Samsung AWT18Q1HDA User manual

Window-type Room Air Conditioner
(Cool)
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DB98-15142A(1)
OWNER’S
INSTRUCTIONS
AWT18Q1HDA

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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 Max current is measured according to IEC standard for safety
and current is measured according to ISO standard for energy efficiency.
3 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available
from the manufacturer or its service agent.

◆PREPARING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■Safety Precautions ......................................................................................... 2
■Air Conditioning Unit - Main Parts and Control Panel .................................... 4
◆OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■Cooling Your Room ........................................................................................ 5
■Airing Your Room ........................................................................................... 6
■Switching the Air Conditioner Off .................................................................... 6
■Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally .................................................. 7
■Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically ...................................................... 7
◆RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■Operating Recommendation ........................................................................... 8
■Temperature and Humidity Ranges ................................................................ 8
■Cleaning Your Air Conditioner ........................................................................ 9
■Solving Common Problems ............................................................................ 10
■Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 11
◆INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................... 12
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The illustrations in the step-by-step procedures use four different symbols:
PRESS PUSH IMPORTANT NOTE
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Contents

Air Conditioning Unit - Main Parts and Control Panel
Air filter
(The air filter is
located in inside.)
Air inlet (Inside)
Temperature
control dial
Air flow blade swing switch
Operating mode
selection dial
Outer air flow blades
(up/down orientation)
Air inlet
Air outlet
Ventilation lever
Inner air flow blades
(right/left orientation)
❄The design and shape are subject to change according to the model.
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❈ Power cable connection
should be committed to
an installation engineer.
BLUE BROWN
YELLOW/GREEN
Main Power Earth

Cooling Your Room
To cool your room with a... Set the operating mode
selection dial to...
Turbo fan speed Turbo Cool
Between Turbo and Quiet High Cool
Quiet fan speed Quiet Cool
Select the operating mode and fan speed.
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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2
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 7.
3
To adjust the temperature, turn the temperature control dial
to the desired position.
Possible temperatures: Between 18°C and 29°C inclusive.
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Result: ◆ The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode.
◆ The fan starts up at the speed selected.
Result: ◆ The air conditioner starts cooling if the room temperature is
higher than the selected temperature.
27˚C ~ 23˚C
23˚C
~ 18˚C
29˚C
~ 27˚C
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Airing Your Room
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If the atmosphere in your room is stale, you can air it using
the Fan feature and if necessary, evacuate the stale air outside.
1
Set the operating mode selection dial to the Turbo Fan or Quiet Fan
position.
Turbo Fan : The fan turns rapidly.
Quiet Fan : The fan turns slowly.
Result: The air conditioner starts up in Fan mode.
2
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 7.
3
If you wish to evacuate stale air outside, push the ventilation lever on the front
of the unit to the right and the open position ( ).
Result: The air inside the room circulates and stale air is evacuated outside.
Otherwise, push the ventilation lever to the left and the closed position ( ).
Result: The air simply circulates inside the room.
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Switching the Air Conditioner Off
To switch the unit off, simply set the operating mode selection dial
to the OFF position.
Result:The air conditioner stops operating.
You can switch the air conditioner off whenever you want.
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Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally
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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.
1
To stop the blades moving left and right, set the air flow blade swing
switch to the Off position.
To stop the blades in a specific position and orient the air flow in
the corresponding direction, simply set the switch to the Off
position when the blades are in the desired position.
2
Set the air flow blade swing switch to the On position.
Result: The inner blades swing automatically left and right.
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Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically
Again depending on the position of the unit in your room, you can adjust the
orientation of the outer air flow blades on the right-hand side of the unit.
RECOMMENDATION When...
Cooling
Adjust the blades to face...
Upwards.
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 Cool mode for long periods of time, dew may:
◆ Form on the surface of the blades
◆ Drip from the blades
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Operating Recommendation
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 21°C to 32°C approx. 21°C to 54°C approx. 80% or less
Here is a recommendation that you should follow when using your
air conditioner.
Topic Recommendation
If a power failure occurs when the air conditioner is
operating, the unit is switched off. When the power returns,
the air conditioner starts up again automatically.
Power failure
Temperature and Humidity Ranges

Cleaning Your Air Conditioner
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If you...
Will not use the
air conditioner for a
long period of time
Have not used the air
conditioner for a long
period of time
Then...
◆ Set the operating mode selection dial
to “Quiet Fan” and let it run of 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.
Set the operating mode selection dial
to “Quiet Fan” and let it run of a few
hours to dry the inside of the air
conditioner thoroughly.
Hold the air filter handle, slightly pull it to the left side and open the front grille. 1
Pull the air filter to the right side. 2
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. 4
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.
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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.
Removal and Reassembly of the Front Grille
Grasp the lower part of the front
grille and the air filter handle, then
open the grille. (The open angle
of front grille has not to be
exceeded 90 degree)
1
Lift up the front grille (10mm~15mm)
and remove it from front panel.
2
Reassembling of front grille
should be done in reverse
order of disassembly.
3
For user's safety, a safety clip has been installed in the front grille.
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Front grille Air filter
Front grille
Grille groove
Body guide
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Solving Common Problems
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 correct operating mode has been selected
(cooling or airing).
◆ Check that the correct operating mode has been selected.
◆ The room temperature may be too low.
◆ Dust may be blocking the air filter;
refer to page 9 for cleaning instructions.
◆ Check that there is no obstacle blocking the air flow into or out of the unit.
PROBLEM
The air conditioner does not
operate at all
The air conditioner does not
cool
◆ Check that the air conditioner has been switched on;
if necessary, turn the operating mode selection dial
; refer to page 7.
The air flow direction does not
change when you set the air
flow blade swing switch to the
On position
◆ Air the room.
Odour is permeated in the
room during air conditioning
Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.
They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call.
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