Samsung AP55Q0CN User manual

OWNER’S

INSTRUCTIONS

APC503QG

APC523QF

APC553QF

FLOOR STAND TYPE AIR CONDITIONER

( Cool )

E A DB98-18974A(3)

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Safety Precautions

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

D

ISPOSING OF THE UNIT

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WARNING

D

URING OPERATION

Risk of electric shock.

•

Can cause injury or death.

•

Disconnect all remote electric power supplies before servicing, installing or cleaning.

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This must be done by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

◆ 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.

◆ Never spill any kind of liquid into the unit. Should this happen, unplug or main switch off the unit and contact an authorized service center.

◆ Do not insert anything between the air outlet blades because the inner fan may be damaged and could cause injury. Keep children away from the unit.

◆ Do not place any obstacles in front of the unit.

◆ Do not spray 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.

◆ Make sure that the unit is correctly ventilated at all times:

Do not place clothing or other materials over it.

◆ If the wireless remote control will not be used for a long time, remove the batteries. (If applicable)

◆ When using a wireless remote control, the distance should not be more than 7 meters from the air conditioner. (If applicable)

◆ Before throwing out the device, it is necessary to pull back the battery cells and get rid of them safely for recycling reasons.

◆ When you need to dispose of the unit, consult your dealer. If pipes are removed incorrectly, refrigerant may blow out and come into contact with your skin, causing injury. Releasing refrigerant into the atmosphere also damages the environments.

◆ Please recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this product in an environmentally responsible manner.

◆ Never store or ship the air conditioner upside down or sideways to avoid damage to the compressor.

◆ The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision: Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

◆ Max current is measured according to IEC standard for safety and current is measured according to ISO standard for energy efficiency.

Contents

◆ P REPARING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER

■

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

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

■ Remote Control-Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

■ Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

■ Inserting the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

■ Operating Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

■ Using the Control Panel on the Indoor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

■

Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

◆ O PERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER

■ Cooling Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

■ Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

■

Cooling Distant Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

■ Removing Excess Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

■

Airing Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

■ Selecting Energy Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

■

Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

■ Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

◆ P ROGRAMMING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER

■

Setting the Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

■ Other Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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ECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE

■

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

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

■

Cleaning Your Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

■ Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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View of the Unit

Indoor Unit

Air flow blades

(up/down orientation)

Air flow blades

(right/left orientation)

Air outlet

Remote control holder

Air filter

Air inlet

To open the grille

◆ Hold the upper part of the grille, then pull it slightly forward.

Control Panel

You can operate the air conditioner with the control panel when you do not wish to or cannot operate the air conditioner with the remote control.

Timer indicator

Operating mode indicators

(Cool, Dry, Fan, Auto)

Set temperature

Indoor temperature

Energy Saving indicator

Outdoor operating indicator

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Remote control sensor

Lock function indicator

Turbo function indicator

Long function indicator

Fan speed

On/Off button

Temperature adjustment buttons

Fan speed adjustment button

Energy Saving button

Air Swing button

Outdoor Unit

Air inlet(Rear)

Air outlet

Connection valve

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Remote Control - Buttons

Air flow swing buttons

Off Timer button

Temperature adjustment buttons

Operating mode selection button

(Cool, Auto, Dry, Fan)

Turbo/Long function button

Fan speed adjustment button

On/Off button

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etting Started

You have just purchased a Floor stand type 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 unit's features.

The booklet is organized as follows.

◆ The following figures are shown on pages from 4 to 6:

Indoor and outdoor units

Remote control (buttons and display)

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 three different symbols:

PRESS

For the...

Remote control

Unit itself

PUSH

The illustrations are...

In the upper part.

In the lower part.

HOLD DOWN

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Inserting the Remote Control Batteries

You must insert or replace the remote control batteries when :

◆ You purchase the air conditioner

◆ The remote control does not work correctly

N o tt e ◆ 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.

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2

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.

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

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Operating Preparation

Look around the indoor and outdoor unit. Confirm if any obstacles that may prevent the air flow are present near the air conditioner.

1 Turn the power switch on.

IM PORTANT To operate the unit, the power switch is fitted to the wall must be set to ON.

Using the Control Panel on the Indoor Unit

You can operate with the indoor unit when you do not wish to or cannot operate the air conditioner with the remote control.

You can : Adapt the On/Off, Temperature, Fan Speed, Energy Saving,

Air Swing settings to your specific requirements.

Example : Remote control is broken or lost.

Using the Remote Control

All air conditioner features except Lock function and Energy Saving mode can be controlled from your seat by using the remote control.

You can : Adapt the Auto mode, Cool mode, Turbo mode and

Fan Speed/Timer settings to your specific requirements.

N o tt tt e You must operate the Turbo, Long and Off Timer function with the remote control.

Cooling Your Room

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 power indicator on the control panel comes on.

◆ The indoor unit beeps.

◆ The air conditioner starts up in the Cool mode.

