Carrier 40MAQB09B3 User Manual

Owner•

s

Manual

A

NOTE
GENERAL
PART
OPERATING

REMOTE
REMOTE

USING
OPERATING

CLEANING,MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING

ABOUT

NAMES

THE

SAFETY

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INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROL
CONTROL

REMOTE

INSTRUCTIONS

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OPERATION
FUNCTIONS

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NOTE

10

OF

CONTENTS

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EQUIPMENT OWNER:

Please read this Owner's Information Manual carefully before installing and using this air

conditioner and keep this manual for future reference.

For your convenience, please record the model and serial numbers

spaces provided. This information, along with the installation

will

be helpful should your system require maintenance or service.

of

your new equipment in the

data and dealer contact information,

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UNIT INFORMATION DEALERSHIP CONTACT INFORMATION

Model#

Serial # Address:

INSTALLATION INFORMATION

Date

_____________

Installed-----------

Company Name:

-----------------

Phone
Technician Name:

Number:.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2

PART

NAMES

Indoor

unit

Outdoor

unit

Names

Indoor

1.

2.

Air inlet

3.

Air filter

4.

Air outlet

5.

6.

7.

Outdoor

8.

Connecting pipe

9.

Connecting cable

10. Stop valve

NOTE:

All

illustrations

reference

differ

include

of

parts

unit

Front panel

Horizontal
Vertical air flow louver(inside)
Display panel

air

flow grille

unit

are

for

only.

Your

unit

in

appearance

all

components

or

may

may

not

shown.

Indicator

Depending

the

on

indoor

(e

lamp

on

unit

unit

size,

may

(A)

(B)

the

display window

look

like

the

following:

Indicator

~

FRESH

~

This
Air

onono

DEFROST

ououo

(Enabled on cooling & heating models only):
Lights
defrosting automatically or when the warm

air
operation.

OPERATION

This

conditioner

TIMER

Lights

88

DIGITAL DISPLAYindicator(optional)

• Displays
air conditioner is

• Displays

lamp

Indicator

lamp

feature

control feature is activated in heating

lamp

illuminates

is activated.

Indicator

up

when the

illuminates

is

Indicator

up

during

the temperature settings when the
the malfunction code.

(optional)

air

conditioner starts

Indicator

in

operation.

Timer

operational.

when

when

operation.

Clean

the

air

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

Special

Refrigerant

When a refrigeration
on

the

Louver

The

unit
louver
power

SELF

• Under

• The
operation
ONLY operation. Once the FAN ONLY operation has ended, the unit

Note:

e This function

• Before selecting this function, it
operation
all TIMER settings will be cancelled.
lfthe

•
process, the

functions

Leakage

indoor

Angle

safety
is

unit

unit

Memory

will

memorize

limitations.

turned

CLEAN

this

function, the

will operate in following sequence: FAN ONLY mode

at

LOW fan speed (applicable to cooling & heating models

is

for

approximately

SELF CLEAN function

unit

Detection

leak

is

detected

display

off

or

function

only available under COOL(AUTO COOL, FORCED COOL) and DRY mode.

automatically

panel.

Function(optional):

the

previous

Note: The

the

manual

COptional)

air

conditioner will automatically clean and dry the evaporator.

one
is

at

the

outdoor

angle

louver

control button

is

recommended to run the

half

selected while the SELF CLEAN function is

shut

of

the

will

of

an hour. Once the

down.

unit, an

louver,

return to

is

pressed.

as

long

the

standard

Self

'EC'

at

air

error

code

will

appear

as

it

is

set

within the

position

LOW

fan speed, Heating
only)
will

conditioner

Clean function is activated,

if

the

and then

turn off.

under

already

FAN

Cooling

in

Vertical

After
using the remote control.

swing

the

function

air

conditioner is operating, users can control the vertical

(Optional)

louver

swing

by

4

•

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

Using the r emote contr ol

Location

•

• I I

The
a

distance

are

• NOTE:

remote
control
will
audible

(A.

Precautions)

• The air conditioner will not operate if curtains, doors or other materials
block the signals from the remote control

• Prevent any liquid
the remote control to direct sunlight or heat.

•

If

the infrared signal receiver
sunlight,
prevent the sunlight from falling

•

If

other electrical unit,
either move these

the

air conditioner may not function properly.

from

falling into the remote control.

air

conditioner

unit,air

of

the

remote

remote

no

obstructions.

confirm

on

conditioner

control

of

up

When
control
toward

beep.

the indoor unit is exposed

on

transmitting a command

the

receipt

the

receiver.
react

can

to

26ft.

to

the

right

of a command

to

the indoor unit.

to

or consult your local dealer.

controller.

operate

(8

m)

unit,

the

be

sure

side

of

Do

not expose

Use

remote control.

the

unit

as

long

to

point

the

unit.

by

sounding

to

direct

curtains to

as

from

The

from

there

the

the

unit

an

Replacing

TwoAAA
operation
To

install

1.

