Toshiba RBC-AXU31-E User manual

Wireless remote controller kit
Model name:
RBC-AXU31-E
AIR CONDITIONER (SPLIT TYPE)
Owner’s Manual
English

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Contents
1 Precautions for safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Changing batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Adjusting clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 Part names and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5 Operating unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6 Operating unit with timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7 Adjusting louver direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
8 Mounting remote controller holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
9 Operating air conditioner without remote controller . . . . . . . . 15
10 Before asking for repair work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Thank you very much for purchasing TOSHIBA Remote controller for Air Conditioner.
Please read this owner's manual carefully before using your Remote controller for Air
Conditioner
• Be sure to obtain the “Owner’s manual” and “Installation manual” from constructor (or
dealer).
Request to constructor or dealer
• Please clearly explain the contents of the Owner's manual and hand over it.
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1Precautions for safety
WARNING
Installation
• Make sure to ask the qualified installation professional in electric work to install the remote controller.
If the remote controller is inappropriate installed by yourself, it may cause electric shock, fire or other trouble.
• Make sure to install the air conditioner specified by TOSHIBA and ask the exclusive dealer when installing. If the
air conditioner is installed by yourself, it may cause electric shock, fire or other trouble.
Operation
• Prevent any liquid from falling into the remote controller.
Do not spill juice, water or any kind of liquid.
It may cause machine failure, electric shock, fire or other trouble.
• When you are aware of something abnormal with the air conditioner (such as smells like something burning),
immediately turn off the main power supply switch or circuit breaker to stop the air conditioner, and make contact
with the dealer.
If the air conditioner is continuously operated with something abnormal, it may cause machine failure, electric
shock, fire or other trouble.
Reinstallation and repair
• Do not repair any unit by yourself.
Whenever the air conditioner needs repair, make sure to ask the dealer to do it.
If it is repaired imperfectly, it may cause electric shock, fire or other trouble.
• When reinstalling the air conditioner, contact with the dealer.
If the installation is insufficient, it may cause electric shock, fire or other trouble.
CAUTION
Installation
• Do not install the remote controller in a place where its signals do not reach the indoor unit.
• Do not install the remote controller in the place under the direct sunlight and close to any heat source. It may cause
machine failure.
• The fluorescent lamp with rapid start system or inverter system or equipment emitting infrared rays (Electronic
white board etc.) may disturb the signal reception. For details, contact with the dealer of the air conditioner you
have purchased.
Operation
• Do not drop or apply strong shock to the remote controller.
It may cause remote controller failure.
• Use batteries that meet the specifications.
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2Changing batteries
Loading batteries
1Remove the battery cover.
2Insert 2 new batteries (R03 or LR03 [AAA])
following the (+) and (-) positions.
Removing batteries
1Remove the battery cover.
2Slap the batteries out lightly onto your
palm.
Batteries
• To replace the batteries, use two new batteries
(R03 or LR03 [AAA]).
• In normal use, the batteries will last about one year.
• Replace the batteries if there is no receiving beep from
the indoor unit or when the air conditioner cannot be
operated using the remote controller.
• To avoid malfunctions by battery leakage, remove the
batteries when not using the remote controller for
more than one month.
3Adjusting clock
Setting the clock
Before you start operating the air conditioner, set the
clock of the remote controller using the procedures given
in this section. The clock panel on the remote controller
will indicate the time regardless of whether the air
conditioner is in use or not.
Initial setting
When batteries are inserted in the remote controller the
clock panel will indicate AM 0:00 and will flash.
1TIMER or button
Push the TIMER or button to set the current
time.
Each push of the TIMER button changes the time in
one minute steps.
Pushing the TIMER button continually changes the
time in ten minute steps.
2SET button
Push the SET button.
The current time is indicated and the clock starts.
Adjusting clock
1CLOCK button
Push the CLOCK by tip of a pencil.
The CLOCK display flashes.
2TIMER or button
Push the TIMER or button to set the current
time.
