AEA18CE - Air Conditioning SHARP - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AEA18CE SHARP

Do not pull or deform the power supply cord. Pulling and misuse of the power supply cordcan result in damage to the unit and cause electrical shock. Be careful not to expose your body directly to the outlet air for a long time. It may affectyour physical conditions. When using the air conditioner for infants, children, elderly, bedridden, or disabled peoplemake sure the room temperature is suitable for those in the room. Never insert objects into the unit. Inserting objects can result in injury due to the highspeed rotation of internal fans. Ground the air conditioner without fail. Do not connect the grounding wire to gas pipe,water pipe, lightning rod or telephone grounding wire. Incomplete grounding may causeelectric shock. If anything is abnormal with the air conditioner (ex. a burning smell), stop the operationimmediately and turn the circuit breaker OFF. Follow local rules and regulations for power supply cord cabling. Improper cableconnection can cause the power supply cord, plug and the electrical outlet to overheatand cause fire. Use only the manufacture-specified power cord for replacement. Replacement should beperformed by a qualified technician or a service person.

WARNINGS FOR INSTALLATION / REMOVAL / REPAIR

• Do not attempt to install/remove/repair the unit by yourself. Incorrect work will cause electricshock, water leak, fire etc. Consult your dealer or other qualified service personnel for theinstallation/removal/repair of the unit.This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.PRECAUTIONS

Open a window or door periodically to ventilate the room, especially when using gas appliances. Insufficient ventilation may cause oxygen shortage.

Do not operate the buttons with wet hand. It may cause electric shock.

For safety, turn the circuit breaker off when not using the unit for an extended period of time.

Check the outdoor unit mounting rack periodically for wear and to make sure it is firmly in place.

Do not put anything on the outdoor unit nor step on it. The object or the person may fall down or drop, causing injury.

This unit is designed for residential use. Do not use for other applications such as in a kennel or greenhouse to raise animals or grow plants.

Do not place a vessel with water on the unit. If water penetrates into the unit, electrical insulations may deteriorate and cause electric shock.

Do not block the air inlets nor outlets of the unit. It may cause insufficient performance or troubles.

Be sure to stop the operation and turn the circuit breaker off before performing any maintenance or cleaning. A fan is rotating inside the unit and you may get injured.

This 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.

CAUTIONS FOR LOCATION / INSTALLATION

• Make sure to connect the air conditioner to power supply of the rated voltage and frequency. Use of a power supply with improper voltage and frequency can result in equipment damage and possible fire.

• Do not install the unit in a place where inflammable gas may leak. It may cause fire. Install the unit in a place with minimal dust, fumes and moisture in the air.

• Arrange the drain hose to ensure smooth drainage. Insufficient drainage may cause wetting of the room, furniture etc.

• The built-in protective device may prevent the unit from operating when used out of this range.

• Condensation may form on the air outlet if the unit operates continu- ously in the COOL or DRY mode when humid- ity is over 80 percent. D.B. = Dry-bulb W.B. = Wet-bulb NOTES FOR MODELS AY-AP18CE/AY-AP24CE PREHEATING FUNCTION In the HEAT operation, the indoor fan may not start for two to five minutes after the unit is turned on to preventcold air from blowing out of the unit. DE-ICING FUNCTION
• When ice forms on the heat exchanger in the outdoor unit during the HEAT operation, an automatic de-icerprovides heat for about 5 to 10 minutes to remove the ice. During de-icing, the inside and outside fans stopoperating.• After de-icing is completed, the unit automatically resumes operation in the HEAT mode. HEATING EFFICIENCY
• The unit employs a heat pump that draws heat from the outside air and releases it into the room. The outsideair temperature therefore greatly affects the heating efficiency.• If the heating efficiency is reduced due to low outside temperatures, use an additional heater.• It takes time to warm up and heat the entire room because of the forced air circulation system.

TIPS ON SAVING ENERGY

Below are some simple ways to save energy when you use your air conditioner.

SET THE CORRECT TEMPERATURE

• Setting the thermostat 1°C higher than the desired temperature in the COOL mode (and 2°C lower in theHEAT mode with models AY-AP18CE/AY-AP24CE) will save approximately 10 percent in power consump-tion.• Setting the temperature lower than necessary during cooling operation will result in increased powerconsumption.