Slide the back

2.

Insert batteries. Follow the polarity markings inside the

battery compartment.

3.

Replace battery compartment cover.

batteries

1.5 v alkaline batteries (included) are required
of

the remote control.

or

replace batteries:

cover

off

the control to open the battery compartment.

for

NOTE:

1. When replacing batteries,
type battery. This may cause the remote control to malfunction.

2.

lfthe
the batteries. Otherwise battery leakage may damage the remote
control.

3. The average battery life under normal use is about 6 months.

4. Replace the batteries when there is no audible beep from the
indoor

5. When batteries are removed, the remote control erases all
programmed settings. The control must be reprogrammed
insertion

remote is not going to be used

unit

or

if

the Transmission Indicator fails to light.

of

new batteries.

do

not use old batteries

for

several weeks, remove

or

a different

after

5

•

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Two AAA 1.5v alkaline batteries

26ft (8m)

s

6

I

Function

buttons

I

0 ON/OFF Button

Operation
and stops when this button is pressed again.

f)

MODE Button

Each time this button
mode is

ruro-coOL-DRY-[_8._~:i:'_~FANJ

starls when this button is pressed

is

pressed,

selected in a sequence

the

operation

of

follav.~ing:

(oN/OFF)

(•oo~

[r:•]

a~

(

SLEEP

)

(

TURBO

)

RG52B/BGEU

NOTE: Please do

if

you

have a cooling

0

FAN

Button

to select the

Used

rAUTO-LOW--MED-

not

fan

select

only

speed

HEAT mode

system.

in

four steps:

HIGH]

0 SLEEP Button

Activate/Disable
the most comfortable temperature and save
energy. This function
HEAT and AUTO mode only .

NOTE: While the unit is running in SLEEP
mode,
SPEED

it

will be cancelled

or

ON/OFF

sleep

function.

is

available on COOL,

if

the, FAN

button

is

pressed.

It

can

0 TURBO Button

Activate/Disable
function
temperature
in

the shortest time (

not

operation

enables the unit to reach the preset

support

will

Turbo function. Turbo

at

cooling

this

function, a

not

or

if

the

indoor

occur.}

heating operation

unit

corresponding

maintain

does

Activate/Disable

0 LED Button

Activate/Disable
When

unit
pressed

pressing the LED button, the

display

again,

indoor screen Display.

screen

the

will

be cleared.

display

will

illuminate.

indoor

Once

0 UP

Button(

Pushing this button will increase the indoor
temperature setting

~

)

in

1°F(1°

C)

increments up to 86°F

(30

°C).

........------t--t

(•oo~

[r:•]

a'Q'

(SLEEP

(

RG52B4/BGEU1

TURBO

)

)

DOWN
Pushing
temperature setting

7

NOTE: Press and
together for 3 seconds to
temperature

scale.

9 SHORTCUT

• Used to restore the current settings or
resume previous settings.

•

If

the
selected
operate
fan

• Push this button when remote control is on,
the system

to the previous settings,
mode, temperature setting, fan speed
and sleep featureQf activated).

•

If

pressed
will
settings,
settings,

Button(

this

SHORTCUT

upon

in

AUTO

speed.

for

automatically

including
fan speed, and

"V'

button

display between the °C &

Button(

unit

will automatically revert back

more

)

will

decrease the indoor

in

1°F(1°

hold

For

button

operation,

mode-

than 2 seconds,

restore

operating

C)

increments up to 62°F(17°C).

~

~~

and

alternate the

RG52BIBGEU

is

the

80~

including operating

the

mode,

sleep

~"'V'

,

buttons

°F

model)

first

function

the

unit

(27°C),

level

the

current

temperature

features

will

and

auto

system

operation

(if

activated).

(l)

FP Button(For RG52B4JBGEU1
While
heating
will
window

0

TIMER

Press
sequence.
pressed,
in 30
displays
increase
auto-timed
time

the

air

conditioner

mode, pressing the LP button

activate

this

minute

to

4EfF (8°C) heating.

on

the

indoor

ON

Button

it

10,

by 60

0.0.

button

will

Each

program,

to

time

increase
increments.
the the

minute

model)

operates

unit

will

display

initiate

auto-timed

simply

the

the

TIME

the

auto-timed

When the

increments.

adjust

in

The

display

"FP".

auto-on

ON button

setting

time
setting

time

will then

To

cancel the

the

auto-on

is

setting

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

.----+--t7

(Moo~

[T:•]

E)"Q"

(

(

SLEEP

TURBO

)

)

® TIMER OFF

Press this button to initiate the auto-off time
sequence. Each time the TIME OFF button
is pressed, it will increase the auto-timed
setting in 30 minute increments. When the
time setting displays 10, the the auto-timed
setting will then increase by 60 minute increments.
To

cancel the auto-timed program, simply adjust

the auto-on time to 0.0.0.0.

