MODELS INDOOR UNIT NG YT AY-A244J OUTDOOR UNIT AE-A184J AE-A244J SPLIT TYPE ROOM AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION MANUAL * MAIN FEATURES ..ot it » PRECAUTIONS FOR USE + TIPS ON SAVING ENERGY .. « PART NAMES + USING THE REMOTE CONTROL * BASIC OPERATION AUTO MODE ..ot 10 HEAT MODE : COOL MODE... DRY MODE FAN ONLY MODE .. * ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION 16 ¢ SAVE MODE ..o arrrvevrovecens oo 17 * TIMER OPERATION : TIMER ON orvovvevereorsasper oo i TIMER OFF « ONE-HOUR TIMER ..
MAIN FEATURES : S AUTOMATIC OPERATION (When the mode is set to AUTO.) When using the AUTO mode,the temperature setting and mode (HEAT,COOL or DRY) are automatically selected based on the room temperature when the unit is muted on. AUTO SLEEP FUNCTION (TIMER OFF) When this feature is selected, the air conditioner will automatically vary the room temperature while you sleep to prevent you from be corning too hot or foo cold.
¥ PRECAUTIONS FOR USE USE A 230-240 VOLT POWER CIRCUIT ONLY. Using a power circuit with improper voltage and frequency can result in damage fo the unit and possibly fire. Use a circuit with a 230-240 volt rating. VENTILATE THE ROOM OCCASIONALLY DURING USE. Open the window or doc periodically to ventilate the room, especially when using gas appliances. DO NOT INSERT OBJECTS INTO THE INLET OR OUTLET. Inserting objects into the unit could result in injury due ta rotation of the high-speed fans.
Tyl AT S " (+INDOOR UNIT ) @ @ Inlet (Air) @ @ Filter Cover 8 (® Operation panel ¥ % Air Filters ) (8 Indicator Panel & Power Supply Cord (AY-A184J only) ' (7 Vertical Adjustment Louvre & Horizontal Adjustment Louvre @ Outlet (Air) i Remote Control -0 @ Inlet (Air) 42 (1@ Refrigerant Tube % and Interconnecting Cord @ Drainage Hose 4 Outlet (Air) ® NOTE: Actual units may vary slightly from those shown above.
OPERATION AND INDICATOR PANELS ) Hold the bottom comer of the filtrate's AUX TIMER OPERATION; @ 5 ;‘i ter cover on both sides and gen‘ ily pull outwards. (» TEST RUN Button Used only for checking the operation of the unit. Do not use this feature during normal operation. (See p. 22) & AUX. Button Used to operate the unit when the remote control is not available. (See p. 22) @ TIMER Lamp (yellow) Lights up when the timer is set. OPERATION Lamp (red) Lights up while the unit is operating.
PART NAMES (Continued) _ . REMOTE CONTROL MODE C Jokes <7 AUTO SWING: FAN D SAVE SEMITIC TRANSMITTER Sends the control signal to the unit. (2) DISPLAY (Liquid Crystal Display) Indicates the operation modes, set temperature, fan speed and time. (See p. 7} (3) ON/OFF Button Press to start or stop the unit. (@ THERM. (Thermostat) Button Used to select the desired room temperature. (5) ONE-HOUR TIMER Button Used fo operate the unit for just one hour or to turn the unit off after one hour.
REMOTE CONTROL DISPLAY ) Ll_ yam HTE a‘u' Pt I ® @»OAM TRANSMITTING SYMBOL Appears when a control signal is being transmitted by the remote control. (Z) SAVE OPERATION MODE SYMBOL Indicates that the unit is in the save (energy-saving) mode. (3 TEMPERATURE SYMBOL Appears in the AUTO ,COOL, HEAT and DRY modes. @ THERMOSTAT SETTING IN AUTO MODE When the thermostat setting is changed in the AUTO mode and DRY mode , a bar appears above of below the base line.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL LOADING BATTERIES Use two high-quality size-AAA (R03) batteries. 1 Open the remote control cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.Remove the cover by pressing the mark " <2 and carefully pulling it in the direction of the arrow. «— Emote control 2 Insert the batteries in the compartment, making sure the @ and © polarities are properly aligned. » The remote control automatically resets when the batteries are loaded.
