Sharp AE-A126J User manual

SHARI?
SPLIT TYPE “I
ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
OPERATION MANUAL
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Thank you for purchasing a Sharp Split
Type Room Air Conditioner. Please read
this manual carefully before operating the
air conditioner, and keep this manual and
the Installation Manual as handy
references.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL .............. 8
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USING TEST RUN MODE .!..*,.,..,..,;.....*... 22
IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL POINTS l ., 23
MAINTENANCE ..............~r.‘...*irrr.............. 24
ADDITIONAL NOTES ON OPERATION .a. 26
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE .......... 27
SPECIFICATIONS ..*,..,.r.,..*..“r..‘*.....*...,... 28
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AUTOMATIC OPERATION
(When the mode is set to AUTO.)
When using the AUTO mode,the temperature setting and mode
(HEAT,COOL or DRY) are automatically selected based on the room
temperature when the unit is turned on.
AUTO SLEEP FUNCTION (TIMER OFF)
When this feature is selected, the air conditioner will automatically
vary the room temperature while you sleep to prevent you from
becoming too hot or too cold.
WAKE UP FUNCTION (TIMER ON)
When this feature is selected, the unit will automatically turn on up
to 30 mins before the pre-programmed time so that the room tem-
perature reaches the desired level by the time you wake up.
ONE-HOUR TIMER
At the press of one button, the unit can be programmed to turn off
after one hour.
WARNING:
For your safety ensure that your new air conditioner is installed by a licenced
electrical contractor in accordance with the SAA WIRING RULES.
CAUTION:
To ensure that your warranty is not cancelled, both the indoor/outdoor units
and supply/interconnecting cables must be installed with the application of
GOOD WORKMANSHIP.
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USE A 230-240 VOLT POWER CIRCUIT ONLY.
Using a power circuit with improper voltage and frequency can result in damage to the unit and
possibly fire. Use a circuit with a 230-240 volt (+lO%) rating.
VENTILATE THE ROOM OCCASIONALLY DURING USE.
Open the window or door periodically to ventilate the room, especially when using gas appliances.
DO NOT INSERT OBJECTS INTO THE INLET OR OUTLET.
Inserting objects into the unit could result in injury due to rotation of the high-speed fans.
DO NOT PULL, HANG ON, OR OTHERWISE MISUSE THE POWER CORD.
Pulling the power cord may result in damage or electrical shock. Do not misuse the power cord.
WHEN USING THE AIR CONDITIONER FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN, OR
ELDERLY, BEDRIDDEN, OR DISABLED PEOPLE.
Make sure the room temperature is suitable for those in the room.
ALWAYS USE A FUSE WITH THE CORRECT CURRENT RATING.
This unit is designed for human comfort. Do not use for applications such as a kennel or
nursery to raise animals or plants.
Below are some simple ways to save energy when you use your air conditioner.
SET THE CORRECT TEMPERATURE
l Setting the thermostat 1“C higher in COOL mode, and 2°C lower in HEAT mode than the desired
temperature will result in a 10% saving in electricity.
l Setting the temperature colder than necessary during cooling will result in excess power
consumption.
l Make an effective use of the SAVE MODE. (Refer to page 17)
KEEP OUT DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND DRAFTS
+ Keeping out direct sunlight when cooling will aid in reducing the power consumption.
l Close the windows and doors when heating and cooling the room.
SET PROPER AIR FLOW DIRECTION
l Set the louvres to obtain the best air circulation.
KEEP FILTER CLEAN
l Keep the filter clean to ensure the most efficient operation.
MAKE MOST OF TIMER
l Make the most of the AUTO SLEEP (TIMER OFF) function.
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD WHEN THE UNIT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD
l Unplug the power cord when the unit is not to be used for a long period of time. The indoor unit
still consumes a small amount of power when it is not operating.
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( INDOOR UNIT >
@Inlet (Air)
@ Filter Cover
@Operation panel
@IAir Filters
@ Indicator Panel
@ Power Supply
Cord
@Vertical Adjust-
ment Louvre
@ Horizontal Ad-
justment Louvres
@ Outlet (Air)
@IRemote Control
NOTE: Actual units may vary slightly from those shown above.
