Samsung SC12AWHD User manual

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OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO
MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES
GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG
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Split-type Room Air Conditioner (Cool)
Aire acondicionado doméstico sistema Split (Refrigeración)
Climatiseur de type Séparé (Refroidissement)
Condizionatore d’aria per ambienti ad unità Separate (Raffreddamento)
Aparelho de ar condicionado tipo Split (Refrigeração)
Geteilte raumklimaanlage (Kühlen)
¢IAIPOYMENO K§IMATI™TIKO ¢øMATIOY (æ‡ÍË )
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANO
PORTUGUÊS
DEUTSCH
E S F I P D G DB98-22607A(1)
SC12AWHD
Indoor unit
SC12AWHDX
Outdoor unit
SC09AW8 SC09AW8X

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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
■ Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
■ Inserting the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
◆ O PERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■ Selecting theAutomatic Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
■ Cooling Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
■ Removing Excess Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
■ Airing Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
■ Changing the Room Temperature Quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
■ Selecting Energy Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
■ Adjusting theAir Flow Direction Vertically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
■ Adjusting theAir Flow Direction Horizontally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
◆ P ROGRAMMING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
■ Setting the On Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
■ Setting the Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
■ Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
■ Setting the 1 Hour Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
◆ R ECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■ Operating Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
■ Temperature and Humidity Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
■ Operating Your Air Conditioner Without the Remote Control . . . . . 21
■ Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
■ Cleaning Your Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
■ Cleaning Deodorizing and Bio filter (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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View of the Unit
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The design and shape are subject to change according to the model.
Indoor Unit
Air filter
(under the grille) Air flow blades (outlet) Air Inlet
On/Off switch
On/Off switch
Turbo indicator
(RED)
Operation indicator
(GREEN)
Temperature sensor
Timer indicator
(GREEN)
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Outdoor Unit
Air Inlet (Rear)
Air Outlet
Air Outlet
Connection Valve
Connection Valve
Outdoor Unit
SC09AW8X
SC12AWHDX
Air Inlet (Rear)

Remote Control - Buttons and Display
Operating mode
( AUTO, COOL,
DRY, FAN)
Remote control
transmission indicator
Energy Saving button
Sleep button
Mode selection button
(AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN)
On Timer button
Off Timer button
Temperature and
Timer setting
Turbo button
1 Hour Timer button
1 Hour Timer indicator
Battery life indicator
Battery check button
Timer Set/
Cancel button
Fan speed
Air flow direction
On Timer setting
Off Timer setting
Turbo mode
Sleep mode
Energy saving
On/Off button
Temperature button
Fan speed button
Airflow control button
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◆Each mode indicator shows each mode as well as the battery life.
If you want to check the battery, press the button.
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The more is a battery life indicator, the longer will remain the battery life.
If one battery life indicator remains, replace new batteries.
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Getting Started
You have just purchased a split type 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 and outdoor units
- 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 Auto mode from your remote
control. In the Auto mode, the optimum temperature is selected
automatically. You can also raise or lower the temperature
and the fan speed in the Auto mode.
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 the Auto mode.
◆The Auto mode cools the room in optimum condition by
adjusting the indoor temperature depending on the set
temperature.
2
You can change modes at any time.
If necessary, press the 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.
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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 16°C and 30°C inclusive.
Result:◆ Each time you press the button:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1°C
- The indoor unit beeps
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Cooling Your Room
1If necessary, press the 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 the 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 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 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 15.
5
You must select the Cool mode if you wish to adjust the:
◆Cooling temperature
◆Fan speed when cooling
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