Each push of the TIMER button changes the time by
one minute.
Pushing the TIMER button continually changes the
time by ten minutes.
3SET button
Push the SET button.
The current time is indicated and the clock starts.
Hi POWER
COMFORT
SLEEP
2
1
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
SET
SET
Hi POWER
COMFORT
SLEEP
3
2
1
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
SET
SET
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4Part names and functions
Remote controller
• Max. 8 indoor units can be operated by a remote controller as a group.
Only when all outdoor unit, indoor unit and remote control are a U series, the maximum number of connectable units
is 16. Refer to Installation Manual of an indoor unit for details.
• Illustration of LCD shown below is for explanation. It may differ from the actual LCD.
1Infrared signal emitter
Transmits a signal to the indoor unit.
2START/STOP button
Push the button to start operation.
(A receiving beep is heard.)
Push the button again to stop operation.
(A receiving beep is heard.)
If no receiving sound is heard from the indoor unit,
push the button twice.
3Mode select button (MODE)
Push this button to select a mode.
Each time you push the button, a mode is selected
in a sequence that goes from A : Auto changeover
control, : Cool, : Dry, : Heat, : Fan only,
and back to A. (A receiving beep is heard.)
4Temperature button ( )
5Fan speed button (FAN)
Push this button to select fan speed. When you
select AUTO, the fan speed is automatically
adjusted according to the room temperature.
You can also manually select the desired fan speed.
(LOW , LOW+, MED ,
MED+, HIGH )
Five patterns are displayed, but LOW+is equal
to LOW , and MED+to MED .
(A receiving beep is heard.)
6Auto louver button (SWING)
Push this button to swing the louver.
(A receiving beep is heard.)
Push the SWING button to stop the louver swinging.
(A receiving beep is heard.)
7Set louver button (FIX)
Push this button to adjust the airflow direction.
(A receiving beep is heard.) While this button is kept
depressed, the receiving tone continuously sounds.
8Off timer button (OFF)
Push this button to set the OFF timer.
9On timer button (ON)
Push this button to set the ON timer.
10Reserve button (SET)
Push this button to reserve time settings.
(A receiving beep is heard.)
11Cancel button (CLR)
Push this button to cancel ON timer and OFF timer.
(A receiving beep is heard.)
12High power button (Hi POWER)
Push this button to start the high power operation.
13PRESET button
Push this button to change the operation mode to the
preferred operation mode memorized previously. To
memorize the operation mode, push this button for at
least 3 seconds during the preferred operation
mode. is displayed and the operation mode is
memorized.
14COMFORT SLEEP button
Push this button to start the OFF timer operation that
automatically adjusts the room temperature and the
fan speed.
You can select the OFF timer time from four
durations (1, 3, 5 or 9 hours).
15QUIET button
Push this button to start quiet operation.
Pushing this button again will restore normal
operation.
... The set temperature is increased up to 30 °C.
... The set temperature is dropped down to 17
°C. (A receiving beep is heard.)
SWING FAN
FIX
QUIET
Hi POWER
COMFORT
SLEEP
1
24
6
5
15
12
11
8
10
3
7
9
14
13
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Names and functions of
indications on wireless remote
controller
Display
All indications, except for clock time indication, are
indicated by pushing the START/STOP button.
• In the illustration, all indications are indicated for
explanation.
During operation, only the relevant indications will be
indicated on the remote controller.
1Transmission mark
This transmission mark ( ) indicates when the
remote controller transmits signals to the indoor unit.
2Mode display
Indicates the current operation mode.
(A : Auto changeover control, : Cool, : Dry,
: Heat, : Fan only)
3Temperature display
Indicates the temperature setting (17 °C to 30 °C).
When you set the operating mode to : Fan only,
no temperature setting is indicated.
4FAN speed display
Indicates the selected fan speed. AUTO or one of
five fan speed levels (LOW , LOW+,
MED , MED+, HIGH )
can be indicated.