Q DIRECT Button

Used to adjust the louver movement and

the desired up/down
time the DIRECT button is pressed, the louver
angle moves 6 degrees.

@ SWING

Used to start
swing feature.

NOTE:

Button

Button

or

air

flow direction. Each

stop the horizontal auto

set

RG52B/BGEU

- The remote control button design is based
on the standard model, and may appear
slightly different from the actual remote.

-All

of

the functions described are accom
plished by the unit.
a particular feature, there will be no

corresponding function associated with

that button.

-When
the "Remote control illustration" and the

"Users Manual", on the remote control

function, the Users Manual will prevail.

there is a discrepancy between

If

the unit does not have

!Indicators

on

LCD

I

_ _ _ -f _ _ _ _

'9

AUTO®
COOL

1

I *

DRY

~

HEAT

'AN @ ·~

"'

_ _

~

I 0

~

SET

TEMP.

1-11-IIJ

• • • I Displayed when TIMER OFF time

:tlf~

1.1.1.1

:.·::.·:::.·::::.·:::::.·::::::.

~

1111111111111111111111111111

~

~:::~:::~::·~:::~

ON

L__

5FF

f *

H I

_____

Mode

Displays the current operation mode. Including
auto(®),

applicable to cooling only models),
and back to auto(

Transmission

This transmission indicator will illuminate

when remote controller transmits signals to

the indoor unit.

ON/OFF

Displayed

L Press the ON/OFF button again to remove.

1

TINIER

1

Displayed when TIMER ON time is set.

;;tl

TINIER

Sleep

Displayed under sleeping operation.
Press the SLEEP button again to remove.

FOLLOW

Displayed when FOLLOW

Temp./Timer

Indicates
the temperature setting
"TIMER ON"
when the auto--off time function is set, and "TIMER ON OFF
when both functions are set.

Fan

Displays the selected fan speed, AUTO(no display)
and three fan speed levels

(MED)
The

is

display

cool(*),

display

by

pressing the ON/OFF button.

ON

display

OFF

Display

NIE

the

speed

fan

set

to

display

"Xi1:::~::n~::m~::!!!!

speed
either

dry('),

cD

).

Indicator

display

Display(on

ME

display

temperature and

(6t'F(1

when

the

auto--on time function

"~c

1

1

:;m!!

·"

(HIGH) can be indicated.

is

AUTO

AUTO

when

or

DRY.

heat~~)

some

function

timer

t'C)-BEfF

i:::i

: " (LOW)

the

(Not

fan(@

is

set.

models)

is

settings.

operating

)

activated.

It

displays

(3cfC)). It displays

is

set, "TIMER OFF"

·~

:~:::~::::~::m!·"

mode

I

How

to

use

the

buttonsl

8

(

SLEEP

(TURBO )

~

fiMERON)

EIMER

)

~WNG

(

LED

cv

T

OF~

DIREC~

)

Auto

1.

Press the MODE button

2.

Press the UP/DOWN button

operation

to

select Auto.

to

set

the

desired temperature. The temperature can

set

be

within a range of62°F(17°C)-86°F(30°C)

in 1°F(1°C) increments.

3.

Press the

ON/OFF

button

to

start

the

conditioner.

NOTE

1.

In the Auto mode, the
choose the mode
by

sensing the differenoe between the actual
ambient room temperature
temperature on the remote controller.

2.

In the Auto mode, you can
It

has

already been automatically controlled.

3.

If

the Auto mode is

desired mode can

air

conditioner can logically

of

Cooling, Fan,

and

not

switch

not

comfortable

be

selected manually.

and

Heating

the setting

the

for

you,

fan speed.

air

the

(

(

SLEEP

TURBO

) (swiNG

) (

DIREC~

LED

)

Cooling

/Heating/Fan

operation

1. Press the MODE button to select COOL,
HEAT( cooling &

heating

models

only)

or

FAN mode.

2. Press the
desired temperature. The
be

set

in

1°F(1°C) increments.

3. Press the
in

four

4. Press the

UP/DOWN buttons

with in a range

FAN

button

of

to

steps-Auto, Low,

ON/OFF button to

to

set

the

temperature

can

62°F(17°C)-86°F(30°C)

select

Med,or

the fan speed

High.

start

the

air

conditioner.

