Room Air conditioner Operating Instructions CS–C281KR Model (Indoor) CU–C281KR (Outdoor) Before using your air-conditioner, please read this operating instructions carefully and keep it for future reference.
Contents ......... Safety Precautions – Installation precautions – Operation precautions ......... Name of Each Part – Indoor unit – Outdoor unit – Accessories – Remote control ......Preparation Before Operation – Before operating the unit – How to insert batteries –...
Safety Precautions Before operating, please read the following “Safety Precautions” carefully. To prevent personal injury, injury to others and property damage, the following instructions must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions will cause harm or damage, the seriousness of which is classified as follows: Warning: This sign warns of death or serious injury.
Operation precautions Warning Insert the power plug proper- Do not operate or stop the Do not damage or use an unit by inserting or pulling unspecified power cord. Heat generated by a loose out the power plug. It will cause electrical shock or power plug could cause electric It could cause electric shock or fire.
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Caution Do not remove the power Switch off the power supply if When cleaning the unit, re- plug by pulling the cord. the unit is not going to be move the plug. Hold the plug when disconnec- used for a long period of time. This is to prevent injury due to ting the plug from the wall outlet.
Name of Each Part Indoor unit Front Panel Signal Receptor Air Intake Vent Power Sleep Timer Panel Opener Orange Orange Vertical Airflow Direction Louver Operation Indication Lamps (LED) Air Outlet Vent Horizontal Airflow Direction Louver (Manually adjusted) Outdoor unit Air Intake Vents (Rear) (Side) Air Outlet Vents...
Accessories Two R03 dry-cell Remote Control Remote control batteries or equivalent Air Purifying Filters Signal Transmitter Operation Display OFF/ON Button Sleep Mode Airflow Volume Operation Button Selection Button Airflow Direction Manual Control Button Room Temperature Setting Button Operation Mode Selection Button Airflow Direction Auto Control Button Separate displays and functions are available when the door is opened.
Preparation Before Operation Before operating the unit Connect the power supply cord to an independent power supply. Open the front panel. Remove air filter. filter Hold the panel openers at both Hold the tab to raise up slightly sides and pull up the front panel. and then pull down.
How to insert batteries Gently press the Fix the cover to the back of the remote control place mar ked (“PM 12:00” will flash in the operation dis- [OPEN] slide the cover play.) toward you. Be sure that the (+) and (–) directions are correct.
How to Operate Auto Restart Control. If there is a power failure, operation will be automatically restarted after 3 minutes when the power is resumed with previous operation mode and airflow direction. (when the operation is not stopped by remote control.) If you do not intend to continue the operation when the power is resumed, pull out the power...
Press to select operation mode. MODE The display changes in the order AUTO COOL each time the button is pressed. Press to start the operation. OFF/ON Operation indication lamp (RED) will light up. Press once more, to stop the operation. Press to select airflow volume.
Setting the Timer If there is a power failure. To reset the Timer. (Example) If the OFF Timer has been set. OFF-TIMER Even if there is a power failure, the setting time is still stored in the memory because the remote control is a battery operated type.
To set the current time. Set hours and minutes TIME ...to advance the time ...to reverse the time To set the Timer. Set hours and minutes OFF Timer OFF-TIMER TIME ...to increase 10 minutes each step..to decrease 10 minutes each step.
Convenient Operation Sleep Mode This is to gain a comfortable room temperature while sleeping. To set Sleep Mode. Press SLEEP (The sleep indication lamp on the main unit will light up.) To cancel Sleep Mode. Press once more SLEEP (The sleep indication lamp on the main unit will switch off.) Sleep Mode Operation.
When the remote control cannot be used Test Run Button. (Use when installing and moving) Auto Operation Button. When the remote control cannot be used, press Auto Operation Button to run auto- matic Operation. (airflow direction setting will be automatic.) Press Auto Operation Button.
Operation Hints Adjust room temperature properly. Set the tem- Clean the air filter regularly. Blockage in the air perature 1°C higher than actually desired. filter reduces the airflow and lowers the cooling Approximately 10% of electricity costs can be or heating. Clean at least once every 2 weeks. saved.
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Make sure that the doors and windows are shut. Keep blinds or curtains closed. Do not let sun- Otherwise, cooling and heating performance will shine enter the room directly. About 5% of be reduced and electricity cost is wasted. electricity cost can be saved. Proper airflow direction adjustment.
Better Care and Maintenance Regular care and maintenance will extend the life of the air conditioner and prevent wastage of electricity. Before performing any maintenance procedure, be sure to switch off the main power supply. Do not use water or volatile liquids. Caution Do not make air conditioner wet, as there is the danger that it could cause electric shocks.
Replacement of air purifying filters Recommended about once every 3 months. Remove the air filters. Remove the air purifying Remove the filters from the filters. filter frame. Caution Be careful not to hurt your hands Filters on metal parts. Air filter purifying filter <Note>...
Troubleshooting Normal operation Is it okay? This is the answer. Air conditioner has been This is to protect the air conditioner. Wait until restar ted, but does not the air conditioner begins operating. operate for 3 minutes. Soft Dry Mode Operation is a very gentle Cooling Operation consisting primarily of dehumidifying.
Abnormal operation Has the circuit breaker been tripped? Has the power plug been removed from the The air conditioner wall outlet? Is the Timer being used correctly? does not operate. Has the REMOTE CONTROLLER B switch been set to “B” Has the temperature been set incorrectly? Are the filters dirty? The air conditioner...
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WARNING (1) REMOVE POWER PLUG OR DISCONNECT FROM THE MAINS BEFORE SERVICING THIS APPLIANCE. (2) THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. (3) THE APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY YOUNG CHILDREN OR INFIRM PERSONS WITH- OUT SUPERVISION. (4) YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPPERVISED TO ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE.
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Note Please remember to record the following: Model Number Serial Number Dealer’s Name Date Purchased...
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