Indicates when the operating mode is
: Dry.
5TIMER and clock time display
The time set for timer operation or clock time is
indicated.
The present time is always indicated except for
TIMER operation.
6Hi POWER display
Indicates when the high power operation starts.
Push the Hi POWER button to start and push it again
to stop the operation.
7(PRESET) display
Indicated when memorizing the preferred operation
mode or when it has been memorized.
Also, this icon is indicated when the memorized
preferred operation is displayed.
8(COMFORT SLEEP) display
Indicated during the OFF timer operation that
automatically adjusts the room temperature and the
fan speed. Each time you push the COMFORT
SLEEP button, the display changes in the sequence
of 1h, 3h, 5h, and 9h.
9(QUIET) display
Indicated during the quiet operation.
10Swing display
Indicated during the swinging operation where the
horizontal louver automatically moves up and down.
NOTE
When both wired remote controller or central controller
and wireless remote controller are used, display on the
screen of wireless remote controller may differ from the
actual operation in some cases.
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0
7
5
4
6
9
8
12
3
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Signal receiving unit
The signal receiving unit is attached to the indoor unit.
1Temporary operation button
(See page 15)
2Signal receiving part
The signal sent from the remote controller is
received.
3Display lamp
One of displays flashed while an error occurs. When
the display lamp flashes, refer to “Before asking for
repair work”.
4lamp (Green)
This lamp illuminates when unit is on.
5lamp (Green)
This lamp illuminates while the timer is reserved.
6lamp (Orange)
• In heating operation this lamp illuminates in the
following cases;
The operation has started.
The temp. controller has worked.
The unit is under defrost operation.
• This lamp flashes while a trouble occurs.
CAUTION
Disagreement in operation mode
• If “pi, pi” sound is heard, the display lamp goes on,
and the lamp and lamp flash alternately, the
operation is not performed with the desired mode.
• Even if you push START/STOP, MODE,
TEMPERATURE buttons when remote controller
operation is disabled by the central control or other
means, “pi” is heard 5 times and the button operation
is not accepted.
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1
3
4
5
6
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5Operating unit
Cooling / Heating / Fan / Dry
operation
Start
1START/STOP button ( )
Push this button to start the air conditioner.
2Mode select button (MODE)
Select Cool , Heat , or Fan only , Dry .
3Temperature button ( )
Set the desired temperature.
When the air conditioner is in FAN ONLY operation,
the temperature display is not indicated.
4Fan speed button (FAN)
Set a desired fan speed.
•The OPERATION lamp (green) on the display lamp
of the signal receiving unit goes on. And operation
starts after approximately 3 minutes.
(If you select FAN ONLY mode, the unit will start
immediately.)
•The : Fan only mode does not control temperature.
•appears as the fan speed for the Dry
operation, and the fan speed cannot be changed.
Stop
START/STOP button ( )
Push this button again to stop the air conditioner.
Automatic operation
(auto changeover)
Start
1START/STOP button ( )
Push this button to start the air conditioner.
2Mode select button (MODE)
Select A.
3Temperature button ( )
Set the desired temperature.
4Fan speed button (FAN)
Set a desired fan speed.
•The OPERATION lamp (green) on the display lamp
of the signal receiving unit lights.
The operating mode is selected in accordance with the
room temperature and operation starts after
approximately 3 minutes.
• If the “A” mode is uncomfortable, you can select the
desired conditions manually.
Stop
START/STOP button ( )
Push this button again to stop the air conditioner.
CAUTION
• The Automatic operation is not available for SMMS
series units other than Super Heat Recovery Multi
types. The receiving unit lamp blinks, and the alarm
sound is emitted. Change to another operation
mode.
• The alarm sound is also emitted on the Cooling only
models, and the Automatic operation is not
available.
SWING FAN
4
3
1
2
SWING FAN
4
3
1
2
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High power operation
The Hi POWER (high power operation) mode
automatically controls room temperature, airflow and
operation mode so that the room is quickly cooled in
summer and warmed in winter.