NOTE

In the FAN mode, the setting temperature is
displayed
able to control the room temperature either. In this
case,

only

on

the remote controller

step

1, 3 and 4 may

andy

be

performed.

ou

not

are

not

In Dehumidification mode, the system dries,
filters and slightly cools room air temperature.
This mode prioritizes air dehumidification
but it does not take the place of a dehumidifier.

(17 C) (30 C)

(1 C)

Tin~er

operation

TIMER ON (to start the unit) and TIMER OFF
(to stop the unit) can be used separately
or together.

To

set

the

Auto-on

time.

(oN/OFF)

cw

(llMERON)

SLEEP

TURBO

TEMP

)

) (

fiMEROF~

(swtlG

DR®

LED

~~

®'Q'

(

(

1. Press the TIMER
controller shows TIMER ON, the last Auto-on
setting time and the signal "H" will be shown on

the

LCD display area.

the

Auto-on time

2.

Push the

T

)

Auto-on time. Each time you press the button,

the

and 10 hours and
24 hours.

After

3.
second delay before the remote controller

transmits

after approximately another 2 seconds, the
signal"h"

will re-appear on the LCD display window.

To

set

1. Press the TIMER
control shows TIMER OFF, the last Auto-off
setting time and the signal "H" will
the LCD display area.

the Auto-off time to stop the operation.

2. Push
desired Auto-off time. Each time you press the

button, the time increases
between 0 and
between 1 0 and 24 hours.

3. After setting the TIMER OFF, there will be a
one
transmits

after approximately another 2 seconds, the
signal

will re-appear

TIMER

time increases

setting the

the

will disappear and

the

Auto-off

the

TIMER

second delay before the remote control

the

"H

"will

ON

button. The remote

Now

it is ready to reset

to

START the operation.

ON

button again

by

half

an

by

one

hour

TIMER

signal to the air conditioner. Then,

ON ,there will

to

set

desired

hour between 0

between

the

set

10

be

a one

temperature

and

time.

OFF

button. The remote

be

shown on

Now

it

is

ready

OFF

button again

by

half

10

hours and by

signal

on

to

the

air conditioner. Then,

disappear and the set temperature

the LCD display window.

to

an

one

to

reset

set

hour

hour

(AcAUTlON

•

The

limited

is

5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16,17, 18, 19, 20,
21, 22, 23 and 24.

J

effective operation

to

the following settings: 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0,

time

set

by

the remote control

for

the

timer

function

(Example

OoN

,.

Ce.Le

of

---

H

---

_______

EF

Set

timer

Start

6 hours I

setting

alar

J

TIMER ON

(Auto-on Operation)

The TIMER ON feature is useful when you want
the unit to turn on
home. The air conditioner

at

operating

Example:

To

start the air conditioner

1. Press the TIMER ON button, the last setting
of

starting operation time and the

will show on the display area.

2. Press the
on

the

controller.

3. Wait for 3 seconds and the digital display

the set time.

TIMER ON button to display

Tl MER ON display

automatically before you return

will automatically start

in

6 hours.

signai"H"

of

the remote

"6.0H"

area will show the temperature again. The
"TIMER ON" indicator remains
function is activated.

on

and this

Set

QoFF

ere

•II

'~ , ~

Q Stop

I

-----

10 hours later

~-~

----:;)

----

TIMER
(Auto-off Operation)

The TIMER
unit to turn
air conditioner will stop automatically

Example:

To

1.

2. Press the TIMER OFF button to display "10H

3.

COMBINED TIMER

(Setting both ON and OFF timers simultaneously)

OFF

OFF

feature is useful when you want the

off

automatically after you go to bed. The

at

the set time.

stop the air conditioner in 10 hours.
Press the TIMER OFF button, the last setting
stopping operation time and the signal ''H'' will
show

the

on

the display area.

TIMER OFF display
Wait for 3 seconds and the digital display area
will show the temperature again. The "TIMER
OFF" indicator remains on and this function is

activated.

of

the remote controller.

"on

of

r

Set 2

0

oN

ere

I

LI

hours

later

selling

after

OoFF

H

1 0

hours

after

later

setting

TIMER
(On - Stop - Start operation)

This feature is useful when you want to stop the
conditioner after you
the morning when you wake up
home.

Example:

To
start it again 10 hours after setting.

1.

2. Press the TIMER OFF button again to display

3.

4. Press the TIMER ON button again to display 10H

5.

OFF-

stop the air conditioner 2 hours after setting and

Press the TIMER OFF button.

2.0H on the TIMER OFF display.
Press the TIMER ON button.

on

the TIMER ON display .

