Sinclair ASF-12A User manual

USER'S MANUAL
ASF-12A, ASF-18A, ASF-24A, ASF-30A
FLOOR & CEILING
SERIES
ASF-36A, ASF-48A, ASF-60A

Danger
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Household
Drain
Cleaner
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not attempt to install this unit by yourself. This unit requires
installation by qualified persons.
Do not use caustic household drain cleaners in the unit. Drain
cleaners can quickly destroy the unit components (drain pan and
heat exchanger coil etc).
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTE
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. This unit has no user
serviceable components. Opening or removing the cover will
expose you to dangerous voltage. Tuning off the power supply will
not prevent potential electric shock.
To avoid the risk of serious electrical shock, Never sprinkle or
spill water or liquids on unit.
Ventilate the room regularly while the air conditioner is in use,
especially if there is also a gas appliance in use in this room,
Failure to follow these directions may result in a loss of oxygen
in the room.
To prevent electric shock, turn off the power or disconnect the
power supply plug before beginning any cleaning or other routine
maintenance. Follow the directions for cleaning in the Owner's
Manual.
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DANGER
Never put hands or objects into the Air Outlet of indoor or outdoor
units. These units are installed with a fan running at high speed.
To touch the moving fan will cause serious injury.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners, use a soft and dry
cloth for cleaning the unit. To avoid electric shock, never attempt
to clean the units by sprinkling water.
For proper performance, operate the unit in temperature and
humidity ranges indicated in this owner's manual. If the unit is
operated beyond these conditions, it may cause malfunctions
of the unit or dew dripping from the unit.

HINTS FOR ECONOMICAL OPERATION
The following should be noticed to ensure an economical operation. (Refer to corresponding chapter
for details)
Adjust the air flow direction properly to avoid winding toward your body.
Adjust the room temperature properly to get a comfortable situation and to avoid supercooling and
superheat.
In cooling, close the curtains to avoid direct sunlight.
To keep cool or warm air in the room, never open doors or windows more often than necessary.
Set the timer for the desired operating time.
Never put obstructions near the air outlet or the air inlet. Or it will cause lower efficiency, even a
sudden stop.
If you don't plan to use the unit for a long time, please disconnect power and remove the batteries
from the remote controller. When the power switch is connected, some energy will be consumed,
even if the air conditioner isn't in operation. So please disconnect the power to save energy. And
please switch the power on 12 hours before you restart the unit to ensure a smooth operation.
A clogged air filter will reduce cooling or heating efficiency, please clean it once two weeks.

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Display Panel
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
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NOTICE!
indoor unit
air-in
drain hose
outdoor unit
air flow louver (at air outlet)
air inlet (with air filter in it)
installation part
remote controller
connecting pipe
infrared signal receiver operation lamp
timer indicator
temporary button
alarm indicator
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FAN/DEF indicator
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(For cooling and heating type, its D EF.,for cooling only type, its F AN)
Pair-out
Ceiling & Floor Type
The chart based on one model of our product is for reference only, which may be different from
the unit you purchased.
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PARTS NAMES

HINTS FOR ECONOMICAL OPERATION
The following should be noticed to ensure an economical operation. (Refer to corresponding chapter
for details)
Adjust the air flow direction properly to avoid winding toward your body.
Adjust the room temperature properly to get a comfortable situation and to avoid supercooling and
superheat.
In cooling, close the curtains to avoid direct sunlight.
To keep cool or warm air in the room, never open doors or windows more often than necessary.
Set the timer for the desired operating time.
Never put obstructions near the air outlet or the air inlet. Or it will cause lower efficiency, even a
sudden stop.
If you don't plan to use the unit for a long time, please disconnect power and remove the batteries
from the remote controller. When the power switch is connected, some energy will be consumed,
even if the air conditioner isn't in operation. So please disconnect the power to save energy. And
please switch the power on 12 hours before you restart the unit to ensure a smooth operation.
A clogged air filter will reduce cooling or heating efficiency, please clean it once two weeks.

