Whirlpool AS12 User Manual

Preparation before use

Before using the air conditioner, be sure to check and preset the following.

Remote Controller presetting

The remote controller is NOT presetting as Cooling Only Air Conditioner or Heat Pump by manufacturer.

Each time after the remote controller replaces batteries or is energized, the Cooling indicator and
Heating indicator will flashes alternately on LCD of the remote controller.

User can preset the remote controller type depending on the air conditioner type you have purchased
as follows:

Press any button when flashes, Heat Pump is set.

Press any button when flashes, Cooling Only is set.

If you don't press any button within 12 seconds, the remote controller is preset as Heat Pump automatically.

Note:
If the air conditioner you purchased is a Cooling Only one, but you preset the remote controller as Heat Pump, it doesn't
bring any matter. But if the air conditioner you purchased is a Heat Pump one, and you preset the remote controller as
Cooling Only, then you CAN NOT preset the Heating operation with the remote controller.

Back-light function (optional)

Hold down any button of remote controller for about 2 seconds, back-light turns on. Release the button,
it lights off automatically 10 seconds later.

Note: Back-light is an optional function.

Auto Restart Presetting

If you want auto restart function,let the appliance is energized, hold down the Emergency
button (ON/OFF) on the indoor unit for over 5 seconds, auto restart function is set with buzz sound,
air conditioner is on standby.

If auto restart has been set, hold down the Emergency button (ON/OFF) on the indoor unit for over 5
seconds, auto restart function is canceled with buzz sound, air conditioner is on standby.

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Safety precautions

Symbols in this Use and Care Manual are interpreted as shown below.

Be sure not to do.

The feature of the appliance,
instead of a fault.

Pay attention to such a situation.

Use correct power supply in
accordance with the rating plate
requirement. Otherwise, serious
faults or hazard may occur or a
fire maybe break out.

Keep the power supply circuit breaker
or plug from dirt. Connect the power
supply cord to it firmly and correctly,
lest an electric shock or a fire break out
due to insufficient contact.

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Be sure to follow this instruction.

Grounding is essential.

Warning: Incorrect handling could
cause a serious hazard, such as death,
serious injury, etc.

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Do not use the power supply circuit
breaker or pull off the plug to turn it off
during operation. This may cause a fire
due to spark, etc.

Do not knit, pull or press the power supply
cord, lest the power supply cord be broken.
An electric shock or fire is probably caused
by a broken power supply cord.

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Turn off the appliance by remote control
firstly before cutting off power supply if
malfunction occurs.

Do not touch the operation buttons
when your hands are wet.

Never insert a stick or similar obstacle
to the unit. Since the fan rotates at high
speed, this may cause an injury.

Do not repair the appliance by yourself.
If this is done incorrectly, it may cause an
electric shock, etc.

Do not put any objects on the outdoor
unit.

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It is harmful to your health if the cool air
reaches you for a long time. It is advisable
to let the air flow be deflected to all the room.

Prevent the air flow from reaching the gas
burners and stove.

It is the user's responsibility to make the
appliance be grounded according to
local codes or ordinances by a licenced
technician.

Identification of parts

Indoor unit

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Air Intake

Front Panel

Emergency Panel

Display Panel

Air Outlet

Vertical Adjustment

Louver

Horizontal Adjustment

Louver

Air Filter

Outdoor unit

The figures in this manual are based on the external view of a standard model.
Consequently, the shape may differ from that of the air conditioner you have selected.

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Remote Controller

Air Intake

Pipes and Power

Connection Cord

Drain Hose

Note: Condensate water drains
at COOLING or DRY operation.

Air Outlet

Identification of parts

UH series operating and display

Timer Indicator

It lights up during the
set time.

Compressor indicator

It lights up when

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compressor is running.

Run Indicator

It is on during operation.
It flashes during
defrosting.

Temperature display

Display actual room
temperarure.

Display set temperature.

Sleep Indicator

It lights up when
unit is in sleep mode.

The shape and position of the switches and indicators may vary from different models, but their function are similar.

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Remote controller

Remote controller

The remote controller transmits signals to the system.

ON/OFF BUTTON

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The appliance will be started when it is
energized or will be stopped when it is
in operation, if you press this button.

MODE BUTTON

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Press this button to select the operation mode.

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FAN BUTTON

Used to select fan speed in sequence
auto, high, medium or low.

ROOM TEMPERATURE

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SETTING BUTTONS

Used to adjust the room temperature and
the timer, also real time.

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sense

Used to enter fuzzy logic operation directly,
regardless of the unit is on or off.

SWING BUTTON

Used to stop or start vertical adjustment
louver swinging and set the desired up/down
airflow direction.

SLEEP BUTTON

Used to set or cancel Sleep Mode operation.

LOCK BUTTON

When you press this button, all the buttons
are locked and not available. Press again to
cancel it.

CLOCK BUTTON

Used to set the current time.

TIMER ON/OFF BUTTON

Used to set or cancel the timer operation.

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Used to start or stop the fast cooling.
(Fast cooling operates at high fan speed with
18 C set temp automatically )

Indication symbols on LCD:

Cooling indicator

Dry indicator

Fan only indicator

Heating indicator

Note: Each mode and relevant function will be further specified in following pages.

Auto fan speed 6th sense indicator

High fan speed

Medium fan speed

Low fan speed

Sleep indicator

Lock indicator

Jet indicator

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Signal transmit.

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Display set timer

Display current time

Display set temperature

Remote controller

Remote controller

How to Insert the Batteries

Remove the battery cover according to the arrow direction.

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

Reattach the cover by sliding it back into position.

Note:

Use 2 LR03 AA(1.5volt) batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Replace batteries with new ones of the same type when the display

becomes dim.
If the replacement is done within 1 minute, the remote controller
will keep original presetting. However, if you want to change the
presetting from Heat Pump to Cool Only or Cool Only to Heat Pump,
you should reload batteries 3 minutes after removing the old ones.
(Please refer to page 1 for details.)

Storage and Tips for Using the Remote Controller

The remote controller may be stored mounted on a wall with a holder.

Note: The remote controller holder is an optional part.

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How to Use

To operate the room air conditioner, aim
the remote controller to the signal receptor.
The remote controller will operate the air
conditioner at a distance of up to 7m when
pointing at signal receptor of indoor unit.

Choose Cooling Only Remote controller or Heat Pump

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Please refer to page 1 " Preparation before use" for details.

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