BLOCK DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND PREVENT DRAFTS

• Blocking direct sunlight during cooling operation will reduce power consumption.• Close the windows and doors during cooling opeation (and heating operation with models AY-AP18CE/AY-AP24CE). SET PROPER AIR FLOW DIRECTION TO OBTAIN THE BEST AIR CIRCULATION KEEP FILTER CLEAN TO ENSURE THE MOST EFFICIENT OPERATION MAKE MOST OF THE TIMER OFF FUNCTION DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD WHEN THE UNIT IS NOT USED FOR AN

EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME

• The indoor unit still consumes a small amount of power when it is not operating.

WHEN POWER FAILURE OCCURS

This air conditioner has a memory function to store settings when a power failure occurs.After power recovery, the unit will automatically re-start in the same settings which were active before the powerfailure, except for timer settings.If the timers were set before a power failure, they will need to be re-set after power recovery.(AY-AP18CE/AY-AP24CE only)

1 Inlet (Air) 2 Open Panel 3 AUX. Button 4 Air Filters 5 Receiver Window 6 Louvre Unit Open to clean the inside of the air conditioner. 7 Power Supply Cord (AY-AP18CE/AH-AP18CEonly) 8 Indicator Panel 9 Vertical Adjustment Louvres 0 Horizontal Adjustment Louvres q Outlet (Air) w Remote Control

AUTO FAN SPEED Lamp (green ) r FAN SPEED Lamp (green ) t PLASMACLUSTER Lamp (blue, green) y TIMER Lamp (orange ) u OPERATION Lamp (red ) OUTDOOR UNIT NOTE: Actual units might vary slightly from those shown above. INDOOR UNIT

(The heat mode symbol is provided only onmodels AY-AP18CE/AY-AP24CE)

• Do not allow the signal receiver window to receive strong direct sunlight, since it can adversely affect its operation. If the signal receiver window is exposed to direct sunlight,close a curtain to block the light.• Using a fluorescent lamp with a quick starter in the same room may interfere withtransmission of the signal.
• The unit can be affected by signals transmitted 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. Also, protect the unit and remote control from moisture and shock which can discolour or damage them. Remove the battery cover at the back ofthe remote control. Insert batteries in the compartment, mak-ing sure the ± and — polarities arecorrectly aligned.• Lines will be indicated on the displaywhen batteries are properly installed. Reinstall the battery cover.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

• The battery life is approximately one year in normal use.• When you replace the batteries, always change both batteries, and make surethey are the same type.• If the remote control does not operate properly after replacing the batteries, takeout the batteries and reinstall them again after 30 seconds.• If you will not be using the unit for a long time, remove the batteries from theremote control. Point the remote control towards the unit’s signal receiver window and press the desired button. The unit generates a beep when it receives the signal.
• Make sure there is no curtain or otherobject between the remote control andthe unit.• The remote control can send signals fromup to 7 metres away. LOADING BATTERIES Use two size-AAA (R03) batteries.

HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL

Battery coverENGLISH E-7

Cluster ions released into the air will keep your room air clean. REFRESHING OPERATION Negative cluster ions which also exist in natural environment will be released into the air of your room in an increased rate, and help your physical and mental refreshment. Please refer to page 11 for operation. The ionizer inside the air conditioner will release cluster ions, which are collective mass of positive and negative ions, into the room. The cluster ions eliminate airborne mold fungus and deodorize/decompose odor- causing molecules. IonizerCluster ionsMold fungus Odor Eliminate, deodrize, decomposePress the THERMO. button to set the desired temperature.

The temperature can be changed in 1°C in- crements within the range of 2°C higher to 2°C lower from the tem- perature automatically determined by the air conditioner. COOL(HEAT for AY-AP18CE/AY-AP24CE)MODE The temperature can be set within the range of 18 to 32°C.

The temperature set- ting cannot be made.

Press the ON/OFF button to start op- eration.

• The red OPERATION lamp ( ) on the unit will light.

HEAT is only for AY-AP18CE/AY-AP24CE) Press the MODE button to select the operation mode.

AUTO HEAT COOL DRY FAN ONLY

MODE DISPLAY MODEFAN1hSWINGCANCEL TEMP. TEMP. FAN TIMER Please the FAN button to set the de- sired fan speed.

• In the DRY mode, the fan speed is pre- set to AUTO and cannot be changed.

• In the FAN ONLY mode, the fan speed cannot be set to AUTO. To turn off the unit, press the ON/OFF button again.

