Samsung AW08ECB 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 side
of the air conditioner.
Model #
Serial #
features of your new
air conditioner
• A Cooler Summer
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.
• Easy Maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance are no longer a chore. Simply remove the air filter inside the air
conditioner, rinse, and dry for clean fresh air. Breathe a sigh of relief at knowing how easy it is
to keep the air clean.
• A Look for Everywhere
The elegant and harmonious design gives priority to the esthetics of your space and
complements any of your existing interior decor. With its soft-white color and rounded-edge
shape, the new air conditioner adds class to any room. Enjoy what your air conditioner offers
both functionally and esthetically.
• Advanced Timer Function
Imagine your home filled with cool or warm air from long day of work or school. You can set
the timer to automatically turn on and off the air conditioner even when you are not home.

safety information _03
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 Samsung’s
contact center at 1-800-SAMSUNG 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.
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.

04_ safety information
safety information
Do not place the air conditioner near hazardous substances or equipment
that releases free flames to avoid fires, explosions or injuries.
Do not spray flammable gases such as insecticide near the air conditioner.
• Potential 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.
Potential risk of unit malfunction, water leakage, electric shock, or fire.
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.
If the air conditioner becomes wet, turn off immediately and call Samsung’s
contact center at 1-800-SAMSUNG.
• Potential risk of fire or electric shock.
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.

safety information _05
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 the unit off (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 an
unattended room with the door closed where babies,elderly or disabled
people are located.
• 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.
Do not place containers with liquid or other objects on the unit.
Do not throw the remote control.
• It may break and plastic piece can be dangerous. You may get a cut or greater injury.
The air conditioner is composed of moving parts. Keep children away from
the unit to avoid physical injury.
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 air 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.

06_ safety information
safety information
Have a qualified service technician inspect the condition,electric
connections,pipes and external case of the air conditioner regularly.
Do not open doors and windows in the room being cooled during operation
unless necessary.
Do not block the 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.
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 Samsung’s contact center at 1-800-SAMSUNG 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 Samsung’s contact
center.
• Potential risk of fire or electric shock.

contents _07
contents
SETTING UP YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
BEFORE USE
08
08 Checking the parts and the control panel
08 Main parts
08 Ventilation lever
09 Control panel
10 Digital display
11 Remote control
11 Installing the batteries
OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
12
12 Selecting operation mode
12 Cooling
13 Dry
14 Air circulation
15 Adjusting air flow direction
15 Horizontal air flow
15 Vertical air flow
16 Advanced functions
16 On timer
17 Off timer
18 Good Sleep mode
19 Energy Saving mode
CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR
AIR CONDITIONER
20
20 Cleaning the exterior
20 Cleaning the air filter
20 Maintaining the air conditioner
APPENDIX
21
21 Troubleshooting
21 Operation ranges

08_ setting up
setting up your air conditioner
before use
Congratulations on the purchase of your new air conditioner. We hope you enjoy the features of your air
conditioner and stay cool with optimal efficiency.
Please read the user manual to get started and to obtain the best performance from the air conditioner.
CHECKING THE PARTS AND THE CONTROL PANEL
Carefully unpack your air conditioner, and check the unit to make sure it is not damaged.
Main parts
• Your air conditioner may slightly differ from illustration shown above depending on your
model.
• Power plug may be different from the illustration shown above depending on your region.
• When you connect the power plug into the receptacle, a beep will sound.
Ventilation lever
The ventilation lever is designed to help you get fresh air from outdoors.
It can also help prevent strong outdoor odors from entering the room
through the air conditioner. The lever is located on the lower right side
of the air flow blades.
Sliding the ventilation lever to the right lets outdoor
air enter the room, and sliding the lever to the left
re-circulates existing air within the room.
Depending on your model, the ventilation lever
appearance and location may slightly differ.
Air Outlet
Air Filter (Inside)
Air inlet (Outside)
Ventilation Lever
Air Inlet (Outside)
Inner Air Flow Blades
(right/left orientation)
Front Grille
Power Plug
(The type of power plug may
differ,depending on the local
power supply.)

