Samsung MH020FPEA User manual

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E S F I P D G R DB98-20234A(8)
Free Joint Multi Air Conditioner
(Cooling and Heating)
USER’S MANUAL
MH020FPEA
MH023FPEA
MH026FPEA
MH035FPEA
MH052FPEA1
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Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions must be taken when using your air conditioner.
◆Users of this product are cautioned not to attempt repair of this product
at their own discretion. Instead, they are requested to directly contact a
designated service center or the outlet at which the product was
purchased.
◆Never spill any kind of liquid into the unit. Should this happen, unplug
or main switch off the unit and contact an authorized service center.
◆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.
◆Do not place any obstacles in front of the unit.
◆Do not spray liquid of any kind into the indoor unit. Should this happen,
switch off the breaker used for your air conditioner and contact your
installation specialist.
◆Make sure that the unit is correctly ventilated at all times:
Do not place clothing or other materials over it.
◆If the wireless remote control will not be used for a long time, remove
the batteries. (If applicable)
◆When using a wireless remote control, the distance should not be more
than 7 meters from the air conditioner. (If applicable)
WARNING
DURING OPERATION
◆Never store or ship the air conditioner upside down or sideways to
avoid damage to the compressor.
◆The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision: Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
◆Max current is measured according to IEC standard for safety and
current is measured according to ISO standard for energy efficiency.
OTHERS
◆Before throwing out the device, it is necessary to pull back the battery
cells and get rid of them safely for recycling reasons.
◆When you need to dispose of the unit, consult your dealer. If pipes are
removed incorrectly, refrigerant may blow out and come into contact
with your skin, causing injury. Releasing refrigerant into the atmosphere
also damages the environments.
◆Please recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this product in
an environmentally responsible manner.
D ISPOSING OF THE UNIT
Risk of electric shock. • Can cause injury or death. • Disconnect all
remote electric power supplies before servicing, installing or cleaning.
• This must be done by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similar
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
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Contents
◆ P REPARING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■ Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
■ View of the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
■ Remote Control-Buttons and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
■ Wired Remote Controller-Buttons and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
■ Centralized Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
■ Function Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
■ Getting Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
■ Inserting the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
◆ O PERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■ Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
■ Cooling Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
■ Heating Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
■ Changing the Room Temperature Quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
■ Removing Excess Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
■ Airing Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
◆ P ROGRAMMING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■ Setting the On Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
■ Setting the Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
■ Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
◆ R ECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■ Operating Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
■ Temperature and Humidity Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
■ Operating Your Air Conditioner Without the Remote Control . . . . . 24
■ Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
■ Cleaning Your Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
■ Cleaning Deodorizing and Bio Filters (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household
wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government
office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract.
This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

View of the Unit
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◆If you want to turn On/Off the Display during operation,
press the button on the remote control.
◆The room temperature sensor senses air temperature around
the sensor, and shows the temperature on the display.
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Indoor Unit
Air filter
(under the grille) Air flow blades
(outlet)
Remote Control Sensor
On/Off switch
Timer indicator
Fan speed setting
Sleep Timer indicator
Operation indicator
Set temperature &
room temperature
Auto grille Air Inlet Room temperature sensor
The design and shape are subject to change according to the model.

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Outdoor Unit MH040FXEA2A
Air Inlet (Rear)
Air Outlet
Connection Valve
Outdoor Unit MH040FXEA2 MH052FXEA2 MH052FXEA2A
Air Inlet (Rear)
Air Outlet
Connection Valve
Outdoor Unit MH060FXEA3A
Air Inlet (Rear)
Air Outlet
Connection Valve
Outdoor Unit MH068FXEA4 MH080FXEA4 MH070FXEA4A MH080FXEA4A
Air Inlet (Rear)
Air Outlet
Connection Valve
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Remote Control - Buttons and Display
Operating mode
( AUTO, COOL, DRY,
FAN, HEAT)
Remote control
transmission indicator
Off Timer setting
Sleep button
Swing button
Timer Set/Cancel button
Temperature adjustment
buttons
Temperature setting
Air flow direction
Turbo mode
Sleep mode
On/Off button
Mode selection button
(AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN, HEAT)
Fan speed adjustment
button
Turbo button
On Timer button
Off Timer button
Fan speed
On Timer setting
Battery discharge indicator
Digital On/Off button

