Samsung SH18BW6 Series User manual

ENGLISH
Split-type Air Conditioner
(Cooling and Heating)
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANO
PORTUGUÊS
DEUTSCH
E§§HNIKA
E S F I P D GDB98-23972A(1)
USER’S MANUAL
SH18BW6 Series
SH24BW2 Series
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Safety Precautions
You should take the following safety precautions when using your air conditioner.
◆Do not repair the air conditioner at your discretion.
It is recommended to contact a service center directly.
◆Never spill any kind of liquid on the air conditioner.
If this happens, unplug or turn off the air conditioner and contact an
authorized service center.
◆Do not insert anything between the airflow blades to prevent damage of
the inner fan and consequent injury. Keep children away from the air
conditioner.
◆Do not place any obstacles in front of the air conditioner.
◆Do not spray any kind of liquid into the indoor unit. If this happens,
turn off the breaker and contact a service center.
◆Make sure that the air conditioner is well ventilated at all times:
Do not place a cloth or other materials over it.
◆Remove the batteries if you don’t use the remote control for a long
time. (If applicable)
◆Use the remote control within 7 meters from the indoor unit. (If applicable)
WARNING
DURING OPERATION
◆Never store or load the air conditioner upside down or sideways to
prevent the damage of the compressor.
◆Young children or infirm persons should be always supervised when
they use the air conditioner.
◆Max current is measured according to IEC standard for safety.
◆Current is measured according to ISO standard for energy efficiency.
OTHERS
◆Before throwing out the air conditioner, remove the batteries from the
remote control.
◆When you dispose of the air conditioner, consult your dealer. If pipes
are removed incorrectly, refrigerant may blow out and cause air
pollution. When it contacts with your skin, it can cause skin injury.
◆The package of the air conditioner should be recycled or disposed
properly for environmental reasons.
D ISPOSING OF THE UNIT
• If you don’t follow the safety precautions, you may get the risk of an electric
shock, injury or death.
•The manufacturer or qualified service personnel must install this air conditioner.
• Unplug the electric power before repairing, installing or cleaning.
Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
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Contents
◆ P REPARATION
■ Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
■ Name of Each Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
■ Remote Control-Buttons and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
■ Inserting the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
■ Getting Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
◆ O PERATION
■ Selecting the Auto Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
■ Selecting the Cool Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
■ Selecting the Heat Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
■ Selecting the Dry Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
■ Selecting the Fan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
■ Selecting the Turbo Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
■ Selecting the Energy Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
■ Adjusting the Airflow Direction Vertically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
■ Adjusting the Airflow Direction Horizontally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
■ Setting the On Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
■ Setting the Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
■ Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
■ Setting the 1 Hour Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
◆ R ECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■ Operating Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
■ Temperature and Humidity Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
■ Operating Your Air Conditioner Without the Remote Control . . . . . 23
■ Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
■ Cleaning Your Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
■ Cleaning Deodorizing and Bio Filter (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union an 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.
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Name of Each Part
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The design and shape can be changed according to the model.
Indoor Unit
On/Off button
Air Inlet
Temperature sensor
Air flow blades
(outlet)
Turbo indicator (RED)
Operation indicator (GREEN)
Timer indicator (GREEN)
Air filter
(under the grille)
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Air Inlet (Rear)
Air Outlet
Connection Valve
Outdoor Unit SH18BW6 Series
Air Inlet (Rear)
Air Outlet
Connection Valve
Outdoor Unit SH24BW2 Series
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Remote Control - Buttons and Display
Operation modes indicator
( AUTO, COOL, DRY,
FAN, HEAT)
Transmission indicator
Energy Saving button
Sleep button
Mode selection button
(AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN, HEAT)
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 indicator
Airflow direction
On Timer indicator
Off Timer indicator
Turbo function indicator
Sleep mode indicator
Energy saving indicator
Power(On/Off) button
Temperature adjustment button
Fan speed button
Airflow control button
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◆Each mode indicator shows the current setting and the battery life.
◆You can check the battery life by pressing the button.
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The number of the battery life indicator means the remaining battery life.
Replace the batteries when only one battery life indicator remains.
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Inserting the Remote Control Batteries
Remove the battery cover in the rear of the remote control by pushing
it with your thumb.
Insert two batteries, respecting the polarities as indicated by
the + and - symbols.
1
2
Close the cover by sliding it back in its 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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Getting Start
The User’s Manual provides you valuable information about your air conditioner.
Please read this manual carefully before using the air conditioner.
It will help you take full advantage of the unit's features.
You have already seen the basic description of the unit on pages from 4 to 6.
Starting up with the next page, 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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Selecting the Auto Mode
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You can select the Auto mode if you want to cool or heat your room
automatically. You can adjust the temperature and the fan speed in
this mode.
1
Press the button on the remote control until is displayed.
Result:◆The indoor unit beeps each time you press the button.
◆The air conditioner runs in the Auto mode.
◆The Auto mode cools or heats the room depending on
the set temperature.
◆The air conditioner changes the Cool or Heat mode automatically
depending on the current temperature during operation.
2
You can change modes at any time.
If necessary, press the button.
Result:◆ The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
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The air conditioner starts up in the mode you selected last.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
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Press the button to adjust the temperature until the required
temperature is displayed.
You can set the temperature between 16°C and 30°C.
Result: Each time you press the button:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1°C
- The indoor unit beeps
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Selecting the Cool Mode
You can select the Cool mode if you want to cool your room.
You can adjust the temperature and the fan speed when cooling.
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1If necessary, press the button.
Result: ◆The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆The air conditioner starts up in the mode you selected last.
◆The indoor unit beeps.
To control the airflow direction, refer to pages 16 and 17.
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Press the button on the remote control until is displayed.
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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Press the button to adjust the temperature until the required
temperature is displayed.
You can set the temperature between 16°C and 30°C.
Result:◆ Each time you press the button:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1°C
- The indoor unit beeps
◆If the room temperature is higher than the selected
temperature, the air conditioner starts cooling.
◆If the room temperature reaches the set temperature, the air
conditioner stops cooling, but the fan operates consistently.
3
Press the button to select the fan speed until the required setting
is displayed.
Automatic (rotated : )
Low
Medium
High
Maximum
Result: Each time you press the button, the indoor unit
beeps.
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