TEMPORARY OPERATIONS
MAINTENANCE
This function is used to operate the unit temporarily
in case you misplace the remote controller or its
batteries are exhausted. Two modes including AUTO
and mandatory COOL can be selected through the
TEMPORARY BUTTON on the air inlet grill control
box of the indoor unit. Once you push this button, the
air conditioner will run in such order: AUTO,
mandatory COOL, OFF, and back to AUTO.
1. AUTO
The OPERATION lamp is lit, and the air conditioner
will run under AUTO mode. The remote controller
operation is enabled to operate according to the
received signal.
2. mandatory COOL
The OPERATION lamp flashes, the air conditioner
will turn to AUTO after it is enforced to cool with a
wind speed of HIGH for 30 minutes. The remote
controller operation is disabled.
3. OFF
Note: Only take the cassette type as example.
The OPERATION lamp goes off. The air conditioner
is OFF while the remote controller operation is
enabled.
WARNING
Cleaning the indoor unit and remote controller
WARNING
Before you clean the air conditioner, be sure to disconnect the power supply plug.
If you do not plan to use the unit for at least 1 month.
(1) Operate the fan for about half a day to dry the inside of the unit.
(2) Stop the air conditioner and disconnect power.
(3) Remove the batteries from the remote controller.
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Use a dry cloth to wipe the indoor unit and remote controller.
A cloth dampened with cold water may be used on the indoor unit if it is very dirty.
Never use a damp cloth on the remote controller.
Do not use a chemically-treted duster for wiping or leave such material on the unit for long,
because it may damage or fade the surface of the unit.
Do not use benzine, thinner, polishing powder, or similar solvents for cleaning. These may
cause the plastic surface to crack or deform.
CAUTIONS
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Display Panel
TEMPORARY
BUTTON

Checks before operation
Cleaning the air filter
Check that the wiring is not broken off or disconnected.
Check that the air filter is installed. (Some air-conditioners haven't air filters.)
Check that the outdoor unit air outlet or inlet is not blocked.
Before you clean the air conditioner, be sure to disconnect the power supply plug.
The air filter can prevent the dust or other particulate from going inside .In case of blockage of the filter , the
working efficiency of the air conditioner may greatly decrease .Therefore , the filter must be cleaned once two
weeks during long time usage.
If the air conditioner is positioned in a dust place , the cleaning frequency of the air filter must be increased .
If the accumulated dust is too heavy to be cleaned , please replace the filter with a new one(replaceable air
filter is an optional fitting).
CAUTIONS
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2. Take out the air-in grill.
3. Dismantle the air filter
4. Clean the air filter (Vacuum cleaner or pure water may be used to clean the air filter. If the dust
accumulation is too heavy , please use soft brush and mild detergent to clean it and dry out in cool
place) .
1. Open the air-in grill (front panel)
Push the grill switches towards the middle simultaneously.
Then pull down the air-in grill.
Cautions: The control box cables ,which are originally connected with the main body electrical
terminators must be pulled off before doing as indicated above.
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The air-in side should face up when using vacuum cleaner. (See Fig. 1)
The air-in side should face down when using water. (See Fig. 2)
Cautions : Do not dry out the air filter under direct sunshine or with fire.
5. Re-install the air filter
6. Install and close the air-in grill in the reverse order of step 1 and 2 and connect the control box
cables to the corresponding terminators of the main body .
Note: High-static Pressure Parvis Split Type has no air filter.

Three-minute protection feature
Power failure
A protection feature prevents the air conditioner from being activated for approximately 3 minutes
when it restarts immediately after operation.
Power failure during operation will stop the unit completely.
Disconnect the unit with the power and then connect the unit with the power again. Push the ON/OFF
button on the remote controller to restart operation.
The OPERATION lamp on the indoor unit will start flashing when power is restored.
To restart operation, push the ON/OFF button on the remote controller.
Lightning or a car wireless telephone operating nearby may cause the unit to malfunction.
AIR CONDITIONER OPERATIONS AND PERFORMANCE
Air conditioner operating conditions
For proper performance, run the air conditioner under the following temperature conditions:
If air conditioner is used beyond the above conditions, safety protection features may come into
operation.
Cooling operation
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Outdoor temperature: 21 to 43 C
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Outdoor temperature: -5 to 24 C
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Outdoor temperature: 11 to 43 C
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Room temperature: 17 to 32 C
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Room temperature: 0 to 30 C
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Room temperature: 17 to 30 C
CAUTION
Room relative humidity less than 80%. If the air conditioner
operates in excess of this figure, the surface of the air conditioner
may attract condensation.
Dry operation
Heating operating
(cooling only type without)

