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Normal function of the air conditioner .......................................................................................12
Troubleshooting guide .............................................................................................................14
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To pre vent injury to the user or other peop le and property damage, the followin g instructions
CAUTION
must be followed. Incorrect operat ion due to ignoring of instructions m ay cause harm or damage.
The seriousness is classified b y the following indications.
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NAMES OF P ARTS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: This manual does not include Remote Controller Operations, see the Airflow direction control
<<Remote Controller Instruction>> packed with the unit for details.
Adjust the air flow direction properly otherwise it
Operating temperature might cause discomfort or cause uneven room
Mode temperatures.
Cooling operation Heating operation Drying operation Adjust the horizontal louver using the remote
Temperature
Room temperature O O controller.
17 C~32 C O
0 C~30 C
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10 C~32 C
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Manual operation
Units are equipped with a switch to run emergency operation mode. It can be accessed by CAUTION
opening the front panel. This switch is used for manual operation in case the remote controller
Do not operate the air conditioner for long periods with
fails to work or maintenance necessary.
the air flow direction set downward in cooling or
NOTE: The unit must be turned off before dehumidifying mode. Otherwise, condensation may
operating the manual control button. If the occur on the surface of the horizontal louver causing
unit is operational, continue pressing the moisture to drop on to the floor or on furnishings.
manual control button until the unit is off. When the air conditioner is started immediately after it
Range
1 Open and lift the front panel up to an angle was stopped, the horizontal louver might not move for
AUTO/COOL until it remains fixed with a clicking sound. approximately 10 seconds.
For some models, please use suspension Open angle of the horizontal louver should not be set
Manual switch bars to prop up the panel. too small, as COOLING or HEATING performance may
2 One press of the manual control switch will be impaired due to too restricted air flow area.
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lead to the forced AUTO operation. If press Do not move the horizontal louver manually, otherwise
Sus pension bar s
the switch twice within five seconds, the unit
the horizontal louver will be out of sync. Please cease
will operate under forced COOL operation.
3 Close the panel firmly to its original operating, unplug power for a few seconds,then restart
position. the air conditioner.
Do not operate unit with horizontal louver in closed
CAUTION : position.
This switch is used for testing purposes
AUTO/COOL only. Y ou had better not choose it.
To restore the remote controller operation,
Manual switch use the remote controller directly.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Optimal operation
To achieve optimal performance, please note the Cleaning the air filter and air freshening filter
following: A clogged air filter reduces the cooling efficiency of
Adjust the air flow direction correctly so that it is not this unit. Please clean the filter once every 2 weeks.
forwards people. 1. Lift the indoor unit panel up to an angle until it
Adjust the temperature to achieve the highest comfort stops with a clicking sound.For some models,
level. Do not adjust the unit to excessive temperature please use suspension bars to prop up the panel.
levels. 2. Take hold of the handle of the air filter and lift it
Close doors and windows on COOL or HEAT modes, Air freshening fi lter up slightly to take it out from the filter holder ,
or performance may be reduced. then pull it downwards.
Use TIMER ON button on the remote controller to 3. Remove the AIR FILTER from the indoor unit.
select a time you want to start your air conditioner. Clean the AIR FILTER once two weeks.
Do not put any object near air inlet or air outlet, as the Clean the AIR FIL TER with a vacuum cleaner
efficiency of the air conditioner may be reduced and or water, then dry it up in cool place.
the air conditioner may stop running. 4. Remove the Air Freshening Filter from its supporting
Clean the air filter periodically, otherwise cooling or frame (on some models).
heating performance may be reduced. Clean the air freshening filter at least once a
Do not operate unit with horizontal louvre in closed month, and replace it every 4-5 months.
position. Clean it with vacuum cleaner, then dry it in cool
place.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
5. Install the air freshening filter back into position. No rm al fun cti on of th e a ir c on dit ion er
6. Insert the upper portion of air filter back into the
unit, taking care that the left and right edges line The following events may occur during normal operation.
up correctly and place filter into position. 1. Protection of the air conditioner.
Compressor protection
Replacement of air filter and air freshening filter The compressor can't restart for 3-4 minutes after it stops.
1. Remove the air filter. Anti-cold air (Cooling and heating models only)
2. Remove the air freshening filter. The unit is designed not to blow cold air on HEAT mode, when the indoor heat exchanger is in
3. Install a new air freshening filter.
one of the following three situations and the set temperature has not been reached.
4. Reinstall the air filter and securely close the front
A) When heating has just started.
panel.
B) Defrosting.
C) Low temperature heating.
Preparation for extended non-operation The indoor or outdoor fan stop running when defrosting (Cooling and heating models only).
Defrosting (Cooling and heating models only)
If you plan to idle the unit for a long time, perform
Frost may be generated on the outdoor unit during heat cycle when outdoor temperature is low
the following:
(1) Clean the indoor unit and filters. and humidity is high resulting in lower heating efficiency of the air conditioner.
(2) Operate the fan for about half a day to dry the During this condition air conditioner will stop heating operation and start defrosting automatically.
inside of the unit. The time to defrost may vary from 4 to 10 minutes according to the outdoor temperature and
(3) Stop the air conditioner and disconnect power. the amount of frost built up on the outdoor unit.
(4) Remove the batteries from the remote controller.
