AP28N0A AP30N0A AP30N1A Air Conditioner user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register E Pe DB98-31713A(2) AP28N0A_IB_E_31713-2.
features of your new air conditioner • Strong Turbo/Long Function Your new air conditioner supports Turbo function which makes you cool/warm fast for 30 minutes and Long function which makes the cool/warm air goes to much further place. • Look for Everywhere The elegant and harmonious design gives priority to the esthetics of your space and complements any of your existing interior décor. With its soft color and latest design, the new air conditioner adds class to any room.
safety information To prevent electric shock, disconnect the power before servicing, cleaning, and installing the air conditioner. SAFETY INFORMATION Before using your new air conditioner, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to safely and efficiently operate the extensive features and functions of your new appliance.
safety information WARNING SEVERE WARNING SIGNS Do not place the air conditioner near hazardous substances or equipment that releases free flames to avoid fire, explosions or injuries. • Potential risk of fire hazard or explosion. Do not install the outdoor unit at an unstable place or elevated surface where there is potential risk of falling. • If the outdoor unit falls, it may cause personal injury or loss of property.
Make sure that children take precautions against access to the air conditioner and they do not play with the unit. Do not clean the interior of air conditioner on your own. • You may damage the parts which can cause electric shock or fire. • Consult contact center for cleaning the interior of the air conditioner. Do not connect the air conditioner with heating apparatus or attempt to disassemble, remodel or repair it yourself. • Potential risk of malfunction, electric shock or fire.
safety information WARNING SEVERE WARNING SIGNS (CONT’D) Use a receptacle that has a ground terminal. The receptacle must be used exclusively for the air conditioner. • Improper electrical grounding may cause electric shock or fire. Be sure to ground the unit. Do not connect the ground wire to gas or water pipes, lighting rods, or telephone grounding lines. • If the unit is not properly grounded, electric shock may result.
Do not touch the pipe connected to the air conditioner. Install the indoor unit away from lighting apparatus using the ballast. • If you use the wireless remote controller, reception error may occur due to the ballast of the lighting apparatus. Install the outdoor unit where operating noise and vibration will not disturb your neighbor and in a well-ventilated area with no obstacle. • Potential risk of malfunction. • Operating noise may disturb your neighbor.
safety information CAUTION CAUTION SIGNS (CONT’D) Inspect the condition, electric connections, pipes and external case of the air conditioner regularly by a qualified service technician. Do not open doors and windows in the room being cooled during operation unless necessary. Do not block the air conditioner vents. If objects block the air flow, it may cause unit malfunction or poor performance.
contents VIEWING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER 10 OPERATING BASIC FUNCTION 14 USING ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 20 CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE AIR CONDITIONER 27 APPENDIX 30 10 Checking the indoor unit and display 10 Main parts 11 Control panel 12 Checking the remote controller 13 Remote controller display 13 Using the remote controller 13 Inserting the batteries 14 Turning the air conditioner on and off 14 Selecting operation mode 14 Auto 15 Cool 16 Dry 17 Fan 18 Heat (Only applicable for AP30N1A model) 19 Adjus
viewing your air conditioner Congratulations on the purchase of the air conditioner. We hope you enjoy the features of your air conditioner and stay cool or warm with optimal efficiency. Please read the user manual to get started and to make the best use of the air conditioner. CHECKING THE INDOOR UNIT AND DISPLAY Carefully unpack your air conditioner and check the indoor unit to make sure it is not damaged.
Control Panel You can operate the air conditioner with the control panel when you can’t or don’t want to operate the air conditioner with the remote controller. (refer to page 25) Timer indicator Outdoor unit operation indicator Air swing (Left/Right) indicator Air swing (Up/Down) indicator Fan speed indicator Temperature setting Lock indicator Operation indicators ( and are applicable for AP30N1A model only.
viewing your air conditioner CHECKING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER You can activate the air conditioner by pointing the remote controller away from it. When using the remote controller, always point it directly at the air conditioner. Remote controller display Air swing(Left/Right) Power Turn on/off the air conditioner. Mode Set one of the 4 or 5 operation modes (see pages 14~18 for instructions).
Remote controller display Operation mode indicator (Heat is applicable for AP30N1A model only.) Set temperature/ time indicator Low battery indicator On Timer indicator Off Timer indicator Transmit indicator Fan speed indicator Turbo indicator Auto Long indicator Low Medium Air swing indicator High Using the remote controller • Point the remote controller towards the remote controller receiver of the indoor unit (see page 11 to find the location of remote control receiver).
operating basic function TURNING THE AIR CONDITIONER ON AND OFF Press the Power button on the remote controller. You will hear a ring and the air flow blade will move automatically when the air conditioner is properly on. The air conditioner will operate in the most recent operation mode used or Auto mode. When you turn off the air conditioner, air flow blade will stop moving. Turning on/off your air conditioner without the remote controller.
Cool In Cool mode, the air conditioner will cool your room. You can adjust the temperature and the fan speed to feel cooler in hot season. 1. Turn on the air conditioner. Press the Power button on the remote controller. 2. Set the operation mode. Press the Mode button on the remote controller until Cool mode indicator appears on the remote controller display. The air conditioner operates in Cool mode and it will lower the temperature in your room.
operating basic function SELECTING OPERATION MODE Dry The air conditioner in Dry mode acts like a dehumidifier by removing moisture from the indoor air. Dry mode makes the air feel refreshing in a humid climate. 1. Turn on the air conditioner. Press the Power button on the remote controller. 2. Set the operation mode. Press the Mode button on the remote controller until Dry mode indicator appears on the remote controller display.