/I caution « Do net expose the receiver to strong, direct sunlight, which can adversely affect its operation. In such case, close the curtains to black the sunlight. « Use of a fluorescent damp with a quick starter in the same room may interfere with transmission of the signal. « The unit may be affected by signals emitted 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.
BASIC OPERATION I (_AUTOMATIC OPERATION MODE ) In this mode, the temperature setting and mode (WEATHERCOCK or DRY) are automatically selected depending on the room temperature when the unit is turned on. MODE, Ce C D exes (DY) FAN o C fess " C_D AUTO Swing ‘SAVE cosset. 4494 Press the MODE button to select the AUTO mode. (¢y) Press the ON/OFF button to start operation. * The red OPERATION lamp of the unit will light up. Press the FAN button to set the desired fan speed.
HOW THE AUTOMATIC OPERATION MODE WORKS In AUTO MODE, the HEAT, COOL, or DRY mode is selected based on the room temperature when the unit is turned on. Room temp. Automatic Operation when the unit turned on Mode Selected Thermostat Setting Below 21°C HEAT 23°C DRY Room Temp.
BASIC OPERATION (Continued) {_ HEAT MODE ) Press the MODE button to select the 6 HEAT mode. (£F V Press the ON/OFF button to start operation. * The red OPERATION lamp of the unit will it up. Press the THERM button 1o set the desired temperature. * The recommended temperature range is from 20 to 23°C. Press the FAN button to set the desired fan speed. <4494 < The AIR SWING mode can be demode/ AUTO SWING ’ elected, or AIR FLOW direction adC ogresses (D7 jousted by pressing the "AUTO SWING" FAN SAVE button .
( COOL MODE MODE/ ¢+ .. -AUTO SWING C Desks (9 FAN SAVE Co see C D 0o OTIOSE 449q¢ Press the MODE button to select the COOL mode. ( 3k) Press the ON/OFF bunion to start operation. » The red OPERATION lamp of the unit will light up. Press the THERM button to set the desired temperature. « The recommended temperature range is from 26 to 28°C. If the temperature is set below 21°C in the COOL mode, a protective mechanism may interrupt operation. Press the FAN button to set the desired fan speed.
BASIC OPERATION (Continued) P (_ DRY MODE ) In the DRY mode, the air conditioner reduces the humidity in the room without lowering the room temperature, Press the MODE button to select the DRY mode. (4 ) » The fan speed and temperature settings are set automatically. Press the ON/OFF button to start operation. v = The red OPERATION lamp of the unit will light up. o Adjust the thermostat setting, sired, by pressing the THERM buttons. MODE/. . ..
O < << MODE AUTO SWING C lenses (D7 FAN . SAVE el e o serious Press the MODE button to select the FAN ONLY mode. Press the OFFEND bunion to start operation. * The red OPERATION lamp of the unit will light up. Press the FAN button to set the desired fan speed. Fan speed AUTO ( @ ) cannot be set. The AIR SWING mode can be selected, or AIR FLOW direction adjusted by pressing the "AUTO SWING" button. (See p. 16 for detail) v To turn off the unit, press the ON/OFF button again.
ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION Y VERTICAL AIR FLOW g The direction of the air flow is automatically preset for the optimum effect in each mode as follows; COOL and DRY mode Horizontal air flow HEAT and FAN ONLY mode Diagonal air flow (45°) The air flow direction can be changed as desired. Adjustment range AR SWING MODE COOL and DRY mode HEAT and FAN ONLY mode Press the AUTO SWING | | button once. i The vertical adjustment | | Louvre will swing continue. : lousy within the range shown.
AN S Designed for greater energy efficiency, use of this mode reduces power consumption and offers energy savings compared with the normal operation. 1 To activate the SAVE mode, press the SAVE button during operation. + SAVE is displayed on the remote control. « The temperature display disappears. 2 To cancel the save mode, press the SAVE button again. *The SAVE display disappears and the unit returns to the former mode.
EEL NOTE: Before setting the timer, check to see if the current clock time is properly set. “WAKE UP” FUNCTION (TIMER ON MODE) Use the "WAKE UP*" function to turn the unit on at a programmed time. 1 Press the TIMER button. 2 The TIMER ON indicator will blink; press the TIME ADVANCE or REVERSE buttons to set the desired time. (The time can be set by 10 minutes.) 3 Point the remote control at the receiver window of the unit and press the TIMER SET (SET/C) button. 4 Select the operation you wish to program.
