English Français OPERATION MANUAL Español DAIKIN ROOM AIR CONDITIONER Enjoy year-round comfort. MODELS FTX30NVJU FTX36NVJU 00_CV_3P457796-1.
Features Enhanced comfort and energy savings INTELLIGENT EYE The INTELLIGENT EYE sensor detects human movement in a room. If no one is in the room for more than 20 minutes, the operation automatically changes to energy saving operation. Page 15 WEEKLY TIMER Up to 4 timer settings can be saved for each day of the week according to your family’s life style. The WEEKLY TIMER allows you to set on/off times and the desired temperature.
English Contents Read Before Operation Safety Considerations ..................................... 3 Names of Parts ............................................... 5 Preparation Before Operation ......................... 9 Basic Operation AUTO · DRY · COOL · HEAT · FAN Operation ........................................... 11 Adjusting the Airflow Rate .................. 13 Adjusting the Airflow Direction ........... 14 Useful Functions COMFORT AIRFLOW / INTELLIGENT EYE Operation ...........
Read Before Operation Safety Considerations Read these Safety Considerations for Operations carefully before operating an air conditioner or heat pump. Make sure that the unit operates properly during the startup operation. Instruct the user on how to operate and maintain the unit. Inform users that they should store this operation manual with the installation manual for future reference.
English Read Before Operation • Do not place items under the indoor unit as they may be damaged by condensates that may form if the humidity is above 80% or if the drain outlet gets blocked. • Before cleaning, stop the operation of the unit by turning the power off or by pulling the supply cord out from its receptacle. Otherwise, an electric shock and injury may result. • Do not wash the air conditioner or heat pump with excessive water. An electric shock or fire may result.
Read Before Operation Names of Parts Indoor Unit Front panel Air inlet Panel tab INTELLIGENT EYE sensor Air outlet • Detects the movements of people and automatically switches between normal operation and energy saving operation. Page 15,16 Model name Louvers (vertical blades) Indoor temperature sensor • The louvers are inside of the air outlet. Page 14 • Detects the air temperature around the unit.
English Read Before Operation Open the front panel Air filter Titanium apatite photocatalytic air-purifying filter Outdoor Unit Air inlet (back and side) Outdoor temperature sensor (back) Inter-unit wire Air outlet Ground terminals (inside) Refrigerant pipes Drain hose Model name 6 01_EN_3P457796-1.
Read Before Operation Names of Parts Remote Controller Signal transmitter Display (LCD) Receiver • Displays the current settings. (In this illustration, each section is shown with all its displays on for the purpose of explanation.) • To use the remote controller, aim the transmitter at the indoor unit. If there is anything blocking the signals between the unit and the remote controller, such as a curtain, the unit may not operate. • The maximum transmission distance is about 23ft (7m).
English Read Before Operation Open the front cover MODE selector button • Selects the operation mode. (AUTO/DRY/COOL/HEAT/ FAN) Page 11 ECONO/QUIET button COMFORT/SENSOR button • COMFORT AIRFLOW / INTELLIGENT EYE operation. Page 15 • ECONO/OUTDOOR UNIT QUIET operation. Page 18 SWING button • Adjusts the airflow direction. Page 14 OFF TIMER button (NIGHT SET mode) Page 20 : WEEKLY button : PROGRAM button : COPY button TIMER CANCEL button • Cancels the timer setting.
Read Before Operation Preparation Before Operation CAUTION Incorrect handling of batteries can result in injury from battery leakage, rupturing or heating, or lead to equipment failure� Please observe the following precautions and use safely� • If the alkaline solution from the batteries should get in the eyes, do not rub the eyes. Instead, immediately flush the eyes with tap water and seek the attention of a medical professional. • Keep batteries out of reach of children.
English Read Before Operation Turn on the circuit breaker • After the power is turned on, the flaps of the indoor unit open and close once to set the reference position. To set the clock 1. Press � “ “ ” is displayed on the LCD. ” and “ ” blink. 2. Press to set the current day of the week� 3. Press � “ 4. Press • Holding down 5. Press ” blinks. to set the clock to the present time� or rapidly increases or decreases the displayed time.
Basic Operation AUTO · DRY · COOL · HEAT · FAN Operation The air conditioner operates with the operation mode of your choice. From the next time on, the air conditioner will operate with the same operation mode. To start operation 1. Press and select an operation mode� • Each pressing of the button changes the mode setting in sequence. HEAT PUMP model COOLING ONLY model 2. Press AUTO DRY COOL DRY COOL FAN HEAT FAN � •“ ” is displayed on the LCD. • The OPERATION lamp lights green.
English Basic Operation To change the temperature setting Press • Press � to raise the temperature and press to lower the temperature. COOL operation HEAT operation AUTO operation 64-90°F (18-32°C) 50-86°F (10-30°C) 64-86°F (18-30°C) DRY or FAN operation The temperature setting cannot be changed.