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

◆ Switched on

◆ Stopped lt will start up normally after three minutes.

2 If the is not displayed on the control panel, press the remote control one or more times until it appears.

Result: ◆ The indoor unit beeps each time you press the

◆ The air conditioner runs in the Cool mode.

N o tt tt e You can change modes at any time.

button on the button.

3 To adjust the temperature, press the buttons on the remote control or buttons on the control panel one or more times until the required temperature is displayed. Possible temperatures are between 18 O C and 30 O C inclusive.

Result: ◆ Each time you press the buttons:

- The temperature is adjusted by 1 O C.

- The indoor unit beeps.

◆ The air conditioner starts cooling, provided that the room temperature is higher than the selected temperature.

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

4 Select the fan speed by pressing the button on the remote control or button one or more times until the required setting is displayed :

Automatic(rotated : ➔

Low

Medium

High

Result: ◆ Each time you press the

➔ ➔ button, the indoor unit beeps.

)

5 To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 16.

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Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode

You can start the air conditioner in the Automatic mode from your remote control. In the Automatic mode, the temperature and the optimum fan speed is selected automatically.






◆ Switched on


2 If the is not displayed on the control panel, press the button on the remote control one or more times until it appears.

Result: ◆ The indoor unit beeps each time you press the button.

N o tt tt e

◆ The air conditioner runs in the Auto mode.

You can change modes at any time.


N o tt tt e To adjust the temperature, press the buttons. The temperature will be adjusted and the mode will be changed with the Cool mode.

Changing the Room Temperature Quickly

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

E x a m p ll ll e : 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 setting before returning automatically to the mode and temperature previously selected.






◆ Switched on


2 Press the button.

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

◆ The temperature and fan settings are adjusted automatically.

◆ After 30 minutes, the air conditioner is reset automatically to the previous mode, temperature and fan setting. But, if you press the button in the Dry or the Fan mode that is changed with the Auto mode automatically.

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

Result: ◆ The air conditioner is reset automatically to the previous mode, temperature and fan settings.


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Cooling Distant Place

The Long function is used to cool your room as far as possible.

In the Long mode, the up/down orientation of air flow and fan speed are selected automatically.






◆ Switched on


2 Press the button twice.

Result: ◆ The air conditioner cools the room as far as possible.

◆ The fan settings are adjusted automatically.

◆ If you press the button in the Dry or the Fan mode that is changed with the Auto mode automatically.

3 To adjust the temperature, press the buttons one or more times until the required temperature is displayed. Possible temperatures are between

18 O C and 30 O C inclusive.


- The temperature is adjusted by 1 O C.


4 If you wish to stop the Long function, press the button again.

Result: ◆ The air conditioner is reset automatically to the previous mode, temperature and fan settings.

5 To control the direction of the air flow horizontally, refer to page 16.

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.






◆ Switched on


2 If the is not displayed on the control panel, press the remote control one or more times until it appears.

button on the


N o tt tt e

◆ The air conditioner runs in the Dry mode.

You can change modes at any time.

3 To adjust the temperature, press the buttons one or more times until the required temperature is displayed. Possible temperatures are between 18 O C and 30 O C inclusive.


- The temperature is adjusted by 1

O

C.


◆ The air conditioner starts removing the excess humidity;

◆ the quantity of air is adjusted automatically.


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Airing Your Room

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






◆ Switched on


2 If the is not displayed on the control panel, press the button on the remote control one or more times until it appears.


◆ The air conditioner runs in the Fan mode.

N o tt tt e You can change modes at any time.

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 button, the indoor unit beeps.


N o tt e To adjust the temperature, press the buttons. The temperature will be adjusted and the mode will be changed with the Cool mode.

Selecting Energy Saving Mode

If your wish to save energy when using the control panel of your air conditioner, select the Energy Saving mode with the Energy Saving button.






◆ Switched on


2 Press the button on the control panel.

Result: ◆ The indoor unit beeps.

◆ The air conditioner runs in the Energy Saving mode.

◆ The outer air flow blade moves up and down.

3 To adjust the temperature, press the buttons one or more times until the required temperature is displayed. Possible temperatures are between

18 O C and 30 O C inclusive.

N o tt tt e

◆ You can adjust the temperature only when the air conditioner runs in the Cool mode.

4 To select the fan speed, press the button one or more times until the required setting is displayed.


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Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically

Depending on the position of the indoor unit your room, you can adjust the position of the outer air flow blade on the upper part of the unit, thus increasing the efficiency of the air conditioner.

1 Press the button.

Result: ◆ The outer blade moves up and down.

RECOMMENDATION When...

Cooling

Adjust the blade to face...

Upwards.

2 To stop the blade moving up and down, press the button again.

Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally

There are two sets of air flow blades. Just as the outer air flow blade can be adjusted vertically, the inner blade can be adjusted horizontally.

1 Press the button.

Result: ◆ The inner blade moves right and left.