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Control panel
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MODE BUTTON
Sets the operation mode to Cool, Fan or Dry.
Cool - Gets cool air from the air conditioner.
Fan - Air circulation with no cooling.
Dry - Removes humidity from the room without changing the
temperature.
E.SAVER
BUTTON
Sets E.Saver mode to save energy when the air conditioner is
running.
Press this button to active/deactive the E.Saver mode when the
unit runs in Cool or Fan mode.
GOOD SLEEP
BUTTON
In Good Sleep mode, the air conditioner will run for 8 hours at
the temperature you set before turning off.
Press this button to activate/deactivate the Good Sleep mode
when the air conditioner is on.
TIMER BUTTON
Sets the timer to turn the air conditioner on/off automatically
after a pre-set time has elapsed.
Press this button while the air conditioner is off to activate the On
timer.
Press this button while the air conditioner is on to activate the Off
timer.
FAN SPEED
BUTTON
This button adjusts how much air flows through the air
conditioner.
Sets the fan speed to Low/Medium/High.
POWER
BUTTON
Turns the air conditioner on and off.
A Short beep will sound twice when the air conditioner is turned
on.
A Long beep will sound once when the air conditioner is turned
off.
REMOTE
CONTROL
SENSOR
Aim the remote control toward this spot on the air conditioner.
TEMPERATURE
BUTTON
You can adjust the temperature between 64˚F~86˚F in Cool
mode.
- Increases the temperature by 1˚F unit.
- Decreases the temperature by 1˚F unit.
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10_ setting up
setting up your air conditioner
before use
Digital display
Fan speed
One of these icons will appear on the display when you press the Fan Speed button on the
control panel.
Low fan speed.
Medium fan speed.
High fan speed.
Temperature/Timer reminder
Temperature/Timer reminder indicates the temperature you have set or the remaining hours left
in your Timer and the Sleep mode.
Operating mode
One of these icons will appear on the display when you press the Mode button on the control
panel.
Cool mode is activated.
Fan mode is activated.
Dry
When the air conditioner is running in Dry mode, it will decrease the humidity of the room.
Timer
When you activate Timer or Sleep mode, this icon will appear to let you know that selected
mode has been set .
E.Saver
When you activate E.Saver mode, this icon will appear and the unit will run in energy saving
mode.

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Remote control
Timer
Sets the timer on/off.
(See pages 16~17 for instructions.)
Good Sleep
Sets the Good Sleep mode on/off.
(See page 18 for instructions.)
Mode
Sets the Fan/Cool/Dry mode.
(See pages 12~14 for instructions.)
E.Saver
Sets the E.Saver mode.
(See page 19 for instructions.)
Temp
Increases/decreases the
temperature.
Fan
Adjusts the fan speed.
Power
Turns on/off the air conditioner.
Installing the batteries
1. Slide the cover on the
rear of the remote
control down to open.
2. Install two AAA
batteries.
Check and match the “+”
and “-” signs accordingly.
Make sure you have
installed the batteries in
correct position.
3. Close the cover by
sliding it back to its
original position.
You should hear a click
when the cover is locked
properly.

12_ operating
operating your air conditioner
SELECTING OPERATION MODE
Cooling
Transform a hot and humid room into a cool haven quickly by closing all unnecessary openings
such as fireplace dampers, doors, or windows in the room before running the air conditioner to
increase efficiency and save energy.
1. Turn on the air conditioner.
Press the Power button on the remote control.
You will hear two short beeps and the air
conditioner will turn on.
2. Set the operating mode.
Press the Cool button on the remote control to
select Cool mode.
icon will appear on the display.
3. Set the temperature.
Press the Temp button on the remote control.
Press  or button to increase or decrease the
desired temperature.
You can set the desired temperature within the
range of 64˚F~ 86˚F in Cool mode.
You can increase/decrease the temperature in 1˚F units.
4. Set the fan speed.
Press the Low/Med/High button on the remote
control.
One of the following icons will appear on the display.
Low fan speed is activated.
Medium fan speed is activated.
High fan speed is activated.
• When you are using the remote control, make sure corresponding icon appears on the
display.
• If current outside temperatures are much higher than the selected indoor temperature,
it may take time to bring the inner temperature to the desired coolness.
• Air flow can also be adjusted manually. (See page 15 for instructions.)
• Avoid drastically turning down the temperature. Energy is wasted and the room does not
cool faster.