• The red OPERATION lamp ( ) on the unit will turn off.ENGLISH E-9 Automatic Operation Mode Thermostat Setting Below 21°C HEAT 23°C 21°C-24°C DRY Room Temp. at start-up

Above 28°C COOL 26°C Automatic Operation Mode Thermostat Setting Below 24°C DRY Room Temp. at start-up

In the AUTO mode, the temperature setting and mode are automatically selected according to the room temperature when the unit is turned on. Modes and Temperature Settings for Models AH-AP18CE/AH-AP24CE Modes and Temperature Settings for Models AY-AP18CE/AY-AP24CE Room temp. at opera- tion start-up Room temp. at opera- tion start-up

TIPS ABOUT FAN SPEED LAMP

During opration, the FAN SPEED Lamp will light up in 3 levels (2 levels for DRY mode) on the indicator panel of the unit to indicate the fan speed. When fan speed is set to AUTO When fan speed is set to manual Soft speed Low speed High speed The AUTO FAN SPEED Lampwill light up. To turn off the FAN SPEED Lamp, press the DISPLAY button. The PLASMACLUSTER Lamp will also go off. DISPLAY MODEFAN1hSWINGCANCELCOOL and DRY mode Horizontal air flow FAN ONLY mode (and HEAT for AY-AP18CE/AY-AP24CE) Diagonal air flow E-10

ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION

VERTICAL AIR FLOW DIRECTION

The air flow direction is automatically preset in each mode as follows for optimum comfort: HOW TO ADJUST THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION COOL and DRY modeFAN ONLY (and HEAT forAY-AP18CE/AY-AP24CE) mode The adjustment rangeis narrower the SWINGrange in order to pre-vent condensation fromdripping.The range is wide so theair flow can be directedtoward the floor. Hold the horizontal adjustment louvre as shown in the diagram and adjust the air flow direction. Press the SWING button on the remote control once.

• The vertical adjustment louvre will change its angle continu- ously. Press the SWING button again when the vertical adjustment lou- vre is at the desired position.

• The louvre will stop moving within the range shown in the diagram.

• The adjusted position will be memorized and will be automati- cally set to the same position when operated the next time. Adjustment range

HORIZONTAL AIR FLOW DIRECTION

CAUTION Never attempt to adjust the vertical adjustment louvres manually.

• Manual adjustment of the vertical adjustment louvre can cause the unit to malfunction when the remote control is used for the adjustment.

• When the vertical adjustment louvre is positioned at the lowest position in the COOL or DRY mode for an extended period of time, condensation may result. Do not adjust the horizontal adjustment louvre extremely to the right or left when operating the air conditioner with fan speed "SOFT" for an extended period of time. Condensation may form on the louvres.ENGLISH E-11

• The remote control displays “ ”.
• The orange TIMER lamp ( ) on the unit will light up.• The unit will stop operating after one hour. TO CANCEL Press the CANCEL button.
• The orange TIMER lamp ( ) on the unit will turn off. Or, turn the unit off by pressing the ON/OFF button.
• The red OPERATION lamp ( ) and the orange TIMERlamp ( ) on the unit will turn off.

When the ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER is set, the unit will stop operating after one hour.

• The ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER operation has priority over TIMER ON and TIMER OFFoperations.• When the ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER is set while the unit is not operating, the unit willoperate for an hour with the formerly set condition.• If you wish to operate the unit for another hour before the ONE-HOUR OFF TIMERactiviates, press the ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER button again during operation. PLASMACLUSTER OPERATION Cluster ions and negative ions are released into the room, keeping air in your room clean, and help your physical and mental refreshment.

During operation, press the PLASMACLUSTER button to select the mode. AIR CLEAN REFRESHING CANCEL• In the AIR CLEAN operation, the bluePLASMACLUSTER lamp on the unit will light up.• In the REFRESHING operation, the greenPLASMACLUSTER lamp on the unit will light up. TO CANCEL Press the PLASMACLUSTER button until PLASMACLUSTER symbol on the remote control display goes off.

