Sharp AH-A09BF User manual

AH-A09BF
AH-A12BF
AH-A09BF
AH-A12BF
R
INDOOR UNIT
SPLIT TYPE
ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
OPERATION MANUAL
OUTDOOR UNIT
AU-A09BF
AU-A12BF

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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
• BASIC OPERATION ......................................... 8
• ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION .... 10
CONTENTS
• ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER .............................. 11
• TIMER OPERATION..................................... 12
• AUXILIARY MODE ....................................... 14
• MAINTENANCE ............................................ 15
• BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE ............. 16
• SPECIFICATIONS ........................................ 17
PRECAUTIONS
WARNINGS FOR USE
1Do not pull or deform the power supply cord. Pulling and misuse of the power supply cord
can result in damage to the unit and cause electrical shock.
2Be careful not to expose your body directly to the outlet air for a long time. It may affect
your physical conditions.
3When using the air conditioner for infants, children, elderly, bedridden, or disabled people
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 internal fans.
5Ground the air conditioner without fail. Do not connect the grounding wire to gas pipe,
water pipe, lightning rod or telephone grounding wire. Incomplete grounding may cause
electric shock.
6If anything is abnormal with the air conditioner (ex. a burning smell), stop the operation
immediately and turn the circuit breaker OFF.
7Follow local rules and regulations for power supply cord cabling. Improper cable
connection can cause the power supply cord, plug and the electrical outlet to overheat
and cause fire.
8Use only the manufacture-specified power cord for replacement. Replacement should be
performed by a qualified technician or a service person.
WARNINGS FOR INSTALLATION / REMOVAL / REPAIR
• Do not attempt to install/remove/repair the unit by yourself. Incorrect work will cause electric
shock, water leak, fire etc. Consult your dealer or other qualified service personnel for the
installation/removal/repair of the unit.

PRECAUTIONS
CAUTIONS FOR USE
1Open a window or door periodically to ventilate the room, especially when using gas
appliances. Insufficient ventilation may cause oxygen shortage.
2Do not operate the buttons with wet hand. It may cause electric shock.
3For safety, turn the circuit breaker off when not using the unit for an extended period of
time.
4Check the outdoor unit mounting rack periodically for wear and to make sure it is firmly
in place.
5Do not put anything on the outdoor unit nor step on it. The object or the person may fall
down or drop, causing injury.
6This 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.
7Do not place a vessel with water on the unit. If water penetrates into the unit, electrical
insulations may deteriorate and cause electric shock.
8Do not block the air inlets nor outlets of the unit. It may cause insufficient performance
or troubles.
9Be sure to stop the operation and turn the circuit breaker off before performing any
maintenance or cleaning. A fan is rotating inside the unit and you may get injured.
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Do not splash or pour water directly on the unit. Water can cause electrical shock or
equipment damage.
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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
• Make sure to connect the air conditioner to power supply of the rated voltage and
frequency.
Use of a power supply with improper voltage and frequency can result in equipment
damage and possible fire.
• Do not install the unit in a place where inflammable gas may leak. It may cause fire.
Install the unit in a place with minimal dust, fumes and moisture in the air.
• Arrange the drain hose to ensure smooth drainage. Insufficient drainage may cause wetting
of the room, furniture etc.
• Make sure a leak breaker or a circuit breaker is installed, depending on the installation
location, to avoid electrical shock.
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INDOOR TEMP. OUTDOOR TEMP.
COOLING
upper limit 32˚C D.B. 43˚C D.B.
23˚C W.B. -
lower limit 21˚C D.B. 21˚C D.B.
15˚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 continuously in the COOL or
DRY mode when humidity is over 80 percent.
D.B. = Dry-bulb W.B. = Wet-bulb
TIPS ON SAVING ENERGY
Below are some simple ways to save energy when you use your air conditioner.
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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SET THE CORRECT TEMPERATURE
• Setting the thermostat 1°C higher than the desired temperature in the COOL 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 cooling 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.