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operating your air conditioner
SELECTING OPERATION MODE
Dry
If the atmosphere in your room is very humid or damp,you can remove excess humidity without
lowering the room temperature too much.
1. Turn on the air conditioner.
Press the Power button on the remote control.
You will hear two short beeps and the air
conditioner will turn on.
2. Set the operating mode.
Press the Dry button on the remote control to
select Dry mode.
icon will appear on the display.
3. Set the temperature.
Press the Temp button on the remote control.
Press  or button to increase or decrease the
desired temperature.
You can set the desired temperature within the
range of 64˚F~ 86˚F in Cool mode.
You can increase/decrease the temperature in 1˚F units.
• When you are using the remote control, make sure corresponding icon appears on the
display.
• Air flow can also be adjusted manually. (See page 15 for instructions.)

14_ operating
operating your air conditioner
SELECTING OPERATION MODE
Air circulation
If the room is stuffy and stale, operate your air conditioner in Fan mode. The air conditioner will
reduce humidity without changing the inner temperature. We recommend using this mode during
especially humid, but cool spring days.
1. Turn on the air conditioner.
Press the Power button on the remote control.
You will hear two short beeps and your air
conditioner will turn on.
2. Set the operating mode.
Press the Fan button on the remote control to
select Fan mode.
icon will appear on the display.
3. Set the fan speed.
Press the Low/Med/High button on the remote
control.
One of the following icons will appear on the display.
Low fan speed is activated.
Medium fan speed is activated.
High fan speed is activated.
4. Open/block the vents.
Slide the lever towards the icon to ventilate the room with
fresh air and the icon to block.
• When you are using the remote control, make sure the corresponding icon appears on
the display.
• Air flow can also be adjusted manually. (See page 15 for instructions.)

operating _15
ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION
Air flow can be adjusted in a desired direction.
Horizontal air flow
1. Adjust the inner air flow blades to the desired position by sliding them side to side.
Vertical air flow
1. Move the vertical air flow blades up or down in the desired direction with your fingers.
While the air conditioner cools the room, operate the appliance with the blades pointing
upwards. If the unit operates in Cool mode for an extended period of time with the blades
pointing downward, condensation may be generated.

16_ operating
operating your air conditioner
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
This advanced function allows you to turn on/off your air conditioner on/off automatically .
Simply set the time and your air conditioner will turn on/off automatically even when you are not home.
On timer
This function allows you to turn on the air conditioner automatically within the time range of 24
hours. The On timer function will only work when the unit is not operating.
1. Turn off the air conditioner.
Press the Power button on the remote control.
2. Set the number of hours you want to delay the start
fo the air conditioner.
Press the Timer button on the remote control.
Each time you press the button, time will increase
in hourly units and you can be set up to 24 hours.
icon will appear on the display.
3. Set the operating mode.
Press one of the Mode buttons to select Cool or
Fan mode on the remote control.
• Temperature/Fan speed can also be adjusted. (See steps 3~4 on page 12 for
instructions.)
• After the completing the setup,all icons except the remaining hour and icon will go off
approximately 5 seconds later.
To deactivate the On timer
1. Press the Timer button on the remote control
until you see on the display.
Timer will be off and the icons will disappear
momentarily.
The air conditioner will remain off.
This function will only work while your air conditioner is off.

operating _17
Off timer
This function allows you to turn off the air conditioner automatically within the time range of 24
hours. Off timer function will only work when the unit is operating.
1. Turn on the air conditioner.
Press the Power button on the remote control.
2. Set the number of hours you want the air conditioner
to run for before it turns off automatically.
Press the Timer button on the remote control.
Each time you press the button, time will increase
in hourly units and can be set up to 24 hours.
icon will appear on the display.
Operating mode, Temperature and Fan speed can be adjusted before setting Off timer.
(See pages 12~14 for instructions.)
To deactivate Off timer
1. Press the Timer button on the remote control
until you see on the display.
Timer will be off and the icon will disappear
momentarily.
The display will then show its earlier temperature and
the icons.

