Room Air conditioner Operating Instructions Model Before using your air-conditioner, please read this operating instructions carefully and keep it for future reference.
Contents Safety Precautions .........................................2-4 e s u e r o f Be – Installation precautions – Operation precautions Name of Each Part.........................................5-6 – – – – Indoor unit Outdoor unit Accessories Remote control Preparation Before Operation ..........................7-8 – Before operating the unit – How to insert batteries – Operating the remote control How to Operate ...........................................9-10 How e s u to Setting the Timer ..
Safety Precautions Before operating, please read the following “Safety Precautions” carefully. To prevent personal injury, injury to others and property damage, the following instructions must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions will cause harm or damage, the seriousness of which is classified as follows: Y Y Warning: This sign warns of death or serious injury. Caution : This sign warns of injury or damage to property only.
Operation precautions Y Warning Insert the power plug properly. Heat generated by a loose power plug could cause electric shock or fire. Electrical outlet and power plug shall be easilly accessible. Do not operate or stop the unit by inserting or pulling out the power plug. It could cause electric shock or fire. Do not damage or use an unspecified power cord. It will cause electrical shock or fire. Do not modify the length of the power cord or use an extension cord.
Y Caution Do not remove the power plug by pulling the cord. Hold the plug when disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet. Switch off the power supply if the unit is not going to be used for a long period of time. If dust accumulates on the plug, it will generate heat and this could cause a fire. When cleaning the unit, remove the plug. This is to prevent injury due to the rotating fan in the unit. Switch off the breaker. Disconnect the power plug. Do not use for other purposes.
Name of Each Part Indoor unit Front Panel Signal Receptor Air Intake Vent Panel Opener Vertical Airflow Direction Louver Air Outlet Vent Power Sleep Timer Red Orange Orange Operation Indication Lamps (LED) Horizontal Airflow Direction Louver (Manually adjusted) Outdoor unit Air Intake Vents (Rear) (Side) Air Outlet Vents Piping Ground Terminal (Inside Cover) 5 Drain Hose
Accessories Remote control Two R03 dry-cell batteries or equivalent Remote Control Air Purifying Filters Signal Transmitter Operation Display OFF/ON Button Airflow Volume Selection Button Sleep Mode Operation Button Airflow Direction Manual Control Button Room Temperature Setting Button Operation Mode Selection Button Airflow Direction Auto Control Button Separate displays and functions are available when the door is opened.
Preparation Before Operation Before operating the unit 1 Connect the power supply cord to an independent power supply. 3 2 Open the front panel. Remove air filter. Air filter Hold the panel openers at both sides and pull up the front panel. Hold the tab to raise up slightly and then pull down. Insert air purifying filter. Insert the air filters. Be careful not to hurt your hands by metal parts.
How to insert batteries Gently press the place mar ked [OPEN] and slide the cover toward you. Fix the cover to the back of the remote control (“PM 12:00” will flash in the operation display.) Be sure that the (+) and (–) directions are correct. (Two R03 dry-cell batteries or equivalent) If the display does not appear when the batteries are inserted, remove the batteries and insert them once more. Operating the remote control Aim at the signal receptor on the room air conditioner when operating.
How to Operate Auto Restart Control. If there is a power failure, operation will be automatically restarted after 3 minutes when the power is resumed with previous operation mode and airflow direction. (when the operation is not stopped by remote control.) If you do not intend to continue the operation when the power is resumed, pull out the power plug at main unit or power supply.
Press to select operation mode. MODE 1 2 3 AUTO COOL DRY FAN each time the button is pressed. Press to start the operation. OFF/ON Operation indication lamp (RED) will light up. Press once more, to stop the operation. FAN SPEED Press to select airflow volume. The display changes in the order. AUTO FAN Automatic TEMP 4 5 The display changes in the order Low Cooling, Soft Dry, Air Circulation – Select temperature as desired. (16 30 ) Automatic.
Setting the Timer If there is a power failure. To reset the Timer. (Example) If the OFF Timer has been set. OFF-TIMER SET Even if there is a power failure, the setting time is still stored in the memory because the remote control is a battery operated type. Regarding remote control. If the current time is not set correctly, correct Timer setting will not be possible. When the Timer is set, the current time display will vanish.