Wait for 3 seconds and the digital display area

will show the temperature again. The "TIMER
ON OFF" indicator remains on and this function

activated .

TIMER ON

go

to bed, and start it again in

or

when you return

air

is

15

•

OoN

r rt

~

...

~.~

OoFF

'.

H

TIMER ON - TIMER OFF
{Off­This feature is useful when you want to start
the air conditioner before you wake up and
stop

Start-

it

after you leave the house.

Stop operation)

2 tours

liter

afiBr settlrg

Start

5 hours

laar

afiBr settirg

Example:

To start the air conditioner 2 hours after setting,

it

and stop

1. Press the TIMER ON button.

2. Press the TIMER ON button again to display

2.0H on the TIMER ON display.

3. Press the TIMER OFF button.

4. Press the TIMER OFF button again to display

5.0H on the TIMER OFF

5. Wait for 3 seconds and the digital display area
will show the temperature again. The "TIMER

ON OFF"

is activated.

5 hours after setting.

display.

indicator remains

on

and this function

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE:
<<Remote

This

manual

Control

does

not

include

Instruction>>

Remote

packed

with

Control

the

unitfor

Operations,

details.

see

the

Operating temperature

~e

li

Room temperature

Outdoor temperature (0

Cooling operation Heating operation Drying operation

62°F-90°F

(17°C-32°C)

32

°C-

°F-

°C-

122

( 5

For

°C

the models with

122°C
50°F)

/-15

°F-50°F:

low

32°F-86°F

0°C-30°C)

(

5

°C-

80°C

-15

°F-30°F)

(

temperature cooling system)

NOTE:

1.

Optimum performance will be achieved within these operating temperatures.lf air

of

conditioner is used outside
might come into operation and cause the unit to function abnormally.

2.

If

the

air

conditioner runs for a long time
80%) , condensed water may drip out
its maximum angle (vertically to the floor), and

Suggestion:

is below 32°F(0°C),

For

the unit adopts an Electric Heater, when the outside ambient temperature

we

strongly recommend you to keep the machine plugged in order to

guarantee it running smoothly.

the above conditions, certain safety protection features

in

cooling mode and the humidity is high( over

of

the unit. Please sets the vertical air flow louver to

set

HIGH fan mode.

50°F-90°F

(10°C-32°C}

32

°C-

122°C

(0

°F-

50°F)

Manual operation

Units are equipped with a switch
opening the front panel. This switch is used for manual operation in case the remote controller

fails

to

work

or

maintenance is necessary.

Manual switch

(1)

Suspension

Manual switch

bar

(2)

to

run

emergency operation mode. It can be accessed by

NOTE:
operating
unit

The

unit

must

be

turned

the

manual control button.

is

operational, continue pressing

manual control button until the unit is off.

G)

Open

and

lift

the

front panel
until it remains fixed with a clicking sound.
For some models, please use suspension

to

bars

<2)

One press

lead to

prop up the panel.

of

the

manual control switch will

the

forced AUTO operation. If pressed

twice within five seconds,

II

ope rate under forced C

wi

CD

Close

the

panel firmly to its original

position.

CAUTION:

• This switch is used

for

testing purposes

only.

•

To

restore the remote controller operation,

use the remote controller directly.

up

the

00

off

to

unit

Lop

before

If

the

the

an

angle

era tion .

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Adjust the airflow direction properly, otherwise
it may cause disc omfort or uneven room
temperature s.

CONTROL

Do not insert fin gers or objects into the
blower panel and suction side of the unit. The
fan could cause i njury.

turn off the unit power, and res tart the air

conditioner.

Do not operate th e unit with the horizo ntal louver in
the closed posi tion.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

A CAUTION

ELECTRICAL

Failure to follow this caution

or

death.

Always

tum

cleaning
disconnect switch located near outdoor unit.
disconnect indoor

SHOCK

off

power

or

maintenance to the system. Tum

unit

HAZARD

may

result in pc:IWnal injury

to

the

system before performing any

if

on

a separate switch

off

the outdoor

Be

sure to

A CAUTION

EQUIPMENT

Failure to follow this caution

damage
Operating the system with dirty
indoor

unit
intennittent system operation, frost
or

blown

Periodic Maintenance

Periodic maintenance is recommended to ensure proper operation
of

the unit. Recommended maintenance intervals
depending
Refer to Table

DAMAGE/OPERATION

may

or

improper

and

fuses.

on

the

unit

operation.

air filters

could cause reduced cooling performance,

installation environment, e.g., dusty zones, etc.

