Samsung AW0690 User manual

OWNER’S
INSTRUCTIONS
AW0690/AW0890
AW1090/AW1290
WINDOW-TYPE
ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
( Cool )
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DB68-01119A(3)
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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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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 Never store or ship the air conditioner upside down or sideways to avoid damage to the
compressor.
12 If the remote control will not be used for a long time, remove the batteries.
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.

Contents
◆PREPARING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■Safety Precautions ......................................................................................... 2
■Description of Each Component .................................................................... 4
■Remote Control - Buttons .............................................................................. 5
■Getting Started ............................................................................................... 6
■Inserting the Remote Control Batteries .......................................................... 7
◆OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■Cooling Your Room ......................................................................................... 8
■Ventilating Your Room ..................................................................................... 9
■Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally ................................................. 10
■Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically ...................................................... 10
■Switching the Unit Off Automatically(Off Timer) ............................................. 11
■Selecting Energy Saving Mode ...................................................................... 12
◆RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■Power Failure .................................................................................................. 12
■Temperature and Humidity Ranges ................................................................ 13
■Cleaning Your Air Conditioner ......................................................................... 14
■Solving Common Problems ............................................................................ 15
■Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 15
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Description of Each Component
Outer air flow blades
(up/down orientation)
Air inlet(Inside)
Air filter(Inside)
Temperature/
Timer settings
Timer button
Timer indicator
Temperature adjust-
ment buttons
Remote Control
Sensor
Fan speed
adjustment button
Fan speed indicator
Swing indicator Swing button
Ventilation lever
Air outlet
Air inlet (Outside)
Power plug
( The type of power plug
may differ, depending on the
local power supply.)
On/Off button
Energy saver button
Energy saver indicator
Cool indicator
Fan indicator
Operation mode
selection button
Inner air flow blades
(right/left orientation)
❄The design and shape are subject to
change, depending on the model.

Remote Control - Buttons
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Temperature adjustment
buttons
On/Off button
Fan speed adjustment
buttons
Timer button
FAN/COOL mode
selection buttons
Energy saver button
Swing button

Getting Started
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IMPORTANT NOTE
You have just purchased a Samsung window-type room air conditioner which should be installed
following your installation manual.
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.
The booklet is organized as follows.
◆The following figures are shown on pages 4 and 5:
-Description of each component
-Remote control (buttons)
They will help you find the buttons and understand the symbols displayed.
◆In the main part of the document, you will find a series of step-by-step procedures for each
function available.
The illustrations in the step-by-step procedures use four different symbols:
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PRESS PUSH

Inserting the Remote Control Batteries
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Push the battery cover on the rear of the remote control with your thumb
in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
Insert the two batteries, taking care to respect the polarities :
◆+ on the battery with + on the remote control.
◆- on the battery with - on the remote control.
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Close the cover by sliding it back until it clicks into place.
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◆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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CoolingYour Room
To adjust the temperature, press the Temperature buttons on the remote
control or unit one or more times until the desired temperature is displayed.
The temperature can be set between 18°C and 30°C.
Result:
◆ Each time you press the temperature buttons:
– The temperature is adjusted by 1°C and displayed on
the control panel
– The unit beeps
◆ The air conditioner starts cooling if the room temperature is
higher than the selected temperature.
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Press the (On/Off) button.
Result: ◆ The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected when the
unit was last used.
◆ The unit beeps twice.
☛The air conditioner is fitted with a protection mechanism to prevent
the unit from being damaged when it is started immediately after
being:
◆ Plugged in
◆ Stopped
It will start up normally after three minutes.
If the COOL indicator is not lit on the unit:
◆ Press the COOL button on the remote control
or
◆ Press the Mode button on the unit one or more times until the COOL
indicator lights up
Result:
◆ The unit beeps each time you press the COOL/Mode button.
◆ The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode.
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You can change modes at any time.
You must select the Cool mode if you wish to lower the temperature
in your room. You can also set the fan speed.
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To set the fan speed:
◆ Press the HIGH, MED or LOW button on the remote control as desired.
or
◆ Press the Fan Speed button on the unit one or more times until the
desired Fan speed indicator lights up.
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To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 10.
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Remote Control Control Panel

