Samsung AW0501B User Manual

DB98-08394A(1)

AW0501B
AW0601B

Window-type Room Air Conditioner

(Cool)

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OWNER’S
INSTRUCTIONS

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

Safety Precautions

1 The air conditioner must be plugged into its own specific power source, which must be

installed in compliance with national wiring, earthing and safety regulations.

Depending on national regulations and your specific installation, you may need to install:

◆ A circuit breaker

For further information on electrical requirements, contact a professional electrician.

This device must be installed according to the national electrical rules.

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

do NOT place clothing or other materials over it.

4 Do NOT insert anything between the air outlet blades, as it may damage the inner fan

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

5 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent

or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

6 Do NOT attempt to repair the unit yourself. If it is damaged in any way, contact:

◆ An authorized service center

◆ The dealer from whom you purchased the air conditioner.

7 Do NOT place any blocking objects in front of the unit.

3 NEVER spill liquids of any kind into the unit.

Should this happen, unplug the unit and contact your installation specialist.

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

9 Before throwing out the device, it is necessary to pull back the battery cells

and get rid of them safely.

10 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm person without supervision;

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

11 Do NOT use an extension cord with this product.

The manufacturer does not assume responsibility for accidents or injury
caused by an incorrectly installed air conditioner. If you are unsure about
installation, contact an installation specialist.

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Contents

◆ PREPARING YOUR

AIR CONDITIONER

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

■ Description of Each Component .................................................................... 4

■ Remote Control - Buttons .............................................................................. 5

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

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

◆ O

PERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER

■ Cooling Your Room ........................................................................................ 8

■ Airing Your Room ........................................................................................... 9

■ Removing Excess Humidity ............................................................................ 10

■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally .................................................. 11

◆ PROGRAMMING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER

■ Setting the On Timer ...................................................................................... 12

■ Setting the Off Timer ...................................................................................... 13

■ Setting the Sleep Timer .................................................................................. 14

■ Selecting Energy Saving mode ...................................................................... 15

◆ RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE

■ Temperature and Humidity Ranges ................................................................ 16

■ Cleaning Your Air Conditioner ........................................................................ 17

■ Solving Common Problems ............................................................................ 18

■ Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 19

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Description of Each Component

Inner air flow blades
(right/left orientation)

Air outlet

Outer air flow blades

Air inlet (Inside)

Air inlet (Outside)

Air outlet

Air filter (Inside)

Power plug
(The type of power plug

may differ, depending on
the local power supply.)

Temperature/Timer settings

Temperature adjustment
buttons

Fan speed

adjustment button

Energy Saver indicator

Sleep timer setting button

Timer indicator

Energy Saver button

On/Off button

Mode selection button
(Cool,Fan, Dry)

Timer setting button

❄ The design and shape are subject to

change, depending on the model.

Remote control sensor

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Remote Control - Buttons

Temperature adjustment
buttons

Fan speed
adjustment buttons

On/Off button

Timer setting button

Sleep timer setting button

Mode selection

buttons

Energy Saver button

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Getting Started

IMPORTANT NOTE

You have just purchased a Samsung window-type room air conditioner which should be installed
following your installation manual.

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:

- Description of Each Component

- Remote control (buttons)

They will help you find the buttons and understand the symbols displayed.

◆ In the manual, you will find a series of step-by-step procedures for each function

available.

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

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➢

PRESS PUSH

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Inserting the Remote Control Batteries

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

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.

1

2

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

3

◆ Use two AAA, LR03 1.5V 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.

You must insert or replace the remote control batteries when :

◆ You purchase the air conditioner

◆ The remote control does not work correctly

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Remote Control

Control Panel

Cooling Your Room

To adjust the temperature, press the or buttons on the remote
control or unit one or more times until the desired temperature is displayed.

The temperature can be set between 64°F and 86°F.
Result

:◆ Each time you press the or buttons:

– The temperature is adjusted by 1°F and displayed on

the control panel

– The unit beeps

◆

The air conditioner starts cooling, if the room temperature is
higher than the selected temperature.

◆

If the room temperature reaches the set temperature, the air
conditioner stops cooling, but the fan is still operating.

3

Press the (On/Off) button.
Result:

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

◆ The unit beeps twice.

☛

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 three minutes.

If the temperature is not displayed on the control panel:

◆

Press the button on the remote control

or

◆

Press the button on the unit one or more times until the
temperature is displayed.

Result

:

◆

The unit beeps each time you press the / button.

◆

The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode.

➢

You can change modes at any time.

You must select the Cool mode if you wish to lower the temperature
in your room. You can also set the Fan speed.

1

2

To set the fan speed:

◆

Press the , or button on the remote control as desired.

or

◆

Press the button on the unit one or more times until the
desired Fan speed(F1, F2 or F3) is displayed.

4

To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 11.