• The PLASMACLUSTER lamp on the unit will turn off. NOTE:
• Setting of the PLASMACLUSTER operation will bememorized and will operate in the same mode, thenext time you turn on the air conditioner.• To turn off the PLASMACLUSTER Lamp, press theDISPLAY button. MODE TEMP.FAN TIMERDISPLAY MODEFAN1hSWINGCANCEL AIR CLEAN OPERATION : Cluster ions released into air will eliminate airborne mold fungus and deodorize/decompose odor-causing molecules. REFRESHING OPERA- TION : Negative ions released into the air will help your physical and mental refresh- ment. MODE TEMP. FAN TIMER

DISPLAY MODE FAN1h SWING CANCELE-12 The unit will turn off automatically according to your setting.Timer duration can be set from minimum 0.5 hours (30 minutes) to maximum 12hours.Up to 9.5 hours, you can set by 0.5 hours (30 minutes) increments and from 10 to 12hours, by 1 hour increment. TIMER OPERATION TIMER OFF When the TIMER OFF is set, the temperaturesetting is automatically adjusted to preventthe room from becoming excessively hot ortoo cold while you sleep. (Auto Sleep function)

• One hour after the timer operation begins, thetemperature setting rises 1°C higher than theoriginal thermostat setting. HEAT MODE: (only for models AY-AP18CE/AY-AP24CE)• One hour after the timer operation begins, thetemperature setting drops 3°C lower than theoriginal thermostat setting.TIPS ABOUT TIMER OFF OPERATIONPoint the remote control at the signal receiver win-dow on the unit. Press the TIMER OFF ( ) button and settime as desired.• The time setting will change as you to press thebutton as follows.Hold the button pressed down for fast setting.• The orange TIMER lamp ( ) on the unit willlight.• The unit will generate a beep when it receives thesignal.• The time setting will count down to show remain-ing time.0.5h 1.0h 1.5h 10h 11h 12h NOTE:

• The latest time setting will be memorized and will appear on the remote control display the next time you set the TIMER OFF or TIMER ON.• TIMER OFF and TIMER ON can not be set together.The latest set TIMER will be active.• When ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER is set, TIMER OFF and TIMER ON will not be available.• When ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER is set during TIMER OFF or TIMER ON duration, the TIMER ONor TIMER OFF will be cancelled. Example : When you wish the room temperature to be as desired

MODE DISPLAY MODEFAN1hSWINGCANCELTEMP.TEMP.FAN TIMER The unit will turn on automatically according to your setting. Timer duration can be set from minimum 0.5 hours (30 minutes) to maximum 12 hours. Up to 9.5 hours, you can set by 0.5 hours (30 minutes) increments and from 10 to 12 hours, by 1 hour increment. Point the remote control at the signal reciever win- dow on the unit.

Press the TIMER ON ( ) button.

• The time setting will change as you press the buttonas follows. Hold the button pressed down for fast setting.
• The orange TIMER lamp ( ) on the unit will light.• The unit will generate a beep when it receives thesignal.• The time setting will count down to show remainingtime. Select the mode, temperature, fan speed setting and PLASMACLUSTER operation as desired.
• When the temperature is set with the TIMER ON,the temperature will show in the display for 5 sec-onds and then return to the time display.• If you do not change the setting, the unit will oper-ate with the latest setting.• The unit will turn on prior to the set time to allowthe room to reach the desired temperature by theprogrammed time. (Awaking function) 0.5h 1.0h 1.5h 10h 11h 12hMAINTENANCE AUXILIARY MODE Use this mode when the remote control is not available.

Lift the front panel of the indoor unit and press the AUX.button on the operation panel.• The red OPERATION lamp ( ) on the unit will light andthe unit will start operating in the AUTO mode.• The fan speed and temperature setting are set to AUTO.

Press the AUX. button on the operation panel again.• The red OPERATION lamp ( ) on the unit will turn off. NOTE: If the AUX. button is pressed during normal operation, the unit will turn off. E-14 CLEANING THE INTERIOR OF AIR CONDITIONER UNIT

Be sure to disconnect the power cord from thewall outlet or turn off the circuit breaker. OPEN THE LOUVRE UNIT1 Lift the open panel.2 Push down both hooks at the left and right, andrelease the lock.3 Pull out the louvre unit forward.4 Let it open downward gently. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE AIR CONDI-TIONER UNITMake sure the fan inside is not rotating.Remove the dust using a vacuum cleaner orwipe with dry cloth. CLOSE THE LOUVRE UNIT1 Lift up the louvre unit and slide it back into itsposition.2 Make sure both hooks at the left and right arelocked in place and the three supports are firmly fit.3 Close the open panel.

