Samsung AQV18UWLX, AQV12UWLN, AQV12UWLX, AQV09UWLX User Manual

AQV09U  Series
AQV12U  Series
AQV18U  Series

Air Conditioner

user & installation manual

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DB98-33747A(1)

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Features of your new air conditioner

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. Beat
the heat with your own air conditioner this summer.

Your new air conditioner not only provides maximum

heating method in the winter with the advanced “Heat
pump” system. “Heat pump” system is 3 times more

so you can further reduce its running cost. Now, meet year­round needs with one air conditioner.

Look for Everywhere

The elegant and harmonious design gives priority
to the esthetics of your space and complements any
of your existing interior décor. With its soft color and
rounded-edge shape, the new air conditioner adds class

functionally and esthetically.

function

function allows you to set a comfortable
sleep temperature while saving energy and having sound
sleep.

SPi (Super plasma ion) function

SPi function generates hydrogen(H) and oxygen(O2) to

attack undesirable air contaminants such as bacteria,
pollen, and odor. It makes you breathe better as if you are
staying around waterfalls, ocean surf, rivers and mountains.

Contents

USING PARTS

Safety precautions ......................................................................... 3

Checking before use ..................................................................... 6

Checking the name of the parts ............................................. 7

Checking the remote controller .............................................. 8

Basic function ................................................................................ 10

Using the Turbo function ......................................................... 12

Using the Smart Saver function ........................................... 15

Using the Quiet function ......................................................... 16

Using the Auto Clean function ............................................. 16

Cleaning the air conditioner .................................................. 17

Maintaining the air conditioner ........................................... 19

Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 20

mode ................................................................... 13

INSTALLATION PARTS

Safety precautions ...................................................................... 21

Choosing the installation location ...................................... 22

Accessories ..................................................................................... 25

Fixing the installation plate .................................................... 26

Connecting the assembly cable ........................................... 27

alling and connecting the assembly

Inst

pipe of the indoor unit ............................................................. 29

Purging the indoor unit ........................................................... 30

Cutting or extending the pipe .............................................. 30

Installing and connecting the

drain hose of the indoor unit ................................................. 31

Changing direction of the drain hose ............................... 32

Installing and connecting the

drain hose of the outdoor unit ............................................. 33

Purging the connected pipes ................................................ 33

Performing the gas leak tests ................................................ 36

Fixing the indoor unit in place .............................................. 37

Fixing the outdoor unit in place ........................................... 37

Final check and trial operation .............................................. 38

Pump down procedure

(when removing the product) .............................................. 38

How to connect your extended power cables .............. 39

............................................ 12

.......................................................... 14

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.

Correct Disposal of This Product

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(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. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be
disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working li
disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government
can take these items for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should
not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

fe. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste

ce, for details of where and how they

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USING PARTS

Safety precautions

Before using your new air conditioner, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to safely and

online at www.samsung.com.

Important safety symbols and precautions:

WARNING

CAUTION

FOR INSTALLATION

appliance only. In addition, do not use an extension cord.



Sharing a wall socket with other applian ces using a power strip or extending the power cord may result in electric shock or fire.



Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or fire.



If the voltage/frequency/rated current condition is di erent, it may cause fire.



Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, explosion, problems with the product, or injury.

Install a switch and circuit breaker dedicated to the air conditioner.



Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.



Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

location, in a location exposed to direct sunlight and water (rain drops). Do not install this appliance in a location where
gas may leak.



This may result in electric shock or fire.

Never install the outdoor unit in a location such as on a high external wall where it could fall.



If the outdoor unit falls, it may result in injury, death or property damage.

This appliance must be properly grounded. Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.



Failu re to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or other problems with the product.



Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly and make sure that it is in accordance with local and

national codes.

FOR INSTALLATION

This appliance should be positioned in such a way that it is accessible to the power plug.



Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.



Failing to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise, or problems with the product.

Install the draining hose properly so that water is drained correctly.



Failing to do so may result in water overflowing and property damage.

When installing the outdoor unit, make sure to connect the draining hose so that draining is performed correctly.



The water generated during the heating operation by the outdoor unit may overflow and result in property damage.

In particular, in winter, if a block of ice falls, it may result in injury, death or property damage.

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.

Follow directions.

Unplug the power plug from the
wall socket.

Do NOT attempt. Do NOT disassemble.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.

WARNING

CAUTION

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Safety precautions

FOR POWER SUPPLY

WARNING

Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and contact points using a dry cloth
on a regular basis.



Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth.



Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.



If you plug the power plug into the socket in the opposite direction, the electric wires within the cable may be damaged and

this may result in electric shock or fire.

When the appliance or power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service center.

socket.



This may result in electric shock or fire.

Do not pull the power cord, when unplugging the power plug.



Unplug the power plug by holding the plug.



Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord. Do not twist or tie the power cord. Do not hook the power cord over a
metal object, place a heavy object on the power cord, insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord
into the space behind the appliance.



This may result in electric shock or fire.

FOR POWER SUPPLY

CAUTION

When not using the air conditioner for a long period of time or during a thunder/lightning storm, cut the power at the
circuit breaker.



Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

FOR USING



Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

WARNING

If the appliance generates a strange noise, a burning smell or smoke, unplug the power plug immediately and contact
your nearest service center.



Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate immediately without touching the power plug. Do
not touch the appliance or power cord.



Do not use a ventilating fan.



A spark may result in an explosion or fire.

To reinstall the air conditioner, please contact your nearest service center.



Failing to do so may result in problems with the product, water leakage, electric shock, or fire.



A delivery service for the product is not provided. If you reinstall the product in another location, additional construction

expenses and an installation fee will be charged.



Especially, when you wish to install the product in an unusual location such as in an industrial area or near the seaside where it is

exposed to the salt in the air, please contact your nearest service center.

Do not touch the power plug or the circuit breaker with wet hands.



This may result in electric shock.



Plugging the power plug into the wall outlet or turning the air conditioner on from the circuit breaker may cause a spark and

result in electric shock or fire.

After unpacking the air conditioner, keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials
can be dangerous to children.



If a child places a bag over its head, it may result in suffocation.



Take special care that children do not injure themselves by inserting their fingers into the product.



This may result in electric shock or burns.



Take special care that children do not injure themselves by inserting their fingers into the product.

Do not strike or pull the air conditioner with excessive force.



This may result in fire, injury, or problems with the product.

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FOR USING

WARNING

Do not place an object near the outdoor unit that allows children to climb onto the machine.



This may result in children seriously injuring themselves.



Since this may be dangerous due to a lack of oxygen, Open a window at least once an hour.

If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance, cut the power by unplugging the power plug and



Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.



Do not use any fuse (such as cooper, steel wire, etc.)other than the standard fuse.



Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.

FOR USING

CAUTION

Do not place objects or devices under the indoor unit.



Water dripping from the indoor unit may result in fire or property damage.

Check that the installation frame of the outdoor unit is not broken at least once a year.



Failing to do so may result in injury, death or property damage.

Max current is measured according to IEC standard for safety and current is measured according to ISO standard for

Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes,
chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.



This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.

Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.



This may result in electric shock.

Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance.



As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock, fire or problems with the product.

Do not drink the water from the air conditioner.



The water may be harmful to humans.

Do not apply a strong impact to the remote controller and do not disassemble the remote controller.

ot touch the pipes connected with the product.

Do n



This may result in burns or injury.

Do not use this air conditioner to preserve precision equipment, food, animals, plants or cosmetics, or for any other
unusual purposes.



This may result in property damage.



This may result in harm to humans, animals or plants.

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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.

FOR CLEANING

WARNING

Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it. Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the
appliance.



This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock or fire.

Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the air conditioner from the wall socket and wait until the fan stops.



Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

FOR CLEANING

CAUTION

Take care when cleaning the surface of the heat exchanger of the outdoor unit since it has sharp edges.



To avoid cutting your fingers, wear thick cotton gloves when cleaning it.

Do not clean the inside of the air conditioner by yourself.



For cleaning inside the appliance, contact your nearest service center.



When cleaning the internal filter, refer to the descriptions in the ‘Cleaning the air conditioner’ section.



Failure to do may result in damage, electric shock or fire.

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Checking before use

Operation ranges

The table below indicates the temperature and humidity ranges the air conditioner can be operated within. Refer to the

Mode

Cooling

Heating

Dry



If the air conditioner operates in cooling mode for long period of time in high humidity area, dew may be formed.



If the outdoor temperature goes down to -5°C, heating capacity may decrease as much as 60%~70% of

Indoor

temperature

16˚C -10˚C~46˚C

~32˚C

27˚C or less

16˚C -10˚C~46˚C~32˚C

Outdoor

temperature

-15˚C~24˚C

Indoor

humidity

Relative

humidity

80% or less

-

-

Remark

AQV09/12U**, AQV18U**

AQV09/12U**, AQV18U**

AQV09/12U**, AQV18U**

Maintaining your air conditioner

Internal protections via the unit control system



This internal protection operates if an internal fault occurs in the air conditioner.

Type Description

Against cold air

De-ice cycle

Protect compressor

The air conditioner does not start operating immediately to protect the compressor of the
outdoor unit after it has been started.

• 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.

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Checking the name of the parts

Main parts

Room temperature

(up and down)

sensor

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Air intake

Display

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Timer/Auto Clean indic

indicator

SPi

ator

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Checking the remote controller

• Point the remote controller towards the remote controller receiver of the indoor unit.

• When you properly press the button on the remote controller, you will hear beep sound from the indoor unit and a transmit

indicator(

Remote controller buttons

Increase/Decrease the temperature by 1˚C.

Auto clean function – Dry inside of the indoor

) appears on the remote controller display.

SPi : Set the SPi function on/off

Less energy usage makes your space

cool between the temperature range

Operate in auto fan speed to

unit to get rid of odor.

SPi

Smart Saver

of 24°C~30°C.

Turbo

cool quickly

Temp hr. + -

On Timer

Set the On Timer on.

Set the current time

Use 2ndfunction

Auto Clean

Power

Mode

Set one of the 5 operating modes
(see pages 10~11 for instructions).

