OWNER'S INSTRUCTIONS AW0503M AW0505M AW0603M AW0803M AW1003M AW1203M AW1403M AW1803M AW0593M AW0693M AW0893M AW1093M AW1293M Window-type Room Air Conditioner (Cool) E S DB98-15112A(1) Safety Precautions The following safety precautions must be taken when installing and using your air conditioner. 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. 3 NEVER spill liquids of any kind into the unit. Should this happen, unplug the unit and contact your installation specialist. 4 Do NOT insert anything between the air outlet blades, as it may damage the inner fan and you may get 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. 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. CAUTION 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. E-2 Contents PREPARING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Safety Precautions ......................................................................................... Description of Each Component .................................................................... Getting Started ............................................................................................... 2 4 5 OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER Cooling Your Room ........................................................................................ Ventilating Your Room .................................................................................... Switching the Air Conditioner Off .................................................................... Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally .................................................. Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically ...................................................... 6 7 8 9 9 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE Power Failure ................................................................................................. Temperature and Humidity Ranges ................................................................ Cleaning Your Air Conditioner ........................................................................ Solving Common Problems ............................................................................ Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 10 10 11 12 13 E-3 Description of Each Component The design and shape are subject to change. Air outlet Outer air flow blades (up/down orientation) - Except AW0503M / AW0505M / AW0593M/AW0603M Inner air flow blades (right/left orientation) Air outlet Ventilation lever - Except AW0503M / AW0505M / AW0593M/AW0603M Air inlet (Inside) Air inlet (Outside) Air filter (Inside) Power plug (The type of power plug may differ, depending on the local power supply.) OFF 5 Low Fan Hi Fan 6 7 8 9 4 3 Operating mode selection dial Low Cool Med Cool Hi Cool 2 1 10 Thermostat control Selector Thermostat E-4 Getting Started You have just purchased a Samsung window-type room air conditioner which should be installed following your Owner's Instructions. 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 illustrations in the step-by-step procedures use four different symbols: PRESS PUSH IMPORTANT NOTE E-5 Cooling Your Room You must select the COOL mode if you wish to adjust the: Cooling temperature Fan speed when Cooling 1 Turn the operating mode selection dial and set it to " Hi Cool " , " Med Cool " or " Low Cool ". Result: The air conditioner starts up in cool mode. You can change modes at any time. 2 Turn the THERMOSTAT control to the desired position. Possible temperatures: Can be set between 64°F and 84°F. Result: The air conditioner starts cooling if the room temperature is higher than the selected temperature. 3 To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 9. E-6 Ventilating Your Room If the air in your room is stale, you can ventilate the room using the Fan feature. (Except AW0503M / AW0505M / AW0593M / AW0603M) 1 If you wish to discharge stale air, push the ventilation lever on the front of the unit to the right and open position ( ). Result: The air inside the room circulates and stale air is discharged outside. ). Otherwise, push the ventilation lever to the left and closed position ( Result: The air simply circulates inside the room. 2 Turn the operating mode selection dial and set it to "Hi Fan" or "Low Fan" position. Result: The air conditioner starts up in fan mode. Hi Fan : The fan turns rapidly. Low Fan : The fan turns slowly. You can change modes at any time. 3 To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 9. E-7 Switching the Air Conditioner Off You can switch the air conditioner off whenever you want. 1 To switch the unit off, simply set the operating mode selection dial to the " OFF " position. Result: The air conditioner stops operating. E-8 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 sliding them side to side. Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically The outer air flow blades can be adjusted to control the vertical air flow direction. (Except AW0503M / AW0505M / AW0593M / AW0603M) RECOMMENDATION When... Cooling Adjust the blades to face... Upwards. Adjust the air flow blades to the desired position, by pushing them upwards or downwards. If you orient the air flow blades downwards and the unit operates in Cool mode for long periods of time, dew may: - Form on the surface of the blades - Drip from the blades E-9 Power Failure If a power failure occurs, the air conditioner is switched off. When the power comes back on, the air conditioner starts up again automatically. Temperature and Humidity Ranges The following table indicates the temperature and humidity ranges within which the air conditioner can be used. Mode Cooling Indoor Temperature 70°F to 90°F approx. Outdoor Temperature 70°F to 110°F approx. Indoor Humidity 80% or less If the air conditioner is used at... Higher temperature Lower temperature Then... 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. Higher humidity levels Water may condense on and drip from the surface of the unit if it is used for long periods. E-10 Cleaning Your Air Conditioner Be sure to clean the air filter periodically to maintain the air conditioner in the best condition for a long period of time. 1 When cleaning the air conditioner, turn it off and pull out the power plug. 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. 2 Grab the tabs on the filter and pull it up and out. 3 Remove all dust on the air filter with a vacuum cleaner or brush. 4 When you have finished, insert the air filter back into its original position. 5 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.) If you... Will not be using the air conditioner for a long period of time Then... 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. Set the fan going for a few hours to dry the inside of the air conditioner thoroughly. Have not used the air conditioner for a long period of time E-11 Solving Common Problems Before contacting an authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and the expense of an unnecessary call. Problem The air conditioner does not operate at all. Explanation / Solution Check for a power failure. Check the voltage. (See the technical specifications) Check the power plug for disconnection. Check to see whether the operating mode selection dial is placed in the " Off " position. (Set it to the desired position.) Check to see whether the room temperature is too low. - Refer to page 10 for details about temperature condition. Set the THERMOSTAT control to the desired position. - When the number on the THERMOSTAT control is too high, the room temperature may be too warm. Check to see whether there is an open window or other leakage of cool air to the outside. - Close the window, and fill the gap. Check to see whether there is any obstacle adversely affecting the flow of the air inside and outside the room. - Remove the obstacle or change the position of the air conditioner. Check to see whether the air filter is clogged with dust or contaminated with foreign substances. - Clean the air filter. Check to see whether there is any direct sunlight facing the air conditioner. - Block the sunlight with a sunshade. Check to see whether there is any electric device generating heat. - Do not use the air conditioner together with any heating device. Ventilate the room. The air comes out smoothly, but cooling is not effective. Odors are permeating the room during air conditioning. E-12 Technical Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Model AW0503M AW0593M AW0505M AW0693M AW0603M AW0893M AW0803M AW1093M AW1003M AW1293M AW1203M AW1403M AW1803M Power Supply 115V~, 60Hz 230 - 208V~, 60Hz E-13 SAMSUNG ROOM AIR CONDITIONER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of: One (1) Year Parts and Labor, Five (5) Years Parts Warranty for Compressor This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in 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 SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG's authorized service center. 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 uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety(90) days,whichever is longer. In - Home Service (Except AW0503M / AW0505M / AW0593M / AW0603M): During the warranty labor period, in-home service will be provided subject to availability within the contiguous United States. In-home service is not available in all areas. If during in-home service repair can not be completed, it may be necessary to remove, repair and return the product. If in-home service is unavailable, SAMSUNG may elect, at our option, to provide for transportation of our choice to and from a SAMSUNG authorized service center. Otherwise, transportation to and from the SAMSUNG authorized service center is the responsibility of the purchaser. This limit ...