Samsung AW15ECB8XAA Air Conditioner

User Manual - Transcript

• Page 1 - English - : Air Conditioner user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at wwwsamsungcomglobalregister AW08ECB Series AW10ECB Series AW12ECB Series AW15ECB Series AW18ECB Series AW25ECB Series
• Page 2 - English - : 02 features For easy future reference write the model and serial number down You will find your model number on the bottom side of the air conditioner Model Serial features of your new air conditioner A Cooler Summer 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 This summer beat the heat with your own air conditioner Easy Maintenance Cleaning and maintenance are no longer a chore Simply remove the air filter inside the air conditioner rinse and dry for clean fresh air Breathe a sigh of relief at knowing how easy it is to keep the air clean A Look for Everywhere The elegant and harmonious design gives priority to the esthetics of your space and complements any of your existing interior decor With its softwhite color and roundededge shape the new air conditioner adds class to any room Enjoy what your air conditioner offers both functionally and esthetically Advanced Timer Function Imagine your home filled with cool or warm air from long day of work or school You can set the timer to automatically turn on and off the air conditioner even when you are not home
• Page 3 - English - : safety information 03 safety information To prevent electric shock disconnect the power before servicing cleaning and installing the unit SAFETY INFORMATION Before using your new air conditioner please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to safely and efficiently operate the extensive features and functions of your new appliance 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 questions call Samsungs contact center at 1800SAMSUNG or find help and information online at wwwsamsungcom What the icons and signs in this user manual mean WARNING Risk of death or serious personal injury CAUTION Potential risk of personal injury or material damage CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire explosion electric shock or personal injury when using your air conditioner follow these basic safety instructions Do NOT attempt Do NOT disassemble Do NOT touch Follow directions carefully Unplug the power plug from the wall socket Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock Call the contact center for help Recommended instructions or useful information These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others Please follow them carefully After reading this section keep it in a safe place for future reference SEVERE WARNING SIGNS Do not cut the power plug and connect to a different power cable Never attempt to lengthen the power cable Potential risk of fire or electric shock Do not yank the power cable and touch the power plug with wet hands Potential risk of fire or electric shock Never use a damaged power plug power cable or loosened power receptacle Potential risk of fire or electric shock
• Page 4 - English - : 04 safety information safety information Do not place the air conditioner near hazardous substances or equipment that releases free flames to avoid fires explosions or injuries Do not spray flammable gases such as insecticide near the air conditioner Potential electric shock fire or unit malfunction Do not block or place items in front of the air conditioner Do not step hang onto or place heavy items on the air conditioner Potential risk of personal injury Do not insert anything such as fingers or branches into the air conditioner vents Keep children away from the air conditioner Potential risk of personal injury Potential risk of unit malfunction water leakage electric shock or fire Install the air conditioner with the support bracket securely fastened to use for an extended period of time If the air conditioner falls it may cause personal injury or loss of property Ensure the air conditioner is installed in compliance with current national safety standards Use a rated circuit breaker only Never use steel wires or copper wires as a circuit breaker It may cause fire or unit malfunction Use an exclusive power source for the air conditioner Potential risk of electric shock or fire Do not put undue stress on the power cable or place heavy objects on it Do not bend the power cable excessively Potential risk of fire or electric shock If the air conditioner becomes wet turn off immediately and call Samsungs contact center at 1800SAMSUNG Potential risk of fire or electric shock Disconnect the air conditioner from power supply before it is repaired or disassembled 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