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Airing Your Room

If you want to provide air circulation without cooling, you can use
the Fan mode.

If necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
Result: ◆

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

◆ The unit beeps twice.

1

To set the fan speed:

◆

Press the , or button on the remote control as desired.

or

◆

Press the button on the unit one or more times until the
desired fan speed(F1, F2 or F3) is displayed.

3

To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 11.

4

If the fan speed(F1, F2 or F3) is not displayed on the control panel:

◆ Press the button on the remote control
or

◆ Press the button on the unit one or more times until the fan speed

(F1, F2 or F3) is displayed.

Result:

◆ The unit beeps each time you press the / button.

◆ The air conditioner starts up in Fan mode.

➢

You can change modes at any time.
When the air conditioner is in the Fan mode, the temperature
cannot be set or displayed.

2

Remote Control Control Panel

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Removing Excess Humidity

If the atmosphere in your room is very humid or damp, you can remove
excess humidity without lowering the room temperature too much.
You can operate the Dry mode only by using the control panel.

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

Result

: ◆ The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected when

the unit was last used.

◆ The 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 three minutes.

2 If the

“ ”

indicator is not displayed at the top of the control panel,
press the button on the control panel one or more times until it
appears.

Result

: ◆

The unit beeps each time you press the button.

◆

The air conditioner runs in Dry mode.

➢

You can change modes at any time.
The “ ” passes through the control panel.

3 To adjust the temperature, press the

or

buttons one or
more times until the required temperature is displayed.
Possible temperatures are between

64°F and 86°F

inclusive.

Result

: ◆ Each time you press the

or

buttons:

- The temperature is adjusted by 1°F

- The 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 11.

Remote Control

Control Panel

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Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally

Depending on the position of the unit in your room, you can adjust
the orientation of the inner air flow blades on the unit.

Adjust the air flow blades to the desired position by pushing them side to side.

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Setting the On Timer

Remote Control

Control Panel

The On Timer enables you to switch on the air conditioner automatically after a
given time. You can select the On timer only when the air conditioner is off. You
can select the On timer only when the air conditioner operates in the Cool mode.

1 Check that the air conditioner has been switched off; if necessary,

press the (On/Off) button.

2

Set the operating time by pressing the button on the remote control
or button on the unit one or more times until the desired time is
displayed. The operating time can be set between 1 and 24 hours.

Result

: ◆ Each time you press the button:

– The time is adjusted by 1 hour and displayed on the control

panel

– The unit beeps

◆ The operating time is displayed and decreases automatically to
indicate the remaining time.

◆ The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode automatically
when the operating time reaches zero.

➢

You can select the fan speed, temperature and Energy saving mode
after setting the On timer and Off timer mode. However, when you
change the mode, the On timer and Off timer mode is canceled.

To cancel the timer, press:

◆ Timer on the remote control or unit one or more times until "--" is displayed.
or

◆ The (On/Off) button on the remote control or unit (The air conditioner
operates in the mode selected when the unit was last used.)

To Cancel the On Timer

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Setting the Off Timer

The Off Timer enables you to switch off the air conditioner automatically after a
given time. You can select the Off timer only when the air conditioner is on. You
can select the Off timer only when the air conditioner operates in the Cool mode.

1 Check that the air conditioner has been switched on; if necessary,

press the (On/Off) button.

2

Set the operating time by pressing the button on the remote control
or button on the unit one or more times until the desired time is
displayed. The operating time can be set between 1 and 24 hours.

Result

: ◆ Each time you press the button:

– The time is adjusted by 1 hour and displayed on the control

panel

– The unit beeps

◆ The operating time is displayed and decreases automatically to
indicate the remaining time.

◆ The air conditioner switches off automatically when the
operating time reaches zero.

➢

You can select the fan speed, temperature and Energy saving mode
after setting the On timer and Off timer mode. However, when you
change the mode, the On timer and Off timer mode is canceled.

To Cancel the Off Timer

To cancel the timer, press:

◆ Timer on the remote control or unit one or more times until "--" is displayed.
or

◆ The (On/Off) button on the remote control or unit.

Remote Control

Control Panel

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Setting the Sleep Timer

The Sleep Timer can be used when you are cooling your room to switch
the air conditioner off automatically after 8 hours.

➢

If you wish to switch the unit off at a specific time, refer to page 13.

1 Make sure that you have selected the Cool mode.

2

Press the button on the remote control
or
Press the button on the unit.

Result

: ◆ Each time you press a button, the unit beeps.

◆ The “SLEEP” passes through the control panel for about
15 seconds and the " " will be displayed.

◆ The remaining time is displayed and decreased by 1 hour
automatically to indicate the remaining time.

◆ The air conditioner will be controlled as illustration below.

To cancel the timer, press:

◆ Sleep on the remote control.
or

◆ Sleep on the unit.

Result

: ◆ The unit beeps.