1.

build-up

result

may

HAZARD

in

on

equipment

damage the

indoor coil

may

vary

A CAUTION

CUT

HAZARD

Failure

to

follow this caution

fins

are

The coil

Cleanin~:

Clean the coil
necessary.
damage to the coil fins.

Air

Remove

NOTE:

must

Use

Filters

and

If

air filters show signs

be

replaced. Contact

1. Open front panel

2.

Pull

3. Vacuum filters.

4. Clean

5.

Shake filter to remove excess water and

6. Replace filter

7. Close front panel

very

the Coil

at

the beginning

a vacuum cleaner

clean

the

air filters

filters

down

with

warm water.

by

may

result

in

pc:IWnal injury.

sharp. Use caution when cleaning.

of

each cooling season,

or

a long-bristle brush

once

a month.

of

excessive wear

your

local dealer for replacement filters.

on

unit.

to

remove.

sliding into rack until filter snaps

on

unit.

or

are tom, they

dry

thoroughly.

or
to

in

when
avoid

place.

A CAUTION

EQUIPMENT

Failure to follow this caution

damage.
When

cleaning the front panel,

105°F

(40.56°C)

Do

not

may

damage

Indoor

To clean the front panel
a
and

Preparin~:

Clean the filters and reposition them in
in

Tum
control.

Unit

soft, dry cloth.

wiped

Fan

only

main

System Operation Recommendations

The

items outlined

system operation:

• Replace

• Point

• Keep doors and windows closed while

• Contact

•

• Keep display panel

•

Enem

The
ductfree system:

• Select a comfortable thermostat setting and leave

• Keep unit filter clean. Frequent cleaning

•

•

• Tum

Troubleshootin~:

Refer
contacting

the

transmitting a command.

that cannot
Do

not

is on.

as

this

Do

not

units.

Savin~:

following recommendations will add greater efficiency to the

setting. Avoid continually

pending
Use

drapes, curtains

heating
Do

not

on

comfortable.

to

trouble

DAMAGE

and

use

abrasive

the

front panel.

Front

If

necessary, a mild liquid detergent can

off

with

a dry cloth.

for

Extended Shutdown Period

mode

for 12 hours

power

supply

in

both

remote control batteries

remote control toward the unit display panel when

an

authorized service representative
be

easily resolved.

perform cleaning

may

interfere with remote control transmissions.

block air intakes and outlets

HAZARD

may

result in equipment

do

not

use water hotter than

do

not

pour

water onto the fan coil.

or

petroleum based cleaners as they

Panel

on

the indoor unit, wipe the outside with

the

unit. Operate the

to

dry all internal parts.

off

and remove batteries from the remote

the following list will help to assure proper

at

the same time.

unit

is operating.

if

a problem arises

or

maintenance activities while

on

unit away from direct sunlight

on

the

indoor

Recommendations

it

raising

and

lowering the setting.

may

be

necessary de-

on

indoor air quality.

or

shades to keep direct sunlight from

room

on

very

hot

days.

obstruct air intake

air conditioning before indoor air becomes too

shooting

your

local

tips

dealer.

on

front panel.

on

pages

21-23

before

be

applied

unit

unit

and

heat

or

outdoor

at chosen

un-

MAINTENANCE

Before maintenance

•Tum

NOTE:

cleaning the

the system off before cleaning.

a soft, dry cloth.

Power

Do

supply

indoor

& CAUTIONS

not

must

unit.

To

clean, wipe with

use

bleach or abrasives.

be disconnectd before

Filter

Handle

• A cloth dampened with
on

the

indoor unit

not

• Do
clean the unit.

• Do

similar solvents for cleaning. These may cause

the plastic surface to crack

• Never use water hotter than 1 04 °F(40°C}to clean

the front panel, it could cause deformation
dis co !oration.

Cleaning

To

clean

outside

liquid

a

dry

Cleaning

A clogged
this unit. Please clean the filter once every 2 weeks.

1.

Lift the indoor unit panel
stops with a clicking sound.For some models,
please use suspension bars to prop up the panel.

2.

Take hold

up slightly to take

then pull it downwards.

3.

Remove the AIR FILTER from the indoor unit.

Clean the
Clean the
or

use a chemically treated cloth

not

use benzine, thinner, polishing powder,

the

unit

the

front

panel

with a soft,

detergent

cloth.

the

air

air

filter reduces the cooling efficiency

of

dry

can

filter

the handle

it

AIR

FILTER once two weeks.

