Samsung AST12WHWB User manual

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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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Remote Control - Buttons and Display
Operation modes indicator
( AUTO, COOL,
DRY, FAN)
Transmission indicator
Energy Saving button
Sleep button
Mode selection button
(AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN)
On Timer button
Off Timer button
Temperature and Timer setting
Turbo button
1 Hour Timer button
1 Hour Timer indicator
Battery life indicator
Battery check button
Timer Set/Cancel button
Fan speed indicator
Airflow direction
On Timer indicator
Off Timer indicator
Turbo function indicator
Sleep mode indicator
Energy saving indicator
Power(On/Off) button
Temperature adjustment button
Fan speed button
Airflow control button
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◆Each mode indicator shows the current setting and the battery life.
◆You can check the battery life by pressing the button.
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The number of the battery life indicator means the remaining battery life.
Replace the batteries when only one battery life indicator remains.
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Getting Started
The User’s Manual provides you valuable information about your air conditioner.
Please read this manual carefully before using the air conditioner.
It will help you take full advantage of the unit's features.
You have already seen the basic description of the unit on pages from 4 to 6.
Starting up with the next page, 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
Remove the battery cover in the rear of the remote control by pushing
it with your thumb.
Insert two batteries, respecting the polarities as indicated by
the + and - symbols.
1
2
Close the cover by sliding it back in its 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 Auto Mode
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You can select the Auto mode if you want to cool your room
automatically.
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Press the button on the remote control until is displayed.
Result:◆The indoor unit beeps each time you press the button.
◆The air conditioner runs in the Auto mode.
◆The Auto mode cools the room depending on the set temperature.
2
You can change modes at any time.
If necessary, press the button.
Result:◆ The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
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The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode with
Turbo fan speed.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
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Selecting the Cool Mode
You can select the Cool mode if you want to cool your room.
You can adjust the temperature and the fan speed when cooling.
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1If necessary, press the button.
Result: ◆The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
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The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode with
Turbo fan speed.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
To control the airflow direction, refer to page 15.
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Press the button on the remote control until is displayed.
Result: ◆ The indoor unit beeps each time you press the button.
◆ The air conditioner runs in the Cool mode.
2
You can change modes at any time.
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Press the button to adjust the temperature until the required
temperature is displayed.
You can set the temperature between 16°C and 30°C.
Result:◆ Each time you press the button:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1°C
- The indoor unit beeps
◆If the room temperature is higher than the selected
temperature, the air conditioner starts cooling.
◆If the room temperature reaches the set temperature,
the air conditioner stops cooling, but the fan operates
consistently.
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Press the button to select the fan speed until the required setting
is displayed.
Automatic (rotated : )
Low
Medium
High
Turbo (Maximum)
Result: Each time you press the button, the indoor unit
beeps.
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