Samsung AWT18SBWDB User manual

OWNER’S
INSTRUCTIONS
AWT18SBWDB
Window-type Room Air Conditioner
(Cool)
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DB98-06960A(1)

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 it may damage the inner fan
and you may be hurt. Keep children away from the unit.
5ALWAYS ensure that the power cable is in good condition.
If the power cord is damaged in any way, it must be replaced by an authorized service technician.
Do not use an extension cord with this or other appliance.
6Do NOT attempt to repair the unit yourself. If it is damaged in any way, contact:
◆ An authorized service center
◆ The dealer from whom you purchased the air conditioner.
7Do NOT place any blocking objects in front of the unit.
3NEVER spill liquids of any kind into the unit.
Should this happen, unplug the unit and contact your installation specialist.
8If the remote control will not be used for a long time, remove the batteries.
9Before throwing out the device, it is necessary to pull back the battery cells
and get rid of them safely.
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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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Contents
◆PREPARING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■Safety Precautions ......................................................................................... 2
■Air Conditioning Unit - Main Parts, Buttons and Display ............................... 4
■Remote Control Buttons ................................................................................. 5
■Getting Started ............................................................................................... 6
■Inserting the Remote Control Batteries .......................................................... 7
◆OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■Cooling Your Room ........................................................................................ 8
■Airing Your Room ........................................................................................... 9
■Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally .................................................. 10
■Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically ...................................................... 10
◆PROGRAMMING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■Setting the On Timer ...................................................................................... 11
■Setting the Off Timer ...................................................................................... 12
■Setting the Sleep Timer .................................................................................. 13
■Selecting Energy Saving mode ...................................................................... 14
◆RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■Operating Recommendations ......................................................................... 14
■Temperature and Humidity Ranges ................................................................ 14
■Cleaning Your Air Conditioner ........................................................................ 15
■Solving Common Problems ............................................................................ 16
■Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 17
◆METHOD OF INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 18
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Air Conditioning Unit - Main Parts, Buttons and Display
Air inlet (inside)
Air outlet
Air filter
(The air filter is
located in inside)
Inner air flow blades
(right/left orientation)
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.)
Fan speed indicators
(LOW, MED, HIGH)
Temperature/Timer
settings
Temperature adjustment
buttons
Operating mode indicators
(COOL, FAN)
Remote Control sensor
Air flow blade swing button
Fan speed adjustment
button
Air flow blade swing indicator
Energy Saver indicator
Sleep timer setting button
Timer indicator
Energy Saver button
ON/OFF button
Operating mode selection
button (COOL, FAN)
Timer setting button
❄The design and shape are subject to change according to the model.
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Remote Control - Buttons
Temperature adjustment
buttons
Fan speed
adjustment buttons
ON/OFF button
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Timer setting button
Sleep timer setting button
Operating mode
selection buttons
Energy Saver button
Air flow blade swing button

Getting Started
You have just purchased a window-type room air conditioner and it has been installed by your
installation specialist.
Your Owner’s Instructions contain 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 functions.
This Owner’s Instructions is just for using your air conditioner correctly.
Thus, the illustrations shown in this manual may not exactly match your air conditioners.
The booklet is organized as follows.
◆The following figures are shown on pages 4 and 5:
-Air conditioning unit (main parts, buttons and display)
-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:
Moreover, applicable, wherever the illustrations show the positions of the buttons on both the
remote control and the unit itself.
For the... The illustrations have a...
Remote control Gray background.
Example:
Unit itself White background.
Example:
PRESS PUSH IMPORTANT NOTE
☛
➢
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Inserting the Remote Control Batteries
You must insert or replace the remote control batteries when:
◆You purchase the air conditioner
◆The remote control does not work correctly
☛Use two AAA, LR03 1.5 V 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.
1Push the battery cover on the rear of the remote control with your thumb in
the direction of the arrow and remove it.
2 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
3 Close the cover by sliding it back until it clicks into place.
Result:
You can control all the functions on your air conditioning unit
directly from your seat, using the remote control.
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You must select the Cool mode if you wish to lower the temperature in your
room. You can also set the fan speed.
1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result:◆The operating mode indicator (COOL or FAN) on
the unit comes on.
◆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 automatically after about three minutes.
2 If the COOL indicator is not lit up on the unit:
◆Press the 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 MODE.
◆The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode.
➢You can change modes at any time.
3 To adjust the temperature, press the or button on the remote
control one or more times until the required temperature is displayed.
To adjust the temperature, press the or button on the unit one
or more times until the required temperature is displayed.
Possible temperatures are between 18°C and 30°C inclusive.
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.
4 To set the fan speed to... Then...
Result:Each time you press a button, the unit beeps.
5 To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 10.
Cooling Your Room
Remote Control Control Panel
High ◆Press the button on the remote control.
or
◆Press the on the unit until the
indicator lights up
Med ◆Press the button on the remote control.
or
◆Press the on the unit until the
indicator lights up
Low ◆Press the button on the remote control.
or
◆Press the on the unit until the
indicator lights up
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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 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.
2 If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result:◆The operating mode indicator (COOL or FAN) on the
unit comes on.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected
when the unit was last used.
◆The unit beeps twice.
3 If the FAN indicator is not lit up on the unit:
◆Press the 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 MODE.
◆The air conditioner starts up in Fan mode.
➢◆You can change modes at any time.
◆When the air conditioner is in Fan mode, the
temperature is not displayed; in this case, you do not
need to set the temperature.
4 To set the fan speed to... Then...
Result:Each time you press a button, the unit beeps.
5 To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 10.
High ◆Press the button on the remote control.
or
◆Press the on the unit until the
indicator lights up
Med ◆Press the button on the remote control.
or
◆Press the on the unit until the
indicator lights up
Low ◆Press the button on the remote control.
or
◆Press the on the unit until the
indicator lights up
Remote Control Control Panel

Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally
Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically
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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.
1Press the (or on the unit) button on the remote control.
Result:The inner blades swing automatically left and right.
2 To stop the blades moving left and right, press the
(or on the unit)
button on the remote control .
➢To stop the blades in a specific position and orient the air flow in the
corresponding direction, simply press the
(or on the unit)
button on the remote control when the blades are in the desired position.
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... Adjust the blades to face...
Cooling 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 a long period of time, dew may:
◆Form on the surface of the blades
◆Drip from the blades
Remote Control Control Panel