Quiet

Reduce noise generated from an indoor unit
during operation.

Air swing

automatically up and down.

.

hr. min.

Filter
Reset

Display

Time Set

Auto
Clean

Fan min.

such as Auto/Low/Medium/High.

Filter Reset

This Button doesn’t have any function.

However Beep sound will come out.

S

et the mode on.

Set/Cancel

Set/Cancel the timer/ mode.

• When you press [2ndF] button, the indicator will be displayed on the remote controller and you can change
the functions on the remote controller as listed below.

On

 Time Set

Timer

If you select the function under the button while the function of the button is switched by 2

nd

the 2

F function is canceled.

• Make sure that the water does not get to the remote controller.

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nd

F button,

Remote controller display

SPi indicator

Turbo indicator

Quiet indicator

Smart Saver indicator

2ndF indicator

Set temperature indicator

On Timer indicator

indicator

Time indicator

Operation mode
indicator
Low battery indicator

Transm

it indicator

Air swing indicator
Fan speed indicator

Auto (Turbo)

Low

Medium

High

Battery changing time

When the battery is exhausted, ( ) will be displayed in the remote controller display. When the icon appears, change the
batteries. The remote controller requires two 1.5V AAA type batteries.

Storing the remote controller

When you do not use the remote controller for long time, remove the batteries from the remote controller and store it.

Inserting the batteries

1. Push the lever as arrow
indicates on the rear side of the
remote controller and pull up.

2. Insert two AAA batteries.

Check and match the “+” and “-”

signs accordingly. Make sure you
have inserted the batteries in
correct position.

3. Close the cover by place it back to its
original position.

You should hear click sound when the cover is

locked properly.

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are in the same space.

• If other electrical products operate by the remote controller, call your nearest contact center.

Correct disposal of batteries in this product

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.)

This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at
the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery
the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66.
If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment.

To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local,
free battery return system.

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contains mercury, cadmium or lead above

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Basic function

Basic operation is an operation mode that can be selected by pressing the Mode button.

Auto

In Auto mode, the air conditioner will automatically set the temperature and fan speed depending on the room temperature
detected by the room temperature.

• If using a multi system, in Auto operation, the system selects a temperature setting and an appropriate operation mode
(COOL or HEAT) based on the room temperature at the start of the operation.

Cool

In Coo

l mode, the air conditioner will cool your room. You can adjust the temperature and the fan speed to feel cooler in hot

season.

• If current outside temperatures are much higher than the selected indoor temperature, it may take time to bring the inner
temperature to the desired coolness.

• Quiet mode(

Dry

, ) makes the noise quieter during operating the indoor unit in the Cool mode.

Dry mode makes the air feel refreshing in a humid climate.

operating at lower or higher temperature than the remote controller set temperature.
To activate the Dry mode, remote set temperature must be lower than indoor room temperature.

Fan

Fan mode can be selected to ventilate your room. Fan mode will be helpful to refresh the stale air in your room.

Heat

The air conditioner heats as well as cools. Warm your room with this versatile appliance in the cold of winter.

• Fan may not operate for about 3~5 minutes at the beginning to prevent any cold blasts while the air conditioner is
warming up.

• Quiet mode(

• Since the air conditioner heats the room by taking heat energy from outdoor air, the heating capacity may decrease when

outdoor temperature is extremely low.
Use an additional heating appliance in combination with the air conditioner if you feel the air conditioner heats

, ) makes the noise quieter during operating the indoor unit in the Heat mode.

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Press the button to turn on the air conditioner.

Press the

• Each time you press the Mode button, the mode will change in order of Auto, Cool, Dry, Fan and Heat.

Press the

Auto
Cool

Dry
Fan

Heat

Press the

Auto You can adjust the desired temperature by 1°C within the range of 16°C~30°C.
Cool You can adjust the desired temperature by 1°C within the range of 16°C~30°C.

Dry You can adjust the desired temperature by 1°C within the range of 18°C~30°C.
Fan Temperature adjustment is not possible.

Heat You can adjust the desired temperature by 1°C within the range of 16°C~30°C.

button to set the operating mode.

button to set the desired fan speed.

min.

(Auto)

(Auto), (Low), (Med),

(Auto)

(Low), (Med),

(Auto), (Low), (Med),

button to adjust the temperature.

hr.

(High)

AM AM AMAMAM

(High)

(High)

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• Air can be adjusted manually.(see page 12 for instructions.)

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Press the Air swing



button on the remote controller.

circulate the air.



Press the Air swing
direction in a constant position.

AM

position you prefer.

Blade pin lever

There is a potential risk of personal injury when the unit is
mishandled.

Using the Turbo function

Smart
Saver

AM

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Press the Turbo button on the remote controller during Cool mode.



Turbo indicator appears on the remote controller display and the air conditioner
operates in Turbo function for 30 minutes.

Press the Turbo button once again.Cancel

.edom looC ni elbaliava ylno si noitcnuf obruT •

eht sserp uoy fI • Mode button while the Turbo function is on, it will cancel

the function.

.noitcnuf siht gnisu elihw detsujda eb tonnac deeps naF/erutarepmeT •