USER’S MANUAL APC289ATE Floor Stand Type Air Conditioner (Cooling) E A DB98-25159A(2) APC289ATE_IB_E_25159-2.
Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register Safety Precautions The following safety precautions must be taken when using your air conditioner. WARNING DURING OPERATION • Risk of electric shock can cause injury or death. • Disconnect all remote electric power supplies before servicing, installing or cleaning. • This must be done by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Contents PREPARING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . View of the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Control-Buttons and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
View of the Unit Indoor Unit Automatic shutter Air flow blade(right/left orientation) Air outlet Air flow blade(up/down orientation) Control panel Vitalion cleaner Remote control holder Air inlet Air filter Control Panel You can operate the air conditioner with the control panel when you can’t or don’t want to operate the air conditioner with the remote control.
Outdoor Unit Air Inlet(Rear) Air Outlet Connection Valve E-5 APC289ATE_IB_EA_25159-1.
Remote Control-Buttons and Display Temperature setting Operating mode Fan speed setting Timer setting Vitalion function Energy saving function Turbo mode Digital Flow setting Air flow direction Remote control transmission Battery discharge indicator On/Off button Vitalion On/Off button Temperature adjustment buttons Digital Flow selection button Fan speed button Mode selection button Turbo button On/Off Timer button Vitalion - On/Off button Note Air flow direction adjustment buttons Energy saving b
Getting Started You have just purchased a floor stand type air conditioner and it has been installed by your installation specialist. Your Owner’s Instructions contains valuable information on using your air conditioner. Please take the time to read it as it will help you take full advantage of the unit’s features. The booklet is organized as follows.
Inserting the Remote Control Batteries You must insert or replace the remote control batteries when : You purchase the air conditioner The remote control does not work correctly Note u Use two AAA, LR03 1.5V batteries. Do not use old batteries or different kinds of batteries together. Batteries may be completely discharged after 12 months, even if they have not actually been used.
Operating Preparation Look around the indoor and outdoor units. Confirm if any obstacles that may prevent the air flow are present near the air conditioner. Turn the power switch on. Caution To operate the unit, the power switch is fitted to the wall and should be set to ON. E-9 APC289ATE_IB_EA_25159-1.
Selecting the Cool Mode Cool mode is used most frequently. You can control the temperature, fan speed, and air flow direction as you want in the mode. 1 If necessary, press the Result: (On/Off ) button. The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up. The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode. The indoor unit beeps. 2 If the Cool is not displayed at the top of the remote control, press the appears.
Selecting the Auto Mode You can start the air conditioner in Automatic mode from your remote control. In the Automatic mode, the optimum temperature and the fan speed is selected automatically. 1 If necessary, press the Result: (On/Off ) button. The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up. The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode. The indoor unit beeps.
Selecting the Dry Mode If the atmosphere in your room is very humid or damp, you can remove excess humidity without lowering the room temperature too much. In DRY mode, the quantity of air is adjusted automatically. 1 If necessary, press the Result: (On/Off ) button. The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up. The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode. The indoor unit beeps.
Selecting the Fan Mode If the atmosphere in your room is stale, you can air the room using the Fan feature. 1 If necessary, press the Result: (On/Off) button. The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up. The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode. The indoor unit beeps. 2 If the Fan is not displayed at the top of the remote control, press the appears.
Selecting the Turbo Function The Turbo cooling function is used to cool your room as quickly as possible. Example : You have just come home and find that the room is very hot. You wish to cool it down as quickly as possible. The Turbo function operates for 30 minutes with the maximum settings before returning automatically to the mode and temperature previously selected. 1 If necessary, press the Result: 2 Press the Result: (On/Off) button. The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
Selecting Energy Saving Mode If you wish to save energy when using the control panel of your air conditioner, select the Energy Saving mode with the Energy Saving button. 1 If necessary, press the Result: 2 Press the (On/Off) button. The power indicator on the control panel comes on. The indoor unit beeps. The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode. button on the remote control. Result: The indoor unit beeps. The air conditioner runs in the Energy Saving mode.
Selecting Vitalion Function Vitalion cleaner provides us clean air by generating active hydrogen to remove active oxygen, which is known to stimulate the aging process. This function can be selected in any mode or when the air conditioner is turned off. 1 Press the Result: button or button. The Vitalion cleaner is opened and the air conditioner runs in the Vitalion mode. The indoor unit beeps.
