Samsung AS12A1VC, AS12A2VC, AS12B1VC, AS12B2VC, AS09A1VA Owner's Instructions & Installation Manual

OWNER’S
INSTRUCTIONS &
INSTALLATION
MANUAL

DUCTLESS MINI-SPLIT

(Cool)

E S DB68-00029A(1)

AS12A1VC
AS12A2VC
AS12B1VC
AS12B2VC
AS09A1VA
AS09A2VA
AS09B1VA
AS09B2VA

Indoor Unit

Indoor Unit

AS07A1VA
AS07A2VA
AS07B1VA
AS07B2VA

Safety Precautions

The following safety precautions must be taken when using your air conditioner.

1 Make sure that the indoor unit is correctly ventilated at all times;

do NOT place clothing or other materials over it.

2 NEVER spill liquid of any kind into the indoor unit. Should this happen,

switch off the breaker used for your air conditioner and contact your installation specialist.

3 Do NOT insert anything between the air flow blades, as the inner fan may be damaged

and you may be hurt. Keep children away from the indoor unit.

4 Do NOT place any obstacles in front of the outdoor unit.

5 If the remote control will not be used for a long time, remove the batteries.

6 Users of this product are cautioned not to attempt repair of this product at their own discretion.

Instead, they are requested to directly contact a designated service center or the outlet at which the
product was purchased.

7 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the

manufacturer or its service agent.

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Contents

◆ PREPARING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER

■ Safety Precautions ....................................................................................... 2

■ View of the Indoor Unit ................................................................................. 4

■ View of the Outdoor Unit .............................................................................. 4

■ Remote Control - Buttons and Display ......................................................... 5

■ Getting Started ............................................................................................. 6

■ Installing the Remote Control Holder on the Wall ........................................ 7

■ Inserting the Remote Control Batteries ........................................................ 7

■ Setting the Time ........................................................................................... 8

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OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER

■ Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode ..................................................... 9

■ Cooling Your Room ...................................................................................... 10

■ Changing the Room Temperature Quickly ................................................... 11

■ Removing Excess Humidity ......................................................................... 12

■ Airing Your Room ......................................................................................... 13

■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically .................................................... 14

■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally ............................................... 14

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PROGRAMMING

YOUR AIR CONDITIONER

■ Switching the Unit On and Off Automatically (On/Off Timer) ....................... 15

■ Setting the Sleep Timer ................................................................................ 16

■ Setting the Quick Timer ................................................................................ 17

■ Cancelling the On/Off Timer ......................................................................... 18

■ Cancelling the Sleep Timer .......................................................................... 18

■ Cancelling the Quick Timer .......................................................................... 18

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE

■ Operating Recommendation ........................................................................ 19

■ Temperature and Humidity Ranges .............................................................. 20

■ Cleaning Your Air Conditioner ...................................................................... 20

■ Solving Common Problems .......................................................................... 21

■ Operating Your Air Conditioner Without the Remote Control ....................... 22

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................... 23

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METHOD OF INSTALLATION ...................................................................................... 25

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View of the Indoor Unit

OPERATION

TURBO

FAN

TIMER

ON/OFF switch
(operation without

remote control)

Air Filter
(under the grille)

TIMER indicator

- YELLOW

OPERATION indicator

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GREEN

TURBO indicator

- RED

FAN indicator

- GREEN

Air flow blades (outlet)

Remote control sensor

Air Inlet

View of the Outdoor Unit

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Air Inlet

Air Outlet

Connection Valve

Remote control - Buttons and Display

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Operating mode
(AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN)

Turbo mode
Sleep mode

Fan speed
(AUTO, LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH)

Time/Timer settings

On/Off button

Turbo mode button
Sleep timer button

Off Timer adjustment button

Fan speed adjustment button
Timer on/off buttons

Time adjustment buttons

Timer setting/cancellation buttons

Remote control transmission indicator

Temperature adjustment buttons

Battery discharge indicator

Temperature settings

Air flow direction

Air flow swing button

Time setting Button

Mode selection button

(AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN)

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Getting Started

You have just purchased a split-type room air conditioner and it has been installed
by your installation specialist.

Your Owner’s Instructions contain much valuable information on using your air
conditioner. Please take the time to read them as they will help you take full advantage
of the unit’s features.