• Page 5 - English - : safety information 05 CAUTION SIGNS Ensure no water gets into the air conditioner Potential risk of fire or electric shock Do not install the air conditioner close to heating appliances to avoid damage Turn off the air conditioner using the provided remote control or control accessory if provided Do not unplug to turn the unit off unless there is an immediate danger Do not open the front grille during operation Potential risk of electric shock or unit malfunction Cool air should not flow directly towards people pets and plants It is harmful to your health pets and plants Do not run the air conditioner for an extended period of time in an unattended room with the door closed where babieselderly or disabled people are located Open the door or windows to ventilate your room at least once an hour to prevent oxygen shortage Do not use the air conditioner as a cooling precision instrument for food pets plants cosmetics or machinery Potential risk of property loss Do not drink water from the air conditioner Potential risk of health hazard Do not give excessive shock to the air conditioner Potential risk of fire or unit malfunction Do not expose the dust filter to direct sunlight while drying Strong direct sunlight may deform the dust filter Do not spray water directly on the air conditioner or use benzene thinner or alcohol to clean the surface of the unit Potential risk of electric shock or fire Potential risk of damage to the air conditioner Do not place containers with liquid or other objects on the unit Do not throw the remote control It may break and plastic piece can be dangerous You may get a cut or greater injury The air conditioner is composed of moving parts Keep children away from the unit to avoid physical injury Make sure the voltage and frequency of the electric system are compatible with the air conditioner Insert the dust filter before operating the air conditioner If there is no dust filter inside the air conditioner accumulated dust may shorten the life of the air conditioner and cause electricity waste Keep indoor temperatures stable and not extremely cold especially where there are children elderly or disabled people Clean the air conditioner after the inner fan stops operating Potential risk of injury or electric shock Clean the dust filter every 2 weeks Clean the filter more frequently if the air conditioner is operated in dusty areas
• Page 6 - English - : 06 safety information safety information Have a qualified service technician inspect the conditionelectric connectionspipes and external case of the air conditioner regularly Do not open doors and windows in the room being cooled during operation unless necessary Do not block the air conditioner vents If objects block the air flow it may cause unit malfunction or poor performance The packaging material and used batteries of the remote control optional must be disposed of in accordance with the national standards The refrigerant used in the air conditioner must be treated as chemical waste Dispose the refrigerant following national standards Have a qualified service technician install the air conditioner and perform a trial operation Ensure the offon and protection switches are properly installed Do not use the air conditioner if damaged If problems occur immediately stop operation and disconnect the plug from the power supply If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time for example over several months unplug the power from the wall Call Samsungs contact center at 1800SAMSUNG if repairs are needed Potential risk of fire or electric shock if disassembly or repairs are attempted by a nonqualified service technician If you smell burning plastic hear strange sounds or see smoke coming from the unit unplug the air conditioner immediately and call Samsungs contact center Potential risk of fire or electric shock
• Page 7 - English - : contents 07 contents SETTING UP YOUR AIR CONDITIONER BEFORE USE 08 Checking the parts and the control panel 08 Main parts 08 Ventilation lever 09 Control panel 10 Digital display 11 Remote control 11 Installing the batteries OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER 12 Selecting operation mode 12 Cooling 13 Dry 14 Air circulation 15 Adjusting air flow direction 15 Horizontal air flow 15 Vertical air flow 16 Advanced functions 16 On timer 17 Off timer 18 Good Sleep mode 19 Energy Saving mode CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER 20 Cleaning the exterior 20 Cleaning the air filter 20 Maintaining the air conditioner APPENDIX 21 Troubleshooting 21 Operation ranges
• Page 8 - English - : 08 setting up setting up your air conditioner before use Congratulations on the purchase of your new air conditioner We hope you enjoy the features of your air conditioner and stay cool with optimal efficiency Please read the user manual to get started and to obtain the best performance from the air conditioner CHECKING THE PARTS AND THE CONTROL PANEL Carefully unpack your air conditioner and check the unit to make sure it is not damaged Main parts Your air conditioner may slightly differ from illustration shown above depending on your model Power plug may be different from the illustration shown above depending on your region When you connect the power plug into the receptacle a beep will sound Ventilation lever The ventilation lever is designed to help you get fresh air from outdoors It can also help prevent strong outdoor odors from entering the room through the air conditioner The lever is located on the lower right side of the air flow blades Sliding the ventilation lever to the right lets outdoor air enter the room and sliding the lever to the left recirculates existing air within the room Depending on your model the ventilation lever appearance and location may slightly differ Air Outlet Air Filter Inside Air inlet Outside Ventilation Lever Air Inlet Outside Inner Air Flow Blades rightleft orientation Front Grille Power Plug The type of power plug may differdepending on the local power supply
