Samsung AST12P4GB/UMG User manual

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ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
ESFADB98-16557A(1)
Split-type Room Air Conditioner (Cool)
Aire acondicionado doméstico sistema Split (Refrigeración)
Climatiseur de type Séparé (Refroidissement)
AST12P4GB
AST12P4GE
AST18P0GBA
AST18P0GEA
AST24P6GBA
AST24P6GEA
Indoor unit
UST12P4GB
UST12P4GE
UST18P0GBA
UST18P0GEA
UST24P6GBA
UST24P6GEA
Outdoor unit
OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D’UTILISATION

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Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions must be taken when using your air conditioner.
◆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.
◆Never spill any kind of liquid into the unit. Should this happen, unplug
or main switch off the unit and contact an authorized service center.
◆Do not insert anything between the air outlet blades because the inner
fan may be damaged and could cause injury. Keep children away from
the unit.
◆Do not place any obstacles in front of the unit.
◆Do not spray 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.
◆Make sure that the unit is correctly ventilated at all times:
Do not place clothing or other materials over it.
◆If the wireless remote control will not be used for a long time, remove
the batteries. (If applicable)
◆When using a wireless remote control, the distance should not be more
than 7 meters from the air conditioner. (If applicable)
WARNING
DURING OPERATION
◆Never store or ship the air conditioner upside down or sideways to
avoid damage to the compressor.
◆The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision: Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
◆Max current is measured according to IEC standard for safety and
current is measured according to ISO standard for energy efficiency.
OTHERS
◆Before throwing out the device, it is necessary to pull back the battery
cells and get rid of them safely for recycling reasons.
◆When you need to dispose of the unit, consult your dealer. If pipes are
removed incorrectly, refrigerant may blow out and come into contact
with your skin, causing injury. Releasing refrigerant into the atmosphere
also damages the environments.
◆Please recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this product in
an environmentally responsible manner.
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ISPOSING OF THE UNIT
Risk of electric shock. • Can cause injury or death. • Disconnect all
remote electric power supplies before servicing, installing or cleaning.
• This must be done by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similar
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

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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
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PERATING 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
■ Selecting Energy Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
■ Generating Anion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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ROGRAMMING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■ Setting the On Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
■ Setting the Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
■ Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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ECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■ Operating Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
■ Temperature and Humidity Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
■ Operating Your Air Conditioner Without the Remote Control . . . . . 22
■ Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
■ Cleaning Your Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
■ Cleaning Deodorizing and Bio-Green Filters (option) . . . . . . . . . . 24
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ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

View of the Unit
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◆If you want to turn on/off the display during operation,
press the button on the remote control.
◆The room temperature sensor senses air temperature
around the sensor, and shows the temperature on the
display.
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Indoor Unit
Air filter
(under the grille) Air flow blades
(outlet)
Remote Control Sensor
On/Off switch
Timer indicator
Fan speed setting
Sleep Timer indicator
Operation indicator
Set temperature &
Room temperature
Anion indicator
Auto grille Air Inlet Room temperature sensor
The design and shape are subject to change according to the model.

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Air Inlet(Rear)
Air Outlet
Connection Valve
Outdoor Unit UST12P4GB UST12P4GE
Air Inlet(Rear)
Air Outlet
Connection Valve
Outdoor Unit UST18P0GBA UST18P0GEA UST24P6GBA UST24P6GEA

Remote Control - Buttons and Display
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Operating mode
( AUTO, COOL,
DRY, FAN)
Remote control
transmission indicator
Digital iOn/Off button
Off Timer setting
Energy saving
Anion button
Sleep button
Energy saving button
Swing button
Timer Set/Cancel button
Temperature adjustment
buttons
Temperature setting
Air flow direction
Turbo mode
Sleep mode
On/Off button
Mode selection button
(AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN)
Fan speed adjustment
button
Turbo button
On Timer button
Off Timer button
Fan speed
Anion indicator
On Timer setting
Battery discharge indicator