Basic Operation Adjusting the Airflow Rate You can adjust the airflow rate to increase your comfort. To adjust the airflow rate setting Press � • Each pressing of changes the airflow rate setting in sequence. AUTO Indoor unit quiet Airflow rate 1-5 (Low to High) • When the airflow is set to “ ”, quiet operation starts and noise from the indoor unit will become quieter. • In the quiet operation mode, the airflow rate is set to a weak level.
English Basic Operation Adjusting the Airflow Direction You can adjust the airflow direction to increase your comfort. CAUTION • Always use a remote controller to adjust the angles of the flaps and louvers. − If you attempt to move the flaps and louvers forcibly by hand when they are swinging, the mechanism may be damaged. − Inside the air outlet, a fan is rotating at a high speed. To start auto swing Up and down airflow direction Press � • “ ” is displayed on the LCD.
Useful Functions COMFORT AIRFLOW / INTELLIGENT EYE Operation COMFORT AIRFLOW operation: The airflow direction is upward while in COOL and DRY operation, and downward while in HEAT operation. This function prevents cold or warm air from blowing directly on the occupants in the room. INTELLIGENT EYE operation: The INTELLIGENT EYE sensor detects human movement. If no one is in the room for more than 20 minutes, the operation automatically changes to energy saving operation.
English Useful Functions INTELLIGENT EYE operation is useful for energy saving People are detected in the sensing area. The air conditioner is in normal operation while the sensor is detecting human movement. No people are detected in the sensing area. The air conditioner will switch to energy-saving mode after 20 minutes. Energy saving operation • If no presence is detected in the room for 20 minutes, the energy saving operation will start, and the INTELLIGENT EYE lamp goes off.
Useful Functions POWERFUL Operation POWERFUL operation quickly maximizes the cooling (heating) effect in any operation mode. In this mode, the air conditioner operates at maximum capacity. To start POWERFUL operation Press during operation� •“ ” is displayed on the LCD. • POWERFUL operation ends in 20 minutes. Then the system automatically operates again with the previous settings which were used before POWERFUL operation. To cancel POWERFUL operation Press •“ again� ” disappears from the LCD.
Useful Functions English ECONO / OUTDOOR UNIT QUIET Operation ECONO operation enables efficient operation by limiting the maximum power consumption. This function is useful to prevent the circuit breaker from tripping when the unit operates alongside other appliances on the same circuit. OUTDOOR UNIT QUIET operation lowers the noise level of the outdoor unit by changing the frequency and fan speed of the outdoor unit. This function is convenient during the night-time operation.
TIMER Operation ON/OFF TIMER Operation Timer functions are useful for automatically switching the air conditioner on or off in the morning or at night. You can also use the ON TIMER and OFF TIMER together. To use ON TIMER operation • Check that the clock is correct. If not, set the clock to the present time. 1. Press � “ “ •“ Page 10 ” is displayed on the LCD. ” blinks. ” and day of the week disappear from the LCD. 2.
English TIMER Operation To use OFF TIMER operation • Check that the clock is correct. If not, set the clock to the present time. 1. Press � “ “ •“ Page 10 ” is displayed on the LCD. ” blinks. ” and day of the week disappear from the LCD. 2. Press until the time setting reaches the point you like� • Each pressing of either button increases or decreases the time setting by 10 minutes. Holding down either button changes the time setting rapidly. 3.
TIMER Operation WEEKLY TIMER Operation Up to 4 timer settings can be saved for each day of the week. This is convenient to adapt the WEEKLY TIMER to your family’s life style. Setting example of the WEEKLY TIMER The same timer settings are used from Monday through Friday, while different timer settings are used for the weekend. [Monday] Make timer settings for programs 1-4.
English TIMER Operation To use WEEKLY TIMER operation Setting mode • Make sure the day of the week and time are set. If not, set the day of the week and time. Page 10 program 1 program 2 ON OFF [Monday] program 3 77°F (25°C) 6:00 program 4 ON OFF 81°F (27°C) 8:30 17:30 22:00 Setting Displays Day and number 1. Press ON/OFF Time Temperature � • The day of the week and the reservation number of the current day will be displayed. • 1 to 4 settings can be made per day. 2.
TIMER Operation WEEKLY TIMER Operation 6. Press to select the desired time� • The time can be set between 0:00 and 23:50 in 10-minute intervals. • To return to the ON/OFF TIMER mode setting, press • Proceed to STEP 9 when setting the OFF TIMER. 7. Press . � • The time will be set. •“ ” and the temperature blink. 8. Press to select the desired temperature� • The temperature can be set between 50°F (10°C) and 90°F (32°C).
English TIMER Operation Copy mode • A reservation made once can be copied to another day of the week. The whole reservation of the selected day of the week will be copied. program 1 program 2 program 3 ON [Monday] OFF 77°F (25°C) 6:00 program 4 ON OFF 81°F (27°C) 8:30 17:30 22:00 COPY program 1 [Tuesday] to [Friday] program 2 program 3 ON OFF 77°F (25°C) 6:00 program 4 ON OFF 81°F (27°C) 8:30 17:30 22:00 Setting Displays Confirmation 1. Press 2. Press 3.