1.The outline figure on cover is for reference only, which
may differ from what you purchased.
2. Make sure to read chapter PRECAUTIONS before
you operate the air conditioner.
3. This manual is available for model R05/BG.
4. R05/BGE can be applicable for cool only type and
cool&heat type air conditioners.
NOTE
PRECAUTIONS
Curtain, door or the like objects will prevent the remote signal from
being received by air conditioner.
Do not get the interior of remote controller wet. It is forbidden to expose
it to direct sunlight or locate it in the place with high temp.
Malfunction may occur if infrared signal receiver on air conditioner is
exposed to sunlight. Please shelter the signal receiver from sunlight
with curtain.
Please remove the nearby electronic device for they may affect the
performance of remote controller. If necessary, contact the local Sinclair
service centre or technical support centre.
Do not put the used or different batteries into the remote controller,
otherwise remote controller will fail to send signal.
Please remove the batteries before long period unused, otherwise the
remote controller may be damaged.
If pressing the button reset the remote controller, which indicates low
battery, please replace the batteries.
If no receiving sound is heard from indoor unit or on remote controller
does not flash, please replace the batteries.
Effective transmitting distance of remote controller is 8m, please aim the
signal sending part to the receiver on air conditioner.
MODEL AND SPECIFICATION
Model
Rated voltage
Min voltage for sending signal of CPU
Effective receiving distance
Operation condition
R05/BGE
3.0V(2 pieces of LR03 7# batteries)
2.4V
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8m 11m
REMOTE CONTROLER

Chart 1
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Mode setting
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ON/OFF
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Horiz swing
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Time setting
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Air direction setting
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Vert. swing
11
Time OFF
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Time ON
BUTTONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
Adjust
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Fan speed setting
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Adjust
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3
RESET
Cool/heat
Lock
Reset
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13
12
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Confirm button
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Economic operation
TIME ON
TIME OFF
CLOCK
SWING
AIR DIRECTION
OK
ECO
SWING
MODE FAN
SPEED
AUTO
COOL
DRY
HEAT
FAN
TEMP
SET
CLOCK
SET
HOUR
FAN SPEED
LOCK
C/H
Adjust Increase the set temp. Keeping pressing will
increase the temp with 1 per 0.5s.
Adjust : Decrease the set temp. Keeping pressing will
decrease the temp with 1 per 0.5s.
ON/OFF: For turning on or turning off the air conditioner.
CLOCK: Display the current time. (12:00 is displayed when
resetting or electrifying for the first time.) Press CLOCK for
5s, icon indicating hour will flash with 0.5s. Press it again,
icon indicating minute will flash with 0.5s. and are used
AIR DIRECTION: Activate swing function of air deflector. Once
pressing, air deflector will turn 6 . For normal operation and
better cooling and heating effect, deflector will not turn to the
degree which is the state of deflector when the unit is turned
off.( Only available when remote controller is used with
corresponding unit.)
HORIZ SWING: Activate or turn off horizontal swing
function. (Only available when remote controller is used
with corresponding unit.)
VERT SWING: Activate or turn off vertical swing function.
(Only available when remote controller is used with
corresponding unit.)
MODE: Once pressing, running mode will be selected in
the following sequence:
AUTO COOL DRY HEAT FAN
NOTE: No heating mode for cool only type unit.
FAN SPEED: Fan speed will be selected in following
sequence once pressing this button:
AUTO LOW MED HIGH

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to adjust the figure. Setting or modification is effective only
by pressing OK button to make confirmation.
TIME ON: For time ON setting. Once pressing this button,
the time will increase by 0.5 hour. When the set time exceeds
10 hours, pressing the button will increase the time by 1 hour.
Adjusting the figure to 0.00 will cancel time ON setting.
TIME OFF: For time OFF setting. Once pressing this button,
the time will increase by 0.5 hour. When the set time exceeds
10 hours, pressing the button will increase the time by 1 hour.
Adjust the figure to 0.00 will cancel time ON setting.
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RESET (inner located): Press this button with a needle of
1mm to cancel the current setting and reset remote controller.
LOCK (inner located): Press this button with a needle of
1mm to lock or unlock the current setting.
OK: Used to confirm the time setting and modification.
COOL/HEAT (inner located): Press this button with a needle
of 1mm to shift mode between COOL only and COOL&HEAT.
During setting, back light will be lightened. Factory default
mode is COOL &HEAT.
ECO: Activate or turn off economic operation mode. It is
suggested to turn on this function when sleeping. (Only
available when remote controller is used with corresponding
unit.)
Temp: Display the set temperature. Adjust temperature via
and . No display in this area if the unit is on FAN mode.
Transmitting display: The icon will flash once when the signal
is sent by remote controller.
Running mode: Press MODE to display current running mode.
AUTO, COOL, DRY, HEAT and FAN can be selected. (HEAT
function is invalid for cool only type unit.)
ON/FF: Icon is displayed when the remote controller is turned
on, or vice versa.
Lock: The icon will be lightened or off when pressing LOCK.
In locked state, all the buttons are ineffective except button
LOCK.
Time ON/OFF: In the state of time ON, icon ON will be
lightened, which is the same to the state of time OFF.
Setting timer ON and OFF simultaneously, both icons ON
and OFF are displayed.
Time: Display the current set time. Press CLOCK for 5s, icon
indicating hour will flash. Press this button again, icon indicating
minute will flash. And are used to adjust the figure. Setting
or modification is effective only by pressing OK button to make
confirmation.
AUTO
COOL
DRY
HEAT
FAN
TEMP
SET
CLOCK
SET
HOUR
FAN SPEED
Temp
ON/OFF
Time ON/OFF
Fan speed
Transmitting display
Lock
Running mode
Economic operation
Chart 2
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Time
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ON OFF
INDICATORS AND FUNCTIONS