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@Inlet (Air)
@ Refrigerant Tube
and Interconnect-
ing Cord
@ Drainage Hose
@IOutlet (Air)

( OPERATION AND INDICATOR PANELS )
Hold the bottom corner of the fil-
ter cover on both sides and gen-
tly pull outwards.
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A TEST RUN Button
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Used only for checking the op-
eration of the unit. Do not use
this feature during normal op-
eration. (See p. 22)
AUX. Button
Used to operate the unit when
the remote control is not avail-
able. (See p. 22)
@TIMER Lamp (yellow)
Lights up when the timer is
set.
@JRECEIVER Window
Receives the signal from the
remote control.
@OPERATION
Lights up while
erating.
Lamp (red)
the unit is op-
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( REMOTE CONTROL )
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(:i:TRANSMITTER
Sends the control signal to the unit.
@ DISPLAY (Liquid Crystal Display)
Indicates the operation modes, set temperature, fan
speed and time. (See p. 7)
@ ON/OFF Button
Press to start or stop the unit.
(4) THERMO. (Thermostat) Button
.., Used to select the desired room temperature.
@ ONE-HOUR TIMER Button
Used to operate the unit for just one hour or to turn
the unit off after one hour.
@ MODE Button
Used to select the desired mode: AUTO, HEAT,
COOL, DRY, or FAN ONLY.
a AUTO-SWING Button
Press once to make the vertical adjustment louvre
move up and down continuously. Press the button
again to make the louvre stop.
@ FAN Button
Used to select the fan speed mode: AUTO, HIGH,
LOW, or SOFT.
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SAVE OPERATION Button
Press to select the SAVE MODE and press it again
to cancel.
TIMER SET/CANCEL Button
Used to set or cancel the timer operation mode.
CLOCK Button
Used to set the current clock time.
TIME ADVANCE Button
Used to set the timer, or the clock. Press to advance
time.
TIME REVERSE Button
Used to set the timer, or the clock. Press to reverse
time.
TIMER ON Button (for setting the timer)
Used to set the time for the unit to switch on. (l-24
hours)
TIMER OFF Button (for setting the timer)
Used to set the time for the unit to switch off. (l-24
hours)

( L.C.D. REMOTE CONTROL DISPLAY>
(i., TRANSMITTING SYMBOL
Appears when a control signal is
being transmitted by the remote
control.
@ SAVE OPERATION MODE
SYMBOL
indicates that the unit is in the
save (energy-saving) mode.
@I TEMPERATURE SYMBOL
Appears in the AUTO ,COOL,
HEAT and DRY modes.
@ THERMOSTAT SETTING IN
AUTO MODE
When the thermostat setting is
changed in the AUTO mode and
DRY mode , a bar appears above
or below the base line.
@ TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
Temperature is displayed in the
HEAT and COOL modes.
@ MODE SYMBOL
Indicates the set mode.
0 : AUTO
The operation mode is selected
based on the room temperature
when the unit is turned on. (See p.
11)
# : HEAT
>* : COOL
& : DRY
$Q : FAN ONLY .
a FAN SPEED SYMBOL
Indicates the fan speed setting.
@ : AUTO
The fan slows down automatically
when the room temperature gets
close to the set temperature.
@ : SOFT
@ : LOW
@ : HIGH
@I TIMER ON INDICATOR/CLOCK
Indicates the timer-on time or current time.
@ TIMER OFF INDICATOR
Indicates the timer-off time or one hour
timer setting.
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LOADING BATTERIES
Use two high-quality size-AAA (R03)
batteries.
1 Open the remote control cover by sliding
it in the direction of the arrow.Remove
the cover by pressing the mark “77 ”
and carefully pulling it in the direction of
the arrow.
remote control
2 Insert the batteries in the compartment,
making sure the @ and @ polarities are
properly aligned.
l The remote control automatically re-
sets when the batteries are loaded.
l AM 6:00 will appear on the display
when the batteries are properly loaded.