Ventilating Your Room
If the air in your room is stale, you can air the room using the Fan feature.
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If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result: ◆ The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected when
the unit was last used.
◆The unit beeps twice.
2
If you wish to discharge stale air, push the ventilation lever 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 lever to the left and closed position ( ).
Result: ◆ The air simply circulates inside the room.
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To set the fan speed:
◆ Press the HIGH, MED or LOW button on the remote control as desired.
or
◆ Press the Fan Speed button on the unit one or more times until the
desired Fan speed indicator lights up.
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To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 10.
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If the FAN indicator is not lit on the unit:
◆ Press the FAN button on the remote control
or
◆ Press the Mode button on the unit one or more times until the FAN
indicator lights up
Result: ◆ The unit beeps each time you press the FAN/Mode button.
◆The air conditioner starts up in Fan mode.
➢ ◆You can change modes at any time.
◆When the air conditioner is in the Fan mode, the temperature
cannot be set or displayed.
◆You cannot use Fan mode in the energy saving mode
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Remote Control Control Panel

Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally
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Press the Swing button on the remote control or unit.
Result: The inner blades swing automatically left and right.
➢In the Energy Saving mode, the blades may stop when the
compressor is off. For details on the Energy Saving mode, refer to
page 12.
To stop the blades moving left and right, press the Swing button again.
➢To stop the blades in a specific position and orient the air flow in
the corresponding direction, simply press the Swing button when
the blades are in the desired position.
Depending on the position of the unit in your room, you can adjust
the orientation of the inner air flow blades on the right-hand side of
the unit, thus increasing the efficiency of the air conditioner.
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Remote Control Control Panel
Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically
The outer air flow blades can be adjusted to control the vertical air
flow direction.
RECOMMENDATION
Adjust the air flow blades to the desired position, by pushing them upwards or
downwards.
➢ If you orient the air flow blades downwards and the unit operates in the Cool
mode for long periods of time, dew may:
◆Form on the surface of the blades
◆Drip from the blades
When... Adjust the blades to face...
Cooling Upwards.

Switching the Unit Off Automatically (Off Timer)
You can set the timer to switch the air conditioner off automatically
at a given time.
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Select the desired mode by pressing the appropriate button:
◆ COOL or FAN button on the remote control
or
◆ Mode button on the unit (press it one or more times until the
appropriate operating mode indicator lights up)
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If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
If you no longer wish to use the Off Time that you have set, you can
cancel it at any time.
To cancel the Timer, press the Timer button on the remote control or unit
one or more times until "--" is displayed.
Result:◆The unit beeps each time you press a button.
◆The h indicator on the unit switches off.
◆The air conditioner operates normally.
Set the operating time by pressing the Timer button on the remote control or unit
one or more times until the desired time is displayed.The operating time can be
set between 1 and 24 hours.
Result:◆Each time you press theTimer button:
– The time is adjusted by 1 hour and displayed on the control panel
– The unit beeps
◆The h indicator flashes for about ten seconds and the remaining
time is displayed.
◆The operating time is displayed and decreases automatically to
indicate the remaining time.
◆The air conditioner switches off automatically when the operating
time reaches zero.
Example :To switch the unit off two hours after you have gone to bed, set the
operating time to 2 hours.
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Remote Control Control Panel
To Cancel the Off Timer
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Selecting Energy Saving Mode
Power Failure
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To select the energy saving mode, press the Energy Saver button on the
remote control or unit one or more times until the Energy Saver indicator
lights up.
Result:
◆ The fan and compressor cycle on and off together.
◆ The fan will continue to run for a short time after the
compressor cycles off.
➢ If you would like the air conditioner to run in Fan mode, do not press
the Energy Saver button.You cannot use the Fan mode in the energy
saving mode.
To stop the energy saving mode, press the Energy Saver button on the
remote control or unit again.
Result: The fan runs at all times, while the compressor cycles on and off.
If you wish to save energy when using your air conditioner,
select the energy saving mode with the Energy Saver button.
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Remote Control Control Panel
If a power failure occurs when the air conditioner is operating, the unit is
switched off. When the power comes back on, wait five minutes before
pressing (On/Off) to restart the unit.

