OWNER'S INSTRUCTIONS AW0750/AW0810 AW1010/AW1210 AW1800/AW1810 WINDOW-TYPE ROOM AIR CONDITIONER ( Cool ) E S DB68-00964A(3) Safety Precautions The following safety precautions must be taken when using your air conditioner. 1 The unit must be plugged into an independent circuit. The air conditioner must be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations and safety regulations wherever applicable. 2 Some installation locations may require installation of a short circuit breaker or grounding. 3 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent. 4 MAKE sure that the unit is correctly ventilated at all times : do NOT place clothing or other materials over it. 5 NEVER spill any kind of liquid into the unit. Should this happen, unplug the unit and contact an authorized service center. 6 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. 7 Do NOT place any obstacles in front of the unit. 8 Users of this product are cautioned not to attempt repairs. Instead, they are requested to directly contact a designated service center or the outlet at which the product was purchased. 9 Do not use an extension cord with this product. 10 The appliance is not intended for use by young children without supervision ; young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. 11 Never store or ship the air conditioner upside down or sideways to avoid damage to the compressor. 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 x PREPARING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER s s s Safety Precautions ......................................................................................... Description of Each Component .................................................................... Getting Started ............................................................................................... 2 4 5 x OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER s s s s s s Cooling Your Room ......................................................................................... Ventilating Your Room ..................................................................................... Switching the Air Conditioner Off ................................................................... Selecting Energy Saving Mode ...................................................................... Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally ................................................. Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically ...................................................... 6 7 8 8 9 9 x RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE s s s s s 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, depending on the model. Inner air flow blades (right/left orientation) Outer air flow blades (up/down orientation) Air inlet(Inside) Air outlet Air inlet (Outside) Ventilation lever Air filter (Inside) Power plug (The type of power plug may differ, depending on the local power supply.) AW0750/AW0810 Selector Thermostat control Energy saver switch AW1010/AW1210 AW1810/AW1800 Some models do not have the Swing switch and/or the Energy Saver switch. Make sure which model you have before using the air conditioner. Selector Thermostat control Swing switch (Except AW1800) Energy saver switch (Except AW1800) 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. E-5 Cooling Your Room You must select the COOL mode if you wish to adjust the: x Cooling temperature x Fan speed when Cooling 1 Turn the SELECTOR and set it to " HI COOL " , " MED COOL " or " LOW COOL ". Result: Note x The air conditioner starts up in cool mode. x You can change modes at any time. 81°F ~ 73°F 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. 81°F ~ 84°F 73°F ~ 64°F 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. 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 SELECTOR and set it to "HI FAN" or "LOW FAN" position. Result: Note x The air conditioner starts up in fan mode. x HI FAN : The fan turns rapidly. x LOW FAN : The fan turns slowly. x 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 SELECTOR to the OFF position. Result: The air conditioner stops operating. Selecting Energy Saving Mode(except AW1800) If you wish to save energy when using the air conditioner, select the energy saving mode by using the Energy Saver switch. This feature is normally used when the room is unoccupied. 1 To select the energy saving mode, set the Energy Saver switch to the ON position. Result: The fan and compressor cycle on and off simultaneously. This results in wider variations of room temperature and humidity. If you want to run the air conditioner in Fan mode, do not turn the Energy Saver switch on. The Fan mode will not operate when the Energy Saver switch is in the ON position. Note 2 To turn off the energy saving feature, set the Energy Saver switch to the OFF position. Result: The fan runs at all times, while the compressor cycles on and off. E-8 Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally The inner air flow blades on the rigth side of the unit can be adjusted to direct the air flow to the left, right or straight, thus increasing the efficiency of the air conditioner. AW1010/AW1210/AW1810 1 Set the Swing switch to the Result: position. The inner blades swing automatically left and right. 2 To stop the blades moving left and right, set the Swing switch to the position. To stop the blades in a specific position and orient the air flow in the corresponding direction, simply set the switch to the position when the blades are in the desired position. AW0750/AW0810/AW1800 The side by side air direction louvers are controlled by a lever. They regulate air discharge to the left, right or straight. Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically The outer air flow blades can be adjusted to control the vertical air flow direction. RECOMMENDATION When... Cooling Adjust the blades to face... Upwards. Adjust the air flow blades to the desired position, by pushing them upwards or downwards. Note x 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, set the SELECTOR to OFF. When the power comes back on, wait five minutes before turning the unit back on. 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. IMPORTANT When cleaning the air conditioner, turn it off and pull out the power plug. 1 Open the front grille by pulling on the tabs of the unit. N o t e The removal of the front grille makes it easier to clean the air conditioner. After opening the front grille, lift it up as much as possible, then pull down to release it. 2 Grasp the handle on the air filter and lift it slightly and then out to the front. Front grille 3 Remove all dust on the air filter with a vacuum cleaner or brush. ;; ;; ;; 6 4 8 6 4 2 8 10 2 OFF 10 12 CON. TIMER COOLEST 12 THERM OSTAT 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.) Front grille Grille groove Body guide Note If you... Will not be using the air conditioner for a long period of time Then... x Set the SELECTOR to "LOW FAN" and let it for a few hours to dry the inside of the air conditioner thoroughly. x Switch the air conditioner off and unplug it from the wall socket. x Clean the filter and outer surfaces. Set the SELECTOR to "LOW FAN" and let it run 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 x Check for a power failure. x Check the voltage. (See the technical specifications) x Check the power plug for disconnection. x Check to see whether the SELECTOR is placed in the "OFF" position. (Set it to the desired position.) x Check to see whether the room temperature is too low. - Refer to page 10 for details about temperature condition. The air comes out smoothly, but cooling is not effective. x Set the THERMOSTAT control to the desired position. - When the number on the THERMOSTAT control is high, the room temperature may be too warm. x Check to see whether there is any open window or leakage of cool air to the outside. - Close the window, and fill the gap. x 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. x Check to see whether the air filter is clogged with dust or contaminated with foreign substances. - Clean the air filter. x Check to see whether there is any direct sunlight facing the air conditioner. - Block the sunlight with a sunshade. x Check to see whether there is any electric device generating heat. - Do not use the air conditioner together with any heating device. Odors are permeating the room during air conditioning x Ventilate the room. E-12 Technical Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Model AW0750 AW0810 AW1010 AW1210 AW1800 AW1810 Cooling Capacity(BTU/h) 7800 8000 10000 12000 18000 18000 Power Supply 115V~, 60Hz 230V~/208V~, 60Hz E-13 SAMSUNG ROOM AIR CONDITIONER (7000 BTU and Larger) 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 up ...