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Air conditioner User manual AC***DNADCG • Thank you for purchasing this Samsung air conditioner. • Before operating this unit, please read this manual carefully and retain it for future reference.
Contents Safety Information Safety Information At a Glance Indoor Unit Overview Display Remote Control Overview Remote Control Operation Initial Settings - Model Selection / Temp. Unit Setting Heating Range Operation modes • Controlling temperature • Controlling fan speed Controlling air flow direction Smart Features Power Smart Features WindFree Cooling function...
Safety Information California Proposition 65 Warning (US) WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Before using your new air conditioner, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to operate the extensive features and functions of your new appliance safely and efficiently. Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your air conditioner may differ slightly from those described in this manual.
Follow directions. Do NOT attempt. Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock. Cut off the power supply. Do NOT disassemble. Symbol Meaning Flammable gas Flammable materials Refrigerant Refrigerant safety group Safety Group Read operating manual Refer to operating manual Read service manual English...
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Safety Information FOR INSTALLATION WARNING Use the power line with the power specifications of the product or higher and use the power line for this appliance only. In addition, do not use an extension line. • Extending the power line may result in electric shock or fire. •...
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This appliance must be properly grounded. Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line. • Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or other problems with the product. CAUTION Install your appliance on a level and hard floor that can support its weight.
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Safety Information Do not pull or excessively bend the power line. Do not twist or tie the power line. Do not hook the power line over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power line, insert the power line between objects, or push the power line into the space behind the appliance.
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To reinstall the air conditioner, please contact your nearest service center. • Failing to do so may result in problems with the product, water leakage, electric shock, or fire. • A delivery service for the product is not provided. If you reinstall the product in another location, additional construction expenses and an installation fee will be charged.
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• Since this may be dangerous due to a lack of oxygen, open a window at least once an hour. Do not use means to accelerate the defrost operation or to clean, other than those recommended by Samsung. Do not pierce or burn. Be aware that refrigerants may not contain an odor.
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CAUTION Do not place objects or devices under the indoor unit. • Water dripping from the indoor unit may result in fire or property damage. Check that the installation frame of the outdoor unit is not broken at least once a year. •...
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Safety Information Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance. • As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock, fire or problems with the product. Do not drink the water from the air conditioner. •...
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FOR CLEANING WARNING Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it. Do not use benzene, thinner, alcohol or acetone to clean the appliance. • This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock or fire. Before cleaning or performing maintenance, cut off the power supply and wait until the fan stops.
At a Glance Indoor Unit Overview The appearance of the actual product may differ slightly from the image below. 01 Air intake 05 Airflow blade (left and right) 02 Air filter 06 Power button/Remote control receiver 03 WindFree panel 07 Room temperature sensor 04 Airflow blade (up and down) 08 Display Display...
Remote Control Overview 01 Display 02 Power button 03 Mode button 04 AI Comfort button 05 Filter reset button • Press and hold the button for 3 seconds resets the filter cleaning reminder. 06 WindFree button 07 Turbo button 08 Options/Set/Auto Clean button •...
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Remote Control Overview NOTE • For a model that does not support heating, Heat is displayed on the remote control and a beep sounds when the corresponding button is pressed, but heating does not work on the air conditioner. • If you turn off the remote control and then turn it on, the settings of Timed on/off and other options that you set previously are cancelled.
At a Glance Remote Control Operat Initial Settings - Model Selection / Temp. Unit Before using the product, make sure to specify the air conditioner model (using the Model Selection menu) and the temperature unit (using the Temp. Unit menu). Select ▶...
Remote Control Overview NOTE • Set Model Selection and Temp. Unit, using the provided instructions. • The remote control works properly when Model Selection and Temp. Unit are set correctly. • If the remote control battery discharges, this function is canceled. in this case, run this function again.
Remote Control Operation Operation modes You can change the current mode between Auto, Cool, Dry, Fan, and Heat by pressing the button. Controlling temperature To control the temperature in each mode, push the [Temp] button up or down: Mode Temperature control Auto/Cool/Dry Adjust by 0.5℃...
Remote control Operation Controlling air flow direction You can change the air flow direction by pressing the Temp and Fan buttons. Vertical • 'Standard’ was selected from Model Selection during initial settings ▶ Press button ▶ Select Vertical or Fix. operation Select Horizontal ▶...
Smart Features Power Smart Features WindFree Cooling function Use the WindFree Cooling function to enjoy a mild breeze coming through fine holes in the WindFree panel instead of air coming directly through the airflow blades. Cool In Cool, Dry, or Fan mode ▶...
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Smart Features Power smart features Change of the air flow blade by temperature and humidity High Indoor Breeze is blown Breeze is blown Breeze comes temperature via the micro via the micro from the air flow and humidity holes on the air holes on the air blade depending flow blades...
Smart Features Power Smart Features AI Comfort mode Use the AI Comfort mode to learn users’ air-conditioner use patterns, and automatically adjusts the temperature level and Comfort switches between Cool, Dry, Purify or WindFree modes. ▶ NOTE • AI Comfort mode is available only on indoor units that support this mode.
Smart Features Power Smart Features Auto mode Use the Auto mode when you want the air conditioner to automatically control the mode (Heat or Cool). The air conditioner will provide the Auto most comfortable atmosphere that it can. Select ▶ ▶...
Smart Features Smart Features Cool mode Use the Cool mode to stay cool in hot weather. Select Cool ▶ ▶ Cool. NOTE • The proper set temperature range for the Cool mode is 75 ℉ to 79 ℉ (24 to 26 ℃). •...
