Samsung AVXWVH022EE User manual

Air Conditioner
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02_ features
For easy future reference write the model and serial number
down. You will find your model number on the bottom of the
air conditioner.
Model #
Serial #
features of your new
air conditioner
• Cool Summer Offer
On those hot sweltering summer days and long restless nights, there is no better escape
from the heat than the cool comforts of home. Your new air conditioner brings an end to
exhausting hot summer days and lets you rest. This summer, beat the heat with your own
air conditioner.
• Cost Efficient System
Your new air conditioner not only provides maximum cooling power in the summer, but can
also be an efficient heating method in the winter with the advanced “Heat pump” system.
This technology is up to 300% more efficient than electrical heating, so you can further
reduce its running cost. Now, meet year-round needs with one air conditioner.
• A Look for Everywhere
The elegant and harmonious design gives priority to the esthetics of your space and
complements any of your existing interior décor. With its soft color and rounded-edge shape,
the new air conditioner adds class to any room. Enjoy what your air conditioner offers both
functionally and esthetically.
•
function generates hydrogen(H) and oxygen(O2) to attack undesirable air
contaminants such as bacteria, pollen, and odor. It makes you breathe better as if you were
staying around waterfalls, ocean surf, rivers and mountains.
• function
mode allows you to set a comfortable sleep temperature while saving energy and
having sound sleep.
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safety information _03
ENGLISH
safety information
To prevent electric shock, disconnect the power before servicing, cleaning, and installing the unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Before using your new air conditioner, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to
safely and efficiently operate the extensive features and functions of your new appliance.
Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your air
conditioner may differ slightly from those described in this manual. If you have questions, call your nearest
contact center or find help and information online at www.samsung.com.
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
WARNING
Risk of death or serious personal injury.
CAUTION
Potential risk of personal injury or material damage.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when
using your air conditioner, follow these basic safety instructions:
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions carefully.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.
Call the contact center for help.
Recommended instructions or useful information for use.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them carefully.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS
Do not cut the power plug and connect to a different power cable.
Never attempt to lengthen the power cable.
• Potential risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not yank the power cable and touch the power plug with wet hands.
• Potential risk of fire or electric shock.
Never use a damaged power plug, power cable, or loosened power
receptacle.
• Potential risk of fire or electric shock.
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04_ safety information
safety information
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS
Do not place the air conditioner near hazardous substances or equipment
that releases free flames to avoid fires, explosions or injuries.
• Potential risk of fire hazard or explosion.
Do not spray flammable gases such as insecticide near the air conditioner.
• Potential risk of electric shock, fire or unit malfunction.
Do not block or place items in front of the air conditioner. Do not step, hang
onto, or place heavy items on the air conditioner.
• Potential risk of personal injury.
Do not insert anything such as fingers or branches into the air conditioner
vents.
• Keep children away from the air conditioner. Potential risk of personal injury.
Do not install the air conditioner in areas exposed to the inflammable gas
leakage or the potential risk of gas leakage.
• Potential risk of fire hazard or explosion.
Do not install the outdoor unit at an unstable place such as outer high wall of
an apartment or building and on a outside of terrace to avoid falling.
• If the outdoor unit falls, it may cause personal injury or loss of property.
Consult the place of purchase or a contact center to disassemble or reinstall
the air conditioner.
• Potential risk of unit malfunction, water leakage, electric shock, or fire.
Do not connect the air conditioner with heating apparatus or do not attempt
to disassemble, remodel or repair it by yourself.
• Potential risk of malfunction, electric shock or fire. If repairs are needed, consult the
contact center.
Consult the place of purchase or a contact center to install the air
conditioner.
• Improper installation carries a risk of unit malfunction, water leakage, electric shock or
fire.
• If installing in specialty areas, such as a factory complex or saline coastal area, consult
the place of purchase or contact center for specific installation details.
Install the air conditioner with the support bracket securely fastened to use
for an extended period of time.
• If the air conditioner falls, it may cause personal injury or loss of property.
Ensure the air conditioner is installed in compliance with current national
safety standards.