• Page 9 - English - : setting up 09 Control panel MODE BUTTON Sets the operation mode to Cool Fan or Dry Cool Gets cool air from the air conditioner Fan Air circulation with no cooling Dry Removes humidity from the room without changing the temperature ESAVER BUTTON Sets ESaver mode to save energy when the air conditioner is running Press this button to activedeactive the ESaver mode when the unit runs in Cool or Fan mode GOOD SLEEP BUTTON In Good Sleep mode the air conditioner will run for 8 hours at the temperature you set before turning off Press this button to activatedeactivate the Good Sleep mode when the air conditioner is on TIMER BUTTON Sets the timer to turn the air conditioner onoff automatically after a preset time has elapsed Press this button while the air conditioner is off to activate the On timer Press this button while the air conditioner is on to activate the Off timer FAN SPEED BUTTON This button adjusts how much air flows through the air conditioner Sets the fan speed to LowMediumHigh POWER BUTTON Turns the air conditioner on and off A Short beep will sound twice when the air conditioner is turned on A Long beep will sound once when the air conditioner is turned off REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Aim the remote control toward this spot on the air conditioner TEMPERATURE BUTTON You can adjust the temperature between 64F86F in Cool mode Increases the temperature by 1F unit Decreases the temperature by 1F unit
• Page 10 - English - : 10 setting up setting up your air conditioner before use Digital display Fan speed One of these icons will appear on the display when you press the Fan Speed button on the control panel Low fan speed Medium fan speed High fan speed TemperatureTimer reminder TemperatureTimer reminder indicates the temperature you have set or the remaining hours left in your Timer and the Sleep mode Operating mode One of these icons will appear on the display when you press the Mode button on the control panel Cool mode is activated Fan mode is activated Dry When the air conditioner is running in Dry mode it will decrease the humidity of the room Timer When you activate Timer or Sleep mode this icon will appear to let you know that selected mode has been set ESaver When you activate ESaver mode this icon will appear and the unit will run in energy saving mode
• Page 11 - English - : setting up 11 Remote control Timer Sets the timer onoff See pages 1617 for instructions Good Sleep Sets the Good Sleep mode onoff See page 18 for instructions Mode Sets the FanCoolDry mode See pages 1214 for instructions ESaver Sets the ESaver mode See page 19 for instructions Temp Increasesdecreases the temperature Fan Adjusts the fan speed Power Turns onoff the air conditioner Installing the batteries 1 Slide the cover on the rear of the remote control down to open 2 Install two AAA batteries Check and match the and signs accordingly Make sure you have installed the batteries in correct position 3 Close the cover by sliding it back to its original position You should hear a click when the cover is locked properly
• Page 12 - English - : 12 operating operating your air conditioner SELECTING OPERATION MODE Cooling Transform a hot and humid room into a cool haven quickly by closing all unnecessary openings such as fireplace dampers doors or windows in the room before running the air conditioner to increase efficiency and save energy 1 Turn on the air conditioner Press the Power button on the remote control You will hear two short beeps and the air conditioner will turn on 2 Set the operating mode Press the Cool button on the remote control to select Cool mode icon will appear on the display 3 Set the temperature Press the Temp button on the remote control Press or button to increase or decrease the desired temperature You can set the desired temperature within the range of 64F 86F in Cool mode You can increasedecrease the temperature in 1F units 4 Set the fan speed Press the LowMedHigh button on the remote control One of the following icons will appear on the display Low fan speed is activated Medium fan speed is activated High fan speed is activated When you are using the remote control make sure corresponding icon appears on the display If current outside temperatures are much higher than the selected indoor temperature it may take time to bring the inner temperature to the desired coolness Air flow can also be adjusted manually See page 15 for instructions Avoid drastically turning down the temperature Energy is wasted and the room does not cool faster
• Page 13 - English - : operating 13 operating your air conditioner SELECTING OPERATION MODE Dry If the atmosphere in your room is very humid or dampyou can remove excess humidity without lowering the room temperature too much 1 Turn on the air conditioner Press the Power button on the remote control You will hear two short beeps and the air conditioner will turn on 2 Set the operating mode Press the Dry button on the remote control to select Dry mode icon will appear on the display 3 Set the temperature Press the Temp button on the remote control Press or button to increase or decrease the desired temperature You can set the desired temperature within the range of 64F 86F in Cool mode You can increasedecrease the temperature in 1F units When you are using the remote control make sure corresponding icon appears on the display Air flow can also be adjusted manually See page 15 for instructions