Power Smart Features Fan mode Use Fan mode to run the air conditioner like a floor fan, providing a breeze without heating or cooling. Select ▶ ▶ Fan. NOTE • If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time, run it in Fan mode for 3 to 4 hours to dry the internal components.
Smart Features Variety Smart Features Turbo function Turbo Use the Turbo functionto provide intensive cooling or heating to sharply decrease or increase indoor temperature within 30 minutes. Cool In Cool or ▶ Heat mode NOTE • After 30-minute operation, the air conditioner automatically switches to standard the Cool or Heat mode.
Variety Smart Features Auto Clean function Use the Auto Clean function to remove moisture from the inside of the air conditioner for preventing propagation of fungi, bacteria, etc. Press and hold for 3 or more seconds. Select ▶ ▶ ▶ Auto Clean.
Quiet function Use the Quiet function to reduce operating noise. You can select this function both in the Cool and Heat modes. In Cool or Select ▶ ▶ ▶ Heat mode Quiet. ▶ NOTE • This function can be turned on when 'Standard’ was selected from Model Selection during Initial Settings.
Variety Smart Features Beep sound function Use the Beep sound function to turn on or off the beep sound that plays when you press a button on the remote control. Select ▶ ▶ ▶ Settings. Select ▶ ▶ ▶ Beep. Display lighting function Use the Display lighting function to turn on or off the air purity lighting of the indoor unit display.
Clearing the filter-cleaning reminder Use the Filter Reset function to reset the filter cleaning reminder after Filter cleaning or replacing the filter. Reset Press and hold for 3 or more seconds. Select ▶ ▶ ▶ Settings. Select ▶ ▶ ▶ Filter Reset.
Variety Smart Features AI Diagnostics function Use the AI Diagnostics function to determine the state of the air conditioner. Diagnostics Select ▶ ▶ ▶ Settings. Select ▶ ▶ ▶ AI Diagnostics. NOTE • This function can be turned on when ‘Standard’ was selected from Model Selection during Initial Settings.
Timed on/Timed off function Use the Timed on/off function to turn the air conditioner on or off after a duration. Scheduling durations before the air conditioner turns on or off helps use the air conditioner economically. Select To set a ▶...
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Variety Smart Features NOTE • You can set the duration to from 30 minutes to 24 hours. • After starting the Timed on function, you can change the mode and the set temperature. When you apply the Timed on/off function to the Fan mode, you cannot change the set temperature.
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Timed on/ Timed off function If you set the Timed on function, you can change the mode or temperature while the remote control is off. Basic selection Turn On Cool 01:00 Additional selection Turn On 01:00 English...
Variety Smart Features Good Sleep function Use the Good Sleep function to save energy while you are sleeping. You can select this function in Cool mode. To set a In Cool mode ▶ ▶ ▶ timer Select Timer/Good ▶ ▶ ▶...
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Smart Features NOTE • Fan speed and air flow directions are automatically adjusted. • You can adjust the set temperature by 1 ℉ (0.5 °C) between 65 ℉(18 °C) and 30 °C (86 ℉). • The recommended set temperature in Good Sleep function is 77 ℉ to 81 ℉...
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Cleaning the outside of the indoor unit 1 Turn off the air conditioner and wait until the fan stops. 2 Disconnect the power supply. 3 Use a soft brush or tepid damp cloth to clean the exterior.
Cleaning Cleaning the filter Clean the air filter every two weeks or when the (filter-cleaning reminder) appears on the indoor unit display. The time between cleanings may vary, depending on the usage and environmental conditions. Vacuum cleaner Soft brush 30 minutes Mild detergent 1 Slide the filter off of the unit.
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Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Cleaning the WindFree panel Clean the WindFree panel at least once a month. 1 Pull the airflow blade open. 2 Hold and pull both sides of the WindFree panel until it comes free from the air conditioner. 3 Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to remove any dust.
(with at least 2 GB RAM) and iOS 12.0 or later. The “Settings > Wi-Fi” on your Smartphone app is optimized for iPhone 6s or later and Samsung • If “Switch to mobile data” or “Adaptive Wi-Fi” is smartphones (Galaxy S and Note series).
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Select NOTE 4) You can add a product you want to connect to • If you already have a Samsung account, log in by selecting it manually or by selecting “Scan to the account. If you have a smartphone that nearby”.
AES is recommended. New Wi-Fi authentication specifications and Wi-Fi non-standard authentication methods are not supported. • The product supports the IEEE802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) communication protocol. (Samsung recommends IEEE802.11n.) • If your Internet service provider has permanently registered the MAC address (a unique...
Maintaining the Air Conditioner If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time, dry the air conditioner to maintain in best conditions. 1 Dry the air conditioner thoroughly by operating in Fan mode for 3 to 4 hours and disconnect the power plug.
Troubleshooting If the air conditioner operates abnormally, refer to the following chart to save time and unnecessary expenses. Appendix Problem Solution • Check the power status, then operate the air conditioner again. • Switch on the circuit breaker, plug in the power cord, then operate the air conditioner again.
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Troubleshooting Problem Solution • When the Auto, Dry, or Fast mode is running or the good'sleep I cannot change the air flow function is running in the Cool mode, the air conditioner controls direction. the fan speed automatically and you cannot change the fan speed. •...
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0-1%. the process. • If you are using a Samsung smartphone, the server may not be A failure message connected temporarily. Restart the SmartThings app and then appears when the try adding the device again.
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. Indoor unit / Outdoor unit : AC***DNADCG / AC***DXSCCG OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE MODE INDOOR HUMIDITY INDOOR OUTDOOR Cool 64 ℉...
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