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◆The button is for your installation specialist. You must NOT press it.
◆After cleaning the air filter, press the button. Then the wired remote
controller will display the FILTER SIGN indicator when the time to clean the air filter;
refer to page 26 or 27.
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Mode selection button
Communication
error indicator
On Timer setting
Off Timer setting
Test indicator
Timer Set/Cancel button
Test button
Temperature adjustment
buttons
Removing frost indicator
Operating mode
Centralized controller indicator
(In case of installing the Centralized controller)
Filter Reset button
Swing button
Temperature setting
Fan speed
Air flow direction
Filter Sign indicator
On/Off button
Fan speed
adjustment button
On/Off indicator
On Timer button
Wired Remote Controller-Buttons and Display
The wired remote controller is an optional accessory and it is installed on the wall.
To use the wired remote controller, refer to an appropriate manual.

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Centralized Controller
The centralized controller is an optional accessory and it is installed on the wall.
To use the centralized controller, refer to an appropriate manual.
Operating lamp
All On button
All Off button
On/Off indicators
On/Off buttons
Index
◆The operating lamp comes on even when only one air conditioner
connected to the centralized controller is operating.
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Front View

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Operating Mode Switch
COOL
AUTO
HEAT
◆Choose the appropriate operating mode with the Operating Mode Switch
that enables the user to choose between the Cool/Auto/Heat mode.
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Side View

