Samsung AST12WHWB User manual

ENGLISH
USER’S MANUAL
MANUAL DE USUARIO
MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR
Split - type Air Conditioner (Cooling)
Acondicionador de aire de tipo partido (Enfriamiento)
Climatiseur de type Split (Réfrigération)
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
AST12WHWB
AST12WHWE
Indoor unit
UST12WHWB
UST12WHWE
Outdoor unit
E S F A DB98-20704A(1)
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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/SASO standard for safety.
◆Current is measured according to ISO/SASO 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.
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Contents
◆ P REPARATION
■ Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
■ Name of Each Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
■ Remote Control-Buttons and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
■ Inserting the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
■ Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
◆ O PERATION
■ Selecting the Auto Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
■ Selecting the Cool Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
■ Selecting the Dry Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
■ Selecting the Fan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
■ Selecting the Turbo Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
■ Selecting the Energy Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
■ Adjusting the Airflow Direction Vertically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
■ Adjusting the Airflow Direction Horizontally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
■ Setting the On Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
■ Setting the Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
■ Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
■ Setting the 1 Hour Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
◆ R ECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■ Operating Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
■ Temperature and Humidity Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
■ Operating Your Air Conditioner Without the Remote Control . . . . . 21
■ Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
■ Cleaning Your Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
■ Cleaning Deodorizing and Bio Filter (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
◆ T ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Name of Each Part
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The design and shape can be changed according to the model.
Indoor Unit
Air filter
(under the grille) Airflow blades (outlet) Air Inlet
Power(On/Off) button
Power(On/Off) button
Turbo indicator
(Red)
Operation indicator
(Green)
Temperature sensor
Timer indicator
(Green)
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Outdoor Unit
Air Inlet (Rear)
Air Outlet
Connection Valve
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