• Page 14 - English - : 14 operating operating your air conditioner SELECTING OPERATION MODE Air circulation If the room is stuffy and stale operate your air conditioner in Fan mode The air conditioner will reduce humidity without changing the inner temperature We recommend using this mode during especially humid but cool spring days 1 Turn on the air conditioner Press the Power button on the remote control You will hear two short beeps and your air conditioner will turn on 2 Set the operating mode Press the Fan button on the remote control to select Fan mode icon will appear on the display 3 Set the fan speed Press the LowMedHigh button on the remote control One of the following icons will appear on the display Low fan speed is activated Medium fan speed is activated High fan speed is activated 4 Openblock the vents Slide the lever towards the icon to ventilate the room with fresh air and the icon to block When you are using the remote control make sure the corresponding icon appears on the display Air flow can also be adjusted manually See page 15 for instructions
• Page 15 - English - : operating 15 ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION Air flow can be adjusted in a desired direction Horizontal air flow 1 Adjust the inner air flow blades to the desired position by sliding them side to side Vertical air flow 1 Move the vertical air flow blades up or down in the desired direction with your fingers While the air conditioner cools the room operate the appliance with the blades pointing upwards If the unit operates in Cool mode for an extended period of time with the blades pointing downward condensation may be generated
• Page 16 - English - : 16 operating operating your air conditioner ADVANCED FUNCTIONS This advanced function allows you to turn onoff your air conditioner onoff automatically Simply set the time and your air conditioner will turn onoff automatically even when you are not home On timer This function allows you to turn on the air conditioner automatically within the time range of 24 hours The On timer function will only work when the unit is not operating 1 Turn off the air conditioner Press the Power button on the remote control 2 Set the number of hours you want to delay the start fo the air conditioner Press the Timer button on the remote control Each time you press the button time will increase in hourly units and you can be set up to 24 hours icon will appear on the display 3 Set the operating mode Press one of the Mode buttons to select Cool or Fan mode on the remote control TemperatureFan speed can also be adjusted See steps 34 on page 12 for instructions After the completing the setupall icons except the remaining hour and icon will go off approximately 5 seconds later To deactivate the On timer 1 Press the Timer button on the remote control until you see on the display Timer will be off and the icons will disappear momentarily The air conditioner will remain off This function will only work while your air conditioner is off
• Page 17 - English - : operating 17 Off timer This function allows you to turn off the air conditioner automatically within the time range of 24 hours Off timer function will only work when the unit is operating 1 Turn on the air conditioner Press the Power button on the remote control 2 Set the number of hours you want the air conditioner to run for before it turns off automatically Press the Timer button on the remote control Each time you press the button time will increase in hourly units and can be set up to 24 hours icon will appear on the display Operating mode Temperature and Fan speed can be adjusted before setting Off timer See pages 1214 for instructions To deactivate Off timer 1 Press the Timer button on the remote control until you see on the display Timer will be off and the icon will disappear momentarily The display will then show its earlier temperature and the icons
• Page 18 - English - : 18 operating operating your air conditioner ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Good Sleep mode This function will be helpful to enjoy your sleep In Good Sleep modethe air conditioner will run for 8 hours at the temperature you set before turning off 1 Turn on the air conditioner Press the Power button on the remote control 2 Set the Good Sleep mode on Press the Good Sleep button on the remote control The air conditioner will turn to Cool mode and it will turn off automatically in 8 hours will appear on the displaythen the remaining hours will appear Operating mode Temperature and Fan speed can be adjusted before setting Good Sleep mode See pages 1214 for instructions Temperature changes in Good Sleep mode Each time you press a button the unit beeps The indicator and quot quot will be displayed The remaining time is displayed and decreased by 1 hour automatically to indicate the remaining time If Good Sleep mode is selected after switching on the unit the air conditioner will run in Cool modeDuring this period the temperature displayed is one you set for Cool mode If the Good Sleep mode is selected before switching on the unitthe air conditioner starts running in Cool mode and the temperature is set to 79 F The fan will run in low modeand the speed can be adjusted To deactivate the Good Sleep mode 1 Press the Good Sleep button on the remote control Good Sleep mode will be cancelled and the unit will operate in Cool mode Good Sleep mode is only available in Cool mode Air flow can also be adjusted manually See page 15 for instructions