18_ operating
operating your air conditioner
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Good Sleep mode
This function will be helpful to enjoy your sleep. In Good Sleep mode,the air conditioner will run
for 8 hours at the temperature you set before turning off.
1. Turn on the air conditioner.
Press the Power button on the remote control.
2. Set the Good Sleep mode on.
Press the Good Sleep button on the remote control.
The air conditioner will turn to Cool mode and it will
turn off automatically in 8 hours.
will appear on the display,then the remaining hours
will appear.
Operating mode, Temperature and Fan speed can be adjusted before setting Good Sleep
mode. (See pages 12~14 for instructions.)
Temperature changes in Good Sleep mode
Each time you press a button, the unit beeps.
The indicator and " " will be displayed.
The remaining time is displayed and decreased by 1 hour automatically to indicate the
remaining time.
If Good Sleep mode is selected after switching on the unit ,the air conditioner will run in Cool
mode.During this period, the temperature displayed is one you set for Cool mode. If the Good
Sleep mode is selected before switching on the unit,the air conditioner starts running in Cool
mode and the temperature is set to 79 °F.
The fan will run in low mode,and the speed can be adjusted
.
To deactivate the Good Sleep mode
1. Press the Good Sleep button on the remote control;
Good Sleep mode will be cancelled and the unit
will operate in Cool mode.
• Good Sleep mode is only available in Cool mode.
• Air flow can also be adjusted manually. (See page 15 for instructions.)

operating _19
operating your air conditioner
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Energy Saving mode
If you wish to save energy when using your Air Conditioner,select the Energy Saving mode.
1. Turn on the air conditioner.
Press the Power button on the remote control.
2. Set the Energy Saving mode on.
Press the E. Saver button on the remote control.
The air conditioner will turn off automatically .
E. Saver will appear on the display,then the
remaining hours will appear.
E.Saver Mode can only be Selected in Cool or Fan mode. when you select E.Saver and the
unit running in Cool mode, the temperature and fan speed can be adjusted.If you select
E.Saver when the unit is running in Fan mode, the fan speed can be adjusted. (See pages
12~14 for instructions.)
Energy Saving mode
The fan and compressor cycle on and off together.
the fan will continue to run for a short time after the
compressor cycles off.
To deactivate Energy Saving mode
Press the E.Saver button on the remote control;
E.Saver mode will be cancelled and the unit will
return to the mode you previously selecting(Cool or Fan mode).
• Air flow can also be adjusted manually. (See page 15 for instructions.)

20_ cleaning and maintaining
cleaning and maintaining your
air conditioner
Keeping your air conditioner clean improves its performance, wards off unnecessary repairs, and lengthens
its life.
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
1. Wipe the surface of the appliance with a slightly wet or
dry cloth when needed.
Do not use Benzene, Thinner or CloroxTM.
They may damage the surface of the unit and can create
a risk of fire.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
1. Open the front grille and pull out the air filter inserted at the back of the front grille.
2. Vacuum the air filter completely.
3. Push the air filter back into place.
• For best conditions, repeat every two weeks.
• If the air filter dries in a confined (or humid) area, odors may generate. If this occurs,
re-clean and dry in a well-ventilated area.
MAINTAINING THE AIR CONDITIONER
If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time, dry it thoroughly and disconnect from the wall.
There may be internal damage if moisture is left in its components.
1. Before storing the appliance, operate the air conditioner in Fan mode for three to four hours to
dry the air conditioner completely.
2. Upon removing from storage, dry the inner components of the air conditioner again by
running in Fan mode for three to four hours. This helps remove odors which may have
generated from dampness.
CAUTION