Samsung MH052FB A series User manual

02_ features
For easy future reference write the model and serial number
down. You will find your model number on the right side of
the air conditioner.
Model #
Serial #
features of your new
air conditioner
• Cool Summer Offer
On those hot sweltering summer days and long restless nights, there is no better escape
from the heat than the cool comforts of home. Your new air conditioner brings an end to
exhausting hot summer days and lets you rest. This summer, beat the heat with your own
air conditioner.
• Cost Efficient System
Your new air conditioner not only provides maximum cooling power in the summer, but can
also be an efficient heating method in the winter with the advanced “Heat pump” system.
This technology is up to 300% more efficient than electrical heating, so you can further
reduce its running cost. Now, meet year-round needs with one air conditioner.
• A Look for Everywhere
The elegant and harmonious design gives priority to the esthetics of your space and
complements any of your existing interior decor. With its soft color and rounded-edge shape,
the new air conditioner adds class to any room. Enjoy what your air conditioner offers both
functionally and esthetically.
•
generates hydrogen(H) and oxygen(O2) to attack undesirable air contaminants
such as bacteria, pollen, and odor. Breathe as if you were around waterfalls, ocean surf,
rivers and mountains.
• function
mode automatically adjustments room temperature to make sure you sleep
comfortably while saving energy.

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safety information
To prevent electric shock, disconnect the power before servicing, cleaning, and installing the unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Before using your new air conditioner, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to
safely and efficiently operate the extensive features and functions of your new appliance.
Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your air
conditioner may differ slightly from those described in this manual. If you have questions, call your nearest
contact center or find help and information online at www.samsung.com.
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
WARNING
Risk of death or serious personal injury.
CAUTION
Potential risk of personal injury or material damage.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when
using your air conditioner, follow these basic safety instructions:
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions carefully.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.
Call the contact center for help.
Recommended instructions or useful information for use.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them carefully.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS
Do not cut the power plug and connect to a different power cable.
Never attempt to lengthen the power cable.
• Potential risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not yank the power cable and touch the power plug with wet hands.
• Potential risk of fire or electric shock.
Never use a damaged power plug, power cable, or loosened power
receptacle.
• Potential risk of fire or electric shock.

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safety information
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS
Do not place the air conditioner near hazardous substances or equipment
that releases free flames to avoid fires, explosions or injuries.
• Potential risk of fire hazard or explosion.
Do not spray flammable gases such as insecticide near the air conditioner.
• Potential risk of electric shock, fire or unit malfunction.
Do not block or place items in front of the air conditioner. Do not step, hang
onto, or place heavy items on the air conditioner.
• Potential risk of personal injury.
Do not insert anything such as fingers or branches into the air conditioner
vents.
• Keep children away from the air conditioner. Potential risk of personal injury.
Do not install the air conditioner in areas exposed to inflammable gas
leakage or potential risk of gas leakage.
• Potential risk of fire hazard or explosion.
Do not install the outdoor unit on an unstable place such as outer high wall
of an apartment or building and on an outside terrace to avoid falls.
• If the outdoor unit falls, it may cause personal injury or loss of property.
Consult the place of purchase or a contact center to disassemble or reinstall
the air conditioner.
• Potential risk of unit malfunction, water leakage, electric shock, or fire.
Do not connect the air conditioner with a heating apparatus or do not
attempt to disassemble, remodel or repair it by yourself.
• Potential risk of malfunction, electric shock or fire. If repairs are needed, consult the
contact center.
Consult the place of purchase or a contact center to install the air
conditioner.
• Improper installation carries a risk of unit malfunction, water leakage, electric shock or
fire.
• If installing in specialty areas, such as a factory complex or saline coastal area, consult
the place of purchase or contact center for specific installation details.
Install the air conditioner with the support bracket securely fastened to use
for an extended period of time.
• If the air conditioner falls, it may cause personal injury or loss of property.
Ensure the air conditioner is installed in compliance with current national
safety standards.
Use a rated circuit breaker only.
• Never use steel wires or copper wires as a circuit breaker. It may cause fire or unit
malfunction.
Use an exclusive power source for the air conditioner.
• Potential risk of electric shock or fire.
Do not put undue stress on the power cable or place heavy objects on it.
Do not bend the power cable excessively.
• Potential risk of fire or electric shock.