PART NAMES
1Inlet (Air)
2Open Panel
3Air Filters
4AUX. Button
5Receiver Window
6Power Supply Cord
7Indicator Panel
8Vertical Adjustment Louvres
9Horizontal Adjustment Louvres
0Outlet (Air)
qRemote Control
wFAN SPEED Lamp
eTIMER Lamp (orange )
rOPERATION Lamp (red )
OUTDOOR UNIT
NOTE: Actual units might vary slightly from those shown above.
INDOOR UNIT
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tInlet(Air)
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Interconnecting Cord
uDrainage Hose
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LOW HIGH

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
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eMODE SYMBOLS
: AUTO : COOL
: DRY
rFAN SPEED SYMBOLS
: AUTO : Manual setting
tTEMPERATURE AND TIMER COUNT DOWN
INDICATOR
yTRANSMITTING SYMBOL
uTIMER ON/TIMER OFF INDICATOR
Indicates when timer on or timer off is set.
L.C.D. REMOTE CONTROL DISPLAY
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MODE
DISPLAY MODE
FAN1H
SWING
CANCEL
TEMP.
TEMP.
FAN TIMER

1Remove the battery cover at the
back of the remote control.
2Insert batteries in the compart-
ment, making sure the ±and
—polarities are correctly
aligned.
•Lines will be indicated on the
display when batteries are
properly installed.
3Reinstall 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 re-
ceives the signal.
•Make sure there is no curtain or other
object between the remote control and
the unit.
•The remote control can send signals
from up to 7 metres away.
LOADING BATTERIES Use two size-AAA (R03) batteries.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL
Battery cover
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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.

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 MODE
The temperature can
be set within the range
of 18 to 32°C.
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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 COOL DRY
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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 LOW MEDIUM HIGH
•In the DRY mode, the fan speed is pre-
set to AUTO and cannot be changed.
To turn off the unit, press the ON/OFF
button again.
•The red OPERATION lamp ( ) on the
unit will turn off.

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Automatic Operation
Mode Thermostat Setting
Below 24°C DRY Room Temp. at start-up
24°C-26°C COOL 24°C
26°C-28°C COOL 25°C
Above 28°C COOL 26°C
TIPS ABOUT AUTO MODE
In the AUTO mode, the temperature setting and mode are automatically
selected according to the room temperature when the unit is turned on.
Modes and Temperature Settings
Room temp. at opera-
tion start-up
TIPS ABOUT FAN SPEED LAMP
During opration, the FAN SPEED Lamp will light up in 3 levels (2 levels
for DRY mode) on the indicator panel of the unit to indicate the fan
speed.
COOL MODE DRY MODE
Low Low
Medium Medium
High
•In the FAN AUTO operation, the selected fan speed by a micro proces-
sor is displayed.
To turn off the FAN SPEED Lamp,
press theDISPLAY button.
DISPLAY MODE
FAN1H
SWING
CANCEL
LOW HIGH
LOW HIGH
LOW HIGH
LOW HIGH
LOW HIGH

COOL and DRY mode Horizontal air flow
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ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION
VERTICAL AIR FLOW DIRECTION
The air flow direction is automatically preset in each mode as follows for optimum
comfort:
HOW TO ADJUST THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION
The adjustment range is narrower
the SWING range in order to pre-
vent condensation from dripping.
Hold the horizontal adjustment
louvre as shown in the diagram
and adjust the air flow direction.
Press the SWING button on the remote con-
trol once.
•The vertical adjustment louvre will change
its angle continuously.
Press the SWING button again when the ver-
tical adjustment louvre is at the desired posi-
tion.
•The louvre will stop moving within the range
shown in the diagram.
•The adjusted position will be memorized
and will be automatically set to the same
position when operated the next time.
Adjustment range
HORIZONTAL AIR FLOW DIRECTION
CAUTION
Never attempt to adjust the vertical adjustment louvres manually.
•Manual adjustment of the vertical adjustment louvre can cause the unit to malfunction
when the remote control is used for the adjustment.
•When the vertical adjustment louvre is positioned at the lowest position in the COOL or
DRY mode for an extended period of time, condensation may result.