Setting Hi POWER mode
1Hi POWER button
Push the Hi POWER button after starting any
operation. At the same time, the “Hi POWER” mark
on the remote controller is indicated.
Cancelling Hi POWER mode
1Hi POWER button
Push the Hi POWER button once again.
At the same time, the “Hi POWER” mark on the
remote controller goes out.
CAUTION
• The Hi POWER mode cannot be activated in the
DRY and FAN ONLY operation and when the ON
TIMER operation is reserved.
• When Auto changeover control mode is selected,
the air conditioner does not automatically control the
room temperature.
Quiet operation
The QUIET mode provides quiet operating status by
automatically setting the fan speed to the lowest speed.
Setting QUIET mode
1QUIET button
Push the QUIET button after starting any operation.
At the same time, the mark is indicated.
Cancelling QUIET mode
1QUIET button
Push the QUIET button once again.
At the same time, the mark on the remote
controller disappears.
• When the QUIET mode is cancelled, the fan
speed changes to AUTO. You can change it to
your preferred speed.
CAUTION
The QUIET mode cannot be activated in the DRY
operation.
NOTE
Under certain conditions, the quiet operation may not
provide adequate cooling or heating due to the feature
of quietness.
SWING FAN
FIX
QUIET
Hi POWER
1
SWING FAN
FIX
QUIET
Hi POWER
1
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Preset operation
Set your preferred operation mode for future use.
The setting is memorized by the unit for future operation
(except airflow direction).
Select your preferred operation.
1Push the PRESET button for 3 seconds to
memorize the setting.
The mark is displayed.
When you push this button next time, the memorized
operation mode will be enabled.
Comfort sleep operation
COMFORT SLEEP mode is a OFF timer operation with
automatic temperature and fan speed adjustment.
1Push the COMFORT SLEEP button.
Select 1, 3, 5 or 9 hours for the OFF timer operation.
CAUTION
• The COMFORT SLEEP mode is not enabled in the
DRY or FAN ONLY operation.
• When Auto changeover control mode is selected,
the air conditioner does not automatically control the
room temperature.
1
SWING FAN
FIX
QUIET
Hi POWER
COMFORT
SLEEP
1
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6Operating unit with timer
ON timer and OFF timer
Setting TIMER
Set the timer during operation. The timer cannot be set if
the air conditioner is not running.
1ON/OFF TIMER button ( or )
Push the ON or OFF TIMER buttons as required.
• The previous timer setting is displayed and
flashes along with ON/OFF timer display.
Set the timer to the desired time.
Each push of the TIMER button changes the time in
ten minute steps.
Pushing the TIMER button continually changes the
time in one hour step.
2SET button
Push the SET button to set the timer.
The timer time is indicated and the timer starts.
Cancelling TIMER
3CLR button
Push the CLR button to cancel the timer setting.
CAUTION
• When you select the timer operation, the remote
controller automatically transmits the timer signal to
the indoor unit at the specified time. Therefore, keep
the remote controller in a location where it can
transmit the signal to the indoor unit properly.
Otherwise, the time lag of up to 15minutes will occur.
• If you do not push the SET button within 30
seconds after setting the time, the setting will be
cancelled.
Once you select the timer operation mode, the settings
are saved in the remote controller.
Thereafter, the air conditioner will start operating under
the same conditions when you simply push the START/
STOP button of the remote controller.
If the clock display is flashing, you cannot set the timer.
Follow the instructions in the section “Setting the clock”
and then set the timer.
Combined timer (Setting both ON and
OFF timers simultaneously)
OFF timer —> ON timer
(Operation —> Stop —> Operation)
This feature is useful when you want to stop the air
conditioner after you go to sleep, and start it again in the
morning when you wake up or you return home.
Example:
To stop the air conditioner and start it again next morning.
▼Setting combined TIMER
1. Push the OFF TIMER button to adjust the
OFF timer.
2. Push the ON TIMER button to adjust the
ON timer.