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If the air conditioner becomes wet, turn the power off immediately and call
your nearest contact center.
• Potential risk of fire or electric shock.
Install an exclusive circuit breaker and short-circuit breaker for the air
conditioner.
• Potential risk of electric shock or fire.
If the power cable or cord is damaged, the manufacturer, a qualified service
technician must replace it to avoid a potential risk.
Disconnect the air conditioner from power supply before it is repaired or
disassembled.
Use a receptacle that has a ground terminal. The receptacle must be used
exclusively for the air conditioner.
• Improper electrical grounding may cause electric shock or fire.
Ensure proper ground has been established when installing the air
conditioner. Do not connect the ground cable of the unit to a gas pipe, a
water pipe or a telephone line.
• Potential risk of electric shock.
CAUTION SIGNS
Ensure no water gets into the air conditioner.
• Potential risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not install the air conditioner close to heating appliances to avoid damage.
Turn off the air conditioner using the provided remote control or control
accessory (if provided). Do not unplug to turn off the unit (unless there is an
immediate danger).
Do not open the front grille during operation.
• Potential risk of electric shock or unit malfunction.
Cool air should not flow directly towards people, pets, and plants.
• It is harmful to your health, pets, and plants.
Do not run the air conditioner for an extended period of time in a room with
the door closed or with babies, elderly or disabled people.
• In case residential application, refreshing the air into the room (from external air to prevent
oxygen shortage), in order to guarantee at least 1-2 renewal/h. For different application
the renewal air has to be guarantee according to UNI 10339.
Do not use the air conditioner as a cooling precision instrument for food,
pets, plants, cosmetics or machinery.
• Potential risk of property loss.
Do not drink water from the air conditioner.
• Potential risk of health hazard.
Do not give excessive shock to the air conditioner.
• Potential risk of fire or unit malfunction.
Do not expose the dust filter to direct sunlight while drying.
• Strong direct sunlight may deform the dust filter.
Do not spray water directly on the air conditioner or use benzene, thinner or
alcohol to clean the surface of the unit.
• Potential risk of electric shock or fire.
• Potential risk of damage to the air conditioner.

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safety information
CAUTION SIGNS
Do not place containers with liquid or other objects on the unit.
Do not touch the pipe connected to the air conditioner.
• Potential risk of personal injury or burn.
The air conditioner is composed of moving parts. Keep children away from
the unit to avoid physical injury.
Check for damage on delivery. If damaged, do not install the air conditioner
and call the place of purchase immediately.
Make sure the voltage and frequency of the electric system are compatible
with the air conditioner.
Insert the dust filter before operating the air conditioner.
• If there is no dust filter inside the air conditioner, accumulated dust may shorten the life of
the air conditioner and cause electricity waste.
Keep indoor temperatures stable and not extremely cold, especially where
there are children, elderly or disabled people.
Clean the air conditioner after the inner fan stops operating.
• Potential risk of injury or electric shock.
Clean the dust filter every 2 weeks. Clean the filter more frequently if the air
conditioner is operated in dusty areas.
Inspect the condition, electric connections, pipes and external case of the
air conditioner regularly by a qualified service technician.
Do not open doors and windows in the room being cooled during operation
unless necessary.
Do not block air conditioner vents. If objects block the air flow, it may cause
unit malfunction or poor performance.
The packaging material and used batteries of the remote control(optional)
must be disposed of in accordance with the national standards.
The refrigerant used in the air conditioner must be treated as chemical
waste. Dispose the refrigerant following national standards.
Have a qualified service technician install the air conditioner and perform a
trial operation.
Install the air conditioner away from direct exposure to sunlight, heating
apparatus, and humid places.
• Hang curtains on windows to boost cooling efficiency and to avoid the risk of electric
shock.
Firmly connect the drain hose to the air conditioner for proper water
drainage.
• If it does not drain well, the condensed-water from the indoor unit may overflow and leak
into the room.
Install the outdoor unit where the normal operating noise and residual
vibration (subjective parameters) will not disturb your neighbor and be well-
ventilated with no obstacle.
• Potential risk of malfunction.

