Samsung AS18A1QC User manual

OWNER’S
INSTRUCTIONS &
INSTALLATION
MANUAL
DUCTLESS MINI-SPLIT
(Cool)
ESDB68-00271A(2)
AS18A1QC
AS18A2QC
AS18B1QC
AS18B2QC
Indoor Unit Indoor Unit
AS24A1QC
AS24A2QC
AS24B1QC
AS24B2QC

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 be 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 agent.
8 This device must be installed according to the national electrical rules.
9 Before throwing out the device, it is necessary to pull back the battery cells and get rid of them safely.
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Contents
◆PREPARING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■Safety Precautions........................................................................................ 2
■View of the Indoor Unit.................................................................................. 4
■View of the Outdoor Unit............................................................................... 4
■Remote Control - Buttons and Display.......................................................... 5
■Getting Started.............................................................................................. 6
■Installing the Remote Control Holder on the Wall......................................... 7
■Inserting the Remote Control Batteries......................................................... 7
■Setting the Time ............................................................................................ 8
◆OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode...................................................... 9
■Cooling Your Room ....................................................................................... 10
■Changing the Room Temperature Quickly.................................................... 11
■Removing Excess Humidity........................................................................... 12
■Airing Your Room .......................................................................................... 13
■Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically..................................................... 14
■Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally ................................................ 14
◆PROGRAMMING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■Switching the Unit On and Off Automatically (On/Off Timer)........................ 15
■Setting the Sleep Timer................................................................................. 16
■Setting the Quick Timer................................................................................. 16
■Cancelling the On/Off Timer.......................................................................... 17
■Cancelling the Sleep Timer ........................................................................... 17
■Cancelling the Quick Timer ........................................................................... 17
◆RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■Operating Recommendation ......................................................................... 18
■Temperature and Humidity Ranges............................................................... 19
■Cleaning Your Air Conditioner....................................................................... 19
■Solving Common Problems........................................................................... 20
■Operating Your Air Conditioner Without the Remote Control........................ 21
◆TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 22
◆METHOD OFINSTALLATION............................................................................... 24
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View of the Indoor Unit
OPERATION TURBO
FAN
TIMER
ON/OFF switch
(operation without
remote control)
Air Filter
(under the grille)
TIMER indicator
(YELLOW)
OPERATION indicator
(GREEN) TURBO indicator
(RED)
FAN indicator
(GREEN)
Air flow blades (outlet)
Remote control sensor
Air Inlet
View of the Outdoor Unit
Air Inlet
Air Outlet
Connection Valve
❄The design and shape are subject to change according to the model.
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Remote control - Buttons and Display
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Operating mode
(AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN)
Turbo mode
Sleep mode
Fan speed
(AUTO, LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH)
Time/Timer settings
On/Off button
Turbo mode button
Sleep timer button
Off Timer adjustment button
Fan speed adjustment button
Timer on/off buttons
Time adjustment buttons
Timer setting/cancellation buttons
Remote control transmission indicator
Temperature adjustment buttons
Battery discharge indicator
Temperature settings
Air flow direction
Air flow swing button
Time setting Button
Mode selection button
(AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN)
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Getting Started
You have just purchased a split-type room air conditioner and it has been installed by
your installation specialist.
Your Owner’s Instructions contain much valuable information on using your air
conditioner. Please take the time to read them as they will help you take full advantage
of the unit’s features.
The booklet is organized as follows.
◆The following figures are shown on pages 4 and 5:
- 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 document, 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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Installing the Remote Control Holder on the Wall
The remote control is supplied with a plastic holder that can be fitted
to the wall to hold the remote control when you are not using it.
To attach the holder to the wall, proceed as follows.
1With a pencil, mark the positions of the two holes on the wall where the
holder is to be installed.
2Drill the two holes and insert plugs as required for the type of wall on
which the holder is being installed.
3Screw the holder into position.
Result: You can now slide the remote control in and out of the
holder as required.
Inserting the Remote Control Batteries
You must insert or replace the remote control batteries when:
◆You purchase the air conditioner
◆The remote control does not work correctly
Use two LR03 V 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.
1Slide the remote control out of its holder.
2Push the battery cover on the rear of the remote control with your
thumb in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
3Insert 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
4Close the cover by sliding it back until it clicks into place.
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Setting the Time
Your air conditioner contains a clock used to start and stop the unit
automatically at a given time.
You must set the time when you:
◆Purchase the air conditioner
◆Replace the batteries
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Setting the Time for the First Time
1Insert the batteries.
◆Push the battery cover on the rear of the remote control with your
thumb and remove it.
Result: The clock starts.
2Using a small pointed tool (ball-point pen for example), Press the button.
Result: The AM indication flashes.
3To set the current time, press the or buttons under the cover on
the remote control.
To... Then...
Increase the time in one-minute intervals Press the (▲)button.
Increase the time in ten-minute intervals Hold down the (▲)button.
Decrease the time in one-minute intervals Press the (▼)button.
Decrease the time in ten-minute intervals Hold down the (▼)button.
Result: AM or PM is displayed to indicate whether the setting
corresponds to a time before or after midday.
4When you are satisfied with your setting, confirm the time. To do so:
using a small pointed tool (ball-point pen for example), press the button.
Result:◆The AM or PM indication stops flashing.
◆The clock starts.
Resetting the Time
If you have already set the time but wish to change it, proceed as
follow.
1Using a small pointed tool (ball-point pen for example), press the button
under the remote control flap.
Result: The AM or PM indication flashes.
2Set the time, following the instructions in Step 3in the procedure above.
3When you are satisfied with your setting, confirm the time. To do so,
press the button, using a small pointed tool (ball-point pen for
example).
Result:◆The AM or PM indication stops flashing.
◆The clock starts.
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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.
1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result:◆
The OPERATION indicator on the indoor unit comes on.
◆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 a three-minute.
2If the indication is not displayed at the top of the remote control,
press the button on the remote control one or more times until it
appears.
Result:◆The indoor unit beeps each time you press .
◆The air conditioner starts up in AUTO mode.
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3To adjust the standard temperature (The air conditioner automatically
set the standard temperature by the current room temperature.), press
the or buttons one or more times.
SET TEMP. SET TEMP. - SET TEMP. SET TEMP.
-2°C/-4°F -1°C/-2°F Standard temperature +1°C/2°F +2°C/4°F
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< When you feel hot > < When you feel chilly >
Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode
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You must select the Cool mode if you wish to adjust the:
◆Cooling temperature
◆Fan speed when cooling
1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result:◆ The OPERATION indicator on the indoor unit comes on.
◆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 a three-minute.
2If the indication is not displayed at the top of the remote control,
press the button on the remote control one or more times until it
appears.
Result:◆The indoor unit beeps each time you press .
◆The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode.
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3To adjust the temperature, press the or buttons one or more
times until the required temperature is displayed.
Possible temperatures are between 18°C (65°F) and 30°C (86°F)
inclusive.
Result:◆Each time you press or :
- The temperature is adjusted by 1°C (1°F)
- 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.
4Select the fan speed by pressing the button one or more times
until the required setting is displayed:
Low
Medium
High
Automatic
Result: Each time you press , the indoor unit beeps.
5To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 14.
Cooling Your Room
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