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1Press the ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER button.
•The remote control displays “”.
•The orange TIMER lamp ( ) on the unit will light
up.
•The unit will stop operating after one hour.
TO CANCEL
Press the CANCEL button.
•The orange TIMER lamp ( ) on the unit will turn
off.
Or, turn the unit off by pressing the ON/OFF but-
ton.
•The red OPERATION lamp ( ) and the orange
TIMER lamp ( ) on the unit will turn off.
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When the ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER is set, the unit will stop operating after one hour.
ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER
NOTES:
•The ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER operation has priority over TIMER ON and TIMER OFF
operations.
•When the ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER is set while the unit is not operating, the unit will
operate for an hour with the formerly set condition.
•If you wish to operate the unit for another hour before the ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER
activiates, press the ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER button again during operation.
MODE
DISPLAY MODE
FAN1H
SWING
CANCEL
TEMP.
TEMP.
FAN TIMER

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The unit will turn off automatically according to your setting.
Timer duration can be set from minimum 0.5 hours (30 minutes) to maximum 12
hours.
Up to 9.5 hours, you can set by 0.5 hours (30 minutes) increments and from 10 to 12
hours, by 1 hour increment.
TIMER OPERATION
TIMER OFF
When the TIMER OFF is set, the temperature
setting is automatically adjusted to prevent
the room from becoming excessively cold
while you sleep. (Auto Sleep function)
•One hour after the timer operation begins,
the temperature setting rises 1°C higher
than the original thermostat setting.
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TO CANCEL TIMER
TIPS ABOUT TIMER OFF OPERATION
Point the remote control at the signal receiver win-
dow on the unit.
1Press the TIMER OFF ( ) button and set
time as desired.
•The time setting will change as you to press
the button as follows,
MODE
DISPLAY MODE
FAN1H
SWING
CANCEL
TEMP.
TEMP.
FAN TIMER
0.5H 1.0H 1.5H 10H 11H 12H
Hold the button pressed down for fast setting.
•The orange TIMER lamp ( ) on the unit
will light.
•The unit will generate a beep when it re-
ceives the signal.
•The time setting will count down to show
remaining time.
DISPLAY MODE
FAN1H
SWING
CANCEL
Example : When you wish to
stop the operation
2.5 hours later.
Press the CANCEL button.
•The orange
TIMER lamp
( ) on the
unit will turn
off.
TO CHANGE TIMER SETTING
Press the TIMER button which you wish to
change, (TIMER OFF or TIMER ON) and
change the time setting.

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The unit will turn on automatically according to your setting.
Timer duration can be set from minimum 0.5 hours (30 minutes) to maximum 12
hours.
Up to 9.5 hours, you can set by 0.5 hours (30 minutes) increments and from 10 to 12
hours, by 1 hour increment.
TIMER ON
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Point the remote control at the signal reciever window
on the unit.
1Press the TIMER ON ( ) button.
•The time setting will change as you press the
button as follows.
NOTES FOR TIMER SETTING AND OPERATION
•The latest time setting will be memorized and will appear on the remote control display
the next time you set the TIMER OFF or TIMER ON.
•TIMER OFF and TIMER ON can not be set together.
The latest set TIMER will be active.
•When ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER is set, TIMER OFF and TIMER ON will not be available.
•When ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER is set during TIMER OFF or TIMER ON duration, the
TIMER ON or TIMER OFF will be cancelled.
MODE
DISPLAY MODE
FAN1H
SWING
CANCEL
TEMP.
TEMP.
FAN TIMER
0.5H 1.0H 1.5H 10H 11H 12H
Hold the button pressed down for fast setting.
•The orange TIMER lamp ( ) on the unit will
light.
•The unit will generate a beep when it receives
the signal.
•The time setting will count down to show re-
maining time.
Select the mode, temperature and fan speed set-
ting as desired.
•When the temperature is set with the TIMER ON, the
temperature will show in the display for 5 seconds
and then return to the time display.
•If you do not change the setting, the unit will operate
with the latest setting.
•The unit will turn on prior to the set time to allow the
room to reach the desired temperature by the pro-
grammed time. (Awaking function)
Example : When you wish the
room temperature
to be as desired
6.5 hours later.

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AUXILIARY MODE
Use this mode when the remote control is not available.
TO TURN ON
Lift the front panel of the indoor unit and press the
AUX. button on the operation panel.
•The red OPERATION lamp ( ) on the unit will
light and the unit will start operating in the AUTO
mode.
•The fan speed and temperature setting are set to
AUTO.
TO TURN OFF
Press the AUX. button on the operation panel again.
•The red OPERATION lamp ( ) on the unit will
turn off.
NOTE:
If the AUX. button is pressed during normal opera-
tion, the unit will turn off.
AUX.