AIR

FILTER with a vacuum cleaner

water, then

dry

oold

water may be used

if

it

is very dirty.

or

deform.

on

the

indoor

be

and

out

it

cloth.

up

If

necessary, a mild

applied

up

of

from the filter holder,

and

air

freshening

to an angle until it

the

air

in

cool place .

or

duster to

or

unit,

wipe

wiped

filter and lift it

off

filter

with

of

or

the

21

•

MAINTENANCE

Air

freshening filter

~~]

Air

filter

Hold the two parts
marked

with"

open

can
remove the

the cover

of

Plasma where

signal and lift it. Than you

of

filter.

lh e the plasma and

are

(2)

4. Remove the
frame (The solution to disassemble rna}' differ from
each

other

Clean

the
and replace
Clean it with vacuum cleaner, then

& For the models with plasma, do not touch the plasma

within 10 minutes after you open

5. Install the air freshening filter back into position.

6. Insert the upper portion
unit, taking care that the left and right edges line
correctly and place filter into position.

Replacement

1. Remove the

2. Reinstall the
panel.

Air

Freshening Filters from its supporting

for different filters. Refer to

air freshening filter at least once a month,

it

every

4-5 months.

of

air filter

of

air

filter and air freshening filter

air

filter.

air

filter

and

securely close the front

CD

dry

it in cool place.

the

panel.

back

into the

and®

).

up

Preparation for extended non-operation

If

you plan to idle the unit for a long time, perform

the following:

aean

(1)
(2) Operate the

(3) Stop the air conditioner and disconnect power.
(4) Remove the batteries from the remote controller.

the indoor unit

fan

of

inside

The outdoor unit requires periodic maintenance

and cleaning. Do not attempt to do this yourself.
Contact your dealer

the unit.

and

filters.

for

about half a day to

or

service provider.

dry

the

Pre-season inspection

• Check

• Clean the indoor

• Check

• Check
air conditioner has not been used

fh

• Do not touch the metal parts

• Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner.

• When cleaning the unit, first make sure that the

• Do not wash

that

the wiring is not broken

unit

and filters.

that

the air filter is installed.

if

the air outlet

or

in let is blocked after the

off

for

a long time.

Caution

of

the unit when

removing the filter. Injuries can occur

handling sharp metal edges.

to

Exposure

leading to possible electric shock.

power and circuit breaker are tumed

104°F(40°C

it

in

the shade. Do not expose it directly

may

it

water can destroy the insulation,

air

~

shrink.

filter with hot

Shake

off

moisture completely and

water

at more than

or

disconnected.

when

off.

to

the sun,

dry

TROUBLESHOOTING

Til'S

Nonnal

function

of

the

air

conditioner

The following events may occur during normal operation.

1.

Protection

Compressor

• The compressor can't restart for

Anti-cold

• The unit
one

A)

B)

C)

• The indoor

Defrosting

• Frost may
and

•

During

•

The time

the

2. A white

• A white mist may generate due to a large temperature difference
on

of

the

air

conditioner.

protedion

3-4

minutes after it stops.

air

(Cooling and heating models

is

designed not to blew cold air on

of

the following three situations and the set temperature

When

heating

has

just started.

only}

HEAT

mode,

Defrosting.

Low temperature heating.

or

outdoor fan stop running

(Cooling

be

generated on

and heating

humidity is high resulting

this condition air

to

defrost

amount

mist

COOL

of

corning

mode

frost built

in

condRioner

may

vary

out

from

an

indoor environment that

the

outdoor unit during heat cycle when outdoor temperature

in

lower heating efficiency of the air conditioner.

from

up

on

the outdoor unit.

the

when

defrosting

models

only}

will stop heating operation and start defrosting automatically.

4 to 10 minutes according to the outdoor temperature

indoor

unit

has

a high relative

when

has

(Cooling

the indoor heat exchanger

not been

and

between

reached.

heating models only).

air inlet and air outlet

humidity.

• A white mist may generate due to moisture generated from defrosting process when the air

in

conditioner restarts

HEAT

mode

operation after defrosting.

is

is

and

in

low

3.

Low

•

noise

You

of

the

air

conditioner

may hear a low hissing sound

when

It is the sound of the refrigerant flowing or coming

•

You

can also hear a low

running.

'Nhen

This is caused by heat expansion

the temperature is changing.

"squeakR

sound when

• A noise may be heard due to louver restoring to

4.

Dust

is

This

blown

is

a normal condition when

out

from

the

indoor

the

unit.

air conditioner

use of the unit

5. A peculiar

This

smell

is

caused by the indoor unit giving off smells permeated from building material, from furniture,

comes

out

from

the

indoor

or smoke.

6.

The

air

heating

When

indoor

stop

automatically,

when

the

models

conditiooer turns

models only} mode.

temperature

and

indoor

temperature

only)

to

the

set

to

reaches

the

air

point.