3. Push the SET button.
SWING FAN
FIX
QUIET
Hi POWER
COMFORT
SLEEP
2
1
3
ON
OFF
SET
SET
CLR
CLR
SET
Operation Operation again
Stop
OFF
ON
SET
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ON timer —> OFF timer
(Stop —> Operation —> Stop)
You can use this setting to start the air conditioner when
you wake up and stop it when you leave the house.
Example:
To start the air conditioner next morning and stop it.
▼Setting combined TIMER
1. Push the ON TIMER button to adjust the
ON timer.
2. Push the OFF TIMER button to adjust the
OFF timer.
3. Push the SET button.
• Either ON or OFF timer function which is closer to the
current time, is activated first.
• If the same time is set for both ON and OFF timers, no
timer operation is performed.
Also, the air conditioner may stop operating.
Every day combined timer (setting both
ON and OFF timer simultaneously and
activate every day.)
This feature is useful when you want to use combined
timer at the same time every day.
▼Setting combined TIMER
1. Push the ON TIMER button to adjust the
ON timer.
2. Push the OFF TIMER button to adjust the
OFF timer.
3. Push the SET button.
4. After step 3, an arrow mark ( or ) flashes
for about 3 seconds and during this flashing,
push the SET button.
During the every day timer is activating, both arrows ( ,
) are indicated.
Cancel the timer operation
Push the CLR button.
Clock display
During the TIMER operation (ON-OFF, OFF-ON, OFF
timer) clock display is disappeared so as to show the
setting time. To see the present time, push SET button
briefly and the present time is displayed about 3 seconds.
Operation
Stop
Stop
ON
OFF
SET
ON
OFF
SET
SET
CLR
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7Adjusting louver direction
• Never move the louver (air direction up / down adjusting plate) which is operated on the remote controller with hands
except a case of cleaning the louver.
• While the air conditioner is not working, the louver (air direction adjusting plate) is closed automatically.
• During the preparation for heating, the louver is directed upward and it starts swinging after the preparation for
heating is cancelled though the swing display on the remote controller shows swinging even during this period.
• The louver angle does not change immediately after the FIX button is pushed. Check the louver status, and push
FIX button after a while.
To set louver direction
1Set louver button (FIX)
Push FIX button during operation. Louver direction
changes each time you push the button.
Heating operation
Keep the louver pointed downward so that discharged hot
air reaches the floor.
Cooling/Dry operation
Keep the louver pointed upward. Otherwise, dew drop
may form around the discharge port and drop from the
unit.
To start swinging
1Auto louver button (SWING)
Push SWING button on the remote controller.
Louver swinging appears on the display and louver
direction automatically changes up and down.
To stop swinging
1Auto louver button (SWING)
Push SWING button once again while the louver is
swinging. The louver can be stopped at a desired
position.
CAUTION
• The louver angle does not change if the FIX button
is pushed during swing operation. Stop the swing
operation before changing the louver angle.
• Do not operate the air conditioner for long hours with
the airflow direction set downward during the cooling
or Dry operation.
Otherwise, condensation may occur on the surface
of the vertical airflow louver and cause dew dripping.
In this remote controller, the individual airflow
direction set of the louver described in the 4 Way
Cassette indoor unit Instruction Manual and the
swing operation cannot be changed. (Only wired
remote controller can change them.)
SWING FAN
FIX
QUIET
Hi POWER
1
SWING FAN
FIX
QUIET
Hi POWER
1
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8Mounting remote controller holder
• Direct the transmitter of the remote controller toward
the signal receiving unit.
When the signal is normally received, “Pi” sound is
heard once.
(“Pi, pi” sounds are heard only when the operation has
started.)
• The standard distance for signal reception is
approximately 8 m vertically against the signal
receiving unit.
The distance differs a little according to the capacity of
the battery or other factor.
• Be careful there is not something to block the signal
between the signal receiving unit and the remote
controller.
