Samsung AW0500 AW0500A User manual

OWNER’S
INSTRUCTIONS
AW0500
AW0500A
WINDOW-TYPE
ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
( Cool )
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DB68-00968A(2)
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The following safety precautions must be taken when using your air conditioner.
Safety Precautions
1 The unit must be plugged into an independent circuit.
The air conditioner must be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations and
safety regulations wherever applicable.
2 Some installation locations may require installation of a short circuit breaker or grounding.
4 MAKE sure that the unit is correctly ventilated at all times :
do NOT place clothing or other materials over it.
5 NEVER spill any kind of liquid into the unit. Should this happen, unplug the unit and contact
an authorized service center.
6 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.
7 Do NOT place any obstacles in front of the unit.
8 Users of this product are cautioned not to attempt repairs.
Instead, they are requested to directly contact a designated service center or the outlet
at which the product was purchased.
9 Do not use an extension cord with this product.
10 The appliance is not intended for use by young children without supervision ;
young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
11 Because the rear of air conditioner is very sharp, please put gloves on when carrying or installing
the air conditioner.
12 Never store or ship the air conditioner upside down or sideways to avoid damage to the
compressor.
3 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available
from the manufacturer or an authorized service centre.
The manufacturer does not assume responsibility for accidents or injury
caused by an incorrectly installed air conditioner. If you are unsure about
installation, contact an installation specialist.
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Contents
◆PREPARING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■Safety Precautions ......................................................................................... 2
■Description of Each Component .................................................................... 4
■Getting Started ............................................................................................... 5
◆OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■Cooling Your Room ......................................................................................... 6
■Ventilating Your Room ..................................................................................... 7
■Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally ................................................. 7
◆RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■Power Failure .................................................................................................. 8
■Temperature and Humidity Range .................................................................. 8
■Cleaning Your Air Conditioner ......................................................................... 9
■Solving Common Problems ............................................................................ 10
■Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 11
◆INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................... 12

Description of Each Component
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Thermostat control Selector
Power plug
(Be sure to check the voltage
before installation.)
Air inlet (Outside)
Air outlet
Air inlet (Inside)
Air Filter (Inside)
Ventilation Switch
Air flow direction
adjustable lever

Getting Started
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You have just purchased a Samsung window-type room air conditioner which should be installed
following your Owner’s Instructions.
Your Owner's Instructions contain much valuable information on using your air conditioner.
Please take the time to read them as they will help you take full advantage of the unit's features.

CoolingYour Room
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27˚C~23˚C (81˚F~ 73˚F)
23˚C~18˚C
(73˚F~ 64˚F)
27˚C~29˚C
(81˚F~ 84˚F)
Turn the SELECTOR and set it to “ HI COOL ” , “ MED COOL ” or
“ LOW COOL ”.
Result: ◆ The air conditioner starts up in cool mode.
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Turn the THERMOSTAT control to the desired position.
You must select the COOL mode if you wish to adjust the:
◆ Cooling temperature
◆ Fan speed when Cooling
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To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 7.
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Possible temperatures: Can be set between 18°C(64°F) and 29°C(84°F).
Result: The air conditioner starts cooling if the room temperature is
higher than the selected temperature.

If the air in your room is stale, you can ventilate the room using
the Fan feature.
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to the section below.
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Ventilating Your Room
Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally
1If you wish to discharge stale air, push the ventilation switch on the front
of the unit to the right and open position( ).
Result: ◆
The air inside the room circulates and stale air is discharged
outside.
Otherwise, push the ventilation switch to the left and closed position( ) .
Result: ◆ The air simply circulates inside the room.
2Turn the SELECTOR and set it to “HI FAN” or “LOW FAN” position.
Result: ◆ The air conditioner starts up in fan mode.
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◆ LOW FAN : The fan turns slowly.
◆ You can change modes at any time.
The air flow direction blades can be adjusted to improve the efficiency
of the air conditioner.
1The side by side air direction louvers are together and are controlled
by a lever.They regulate air discharge to the right, left or to the centre.
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Temperature and Humidity Range
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The following table indicates the temperature and humidity ranges
within which the air conditioner can be used.
Mode
Cooling
Indoor Humidity
80% or less
If the unit is used for
long periods at a high
humidity level, water may
condense on and drip
from the surface of the
air conditioner.
Outdoor Temperature
21˚C(70˚F) to 43˚C(110˚F)
approx.
Indoor Temperature
21˚C(70˚F) to 32˚C(90˚F)
approx.
If the air conditioner is used at... Then...
Higher temperature The automatic protection feature may be
triggered and the air conditioner stopped.
Lower temperature A water leakage or some other malfunction
may happen if the heat exchanger freezes.
Power Failure
Here are a few recommendations that you should follow when using
your air conditioner.
If a power failure occurs, set the SELECTOR to OFF. When the power
comes back on, wait five minutes before turning the unit back on.

CleaningYour Air Conditioner
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Be sure to clean the air filter periodically to maintain the air conditioner
in the best condition for a long period of time.
When cleaning the air conditioner, turn it off and pull out
the power plug.
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Remove the dust on the air filter using a vacuum cleaner and brush.
2
Insert the air filter back into its original position.
3
Wipe the surface of the unit with a neutral detergent
and then wipe it again with dry cloth.
(Be sure not to use benzene, solvent or other chemical products.)
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◆Check the cleanliness of the air conditioner.
◆Set the SELECTOR to "LOW FAN", and dry the
inside of the air conditioner by operating it for 4 ~ 5 hours.
(The service life of the air conditioner is lengthened when the
dew formed on the heat exchanger is removed before storage.)
◆Turn off the air conditioner, and pull out the power plug.
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Hold the air filter handle, pull it slightly forward, and then pull it out to the
right side.
IMPORTANT

Solving Common Problems
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Explanation / Solution
◆Check for a power failure.
◆ Check the voltage.
(See the technical specifications)
◆ Check the power plug for disconnection.
◆ Check to see whether the SELECTOR is placed in the "OFF" position.
(Set it to the desired position.)
◆ Check to see whether the room temperature is too low.
- Refer to page 8 for details about temperature condition.
◆Set the THERMOSTAT control to the desired position.
- When the number on the THERMOSTAT control is high, the room
temperature may be too warm.
◆ Check to see whether there is any open window or leakage of cool
air to the outside.
- Close the window, and fill the gap.
◆ Check to see whether there is any obstacle adversely affecting
the flow of the air inside and outside the room.
- Remove the obstacle or change the position of the air conditioner.
◆ Check to see whether the air filter is clogged with dust or
contaminated with foreign substances.
- Clean the air filter.
◆ Check to see whether there is any direct sunlight facing the air conditioner.
- Block the sunlight with a sunshade.
◆ Check to see whether there is any electric device generating heat.
- Do not use the air conditioner together with any heating device.
Problem
The air conditioner
does not operate at all.
The air comes out smoothly,
but cooling is not effective.
Before contacting an authorized service center, perform the following simple checks.
They may save you the time and the expense of an unnecessary call.