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 SETTING UP YOUR AIR CONDITIONER BEFORE USE VIEWING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER USING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER 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.
setting up your air conditioner before use Congratulations on the purchase of the 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. GETTING READY TO SET UP THE AIR CONDITIONER First select a location to set up the air conditioner.
viewing your air conditioner Now that you have your new air conditioner set up, you are ready to enjoy the full features and functions of the appliance. Be sure to know about each part of your new air conditioner before use. CHECKING THE PART Main parts display...
using your air conditioner TIPS ON USING AIR CONDITIONER Here are some tips that you would follow when using your air conditioner. TOPIC RECOMMENDATION • If current outside temperatures are much higher than the selected indoor Cooling • Avoid drastically turning down the temperature. Energy is wasted and the •...
ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION Air flow can be directed to your desired position. Horizontal air flow You may set up your air conditioner under the ceiling or on the floor depending on your installation environment. 1. Move the each set of inner air flow blades left or right to keep the air flow direction in a constant position you prefer.
cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner For the best performance from your air conditioner, clean it periodically. When cleaning, make sure to unplug from the unit for user’s safety. CLEANING THE EXTERIOR When cleaning the exterior, make sure to unplug the power from the unit. No special tools are needed to clean it.
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3. Pull out the Air filter. Slightly press the air filter and then pull the air filter out. 4. Clean the Air filter with a vacuum cleaner or soft brush. If dust is too heavy, then rinse it with running water and dry it in a ventilated area. 5.
cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner 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.
Internal protections via the unit control system This internal protection operates if an internal fault occurs in the air conditioner. Type The internal fan will be off to against cold air when the heat pump is Against cold air heating. The internal fan will be off to against cold air when the heat pump is De-ice cycle heating.
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 not • Because of the protective mechanism, the appliance does not start operating operate immediately after it has been restarted.
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 18˚C to 32˚C HEATING 27˚C or less DRYING 18˚C to 32˚C The standardized temperature for heating is 7˚C.
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