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:...
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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 VIEWING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER USING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLING YOUR 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. (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g.
viewing your air conditioner Congratulations on the purchase of the air conditioner. We hope you 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. SLIM DUCT TYPE MA DUCT TYPE Your air conditioner may look slightly different from the illustration shown above depending...
using your air conditioner TIPS ON USING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Here are some tips that you would follow when using your air conditioner. TOPIC Cooling Heating Frost & De-ice High indoor/outdoor temperatures Power failure Protection mechanism Duct type_IB_E_31741_2.20.10.indd 11 RECOMMENDATION •...
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 FILTER When cleaning the filter, make sure to unplug the power from the unit. Washable foam based Air filter captures large particles from the air.
MA duct type 1. Slide out the Air filter on the rear side panel to the right side. 2. 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. •...
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 Against cold air De-ice cycle Anti-protection of internal battery Protect compressor If the heat pump is operating in Heat mode, De-ice cycle is actuated to remove frost from an outdoor unit that may have deposited at low temperatures.
appendix TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the following chart if the air conditioner operates abnormally. This may save time and unnecessary expenses. PROBLEM The air conditioner does not operate immediately after it has been restarted. The air conditioner does not work at all. The temperature does not change.
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.
Installation Part Indoor Unit Installation It is recommended to install the Y-joint before installing the indoor unit. Place the pattern sheet on the ceiling at the spot where you want to install the indoor unit. Note Since the diagram is made of paper, it may shrink or stretch slightly due to temperature or humidity.
Wind insulating tape around the pipes and drain hose avoiding to compress the insulation too much. Insulation cover pipe Insulation pipe Indoor unit Must fit tightly against body without any gap. Be sure to overlap the insulation Finish wrapping insulating tape around the rest of the pipes leading to the outdoor unit.
Drainpipe Connection Without the drain pump Install horizontal drainpipe with a slope of 1/100 or more and fix it by hanger space of 1.0~1.5m. Install U-trap at the end of the drainpipe to prevent a nasty smell to reach the indoor unit. Do not install the drainpipe to upward position.
Indoor Unit Setting Before installing the indoor unit, assign an address to the indoor unit according to the air conditioning system plan. The address of the indoor unit is assigned by adjusting MAIN(SW01, SW02) and RMC(SW03, SW04) rotary switches. SW01 SW05 ...
Air Conditioner imagine Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register Duct type_IB_E_31741.indd 23 user manual the possibilities DB98-31741A(2) Duct Type Series Slim duct : AVXDS NHLH MA duct : AVXDU...