R AH -AP18CF SPLIT TYPE ROOM AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION MANUAL INDOOR UNIT OUTDOOR UNIT AH-AP18CF AU-A18CF
ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing a SHARP air conditioner. Please read this manual carefully before operating the product. CONTENTS • PLASMACLUSTER OPERATION ................ • ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER .............................. • TIMER OPERATION..................................... • AUXILIARY MODE ....................................... • MAINTENANCE ............................................ • BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE ............. • SPECIFICATIONS ........................................
PRECAUTIONS CAUTIONS FOR USE a window or door periodically to ventilate the room, especially when using gas 1 Open appliances. Insufficient ventilation may cause oxygen shortage. 2 Do not operate the buttons with wet hand. It may cause electric shock. safety, turn the circuit breaker off when not using the unit for an extended period of 3 For time. the outdoor unit mounting rack periodically for wear and to make sure it is firmly 4 Check in place. not put anything on the outdoor unit nor step on it.
ADDITIONAL NOTES ON OPERATION OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE INDOOR TEMP. OUTDOOR TEMP. upper limit 32˚C D.B. 23˚C W.B. 43˚C D.B. - lower limit 21˚C D.B. 15˚C W.B. 21˚C D.B. - COOLING D.B. = Dry-bulb W.B. = Wet-bulb • 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 continuously in the COOL or DRY mode when humidity is over 80 percent.
PART NAMES INDOOR UNIT 1 1 Inlet (Air) 2 2 Open Panel 3 3 AUX. Button 4 4 Air Filters 5 RECEIVER Window 5 6 6 Louvre Unit Open to clean the inside of the air conditioner.
REMOTE CONTROL 1 1 TRANSMITTER 2 DISPLAY (Liquid Crystal Display) 3 ON/OFF Button MODE TEMP. 2 4 THERMO. (Thermostat) Button 5 DISPLAY Button FAN TIMER 3 6 MODE Button TEMP. 7 TIMER ON Button (for setting the timer) 4 DISPLAY MODE 1h FAN SWING CANCEL 5 6 7 8 9 0 q w e 8 ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER Button 9 TIMER OFF Button (for setting the timer) 0 FAN Button q TIMER CANCEL Button w SWING Button e PLASMACLUSTER Button L.C.D.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL LOADING BATTERIES Use two size-AAA (R03) batteries. the battery cover at the 1 Remove back of the remote control. + batteries in the compartment, 2 Insert making sure the ± and — - polarities are correctly aligned. • Lines will be indicated on the display when batteries are properly installed. 3 Reinstall + the battery cover. Remote control cover NOTES: • The battery life is approximately one year in normal use.
TIPS ABOUT PLASMACLUSTER 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 reduce airborne mold fungus and deodorize/decompose odorcausing molecules. Ionizer Cluster ions Mold fungus Odor AIR CLEAN OPERATION Cluster ions released into the air will reduce airborne mold fungus and deodorize/ decompose odor-causing molecules.
BASIC OPERATION Press the MODE button to select the operation mode. 1 AUTO MODE TEMP. COOL DRY Press the ON/OFF button to start operation. 2 • The red OPERATION lamp ( unit will light. FAN TIMER TEMP. 2 5 3 FAN SWING CANCEL ) on the Press the THERMO. button to set the desired temperature. 3 AUTO/DRY MODE The temperature can be changed in 1°C increments within the range of 2°C higher to 2°C lower from the temperature automatically determined by the air conditioner.
TIPS ABOUT AUTO MODE 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 Room temp. at operation start-up Below 24°C 24°C-26°C 26°C-28°C Above 28°C Mode DRY COOL COOL COOL Automatic Operation Thermostat Setting Room Temp.
ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION VERTICAL AIR FLOW DIRECTION The air flow direction is automatically preset in each mode as follows for optimum comfort: COOL and DRY mode FAN ONLY mode Horizontal air flow Diagonal air flow HOW TO ADJUST THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION Press the SWING button on the remote control once. • The vertical adjustment louvre will change its angle continuously. Press the SWING button again when the vertical adjustment louvre is at the desired position.
PLASMACLUSTER OPERATION AIR CLEAN OPERATION : Cluster ions released into air will reduce airborne mold fungus and deodorize/decompose odor-causing molecules. REFRESHING OPERATION : Negative ions will be released in an increased rate. 1 During operation, press the PLASMACLUSTER button to select the mode. AIR CLEAN MODE TEMP. FAN TIMER CANCEL • In the AIR CLEAN operation, the blue PLASMACLUSTER lamp on the unit will light up.
TIMER OPERATION TIMER OFF The unit will turn off 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 receiver window on the unit. MODE TEMP. FAN TIMER Press the TIMER OFF ( 1 time as desired. • The time setting will change as you to press the button as follows. 0.5h TEMP.
TIMER ON 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 window on the unit. MODE 1 Press the TIMER ON ( TEMP. ) button. • The time setting will change as you press the button as follows. FAN 0.5h TIMER 1.0h 1.5h 10h 11h 12h TEMP.
AUXILIARY MODE Use this mode when the remote control is not available. TO TURN ON 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 and the unit will start operating in the AUTO mode. • The fan speed and temperature setting are set to AUTO. TO TURN OFF Press the AUX. button on the operation panel again. • The red OPERATION lamp ( ) on the unit will turn off. NOTE: If the AUX.
MAINTENANCE Be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet or turn off the circuit breaker before performing any maintenance. CLEANING THE FILTERS The air filters should be cleaned every two weeks. 1 TURN OFF THE UNIT 2 REMOVE THE FILTERS 1 Lift the open panel. 2 Push the air filters up slightly to unlock them. 3 Pull the air filters down to remove them. 1 2 3 3 CLEAN THE FILTERS Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust. If the filters are dirty, wash them with warm water and a mild detergent.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE The following conditions do not denote equipment malfunctions UNIT DOES NOT OPERATE SWISHING NOISE 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. The soft, swishing noise is the sound of the refrigerant flowing inside the unit.
SPECIFICATIONS Model AH-AP18CF Cooling capacity (kJ/h) 18100 Rated freqency (Hz) 60 Rated voltage (V) 230 Rated current (A) 8.8 Power consumption (W) External dimensions (mm) (WxHxD) Weight (kg) 2010 Indoor unit 1040x325x220 Outdoor unit 890x645x327 Indoor unit 16 Outdoor unit 55 We reserve the right to change the materials and apecifications without notice.
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