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. • Consult contact center for cleaning the interior of the air conditioner.
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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 OPERATING BASIC FUNCTION USING ADVANCED FUNCTIONS CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE AIR CONDITIONER This product has been determined to be in compliance with the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EEC) of the European Union. (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g.
Congratulations on the purchase of a Samsung air conditioner. We hope you will 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.
REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL Grab the grooved side of the front panel tightly and pull the bottom side of the panel upwards to remove the front panel. Power button and Room temperature sensor You may locate the Power panel is open, you can check the room temperature sensor. You can turn on the air conditioner without the remote control by pressing the Power The room temperature sensor measures indoor room temperature.
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 Power Turn on/off the air conditioner. Mode Set one of the 5 operating modes (see pages 14~18 for instructions).
Remote control display On Timer indicator indicator Off Timer indicator Fan speed indicator Auto (Turbo) Silence Medium High Energy Saver indicator Turbo indicator indicator Using the remote control • Point the remote control towards the remote control receiver of the indoor unit (see page 10 to find the location of remote control receiver).
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. Set the operating mode.
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 SELECTING OPERATION MODE Heat The air conditioner heats as well as cools. Warm your room with this versatile appliance in the cold of winter. 1. Turn on the air conditioner. Press the Power button on the remote control. 2. Set the operating mode.
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 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 or heat 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. Set the operating mode.
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.
using advanced functions SETTING TIMER Off Timer This function allows you to turn off the air conditioner automatically within the time range of 24 hours. Off timer is available while your air conditioner is on. 1. Press the Off Timer button on the remote control. Off timer indicator blinks on the remote control display.
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.
using advanced functions SETTING TIMER mode mode allows you to set a comfortable sleep temperature while saving energy and having sound sleep. 1. Set the operating mode. Press the Mode button on the remote control until Cool or Heat appears on the remote control display. is only available in Cool or Heat mode.
Temperature changes in To prevent excessive cooling/heating during sleep, the 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 and then the air conditioner will automatically turn off when the set time has elapsed. Three stage prevents you from having difficulty sleeping in summer/winter night.
USING THE ENERGY SAVING 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 Energy saving control while the air conditioner is operating in Cool mode.
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.
using advanced functions USING THE SILENCE FUNCTION This function will help you operate your air conditioner quietly while operating in Cool/Heat mode. 1. Press the Silence button on the remote control while the air conditioner is operating in Cool/ Heat mode. Silence indicator appears on the remote control display.
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 Air filter This air filter captures large particles in the air. The filter can be cleaned with a vacuum or by hand.
cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner CLEANING THE FILTER DNA filter Using the structure of DNA, the DNA filter is a new technology that screens selectively only toxic agents. This enables a smarter air management. 1. Remove the front panel. Grab the grooved side of the front panel tightly and pull the bottom side of the panel upwards to...
REPLACING THE FILTER Replacement filters 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 The deodorizing filter efficiently absorbs cigarette smoke, pet odors and other unpleasant smells. Cleaning is simple, just remove the old filter and install a new one.
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 Against cold air De-ice cycle Anti-protection of internal battery Protect compressor If the heat pump is operating in Heat mode, De-ice cycle is actuated to remove frost from an outdoor unit that may have deposited at low temperatures.
appendix TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the following chart if the air conditioner operates abnormally. This may save time and unnecessary expenses. PROBLEM SOLUTION The air conditioner does • Because of the protective mechanism, the appliance does not start operating immediately to keep the unit from overloading. not operate immediately The air conditioner will start in 3 minutes.
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 COOLING 16˚C to 32˚C 27˚C or less HEATING 18˚C to 32˚C DRYING The standardized temperature for heating is 7˚C.
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