Connect the power cord to the wall outlet or turn on the circuit breaker. Make sure the all lamps on the indicator panel are not blinking.If the louvre unit is not reinstalled properly, the safety equipment will work and thelamps will blink, preventing the unit from operating. In such case, reinstall thelouvre unit properly. Push the ON/OFF button of the remote control and check ifthe unit operates properly.SupportsENGLISH E-15 CLEANING THE UNIT AND THE REMOTE CONTROL

• Wipe them with a soft cloth.
• Do not directly splash or pour water on them. We can cause electrical shock or equipment damage.• Do not use hot water, thinner, abrasive powders or strong solvents.

CLEANING THE FILTERS

MAINTENANCE AFTER AIR CONDITIONER SEASON

Operate the unit in the FAN ONLYmode for about half a day to allow themechanism to thoroughly dry. Stop the operation and unplug theunit. Turn off the circuit breaker, if youhave one exclusively for the air condi-tioner. Clean the filters, then reinstall them. Make sure that the air filters arenot dirty. Make sure that nothing obstructsthe air inlet or outlet. Check the outdoor mounting rackperiodically for wear and to makesure it is firmly in place. MAINTENANCE OPTION KIT Air Purifying Filter During operation of the air conditioner, the air purifying filter removes dust andtobacco smoke from the air and discharges clean air.The apatite antibacterial material used in the air purifying filter suppressesactivities of adsorbed viruses and other germs.The replacement period for the disposable type is approximately 3~6 months.Contact your dealer for the purchase of this option.Type AZ-F1800C

The air filters should be cleaned every two weeks.

REMOVE THE FILTERS1 Lift the open panel.2 Push the air filters up slightly to unlock them.3 Pull the air filters down to remove them. CLEAN THE FILTERSUse a vacuum cleaner to remove dust. If the filtersare dirty, wash them with warm water and a milddetergent. Dry filters in the shade before reinstalling. REINSTALL THE FILTERS1 Reinstall the filters in the original positions.2 Close the open panel.3 Push the arrow-marked of the panel firmly to lockit in place. MAINTENANCE BEFORE AIR CONDITIONER SEASON Be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet or turn off the circuitbreaker before performing any maintenance.IF THE UNIT FAILS TO RECEIVE THE REMOTE CONTROL SIGNAL Check whether the remote control batteries have be- come old and weak. Try to send the signal again with the remote control pointed properly towards the unit’s signal receiver window. Check whether the remote control batteries are in- stalled with the polarities properly aligned. E-16

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

The following conditions do not denote equipment malfunctions

UNIT DOES NOT OPERATE

The unit will not operate if it is turned on immediately after it is turned off. The unit will not operate immediately after the mode is changed. This is to protect the internal mechanisms. Wait 3 minutes before operating the unit. UNIT DOES NOT SEND OUT WARM AIR (Models AY-AP18CE/AY-AP24CE) The unit is preheating or de-icing. CRACKING NOISE The unit may produce a cracking noise. This sound is generated by the friction of the front panel and other components expanding or connecting due to a temperature change. If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, check the following points before calling for service. IF THE UNIT FAILS TO COOL (OR HEAT) THE ROOM EFFECTIVELY Check the filters. If dirty, clean them. Check the outdoor unit to make sure nothing is blocking the air inlet or outlet. Check the thermostat is proper setting. Make sure windows and doors are closed tightly. A large number of people in the room can prevent the unit from achieving the desired temperature. Check whether any heat- generating appliances are operating in the room. ODORS Carpet and furniture odors that entered into the unit and the air conditioner's inner component odors at the early stage of installation may be sent out from the unit. SWISHING NOISE The soft, swishing noise is the sound of the refrigerant flowing inside the unit. WATER VAPOUR

• In the COOL and DRY operation, wa- ter vapour can sometimes be seen at the air outlet due to the difference between the room air temperature and the air discharged by the unit.

• In the HEAT operation, water vapour may flow out of the outdoor unit dur- ing de-icing. (Only in models AY- AP18CE/AY-AP24CE) Please call for service when OPERATION Lamp and TIMER Lamp on the indicator panel blink.

ODOR EMITTED FROM THE

PLASMACLASTER AIR OUTLET

This is the smell of ozone generated from the ionizer. Density of the ozone is very little, having no adverse effect over your health. The ozone released into the air will decompose soon, and its den- sity in the room will not increase.

IF THE UNIT FAILS TO OPERATE

• Check to see if the circuit breaker has tripped or the fuse has blown.

• Check if the louvre unit is properly installed. All lamps on the indicator panel will blink when the louvre unit is not properly installed.

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