Selecting Digital Flow In Cool, Dry, Fan or Turbo mode, you can adjust the Digital Flow depending on your needs. 1 Select Cool, Dry or Fan mode first. 2 Press the button once or more times as required. Wide : The air conditioner blows cool air into wide/whole area. Left : The air conditioner blows cool air into left side. Right : The air conditioner blows cool air into right side. 3 To cancel the Digital Flow, press the button until the Digital Flow indicators disappear.
Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically You can adjust the air flow vertically and horizontally simultaneously. 1 Press the button one or more times as required. Result: The airflow blades (up/down) move vertically. 2 To stop the blades moving up and down, press the Note button again. The air flow direction is not be adjusted in Auto/Turbo(Auto)/E.Saver mode even if you press the button. E-18 APC289ATE_IB_EA_25159-1.
Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally You can adjust the air flow horizontally and vertically simultaneously. 1 Press the Result: button one or more times as required. The airflow blades (left/right) move horizontally. 2 To stop the blades moving left and right, press the Note button again. The air flow direction is not be adjusted in Auto/Turbo(Auto)/E.Saver mode even if you press the button. E-19 APC289ATE_IB_EA_25159-1.
Setting the On Timer The On Timer enables you to switch on the air conditioner automatically after a given period of time. You can set the period of time from 30 minutes to 24 hours. You can select the On Timer only when the air conditioner and the remote control are off. 1 To set the operating time, press the button one or more times until the required time is displayed. Result: On is blinking if you press the button once.
Setting the Off Timer The Off Timer enables you to switch off the air conditioner automatically after a given period of time. You can set the period of time from 30 minutes to 24 hours. You can select the Off Timer only when the air conditioner and the remote control are on. 1 To set the time to be switched off, press the until the required time is displayed. button one or more times Result: Off is blinking if you press the button once.
Using Control Panel on the Indoor Unit You can operate the air conditioner with the control panel when you can’t or don’t want to operate the air conditioner with the remote control. 1 To operate the air conditioner, press the Result: (On/Off ) button. The indoor unit beeps. If you want to stop, press the (On/Off ) button once again. 2 Select the mode by pressing the Note button. You can select each Cool, Auto, Dry, Fan mode.
Other Functions Lock function 1 2 Press the buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. Result: indicates on the control panel. The control panel is locked. Note If the control panel is locked, you can operate the air conditioner only with its remote control so that it is easy to keep the air conditioner out of reach of children. buttons simultaneously for To cancel the lock function press the 3 seconds once again.
Operating Recommendations Topic Recommendation Power failure If a power failure occurs when the air conditioner is operating, the unit is switched off. When the power returns, the air conditioner starts up again automatically. E-24 APC289ATE_IB_EA_25159-1.
Temperature and Humidity Ranges The following table indicates the temperature and humidity ranges within which the air conditioner can be used. If the air conditioner is used at... Then... High temperatures The automatic protection feature may be triggered and the air conditioner stopped. High humidity levels Water may condense on and drip from the surface of the indoor unit if it is used for long periods. Mode Outdoor Temperature Indoor Temperature Indoor Humidity Cooling 21°C to 54°C approx.
Cleaning Your Air Conditioner To Clean the Air Filter For the best use of your air conditioner, you must clean it every 2 weeks regularly to remove the dust that accumulates on the air filter. Caution Before cleaning your air conditioner, ensure that you have switched off the breaker used for the unit. 1 Open both of the air inlet covers, then remove the air filters from the holder and pull out the filters as shown in the picture . 2 Remove all dust on the air filters with a vacuum cleaner or brush.
To Replace the Duster-deodorizing Filter The duster-deodorizing filter removes dust particles, tobacco smoke or odor. You have to replace the duster-deodorizing filter every 2 years regularly. 1 Grip the groove and pull out the air inlet cover upwards to remove. Then grip the catch on the duster-deodorizing filter and pull out to remove. 2 Insert new duster-deodorizing filter into the original position and close the air inlet cover.
Solving Common Problems Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Problem The air conditioner does not operate at all Explanation/Solution Check that the breaker used for the air conditioner is switched on. Check that the operation indicator on the indoor unit is on; if necessary press the (On/Off) button on the remote control. Check whether the Timer indicator on the indoor unit is switched on.
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