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Install a pipe length according to minimum and maximum limit prescribed
into installation manual.
• with length different from specified, the system performance and reliability will be reduced
drastically.
If a power outage occurs while the air conditioner is working, turn off the
power source immediately.
When cleaning the outdoor unit, touch the heat exchanger radiator fins with
extreme care.
• Wearing thick gloves can protect your hands.
Make sure there are no obstacles under the indoor unit.
• Potential risk of fire or loss of property.
Make sure that children take precautions against access to the air
conditioner and that they do not play with the unit.
The maximum input power & current and the input power & current are
measured in accordance with the rules given in the IEC/ISO.
Use the wireless remote control only up to a distance of about 7m from the
remote control sensor of the air conditioner.
• The air conditioner may not work over the distance of 7m.
Make sure the cover or any obstacle is not near the air conditioner. Allow
sufficient space for air circulation.
• Insufficient ventilation may result in poor performance.
Batteries should be removed from the wireless remote control and kept
separately when unused for a long period of time.
If failure or damage occurs on the conditions of improper use not followed
by the installation manual, the repair expense will not be covered by product
warranty.
• Potential risk of malfunction, electric shock or fire if repairs or installations are attempted
by a non-qualified service technician.
Ensure the on-off and protection switches are properly installed.
Do not use the air conditioner if damaged. If problems occur, immediately
stop operation and disconnect the plug from the power supply.
If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time (for
example, over several months), unplug the power from the wall.
Call the place of purchase or a contact center if repairs are needed.
• Potential risk of fire or electric shock if disassembly or repairs are attempted by a
non-qualified service technician.
If you smell burning plastic, hear strange sounds, or see smoke coming from
the unit, unplug the air conditioner immediately and call a contact center.
• Potential risk of fire or electric shock.

08_ contents
contents
VIEWING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
BEFORE USE
10
10 Checking the indoor unit and digital display
10 Main parts
10 Indoor unit digital display
11 Removing the front panel
11 Power button and Room temperature sensor
11 Checking the outdoor unit
12 Checking the remote control
13 Remote control display
13 Using the remote control
13 Installing the batteries
OPERATING BASIC FUNCTION
14
14 Turning the air conditioner on and off
14 Selecting operation mode
14 Auto
15 Cool
16 Dry
17 Fan
18 Heat
19 Adjusting the air flow direction
19 Vertical air flow
19 Horizontal air flow

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USING ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
20
20 Using the Turbo function
21 Setting the timer
21 On timer
22 Off timer
23 Combining On timer and Off timer
24 mode
26 Using the function
27 Using the Energy saving function
28 Using the Evaporator clean function
CLEANING AND MAINTAINING
THE AIR CONDITIONER
29
29 Cleaning the exterior
29 Cleaning the filter
29 Air filter
30 Anti-allergy filter
31 Replacing the filter
31 Deodorizing filter
31 Maintaining your air conditioner
APPENDIX
32
32 Troubleshooting
33 Operation ranges
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 waste
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 waste 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 waste for disposal.

10_ viewing
viewing your air conditioner
before use
Congratulations on the purchase of a Samsung air conditioner. We hope you will enjoy the features of your
air conditioner and stay cool or warm with optimal efficiency.
Please read the user manual to get started and to make the best use of the air conditioner.
CHECKING THE INDOOR UNIT AND DIGITAL DISPLAY
Carefully unpack your air conditioner, and check the unit to make sure it is not damaged.
Main parts
Your air conditioner may look slightly different from the illustration shown above depending
on your model.
Indoor unit digital display
Air filter
Air flow blade
Digital display
Air intake vent
Blade pin lever
Temperature indicator
Remote control sensor
Evaporator clean indicator
Operation indicator
indicator
Timer indicator
indicator
Power button

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REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL
Grab the grooved side of the front panel tightly and lift it forward slightly, and then pull the front panel
downward.
Power button and Room temperature sensor
You may locate the Power button on the Digital display inside of front panel. If the front panel
is open, you can check the room temperature sensor.
You can turn on the air conditioner without the remote control by pressing the Power button.
The room temperature sensor measures indoor room temperature.
CHECKING THE OUTDOOR UNIT
Room temperature
sensor
Power button
Connection
Valve(Inside)
Air Inlet (Rear)
MH040FXA2B/
MH18VF1X/MH19VF1X
MH050FXA2B MH060FXA3B/MH070FX
A4B/MH080FXA4B
Air
Outlet
Connection
Valve(Inside)
Air Inlet (Rear)
Air
Outlet Air
Outlet
Connection
Valve(Inside)
Air Inlet (Rear)

12_ viewing
viewing your air conditioner
before use
CHECKING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Activate the air conditioner by pointing the remote control directly at the unit.
Each time you press a button, a short beep will sound and a transmit indicator appears on
the remote control display.
Remote control display
Power
Turns the air conditioner ON and OFF.
Mode
Set one of the 5 operating
modes. (See pages 14~18 for
instructions.)
Digital On/Off
Turns On/Off the digital display
during operation. The operating
mode indicator will remain on.
Turbo
Operates maximum fan speed
to cool/warm quickly.
Energy saving function
Cools between 26˚C~ 30˚C to save
energy.
Timer function
Up/Down
Increases/Decreases the time.
Set/Cancel
Sets/Cancels the current
timer/ mode setting.
Turns the mode
on/off.
On/Off
Turns the timer on/off.
Evap. CLEAN
Dries the unit interior to get rid of
odors.
Temperature 
Decreases/Increases the
temperature by 1˚C.
Fan speed
Adjusts fan speed from Auto, Low,
Medium, and High.
function
On/Off
Emits hydrogen(H) and
oxygen(O2) into the air to
remove harmful particles.
Clean Mode
Sets to one of the 3
operating types.
Air swing
Activates/Deactivates air flow blade
to move automatically up and
down.