The booklet is organized as follows.

◆ The following figures are shown on pages 4 and 5:

- Indoor and outdoor units

- Remote control (buttons and display)
They will help you find the buttons and understand the symbols displayed.

◆ In the main part of the document, you will find a series of step-by-step

procedures for each function available.

The illustrations in the step-by-step procedures use three different symbols:

PRESS PUSH HOLD DOWN

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You must insert or replace the remote control batteries when:

◆ You purchase the air conditioner

◆ The remote control does not work correctly

Use two LR03 1 V batteries. Do not use old batteries or
different kinds of batteries together. Batteries may be
completely discharged after 12 months, even if they have
not actually been used.

1 Slide the remote control out of its holder.

2 Push the battery cover on the rear of the remote control with your

thumb in the direction of the arrow and remove it.

Installing the Remote Control Holder on the Wall

The remote control is supplied with a plastic holder that can be fitted
to the wall to hold the remote control when you are not using it.
To attach the holder to the wall, proceed as follows.

1 With a pencil, mark the positions of the two holes on the wall where the

holder is to be installed.

2 Drill the two holes and insert plugs as required for the type of wall on

which the holder is being installed.

3 Screw the holder into position.

Result:

You can now slide the remote control in and out of the
holder as required.

Inserting the Remote Control Batteries

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3 Insert the two batteries, taking care to respect the polarities:

◆ + on the battery with + on the remote control

◆ - on the battery with - on the remote control

4 Close the cover by sliding it back until it clicks into place.

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Setting the Time

Your air conditioner contains a clock used to start and stop the unit
automatically at a given time.

You must set the time when you:

◆ Purchase the air conditioner

◆ Replace the batteries

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standard todaylight savings time and vice versa.

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1 Insert the batteries.

◆ Push the battery cover on the rear of the remote control with your
thumb and remove it.

Result

: The clock starts.

2 Using a small pointed tool (

ball-point pen for example

), press the button.

Result

: The AM indication flashes.

3 To set the current time, press the or buttons under the cover on

the remote control.

To... Then...

Increase the time in one-minute intervals Press the (▲)button.
Increase the time in ten-minute intervals Hold down the (▲)button.
Decrease the time in one-minute intervals Press the (▼)button.
Decrease the time in ten-minute intervals Hold down the (▼)button.

Result

: AM or PM is displayed to indicate whether the setting

corresponds to a time before or after midday.

4 When you are satisfied with your setting, confirm the time. To do so:

using a small pointed tool (ball-point pen for example), press the button.
Result

: ◆ The AM or PM indication stops flashing.

◆ The clock starts.

Resetting the T

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If you have already set the time but wish to change it,
proceed as follow.

1 Using a small pointed tool (ball-point pen for example), press the button

under the remote control flap.
Result

: The AM or PM indication flashes.

2 Set the time, following the instructions in Step 3 in the procedure above.
3 When you are satisfied with your setting, confirm the time. To do so,

press the button, using a small pointed tool (ball-point pen for
example).

Result

: ◆ The AM or PM indication stops flashing.

◆ The clock starts.

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You can start the air conditioner in Automatic mode from your
remote control. In the Automatic mode, the standard temperature
and the optimum fan speed is selected automatically. You can adjust
the standard temperature but not the fan speed.

1 If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.

Result

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The OPERATION indicator on the indoor unit comes on.

◆ The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected when
the unit was last used.

◆ The indoor unit beeps.

The air conditioner is fitted with a protection mechanism to
prevent the unit from being damaged when it is started
immediately after being:

◆ Plugged in

◆ Stopped

It will start up normally after a three-minute.

2 If the indication is not displayed at the top of the remote control,

press the button on the remote control one or more times until it
appears.

Result

: ◆ The indoor unit beeps each time you press .

◆ The air conditioner starts up in AUTO mode.

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3 To adjust the standard temperature (The air conditioner automatically

set the standard temperature by the current room temperature.),
press the or buttons one or more times.

SET TEMP. SET TEMP. - SET TEMP. SET TEMP.