2 To stop the blade moving right and left, press the button again.

Setting the Off Timer

The Off Timer enables you to switch off the air conditioner automatically after a given period of time. You can set the period of time from 1 to 8 hours. You can select the Off Timer only when the air conditioner is on.

To set the operating time, press the button one or more times until the required time is displayed. Possible time is between 1 hour and 8 hours inclusive.

Result: ◆ After blinking of the timer indicator for 5 seconds, it will be changed to temperature setting.

◆ The air conditioner will switch off automatically after the set time and the Off Timer indicator disappears.

N o tt e You can see or change the setting mode and/or the temperature by pressing the button or the buttons after setting the

Off Timer.

To Cancel the Off Timer

Press the disappears.

button one or more times until the Off Timer indicator

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Other Function

You can use the Lock function on the control panel of the indoor unit.

1 Press the buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.

Result: ◆ indicates on the control panel.

◆ The control panel is locked.

N o tt tt e You can use the remote control even if the control panel is locked.

2 To cancel the Lock function, press the buttons simultaneously for

3 seconds once again.

Operating Recommendation

Here are a few recommendations that you should follow when using your air conditioner.

Recommendation Topic

Power failure If a power failure occurs when the air conditioner is operating, the unit is switched off.

When the power returns, you must press the

(On/Off) button to restart it.

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Temperature and Humidity Ranges

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

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

High temperature

Low temperature

High humidity levels

The automatic protection feature may be triggered and the air conditioner stopped.

A water leakage or some other malfunction may happen if the heat exchanger freezes.

Water may condense on and drip from the surface of the indoor unit if it is used for a long periods.

Mode Outdoor Temperature Indoor Temperature Indoor Humidity

Cooling

Drying

21°C to 43°C approx.




80% or less

-

❇ If the cooling operation is used at over 33°C(indoor temperature), it does not cool at its full capacity.

Cleaning Your Air Conditioner

For the best use of your air conditioner, you must clean it every two weeks regularly to remove the dust that accumulates on the air filter.

IM PORTANT Before cleaning your air conditioner, ensure that you have switched off the breaker for the unit.

1 Open the front grille, then pull out the air filter.

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

3 When you have finished, insert the air filter into the original position and close the front grille.

4 Clean the unit with a damp cloth and mild detergent (do NOT use benzene, solvents or other chemicals).

N o tt tt e If you have not used the air conditioner for a long period of time, set the fan going for three to four hours to dry the inside of the air conditioner thoroughly.

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Solving Common Problems

Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.

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

Problem Explanation/Solution

The air conditioner does not operate at all

◆ Check that the breaker used for the air conditioner is switched on.

◆ Check that the indoor unit is turned on; if necessary press the (On/Off) button on the remote control.

◆ Check whether the Timer indicator on the indoor unit is switched on.

If so:

- Wait until the switch-on time is reached and the air conditioner starts up automatically.

- Cancel the Timer (see page 17 for further details)

The air conditioner does not operate with the remote control

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

◆ Check the remote control batteries.

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

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

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

◆ Replace the remote control batteries if necessary.

The air conditioner does not cool ◆ Check that the correct operating mode has been selected

(Cool, Auto).

◆ The room temperature may be too low or too high.

◆ Dust may be blocking the air filter guard; refer to page 21 for cleaning instructions.

◆ Check that there is no obstacle in front of the outdoor unit.

The fan speed does not change when you press the button

◆ Check that the operating mode is set to Cool, or Fan ; in the Auto, Turbo, Long and Dry mode, the fan speed is controlled automatically.

◆ Check that the air conditioner has been switched on; if necessary, press the (On/Off) button on the remote control.

The air flow direction does not change when you press the or button

The Timer is not correctly triggered ◆ Check that the timer has been programmed correctly; see page 17.

Odour is permeated in the room during air conditioning

◆ Air the room.

Technical Specifications

Model

APC503QG

APC523QF

APC553QF

Power Supply

3N~, 380V, 50Hz

3~, 220V, 60Hz

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Samsung AP55Q0CN User manual

OWNER’S

INSTRUCTIONS

APC503QG

APC523QF

APC553QF

FLOOR STAND TYPE AIR CONDITIONER

( Cool )

Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register

Safety Precautions

WARNING

Contents

View of the Unit

Indoor Unit

Control Panel

Outdoor Unit

Remote Control - Buttons

etting Started

Inserting the Remote Control Batteries

Operating Preparation

Using the Control Panel on the Indoor Unit

Using the Remote Control

Cooling Your Room

Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode

Changing the Room Temperature Quickly

Cooling Distant Place

Removing Excess Humidity

Airing Your Room

Selecting Energy Saving Mode

Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically

Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally

Setting the Off Timer

To Cancel the Off Timer

Other Function

Operating Recommendation

Temperature and Humidity Ranges

Cleaning Your Air Conditioner

Solving Common Problems

Technical Specifications

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