FAN

only

the

1emperature

oonditioner

rises

on

COOL

mode from COOL

turns

mode

the compressor

to

a stop.

the

compressor is

and

cold

contraction

its

original position when power

has

not

unit

or

to

setting

FAN

or

only

falls

on

air

mcxle.

on

HEAT

is

running or has just stopped running.

running

of

the plastic parts

been

used for a long time

HEAT (For cooling and

conditioner,

The

compressor

mode

the

(Fa

or

has just stopped

in

is

turned

or

compressor

will

start

cooling

and

the unit

during first

will

again

heating

on.

TROUBLESHOOTING

7.

The air conditioner runs Anti-mildew function after turning

When

conditioner
continue operatil'l] for

off the unit automatically.

8.

Drippil'l) water
relatively
the

9.

Heating mode (For cooli"lg and heating models only)

The
duril'l) heatil'l]
conditioner deaeases

increases
comfortable

supplementary

turning

will

humidity

maximum

air

conditioner

due

temperature

off the unit under COOL(AUTO

run

Anti-mildew

about

may

generate

(relative

air outlet

operation.

to

heatilg devire.

position

draws

larger

in

When

e~:cordingly.

difFerence

can't

function for

30 seconds at

on

the

humidity

and

heat

the

be

TIPS

surfare of the

higher

select

from

wtdoa

At

between

achieved

the

the

than
HIGH

outdoor

same

COOL,

7-10

minutes, if

LOW

fan

indoor

BOOk).

fan

speed.

unit

temperature

time,

indoor

by

and

the

air condtioner,

Adjust

heat loadil'l] of the air

outdoor

off

FORCED

turns

speed,

and

then

unit

when

the

releases I via

falls,

heat

temperature.

the unit.

COOL)

off on

horizontal

drawn

we

and

DRY

HEAT

stop the operation

oooling

suggest

in a high

louver

the

indoor

in

t:7y'

the

conditioner

If

a

you

mocle,

mode,

to

unit

air

use

a

the air

the unit will

and

tum

10.

Auto..ntstart function

• Power failure wring operaion

• For air conditioners without
indicabr

remote
conditioner

on

the

indoor

controler.

restarts

unit

starts

For

air conditioners

automatically

will

stop

the

Auto-restart

flashing.

To

with

with

air

conditioner

feature,

restart

Auto-restart

all

the

previous

when

the

completely.

the

power

operation,

feature,

push

when

settings preserwd

restores,

the

ON/OFF

the

power

the

OPERATION

butbn

restores,

by

the

memory

on

the

the

air

function.

TROUBLESHOOTING

TIPS

Troubleshooting

OPERATION(RUN) indicator
indicators continue flashing.

If

one

of

the following code appears on the

Trouble

Malfunctions

Air

does

display area :

P3 .... , or F1,F2,F3 .......

Fuse

blows frequently

frequently.

objects or water fall into the

Other
Terrible odors are smelled

heard.

are

conditioner

not

start

Power

guide

or

other

EO,E1

,E2,E3 .....

or

Cause

cut

Air

conditioner may have become

Unplugged.
Fuse may have blown.

or

PO,P1

circuit breaker trips

air

or

abnormal sounds

,P2,

conditioner.

The

air

conditioner

continue to run in a safety condition

(depending on

about 1

recovered

disconnect the
connect it in again.
still exists, disconnect the power and
contact the nearest customer service
center.

Stop
disconnect the

nearest customer service center.

Wait for power to

Check that

0 minutes, the

automatically,

the

air

What

receptacle.
Replace

the fuse.

may

stop

operation or

models). Waiting for

fault

may

be

if

not,

po~Aer

and then

If

the

problem

conditioner immediately,

pONer and contact the

should

plug is securely in wall

be

restored.

be

done?

Battery in Remote
have been exhausted.

The

time

you

is

incorrect.

Air

conditioner not

cooling

(Cooling/

room

r.vhile

out

conditioner

Notes:

or

heating

heating

models

If

detailed malfunctions and air conditioner model number.

only)

very

well

air

flowing

from

the

the trouble has not been corrected, please contact a local dealer.

Do

not

Always

Inappropriate temperature
setting.

Air filter is blocked. Clean the

Doors

or

Windows are open.

air

Air inlet

outdoor unit has been blocked.

Compressor 3 minutes
protection has been activated.

attempt

consult

or

outlet

to

repair

an

authorized

controller may

have set with

of

indoor

the

unit

yourself.

service

timer

or

provider.

Replace the battery.

Wait

Set
detailed method please refer to

RUsing

Close

Clear obstructions
restart the unit.

Wait.

or

cancel timer setting.

temperature correctly. For

remote

the

controiR

air

filter.

doors

Be

sure to inform them

or

windONs.
away

section.

first

then

of

the

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