Fan Fan mode can be selected to ventilate your room. Fan mode will be helpful to refresh the stale air in your room. 1. Turn on the air conditioner. Press the Power button on the remote controller. 2. Set the operation mode. Press the Mode button on the remote controller until Fan mode indicator appears on the remote controller display. The air conditioner operates in Fan mode and circulate the indoor air.
operating basic function SELECTING OPERATION MODE Heat (Only applicable for AP30N1A model) The air conditioner heats as well as cools. Warm your room with this versatile appliance in the cold of winter. 1. Turn on the air conditioner. Press the Power button on the remote controller. 2. Set the operation mode. Press the Mode button on the remote controller until Heat mode indicator appears on the remote controller display. The air conditioner operates in Heat mode and warms your room.
ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION Air flow can be directed to your desired position. Vertical air flow 1. Press the Air swing(Up/Down) button on the remote controller. The air flow blades move up and down. To keep the air flow direction in a constant position, press the Air swing(Up/Down) button on the remote controller again. Horizontal air flow 1. Press the Air swing(Left/Right) button on the remote controller. The air flow blades move right and left.
using advanced functions USING THE TURBO FUNCTION Turbo function will be helpful to cool or heat your room quickly and effectively by operating at the maximum fan speed for 30 minutes. 1. Turn on the air conditioner. Press the Power button on the remote controller. 2. Set the operation mode. Press the Turbo/Long button on the remote controller once. Turbo indicator will appear on the remote controller display.
USING THE LONG FUNCTION Long function will be helpful when you want the cool or warm air to go to much further place. 1. Turn on the air conditioner. Press the Power button on the remote controller. 2. Set the operation mode. Press the Turbo/Long button on the remote controller twice. Long indicator will appear on the remote controller display. The air conditioner operates in High fan speed and automatically adjusts the temperature according to the current room temperature.
using advanced functions SETTING TIMER This advanced Timer function allows you to turn on/off your air conditioner automatically even when you are away. Simply set the time and your air conditioner will turn on/off automatically. On Timer This function allows you to turn on the air conditioner automatically within the time range of 24 hours. On timer is available while your air conditioner is off. 1. Press the On Timer button on the remote controller.
Off Timer This function allows you to turn off the air conditioner automatically within the time range of 24 hours. Off timer is available while your air conditioner is on. 1. Press the Off Timer button on the remote controller. Off timer indicator blinks on the remote controller display. 2. Set the time you want the air conditioner to turn off automatically. Press the Off Timer button on the remote controller to change the time setting while Off timer indicator is blinking.
using advanced functions SETTING TIMER Combining On Timer and Off Timer You can combine the On timer and Off timer together for more convenient use of the timer function. 1. Set the On timer. Press the On Timer button. Set the time with On Timer button. Press Set button to activate the On timer. See page 22 for more detail instructions on setting On timer. 2. Set the Off timer. Press the Off Timer button. Set the time with Off Timer button. Press Set button to activate the Off timer.
USING THE AIR CONDITIONER WITH THE CONTROL PANEL You can control the air conditioner without the remote controller. 1. Press the Power button on the indoor unit control panel. You will hear a ringing sound and the air conditioner will operate in the most recent operation mode used or Auto mode. To turn off the air conditioner, press the Power button again. 2. Press the Temp or button to adjust the temperature.
using advanced functions USING THE AIR CONDITIONER WITH THE CONTROL PANEL 5. Press Swing(Up/Down) or Swing(Left/Right) button to adjust air flow direction. The air flow blades move up/down or left/right. To keep the air flow direction in a constant position, press the Swing(Up/Down) or Swing(Left/Right) button on the control panel again.
cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner Make sure to turn off the circuit breaker when cleaning the air conditioner. CAUTION CLEANING THE EXTERIOR 1. Wipe the surface of the unit with a slightly wet or dry cloth when needed. CAUTION Do not use Benzene, Thinner or CloroxTM. They may damage the surface of the air conditioner and can create a risk of fire. CLEANING THE FILTER Air filter Washable air filter captures large particles from the air.
cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner MAINTAINING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time, dry the air conditioner to maintain it in best condition. 1. Dry the air conditioner thoroughly by operating in Fan mode for 3 to 4 hours and turn off the circuit breaker. There may be internal damage if moisture is left in components. 2.
Internal protections via the unit control system This internal protection operates if an internal fault occurs in the air conditioner. Type Description Against cold air The internal fan will be off to against cold air when the heat pump is heating. Defrost cycle The internal fan will be off to against cold air when the heat pump is heating. Protect compressor The air conditioner does not start operating immediately to protect the compressor of the outdoor unit after it has been started.
appendix TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the following chart if the air conditioner operates abnormally. This may save time and unnecessary expenses. PROBLEM SOLUTION The air conditioner does • Because of the protective mechanism, the appliance does not start not operate immediately operating immediately to keep the unit from overloading. after it has been restarted. The air conditioner will start in 3 minutes. The air conditioner does not work at all. • Check if the circuit breaker is switched off.
OPERATION RANGES The table below indicates the temperature and humidity ranges the air conditioner can be operated within. Refer to the table for efficient use. OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE MODE INDOOR OUTDOOR INDOOR HUMIDITY IF OUT OF CONDITIONS Condensation may occur on the indoor unit with risk to have either water blow off or drops on the floor. COOLING 18˚C to 32˚C 21˚C to 54˚C 80% or less HEATING 27˚C or less -5˚C to 24˚C - Internal protection triggers and the air conditioner will stop.
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