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Function Controller
The function controller is an optional accessory and it is installed on the wall.
The function controller is an additional controller which is used with the centralized controller.
To use the function controller, refer to an appropriate manual.
Mode selection button
Room number display
Test indicator
Indoor unit
selection button
Test button Filter Reset button
Swing button
Temperature adjustment
buttons
Temperature setting
Fan speed
Air flow direction
Filter Sign indicator
On/Off & Timer
Set/Cancel button
Fan speed adjustment
button
On/Off indicator
Centralized controller indicator
Communication
error indicator
Removing frost indicator
Operating mode
◆The button is for your installation specialist. You must NOT press it.
◆After cleaning the air filter, press the button. Then the wired remote controller
will display the FILTER SIGN indicator when the time to clean the air filter.
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Getting Start
You have just purchased a Free Joint Multi air conditioner and it has
been installed by your installation specialist.
Your Owner’s Instructions contains valuable information on using your
air conditioner. Please take the time to read it as it will help you take full
advantage of the unit’s features.
The booklet is organized as follows.
◆The following figures are shown on pages from 4 to 6 :
- Indoor unit
- Remote control(buttons and display)
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 three different symbols:
PRESS PUSH HOLD DOWN
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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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Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode
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You can start the air conditioner in Automatic mode from your remote
control. In the Automatic mode, the optimum temperature and the fan
speed is selected automatically.
1
If the is not displayed at the top of the remote control,
press the button on the remote control one or more times until it
appears.
Result:◆The indoor unit beeps each time you press the button.
◆The air conditioner runs in AUTO mode.
2
You can change modes at any time.
If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result:◆The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected
when the unit was last used.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
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
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
IMPORTANT
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Cooling Your Room
1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result: ◆ The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected
when the unit was last used.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
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
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
IMPORTANT
If the is not displayed at the top of the remote control,
press the button on the remote control one or more times until it
appears.
Result: ◆ The indoor unit beeps each time you press the button.
◆ The air conditioner runs in COOL mode.
2
You can change modes at any time.
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To adjust the temperature, press the button 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 button:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1°C
- The indoor unit beeps
◆The air conditioner starts cooling, provided that 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
Select the fan speed by pressing the button one or more times
until the required setting is displayed:
Automatic (rotated : )
Low
Medium
High
Result: Each time you press the button, the indoor unit
beeps.
4
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 19.
5
You must select the Cool mode if you wish to adjust the:
◆Cooling temperature
◆Fan speed when cooling
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Heating Your Room
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You must select the Heat mode if you wish to adjust the:
◆Heating temperature
◆Fan speed when heating
1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result:◆
The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected
when the unit was last used.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
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.
2If the is not displayed at the top of the remote control, press the
button on the remote control one or more times until it appears.
Result:◆
The indoor unit beeps each time you press the button.
◆ The air conditioner runs in HEAT mode.
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3To adjust the temperature, press the button one or more times
until the required temperature is displayed.
Possible temperatures are between 16°C and 30°C inclusive.
Result:◆Each time you press the button:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1°C
- The indoor unit beeps
◆The air conditioner starts heating, provided that the room
temperature is lower than the desired temperature
(selected temperature+3°C).
◆If the room temperature reaches the set temperature, the air
conditioner stops heating, but the fan is still operating.
4Select the fan speed by pressing the button one or more times
until the required setting is displayed:
Automatic (rotated : )
Low
Medium
High
Result:◆
Each time you press the button, the indoor unit beeps.
◆ For the first 3 to 5 minutes, the fan operates very
slowly until the air has been sufficiently warmed. Once the
correct temperature has been reached, the fan is automatically
set to the required speed.
5To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 19.
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Changing the Room Temperature Quickly
The Turbo cooling/heating function is used to cool or heat your room as
quickly as possible.
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hot. You wish to cool it down as quickly as possible.
The Turbo function operates for 30 minutes with the maximum settings before
returning automatically to the mode and temperature previously selected.
1 If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result:◆The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected
when the unit was last used.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
2 Press the button.
Result:◆The temperature and fan settings are adjusted automatically.
◆The air conditioner cools or heats the room as quickly as possible.
◆After 30 minutes, the air conditioner is reset automatically to the
previous mode, temperature and fan settings.
But, if you press the button in DRY or FAN mode,
it will change to AUTO mode automatically.
3 If you wish to stop the Turbo function before the end of the 30-minute period,
press the button again.
Result: The air conditioner is reset automatically to the previous mode,
temperature and fan settings.
4 To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 19 .
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Removing Excess Humidity
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If the atmosphere in your room is very humid or damp, you can
remove excess humidity without lowering the room temperature too
much.
1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result:◆
The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected
when the unit was last used.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
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.
2If the is not displayed at the top of the remote control, press the
button on the remote control one or more times until it appears.
Result:◆
The indoor unit beeps each time you press the button.
◆ The air conditioner runs in DRY mode.
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3To adjust the temperature, press the button 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 button:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1°C
- The indoor unit beeps
◆The air conditioner starts removing the excess humidity;
the quantity of air is adjusted automatically.
4To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 19.
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Airing Your Room
If the atmosphere in your room is stale, you can air the room using
the Fan feature.
1If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result:◆
The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected
when the unit was last used.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
2If the is not displayed at the top of the remote control,
press the button on the remote control one or more times until it
appears.
Result:◆
The indoor unit beeps each time you press the button.
◆ The air conditioner runs in FAN mode.
◆ The temperature is set automatically.
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3Select the fan speed by pressing the button one or more times
until the required setting is displayed:
Low
Medium
High
Result: Each time you press the button, the indoor unit beeps.
4To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 19.
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Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically
Depending on the position of the indoor unit on the wall of your room,
you can adjust the position of the outer air flow blade on the bottom
of the unit, thus increasing the efficiency of the air conditioner.
1Press the button one or more times as required.
Result: The outer blade is adjusted vertically.
RECOMMENDATION When... Adjust the blade to face...
Cooling Upwards.
Heating Downwards.
2If you want the blade to move up and down automatically when the air
conditioner is operating, press the button.
Result: The blade moves up and down, around the base position set.
3
To stop the blade moving up and down, press the button again.
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Off Closed completely.
On again Set to the initial position powered.
Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally
There are two sets of inner air flow blades. Just as the outer air flow
blade can be adjusted vertically, the inner blades can be adjusted
horizontally.
1Adjust each set of inner blades to the required position, by pushing or
pulling them sideways.

Setting the On Timer
◆If you press the button when the Off Timer is set,
the Off Timer is also cancelled.
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The On Timer enables you to switch on the air conditioner automatically
after a given period of time. You can set the period of time from
30 minutes to 24 hours.
To set the operating time, press the button one or more times until
the required time is displayed. Possible time is between 0.5 hour and 24
hours inclusive.
1
Press the (Set/Cancel) button to complete the setting.
Result: ◆The remaining time is displayed.
◆Blinking of the timer indicator stops.
◆The selected mode and the temperature on the display
disappear after 10 seconds.
◆The air conditioner will switch on automatically when the
counter displayed on the remote control reaches the set time
and disappears the On timer setting.
2
Press the (Set/Cancel) button.
To Cancel the On Timer
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To select an operating mode in advance, press the button until the
desired mode is displayed at the top of the remote control.
Result: ◆The air conditioner will run in the selected mode when it is
turned on.
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