Samsung WINDFREE AR 8500 User manual

SAMSUNG WINDFREE™ AR 8500
INVERTER MIDWALL SPLIT
AIRCONDITIONER USER MANUAL
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Detailed User Manual
Checking on the website
STEP1 Check the model name.
STEP 2 Go to the Samsung website (http://www.
samsung.com) or Read the QR code.
STEP 3 Search and check User manual. SUPPORT
> Manuals & Downloads > Search model
Checking in Service Centre
STEP1 Check the model name.
STEP 2 Contact Service Centre.
STEP 3 Ask for the user manual of your product
model.
SmartThings app
Use the SmartThings app on your smartphone to control the air conditioner via the wireless Internet.
To remotely control the air conditioner, you need to connect your smartphone to the air conditioner.
Step 1. Checking the requirements for connection
Step 2. Connecting your smartphone to the Wi-Fi network
Step 3. Installing the SmartThings app
Step 4. Configuring the SmartThings app
Step 5. Connecting your smartphone to the air conditioner
Step 6. Controlling the air conditionerwith your smartphone
NOTE
•For more information about how to install the SmartThings app, connect it to the product, and control
the product with it, read the QR code above and refer to detailed instructions in the user manual.
•You can easily install the SmartThings app or use the product with your smartphone by scanning the QR
code on the attached label.

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01 Air intake
02 Air filter
03 Tri-care filter
04 WindFree panel
05 Airflow blade (up and down)
06 Airflow blade (left and right)
07 Power button/Remote control receiver
08 Room temperature sensor
09 Display
NOTE
•The product ships with two Tri-care filters and the
manual included.
Display
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01 Temperature indicator (numeric)
Filter reset indicator ( )
Auto clean indicator ( )
Defrost indicator ( )
02 AI Auto indicator
03 Timer indicator
good’sleep indicator
04 Wi-Fi indicator
NOTE
•When the Wi-Fi is turned on, the indicator blinks
three times and then turns on.
The appearance of the actual product may differ slightly from the image below.
Indoor Unit Overview

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Operating the Air Conditioner
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Functions and Buttons
Function Button and Selection Display
Power On/Off
WindFree
Cooling In Cool/Dry/Fan mode ▶
AI Auto ▶ ▶ Select Auto.
Auto ▶ ▶ Select Auto.
Cool ▶ ▶ Select Cool.
Dry ▶ ▶ Select Dry.
Fan ▶ ▶ Select Fan.
Heat ▶ ▶ Select Heat.
Fast In Cool or Heat mode ▶
Eco In Cool or Heat mode ▶ ▶
▶ Select Eco. ▶
Quiet In Cool or Heat mode ▶ ▶
▶ Select Quiet. ▶
Beep ▶ ▶ Select Beep. ▶
Display lighting ▶ ▶ Select Display. ▶
01 Display
02 Button
NOTE
•Although Purify, Direct,Indirect
and Usage is displayed on the
remote control display, it is not
available on this model.
•Features may differ depending on
models.

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Function Button and Selection Display
Wi-Fi
(SmartThings)
▶ Press and hold for 5 or more
seconds.
Wi-Fi (On/Off)
and ▶ Press and hold for
5 or more seconds.
Timed on/off
▶ Select On or Off ▶
(Set the duration.) ▶
good'sleep
In Cool or Heat mode ▶
(Select .) ▶
(Set the duration.) ▶

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Cleaning
Auto clean function
Use the Auto clean function if the indoor unit produces odors.
Activating Auto clean
To activate Auto clean, press the (Options) button for at least 3 seconds.
The indoor unit display shows:
Canceling Auto clean
To cancel Auto clean while it is running, follow the procedure below:
▶Press and hold for3 or more seconds.
Deactivating Auto clean
To deactivate Auto clean, follow the procedure below while the air conditioner is in operation or turned off:
▶ ▶ Select Clean. ▶
Cleaning the filter
Clean the air filter every two weeks or when the (filter-cleaning reminder) appears on the indoor unit
display. The time between cleanings may vary, depending on the usage and environmental conditions.
Vacuum cleaner
Soft brush 30 minutes
Mild detergent

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1 Slide the filter off of the unit.
2 Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to remove any dust or debris on the filter.
3 Soak the filter in a solution of water and mild detergent for 30 minutes.
4 Rinse the filter and let it air dry in a well-ventilated area that is out of direct sunlight.
5 Reinstall the filter.
6 Reset the filter-cleaning reminder:
In operation ▶▶ ▶ Select Filter Reset. ▶
Replacing the Tri-care filter
Slide a new Tri-care filter in the direction of arrow 2.
Replace Tri-care filters once every three years. Replacement cycle may differ depending on the environment
and usage time.
Tri-care filter
CAUTION
•Do not clean the Tri-care filter with water. Failing to do so may result in damage to the filter.
NOTE
•To replace a Tri-care filter, purchase a new one at a service centre.
•To use the Tri-care filter for a long time in an environment where fish cooking and smoking cause odour,
ventilate the place by opening a window.

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