Fan speed: Press FAN SPEED to display the current wind
speed. AUTO, LOW, MED and HIGH can be selected. The
default state is high fan speed for the unit without medium
fan speed.
Economic operation: This icon will be lightened or off when
pressing ECO button.
NOTE: All the above icons will be displayed only when
the remote controller is electrified for the first
time or reset.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Install and replace batteries
Install 2 pieces of 7# alkaline batteries.
Slide the cover to install batteries and make sure to
place them in right pole.
AUTO operation
Switch on the power and running indicator light on indoor unit
flashes.
1. Press MODE to select AUTO.
2. Adjust temp via and . Generally the range is 17 ~30 .
3. Press ON/OFF and running indicator light on indoor unit is
lightened. Air conditioner will work on AUTO mode and fan
speed is AUTO which is nonadjustable.
4. ECO is effective on AUTO operation.
COOL/HEAT/FAN operation
1. Press MODE to select COOL, HEAT or FAN.
2. Adjust temp via and . Generally the range is 17 ~30 .
3. Press FAN SPEED to select AUTO, LOW, MED or HIGH.
4. Press ON/OFF and running indicator light on indoor unit is
lightened. Air conditioner will work on the set mode. Stop
operation via ON/OFF.
NOTE: On FAN mode, temp is nonadjustable and ECO is
ineffective. Procedure 2 is omitted.
DRY operation
1. Press MODE to select DRY.
2. Adjust temp via and . Generally therange is 17 ~30 .
3. Press ON/OFF and running indicator light on indoor unit is
lightened. Air conditioner will work on DRY mode. Turn off
the unit via ON/OFF.
4. On DRY mode, ECO and FAN SPEED are unavailable.
Timer operation
TIME ON and TIME OFF are used to turn on and turn off the
unit at the set time respectively.
TIME ON operation
1. PressTIME ON, icon SET, HOUR and ON are lightened.
2. PressTIME ON again and adjust thetime.
3. Keeppressing this button, thetime will increase by 0.5
hour. When the set time exceeds 10hours,pressingthe
button will increase the time by 1 hour.
4. 0.5safter setting, remote controllerwill send TIME ON
command to the unit.
TIME OFF operation
1. PressTIME OFF, icon SET, HOUR and OFF are lightened.
2. PressTIME OFF again and adjust the time.
3. Keeppressing this button, thetime will increase by 0.5
hour. When the set time exceeds 10hours,pressingthe
button will increase the time by 1 hour.
4. 0.5s after setting, remote controller will sendTIME OFF
command to the unit.

Set TIME ON and TIME OFF simultaneously
1. Set TIME ON according to procedures 1 and 2 specified in
TIME ON operation.
2. Set TIME OFF as the procedures 1 and 2 specified in TIME
OFF operation.
3. If both the set time of TIME ON and TIME OFF not exceed
10 hours, time OFF operation will activated 0.5 hour later
than time ON operation. If both the set time of TIME ON and
TIME OFF exceed 10 hours, time OFF operation will be
activated 1 hour later than time ON operation.
4. 0.5s after setting, remote controller will send TIME ON
command to the unit.
Modification of timer operation
Press corresponding button and readjust the time of time
ON and time OFF. Adjust the time figure to 0.00 to cancel the
timer operation.
NOTE: The time set in timer operation is the relative figure
based on the clock on remote controller. Adjusting clock is
unavailable when TIME ON or TIME OFF is activated.

