Samsung AW12ECB Air Conditioner User Manual


 
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to the following chart if the air conditioner operates abnormally. This may save time and unnecessary
expense of a service call.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
The air conditioner
does not start operating
immediately after it has
been turned on.
Because of the protective mechanism, the appliance does not start
operating immediately to keep the unit from overloading.
The air conditioner will start in 3 minutes.
The air conditioner does
not work at all.
Check that the power plug is properly connected. Insert the power plug
into the wall socket correctly.
Check if the circuit breaker is switched off.
Check if there is a power failure.
Check your fuse. Make sure it is not blown out.
The temperature does
not change.
Check if your air conditioner to make sure it is not operating in Fan mode.
The cool(warm) air does
not come out of the air
conditioner.
Check if the set temperature is higher (lower) than the current
temperature. Press the Temp button on the remote control or Temp.
button on the control panel to change the set temperature.
Press or to increase or decrease the temperature.
Check if the air filter is blocked by dirt. Clean the air filter every two weeks.
Check if the air conditioner has just been turned on. If so wait 3 minutes.
Odors permeate the
room during operation.
Check if the appliance is running in a smoky area or if there is a smell
entering from outside. Operate the air conditioner in Fan mode or open
the windows to air out the room.
Check your ventilation lever and make sure it is in position. Outside
odors might come in when your ventilation lever is in position.
The air conditioner
makes a bubbling sound.
A bubbling sound may be heard when the refrigerant is circulating through
the compressor. This is normal operation.
The air conditioner
vibrates excessively
or makes a lot of noise
during operation.
Check if there is a gap between the air conditioner and the wall. Insulate
the crack securely.
Water is dripping from
the air flow blades.
Check if the air conditioner has been cooling for an extended period of
time with the air flow blades pointed downwards. Condensation may
generate due to the difference in temperature. Push the vertical air flow
blades upward and run the appliance.
Remote control is not
working.
Check if your batteries are depleted.
Make sure batteries are correctly installed.
Make sure nothing is blocking the remote control sensor.
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.
MODE
OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE
INDOOR HUMIDITY
INDOOR OUTDOOR
COOLING Approximately 70˚F~90˚F Approximately 70˚F~110˚F 80% or less