mode of the air conditioner for
more comfortable circumstances. You can use the 5 Way function with the indoor
unit as well as the remote control. Thus, you can use this function
even though you have lost your remote control.
Using with the indoor unit
To select the 5 Way function with the remote control, press the 5 Way
button one or more times until the desired mode is selected.
◆Each time you press the 5 Way button:
Each 5 Way indicator on the indoor unit lights up in order.
Selecting with the Remote Control
Even if the air conditioner has been turned on via the ON/OFF
button on the unit, operations can still be controlled using the
remote control as usual.
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To obtain a(n)...
Normal operating (STANDARD) mode
Then select...
(NATURE) mode
Reducing the uncomfortable
temperature gradually
(POWER) mode
High fan speed
(SAVING) mode
Compressor run time reduced
(SILENCE) mode
Fan speed reduces as the temperature
decreases
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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 standard temperature and the
optimum fan speed is selected automatically. You can adjust the
standard temperature but not the fan speed.
1
If the is not displayed at the top of the remote control,
press the MODE button on the remote control one or more times until it
appears.
Result:◆The indoor unit beeps each time you press the MODE button.
◆The air conditioner runs in AUTO mode.
2
You can change modes at any time.
If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result:◆The 5 Way 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 three minutes.
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To adjust the standard temperature (The air conditioner automatically
set the standard temperature by the current room temperature.),
press the TEMPERATURE buttons one or more times.
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SET TEMP. SET TEMP. - SET TEMP. SET TEMP.
-4°F/-2°C -2°F/-1°C Standard temperature +2°F/+1°C +4°F/+2°C
< When you feel hot > < When you feel chilly >
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Cooling Your Room
1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result: ◆ The 5 Way 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 three minutes.
IMPORTANT
If the is not displayed at the top of the remote control,
press the MODE button on the remote control one or more times until it
appears.
Result: ◆ The indoor unit beeps each time you press the MODE button.
◆ The air conditioner runs in COOL mode.
2
You can change modes at any time.
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To adjust the temperature, press the TEMPERATURE buttons one or
more times until the required temperature is displayed.
Possible temperatures are between 65°F(18°C) and 86°F(30°C)
inclusive.
Result:◆ Each time you press the TEMPERATURE buttons:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1°F(1°C)
- The indoor unit beeps
◆The air conditioner starts cooling, provided that the room
temperature is higher than the selected temperature;
the fan will, however, operate.
3
Select the fan speed by pressing the FAN button one or more times
until the required setting is displayed:
Automatic (rotated : )
Low
Medium
High
Result: Each time you press the FAN button, the indoor unit beeps.
4
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 15.
5
You must select the Cool mode if you wish to adjust the:
◆Cooling temperature
◆Fan speed when cooling
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Changing the Room Temperature Quickly
The Turbo cooling function is used to cool your room as quickly as possible.
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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 5 Way 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 the room as quickly as possible.
◆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 one or more times until or disappears.
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 15.
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Removing Excess Humidity
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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 5 Way 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 three minutes.
2If the is not displayed at the top of the remote control, press the
MODE button on the remote control one or more times until it appears.
Result:◆
The indoor unit beeps each time you press the MODE button.
◆ The air conditioner runs in DRY mode.
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3To adjust the temperature, press the TEMPERATURE buttons one or
more times until the required temperature is displayed.
Possible temperatures are between 65°F(18°C) and 86°F(30°C)
inclusive.
Result:◆Each time you press the TEMPERATURE buttons:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1°F(1°C)
- The indoor unit beeps
◆The air conditioner starts removing the excess humidity;
the quantity of air is adjusted automatically.
4To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 15.
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Airing Your Room
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 5 Way 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 MODE button on the remote control one or more times until it
appears.
Result:◆
The indoor unit beeps each time you press the MODE button.
◆ The air conditioner runs in FAN mode.
◆ The temperature is set automatically.