Use a rated circuit breaker only.
• Never use steel wires or copper wires as a circuit breaker. It may cause fire or unit
malfunction.
Use an exclusive power source for the air conditioner.
• Potential risk of electric shock or fire.
Do not put undue stress on the power cable or place heavy objects on it.
Do not bend the power cable excessively.
• Potential risk of fire or electric shock.
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If the air conditioner becomes wet, turn the power off immediately and call
your nearest contact center.
• Potential risk of fire or electric shock.
Install an exclusive circuit breaker and short-circuit breaker for the air
conditioner.
• Potential risk of electric shock or fire.
If the power cable or cord is damaged, the manufacturer, a qualified service
technician must replace it to avoid a potential risk.
Disconnect the air conditioner from power supply before it is repaired or
disassembled.
Use a receptacle that has a ground terminal. The receptacle must be used
exclusively for the air conditioner.
• Improper electrical grounding may cause electric shock or fire.
Ensure proper ground has been established when installing the air
conditioner. Do not connect the ground cable of the unit to a gas pipe, a
water pipe or a telephone line.
• Potential risk of electric shock.
CAUTION SIGNS
Ensure no water gets into the air conditioner.
• Potential risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not install the air conditioner close to heating appliances to avoid damage.
Turn off the air conditioner using the provided remote control or control
accessory (if provided). Do not unplug to turn off the unit (unless there is an
immediate danger).
Do not open the front grille during operation.
• Potential risk of electric shock or unit malfunction.
Cool air should not flow directly towards people, pets, and plants.
• It is harmful to your health, pets, and plants.
Do not run the air conditioner for an extended period of time in a room with
the door closed or with babies, elderly or disabled people.
• Open the door or windows to ventilate your room at least once an hour to prevent oxygen
shortage.
Do not use the air conditioner as a cooling precision instrument for food,
pets, plants, cosmetics or machinery.
• Potential risk of property loss.
Do not drink water from the air conditioner.
• Potential risk of health hazard.
Do not give excessive shock to the air conditioner.
• Potential risk of fire or unit malfunction.
Do not expose the dust filter to direct sunlight while drying.
• Strong direct sunlight may deform the dust filter.
Do not spray water directly on the air conditioner or use benzene, thinner or
alcohol to clean the surface of the unit.
• Potential risk of electric shock or fire.
• Potential risk of damage to the air conditioner.
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06_ safety information
safety information
CAUTION SIGNS
Do not place containers with liquid or other objects on the unit.
Do not touch the pipe connected to the air conditioner.
• Potential risk of personal injury or burn.
The air conditioner is composed of moving parts. Keep children away from
the unit to avoid physical injury.
Check for damage on delivery. If damaged, do not install the air conditioner
and call the place of purchase immediately.
Make sure the voltage and frequency of the electric system are compatible
with the air conditioner.
Insert the dust filter before operating the air conditioner.
• If there is no dust filter inside the air conditioner, accumulated dust may shorten the life of
the air conditioner and cause electricity waste.
Keep indoor temperatures stable and not extremely cold, especially where
there are children, elderly or disabled people.
Clean the conditioner after the inner fan stops operating.
• Potential risk of injury or electric shock.
Clean the dust filter every 2 weeks. Clean the filter more frequently if the air
conditioner is operated in dusty areas.
Inspect the condition, electric connections, pipes and external case of the
air conditioner regularly by a qualified service technician.
Do not open doors and windows in the room being cooled during operation
unless necessary.
Do not block air conditioner vents. If objects block the air flow, it may cause
unit malfunction or poor performance.
The packaging material and used batteries of the remote control(optional)
must be disposed of in accordance with the national standards.
The refrigerant used in the air conditioner must be treated as chemical
waste. Dispose the refrigerant following national standards.
Have a qualified service technician install the air conditioner and perform a
trial operation.
Install the air conditioner away from direct exposure to sunlight, heating
apparatus, and humid places.
• Hang a curtain to boost cooling efficiency and to avoid the risk of electric shock.
