Kelvinator KSV25CRF, KSV35CRF, KSV70CRF, KSV25HRF, KSV35HRF User Manual

Inverter Air Conditioner

User Manual

KSV25CRF, KSV35CRF, KSV70CRF,

KSV25HRF, KSV35HRF, KSV52HRF,

KSV70HRF, KSV80HRF

Refrigerant R32

ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS

R300 refrigerant warning

Congratulations Contents

Congratulations and thank you for choosing our Inverter split
system room air conditioner. We are sure you will find
your new air conditioner a pleasure to use. Before you use the air
conditioner, we recommend that you read through
the entire user manual, which provides the description of
the air conditioner and its functions.

To avoid the risks that are always present when you use an electrical
appliance, it is important that the air conditioner
is installed correctly and that you read the safety instructions
carefully to avoid misuse and hazards.

We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet
for future reference and pass it on to any future owners.

After unpacking the air conditioner please check it is not damaged.
If in doubt, do not use the air conditioner but
contact your local Electrolux Customer Care Centre.

environment

Information on disposal for users

• Most of the packing materials are recyclable.
Please dispose of those materials through your local
recycling depot or by placing them in appropriate collection
containers.

• If you wish to discard this air conditioner, please contact your
local authorities and ask for the correct method
of disposal.

Safety Instructions

Warnings .......................................................................................... 3

Prior to operation ............................................................................ 4

Product description

Diagram ............................................................................................ 5

Indoor display unit .......................................................................... 6

Remote control ................................................................................7

First use ............................................................................................ 9

How to operate the air conditioner

Automatic operation ..................................................................... 10

Cooling/Heating/Fan only operation ......................................... 10

Dehumidifying operation ............................................................. 10

Setting the clock............................................................................11

Timer operation ............................................................................ 12

Eco operation ................................................................................ 13

Emergency operation ................................................................... 15

Operating temperature ................................................................ 15

Maintenance

Cleaning the filters ........................................................................ 16

Operating tips

Operation tips ............................................................................... 18

Troubleshooting tips ..................................................................... 19

R32 refrigerant warning

This unit uses refrigerant R32 and must be disposed of by a
licensed refrigeration mechanic with knowledge of appropriate
gas reclamation methods.

Warranty

Warranty instructions .................................................................... 23

2 Contents

WARNING

Safety instructions

WARNING

WARNING

TIPS & INFORMATION

ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS

WARNING

Meanings of symbols used in this manual are shown below:

warning

warning

This symbol indicates information concerning your personal safety

caution

This symbol indicates information on how to avoid damaging
the appliance

important

This symbol indicates tips and information about
use of the appliance

environment

This symbol indicates tips and information about economical and
ecological use of the appliance

This symbol indicates always do this

This symbol indicates never to do this

caution

• Contact an authorised installer for installation of this unit.

• Contact an authorised service technician for repair or
maintenance of this unit.

• The socket outlet required to supply power must be connected
and commissioned by a licensed contractor.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the air conditioner.

• If the power cord is to be replaced, replacement work shall be
performed by authorised personnel only.

• Installation work must be performed in accordance with the
national wiring standards and the electricity suppliers service
rules by authorised personnel only.

• If the system is to be moved to another location or disposed
of, only a suitably qualified person is permitted to undertake
such work.

• Take care not to catch fingers on the fan blade when adjusting
vertical louvres.

• This air conditioner uses R32 refrigerant.

How to properly use and maintain your air conditioner

Just a little preventative care on your part can save you a great deal
of time and money over the life of your air conditioner. You'll find
many answers to common problems in the chart of troubleshooting
tips on pg19. If you review the chart of Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call for service.

Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting
process or to clean, other than those recommended
by the manufacturer.

Do not store the appliance in a room with continuously
operating ignition sources (for example open flames,
an operating electric heater or an operating gas
appliance with a continuously lit pilot flame).

Do not pierce or burn.