Relocation
If you move out or if it is desired to relocate the air conditioner, consult your dealer, because special
skills to withdraw Freon, purge air and perform other operations are required.
Location:
Be careful of noise or vibrations
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During cooling operation, the air conditioner will dry the room air, so please fix a pipe to drain all the
water away from the air conditioner.
Please let the indoor unit more than one metre away from the TV set and the radio in order to avoid
the picture and noise interference.
Powerful radio transmitters or any other devices radiating high frequency radio waves can cause
the air conditioner to malfunction. Please consult the dealer where you purchased the air conditio-
ner before installing it.
Don't fix the unit in the dangerous region with combustible gas or volatile matter.
If the air conditioner operates in an atmosphere containing oils (machine oil), salt (near a coastal
area), sulfide gas (near a hot spring), etc., such substances may lead to failure of the air conditioner.
Please fix the unit in the stable place to avoid the noise or vibrations.
The noise near the air outlet of the outdoor unit may enter the air exit.
Locate the outdoor unit where noise emitted by it or hot air from its air outlet will cause no nuisance
to your neighbours.
If the air conditioner sounds abnormal during operation, contact the dealer where you purchased the
air conditioner.
To avoid the electric shock, please link the air conditioner with the ground. The plug in the air
conditioner has joined the ground wiring, please don't change it freely.
The power socket is used as the air conditioner specially.
Don't pull the power wiring hard.
When linking the air conditioner with the ground, observe the local rulers.
If necessary, use the power fuse or the circuit, breaker or the corresponding scale ampere.
If you want to change the power wiring, please contact the centre service of the local MD electric
appliance.
INSTALLATION

Before you ask for servicing or repairs, check the following points.
Setting Change is Impossible
Symptoms Causes Reason and Disposal
The fan speed can not be
changed.
Check whether the MODE
indicated on the display is
"AUTO"
Check whether the MODE
indicated on the display is
"DRY"
When the automatic mode is
selected, the air conditioner
automatically selects the fan
speed.
When dry operation is selected,
the air conditioner automatically
select the fan speed. The fan
speed can be selected during
"COOL" and "FAN ONLY", and
"HEAT"
TROUBLES AND CAUSES
(CONCERNING REMOTE
CONTROLLER)
TROUBLES AND CAUSES
Before you ask for servicing or repairs, check the following points.
The power fuse is blown or the circuit breaker has been tripped.
The batteries in the remote controller are exhausted.
The timer is set.
A bad odor comes from the air conditioner.
The air inlet or outlet of the outdoor unit is blocked.
Doors or windows are open.
The air filter is clogged with dust.
The louver is not at the correct position.
The fan speed is set to low.
The temperature setting is too high or too low.
Smells impregnated in the wall, carpet, furniture, clothing, or furs, are coming out. A white mist
of chilled air or water is generated from the outdoor unit.
The indicator lamps flash rapidly (five times per second), you disconnect the unit with the power
and then connect the unit with the power again after two or three minutes but the lamps still flash.
Switch operations are erratic.
The fuse is blown frequently or the circuit breaker is tripped frequently.
Foreign matter or water has fallen inside the air conditioner.
Any other unusual condition is observed.
Recheck
These are not failures
Inoperative
Room air is smelly.
Does not cool or heat well.
If any of the following conditions occur, stop the air conditioner immediately, set to off the power
switch, and contact the dealer:
CAUTION
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The Transmission Indicator " " Never Comes On
The Display Never Comes On
Symptoms
Symptoms
Causes
Causes
Reason and Disposal
Reason
The remote control signal is
not transmitted even when
the ON/OFF button is pushed.
The TEMP. indicator does
not come on.
Check whether the batteries
in the remote controller are
exhausted.
Check whether the MODE
indicated on the display is
"FAN ONLY".
FAN ONLY
The remote control signal is
not transmitted, because the
power supply is off.
The temperature cannot be
set during fan only operation.
The Display Goes Off
Symptoms Causes Reason
The indication on the display
disappears after a lapse of
time.
The ON TIMER indicators
go off after a lapse of certain
time.
Check whether the timer
operation has come to an
end when the OFF TIMER
is indicated on the display.
Check whether the timer
operation is started when
the ON TIMER is indicated
on the display.
The air conditioner operation
stops since the set time
elapsed.
When the time set to start the
air conditioner is reached, the
air conditioner will automatically
start and the appropriate
indicator will go off.
The Signal Receiving Tone does Not Sound
Symptoms Causes Disposal
No receiving tone sounds
from the indoor unit even
when the ON/OFF button is
pushed.
Check whether the signal
transmitter of the remote
controller is properly directed
to the receiver of the indoor
unit when the ON/OFF button
is pushed.
Direct the signal transmitter of
the remote controller to the
receiver of the indoor unit, and
then repeatly push the ON/
OFF button twice.
Buttons on the remote
controller don't work.
Press Reset button.