To set the current time. Set hours and minutes TIME ...to advance the time ...to reverse the time To set the Timer. OFF Timer OFF-TIMER Set hours and minutes TIME SET ...to increase 10 minutes each step. ...to decrease 10 minutes each step. The “OFF-TIMER” will blink. ON Timer ON-TIMER The Timer indication lamp at main unit will light up. LED colour: Orange. Set hours and minutes TIME SET ...to increase 10 minutes each step. ...to decrease 10 minutes each step. The “ON-TIMER” will blink.
Convenient Operation Sleep Mode This is to gain a comfortable room temperature while sleeping. To set Sleep Mode. Press SLEEP (The sleep indication lamp on the main unit will light up.) To cancel Sleep Mode. Press once more SLEEP (The sleep indication lamp on the main unit will switch off.) Sleep Mode Operation. when the room temperature reaches the setting temperature or after 1 hour of operation, sleep shift operation starts and the airflow volume will automatically change to low.
When the remote control cannot be used Test Run Button. (Use when installing and moving) Auto Operation Button. When the remote control cannot be used, press Auto Operation Button to run automatic Operation. (airflow direction setting will be automatic.) Press Auto Operation Button. (The operation indication lamp will blink for 20 seconds, and then light up) If the button is pressed once more, the air conditioner will stop. (The operation indication lamp will switch off.
Operation Hints 15 Adjust room temperature properly. Set the temperature 1°C higher than actually desired. Approximately 10% of electricity costs can be saved. Clean the air filter regularly. Blockage in the air filter reduces the airflow and lowers the cooling or heating. Clean at least once every 2 weeks. Otherwise, about 6% of electricity cost will be wasted. Prevent wastage with the Timer. Use Timer when sleeping or going out to save electricity cost.
Make sure that the doors and windows are shut. Otherwise, cooling and heating performance will be reduced and electricity cost is wasted. Keep blinds or curtains closed. Do not let sunshine enter the room directly. About 5% of electricity cost can be saved. Proper airflow direction adjustment. Set the airflow direction louvers horizontal for Cooling Operation. Operation result will be better. Use insulating material for better performance. Use insulating material during construction or renovations.
Better Care and Maintenance Regular care and maintenance will extend the life of the air conditioner and prevent wastage of electricity. Before performing any maintenance procedure, be sure to switch off the main power supply. Caution T H I N N E R B E NZENE Do not use water or volatile liquids. Do not make air conditioner wet, as there is the danger that it could cause electric shocks. Be sure not to apply water when cleaning or at any other time.
Replacement of air purifying filters Recommended about once every 3 months. 1 2 Remove the air filters. Air filter Remove the air purifying filters. Y Caution Be careful not to hurt your hands on metal parts. 3 Remove the filters from the filter frame. Filters purifying filter The indoor unit within a three month period, replace the purifying filters. Re-insert the filters correctly at the left and right with the side marked [FRONT] facing forward.
Troubleshooting Normal operation Q Is it okay? 19 A This is the answer. Air conditioner has been restar ted, but does not operate for 3 minutes. This is to protect the air conditioner. Wait until the air conditioner begins operating. During Soft Dry Mode Operation, the air conditioner stops. Soft Dry Mode Operation is a very gentle Cooling Operation consisting primarily of dehumidifying. The air conditioner may stop for approximately 6 minutes in order to prevent overcooling.
Abnormal operation The air conditioner does not operate. Has the circuit breaker been tripped? Has the power plug been removed from the wall outlet? Is the Timer being used correctly? Has the REMOTE CONTROLLER B A switch been set to “B” The air conditioner does not cool effectively. Has the temperature been set incorrectly? Are the filters dirty? Are the intake or outlet vents of the outdoor unit obstructed? Are all windows and doors closed? Air conditioner operation noise too loud.
Y WARNING (1) REMOVE POWER PLUG OR DISCONNECT FROM THE MAINS BEFORE SERVICING THIS APPLIANCE. (2) THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. (3) THE APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY YOUNG CHILDREN OR INFIRM PERSONS WITHOUT SUPERVISION. (4) YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPPERVISED TO ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE. IMPORTANT 1.
Note Please remember to record the following: Model Number Serial Number Dealer’s Name Date Purchased 22
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