SPLIT TYPE ROOM AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION MANUAL CLIMATISEUR INDIVIDUEL EN DEUX PARTIES MODE D'EMPLOI ACONDICIONADOR DE AIRE DE DOBLE SERVICIO MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES CONDIZIONATORE D'ARIA DA CAMERA TIPO SPLIT MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO ZWEITEILIGES KLIMAGERÄT BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG SPLIT * Plasmacluster is a trademark of SHARP Corporation. DEUTSCH INDOOR UNIT OUTDOOR UNIT AY-XP7HR AE-X7HR AY-XP9HR AE-X9HR AY-XP12HR AE-X12HR A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1. In the European Union Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin! Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment. Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge*. In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one. *) Please contact your local authority for further details. Attention: Your product is marked with this symbol. It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products. If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please dispose of these separately beforehand according to local requirements. By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling. 2. In other Countries outside the EU If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal. For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even if you don't purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch. B. Information on Disposal for Business Users. 1. In the European Union If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it: Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities. For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for take-back of your used products. 2. In other Countries outside the EU If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal. EN ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing a SHARP air conditioner. Please read this manual carefully before operating the product. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS FOR INSTALLATION/ REMOVAL/REPAIR · Do not attempt to install/remove/repair the unit by yourself. Incorrect work will cause electric shock, water leak, fire etc. Consult your dealer or other qualified service personnel for the installation/ removal/repair of the unit. ENGLISH CONTENTS · IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............E-1 · PART NAMES.....................................................E-2 · USING THE REMOTE CONTROL .....................E-4 · SETTING AIR PURIFYING FILTER ..................E-5 · TIPS ON SAVING ENERGY...............................E-5 · AUXILIARY MODE .............................................E-5 · BASIC OPERATION ...........................................E-6 · ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION ........E-7 · PROGRESSIVE AIRFLOW ................................E-8 · POWERFUL JET OPERATION ..........................E-8 · PLASMACLUSTER OPERATION ......................E-9 · SELF CLEAN OPERATION................................E-9 · ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER....................................E-10 · TIMER OPERATION ..........................................E-10 · MAINTENANCE .................................................E-12 · ADDITIONAL NOTES ON OPERATION ............E-13 · BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE ...................E-13 CAUTIONS FOR USE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Open a window or door periodically to ventilate the room, especially when using gas appliances. Insufficient ventilation may cause oxygen shortage. Do not operate the buttons with wet hand. It may cause electric shock. For safety, turn the circuit breaker off when not using the unit for an extended period of time. Check the outdoor unit mounting rack periodically for wear and to make sure it is firmly in place. Do not put anything on the outdoor unit nor step on it. The object or the person may fall down or drop, causing injury. This unit is designed for residential use. Do not use for other applications such as in a kennel or greenhouse to raise animals or grow plants. Do not place a vessel with water on the unit. If water penetrates into the unit, electrical insulations may deteriorate and cause electric shock. Do not block the air inlets nor outlets of the unit. It may cause insufficient performance or troubles. Be sure to stop the operation and turn the circuit breaker off before performing any maintenance or cleaning. A fan is rotating inside the unit and you may get injured. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS FOR USE pull or deform power supply cord. 1 Do notinand misuse of thethe and supply electrical Pulling power cord can result damage to the unit cause shock. not directly to 2 Be carefulair fortoaexpose yourIt body affect your the outlet long time. may physical conditions. using air conditioner for 3 When sure thethebedridden, or disabledinfants, children, elderly, people make room temperature is suitable for those in the room. splash or directly 10 Do notcan cause pour watershock oron the unit. Water electrical equipment damage. not use by young children or infi persons without 11 This appliancermisshouldintended forsupervision. Young children be supervised to ensure 4 5 Never insert objects into the unit. Inserting objects can result in injury due to the high speed rotation of internal fans. Ground the air conditioner without fail. Do not connect the grounding wire to gas pipe, water pipe, lightning rod or telephone grounding wire. Incomplete grounding may cause electric shock. 