Be aware that the refrigerant may be odourless.

Ensure the unit is properly connected to the power.

Excess heat generation caused by incorrect
connection may result in an electric shock or fire.

Do not operate or stop the unit by switching on or
off at the power source.

This may cause an electric shock or fire due to excess
heat generation.

Do not damage or use an unspecified power cord.

This may cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not modify power cord length or share the outlet
with other appliances.

This may cause an electric shock or fire due to excess
heat generation.

Do not operate with wet hands or in damp environment.

This may cause an electric shock.

Do not direct airflow at room occupants only.

This could damage your health.

Always ensure that the unit is correctly earthed.

No earthing may cause electric shock.

Do not allow water to run into electric parts.

It may cause failure of the unit or electric shock.

Always install circuit breaker and a dedicated power
circuit.

Improper installation may cause fire and electric shock.

Disconnect the power if strange sounds, smells,
or smoke come from the unit.

It may cause fire and electric shock.

Do not drink water drained from air conditioner.

It contains contaminants and could make you sick.

Do not open the unit during operation.

It may cause electric shock.

Use correctly rated circuit breaker or fuse.

There is risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not use the power cord close to heating appliances.

It may cause fire and electric shock.

Do not use the power cord near flammable gas or
combustibles, such as gasoline, benzene, thinner, etc.

It may cause an explosion or fire.

Ventilate room before operating air conditioner if
there is a gas leakage from another appliance.

It may cause explosion, fire and burns.

Do not disassemble or modify unit.

It may cause failure and electric shock.

3

WARNING

Safety instructions

caution

When the air filter is to be removed, do not touch
the metal parts of the unit.
It may cause an injury.

Do not clean the air conditioner with water.
Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation.
It may cause an electric shock.

Ventilate the room well when used together with
a stove, etc.
An oxygen shortage may occur.

Prior to Operation

1. Contact an installation specialist for installation.

2. Plug in the power plug properly.

3. Do not use a damaged or non-standard power cord.

4. Do not share the same outlet with other appliances.

5. Do not use an extension cord.

6. Do not start/stop operation by plugging /unplugging
the power cord.

Usage

Do not put a pet or house plant where it will be
exposed to direct air flow.

This could injure the pet or plant.

Do not use for special purposes.

Do not use this air conditioner to preserve precision
devices, food, pets, plants, and art objects. It may
cause deterioration of quality, etc.

Stop operation and close the window in storm
or hurricane.

Operation with windows open may allow rain inside,
soaking carpets and furniture.

Do not place obstacles around air-inlets or inside of
air-outlet.

It may cause failure of appliance or accident.

Turn off at the main power switch if the unit will not
be used for a long period of time.

It may cause failure of the unit or fire.

Do not use strong detergent such as wax or thinner.
Use a soft cloth for cleaning.

Appearance may be deteriorated due to change of
product colour or scratching of its surface.

Ensure that the installation bracket of the outdoor
appliance is not damaged due to prolonged exposure.

If bracket is damaged, the unit may fall and damage
may occur.

1. Exposure to direct airflow to occupants, pets or plants for an
extended period of time could be hazardous to your health.

2. Due to the possibility of oxygen deficiency, ventilate
the room when used together with stoves or other heating
devices.

3. Do not use this air conditioner for non-specified special
purposes ( e.g. preserving precision devices, food, pets, plants,
and art objects). Usage in such a manner could harm your
property.

Cleaning and maintenance

1. Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the
filter. Injuries can occur when handling sharp metal edges.

2. Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner. Exposure
to water can destroy the insulation, leading to possible electric
shock.

3. When cleaning the unit, first make sure that the power and
circuit breaker are turned off.

Service

For repair and maintenance, contact your authorised
service dealer.

Always insert the filters securely. Clean filter once
every two weeks.

Operation without filters may cause failure.

Do not place heavy object on the power cord and
take care so that the cord is not compressed.