TIMER Operation WEEKLY TIMER Operation Confirming a reservation • The reservation can be confirmed. Setting Displays Normal 1. Press Confirmation � • The day of the week and the reservation number of the current day will be displayed. 2. Press to select the day of the week and the reservation number to be confirmed. • Pressing displays the reservation details. • To change the confirmed reserved settings, select the reservation number and press The mode is switched to setting mode.
English TIMER Operation To delete reservations An individual reservation 1. Press � • The day of the week and the reservation number will be displayed. 2. Press to select the day of the week and the reservation number to be deleted� 3. Press � •“ ” and “ 4. Press • Pressing ” or “ ” blink. until no icon is displayed� changes the ON/OFF TIMER mode in sequence. • Selecting “blank” will cancel any reservation you may have. blank ON TIMER OFF TIMER 5.
Care Care and Cleaning CAUTION • Before cleaning, be sure to stop the operation and turn off the circuit breaker. • Do not touch the aluminum fins of the indoor unit. If you touch those parts, this may cause an injury. Quick reference Cleaning parts Front panel • Wipe it with a soft damp cloth. If dirty Page 28 Air filter • Vacuum dust or wash the filter. Once every 2 weeks Page 29 Titanium apatite photocatalytic air-purifying filter • Vacuum dust or replace the filter.
English Care CAUTION • When removing or attaching the front panel, stand on a solid, stable base and take care not to fall. • When removing or attaching the front panel, support the panel securely with your hand to prevent it from falling. Front panel 1. Open the front panel� 3. Clean the front panel� • Grip the panel tabs on each side of the front panel and open. Panel tab • Wipe it with a soft damp cloth. • Only neutral detergent may be used.
Care Care and Cleaning Air filter 1. Open the front panel� Page 28 2. Pull out the air filters. • Push the filter tab at the center of each air filter a little upwards, then pull it down. If the dust does not come off easily • Wash the air filters with neutral detergent thinned with lukewarm water, then let them dry in the shade. • Be sure to remove the titanium apatite photocatalytic air-purifying filter. Refer to “ Titanium apatite photocatalytic air-purifying filter ” on the next page. 1 Push 4.
English Care Titanium apatite photocatalytic air-purifying filter 1. Open the front panel and pull out the air filters. Page 28,29 2. Take off the titanium apatite photocatalytic air-purifying filters. [Replacement] Remove the filter from the filter frame and attach a new one� • Do not throw away the filter frame. Reuse the filter frame when replacing the titanium apatite photocatalytic air-purifying filter. • When attaching the filter, check that the filter is properly set in the tabs.
Care Care and Cleaning Prior to a long period of non-use 1. Operate the FAN mode for several hours to dry out the inside. 1) Press 2) Press and select “ ”. and start the operation. 2. After operation stops, turn off the circuit breaker for the room air conditioner. 3. Clean the air filters and reattach them. 4. To prevent battery leakage, take out the batteries from the remote controller.
English When the Need Arises FAQ Indoor unit The flaps do not start swinging immediately. • The air conditioner is adjusting the position of the flaps. The flaps will start moving soon. The air conditioner stops generating airflow during HEAT operation. • Once the set temperature is reached, the airflow rate is reduced and operation stopped in order to avoid generating a cool airflow. Operation will resume automatically when the indoor temperature falls. Different sounds are heard.
When the Need Arises Troubleshooting Before making an inquiry or a request for repair, please check the following. If the problem persists, consult your dealer. Not a problem Check This case is not a problem. Please check again before requesting repairs.
English When the Need Arises Mist comes out Case Mist comes out of the indoor unit� Description / what to check • This happens when the air in the room is cooled into mist by the cold airflow during COOL or other operation. Remote controller Case Description / what to check The unit does not receive signals from the remote controller or has a limited operating range� • The batteries may be exhausted. Replace both batteries with new dry batteries AAA.LR03 (alkaline).
When the Need Arises Troubleshooting Call your dealer immediately WARNING When an abnormality (such as a burning smell) occurs, stop operation and turn off the circuit breaker. • Continued operation in an abnormal condition may result in problems, electric shock or fire. • Consult the dealer where you bought the air conditioner. Do not attempt to repair or modify the air conditioner by yourself. • Incorrect work may result in electric shock or fire.
English When the Need Arises Fault diagnosis by remote controller • The remote controller can receive relevant error codes from the indoor unit. 1. When “ is held down for about 5 seconds, ” blinks in the temperature display section. 2. Press produced� repeatedly until a long beep is • The code indication changes as shown below, and notifies you with a long beep.
Quick Reference The two-dimensional bar code is a manufacturing code. 3P457796-1 M16B116 (1611) HT 00_CV_3P457796-1.