12 This appliance is unfit for use in Nordic region. CAUTIONS FOR LOCATION/ INSTALLATION · Make sure to connect the air conditioner to power supply of the rated voltage and frequency. Use of a power supply with improper voltage and frequency can result in equipment damage and possible fire. · Do not install the unit in a place where inflammable gas may leak. It may cause fire. Install the unit in a place with minimal dust, fumes and moisture in the air. · Arrange the drain hose to ensure smooth drainage. Insufficient drainage may cause wetting of the room, furniture etc. · Make sure a leak breaker or a circuit breaker is installed, depending on the installation location, to avoid electrical shock. that they do not play with the appliance. is abnormal the air conditioner (ex. 6 Ifa anything smell), stop with operation immediately burning the and turn the circuit breaker OFF. shall be installed in accordance 7 The appliancewiring regulations. Improper cable with national connection can cause the power supply cord, plug and the electrical outlet to overheat and cause fire. supply cord damaged, it 8 If thesimilarlythequalifiedis personorinitsordermust be replaced by manufacturer service agent or a to avoid a hazard. Use only the manufacture-specified power cord for replacement. E-1 PART NAMES INDOOR UNIT 1 2 3 4 1 Inlet (Air) 2 Open Panel 3 Air Filter 4 Air Purifying Filter 5 AUX. Button 5 6 Receiver Window 7 Power Supply Cord 6 8 Vertical Adjustment Louvre 9 Horizontal Adjustment Louvre 7 8 9 0 q 0 Outlet (Air) q Remote Control w e r t y w PLASMACLUSTER Lamp (blue) e OPERATION Lamp (red r TIMER Lamp (orange ) ) ) ) t POWERFUL JET Lamp (green y SELF CLEAN Lamp (green OUTDOOR UNIT u i o u Inlet (Air) i Refrigerant Tube and Interconnecting Cord o Drainage Hose p Outlet (Air) p NOTE: Actual units might vary slightly from those shown above. E-2 REMOTE CONTROL 1 1 TRANSMITTER 2 DISPLAY (Liquid Crystal Display) 3 PLASMACLUSTER Button 4 DISPLAY Button 2 5 ON/OFF Button 6 THERMOSTAT Button 7 POWERFUL JET Button 8 PROGRESSIVE AIRFLOW Button 9 MODE Button 0 TIMER ON Button (for setting the timer) q TIMER OFF Button (for setting the timer) w ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER Button e TIME ADVANCE Button r TIME REVERSE Button t SELF CLEAN Button y TIMER SET/CANCEL Button u Indicates battery compartment is below this mark : horizontal direction) i SWING Button ( o CLOCK Button p FAN Button a SWING Button ( : vertical direction) ENGLISH 3 4 5 6 DISPLAY MODE 1h CLEAN FAN 7 8 9 0 q w e r t y u i o p a SET/C L.C.D. REMOTE CONTROL DISPLAY % ^ & * $ ( % ^ & * ( ! @ # $ PROGRESSIVE AIRFLOW Symbol SELF CLEAN Symbol PLASMACLUSTER Symbol MODE Symbols : AUTO : COOL : HEAT : DRY ! @ # Thermostat setting for AUTO and DRY modes TEMPERATURE Indicator TRANSMITTING Symbol POWERFUL JET Symbol FAN SPEED Symbols : AUTO : LOW : SOFT : HIGH ) Q ) TIMER ON Indicator/CLOCK Indicates the on timer preset time or current time. Q TIMER OFF Indicator Indicates the preset time for off timer or one-hour off timer. E-3 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL LOADING BATTERIES Use two size-AAA (R03) batteries. CAUTION: · Do not allow the signal receiver window to receive strong direct sunlight, since it can adversely affect its operation. If the signal receiver window is exposed to direct sunlight, close a curtain to block the light. · Using a fluorescent lamp with a quick starter in the same room may interfere with transmission of the signal. · The unit can be affected by signals transmitted from the remote control of a television, VCR or other equipment used in the same room. · Do not leave the remote control in direct sunlight or near a heater. Also, protect the unit and remote control from moisture and shock which can discolour or damage them. 1 Remove the remote control cover. Insert in the compartment, 2 making batteries± and -- polarities are sure the correctly aligned. 3 Reinstall the cover. · The display indicates "AM 6:00" when batteries are properly installed. + - + SET CURRENT CLOCK TIME Remote control cover There are two clock modes: 12-hour mode and 24-hour mode. Example: 5 o'clock in the afternoon Clock 12-hour mode 24-hour mode Display PM 5:00 17:00 NOTE: · The battery life is approximately one year in normal use. · When you replace the batteries, always change both batteries, and make sure they are the same type. · If the remote control does not operate properly after replacing the batteries, take out the batteries and reinstall them again after 30 seconds. · If you will not be using the unit for a long time, remove the batteries from the remote control. To set 12-hour mode, press 1 CLOCK to the once in the first step. the button To set to the 24-hour mode, press the CLOCK button twice in the first step. Press TIME ADVANCE or 2 button theset the current time. REVERSE to · Keep the button pressed to advance or reverse the time display quickly. · The colon (:) blinks to indicate that the clock is functioning. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL Point the remote control towards the unit's signal receiver window and press the desired button. The unit generates a beep when it receives the signal. · Make sure there is no curtain or other object between the remote control and the unit. · The remote control can send signals from up to 7 metres away. 3 Press the SET/C button. 2 3 1 NOTE: · The current time cannot be set when the timer is operating. E-4 SETTING AIR PURIFYING FILTER The air purifying filters are packed as accessory of this unit. During operation of the air conditioner, the filters remove dust and tobacco smoke from the air and discharges clean air. TIPS ON SAVING ENERGY Below are some simple ways to save energy when you use your air conditioner. SET THE CORRECT TEMPERATURE · Setting the thermostat 1°C higher than the desired temperature in the COOL mode and 2°C lower in the HEAT mode will save approximately 10 percent in power consumption. · Setting the temperature lower than necessary during cooling operation will result in increased power consumption. BLOCK DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND PREVENT DRAFTS · Blocking direct sunlight during cooling operation will reduce power consumption. · Close the windows and doors during cooling and heating operations. ENGLISH 1 Take out the air filters. 1 Open the open panel. 2 Push the air filters up slightly to unlock them. 3 Pull the air filters down to remove th ...