3 Replace the cover.
NOTES:
l The battery life is approximately one year with normal use.
l When you replace the batteries, always use two new ones of the same type.
l When the batteries are replaced,AM 6:00 will appear on the display.
l If the remote control does not operate normally after replacing the batteries, take
off the batteries and replace them again after 20 seconds.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL
Point the remote control towards the
unit’s receiver window and press the de-
sired button. A beep will sound when the
unit receives the signal.
l Make sure no objects, such as a curtain,
are between the remote control and the
unit.
l The remote control operates from up to 7
meters away.
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t CAUTION
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Do not expose the receiver to strong, direct sunlight, which can adversely affect its
operation. In such case, close the curtains to block the sunlight.
Use of a fluorescent lamp with a quick starter in the same room may interfere with
transmission of the signal.
The unit may be affected by signals emitted from the remote control of a television,
VCR or other equipment used in the same room.
Do not leave the remote control in direct sunlight or near a heater. Also, protect the
unit and remote control from moisture and shock which can discolour or damage
them.
If you will not be using the unit for a long time, remove the batteries from the remote
control.
SET CURRENT CLOCK TIME
1 Press the CLOCK button.
2 Press the TIME ADVANCE or REVERSE
buttons to set the current clock time.
2 Keep pressing each button to fast-forward
or reverse the time display.
Make sure “a.m.” or “p.m.” is set correct.
3 Press the CLOCK button.
l The colon (:) blinks to indicate that the
clock is functioning.
Example:
If the current time is 7 o’clock in
the afternoon.
NOTES:
l The current time cannot be set, when the
timer mode is programmed.
l At midday/midnight the clock will display
0:OOAM/PM similar to a 24 hour clock.
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(- AUTOMATIC OPERATION MODE -)
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In this mode, the temperature setting and mode (HEAT,COOL or DRY) are auto-
matically selected depending on the room temperature when the unit is turned on.
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r Press the MODE button to select the
AUTO mode. (Q)
r Press the ON/OFF button to start op-
eration.
l The red OPERATION lamp of the
unit will light up.
7 Press the FAN button to set the de-
sired fan speed.
Adjust the thermostat setting, if de-
sired, by pressing the THERM0 but-
tons.
The indicator bars represent changes
in temperature as follows:
-- 1°C lower
TP----- 2°C lower
The AIR SWING mode can be se-
lected, or AIR FLOW direction ad-
justed by pressing the “AUTO SWING”
button . (See p. 16 for detail)
7 To turn off the unit, press the ON/OFF
button again.
l The red OPERATION lamp of the
unit will go out.
NOTES:
The temperature indicator does not appear
on the display in the AUTO mode.
In the DRY mode, the fan speed cannot be
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HOW THE AUTOMATIC OPERATION MODE WORKS
In AUTO MODE, the HEAT, COOL, or DRY mode is selected based on the
room temperature when the unit is turned on.
Room temp.
when the unit
turned on
Below 21“C
21”-24°C
24’-26OC
26’-28OC
Above 28°C
Automatic Operation
Mode Selected Thermostat Setting
HEAT 23°C
DRY Room Temp. at start-up
COOL 24OC
COOL 25°C
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COOL 26°C
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Press the MODE button to select the
HEAT mode. ( T# )
Press the ON/OFF button to start op-
eration.
I l The red OPERATION lamp of the
unit will light up.
Press the THERM0 button to set the
desired temperature.
l The recommended temperature
range is from 20 to 23°C.
vv A Press the FAN button to set the de-
sired fan speed.
- V The AIR SWING mode can be se-
lected, or AIR FLOW direction ad-
justed by pressing the “AUTO SWING”
button . (See p. 16 for detail)
To turn off the unit, press the ON/OFF
button again.
l The red OPERATION lamp of the
unit will go out.
NOTES:
l The indoor fan will not rotate until the unit
has pre-heated.
( AUTOMATIC DE-ICE FUNCTION )
During long periods of heating, ice may gradually form on the outdoor heat
exchanger,reducing the performance.
This unit has an automatic de-ice feature which will supply heat to the outdoor unit for
2-lominutes when a reduction in performance occurs.
During this period, the indoor and outdoor fans are stopped to prevent cold drafts.
NOTES:
, A slight hissing noise may be heard originating from the indoor unit during de-icing.
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(COOL MODE >
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r Press the MODE button to select the
COOL mode. (
7 Press the ON/OFF button to start op-
eration.
l The red OPERATION lamp of the
unit will light up.
