Sharp AE-A18EJ User manual

AY-AP18EJ
AY-AP24EJ
AY-AP18EJ
AY-AP24EJ AE-A18EJ
AE-A24EJ
R
INDOOR UNIT
SPLITTYPE
ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
OPERATIONMANUAL
OUTDOOR UNIT
*Plasmacluster is a trademark of Sharp
Corporation.
•Uses ozone layer friendly refrigerant
R410A.

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ENGLISH
Thank you for purchasing a SHARP air conditioner. Please read this manual carefully
before operating the product.
•PRECAUTIONS ..............................................1
•ADDITIONAL NOTES ON OPERATION ........3
•TIPS ON SAVING ENERGY ...........................3
•PART NAMES.................................................4
•USING THE REMOTE CONTROL .................6
• TIPS ABOUT PLASMACLUSTER OPERATION.... 7
•BASIC OPERATION .......................................8
•ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION ....10
CONTENTS
•PLASMACLUSTER OPERATION ........ 11
•ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER ...................... 11
•TIMER OPERATION............................. 12
•AUXILIARY MODE ............................... 14
•MAINTENANCE .................................... 14
•BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE ..... 16
•SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 17
PRECAUTIONS
WARNINGS FOR USE
1This model should be installed with a fixed power cord to the meter box.
2Be careful not to expose your body to the outlet air for prolonged periods. It may affect
your physical condition.
3Whenusingtheairconditionerforinfants,children,elderly,bedriddenordisabledpeople
make sure the room temperature is suitable for those in the room.
4Never insert objects into the unit. Inserting objects can result in injury due to the high
speed rotation of the internal fans.
5If anything abnormal with the air conditioner (eg burning smell), stop the opertaion
immediately and turn the circuit breaker off.
6This air conditioner should be installed by a licensed air conditioning contractor in
accordance with AS/NZS 3000:2000 and your electricity suppliers rules.
7There are local council rules regarding maximum allowable noise levels emitted by air
conditioners, your licensed air conditioning contractor will advise you on the correct
location of your outdoor unit.
8Useonlythemanufacture-specifiedpowercordforreplacement.Replacementshouldbe
performed by a service centre approved by SHARP.
WARNINGS FOR INSTALLATION / REMOVAL / REPAIR
For your safety, ensure that your new air conditioner is installed by a licensed air
conditioning contractor in accordance with the AUSTRALIAN/NEW ZEALAND WIRING
RULES.
•Donotattempttoinstall/remove/repairtheunitbyyourself.Incorrectworkwillcauseelectric
shock,water leak, fire etc. Consulta licensed air conditioningcontractor for the installation/
removal/repair of the unit.

PRECAUTIONS
CAUTIONS FOR USE
1If a gas appliance is used in the same room as the air conditioner, ventilate the room
periodically to prevent oxygen depletion.
2For safety, do not touch the unit with wet hands, it may cause an electric shock.
3For safety, turn the circuit breaker off when not using the unit for an extended period of
time.
4For safety, do not place anything on top of the outdoor unit or step on it.
5This unit is designed for residential use. Do not use for other applications such as in a
kennel or greenhouse to raise animals or grow plants.
6Do not block the air inlets or outlets of the unit.
7For safety, be sure to turn the unit off the circuit breaker before performing any
maintenance or cleaning.
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Do not pour water directly on the unit. Water can cause electrical shock or equipment
failure.
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This 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.
CAUTIONS FOR LOCATION / INSTALLATION
To ensure that your warranty is not cancelled, both the indoor/outdoor units and supply/
interconnecting cables must be installed by a licensed air conditioning contractor.
•The unit is designed to operate on 230-240 VAC, 50Hz
•Do not install the unit where flammable gas may leak. It may cause a fire.
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INDOOR TEMP. OUTDOOR TEMP.
COOLING upper limit 32˚C D.B. 46˚C D.B.
23˚C W.B. -
lower limit 21˚C D.B. 21˚C D.B.
15˚C W.B. -
HEATING upper limit 27˚C D.B. 24˚C D.B.
- 18˚C W.B.
lower limit 20˚C D.B. -8.5˚C D.B.
- -9.5˚C W.B.
ADDITIONAL NOTES ON OPERATION
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE •The built-in protective
device may prevent the
unit from operating when
used out of this range.
•Condensation may form
on the air outlet if the
unit operates continu-
ously in the COOL or
DRY mode when humid-
ity is over 80 percent.
D.B. = Dry-bulb W.B. = Wet-bulb
PREHEATING FUNCTION
In the HEAT operation, the indoor fan may not start for two to five minutes after the unit is turned on to prevent
cold air from blowing out of the unit.
DE-ICING FUNCTION
•When ice forms on the heat exchanger in the outdoor unit during the HEAT operation, an automatic de-icer
provides heat for about 5 to 10 minutes to remove the ice. During de-icing, the inside and outside fans stop
operating.
•After de-icing is completed, the unit automatically resumes operation in the HEAT mode.
HEATING EFFICIENCY
•The unit employs a heat pump that draws heat from the outside air and releases it into the room. The outside
air temperature therefore greatly affects the heating efficiency.
•If the heating efficiency is reduced due to low outside temperatures, use an additional heater.
•It takes time to warm up and heat the entire room because of the forced air circulation system.
TIPS ON SAVING ENERGY
Below are some simple ways to save energy when you use your air conditioner.
SET THE CORRECT TEMPERATURE
•Setting the thermostat 1°C higher than the desired temperature in the COOL mode and 2°C lower in the
HEAT mode will save approximately 10 percent in power consumption.
•Setting the temperature lower than necessary during cooling operation will result in increased power
consumption.
BLOCK DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND PREVENT DRAFTS
•Blocking direct sunlight during cooling operation will reduce power consumption.
•Close the windows and doors during opeation.
SET PROPER AIR FLOW DIRECTION TO OBTAIN THE BEST AIR
CIRCULATION
KEEP FILTER CLEAN TO ENSURE THE MOST EFFICIENT OPERATION
MAKE MOST OF THE TIMER OFF FUNCTION
DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD WHEN THE UNIT IS NOT USED FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME
•The indoor unit still consumes a small amount of power when it is not operating.
WHEN POWER FAILURE OCCURS
This air conditioner has a memory function to store settings when a power failure occurs.
After power recovery, the unit will automatically re-start in the same settings which were active before the power
failure, except for timer settings.
If the timers were set before a power failure, they will need to be re-set after power recovery.
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PART NAMES
1Inlet (Air)
2Open Panel
3AUX. Button
4Air Filters
5Receiver Window
6Louvre Unit
Open to clean the inside of the air
conditioner.
7Power Supply Cord
(AY-AP18EJ only)
8Indicator Panel
9Vertical Adjustment Louvres
0Horizontal Adjustment Louvres
qOutlet (Air)
wRemote Control
e AUTO FAN SPEED Lamp (green )
rFAN SPEED Lamp (green )
tPLASMACLUSTER Lamp
(blue, green)
yTIMER Lamp (orange )
uOPERATION Lamp (red )
OUTDOOR UNIT
NOTE: Actual units might vary slightly from those shown above.
INDOOR UNIT
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REMOTE CONTROL
1TRANSMITTER
2DISPLAY (Liquid Crystal Display)
3ON/OFF Button
4THERMO. (Thermostat) Button
5DISPLAY Button
6MODE Button
7TIMER ON Button (for setting the timer)
8ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER Button
9TIMER OFF Button (for setting the timer)
0FAN Button
qTIMER CANCEL Button
wSWING Button
ePLASMACLUSTER Button
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rMODE SYMBOLS
: AUTO : COOL
: HEAT : DRY : FAN ONLY
tFAN SPEED SYMBOLS
: AUTO : Manual setting
yPLASMACLUSTER SYMBOL
uTEMPERATURE AND TIMER COUNT DOWN
INDICATOR
iTRANSMITTING SYMBOL
oTIMER ON/TIMER OFF INDICATOR
Indicates when timer on or timer off is set.
L.C.D. REMOTE CONTROL DISPLAY
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CANCEL
TEMP.
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FAN TIMER

