Samsung AWT18S1WDA User manual

Window-type Room Air Conditioner
(Cool)
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DB98-03992A(1)
OWNER’S
INSTRUCTIONS
AWT18S1WDA

The following safety precautions must be taken when installing
and using your air conditioner.
Safety Precautions
1The air conditioner must be plugged into its own specific power source, which must be
installed in compliance with national wiring, earthing and safety regulations.
Depending on national regulations and your specific installation, you may need to install:
◆ A circuit breaker
For further information on electrical requirements, contact a professional electrician.
This device must be installed according to the national electrical rules.
2Make sure that the unit is correctly ventilated at all times;
do NOT place clothing or other materials over it.
4Do NOT insert anything between the air outlet blades, as the inner fan may be damaged
and you may be hurt. Keep children away from the unit.
5ALWAYS ensure that the power cable is in good condition.
Make sure that it is not walked on or damaged by items placed on or against it.
If the power cord is damaged in any way, it must be replaced by an approved
power cord available from the manufacturer or its service agent.
6Do NOT attempt to repair the unit yourself. If it is damaged in any way, contact:
◆ An approved service center
◆ The outlet at which the air conditioner was purchased
7Do NOT place any obstacles in front of the unit.
3NEVER spill liquid of any kind into the unit.
Should this happen, unplug the unit and contact your installation specialist.
The manufacturer do not take the responsibility of the accident happened
because the air conditioner is not fixed firmly or installed securely, during
installing or using the product. In case you have difficulty in installation,
you must ask for an installation specialist help. The accident will be hap-
pened in case of installing improperly.
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8The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm person without supervision;
young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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Contents
◆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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Air Conditioning Unit - Main Parts and Control Panel
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Air filter
(The air filter is
located in inside.)
Air inlet (Inside)
Air outlet
Temperature
control dial
Air flow blade swing switch
Operating mode
selection dial
Outer air flow blades
(up/down orientation)
Air inlet
Ventilation lever
Power plug (The type of
power plug may differ,
depending on the local
power supply.)
Inner air flow blades
(right/left orientation)
❄The design and shape are subject to change according to the model.
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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 Hi 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.
1
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 position.
To stop the blades in a specific position and orient the air flow in
the corresponding direction, simply set the switch to the
position when the blades are in the desired position.
2
Set the air flow blade swing switch to the 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 43°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 be using 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.)
5
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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.
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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 (5mm~10mm)
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

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
position
◆ Air the room.
Odours are 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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Technical Specifications
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model
AWT18S1WDA
Power Supply
200-220V~, 50Hz
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Installation
Before installation, be sure to check the installation area
for 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
85mm
min.
300mm
500mm Fence, wall
or other
obstacle
150mm min.
235mm
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˚
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Installation of the Drain Tube
Fix the drain tube as shown in the figure.
Installation of the Drain Pan
The procedure for installing the drain pan should be determined by the
condition of the installing area.
◆ In the case of an area where the drain pan can not be directly
installed on the rear side of the unit after installing the air conditioner.
Example: High storage
◆ In the case of an area where the drain pan can be directly installed
on the rear side of the unit after installing the air conditioner.
Remove two screws on the lower, right and left sides of the unit.
3
Open the front grille ; refer to page 9.
1
Remove the chassis from the cabinet.
4
Remove the rubber cap inserted into the basepan.
5
Fix the drain pan as shown in the figure, and then connect the drain hose.
(You can use any commercially-available drain hose.)
6
Install the cabinet at the specified area after installing the drain pan,
and then re-assemble it in the original condition.
7
Follow steps 5 and 6 only
1
Remove the front panel.
2-1 Press both sides of the cabinet in the direction of the arrow
as shown in the figure.
2-2 Pull the lower part of the front panel slightly forward.
(below three inches)
2-3 Lift the front panel upward.
2
Applying excessive force to remove the front panel may cause
damage to the tab ; be sure not to use excessive force.
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Rubber cap
Screws(2EA)
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2-1 2-1
2-2
Gasket
Rear
Drain Tube
Front panel
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Tighten the supplied screw on the lower part of front panel to secure the
front panel.
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Bottom-Side View with
Drain Pan and Hose in Place
Rubber cap
Drain Hose
Rear Drain Pan
Screw
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