There is danger of fire or electric shock.

Use caution when unpacking and installing.
Sharp edges could cause injury.

If water enters the unit, turn the unit off and
disconnect the power, contact a qualified
service technician.

Hold the plug by the head of the power plug when
taking it out.

Failure to do so may cause electric shock and
damage.

4 Important safety instructions

Product Description

Indoor unit

3

Outdoor unit

Air inlet

(side)

2

Air inlet

1

12

4

5

Air outlet

6

7

8

11

Air inlet

(rear)

10

Air outlet

1. Front panel

2. Digital display

3. Air filter (behind the dust filter)

4. Pre-dust filter

5. Horizontal louvres

6. Vertical louvres

7. Manual control button

8. Remote control

9

13

14

9. Remote control holder

10. Refrigerant pipe (if applicable)

11. Drain hose (if applicable)

12 Power cable (if applicable)

13 Mounting plate

14 Connecting cable (if applicable)

NOTE: All the pictures in this manual are for explanation purpose
only. Your air conditioner may be slightly different. The actual shape
shall prevail.

5Product description

Indoor display unit

WARNING

TIPS & INFORMATION

• When the remote control sends out a signal, the symbol

will blink for about 1 second on the display of the
remote control.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1. I feel indicator

Lights when the 'I feel' function is activated.

2. Turbo indicator

Lights when the 'TURBO' function is activated.

3. Eco (economy) indicator

Lights when the 'ECO' function is activated.

4. Temperature indicator

Displays the temperature settings when the

air conditioner is in operation.

5. Timer indicator

Lights when the 'TIMER' function is set to
ON or OFF.

6. Swing indicator

Lights when the 'SWING' function is activated.

7. Signal receiver

Receives signal from the remote control.

Remote control

Location of the remote control

caution

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

• Prevent any liquid from entering the remote control.
Do not expose the remote control to direct sunlight
or heat.

• If the infrared signal receiver on the indoor unit is exposed to
direct sunlight, the air conditioner may not function properly.
Use curtains to prevent the sunlight from falling on the receiver.

• If other electrical appliances react to the remote control, either
move these appliances or consult your local dealer.

Replacing batteries

The remote control uses two AAA dry cell batteries.

1. Slide the cover of the battery compartment off according to
the arrow direction, then replace the old batteries with new
ones.

2. Insert the new batteries making sure that the (+) and (-) of the
batteries are installed correctly.

3. Reattach the cover by sliding it back into position. The remote
control clock will need to be reset after replacing the batteries.

NOTE: Do not dispose batteries as unsorted municipal waste.
Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is
necessary.

• Keep the remote control where its signal can reach the receiver
of the indoor unit (a distance of up to 8m is allowed).

• When you select the timer operation, the remote control
automatically transmits a signal to the indoor unit at the
specified time.

• If you keep the remote control in a position that hinders proper
signal transmission, a time lag of up to 15 minutes may occur.

up to 8 metres

important

• When changing batteries use only new and matching
batteries, otherwise, it may cause problems with the remote
control.

• If the remote control is not used for a long time, remove the
batteries as old batteries may leak or corrode and damage
the remote control.

• The battery life during normal use is about six months.

• If the remote control does not operate normally, please
remove and refit the batteries. If abnormal operation
continues, replace with new batteries.

6 Indoor display unit

Remote control

6. X-Fan Function

Press the X-FAN button to activate the X-FAN function.

After the unit is turned off, the indoor fan will continue to
operate for 2 minutes to remove all moisture from the indoor
unit and prevent bacteria and mildew from growing.

7. TIMER ON Button

2

1 3

4

5

7

8

9

10

6

13

11

12

14

1. ON/OFF Button

Push this button to start or stop operation.

Mode

2.

Each time you push the button, a mode is selected in a

MODE Select Button

sequence that goes from AUTO, DEHUMIDIFY, FAN, COOL
and HEAT, as the following figure indicates

Press this button to set the start time.

