Samsung ASK09G6VE User manual

Split-type Room Air Conditioner
(Cool)
OWNER’S
INSTRUCTIONS
ASK09G6VE
ASK12G6VE
Indoor Unit
USK09G6VE
USK12G6VE
Outdoor Unit
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DB98-24286A(1)

Safety Precautions
You should take the following safety precautions when using your air conditioner.
◆Do not repair the air conditioner at your discretion.
It is recommended to contact a service center directly.
◆Never spill any kind of liquid on the air conditioner.
If this happens, unplug or turn off the air conditioner and contact an
authorized service center.
◆Do not insert anything between the airflow blades to prevent damage of
the inner fan and consequent injury. Keep children away from the air
conditioner.
◆Do not place any obstacles in front of the air conditioner.
◆Do not spray any kind of liquid into the indoor unit. If this happens,
turn off the breaker and contact a service center.
◆Make sure that the air conditioner is well ventilated at all times:
Do not place a cloth or other materials over it.
◆Remove the batteries if you don’t use the remote control for a long
time. (If applicable)
◆Use the remote control within 7 meters from the indoor unit. (If applicable)
WARNING
DURING OPERATION
◆Never store or load the air conditioner upside down or sideways to
prevent the damage of the compressor.
◆Young children or infirm persons should be always supervised when
they use the air conditioner.
◆Max current is measured according to IEC standard for safety.
◆Current is measured according to ISO standard for energy efficiency.
OTHERS
◆Before throwing out the air conditioner, remove the batteries from the
remote control.
◆When you dispose of the air conditioner, consult your dealer. If pipes
are removed incorrectly, refrigerant may blow out and cause air
pollution. When it contacts with your skin, it can cause skin injury.
◆The package of the air conditioner should be recycled or disposed
properly for environmental reasons.
D ISPOSING OF THE UNIT
• If you don’t follow the safety precautions, you may get the risk of an electric
shock, injury or death.
•The manufacturer or qualified service personnel must install this air conditioner.
• Unplug the electric power before repairing, installing or cleaning.
Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
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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
◆ 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
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
■ Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
■ Installing a Filter (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
◆ T ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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View of the Unit
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Air filter
(under the grille) Air flow blades (outlet) Air Inlet
Standard indicator
Nature indicator
Power indicator
Timer indicator
Saving indicator
On/Off switch
(operation without
remote control)
Indoor Unit
Power
Standard Nature Saving Silence Timer
Power
Standard Nature Saving Silence Timer
Silence indicator

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Outdoor Unit
Air Inlet(Rear)
Connection Valve
(inside)
Air Outlet

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.
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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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Power
Standard Nature Saving Silence Timer
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...
Standard
(Nature) mode
Nature
Reducing the uncomfortable
temperature gradually
(Power) mode
Power
High fan speed
(Saving) mode
Saving
Compressor run time reduced
(Silence) mode
Silence
Fan speed reduces as the temperature
decreases
Standard Nature
Power
Saving Silence
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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.
-2°C -1°C Standard temperature +1°C +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.
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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 18°C and 30°C inclusive.
Result:◆ Each time you press the TEMPERATURE buttons:
- The temperature is adjusted by 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.
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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
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 18°C and 30°C inclusive.
Result:◆Each time you press the TEMPERATURE buttons:
- The temperature is adjusted by 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.
IMPORTANT
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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
Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally
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.
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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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refer to page 17.
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 1°C every hour.
When it has been increased
by 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.
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.
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Operating Recommendations
Here is a recommendation 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,
the air conditioner starts up
again 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.
Mode Outdoor Temperature Indoor Temperature Indoor Humidity
Cooling 21°C to 43°C approx. 18°C to 32°C approx. 80% or less
Drying 18°C to 43°C approx. 18°C to 32°C approx. -
❇ If the cooling operation is used at over 33°C(indoor temperature) then, it does not cool at its full capacity.
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.
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Cleaning Your Air Conditioner
Front grille Hook
Body groove
To get the best possible use out of your air conditioner, you must
clean it regularly to remove the dust that accumulates on the air filter.
Before cleaning your air conditioner, ensure that you
have switched off the breaker used for the unit.
1 Open the front grille by pulling on the tabs on the lower right and left
sides of the indoor unit.
2 The removal of the front grille facilitates your cleaning of the air
conditioner. After opening the front grille, lift up to the max, and pull to
release them and vice versa.
3 Lift out the bottom edge of the air filters and pull down to release them.
4 Remove all dust on the air filters with a vacuum cleaner or brush.
5 When you have finished, insert the top part of the filters into their slot
and push down on the bottom edge until they click into place.
6 Clean the front panel with a damp cloth and mild detergent (do NOT use
benzene, solvents or other chemicals).
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going for three to four hours to dry the inside of the air conditioner thoroughly.