The outdoor unit requires periodic maintenance 2. A white mist coming out from the indoor unit
and cleaning. Do not attempt to do this yourself. A white mist may generate due to a large temperature difference between air inlet and air outlet
Contact your dealer or service provider. on COOL mode in an indoor environment that has a high relative humidity.
A white mist may generate due to moisture generated from defrosting process when the air
Pre-season inspection conditioner restarts in HEAT mode operation after defrosting.
Check that the wiring is not broken off or 3. Low noise of the air conditioner
disconnected. You may hear a low hissing sound when the compressor is running or has just stopped running.
Clean the indoor unit and filters.
It is the sound of the refrigerant flowing or coming to a stop.
Check that the air filter is installed.
You can also hear a low "squeak" sound when the compressor is running or has just stopped
Check if the air outlet or inlet is blocked after the
air conditioner has not been used for a long time. running. This is caused by heat expansion and cold contraction of the plastic parts in the unit
when the temperature is changing.
A noise may be heard due to louver restoring to its original position when power is turned on.
Caution
Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when 4. Dust is blown out from the indoor unit.
removing the filter. Injuries can occur when This is a normal condition when the air conditioner has not been used for a long time or during first
handling sharp metal edges. use of the unit.
Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner.
Exposure to water can destroy the insulation, 5. A peculiar smell comes out from the indoor unit.
leading to possible electric shock. This is caused by the indoor unit giving off smells permeated from building material, from furniture,
When cleaning the unit, first make sure that the or smoke.
power and circuit breaker are turned off.
Do not wash air filter with hot water at more than 6. The air conditioner turns to FAN only mode from COOL or HEAT (For cooling and
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40 C /104 F. Shake off moisture completely and dry heating models only) mode.
it in the shade. Do not expose it directly to the sun, When indoor temperature reaches the temperature setting on air conditioner, the compressor will
it may shrink. stop automatically, and the air conditioner turns to FAN only mode. The compressor will start again
when the indoor temperature rises on COOL mode or falls on HEAT mode (For cooling and heating
models only) to the set point.
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7. The air conditioner runs Anti-mildew function after turning off the unit. Troubleshooting guide
When turning off the unit under COOL(AUTO COOL, FORCED COOL) and DRY mode, the air The unit may stop operation or continue
conditioner will run Anti-mildew function for 7-10 minutes, if turns off on HEAT mode, the unit will OPERA TION(R UN) ind icator o r other to run in a safety condition(depending
continue operating for about 30 seconds at LOW fan speed, then stop the operation and turn indicators con tinue flashing . on models). Waiting for about 10
off the unit automatically. minutes, the fault may be recovered
automatically, if not, disconnect the
8. Drippin g water ma y generate on the sur face of the i ndoor unit when coo ling in a hig h If one o f the fo llowing code a ppears on the power and then connect it in again. If
relative ly humidity (relative h umidity higher than 80 %). Ad just the hor izontal lou ver to Trouble display area : E0,E1, E2,E3. ...., P0 ,P1,P2 , the problem still exists, disconnect
the max imum air o utlet position and sel ect HIGH f an speed. P3...., or F0,F 1,F2,F 3....... the power and contact the nearest
customer service center.
9. Heating m ode (For c ooling an d heating models o nly) Fuse b lows fr equently or ci rcuit breaker t rips
The ai r conditioner draws in heat from t he outdoor unit and re leases it vi a the indoo r unit frequently . Stop the air conditioner immediately,
during h eating ope ration. Wh en the outd oor tempe rature falls , heat draw n in by the a ir
conditi oner decre ases acco rdingly. At the same time , heat load ing of the ai r conditioner Other o bjects or wate r fall in to the a ir cond itioner. disconnect the power and contact the
nearest customer service center.
increas es due to la rger difference betw een indoo r and outdo or tempera ture. If a
Terrible odors a re sme lled or abnormal soun ds
comfor table temperature ca n't be achie ved by the a ir conditioner, we s uggest yo u use a
are hea rd.
supple mentary h eating dev ice.
10. Auto-res tart funct ion Malfunctions Cause What should be done?
Power failure dur ing operat ion will stop the unit co mpletely. Unit does not Power cut Wait for po wer to be resto red.
For the u nit without Auto-rest art feature , when the p ower resto res, the OP ERA TION indic ator
start
on the in door unit s tarts flash ing. T o restart th e operatio n, push the ON/OFF b utton on the Unit may have become Unplugged. Check that plug is securely in w all
remot e controlle r. For th e unit with Auto-rest art feature , when the p ower resto res, the un it receptacle.
restar ts automa tically with all the prev ious settin gs preserv ed by the m emory fun ction.
Fuse may have blown. Replace the fus e.
Battery in Remo te controller ma y Replace the bat tery.
have been exha usted.
The time you ha ve set with time r Wait or can cel timer setting .
is incorrect.
Unit not cooling Inappropriate temp erature Set temperature correctly . For
or heating setting. detailed method please refer to
(Cooling/ heating "Using remote c ontrol" section.
models only)
Air filter is blocked. Clean the air fil ter.
room very well
while air flowing Doors or Windows are open . Close the doors or windows.
out from the air Air inlet o r outlet of indoor or Clear obstructio ns away first, th en
conditioner outdoor unit has be en blocke d. restart the unit.
If the trouble ha s not been corre cted, please con tact a local deal er or the neares t customer
service center . Be sure to info rm them of the detailed malfun ctions and unit model number .
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