8. TIMER OFF Button

Press this button to set the stop time.

9. SWING Button

Press this button, the louver will swing up and down

automatically. Press again to cancel it and the louver will stay at
its last position.

10. I feel Button

Press the button to enable or disable the I FEEl function. If the

I FEEl function is enabled, the I FEEl symbol will be shown.
If the I FEEl symbol is enabled, the remote control will send
the ambient temperature to the main unit every 10 minutes or
when you press one of the buttons.

NOTE: The I feel feature is not available under DRY and FAN

mode Shifting the operating mode or turning off the unit will
cancel the I feel feature automatically. The remote control
needs to be within 8m reach of the indoor unit for the I feel
mode to work appropriately.

11. CONTROL Buttons

AUTO

DEHUMIDIFY

FAN

COOL

HEAT

NOTE: Cooling Only models have no HEAT mode.

Light

3.

LIGHT Button

Press this button to switch the indicating lights of the indoor

unit ON or OFF. The normal condition at start up is ON.

4. FAN Button

By pressing this button, Auto, Low, Medium and High speed

can be progressively selected. When the unit is turned on,
Auto fan speed is the default.

In DEHUMIDIFY mode, the fan speed is fixed at Low speed.

5. TURBO Button

Press this button in COOL or HEAT mode to put the fan into

the high speed Turbo mode and the air conditioner will work at
maximum power. Press again to cancel this function.

Press the button to increase the temperature setting.

Press the

button to decrease the temperature setting.

In Timer On/Off or Clock functions, use these buttons to adjust

the timer or set the clock.

12. CLOCK Button

Press this button and the Clock symbol will blink.
You can press Control buttons and to set the time you want.

13. TEMP (Temperature) Button

Press this button to change the Indoor Unit temperature

Display between Set temperature and Room temperature.
Remote controller display will always display Set temperature.

When the symbol

temperature.

When the symbol

Room temperature.

is shown, the indoor unit displays the Set

is shown, the indoor unit displays the

7Using the remote control

Remote control display indicator

14. ECO (Economy) Button

Press this button to go into the Energy-Saving operating

mode. Press it again to cancel. This function is ideal for
maintaining a comfortable sleeping temperature.

9. Fan Speed Display

Displays the selected fan speed in the following sequence:

LOW MEDIUM HIGH

1
2

10
3
4
5

6

7

13

14

8

1. Transmission Indicator

Displays when the remote control transmits signals to the

indoor unit.

2. TURBO Display

Displays when TURBO function is active.

3. I FEEL Display

Displays when the I FEEL function is active.

4. ECO Display

Displays when ECO function is active.

9

11

12

and AUTO. In Auto speed, only the symbol is displayed.

10. SWING Display

Displays when the Swing function is selected.

11. X-Fan Display

Displays when the X-Fan function is activated by X-Fan button.

12. Temperature Display

Displays the room or set temperature in °C or ºF.

No display in Fan mode.

13. TIME Display

Displays the Clock time (must be set) and/or the on/off time of

the timer.

14. MODE Display

Displays the current operation mode, including

Auto (

Heat (

NOTE: The Cool model does not offer a Heating option.

1. Ensure the unit is plugged in and power is available.

2. Be sure the batteries are inserted correctly in the remote

), Dehumidify ( ), Fan ( ), Cool ( ) and

).

5. ACTIVE PLASMA Display (Active Plasma models
only)

Displays when ACTIVE PLASMA function is selected. This

function is not available for this range of air conditioners.

6. Room Temperature Display

Displays when the temperature shown on the LCD screen is

room temperature. It can be switched on/off by pressing the
TEMP button.

7. Programmed TEMPERATURE Display

Lights up when the remote control displays the set

temperature. It can be switched on/off by pressing the TEMP
button.

8. TIMER ON/OFF Display

Displays when the Timer On/Off function is activated.

8 Using the remote control