7 Press the THERM0 button to set the
desired temperature.
l The recommended temperature
range is from 26 to 28°C. If the tem-
perature is set below 21°C in the
COOL mode, a protective mecha-
nism may interrupt operation.
V Press the FAN button to set the de-
sired fan speed.
The AIR SWING mode can be se-
lected, or AIR FLOW direction ad-
justed by pressing the”AUT0 SWING”
button. (See p. 16 for detail)
r To turn off the unit, press the ON/OFF
button again.
l The red OPERATION lamp of the
unit will go out.
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/ In the DRY mode, the air condi--
tioner reduces the humidity in the
room without lowering the room
temperature.
Press the MODE button to select the
DRY mode. ( & )
l The fan speed and temperature set-
tings are set automatically.
r Press the ON/OFF button to start op-
eration.
l The red OPERATION lamp of the
unit will light up.
Adjust the thermostat setting, if de-
sired, by pressing the THERM0 but-
tons.
The indicator bars represent changes
in temperature as follows.
- 1°C lower
e- 2°C lower
The AIR SWING mode can be se-
lected, or AIR FLOW direction ad-
justed by pressing the”AUT0 SWING”
button. (See p. 16 for detail)
To turn off the unit, press the ON/OFF
button again.
l The red OPERATION lamp of the
unit will go out.
NOTES:
Since operation is automatically controlled in
the DRY mode, you cannot change the fan
speed setting.
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(FAN ONLY MODE )
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r Press the MODE button to select the
FAN ONLY mode. ( * )
r Press the ON/OFF button to start op-
eration.
l The red OPERATION lamp of the
unit will light up.
v Press the FAN button to set the de-
sired fan speed.
l Fan speed AUTO ( QJ ) cannot be
set.
The AIR SWING mode can be se-
lected, or AIR FLOW direction ad-
justed by pressing the “AUTO SWING”
button. (See p. 16 for detail)
v To turn off the unit, press the ON/OFF
button again.
l The red OPERATION lamp of the
unit will go out.
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VERTICAL AIR FLOW
The direction of the air flow is automatically preset for the optimum
effect in each mode as follows;
1 COOL and DRY mode 1 Horizontal air flow 1
HEAT and FAN ONLY mode Diagonal air flow (45’1
The air flow direction can be changed as desired.
AIR SWING MODE
Press the AUTO SWING
button once.
The vertical adjustment
louvre will swing continu-
ously within the range
shown.
I Adjustment range
COOL and DRY mode HEAT and FAN ONLY mode
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The range is more narrow to
prevent condensation from
forming.
The range is wider for in-
creased air circulation.
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HOW TO ADJUST THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION
Press the AUTO SWING button once. The vertical adjustment louvre will move up
and down.
Press the AUTO SWING button again when the desired position is reached and the
louvre will stop.
HORIZONTAL AIR FLOW I .
l-fold the horizontal adjustment louvre levers as
shown and adjust the air flow direction. There are
four louvre levers.
Never attempt to adjust the vertical adjustment louvre manually.
Manual adjustment of this louvre can cause the unit to malfunction when
controlled later.
When the COOL or DRY modes are used for an extended period of time
vertical adjustment louvre manually adjusted so that the air flows downward,
sation may form.
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Designed for greater energy efficiency, use of this mode reduces power
consumption and offers energy savings by up to 10% compared with the
normal operation.
1 To activate the SAVE mode, press the
SAVE button during operation.
l SAVE is displayed on the remote con-
trol.
l The temperature display disappears.
2 To cancel the save mode, press the SAVE
button again.
*The SAVE display disappears and the unit
returns to the former mode.
(ADVANTAGE,$W USING SAVE MODE)
The save mode reduces power consumption
by approximately 10% compared with the nor-
mal operation.
Power consumption
approx. 10% reduction
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Begining of SAVE MODE
NOTES:
l You cannot use the SAVE mode during the DRY and FAN ONLY mode.
l You cannot set the temperature during the SAVE operation.
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NOTE:
Before setting the timer, check to see if the current clock time is properly set.
“WAKE UP” FUNCTION (TIMER ON MODE)
Use the “WAKE UP” function to turn the unit on at a programmed time.