“AUTO SLEEP” FUNCTION (TIMER OFF MODE) Use the "AUTO SLEEP" function to turn the unit off at a programmed time.During this mode,the room temperature is automatically adjusted slightly to prevent the room from becoming too hot or too cold while you explanation below) 1 Press the TIMER OFF ( @) ) button during operation. 2 The TIMER OFF indication will blink; press the TIME ADVANCE or REVERSE buttons to set the desired shut-off time. (The time can be set by 10 minutes .
¥ 20 TIMER OPERATION (Continued) . ( COMBINED USE OF ON AND OFF TIMERS Stop —+ ON — OFF To obtain the desired room temperature by 5:30 p.m. and to stop operation at 11:00 p.m. 1 Set the TIMER ON 1o 5:30 p.m. * The yellow TIMER lamp on the unit lights up. * An audible sound indicates that the unit has received the signal. 2 Set the TIMER OFF to 11:00 p.m. « An audible sound indicates that the unit has received the signal. 3 Select the operation you wish to program.
When ONE-HOUR TIMER is set, the unit will turn off automatically after one hour . 1 Press the ONE HOUR TIMER bunion. « “1 H* will be displayed on the remote control. » The unit will operate for one hour. 2 To turn off the unit within one hour, press the ON/OFF button. * The OPERATION lamp on the unit will go out. 2 If you wish to operate the unit additionally for another one hour, press the ONE HOUR TIMER button again during operation.
USING THE AUXILIARY MODE . Use this mode when the remote control is not available. TURNOUT . A Lift the panel of the indoor unit and press the AUX. button on the operation panel. * The red OPERATION lamp on the unit will light up and the unit will start operating in the AUTO mode. » The fan speed and temperature setting are set to AUTO. | TO TURN OFF Press the AUX. button on the operation panel again. ¢ The red OPERATION lamp on the unit will go out. NOTE: If the AUX.
¥ IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL POINTS DURING THE AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION « A built-in protective device may prevent the unit from operating when the ambient temperature is extremely high or low. « Dew may form on the air outlet when the unit operates continuously in the COOL or DRY mode when the humidity is over 80%. 3-MINUTE PROTECTION After the unit has been turned off, a protective mechanism prevents it from being turned on again for three minutes.
MAINTENANCE : ] Be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall outset or turn off the circuit breaker before performing any maintenance. CLEANING THE FILTERS The air filters should be cleaned every 2 weeks. Clean the filters once a week, however, if there dust in the room. 1 v TURN OFF THE UNIT. : REMOVE THE FILTERS. ‘ @ 1 Lift up the cover. & 2 Push the air filters up slightly to unlock them. 3 Pull the air filters down to remove them. S CLEAN THE FILTERS Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust.
' MAINTENANCE (Continued) SEASONAL POST OPERATION CHECK SEASONAL INSPECTION RUN FAN FOR HALF A DAY When you have finished using the unit for the season, run tin the FAN ONLY mode for about half a day to allow the mechanism to thoroughly dry. TURN OFF CIRCUIT BREAKER If you are using the home circuit breaker exclusively for the air conditioner, turn off the air conditioner, then turn off the circuit breaker.
ADDITIONAL NOTES ON OPERATION N THE FOLLOWING ARE NORMAL CONDITIONS FOR THE UNIT. UNIT DOES NOT OPERATE if you restart the air conditioner within 3 minutes after turning it off, or change the mode during operation, a protective device will work to shut off the unit for 3 minutes. LOW NOISE A soft, swishing noise can be heard during operation or immediately .after the unit is turned off. This is the sound of the circulating refrigerant.
' BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE I the unit appears to be malfunctioning, check the following points before calling for service. IF THE UNIT FAILS TO OPERATE Check to sas If the circuit breaker has tripped or the fuse has blown. IF THE UNIT FAILS TO COOL THE ROOM PROPERLY Check the fitter. If it's dirty, clean it. Check the outdoor unit to make sure nothing is blocking the air inset or outlet. Check whether the thermostat is set properly.