◆ The SLEEP indicator is no longer displayed.

◆ The air conditioner operates in the mode selected last.

➢

If you select the Energy Saving mode in the Sleep Timer mode,
the Sleep Timer will be cancelled and the air conditioner will start up
in the Energy Saving mode.

To Cancel the Sleep Timer

Cooling When the temperature has

been increased by 2°F
(after 1 hour), it is maintained
for 7 hours.

Remote Control

Control Panel

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Selecting Energy Saving Mode

To select the energy saving mode, press the button on the remote
control or button on the unit one or more times until the Energy
Saver indicator lights up.

Result

:

◆

The fan and compressor cycle on and off together.

◆

The fan will continue to run for a short time after the
compressor cycles off.

➢

If you would like the air conditioner to run in Fan mode, do not press

the button. You cannot use the Fan mode in the energy saving
mode.

To stop the energy saving mode, press the button on the remote
control or button on the unit again.

Result: The fan runs at all times, while the compressor cycles on and off.

➢

If you select the Sleep Timer in the Energy Saving mode, the Energy

Saving will be cancelled and the air conditioner will start up in the
Sleep Timer mode.

If you wish to save energy when using your air conditioner,
select the energy saving mode.

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2

Remote Control

Control Panel

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Temperature and Humidity Ranges

If the air conditioner is used at... Then...

Higher temperature The automatic protection feature may be triggered and the air

conditioner stopped.

Lower temperature A water leakage or some other malfunction may happen if the

heat exchanger freezes.

Higher humidity levels Water may condense on and drip from the surface of the unit

if it is used for long periods.

The following table indicates the temperature and humidity ranges
within which the air conditioner can be used.

Mode Indoor Temperature Outdoor Temperature Indoor Humidity

Cooling 70°F to 90°F approx. 70°F to 110°F approx. 80% or less

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Cleaning Your Air Conditioner

Open the front grille by pulling the tabs on both sides of the grille.
Then lift it up slightly to open the front grille completely.

1

Remove all dust on the air filter with a vacuum cleaner or brush.

3

Grab the tabs on the filter and pull it up and out.

2

When you have finished, insert the air filter back into its original position.

4

Wipe the surface of the unit with a neutral detergent and then wipe it again
with dry cloth. (Be sure not to use benzene, solvent or other chemical
products.)

5

Be sure to clean the air filter periodically to maintain the air conditioner
in the best condition for a long period of time.

When cleaning the air conditioner, turn it off and pull out the
power plug.

Set the fan going for a few hours to dry
the inside of the air conditioner
thoroughly .

If you... Then...

Will not be using the
air conditioner for a
long period of time

◆ Set the fan going for a few
hours to dry the inside of the air
conditioner thoroughly.

◆ Switch the air conditioner off and
unplug it from the wall socket.

◆ Clean the filter and outer surfaces.

Have not used the air
conditioner for a long
period of time

➢

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Solving Common Problems

Explanation / Solution

◆ Check that the circuit breaker used for the air conditioner has not been
triggered.

◆ Check that the power cable is plugged into a wall socket and the socket is
switched on, if necessary.

◆ Check that the temperature indicator on the unit is lit; if necessary,
press the (On/Off) button on the remote control or unit.

◆ Check that there are no obstacles between you and the unit.

◆ Replace the remote control batteries if necessary.

◆ Check that you are close enough to the unit (seven metres/yards or less).

◆

Ventilate the room.

Problem

The air conditioner does
not

operate at all

The air conditioner does not
operate with the remote
control

Odors are permeating the
room during air conditioning

◆ Check that you are pointing the remote control at the remote control sensor
on the unit.

◆ Replace the remote control batteries if necessary.

No beep is heard when you
press the (On/Off) button
on the remote control

◆ Check that the correct operating mode has been selected(Cool).

◆ The room temperature may be too low.

◆ Dust may be blocking the air filter; refer to page 17 for cleaning instructions.

◆ Check that there is no obstacle blocking the air flow into or out of the unit.

The air conditioner does not
cool

◆ Check that the timer has been programmed correctly; refer to page 12~14.

The timer is not correctly
triggered

Before contacting an authorized service center, perform the following simple checks.

They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call.

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Technical Specifications

Model Power Supply

AW0501B
AW0601B

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

115V~, 60Hz

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the United States. Warranty repairs must be performed by SAMSUNG's authorized service center. To receive
warranty service, the original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to
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SAMSUNG will repair or replace any part found to be defective at no charge, as stipulated herein, with new or
reconditioned parts during the limited warranty period specified above. To request warranty service, the purchaser
must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures. SAMSUNG does not warrant
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warranty, or ninety(90) days,whichever is longer.

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installation; damage which occurs in shipment; applications and uses for which this product was not intended;
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follow operating and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book; customer
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SAMSUNG ROOM AIR CONDITIONER

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manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of:

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