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3Select the fan speed by pressing the FAN button one or more times
until the required setting is displayed:
Low
Medium
High
Result: Each time you press the FAN button, the indoor unit beeps.
4To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 15.
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Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically
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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 SWING button one or more times as required.
Result: The outer blade is adjusted vertically.
RECOMMENDATION When... Adjust the blade to face...
Cooling Upwards.
2If you want the blade to move up and down automatically when the air
conditioner is operating, press the SWING button.
Result: The blade move up and down, around the base position set.
3
To stop the blade moving up and down, press the SWING button again.
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Off Closed completely.
On again
Set to the initial position powered.
Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally
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.

Setting the On Timer
If you want to turn on the air conditioner before the timer reaches
the setting time, press the (ON/OFF) button.
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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.
To set the operating time, press the ON TIMER button one or more times
until the required time is displayed. Possible time is between 0.5 hour and
24 hour inclusive.
1
Press 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.
2
To cancel the On Timer, press the ON TIMER button one or more times
until the timer setting disappears.
1
Press the (Set/Cancel) button.
2
To Cancel the On Timer
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To 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.
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Setting 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.
To set the operating time, press the OFF TIMER button one or more times
until the required time is displayed. Possible time is between 0.5 hour and
24 hour inclusive.
1
You can see or change the setting mode and/or the temperature
by pressing the MODE button or the TEMPERATURE buttons
after setting the Off timer.
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Press 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.
2
If you would like to turn the air conditioner on after 2 hours
and to operate it for 2 hours:
1. Press the ON TIMER button until ‘2.0 Hr’ is displayed.
2. Press the (Set/Cancel) button.
3. Press the OFF TIMER button until ‘4.0 Hr’ is displayed.
4. Press the (Set/Cancel) button.
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If you want to turn off the air conditioner before the timer reaches
the setting time, press the (ON/OFF) button.
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To cancel the Off Timer, press the OFF TIMER button one or more times
until the timer setting disappears.
1
Press the (Set/Cancel) button.
2
To Cancel the Off Timer
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Setting the Sleep Timer
The Sleep Timer can be used when you are cooling your room to
switch the air conditioner off automatically after a period of six hours.
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page 17.
1Make sure that you have selected either COOL mode.
2Press the button one or more times until appears on the
remote control.
Result:◆The indoor unit beeps.
◆The air conditioner will be controlled as indicated in the
illustrations below.
Cooling The desired temperature is
increased by 2°F/1°C every
hour.
When it has been increased
by 4°F/2°C (after two hours),
the temperature is maintained
for four hours.
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.
Press the button.
Result:◆The indoor unit beeps.
◆The is no longer displayed.
◆The air conditioner operates normally.
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Operating Recommendations
Here are a few recommendations that you should follow when using
your air conditioner.
Topic Recommendation
Power failure If a power failure occurs when the air
conditioner is operating, the unit is switched off.
When the power returns,
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you must press the (ON/OFF)
button to restart it.
the air conditioner starts up
again automatically
Be sure which model you have purchased because some
air conditioners do not restart automatically.
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Temperature and Humidity Ranges
The following table indicates the temperature and humidity ranges
within which the air conditioner can be used.
If the air conditioner is used at... Then...
High temperatures The automatic protection feature may
be triggered and the air conditioner
stopped.
Low temperatures A water leak or some other malfunction
may occur if the heat exchanger
freezes.
High humidity levels Water may condense on and drip
from the surface of the indoor unit if it
is used for long periods.
Mode Outdoor Temperature Indoor Temperature Indoor Humidity
Cooling 70°F to 109°F approx. 65°F to 90°F approx.
21°C to 43°C approx. 18°C to 32°C approx. 80% or less
Drying 65°F to 109°F approx. 65°F to 90°F approx.
18°C to 43°C approx. 18°C to 32°C approx. -
❇ If the cooling operation is used at over 92°F/33°C(indoor temperature)
then, it does not cool as its full capacity.
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