Samsung AQV24UWCN, AQV30UWCX User Manual

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Featuresofyournewairconditioner

Contents

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

Cost Efficient System

Your new air conditioner not only provides maximum cooling power in the summer, but also can be an efficient heating method in the winter with the advanced“Heat pump”system.“Heat pump”system is 3 times more efficient compare to the other electrical heating appliance, 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 to any room. Enjoy what your air conditioner offers both 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.

(AQV30Uhas no this function.)

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USING PARTS
Safety precautions.......................................................................................	3
Checking before use...................................................................................	6
Checking the name of the parts...........................................................	7
Checking the remote controller............................................................	8
Basic function................................................................................................	10
Adjusting the air flow direction.............................................................	12
Using the Turbo function.........................................................................	12
mode.......................................................................................	13
Setting the Current time...........................................................................	14
Setting the On/Off timer..........................................................................	14
Using the Smart Saver function............................................................	16
Using the SPi function ..............................................................................	16
Using the Auto Clean function..............................................................	17
Using the Quiet function..........................................................................	17
Cleaning the air conditioner...................................................................	18
Maintaining the air conditioner............................................................	20
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................	21
INSTALLATION PARTS
Safety precautions.......................................................................................	23
Choosing the installation location.......................................................	24
Accessories......................................................................................................	27
Fixing the installation plate.....................................................................	28
Connecting the assembly cable............................................................	29
Installing and connecting the assembly pipe of the indoor unit.........	31
Purging the indoor unit............................................................................	32
Cutting or extending the pipe...............................................................	32
Installing and connecting the drain hose of the indoor unit................	33
Changing direction of the drain hose................................................	34
Installing and connecting the drain hose of the outdoor unit.............	35
Purging the connected pipes.................................................................	35
Performing the gas leak tests.................................................................	38
Fixing the indoor unit in place...............................................................	39
Fixing the outdoor unit in place............................................................	39
Final Check and Trial Operation............................................................	40
Pump down procedure (when removing the product).............	40
How to connect your extended power cables...............................	41

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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 efficiently operate the extensive features and functions of your new appliance.

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:

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

CAUTION 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.

FOR INSTALLATION

WARNING

Plug the power cord into a wall socket with the power specifications of the product or higher and use the socket for this appliance only. In addition, do not use an extension cord.

Sharing a wall socket with other appliances 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 different, it may cause fire.

The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company.

 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.

Fix the outdoor unit firmly so that the electric part of the outdoor unit is not exposed.

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

Do not install this appliance near a heater, inflammable material. Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty 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.

Failure 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

CAUTION

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.

Install your appliance on a level and hard floor that can support its weight.

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.

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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.

Plug the power plug into the wall socket in the right direction so that the cord runs towards the floor.

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.

Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord or loose wall 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

WARNING

If the appliance is flooded, please contact your nearest service center.

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

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.

Do not unplug the power plug or turn the air conditioner off with the circuit breaker while it is operating.

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.

Do not insert your fingers or foreign substances into the outlet when the air conditioner is operating.

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

Do not touch the air flow blade with your hands or fingers during the heating operation.

This may result in electric shock or burns.

Do not insert your fingers or foreign substances into the air inlet/outlet of the air conditioner.

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.

Do not use this air conditioner for long periods of time in badly ventilated locations or near infirm people.

 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 turning the circuit breaker off and then contact your nearest service center.

 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 energy efficiency.

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. Do not touch the pipes connected with the product.

 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.

Avoid directly exposing humans, animals or plants from the air flow from the air conditioner for long periods of time.

 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 table for efficient use.

Mode	Indoor temperature	Outdoor temperature	Indoor humidity
Cooling	16˚C~32˚C	-10˚C~46˚C	Relative humidity 80% or less
Heating	27˚C or less	-15˚C~24˚C	-
Dry	18˚C~32˚C	-10˚C~46˚C	-

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 specified capacity according to the using conditions.

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	The internal fan will be off to against cold air when the heat pump is heating.
	De-ice cycle	The internal fan will be off to against cold air when the heat pump is heating.
	Anti-protection of	The compressor will be off to protect internal battery when the air conditioner operates
	internal battery	in Cool mode.
	Protect compressor	The air conditioner does not start operating immediately to protect the compressor of the
		outdoor unit after it has been started.

• IftheheatpumpisoperatinginHeatmode,De-icecycleisactuatedtoremovefrostfromanoutdoorunitthatmay

have deposited at low temperatures.