MAINTENANCE
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CLEANING THE UNIT AND THE REMOTE CONTROL
CAUTION
•Wipe them with a soft cloth.
•Do not directly splash or pour water on them. We can cause electrical shock or
equipment damage.
•Do not use hot water, thinner, abrasive powders or strong solvents.
CAUTION
Be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet or turn off the circuit
breaker before performing any maintenance.
CLEANING THE FILTERS The air filters should be cleaned every two weeks.
1TURN OFF THE UNIT
2REMOVE THE FILTERS
1Lift the open panel.
2Push the air filters up slightly to unlock them.
3Pull the air filters down to remove them.
3CLEAN THE FILTERS
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust. If the
filters are dirty, wash them with warm water
and a mild detergent. Dry filters in the shade
before reinstalling.
4REINSTALL THE FILTERS
1Reinstall the filters in the original positions.
2Close the front panel.
3Push the center part of the panel firmly to
lock it in place.
MAINTENANCE AFTER AIR
CONDITIONER SEASON
1Operate the unit in the COOL
mode, temperature setting 32°C,
for about half a day to allow the
mechanism to thoroughly dry.
2Stop the operation and unplug the
unit. Turn off the circuit breaker, if
you have one exclusively for the air
conditioner.
3Clean the filters, then reinstall
them.
MAINTENANCE BEFORE
AIR CONDITIONER SEASON
1Make sure that the air filters are
not dirty.
2Make sure that nothing obstructs
the air inlet or outlet.
CAUTION
3Check the outdoor mounting rack
periodically for wear and to make
sure it is firmly in place.
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IF THE UNIT FAILS TO RECEIVE THE REMOTE CONTROL SIGNAL
Check whether the remote
control batteries have be-
come old and weak.
Try to send the signal again
with the remote control
pointed properly towards the
unit’s signal receiver window.
Check whether the remote
control batteries are in-
stalled with the polarities
properly aligned.
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
The following conditions do not denote equipment malfunctions
UNIT DOES NOT OPERATE
The unit will not operate if it is turned on
immediately after it is turned off. The unit will not
operate immediately after the mode is changed.
This is to protect the internal mechanisms. Wait 3
minutes before operating the unit.
CRACKING NOISE
The unit may produce a cracking noise. This sound
is generated by the friction of the front panel and
other components expanding or connecting due to
a temperature change.
If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, check the following points before calling for
service.
IF THE UNIT FAILS TO OPERATE
Check to see if the circuit breaker has tripped or the fuse has blown.
IF THE UNIT FAILS TO COOL THE ROOM EFFECTIVELY
Check the filters. If dirty,
clean them.
Check the outdoor unit to
make sure nothing is blocking
the air inlet or outlet.
Check the thermostat is
proper setting.
Make sure windows and
doors are closed tightly.
A large number of people in
the room can prevent the unit
from achieving the desired
temperature.
Check whether any heat-
generating appliances are
operating in the room.
ODORS
Carpet and furniture odors that entered into the
unit and the air conditioner's inner component
odors at the early stage of installation may be
sent out from the unit.
SWISHING NOISE
The soft, swishing noise is the sound of
the refrigerant flowing inside the unit.
WATER VAPOUR
In the COOL and DRY operation, water
vapour can sometimes be seen at the
air outlet due to the difference between
the room air temperature and the air
discharged by the unit.
Please call for service when OPERATION Lamp and TIMER Lamp on the indicator panel blink.

SPECIFICATIONS
Model AH-A09BF AH-A12BF
Cooling capacity (kJ/h) 9600 12600
Rated freqency (Hz) 60 60
Rated voltage (V) 230 230
Rated current (A) 3.9 5.2
Power consumption (W) 890 1190
External dimensions (mm) Indoor unit 815X278X198
(WXHXD) Outdoor unit 780X540X269
Weight (kg) Indoor unit 9 10
Outdoor unit 32 33
We reserve the right to change the materials and apecifications without notice.
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