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Air conditioner User manual AR**DXFA**** • 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 Charging the remote control Remote Control Operation Initial Settings Selecting an operation mode To set the temperature To adjust the fan speed • To adjust the airflow direction Smart Features Power Smart Features WindFree Cooling function...
Safety Information WARNING: Read This Manual Read and follow all safety information and instructions before installation, use, or maintenance of this appliance. Incorrect installation, use, or maintenance of this appliance can result in death, serious injury, or property damage. Keep these instructions with this appliance.
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Notices and notes To make you aware of safety messages and highlighted information, we use the following notices and notes throughout this manual: WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
Safety Information Symbol Meaning Flammable gas Flammable materials Refrigerant Refrigerant safety group Safety Group Read operating manual Refer to the operating manual Read service manual Important safety precautions California Proposition 65 Warning (US) Cancer and Reproductive Harm - WARNING: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 1.
2. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. 3. The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company. Do not attempt to install the air conditioner yourself. •...
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Safety Information Fix the outdoor unit firmly so that the electric part of the outdoor unit is not exposed. • Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, explosion, or problems with the product. Do not install this appliance near a heater, or flammable material. Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily, or dusty location, in a location exposed to direct sunlight and water (or rain).
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When installing the outdoor unit, make sure to connect the drain hose so that draining is performed correctly. • The water generated during heating by the outdoor unit may overflow and result in property damage. In winter, if a block of ice falls, it may result in injury, death, or property damage.
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Safety Information FOR USING WARNING If the product has been immersed in water or shows any abnormal signs, please contact the Customer Service Center. Do NOT arbitrarily disassemble, repair, or modify it. If the appliance generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, cut off the power supply immediately and contact a qualified installer or HVAC service company.
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Do not touch the circuit breaker with wet hands. • This may result in electric shock. Do not turn the air conditioner off with the circuit breaker while it is operating. • Turning the air conditioner off and then on again with the circuit breaker may cause a spark and result in electric shock or fire.
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Safety Information If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance, cut off the power supply and contact a qualified installer or HVAC service company. • Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.
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Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. • This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury. Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
Safety Information FOR CLEANING WARNING Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it. Do not use benzene, thinner, or alcohol to clean the appliance. • This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock, or fire. CAUTION Take care when cleaning the surface of the heat exchanger of the outdoor unit since it has sharp edges.
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Then consult the authorized service personnel. 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.
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 16 English...
Display 01 Temperature indicator (numeric) / Filter reset indicator ( Auto Clean indicator ( Defrost indicator ( 02 AI Energy indicator 03 AI Auto indicator 04 Timer indicator / Good Sleep indicator 03 04 05 05 Wi-Fi indicator NOTE • When the Wi-Fi is turned on, the indicator blinks three times and then turns on.
Remote Control Overview Most operating instructions in this manual require using the remote control. 01 Display 02 Power button 03 Mode button 04 AI Auto button Cool 05 Dry button 06 WindFree button 07 MAX button 08 Options/Set/Auto Clean button •...
Remote Control Operation You can use the air conditioner easily by selecting a mode and then controlling the temperature, fan speed, and air direction. Initial Settings Before using the remote control for the first time, you should set the temperature unit to Celsius or Fahrenheit. ▶...
Remote Control Operation Selecting an operation mode ° To change the current mode between AI Auto, Cool, Dry, Fan, and Heat, press the (Mode) button. Cool You can use AI Auto mode after Wi-Fi is connected. NOTE You can use the Cool, Dry, and Heat modes in the following operation range.
To set the temperature ° To control the temperature in each mode, push the [Temp] button up or down: Cool Mode Temperature control AI Auto/Cool Adjust by 1 ℉ from 61 ℉ to 86 ℉ (16 ℃ to 30 ℃). Adjust by 1 ℉...
Remote Control Operation To adjust the fan speed ° Select from the following fan speeds in each mode: Cool Mode Available fan speeds No fan speed control. (Auto fan, default controller setting) AI Auto (Manual fan) Cool/Heat No fan speed control. To adjust the airflow direction Keep the airflow in a constant direction by stopping the movements of the vertical and horizontal airflow blades.
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. In Cool/Dry/Fan mode ▶ NOTE • To cancel this function, press the (WindFree) button again.
Power Smart Features AI Auto mode Use AI Auto mode to automatically operate any of the Cool, Dry, Heat, and WindFree Cooling modes depending on the learned user patterns gathered from an external server via the Wi-Fi module. The favorite temperature and operation mode are also set based on the current temperatures (indoor/outdoor) and the gathered user patterns.