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Remote control display
Air swing indicator
Operating mode
indicator
Turbo indicator
Low battery
indicator
Set temperature
indicator
indicator
indicator
On/Off Timer
indicator
Installing the batteries
1. Slide cover down to
open.
This is located on the back
of the remote control.
2. Install two AAA
batteries.
Check and match the “+”
and “-” signs accordingly.
Make sure you have
installed the batteries
correctly.
3. Close the cover by
sliding it back to its
original position.
You should hear a click
sound when the cover is
locked properly.
Fan speed indicator
Using the remote control
• Point the remote control towards the remote control sensor of the unit.
• The unit will beep each time a button is pressed on the remote control.
• The remote control may not operate correctly if inverter fluorescent lighting is used in
close proximity of the unit.
• If other electrical products operate by the remote control, call your nearest contact
center.
Energy saving
indicator
Transmit indicator

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operating basic function
TURNING THE AIR CONDITIONER ON AND OFF
Press the Power button on the remote control.
You will hear a ringing sound and the front panel will lift up when the air
conditioner is properly turned on. The indicator will also fade in
and fade out.
When you turn off the air conditioner, the indicator will fade in
and fade out and the front panel will return to its closed position.
Turning on/off your air conditioner without the remote control.
You can operate your air conditioner by pressing the Power button on the bottom right side of the
air conditioner.
SELECTING OPERATION MODE
Auto
In Auto mode, the air conditioner will automatically set the temperature and fan speed depending
on the room temperature detected by the room temperature sensor.
1. Turn on the air conditioner.
Press the Power button on the remote control.
2. Set the operating mode.
Press the Mode button on the remote control until Auto
mode and Auto fan speed indicator appear on the remote
control display.
The air conditioner will automatically set the
temperature and fan speed to cool or heat
according to the current room temperature.
When you press the Mode button, the mode will change
in order of Auto, Cool, Dry, Fan and Heat.
3. Set the Temperature.
Press the Temperature or button on the remote
control to decrease or increase the desired temperature.
You can set the desired temperature between the
range of 16˚C~30˚C.
You can decrease/increase the temperature by 1˚C.
• When the air conditioner is already operating in another mode, press the Mode button
until the Auto mode indicator appears on the remote control display.
• When using the remote control, make sure the indicator matches your selection on the
remote control display.
• Air flow can be adjusted manually. (See page 19 for instructions.)

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Cool
In Cool mode, the air conditioner will cool your room. You can adjust the temperature and the fan
speed to feel cooler .
1. Turn on the air conditioner.
Press the Power button on the remote control.
2. Set the operating mode.
Press the Mode button on the remote control until
Cool mode indicator appears on the remote control
display.
The air conditioner operates in Cool mode and
will lower the temperature in your room.
When you press the Mode button, the mode will change
in order of Auto, Cool, Dry, Fan and Heat.
3. Set the temperature.
Press the Temperature or  button on the remote
control to decrease or increase the desired temperature.
You can set the desired temperature between
the range of 16˚C~30˚C.
You can decrease/increase the temperature by 1˚C.
4. Set the fan speed.
Press the Fan Speed button on the remote control to set
the desired fan speed.
If room temperature reaches the desired temperature, the
air conditioner will stop cooling and simply run the fan.
When you press the Fan Speed button, fan speed will
change in order of Auto, Low, Medium and High.
• When using the remote control, make sure the indicator matches your selection on the
remote control display.
• Air flow can be adjusted manually. (See page 19 for instructions.)
• If current outside temperatures are much higher than the selected indoor temperature,
it may take time to bring the inner temperature to the desired coolness.

