features of your new air conditioner • Cool Summer Offer On those hot sweltering summer days and long restless nights, there is no better escape from the heat than the cool comforts of home. Your new air conditioner brings an end to exhausting hot summer days and lets you rest.
Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your air conditioner may differ slightly from those described in this manual. If you have any questions, call your nearest contact center or find help and information online at www.samsung.com. Important safety symbols and precautions: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
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safety information SEVERE WARNING SIGNS WARNING Do not place the air conditioner near hazardous substances or equipment that releases free flames to avoid fire, explosions or injuries. • Potential risk of fire hazard or explosion. Do not install the outdoor unit at an unstable place or elevated surface where there is potential risk of falling.
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Make sure that children take precautions against access to the air conditioner and they do not play with the unit. Do not clean the interior of air conditioner on your own. • You may damage the parts which can cause electric shock or fire. •...
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safety information SEVERE WARNING SIGNS (CONT’D) WARNING Use a receptacle that has a ground terminal. The receptacle must be used exclusively for the air conditioner. • Improper electrical grounding may cause electric shock or fire. Be sure to ground the unit. Do not connect the ground wire to gas or water pipes, lighting rods, or telephone grounding lines.
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Do not touch the pipe connected to the air conditioner. Install the indoor unit away from lighting apparatus using the ballast. • If you use the wireless remote control, reception error may occur due to the ballast of the lighting apparatus. Install the outdoor unit where operating noise and vibration will not disturb your neighbor and in a well-ventilated area with no obstacle.
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safety information CAUTION SIGNS (CONT’D) CAUTION Inspect the condition, electric connections, pipes and external case of the air conditioner regularly by a qualified service technician. Do not open doors and windows in the room being cooled during operation unless necessary. Do not block the air conditioner vents.
contents VIEWING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER 10 Checking the indoor unit and display Main parts Display 11 Opening the front panel Power button, Room temperature sensor Checking the outdoor unit 12 Checking the remote control Remote control display Using the remote control Inserting the batteries OPERATING BASIC FUNCTION 14 Turning the air conditioner on and off...
viewing your air conditioner Congratulations on the purchase of the air conditioner. We hope you enjoy the features of your air conditioner and stay cool or warm with optimal efficiency. Please read the user manual to get started and to make the best use of the air conditioner. CHECKING THE INDOOR UNIT AND DISPLAY Carefully unpack your air conditioner and check the indoor unit to make sure it is not damaged.
The room temperature sensor measures indoor room temperature. Make sure room temperature and does not get damaged. CAUTION Room temperature sensor Power button CHECKING THE OUTDOOR UNIT AS09E Series AS12E Series Air Inlet (Rear) Air Inlet (Rear) Connection Valve Connection Valve Air Outlet Air Outlet...
viewing your air conditioner CHECKING THE REMOTE CONTROL You can activate the air conditioner by pointing the remote control away from it. When using the remote control, always point it directly at the air conditioner. Remote control display Turbo Power Operate in auto fan speed to Turn on/off the air conditioner.
Remote control display Operation mode indicator On Timer indicator indicator Set temperature/ Off Timer indicator time indicator Fan speed indicator Air swing indicator Auto (Turbo) Low battery indicator Medium High Transmit indicator Smart Saver indicator Turbo indicator Using the remote control •...
operating basic function TURNING THE AIR CONDITIONER ON AND OFF Press the Power button on the remote control. You will hear a ringing sound and the air flow blade will move up and down automatically when the air conditioner is properly on. The air conditioner will operate in the most recent operation mode used or Auto mode.
Cool In Cool mode, the air conditioner will cool your room. You can adjust the temperature and the fan speed to feel cooler in hot season. 1. Turn on the air conditioner. Press the Power button on the remote control. 2.
operating basic function SELECTING OPERATION MODE The air conditioner in Dry mode acts like a dehumidifier by removing moisture from the indoor air. Dry mode makes the air feel refreshing in a humid climate. 1. Turn on the air conditioner. Press the Power button on the remote control.
