Sharp AY-XP18GR User manual

ENGLISH
AY-XP18GR
AY-XP24GR
AY-XP18GR
AY-XP24GR AE-X18GR
AE-X24GR
INDOOR UNIT
UNITE INTERIEURE
UNIDAD INTERIOR
UNITÀ INTERNA
UNIDADE INTERIOR
∑Ç ÜN∑TE
SPLIT TYPE
ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
OPERATION MANUAL
ACONDICIONADOR DE AIRE
DE DOBLE SERVICIO
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
OUTDOOR UNIT
UNITE EXTERIEURE
UNIDAD EXTERIOR
UNITÀ ESTERNA
UNIDADE EXTERIOR
DIΩ ÜN∑TE
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
PORTUGUÊS
CLIMATISEUR INDIVIDUEL
EN DEUX PARTIES
MODE D’EMPLOI
CONDIZIONATORE D’ARIA
DA CAMERA TIPO SPLIT
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
AR CONDICIONADO DE SALA
DE DUAS UNIDADES
MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO
*Plasmacluster is a trademark of Sharp
Corporation.
Air Conditioner
TÜRKÇE
SPL∑T KL∑MA
KULLANMA KILAVUZU

EN
A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households)
1. In the European Union
Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust
bin!
Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in
accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of
used electrical and electronic equipment.
Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU
states may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated
collection facilities free of charge*. In some countries* your local retailer may also
take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.
*) Please contact your local authority for further details.
If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please
dispose of these separately beforehand according to local requirements.
By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes
the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative
effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to
inappropriate waste handling.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of
charge to the dealer, even if you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection
facilities are listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.
B. Information on Disposal for Business Users.
1. In the European Union
If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it:
Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the
product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling.
Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection
facilities.
For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for
take-back of your used products.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for
the correct method of disposal.
Attention: Your product is
marked with this symbol. It
means that used electrical
and electronic products
should not be mixed with
general household waste.
There is a separate
collection system for these
products.