• Page 19 - English - : operating 19 operating your air conditioner ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Energy Saving mode If you wish to save energy when using your Air Conditionerselect the Energy Saving mode 1 Turn on the air conditioner Press the Power button on the remote control 2 Set the Energy Saving mode on Press the E Saver button on the remote control The air conditioner will turn off automatically E Saver will appear on the displaythen the remaining hours will appear ESaver Mode can only be Selected in Cool or Fan mode when you select ESaver and the unit running in Cool mode the temperature and fan speed can be adjustedIf you select ESaver when the unit is running in Fan mode the fan speed can be adjusted See pages 1214 for instructions Energy Saving mode The fan and compressor cycle on and off together the fan will continue to run for a short time after the compressor cycles off To deactivate Energy Saving mode Press the ESaver button on the remote control ESaver mode will be cancelled and the unit will return to the mode you previously selectingCool or Fan mode Air flow can also be adjusted manually See page 15 for instructions
• Page 20 - English - : 20 cleaning and maintaining cleaning and maintaining your air conditioner Keeping your air conditioner clean improves its performance wards off unnecessary repairs and lengthens its life CLEANING THE EXTERIOR 1 Wipe the surface of the appliance with a slightly wet or dry cloth when needed Do not use Benzene Thinner or Clorox TM They may damage the surface of the unit and can create a risk of fire CLEANING THE AIR FILTER 1 Open the front grille and pull out the air filter inserted at the back of the front grille 2 Vacuum the air filter completely 3 Push the air filter back into place For best conditions repeat every two weeks If the air filter dries in a confined or humid area odors may generate If this occurs reclean and dry in a wellventilated area MAINTAINING THE AIR CONDITIONER If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time dry it thoroughly and disconnect from the wall There may be internal damage if moisture is left in its components Before storing the appliance operate the air conditioner in Fan mode for three to four hours to dry the air conditioner completely 2 Upon removing from storage dry the inner components of the air conditioner again by running in Fan mode for three to four hours This helps remove odors which may have generated from dampness CAUTION
• Page 21 - English - : appendix 21 appendix TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the following chart if the air conditioner operates abnormally This may save time and unnecessary expense of a service call PROBLEM SOLUTION The air conditioner does not start operating immediately after it has been turned on Because of the protective mechanism the appliance does not start operating immediately to keep the unit from overloading The air conditioner will start in 3 minutes The air conditioner does not work at all Check that the power plug is properly connected Insert the power plug into the wall socket correctly Check if the circuit breaker is switched off Check if there is a power failure Check your fuse Make sure it is not blown out The temperature does not change Check if your air conditioner to make sure it is not operating in Fan mode The coolwarm air does not come out of the air conditioner Check if the set temperature is higher lower than the current temperature Press the Temp button on the remote control or Temp button on the control panel to change the set temperature Press or to increase or decrease the temperature Check if the air filter is blocked by dirt Clean the air filter every two weeks Check if the air conditioner has just been turned on If so wait 3 minutes Odors permeate the room during operation Check if the appliance is running in a smoky area or if there is a smell entering from outside Operate the air conditioner in Fan mode or open the windows to air out the room Check your ventilation lever and make sure it is in position Outside odors might come in when your ventilation lever is in position The air conditioner makes a bubbling sound A bubbling sound may be heard when the refrigerant is circulating through the compressor This is normal operation The air conditioner vibrates excessively or makes a lot of noise during operation Check if there is a gap between the air conditioner and the wall Insulate the crack securely Water is dripping from the air flow blades Check if the air conditioner has been cooling for an extended period of time with the air flow blades pointed downwards Condensation may generate due to the difference in temperature Push the vertical air flow blades upward and run the appliance Remote control is not working Check if your batteries are depleted Make sure batteries are correctly installed Make sure nothing is blocking the remote control sensor 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 MODE OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE INDOOR HUMIDITY INDOOR OUTDOOR COOLING Approximately 70F90F Approximately 70F110F 80 or less