Samsung AWT18QBHDA User manual

Window-type Room Air Conditioner
(Cool)
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DB98-15151A(1)
OWNER’S
INSTRUCTIONS
AWT18QBHDA

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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.

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◆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 ...................................................... 11
◆PROGRAMMING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■Setting the On Timer ...................................................................................... 12
■Setting the Off Timer ...................................................................................... 13
■Setting the Sleep Timer .................................................................................. 14
■Selecting Energy Saving mode ...................................................................... 15
◆RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■Operating Recommendation ........................................................................... 16
■Temperature and Humidity Ranges ................................................................ 16
■Cleaning Your Air Conditioner ........................................................................ 17
■Solving Common Problems ............................................................................ 18
■Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 19
◆INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................... 20
Contents

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Description of Each Component
Inner air flow blades
(right/left orientation)
Outer air flow blades
(up/down orientation)
Air inlet (Outside)
Air outlet
Ventilation lever
Temperature/Timer
settings
Temperature
adjustment buttons
Timer indicator
Air flow blade
swing button
On/Off button
Remote control signal receiver
Air inlet (Inside)
Air filter (Inside)
Timer setting button
Fan speed adjustment button
Operating mode
indicators (Cool, Fan)
Mode selection button
(Cool, Fan)
Energy Saver indicator
Energy Saver button
Sleep timer indicator
❈ Power cable
connection should
be committed to an
installation engineer.
BLUE BROWN YELLOW/GREEN
Main Power Earth
Sleep timer
setting button

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Remote Control - Buttons
Swing
Temperature adjustment
buttons
Fan speed
adjustment buttons
On/Off button
Timer setting button
Sleep timer setting button
Mode selection
buttons
Energy Saver button
Air flow blade swing button

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Getting Started
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 manual, 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:
☛
➢
PRESS PUSH

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Inserting the Remote Control Batteries
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.
1
2
Close the cover by sliding it back until it clicks into place.
3
◆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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Remote Control Control Panel
Cooling Your Room
To adjust the temperature, press the or 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 or 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.
◆ If the room temperature reaches the set temperature, the air
conditioner stops cooling, but the fan is still operating.
3
Press the (On/Off) button.
Result: ◆ The air conditioner starts up in the cool mode(Fan speed
will not be changed).
◆ 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 temperature is not displayed on the control panel:
◆ Press the button on the remote control
or
◆ Press the button on the unit one or more times until the
temperature is displayed.
Result:
◆ The unit beeps each time you press the / button.
◆ The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode.
➢
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 set the fan speed:
◆ Press the , or button on the remote control as desired.
or
◆ Press the button on the unit one or more times until the
desired Fan speed(F1, F2 or F3) is displayed.
Low
Medium
High
4
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to pages 10 and 11.
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Ventilating Your Room
To set the fan speed:
◆ Press the , or button on the remote control as desired.
or
◆ Press the button on the unit one or more times until the
desired fan speed(F1, F2 or F3) is displayed.
Low
Medium
High
4
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to pages 10 and 11.
5
If the fan speed(F1, F2 or F3) is not displayed on the control panel:
◆ Press the button on the remote control
or
◆ Press the button on the unit one or more times until the fan speed
(F1, F2 or F3) is displayed.
Result: ◆ The unit beeps each time you press the / 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.
3
If the air in your room is stale, you can ventilate the room using the Fan feature.
1
If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result: ◆ The air conditioner starts up in the cool mode(Fan speed
will not be changed).
◆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.
Remote Control Control Panel

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Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally
Press the button on the remote control or button on the 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 15.
To stop the blades moving left and right, press the / button
again.
➢To stop the blades in a specific position and orient the air flow in
the corresponding direction, simply press the / 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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2
Remote Control Control Panel

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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.

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Setting the On Timer
Remote Control Control Panel
The On Timer enables you to switch on the air conditioner automatically after a
given time. You can select the On timer only when the air conditioner is off. You
can select the On timer only when the air conditioner operates in the Cool mode.
1Check that the air conditioner has been switched off; if necessary,
press the (On/Off) button.
2 Set the operating time by pressing the button on the remote control
or button on the 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 the button:
– The time is adjusted by 1 hour and displayed on the control
panel
– The unit beeps
◆The operating time is displayed and decreases automatically to
indicate the remaining time.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode automatically
when the operating time reaches zero.
➢
You can select the fan speed, temperature, air flow direction and
Energy saving mode after setting the On timer and Off timer mode.
However, when you change the mode, the On timer and Off timer
mode is canceled.
To cancel the timer, press:
◆Timer on the remote control or unit one or more times until "--" is displayed.
or
◆The (On/Off) button on the remote control or unit. (The air conditioner
operates in the cool mode.)
To Cancel the On Timer