-2°C/-4°F -1°C/-2°F Standard temperature +1°C/2°F +2°C/4°F
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< When you feel hot > < When you feel chilly >

Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode

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You must select the Cool mode if you wish to adjust the:

◆ Cooling temperature

◆ Fan speed when cooling

1 If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.

Result

: ◆

The OPERATION indicator on the indoor unit comes on.

◆ The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected when
the unit was last used.

◆ The indoor unit beeps.

The air conditioner is fitted with a protection mechanism to
prevent the unit from being damaged when it is started
immediately after being:

◆ Plugged in

◆ Stopped

It will start up normally after a three-minute.

2 If the indication is not displayed at the top of the remote control,

press the button on the remote control one or more times until it
appears.

Result

: ◆ The indoor unit beeps each time you press .

◆ The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode.

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3 To adjust the temperature, press the or buttons one or more

times until the required temperature is displayed.
Possible temperatures are between 18°C (65°F) and 30°C (86°F) inclusive.

Result: ◆ Each time you press or :

- The temperature is adjusted by 1°C (1°F)

- The indoor unit beeps

◆ The air conditioner starts cooling, provided that the room
temperature is higher than the selected temperature;
the fan will, however, operate.

4 Select the fan speed by pressing the button one or more times

until the required setting is displayed:

Low
Medium
High
Automatic

Result

: Each time you press , the indoor unit beeps.

5 To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 14.

Cooling Your Room

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Changing the Room Temperature Quickly

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The Turbo cooling function is used to cool your room as quickly as possible.
Example:

You have just come home and find that the room is very
hot. You wish to cool it down as quickly as possible.

The Turbo function operates for 30 minutes with the maximum settings before
returning automatically to the mode and temperature previously selected.

1 If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.

Result

: ◆ The OPERATION indicator on the indoor unit comes on.

◆ The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected when
the unit was last used.

◆ The indoor unit beeps.

2 Press the button.

Result

: ◆ The temperature and fan settings are adjusted automatically.

◆ The TURBO indicator on the indoor unit lights up.

◆ The air conditioner cools the room as quickly as possible.

◆ After 30 minutes, the air conditioner is reset automatically

to the previous mode, temperature and fan settings.
but, if you press the button in or mode that is
changed with mode automatically.

3 If you wish to stop the Turbo function before the end of the 30-minute period,

press the button again.
Result

: The air conditioner is reset automatically to the previous mode,

temperature and fan settings.

but, if you press the button in or mode that is

changed with mode automatically.

4 To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 14.

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If the atmosphere in your room is very humid or damp, you can
remove excess humidity without lowering the room temperature too
much.

1 If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.

Result

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The OPERATION indicator on the indoor unit comes on.

◆ The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected when
the unit was last used.

◆ The indoor unit beeps.

The air conditioner is fitted with a protection mechanism
to prevent the unit from being damaged when it is started
immediately after being:

◆ Plugged in

◆ Stopped

It will start up normally after a three-minute.

2 If the indication is not displayed at the top of the remote control,

press the button on the remote control one or more times until it
appears.

Result

: ◆ The indoor unit beeps each time you press .

◆ The air conditioner starts up in Dry mode.

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3 To adjust the temperature, press the or buttons one or more

times until the required temperature is displayed.
Possible temperatures are between 18°C (65°F) and 30°C (86°F) inclusive.

Result: ◆ Each time you press or :

- The temperature is adjusted by 1°C (1°F)

- The indoor unit beeps

◆ The air conditioner starts removing the excess humidity;
the quantity of air is adjusted automatically.

4 To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 14.

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Airing Your Room

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If the atmosphere in your room is stale, you can air the room using
the Fan feature.

1 If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.

Result

: ◆

The OPERATION indicator on the indoor unit comes on.

◆ The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected when
the unit was last used.

◆ The indoor unit beeps.

2 If the indication is not displayed at the top of the remote control,

press the button on the remote control one or more times until it
appears.

Result

: ◆ The indoor unit beeps each time you press .

◆ The FAN indicator on the indoor unit lights up.

◆ The air conditioner starts up in Fan mode.

◆ The temperature is set automatically.

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3 Select the fan speed by pressing the button one or more times

until the required setting is displayed:

Low
Medium
High

Result

: Each time you press , the indoor unit beeps.

4 To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 14.

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