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ENGLISH
Thank you for purchasing a SHARP air conditioner. Please read this manual carefully
before operating the product.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....E-1
• PART NAMES...........................................E-3
• SETTING AIR PURIFYING FILTER..........E-5
• USING THE REMOTE CONTROL............E-6
• BASIC OPERATION .................................E-8
• ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION ..... E-10
• PROGRESSIVE AIRFLOW.......................E-11
• FULL POWER OPERATION.....................E-11
CONTENTS
• PLASMACLUSTER OPERATION.............E-12
• SELF CLEAN OPERATION ......................E-13
• ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER ..........................E-13
• TIMER OPERATION.................................E-14
• AUXILIARY MODE....................................E-16
• MAINTENANCE ........................................E-16
• ADDITIONAL NOTES ON OPERATION ......... E-18
• TIPS ON SAVING ENERGY .....................E-18
• BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE..........E-19
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, lightningrod ortelephone groundingwire. Incompletegrounding maycause
electric shock.
6If anything is abnormal with the air conditioner (ex. a burning smell), stop the operation
immediately and turn the circuit breaker OFF.
7Theapplianceshallbeinstalledinaccordancewithnationalwiringregulations.Improper
cable connection can cause the power supply cord, plug and the electrical outlet to
overheat and cause fire.
8Ifthesupplycordisdamaged,itmustbereplacedbythemanufactureroritsserviceagent
or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Use only the manufacture-
specified power cord for replacement.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCIONS
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.
10
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.
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This appliance is unfit for use in Nordic region.
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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1Air Purifying Filters
2Inlet (Air)
3Open Panel
4AUX. Button
5Air Filters
6Receiver Window
7Power Supply Cord
(AY-XP18GR only)
8Indicator
9Vertical Adjustment Louvres
0Horizontal Adjustment
Louvres
qOutlet (Air)
wRemote Control
eFULL POWER Lamp
(green )
rSELF CLEAN Lamp
(green )
tPLASMACLUSTER Lamp
(blue)
yTIMER Lamp (orange )
uOPERATION Lamp (red )
OUTDOOR UNIT
NOTE: -Actual units might vary slightly from those shown above.
INDOOR UNIT
iInlet (Air)
oRefrigerant Tube and
Interconnecting Cord
pDrainage Hose
aOutlet (Air)
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REMOTE CONTROL
1TRANSMITTER
2DISPLAY (Liquid Crystal Display)
3PLASMACLUSTER Button
4DISPLAY Button
5ON/OFF Button
6THERMOSTAT Button
7FULL POWER Button
8PROGRESSIVE AIRFLOW Button
9MODE Button
0TIMER ON Button (for setting the timer)
qTIMER OFF Button (for setting the timer)
wONE-HOUR OFF TIMER Button
eTIME ADVANCE Button
rTIME REVERSE Button
tSELF CLEAN Button
yTIMER SET/CANCEL Button
uIndicates BATTERY COMPARTMENT is
below this mark
iCLOCK Button
oFAN Button
pSWING Button
;TIMER ON INDICATOR/CLOCK
Indicates the on timer preset time or current
time.
31 TIMER OFF INDICATOR
Indicates the preset time for off timer or one-
hour off timer.
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aPROGRESSIVE AIRFLOW SYMBOL
sSELF CLEAN SYMBOL
dPLASMACLUSTER SYMBOL
fMODE SYMBOLS
: AUTO : DRY
: HEAT : COOL
gTHERMOSTAT SETTING FOR AUTO AND
DRY MODES
hTEMPERATURE INDICATOR
jTRANSMITTING SYMBOL
kFULL POWER SYMBOL
lFAN SPEED SYMBOLS
: AUTO : LOW
: HIGH : SOFT
L.C.D. REMOTE CONTROL DISPLAY
PART NAMES
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SETTING AIR PURIFYING FILTER
The air purifying filters are packed as accessory of this unit. During operation of the
air conditioner, the filters remove dust and tobacco smoke from the air and
discharges clean air.
1Take out the air filters.
1Open the open panel.
2Push the air filters up slightly to
unlock them.
3Pull the air filters down to remove
them.
2Set the air purifying filter under the
filter stoppers located on the air filter.
3Reinstall the air filters
1Reinstall the air filters in the origi-
nal positions.
2Close the open panel.
3Push the arrow-marked of the
panel firmly to lock it in place.
Precautions
• The filters are sealed in a plastic bag to keep their dust collection effect.
Do not open the bag until using the filters. (Otherwise the filters life may get shorter.)
• Do not expose the filters to direct sunlight. (Otherwise they may deteriorate.)
Filter stopper
Air purifying filter
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Air filter

1Remove the remote control
cover.
2Insert batteries in the compart-
ment, making sure the ±and
—polarities are correctly align-
ed.
• The display indicates “AM
6:00” when batteries are prop-
erly installed.
3Reinstall the 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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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.
SET CURRENT CLOCK TIME
There are two clock modes:
12-hour mode and 24-hour
mode.
1To set to the 12-hour mode, press the
CLOCK button once in the first step.
To set to the 24-hour mode, press the
CLOCK button twice in the first step.
2Press the TIME ADVANCE or REVERSE
button to set the current time.
• Keep the button pressed to advance or
reverse the time display quickly.
3Press the SET/C button.
• The colon (:) blinks to indicate that the
clock is functioning.
NOTE:
• The current time cannot be set when the timer
is operating.
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Example: 5 o’clock in the afternoon
Clock Display
12-hour mode PM 5:00
24-hour mode 17:00
SWING
CLEAN
FAN
MODE
SET/C
1h

Press the THERMOSTAT 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
temperature automati-
cally determined by
the air conditioner.
COOL/HEAT MODE
• The temperature can
be set within the range
of 18 to 32°C.
SWING
CLEAN
FAN
MODE
SET/C
1h
DISPLAY
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BASIC OPERATION
2Press the ON/OFF button to start opera-
tion.
• The red OPERATION lamp ( ) on the unit
will light.
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Press the MODE button to select the op-
eration mode.
AUTO HEAT COOL DRY
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• In the DRY mode, the fan speed is preset to
AUTO and cannot be changed.
To turn off the unit, press the ON/OFF but-
ton again.
• The red OPERATION lamp ( ) on the unit
will turn off.
Press the FAN button to set the desired fan
speed. AUTO SOFT LOW HIGH
(Example: 1°C higher)
(Example: 2°C lower)
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