Firmly connect the drain hose to the air conditioner for a proper water
drainage.
• If it is not drain well, the condensed-water from the indoor unit may overflow and leak into
the room.
Install the outdoor unit where operating noise and vibration will not disturb
your neighbor and be well-ventilated with no obstacle.
• Potential risk of malfunction.
• Operating noise may disturb your neighbor.
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Install using the shortest possible pipe.
• If the length of the pipe is too long, the air conditioner life can shorten and become
inefficient.
If a power outage occurs while the air conditioner is working, turn off the
power source immediately.
When cleaning the outdoor unit, touch the heat exchanger radiator fins with
extreme care.
• Wearing thick gloves can protect your hands.
Make sure there are no obstacles under the indoor unit.
• Potential risk of fire or loss of property.
Make sure that children take precautions against access to the air
conditioner and they do not play with the unit.
The maximum input power & current and the input power & current are
measured in accordance with the rules given in the IEC/ISO.
Use the wireless remote control only up to a distance of about 7m from the
remote control sensor of the air conditioner.
• The air conditioner may not work over the distance of 7m.
Make sure the cover or any obstacle is not near the air conditioner. Allow
sufficient space for air circulation.
• Insufficient ventilation may result in poor performance.
Batteries should be removed from the wireless remote control and be kept
separate when unused for long period of time.
If failure or damage occurs on the conditions of improper use not followed
by the installation manual, there will be an extra labor charge for installing
and construction.
• Potential risk of malfunction, electric shock or fire if repairs or installations are attempted
by a non-qualified service technician.
Ensure the off-on and protection switches are properly installed.
Do not use the air conditioner if damaged. If problems occur, immediately
stop operation and disconnect the plug from the power supply.
If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time (for
example, over several months), unplug the power from the wall.
Call the place of purchase or a contact center if repairs are needed
• Potential risk of fire or electric shock if disassembly or repairs are attempted by a
non-qualified service technician.
If you smell burning plastic, hear strange sounds, or see smoke coming from
the unit, unplug the air conditioner immediately and call a contact center.
• Potential risk of fire or electric shock.
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08_ contents
contents
VIEWING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
10
10 Checking the indoor unit and digital display
10 Main parts
10 Indoor unit digital display
11 Removing the front panel
11 Power button and Room temperature sensor
12 Checking the remote control
13 Remote control display
13 Using the remote control
13 Installing the batteries
OPERATING BASIC FUNCTION
14
14 Turning the air conditioner on and off
14 Selecting operation mode
14 Auto
15 Cool
16 Dry
17 Fan
18 Heat
19 Adjusting the air flow direction
19 Vertical air flow
19 Horizontal air flow
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USING ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
20
20 Using the Turbo function
21 Setting timer
21 On timer
22 Off timer
23 Combining On timer and Off timer
24 mode
26 Using the function
27 Using the Energy saving function
28 Using the Evaporator clean function
CLEANING AND MAINTAINING
THE AIR CONDITIONER
29
29 Cleaning the exterior
29 Cleaning the filter
29 Air filter
30 Anti-allergy filter
31 Replacing the filter
31 Deodorizing filter
32 Maintaining your air conditioner
32 Periodical checks
33 Internal protections via the unit control
system
APPENDIX
34
34 Troubleshooting
35 Operation ranges
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes
at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of
material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office,
for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract.
This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
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10_ viewing
viewing your air conditioner
Congratulations on the purchase of the air conditioner. We hope you will enjoy the features of your air
conditioner and stay cool or warm with optimal efficiency.
Please read the user manual to get started and to make the best use of the air conditioner.
CHECKING THE INDOOR UNIT AND DIGITAL DISPLAY
Carefully unpack your air conditioner, and check the unit to make sure it is not damaged.
Main parts
Your air conditioner may slightly look different from illustration shown above depending on
your model.
Indoor unit digital display
indicator
Operation indicator
Evaporator clean
indicator
Timer/
indicator
Temperature indicator
Air flow blade
Digital display
Air intake
Blade pin lever
Power button
Air filter(under the panel)
Air flow blade
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