• Do not put the remote controller on the place exposed
to the direct sunlight or air from the air conditioner or
near the stove, etc.
• Do not drop, throw, or clean with water the remote
controller.
• The signal may not be accepted in a room where the
electronic instantaneous-ON type, inverter type
fluorescent light, or equipment emitting infrared rays
(Electronic whiteboard etc.) is set. For details, contact
the shop which you purchased the air conditioner.
To use the remote controller
setting to wall
Check a signal is received correctly by pushing the
START/STOP ( ) button at the position to be fixed.
Remote control holder
Flat head
wood
screw
Setting method of remote
controller
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Wireless remote controller
A-B selection
Using 2 wireless remote controllers for the respective air
conditioners, when the 2 air conditioners are closely
installed.
Wireless remote controller B setup
1Start/Stop button ( )
Push this button to start the air conditioner.
(Point the wireless remote controller at the indoor
unit.)
2CHECK button
Push and hold button on the wireless
remote controller by the tip of the pencil.
“00” will be shown on the display.
3Mode select button (MODE)
Push MODE button during pushing button.
“B” will be shown on the display and “00” will be
disappear and the air conditioner will turn OFF. The
wireless remote controller B is memorized.
NOTE
• Repeat above step to reset wireless remote
controller to be A.
• The wireless remote controllers do not display “A”.
• The factory default of the wireless remote controllers
is “A”.
• A-B selection can be set with signal receiving unit.
For the further details, refer to the installation
manual.
SWING FAN
FIX
QUIET
Hi POWER
COMFORT
SLEEP
1
3
2
CHECK
CHECK
“B” Display
“00” Display
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9Operating air conditioner without remote
controller
In the following cases, the air conditioner can be operated without the remote controller using the temporary
operation button on the signal receiving unit.
• The battery in the remote controller has expired.
• A trouble has occurred in the remote controller.
• The remote controller has been lost.
1Start
Push the temporary operation button for about 1 second (under 2 seconds), then release to operate the air
conditioner in the same setting as it was last operated by the wireless remote controller.
2Stop
Push the temporary operation button once more (for about 1 second).
REQUIREMENT
Do not hold down the temporary operation button for 3 seconds or more.
(Holding down the button will put the air conditioner into forced cooling operation or other mode used during
servicing or relocation.)
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10 Before asking for repair work
Check the following before asking for repair work.
LEDs on the signal receiving unit : OFF : Blinking (at intervals of 0.5 seconds)
LED color : Green : Green : Orange
Check those items. If any of those problems remains, stop the operation and turn off the power. Contact the dealer
whom you purchased the air conditioner from. Convey the air conditioner model name, wireless remote controller kit
model name, wireless remote controller model name, signal receiving unit model name and details of the error
(including LED flashing state). Do not repair any unit by yourself as it is dangerous.
Check again
Phenomenon Possible cause Measures
Operation does
not start even if
the switch is
turned on.
The air conditioner is not working or a power failure
has occurred.
Push START/STOP button on the
remote controller again.
The power switch is not turned on. Turn on the power switch if it is off.
The air conditioner is in the ON timer operation. Cancel the timer operation.
The batteries of the remote controller have been
exhausted.
Replace the batteries.
The LEDs on the signal receiving unit are not in
normal state or operation mode is not correct.
Change the operation mode.
Is not the state of the display lamp “Disagreement of (cool) and
(heat)” or “A (Automatic operation)”?
Change the operation mode.
Dual swing, cycle swing, individual louver position, or power-saving
cannot be set.
This type of remote controller cannot set
such functions.
Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the air conditioner.
Phenomenon Possible cause
The LEDs flash. Communication error between signal receiving unit and indoor unit or
address setup error when the wired remote controller is used
Communication error between indoor unit and outdoor unit
The protective device of the indoor unit is activated.
The protective device of the outdoor unit is activated.
Temperature sensor error
The compressor of the outdoor unit is protected.
The air conditioner is performing a test run.
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EH99966801
(EB18481603)