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operating basic function
SELECTING OPERATION MODE
Dry
The air conditioner in Dry mode acts like a dehumidifier by removing moisture indoors. Dry mode
makes the air refreshing even in humid climates.
1. Turn on the air conditioner.
Press the Power button on the remote control.
2. Set the operating mode.
Press the Mode button on the remote control until Dry
mode indicator appears on the remote control display.
The air conditioner operates in Dry mode and
automatically adjusts the fan speed to Auto.
When you press the Mode button, the mode will
change in order of Auto, Cool, Dry, Fan and Heat.
3. Set the temperature.
Press the Temperature or  button on the remote
control to decrease or increase the desired temperature.
You can set the desired temperature between
the range of 18˚C~30˚C.
You can decrease/increase the temperature by 1˚C.
• When using the remote control, make sure the indicator matches your selection on the
remote control display.
• Air flow can be adjusted manually. (See page 19 for instructions.)

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Fan
Fan mode can be selected to ventilate your room. Fan mode is helpful in refreshing the stale air
in your room.
1. Turn on the air conditioner.
Press the Power button on the remote control.
2. Set the operating mode.
Press the Mode button on the remote control until
Fan mode indicator appears on the remote control
display.
The air conditioner operates in Fan mode and
automatically adjusts the temperature according to the
current room temperature.
When you press the Mode button, the mode will
change in order of Auto, Cool, Dry, Fan and Heat.
3. Set the fan speed.
Press the Fan Speed button on the remote control to set
the desired fan speed.
When you press the Fan Speed button, fan speed will
change in order of Low, Medium and High.
• When using the remote control, make sure the indicator matches your selection on the
remote control display.
• Air flow can be adjusted manually. (See page 19 for instructions.)

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operating basic function
SELECTING OPERATION MODE
Heat
The air conditioner heats as well as cools. Warm your room with this versatile appliance in the
cold of winter.
1. Turn on the air conditioner.
Press the Power button on the remote control.
2. Set the operating mode.
Press the Mode button on the remote control until Heat
mode indicator appears on the remote control display.
The air conditioner operates in Heat mode and warms
your room.
When you press the Mode button, the mode will
change in order of Auto, Cool, Dry, Fan and Heat.
3. Set the temperature.
Press the Temperature or  button on the remote
control to decrease or increase the desired temperature.
You can set the desired temperature between
the range of 16˚C~30˚C.
You can decrease/increase the temperature by 1˚C.
4. Set the fan speed.
Press the Fan Speed button on the remote control to set
the desired fan speed.
When room temperature reaches the desired
temperature, heating will temporarily stop.
• When you press the Fan Speed button, fan speed
will change in order of Auto, Low, Medium and High.
• Fan may not operate for about 3~5 minutes at the
beginning to prevent any cold blasts while the air
conditioner is warming up.
• Air flow can be adjusted manually. (See page 19 for instructions.)
• Since the air conditioner heats the room by taking heat energy from outdoor air, the
heating capacity may decrease when outdoor temperatures are extremely low. If you
feel the air conditioner insufficiently heats, using an additional heating appliance in
combination with the air conditioner is recommended.

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ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION
Air flow can be adjusted to your desired position.
Vertical air flow
Air flow blades move up and down.
1. Press the Air swing button on the remote control.
Air swing indicator turns on and the number of indicator lights move up and down.
Air flow blades move up and down continuously to circulate the air.
To keep the air flow direction in a constant position, press the Air swing button on the
remote control again.
Horizontal air flow
Make sure none of the blade pins that stick out of the air flow blades are broken.
1. Move the blade pin lever left or right to position the air flow to the prefered direction.
Be extremely careful while adjusting the Horizontal air flow direction.
There is a potential risk of personal injury when the unit is mishandled.
CAUTION

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using advanced functions
USING THE TURBO FUNCTION
Turbo function will be helpful to cool or heat your room quickly and effectively by operating at the maximum
fan speed for 30 minutes.
1. Turn on the air conditioner.
Press the Power button on the remote control.
2. Set the operating mode.
Press the Turbo button on the remote control until
Turbo indicator appears on the remote control display.
The air conditioner operates in Turbo fan speed and
automatically adjusts the temperature according to the
current room temperature. The unit operates for 30
minutes and then operates in the last mode used, or in
Auto mode if Dry/Fan mode is the most recent mode
used.
Turbo function is only available in Auto/Cool/Heat mode. If Turbo function is selected in
Dry/Fan mode, operating mode changes to Auto.
To deactivate Turbo function
1. Press the Turbo button on the remote control again.
The air conditioner operates in the last mode used, or in Auto mode if Dry/Fan mode is the
most recent mode used.
• When using the remote control, make sure the indicator matches your selection on the
remote control display.
• Temperature/Fan speed cannot be adjusted while using this function.
• Air flow can be adjusted manually. (See page 19 for instructions.)
• When the Turbo function is activated, pressing Mode button will automatically cancel the
function.