If not connected to Wi-Fi • The air conditioner automatically switches to Cool, Dry, or Heat mode, depending on the temperature and humidity of the room. Optimum mode, appropriate for the current air quality of the room, operates automatically to quickly provide pleasant air. •...
Power Smart Features Cool mode ° Use Cool mode to stay cool in hot weather. ▶ ▶ Select Cool. NOTE • After selecting Cool mode, select the desired function, temperature, and fan speed. – To cool more quickly, select a lower temperature and a faster fan speed.
Dry mode ° Use Dry mode in rainy or humid weather to maximize moisture removal from the air. ▶ ▶ Select Dry. NOTE • The proper set temperature range for dehumidifying operation is 76 ℉ to 79 ℉ (24 ℃ to 26 ℃). If you feel that the current humidity seems high, use a lower set temperature.
Power Smart Features Heat mode ° Use Heat mode to stay warm. ▶ ▶ Select Heat. NOTE • While the air conditioner warms up, the fan may not operate for about 3 to 5 minutes at the beginning to prevent cold blasts. •...
Variety Smart Features MAX function Use the MAX function to quickly cool or heat your room. This function is the most powerful cooling and heating function provided by the air conditioner. You can select this function in Cool or Heat mode. In Cool or Heat mode ▶...
Variety Smart Features Eco function This function is not supported for Free Joint Multi multi-zone systems. Use the Eco function to reduce electricity consumption while staying cool or warm. You can select this function in Cool or Heat mode. In Cool or ▶...
Quiet function Use the Quiet function to reduce the unit’s operating noise. You can select this function in Cool or Heat mode. In Cool or ▶ ▶ ▶ Heat mode Select Quiet. ▶ NOTE • You can change the set temperature and the airflow direction, but you cannot change the fan speed.
Variety Smart Features Auto Clean function Use the Auto Clean function if the indoor unit produces odors. Activating Auto Clean To activate Auto Clean, press the (Options) button for at least 3 seconds. The indoor unit display shows: If the air conditioner is off, Auto Clean starts immediately. If the air conditioner is running, Auto Clean starts as soon as the air conditioner turns off.
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Canceling Auto Clean To cancel Auto Clean while it is running, follow the procedure below: ▶ Press and hold for 3 or more seconds. ▶ ▶ Select Auto Clean. ▶ NOTE • Canceling Auto Clean does not deactivate it. Deactivating Auto Clean To deactivate Auto Clean, follow the procedure below while the air conditioner is in operation: ▶...
Variety Smart Features Freeze Wash function This function is not supported by Free Joint Multi multi-zone systems. Freeze Use the Freeze Wash function to wash away airborne contaminants Wash or dust on the surface of the indoor heat exchanger by freezing and thawing operation.
Display lighting function Use the Display lighting function to turn on or off the lighting of the indoor unit display. In operation ▶ ▶ ▶ Select Settings. ▶ ▶ ▶ Select Lighting. ▶ NOTE • If you change the current mode or function when the Display lighting function is on, the display lighting turns on for 5 seconds and then turns off again.
Time scheduling 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 the air conditioner run economically. Turning Select Good ▶...
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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 after Cool 01:00 Additional selection ° Turn On after 01:00 English...
Time scheduling Good Sleep function Use the Good Sleep function to save energy while you are sleeping. You can select this function in Cool or Heat mode. Turning In Cool or ▶ ▶ ▶ Heat mode Select Good ▶ ▶ ▶...
Schedule Task How often By whom Instruction Run the Auto Clean "Auto Clean function" on As needed Owner function. page 32. Run the Freeze Wash "Freeze Wash function" on Once every two weeks Owner function. page 34. "Cleaning the filter" on Clean the filter.
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. WARNING Soft brush •...
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 the unit.
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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. 4 Hang the WindFree panel in the grooves at the bottom left and right.
Troubleshooting If the air conditioner is not operating normally, refer to the troubleshooting guide below. Problem Solution • Make sure the unit is receiving power. The air conditioner stops • Check the circuit breaker. If it is flipped off, flip it on again and restart the working.
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Troubleshooting Problem Solution • Press the (Power) button to turn off the unit or disconnect the power The indicator on the plug. indoor unit display • If the indicator light on the indoor unit display continues blinking, contact blinks continuously. your service provider.
3 Tap Sign In. com. 4 Sign in to your Samsung account. Step 2. Connecting your • If you have no Samsung account, create your Samsung account. smartphone to the Wi-Fi network 5 Consent to TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 1 Turn on the Wi-Fi access point.
3 Tap Add device on the home screen of the outdoors in France. SmartThings app. 4 Tap Samsung Air conditioner > Room air Specifications conditioner. 5 Press the button on the remote control for at least 4 seconds.
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