Samsung RC36BTVR User manual

USER’S MANUAL
RC36BTVR
RC48BTVR
RC60BTVR
System Air Conditioner
(Cooling Only)
DB98-29711A(1)SE
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Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions must be taken when using your air conditioner.
WARNING
• 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.
DURING OPERATION
 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.
DISPOSING OF THE UNIT
 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.
 Please recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this product in
an environmentally responsible manner.
OTHERS
 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.
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 Temperature and Humidity Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
 Troubles and Causes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Contents
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Temperature and Humidity Ranges
The following table indicates the temperature and humidity ranges, within which
the air conditioner can be used.
If the air conditioner is used at... Then...
High temperature
The automatic protection feature may be
triggered and the air conditioner stopped.
Low temperature A water leakage or some other malfunction
may happen if the heat exchanger freezes.
High humidity levels Water may condense on and drip from the
surface of the indoor unit if it is used for a long
period.
Mode Outdoor Temperature Indoor Temperature Indoor Humidity
Cooling 21°C to 43°C approx. 17°C to 32°C approx. 80% or less
Drying 11°C to 43°C approx. 17°C to 30°C approx. -
 If the cooling operation is used at over 32°C(indoor temperature), it does not
cool at its full capacity.
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Maintenance
Routine maintenance
 You can do some of the periodic maintenance for your unit yourself.This
includes cleaning the permanent air filters, unit cabinet, condenser coil and
conducting a general unit inspection on a regular basis.
Cleaning the air filter
1 Remove the air filter.
 Unscrew the screws and remove the plate.
 Turn the Clasp of air filter from horizontal to vertical.
 Turn the Filter lock from horizontal to vertical.
2 Clean the air filter.
Vacuum cleaner or pure water may be used to clean the air filter.
If the dust accumulation is too heavy, please use soft brush and mild detergent
to clean it and dry out in cool place.
 The air-in side should face up when using vacuum cleaner.
 The air-in side should face down when using water.
CAUTION Do not expose the air filter to direct sunlight or fire.
3 Reinstall the air filter.
Filter lock
Plate
Air filter
Condenser coil
 Unfiltered air circulates through the unit’s condenser coil and it causes the
coil’s surface to become clogged with dust, dirt, etc.
To clean the coil, vertically (i.e., with the fins) stroke the coil surface with a
soft-bristled brush. Keep all vegetation away from the condenser coil area.
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Maintenance (Continued)
Maintenance performed by serviceman-cooling season
To keep your unit operating safely and efficiently, the manufacturer recommends
that a qualified serviceman check the entire system at least once a year and any
other time that you feel needed.
Your serviceman should examine these areas of your unit
 filters
 motors and drive system components
 economizer gaskets (for possible replacement)
 safety controls (for mechanical cleaning)
 electrical components and wiring (for possible replacement and connection
tightness)
 condensate drain (for cleaning)
 unit duct connections (to see that they are physically sound and sealed to the
unit casing)
 unit mounting support (for structural integrity)
 the unit (for obvious unit deterioration)
Do not operate the unit without the evaporator fan access panel in place.
Reinstall the access panel after performing any maintenance procedures on
the fan. Without proper installation of the access panel, operating the unit may
result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
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Troubles and Causes
Before you ask for servicing or repairs, check the following points.
Recheck Inoperative.
 The power fuse is blown or the circuit breaker has been tripped.
 The thermostat power or connection is not on-line.
 The timer is set.
Does not cool well.
 The air inlet or outlet of the unit is blocked.
 Doors or windows are open.
 The air filter is clogged with dust.
 The temperature setting is too high.
These are not failures Room air is smelly.
 A bad odor comes from the air conditioner.
- Smells impregnated in the wall, carpet, furniture, clothing, or furs,
are coming out. A white mist of chilled air or water is generated from the
unit.
CAUTION If any of the following conditions occur, stop the air conditioner immediately, set to off the power
switch, and contact the dealer:
Switch operations are erratic.
The fuse is blown frequently or the circuit breaker is tripped frequently.
Foreign matter or water has fallen inside the air conditioner.
Any other unusual condition is observed.
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