Sharp AH-AP18CF User manual

AH-AP18CF
AH-AP18CF
R
INDOOR UNIT
SPLITTYPE
ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
OPERATION MANUAL
OUTDOOR UNIT
AU-A18CF

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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
1Donotpullordeformthepowersupplycord.Pullingandmisuseofthepowersupplycord
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.
3Whenusingtheairconditionerforinfants,children,elderly,bedridden,ordisabledpeople
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,
waterpipe,lightningrodortelephonegrounding wire. Incompletegroundingmaycause
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.
8Useonlythemanufacture-specifiedpowercordforreplacement.Replacementshouldbe
performed by a qualified technician or a service person.
WARNINGS FOR INSTALLATION / REMOVAL / REPAIR
•Donot attemptto install/remove/repairthe unitby yourself.Incorrect workwill causeelectric
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.
•Arrangethedrainhosetoensuresmoothdrainage. Insufficientdrainagemaycausewetting
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
3AUX. Button
4Air Filters
5RECEIVER Window
6Louvre Unit
Open to clean the inside of the
air conditioner.
7Power Supply Cord
8Indicator Panel
9Vertical Adjustment Louvres
0Horizontal Adjustment Louvres
qOutlet (Air)
wRemote Control
eAUTO 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
: 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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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,
making sure the ±and —
polarities are correctly aligned.
•Lines will be indicated on the dis-
play 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
Remote control
cover
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TIPS ABOUT PLASMACLUSTER OPERATION
AIR CLEAN OPERATION
Cluster ions released into the air will reduce airborne mold fungus and deodorize/
decompose odor-causing molecules.
REFRESHING OPERATION
It is said that plenty of negative ions exist in places such as waterfalls or forests 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 ionizer inside the air conditioner will release cluster ions, which are collective
mass of positive and negative ions, into the room.
The cluster ions reduce airborne mold fungus and deodorize/decompose odor-
causing molecules.
Ionizer
Cluster ions
Mold fungus
Odor

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.
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 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.