The internal fan is switched off automatically and restarted only after the de-ice cycle is completed.

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Checking the name of the parts

Your air conditioner may slightly look different from illustration shown above depending on your model.

Main parts

Room temperature sensor

Air filter(under the panel)

Air flow blade (up and down)

Blade pin lever

Air flow blade (left and right)

Display

AQV09/12/18/24U	AQV30U
Remote control receiver	Remote control receiver
Operation indicator	Operation indicator
Timer indicator	Timer indicator
SPi indicator	Smart Saver indicator
Power button	Power button

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Checking the remote controller

•Pointtheremotecontrollertowardstheremotecontrollerreceiveroftheindoorunit.

•Whenyouproperlypressthebuttonontheremotecontroller,youwillhearbeepsoundfromtheindoorunitandatransmit indicator()appearsontheremotecontrollerdisplay.

Remote controller buttons

Remote controller display

SPi

SettheSPi functionon/off.

(AQV30Uhasnothisfunction.)

Smart Saver

Lessenergyusagemakesyourspace coolbetweenthetemperaturerangeof

24°C~30°C.

Turbo

Operateinautofanspeedtocoolquickly.

Temp + -

Increase/Decreasethetemperatureby1˚C.

Auto Clean

Autocleanfunction–Dryinsideofthe

indoorunittogetridofodor.

Display off

(Hasnothisfunction.)

OnTimer

SettheOnTimeron.

OffTimer

SettheOffTimeron.

Time set

Setthecurrenttime.

Power

Turnon/offtheairconditioner.

Mode

Setoneofthe5operatingmodes (seepages10~11forinstructions).

Quiet

Reducenoisegeneratedfromanindoor unitduringoperation.

Air swing

Activate/Deactivateairflowblade movementautomaticallyupanddown.

Fan	
	

Adjusthowmuchairflowsthroughtheair conditionerwiththe4differentfanspeeds

suchasAuto/Low/Medium/High.

Filter Reset

(Hasnothisfunction.)

Setthe	modeon.
Set /Cancel

Cancelthetimer/mode.

2ndF

Switchthefunctionofthebuttononthe remotecontroller.

• Whenyoupress[2ndF]button,the indicatorwillbedisplayedontheremotecontrollerand youcanchange

thefunctionsontheremotecontrolleraslistedbelow. OnTimerTimeSetfunction.

Ifyouselectthefunctionunderthebuttonwhilethefunctionofthebuttonisswitchedby2ndFbutton, the2ndFfunctioniscanceled.

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Remote controller display

	Quiet indicator		Operation mode
	Turbo indicator
	SPi indicator		indicator
	(AQV30Uhasnothisfunction.)		Low battery indicator
	Smart Saver indicator		Transmit indicator
	2ndF indicator		Air swing indicator
	Set temperature indicator		Fan speed indicator
	On Timer indicator		Auto(Turbo)
	Off Timer indicator		Low
	indicator	Time indicator	Medium
			High

Battery changing time

Whenthebatteryisexhausted,()willbedisplayedintheremotecontrollerdisplay.Whentheiconappears,changethe batteries.Theremotecontrollerrequirestwo1.5VAAAtypebatteries.

Storing the remote controller

Whenyoudonotusetheremotecontrollerforlongtime,removethebatteriesfromtheremotecontrollerandstoreit.

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.	3. Close the cover by place it back to its
Checkandmatchthe“+”and“-”	original position.
signsaccordingly.Makesureyou	Youshouldhearclicksoundwhenthecoveris
haveinsertedthebatteriesin	lockedproperly.
correctposition.

• Thesignalmaynotbereceivedwellofelectroniclightingstylefluorescentlampssuchasinverterfluorescentlamps

areinthesamespace.

• Ifotherelectricalproductsoperatebytheremotecontroller,callyournearestcontactcenter.

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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.

Cool

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

•Ifcurrentoutsidetemperaturesaremuchhigherthantheselectedindoortemperature,itmaytaketimetobringtheinner temperature to the desired coolness.

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

Dry

The air conditioner in Dry mode acts like a dehumidifier by removing moisture from the indoor air. Dry mode makes the air feel refreshing in a humid climate.

To maximize the dehumidification capacity during the Dry operation, the air conditioner could be operating at lower or higher temperature than the remote controller set temperature.

To activate the Dry mode, remote set temperature should 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.

•Fanmaynotoperateforabout3~5minutesatthebeginningtopreventanycoldblastswhiletheairconditioneris warming up.

