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APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 2008.10.20 11:2 PM Page 2 Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register Safety Precautions The following safety precautions are provided to protect the users’ safety and prevent property damage. Make sure to read the followings and use the air conditioner properly. ◗ Keep this user ’s manual together with the installation manual in a handy place so that you can find it whenever you need to see it after reading this manual thoroughly.
2008.10.20 11:2 PM Page 3 ENGLISH APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 WARNING DURING OPERATION ➤ Do not attempt to repair, move,modify or reinstall the unit on your own.Make sure that these installations are carried out by qualified personnel to avoid electric shock or fire. ➤ 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 place any obstacles in front of the unit.
APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 2008.10.20 11:2 PM Page 4 WARNING DISPOSING THE U NIT ➤ Before throwing out the device,it is necessary to pull back the battery cells and get rid of them safely for recycling reasons. CAUTION ● ➤ 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.
APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 2008.10.20 11:2 PM Page 5 ENGLISH CAUTION REGARDING POWER SOURCE ➤ Disconnect the circuit breaker when you don’t use the air conditioner for a long time to save energy. ➤ Contact the service center or manufacturer if you want to repair the air conditioner. ➤ Do not place any obstacles in front of the unit. Make sure that the unit is correctly ventilated at all times: Do not place clothing or other materials over it. ➤ Do not drink the water from the air conditioner.
APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 2008.10.20 11:2 PM Page 6 CAUTION DURING OPERATION ➤ Do not use the air conditioner to maintain the machine,food, pet, plant or cosmetics. ➤ Do not give excessive shock to the air conditioner. OTHERS E-6 ➤ Be sure that the air filter not to be exposed to direct sunlight. ➤ 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.
2008.10.20 11:2 PM Page 7 ENGLISH APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 Contents ◆ PREPARING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER ■ Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ■ View of the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ■ Remote Control-Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ■ Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ■ Inserting the Remote Control Batteries . .
APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 2008.10.20 11:2 PM Page 8 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 To open the grille Air inlet ◆ 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.
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APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 2008.10.
2008.10.20 11:2 PM Page 11 ENGLISH APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 Getting 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.
APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 2008.10.20 11:2 PM Page 12 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 Note ◆ 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.
APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 2008.10.20 11:2 PM Page 13 ENGLISH 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 ◆ The power indicator on the control panel comes on. ◆ The indoor unit beeps.
APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 2008.10.20 11:2 PM Page 14 Heating Your Room You must select the Heat mode if you wish to adjust the : ◆ Heating temperature ◆ Fan speed when heating 1 If necessary, press the ◆ The power indicator on the control panel comes on. ◆ The indoor unit beeps.
APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 2008.10.20 11:2 PM Page 15 ENGLISH Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode You can start the air conditioner in the Automatic mode. In the Automatic mode, the temperature and the optimum fan speed is selected automatically. 1 If necessary, press the Result: IMPORTANT 2 (On/Off) button. ◆ The power indicator on the control panel comes on. ◆ The indoor unit beeps.
APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 2008.10.20 11:2 PM Page 16 Changing the Room Temperature Quickly The Turbo function is used to Cool /Auto(Cool) your room as quickly as possible. F o r e x a m p l 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.
APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 2008.10.20 11:3 PM Page 17 ENGLISH Operating to the Long Distance The Long function is used to Cool/Auto(Cool) your room as far as possible. In the Long function, the up/down orientation of air flow and fan speed are selected automatically. 1 If necessary, press the ◆ The power indicator on the control panel comes on. ◆ The indoor unit beeps. Result: IMPORTANT 2 Press the Result: (On/Off) button.
APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 2008.10.20 11:3 PM Page 18 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. 1 If necessary, press the Result: IMPORTANT 2 (On/Off) button. ◆ The power indicator on the control panel comes on. ◆ The indoor unit beeps.
APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 2008.10.20 11:3 PM Page 19 ENGLISH Airing Your Room If the atmosphere in your room is stale, you can air the room using the Fan feature. 1 If necessary, press the Result: IMPORTANT 2 (On/Off) button. ◆ The power indicator on the control panel comes on. ◆ The indoor unit beeps.
APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 2008.10.20 11:3 PM Page 20 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 Result: button. ◆ The outer blade moves up and down. RECOMMENDATION 2 When... Adjust the blade to face... Cooling Upwards. Heating Downwards.
APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 2008.10.20 11:3 PM Page 21 ENGLISH 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.
APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 2008.10.20 11:3 PM Page 22 Other Function You can use the Lock function on the control panel of the indoor unit. 1 Press the Result: buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. ◆ indicates on the control panel. ◆ The control panel is locked. Note 2 E-22 You can use the remote control even if the control panel is locked. To cancel the Lock function, press the 3 seconds once again.
APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 2008.10.20 11:3 PM Page 23 ENGLISH Operating Recommendations Here are a few recommendations that you should follow when using your air conditioner. Topic Recommendation Heating performances The heat pump inside the air conditioner absorbs heat from outside air and brings it indoors. If the temperature of the outside air drops, the air conditioner will heat less.
APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 2008.10.20 11:3 PM Page 24 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 The automatic protection feature may be triggered and the air conditioner stopped. Low temperature A water leakage or some other malfunction may happen if the heat exchanger freezes.
APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 2008.10.20 11:3 PM Page 25 ENGLISH Cleaning Your Air Conditioner For the best use of your air conditioner, you must clean it every 2 weeks regularly to remove the dust that accumulates on the air filter. IMPORTANT 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.
APV48QOAN_E IB_00000 2008.10.20 11:3 PM Page 26 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. Explanation/Solution Problem E-26 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.
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