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2
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4
Press the TIMER ON ( 0, 1) button.
The TIMER ON indicator will blink; press the TIME
ADVANCE or REVERSE buttons to set the desired
time. (The time can be set by 10 minutes.)
Point the remote control at the receiver window of
the unit and press the TIMER SET (SET/C) button.
Select the operation you wish to program.
Operation mode setting + MODE BUTTON
Fan speed setting -+ FAN BUTTON
Temperature setting (The temperature is set auto-
matically in AUTO MODE.) -+ THERM0 BUTTON
l The yellow TIMER lamp on the unit lights up.
l An audible sound indicates that the unit has re-
ceived the signal.
l The unit will turn on prior to the time set to allow
the room to reach the desired temperature by the
programmed time.
( TO CANCEL TIMER MODE )
Press the TIMER CANCEL button “SET/C”.
The yellow TIMER lamp of the unit will go out.
The current clock time will be displayed on the
remote control.
( TO CHANGE TIME SETTING >
First, cancel the TIMER, and then set it again.
TO CHANGE FAN SPEED, MODE, AND/OR THERMOSfIT SETTING
AFTER SETTING TIMER
Press each button to change the settings as desired.
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“AUTO SLEEP” FUNCTION (TIMER OFF MODE)
Use the “AUTO SLEEP” function to turn the unit off at a programmed time.During
this mode,the room temperature is automatically adjusted slightly to prevent
the room from becoming too hot or too cold while you sleep.(See explanation
below)
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2
Press the TIMER OFF (a,O) button during
operation.
The TIMER OFF indication will blink; press the
TIME ADVANCE or REVERSE buttons to set the
desired shut-off time. (The time can be set by IO
minutes .)
3 Point the remote control at the receiver window of
the unit and press the TIMER SET(SET/C) button.
l The yellow TIMER lamp on the unit lights up.
l An audible sound indicates that the unit has
recieved the signal.
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( HOW THE “AUTO SLEEP” FUNCTION WORKS :,
When the “AUTO SLEEP” FUNCTION is selected;
( DURING COOL/DRY MODE ) Timer duration
One hour after timer operation has begun,
the temperature rises 1°C higher than the
thermostat setting to prevent the room from
getting too cool for sleeping. Timer operation starts Operation OFF
( DURING HEAT MODE ) Timer duration
One hour after timer operation has begun,
the temperatures drops 3 “C lower than the
thermostat setting to prevent the room from
getting too warm for sleeping. THERMO.
setting
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Timer operation starts Operation OFF
The “AUTO SLEEP” function will not acti-
vate during the FAN ONLY mode.
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(COMBINED USE OF ON AND OFF TIMERS)
Stop + ON + OFF
To obtain the desired room temperature by
530 p.m. and to stop operation at 1I:00 p.m.
1 Set the TIMER ON to 5:30 p.m.
l The yellow TIMER lamp on the unit lights up.
l An audible sound indicates that the unit has
received the signal.
2 Set the TIMER OFF to 1l:OO p.m.
l An audible sound indicates that the unit has
received the signal.
3 Select the operation you wish to program.
Operation mode setting -+ MODE BUTTON
Fan speed setting + FAN BUTTON
Temperature setting --+THERM0 BUTTON
Operation -+ OFF -+ ON
Stop operation at II:00 p.m. and resume op-
eration (using the same settings) to obtain the
desired room temperature by 7:00 a.m.
1 Set the TIMER OFF to II:00p.m. during opera-
tion.
l The yellow TIMER lamp on the unit lights up.
l An audible sound indicates that the unit has
received the signal.
2 Set the TIMER ON to 7:00 a.m.
l An audible sound indicates that the unit has
received the signal.
The arrows (v or A)between the TIMER ON indicator and TIMER OFF indicator
shows which timer will activate first.
TO CANCEL THE COMBINED TIMER
Press the TIMER CANCEL button (SET/C).
Both TIMER ON and TIMER OFF will be canceled. The yellow TIMER lamp of the unit
will go out and the current clock time will be displayed on the remote controller.
NOTES:
l You cannot program the ON and OFF timers to different temperatures or other
settings.
l Either timer can be programmed prior to the other.
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