Fan mode can be selected to ventilate your room. Fan mode will be helpful to refresh the stale air in your room. 1. Turn on the air conditioner. Press the Power button on the remote control. 2. Set the operating mode. Press the Mode button on the remote control until Fan mode indicator appears on the remote control display.
operating basic function ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION Air flow can be directed to your desired position. Vertical air flow Air flow blades move up and down. 1. Press the Air swing button on the remote control. Air swing indicator will be on and air flow blades move up and down continuously to circulate the air.
using advanced functions USING THE TURBO FUNCTION Turbo function will be helpful to cool your room quickly and effectively by operating at the maximum fan speed for 30 minutes. 1. Turn on the air conditioner. Press the Power button on the remote control. 2.
using advanced functions SETTING TIMER This advanced Timer function allows you to turn on/off your air conditioner automatically even when you are away. Simply set the time and your air conditioner will turn on/off automatically. On Timer This function allows you to turn on the air conditioner automatically within the time range of 24 hours.
To deactivate the On Timer 1. Press the Set/Cancel button on the remote control while On Timer is on. On timer you set will be canceled and On timer indicator will disappear. Off Timer This function allows you to turn off the air conditioner automatically within the time range of 24 hours.
using advanced functions SETTING TIMER Combining On Timer and Off Timer You can combine the On timer and Off timer together for more convenient use of the timer function. 1. Set the On timer. Press the On Timer button. Set the time with Time or button. Press Set/Cancel button to activate the On timer.
mode mode allows you to set a comfortable sleep temperature while saving energy and having sound sleep. mode can be set up when the air conditioner is on. 1. Set the operating mode. Press the Mode button on the remote control until Cool or Heat appears on the remote control display.
using advanced functions SETTING TIMER Temperature changes in mode To prevent excessive cooling/heating during sleep, the mode automatically modifies the temperature setting in accordance with the time setting. Temperature and air current change according to the three stages; Fall asleep, Sound sleep, and Wake up from mode, and then the air conditioner will automatically turn off when the set time has elapsed.
USING THE SMART SAVER FUNCTION This function will set the temperature range limit to help you save energy while the air conditioner is operating in Cool mode. 1. Press the Smart Saver button on the remote control while the air conditioner is operating in Cool mode. Smart Saver indicator and air swing indicator appears automatically on the remote control display.
using advanced functions USING THE EVAPORATOR CLEAN FUNCTION Evaporator clean function will prevent from growing mold by eliminating the moisture inside of the indoor unit. Your indoor unit evaporates the moisture inside of the unit. Activate this function to provide you with more clean and healthier air.
cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner Make sure the power is turned off and unplugged from the wall socket when cleaning the air conditioner. CAUTION If system contains 3 kg or more of fluorinated greenhouse gases. In this case, it has to be checked for leakage at least once every 12 months, according to regulation n°842/2006.
cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner CLEANING THE FILTER When cleaning the filter, make sure to unplug the power from the unit. No special tools are needed to clean it. Air filter Washable foam based air filter captures large particles from the air. The filter is cleaned with a vacuum or by hand washing.
Bio filter Washable foam based Bio filter leads to reduction in allergens that thrive in polluted air. The filter is cleaned with a vacuum or by hand washing. 1. Open the front panel. Tightly grab front side of the front panel and lift up the panel to open. Then slightly push the panel up until the panel is hanged over the hooks of the unit.
cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner REPLACING THE FILTER Replacement filter may be purchased from the retail store or ordered from the dealer where you purchased the unit. If you cannot find one, please call a contact center. Deodorizing filter Deodorizing filter absorbs efficiently cigarette smoke, pet odors and other unpleasant smells.
MAINTAINING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time, dry the air conditioner to maintain it in best condition. 1. Dry the air conditioner thoroughly by operating in Fan mode for 3 to 4 hours and disconnect the power plug.
cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner MAINTAINING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Internal protections via the unit control system This internal protection operates if an internal fault occurs in the air conditioner. Type Description The air conditioner does not start operating immediately to protect the Protect compressor compressor of the outdoor unit after it has been started.
appendix TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the following chart if the air conditioner operates abnormally. This may save time and unnecessary expenses. PROBLEM SOLUTION • Because of the protective mechanism, the appliance does not start The air conditioner does not operate immediately operating immediately to keep the unit from overloading.
appendix OPERATION RANGES The table below indicates the temperature and humidity ranges the air conditioner can be operated within. Refer to the table for efficient use. OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE MODE INDOOR HUMIDITY IF OUT OF CONDITIONS INDOOR OUTDOOR Condensation may occur on the indoor unit with risk to have COOLING 16˚C to 32˚C...
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