Temperature and Humidity Ranges
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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.
Higher humidity levels Water may condense on and drip from the surface of the unit
if it is used for long periods.
The following table indicates the temperature and humidity ranges
within which the air conditioner can be used.
Mode Indoor
Temperature Outdoor Temperature Indoor Humidity
Cooling 80% or less 21°C to 43°C approx.21°C to 32°C approx.

CleaningYour Air Conditioner
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Open the front grille by pulling on the tabs of the unit.1
Grasp the handle on the air filter and lift it slightly and then out to the
front.
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Remove all dust on the air filter with a vacuum cleaner or brush.3
When you have finished, insert the air filter back into its original
position.
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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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The removal of the front grille makes it easier to clean the air
conditioner. After opening the front grille, lift it up as much as
possible, then pull down to release it.
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Front grille
Grille groove
Body guide
Front grille
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.
IMPORTANT
If you... Then...
Will not be using the
air conditioner for a
long period of time
◆ Set the fan to LOW and let it run for
a few hours to dry the inside of the
air conditioner thoroughly.
◆ Switch the air conditioner off and
unplug it from the wall socket.
◆ Clean the filter and outer surfaces.
Have not used the air
conditioner for a long
period of time
Set the fan to LOW and let it run for a
few hours to dry the inside of the air
conditioner thoroughly.
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Solving Common Problems
Technical Specifications
Explanation / Solution
◆Check that the circuit breaker used for the air conditioner has not been
triggered.
◆ Check that the power cable is plugged into a wall socket and the socket is
switched on, if necessary.
◆ Check that the temperature indicator on the unit is lit;if necessary,
press (On/Off) on the remote control or unit.
◆Check that there are no obstacles between you and the unit.
◆ Replace the remote control batteries if necessary.
◆ Check that you are close enough to the unit (seven metres/yards or less).
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Ventilate the room.
Problem
The air conditioner does
not
operate at all
The air conditioner does not
operate with the remote
control
Odors are permeating the
room during air conditioning
◆Check that you are pointing the remote control at the remote control sensor
on the unit.
◆ Replace the remote control batteries if necessary.
No beep is heard when you
press (On/Off) on the
remote control
◆Check that the correct operating mode has been selected(COOL).
◆ The room temperature may be too low.
◆Dust may be blocking the air filter; refer to page 14 for cleaning instructions.
◆Check that there is no obstacle blocking the air flow into or out of the unit.
The air conditioner does not
cool
◆Check that the air conditioner has been switched on; if necessary,
press (On/Off) on the remote control or unit.
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The blades may not move when the air conditioner runs in the energy saving mode.
The air flow direction does
not change when you press
the Swing button
◆Check that the timer has been programmed correctly; refer to page 11.
The timer is not correctly
triggered
Before contacting an authorized service center, perform the following simple checks.
They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Power Supply
115V~, 60Hz
Model
AW0690
AW0890
AW1090
AW1290
Cooling Capacity(BTU/h)
6000
8000
10000
12000

ELECTRONICS
Labor
1 Year (In home)
Parts
1 Year
Printed in Korea
YOUR SAMSUNG ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
WARRANTY
Limited Warranty to Original Purchaser
Samsung will repair or replace, at our option, this product if found defective within the warranty
period beginning from the original date of purchase.This Samsung Product is warranted by
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CANADA Inc. against manufacturing defects in materials or
workmanship for the period specified.
Limited 5-Years Compressor Warranty
Within one year of purchase Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. will provide a replacement
compressor if it is found to be defective in material or workmanship. During the existing four
years (second through fifth year) Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. will provide a replacement
only, without charge, if it is found to be defective in material or workmanship. Labor to install
the compressor during these existing four years is not included in the warranty. All warranty
repairs must be performed by a Samsung Authorized Service Centre.
Obligation of the Original Owner
The original dated purchase receipt must be retained as proof of purchase and presented to
the Authorized Service Centre before warranty services are rendered.
Exclusions of the Warranty
This warranty does not cover damage due to accident, fire, flood and/or other Acts of God:
misuse, incorrect line voltage, improper installation, improper or unauthorized repairs,
commercial use, or damages which occur in shipping. Exterior and interior finish and plastic
parts, are not covered under this warranty, Customer adjustments which are explained in the
instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty.This warranty will
automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number.
This warranty is valid only on products purchased and used in Canada.
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CANADA INC.
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