Samsung AST18WJWB/UMG 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
AST18WJWB
AST18WJWE
AST24W6WB
AST24W6WE
Indoor unit
UST18WJWB
UST18WJWE
UST24W6WB
UST24W6WE
Outdoor unit
E S F A DB98-20219A(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 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.

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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 YourAir Conditioner Without the Remote Control . . . . . 21
■ Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
■ Cleaning YourAir Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
■ Cleaning Deodorizing and Bio Filter (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
◆ T ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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 UST18WJWB UST18WJWE
Air Inlet (Rear)
Air Outlet
Connection Valve
Air Inlet (Rear)
Air Outlet
Connection Valve
Outdoor Unit UST24W6WB UST24W6WE

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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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.
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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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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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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.
◆
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.
◆
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.
3
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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Selecting the Dry Mode
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To control the airflow direction, refer to page 15.
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1If necessary, press the button.
Result:◆The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆
The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode with
Turbo fan speed.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
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
◆The air conditioner starts dehumidifying and the fan
speed is adjusted automatically.
3
You can select the Dry mode if you want to dehumidify your room.
You can adjust the temperature in this mode.
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 Dry mode.
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You can change modes at any time.
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Selecting the Fan Mode
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You can select the Fan mode if you want to ventilate your room.
It helps to refresh the air in your room. You can adjust the fan speed
in this mode.
1If necessary, press the button.
Result:◆The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆
The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode with
Turbo fan speed.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
Press the button to select the fan speed until the required setting
is displayed. Low
Medium
High
Result: Each time you press the button, the indoor unit beeps.
3
To control the airflow direction, refer to page 15.
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You can change modes at any time.
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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 Fan mode.
◆ The temperature is set automatically.
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Selecting the Turbo Function
You can select the Turbo Function if you want to cool your room in
the fastest way. After the 30-minute operation with the maximum
setting, it returns to the previous setting.
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 setting.
◆You can select the Turbo function in the Auto and Cool mode.
If you select this function in the Dry or Fan mode, the mode
changes to the Auto mode.
2
Press the button again to stop the Turbo Function before the end of the
30-minute period.
Result: The air conditioner is reset automatically to the previous setting.
3
To control the airflow direction, refer to page 15.
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1
If necessary, press the button.
Result:◆The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆
The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode with
Turbo fan speed.
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Selecting the Energy Saving Function
You can select the Energy Saving Function to save energy
when cooling.
To control the airflow direction, refer to page 15.
Press the button to select the fan speed until the required
setting is displayed.
Press the button.
Result:◆
The indoor unit beeps.
◆ The air conditioner runs in the Energy saving mode.
◆ The outer airflow blade moves up and down.
◆ To stop the Energy saving mode, press the again.
2
Press the button to adjust the temperature until the required
temperature is displayed.
3
4
5
1If necessary, press the button.
Result:◆The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆ The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode with
Turbo fan speed.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
You can select the Energy saving mode only in the Cool mode.
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Adjusting the Airflow Direction Vertically
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Press the button until the required direction is set.
Result: The outer blade is adjusted vertically.
You can adjust the airflow direction vertically. The outer airflow
blade moves up and down to increase the efficiency of the cooling
operation.
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on set to the default position.
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Press the button to move the blade up and down automatically
during operation.
2
Press the button again to stop the blade moving up and down.
3
Adjusting the Airflow Direction Horizontally
You can adjust the airflow direction horizontally with your hands.
The inner blades with small fins moves the air to the required
direction.
Adjust the inner blades by moving them to left or right.
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Setting the On Timer
If you press the button, both the On Timer and the Off Timer
are canceled.
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You can set the On Timer to turn on the air conditioner automatically
at the appointed time. You can set the time from 1 hour to 24 hours.
Press the button until the required time is displayed to set the On Timer.
You can set the time between 1 hour and 24 hours.
1
Press the button to complete the setting.
Result: ◆The remaining time is displayed.
◆The timer indicator stops blinking.
◆The selected mode and the temperature on the display
disappear after 10 seconds.
◆The air conditioner turns on automatically at the appointed
time and the On Timer setting disappears.
2
Press the button to cancel the On Timer.
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Press the button until the desired mode is displayed at the top of the
remote control to select the mode in advance.
Result: The air conditioner operates in the selected mode when it is
turned on.
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To Cancel the On Timer
If you don’t use the remote control after setting the On Timer,
it turns off automatically after 25 hours.
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Setting the Off Timer
You can set the Off Timer to turn off the air conditioner automatically
at the appointed time. You can set the time from 1 hour to 24 hours.
Press the button until the required time is displayed to set the Off Timer.
You can set the time between 1 hour and 24 hours.
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You can check or change the mode and/or the temperature by
pressing the button or the button after setting the
Off Timer.
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Press the button to complete the setting.
Result: ◆The remaining time is displayed.
◆The timer indicator stops blinking.
◆The air conditioner turns off automatically at the appointed
time and the Off Timer setting disappears.
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 Hr’ is displayed.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the button until ‘4 Hr’ is displayed.
4. Press the button.
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If you press the button, both the On Timer and the Off Timer
are canceled.
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Press the button to cancel the Off Timer.
To Cancel the Off Timer

Setting the Sleep Timer
You can set the Sleep Timer to turn off the air conditioner automatically
while you are sleeping. The air conditioner stops operating 6 hours after
you set the Sleep Timer.
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Cooling The temperature is increased
by 1°C every hour. After the
increase of 2°C, the tempera-
ture is maintained
for 4 hours.
To Cancel the Sleep Timer
Press the button to cancel the Sleep Timer.
Result:◆The indoor unit beeps.
◆The indicator is no longer displayed.
◆The air conditioner operates normally.
Press the button until the indicator appears on the remote control.
Result:◆The indoor unit beeps.
◆The air conditioner will be controlled as indicated in the
illustrations below.
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You can set Sleep Timer only in the Cool mode.
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Setting the 1 Hour Timer
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You can set the 1 Hour Timer to turn off the air conditioner automatically
after an hour. It is the quick and convenient way using only one button.
To cancel the 1 Hour Timer
Press the button until the indicator appears on the remote control.
Result: ◆The indoor unit beeps.
◆The air conditioner turns off after an hour automatically.
1
Press the button until the desired mode is displayed at the remote
control to select the mode after setting the 1 Hour Timer.
Result: The air conditioner operates in the selected mode for an hour.
2
Press the button to cancel the 1 Hour Timer.
Result:◆The indoor unit beeps.
◆The indicator is no longer displayed.
◆The air conditioner operates normally.
If you set the 1 Hour Timer when the air conditioner is turned off,
the air conditioner turns on and operates for an hour.
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Operating Recommendations
When you use your air conditioner, it is recommended to read the
following:
Topic Recommendation
Power failure If power failure occurs when the air conditioner
is operating, the air conditioner turns off.
When the power returns, the air conditioner
starts up again automatically.
Protection mechanism When the air conditioner is started immediately
after being plugged in or stopped, the normal
operation starts up after 3 minutes for the
reason of protection.