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Setting the Off Timer
The Off Timer enables you to switch off the air conditioner automatically after a
given time. You can select the Off timer only when the air conditioner is on. You
can select the Off timer only when the air conditioner operates in the Cool mode.
1Check that the air conditioner has been switched on; if necessary,
press the (On/Off) button.
2 Set the operating time by pressing the button on the remote control
or button on the 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 the button:
– The time is adjusted by 1 hour and displayed on the control
panel
– The unit beeps
◆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.
➢
You can select the fan speed, temperature, air flow direction and
Energy saving mode after setting the On timer and Off timer mode.
However, when you change the mode, the On timer and Off timer
mode is canceled.
To Cancel the Off Timer
To cancel the timer, press:
◆Timer on the remote control or unit one or more times until "--" is displayed.
or
◆The (On/Off) button on the remote control or unit.
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Setting the Sleep Timer
The Sleep Timer can be used when you are cooling your room to switch
the air conditioner off automatically after 8 hours.
➢If you wish to switch the unit off at a specific time, refer to page 13.
1Make sure that you have selected the Cool mode.
2 Press the button on the remote control
or
Press the button on the unit.
Result:◆Each time you press a button, the unit beeps.
◆The “ ” will be displayed.
◆The remaining time is displayed and decreased by 1 hour
automatically to indicate the remaining time.
◆The air conditioner will be controlled as illustration below.
To cancel the timer, press:
◆button on the remote control.
or
◆button on the unit.
Result: ◆The unit beeps.
◆The SLEEP indicator is no longer displayed.
◆The air conditioner operates in the mode selected last.
➢If you select the Energy Saving mode in the Sleep Timer mode,
the Sleep Timer will be cancelled and the air conditioner will start up
in the Energy Saving mode.
To Cancel the Sleep Timer
Cooling When the temperature has
been increased by 1°C
(after 1 hour), it is maintained
for 7 hours.
Remote Control Control Panel

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Selecting Energy Saving Mode
To select the energy saving mode, press the button on the remote
control or button on the 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 button. You cannot use the Fan mode in the energy
saving mode.
To stop the energy saving mode, press the button on the remote
control or button on the unit again.
Result:The fan runs at all times, while the compressor cycles on and off.
➢ If you select the Sleep Timer in the Energy Saving mode, the Energy
Saving will be cancelled and the air conditioner will start up in the
Sleep Timer mode.
If you wish to save energy when using your air conditioner,
select the Energy Saving mode.
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2
Remote Control Control Panel

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Operating Recommendation
Temperature and Humidity Ranges
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

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Cleaning Your Air Conditioner
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 fan going 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.
Set the fan going for 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.)
5
➢
The removal of the front grille makes it easier to clean the air
conditioner.
➢
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 temperature indicator on the unit is lit; if necessary,
press the (On/Off) button 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).
◆
Ventilate the room.
Problem
The air conditioner does
not
operate at all
The air conditioner does not
operate with the remote
control
Odour is 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 the (On/Off) button
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 17 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 timer has been programmed correctly; refer to pages 12~14.
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.

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Technical Specifications
Model Power Supply
AWT18QBHDA
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
200-220V~, 50Hz

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Installation
Before installation, be sure to check the installation area or
the air conditioner, and drain hose.
Checkpoints prior to installation
Check the cabinet and front grille of the unit for any harmful defects
such as scratches.
1
Be sure to check the power supply.
- Refer to the specifications on the label attached to the unit.
2
Installation Conditions
As the unit is heavy, the wall or window of the installation area should
have sufficient strength and durability for operation of the air conditioner,
and for prevention of any vibration or noise.
If it is weak, reinforcement work should be performed separately.
1
It is advisable to install the air conditioner in the north or west side to
prevent the effect of direct sunlight.
When installing it in the south or east side due to unavoidable
circumstances, it is advisable to install the sunshade to prevent the
direct sunlight.
In this case, take care not to cause any hindrance to the flow of outside air.
2
When installing the air conditioner, be sure to obtain sufficient space on
the rear side of the unit for smooth flow of air.
When operating the air conditioner in closed areas such as inner building
with cooling operation, and result in trouble with the unit.
See the illustration below.
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500mm 500mm
75mm
min.
300mm
500mm Fence, wall
or other
obstacle
150mm min.
240mm
Approx.3 ˚
Awning
750mm
➢ ◆ If the wall is greater than 150mm thick,
cut the wall back on a 45˚ angle if possible.
100mm or more
45˚45˚
Outdoor side
Indoor side
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