CAUTION
•Do not allow the signal receiver window to receive strong direct sunlight, since it can
adversely affect its operation. If the signal receiver window is exposed to direct sunlight,
close a curtain to block the light.
•Using a fluorescent lamp with a quick starter in the same room may interfere with
transmission of the signal.
•The unit can be affected by signals transmitted 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.
1Remove the battery cover at the back of
the remote control.
2Insert batteries in the compartment, mak-
ing sure the ±and —polarities are
correctly aligned.
•Lines will be indicated on the display
when batteries are properly installed.
3Replace the battery cover.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
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NOTES:
•The battery life is approximately one year in normal use.
•When you replace the batteries, always change both batteries, and make sure
they are the same type.
•If the remote control does not operate properly after replacing the batteries, take
out the batteries and reinstall them again after 30 seconds.
•If you will not be using the unit for a long time, remove the batteries from the
remote control.
Point the remote control towards the
unit’s signal receiver window and
press the desired button. The unit
generates a beep when it receives the
signal.
•Make sure there is no curtain or other
object between the remote control and
the unit.
•The operation range of the remote control
is up to 7 metres.
LOADING BATTERIES Use two size-AAA (R03) batteries.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL
Battery cover

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TIPS ABOUT PLASMACLUSTER OPERATION
AIR CLEAN OPERATION
Plasmacluster ions released into the air will reduce airborne mold fungus.
ION BALANCE OPERATION
It is said that plenty of negative ions exist in places such as waterfalls or watreside in
natural environment. In this operation mode, negative ions will be released in an
increased rate, in order to bring the room air close to this condition.
Please refer to page 11 for operation.
The Plasmacluster ion generator inside the air conditioner will release Plasmacluster
ions, which are collective mass of positive and negative ions, into the room.
The Plasmacluster ions reduce airborne mold fungus.
Plasmacluster ion generator
Plasmacluster ions

Press the THERMO. button to set the
desired temperature.
AUTO/DRY MODE
The temperature can
be changed in 1°C in-
crements within the
range of 2°C higher to
2°C lower from the tem-
perature automatically
determined by the air
conditioner.
COOL/HEAT MODE
The temperature can
be set within the range
of 18 to 32°C.
FAN ONLY MODE
The temperature set-
ting cannot be made.
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BASIC OPERATION
2Press the ON/OFF button to start op-
eration.
•The red OPERATION lamp ( ) on the
unit will light.
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Press the MODE button to select the
operation mode.
AUTO HEAT COOL DRY FAN ONLY
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MODE
DISPLAY MODE
FAN1h
SWING
CANCEL
TEMP.
TEMP.
FAN TIMER
Press the FAN button to set the de-
sired fan speed.
AUTO SOFT LOW HIGH
•In the DRY mode, the fan speed is pre-
set to AUTO and cannot be changed.
•In the FAN ONLY mode, the fan speed
cannot be set to AUTO.
To turn off the unit, press the ON/OFF
button again.
•The red OPERATION lamp ( ) on the
unit will turn off.