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.
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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.