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

•Sincetheairconditionerheatstheroombytakingheatenergyfromoutdoorair,theheatingcapacitymaydecreasewhen outdoor temperature is extremely low.

Use an additional heating appliance in combination with the air conditioner if you feel the air conditioner heats insufficiently.

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Press the button to turn on the air conditioner.

Press the button to set the operating mode.

• EachtimeyoupresstheMode button,themodewillchangeinorderofAuto,Cool,Dry,FanandHeat.

	Press the	button to set the desired fan speed.
	Auto		(Auto)
	Cool		(Auto),	(Low),	(Med),	(High)
	Dry		(Auto)
	Fan		(Low),	(Med),	(High)
	Heat		(Auto),	(Low),	(Med),	(High)

	Press the		button to adjust the temperature.
	Auto			Youcanadjustthedesiredtemperatureby1°Cwithintherangeof16°C~30°C.
	Cool			Youcanadjustthedesiredtemperatureby1°Cwithintherangeof16°C~30°C.
	Dry			Youcanadjustthedesiredtemperatureby1°Cwithintherangeof18°C~30°C.
	Fan			Temperatureadjustmentisnotpossible.
	Heat			Youcanadjustthedesiredtemperatureby1°Cwithintherangeof16°C~30°C.

• Airflowcanbeadjustedmanually.(seepage12forinstructions.)

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Adjusting the air flow direction

Air flow can be directed to your desired position.

Vertical air flow

Air flow blades move up and down.

Press the Air swingbutton on the remote controller.

 Air swing indicator will be on and air flow blades move up and down continuously to circulate the air.

 Press the Air swing button on the remote controller again, to keep the air flow direction in a constant position.

Horizontal air flow

Make sure one of the blade pin lever that stick out of the air flow blades are not broken.

Move the blade pin lever left or right to keep the air flow direction in a constant position you prefer.

• BeextremelycarefulwithyourfingerswhileadjustingtheHorizontal air flow direction.

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

Blade pin lever

Using theTurbo function

Turbo function will be helpful to cool your room quickly and effectively.

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.

Cancel Press the Turbo button once again.

• TurbofunctionisonlyavailableinCoolmode.

• IfyoupresstheMode button while the Turbo function is on, it will cancel the function.

• Temperature/Fanspeedcannotbeadjustedwhileusingthisfunction.

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mode

Before using good' sleep mode, set the current time.(For setting current time, refer to the page 14.)

For a comfortable sleep, the air conditioner will operate it Fall asleep Sound sleep Wake up from mode.

When the air conditioner is on and in cool/heat mode

1. Press the button on the remote controller.

 indicator appears and Off timer indicator starts blinking on the remote controller display.

2. Press the button to set the time.

 You can set the time in half hourly unit from 30 minutes ~ 3 hours and hour unit from 3 hours ~ 12 hours.

 Operating hour can be set from minimum 30 minutes to maximum 12 hours.

 Default operation hour is set to 8 hours.

3. Press the Set/Cancel button to active it.

 Off timer indicator stops blinking and reserved time will be displayed for 3 seconds. Then the air conditioner operates in good’sleep(Cool) mode.

 If you don’t press Set/Cancel button within 10 seconds after pressing the

button, the air conditioner will return to previous status. Check Off timer indicator and indicator on the indoor unit.

Cancel Press the Set/Cancel button once again.

Youcansetthedesiredtemperatureby1˚Cintherangeof16˚C~30˚C.

Fan speed will be adjusted automatically according to the mode.

However, I f you select mode while heating operation is on, you can adjust fan speed.

When the mode is on.

InCoolmode:Airflowdirectionwillbeadjustedautomatically.

InHeatmode:Adjustingairflowdirectionisavailable.

Temperature and fan speed changes in mode

•Fallasleep:Easesyouintosleepbydroppingthetemperature.

•Soundsleep:Relaxesyourbodyandraisesyourtemperatureslightly.

•Wakeupfrom mode:Allowsyoutowakeupfromcomfortableintermittentairanditmakesyoufeel

	refreshed.
• SetOfftimerin	mode over 5 hours. You fell disturbed sleep if the	is set too short or long
because the default is set to 8-hour-operation.

•Ifthe mode is set less than 4 hours, the operation will stop at the same time.

If the mode is set over 5 hours, it will run as Wake up stage from the last one hour before it stops.

•Recommendedsettemperatureisbetween25˚C~27˚Cforcoolingand21˚C~23˚Cforheating.

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