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 manual, 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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Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode
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You can start the air conditioner in Automatic mode from your remote
control. In the Automatic mode, the optimum temperature and the fan
speed is selected automatically.
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If the 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 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 air conditioner starts up in Cool mode with
Turbo fan speed.
◆ The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆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
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Cooling Your Room
1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result: ◆ The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode with
Turbo fan speed.
◆ The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆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 button on the remote control one or more times until it
appears.
Result: ◆ The indoor unit beeps each time you press the 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 button 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 button:
- 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.
◆If the room temperature reaches the set temperature, the air
conditioner stops cooling, but the fan is still operating.
3
Select the fan speed by pressing the button one or more times
until the required setting is displayed:
Automatic (rotated : )
Low
Medium
High
Turbo (maximum)
Result:Each time you press the button, the indoor unit
beeps.
4
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to pages 16 and 17.
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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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is adjusted as below when you turn on the air conditioner again.
Set temperaturePrevious set temperature
Over 24°C
Below 24°C
24°C
Previous set temperature

Changing the Room Temperature Quickly
Result: ◆ The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode with
Turbo fan speed.
◆ The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
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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.
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 again.
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 pages
16 and 17.

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.
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
button on the remote control one or more times until it appears.
Result:◆
The indoor unit beeps each time you press the button.
◆ The air conditioner runs in DRY mode.
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3To adjust the temperature, press the button 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 button:
- 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 pages 16 and 17.
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Result: ◆ The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode with
Turbo fan speed.
◆ The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆The indoor unit beeps.

Airing Your Room
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If the atmosphere in your room is stale, you can air the room using
the Fan feature.
1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
2If the 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 button.
◆ The air conditioner runs in FAN mode.
◆ The temperature is set automatically.
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3Select the fan speed by pressing the button one or more times
until the required setting is displayed:
Low
Medium
High
Result:Each time you press the button, the indoor unit beeps.
4To control the direction of the air flow, refer to pages 16 and 17.
Result: ◆ The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode with
Turbo fan speed.
◆ The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆The indoor unit beeps.

Selecting Energy Saving Mode
If you wish to save energy when using your air conditioner, select the
Energy saving mode with the Energy saving button.
3Press the button.
Result:◆
The indoor unit beeps.
◆ The air conditioner runs in the Energy saving mode.
◆ The outer air flow blade moves up and down.
◆ To stop the Energy saving mode, press the button again.
4To adjust the temperature, press the button one or more times
until the required temperature is displayed. Possible temperatures are
between 26°C and 30°C inclusive.
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Energy saving mode before adjusting the temperature.
6To control the direction of the air flow, refer to pages 16 and 17.
5To select the fan speed, press the button one or more times
until the required setting is displayed.
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1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
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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2Select COOL mode by pressing the button.
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You can select the Energy saving mode only in the COOL mode.
Result: ◆ The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode with
Turbo fan speed.
◆ The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆The indoor unit beeps.

Generating Anion
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The air conditioner can generate anion with an ionizer in the indoor
unit. Since it is an additional function, you can select it any mode,
even when the air conditioner is turned off.
1Press the button.
Result:◆
The air conditioner generates anion.
◆ The indoor unit beeps.
2If you wish to stop the Anion function, press the button again.
Result:The air conditioner is reset automatically to the previous mode,
temperature and fan settings.
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To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page s 16 and 17.
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will turn on automatically and generate anion in the Fan
mode with Low fan speed.

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 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 button.
Result:The blade move up and down, around the base position set.
3
To stop the blade moving up and down, press the 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.
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Setting the On Timer
◆If you press the button when the Off Timer is set,
the Off Timer is also cancelled.
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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 button one or more times until
the required time is displayed. Possible time is between 0.5 hour and
24 hours 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
Press the (Set/Cancel) button.
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 button one or more times until
the required time is displayed. Possible time is between 0.5 hour and
24 hours inclusive.
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You can see or change the setting mode and/or the temperature
by pressing the button or the button 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 button until ‘2.0 Hr’ is displayed.
2. Press the (Set/Cancel) button.
3. Press the button until ‘4.0 Hr’ is displayed.
4. Press the (Set/Cancel) button.
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◆If you press the button when the On Timer is set,
the On Timer is also cancelled.
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Press the (Set/Cancel) button.
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 6 hours.
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page 19.
1Make sure that you have selected the COOL mode.
2Press the button.
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 2 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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