AY-XP12DR-NC SPLIT TYPE ROOM AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION MANUAL • Uses ozone layer friendly refrigerant R410A. INDOOR UNIT OUTDOOR UNIT AY-XP12DR-NC AE-X12DR-N *Plasmacluster is a trademark of SHARP Corporation.
A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1. In the European Union Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin! Attention: Your product is marked with this symbol. It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products.
CONTENTS • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .. E-1 • PART NAMES ........................................... E-3 • SETTING DEODORANT DUST COLLECTING FILTER .............................. E-5 • USING THE REMOTE CONTROL ........... E-6 • BASIC OPERATION ................................. E-8 • TIPS ABOUT INDICATOR PANEL ........... E-9 • PROGRESSIVE AIRFLOW ...................... E-9 • ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION ..... E-10 • 10°C OPERATION .................................... E-11 • FULL POWER OPERATION ...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTIONS FOR USE Open a window or door periodically to ventilate the room, especially when using gas 1 appliances. Insufficient ventilation may cause oxygen shortage. 2 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 3 time. the outdoor unit mounting rack periodically for wear and to make sure it is firmly 4 inCheck place.
PART NAMES INDOOR UNIT 1 1 Inlet (Air) 2 2 PLASMACLUSTER Lamp (blue) 3 4 3 DEODORANT DUST COLLECTION FILTER (non-washable) 5 4 Open Panel 6 5 Air Filters 7 6 AUX. Button 7 Indicator 8 8 Power Supply Cord 9 9 Vertical Adjustment Louvres 0 0 Horizontal Adjustment Louvres q q Outlet (Air) w w RECEIVER Window e e Remote Control (Open Panel Closed) r t y u i OUTDOOR UNIT r OUTDOOR Temp. Lamp ) (green t ROOM Temp.
PART NAMES REMOTE CONTROL 1 TRANSMITTER 1 2 DISPLAY (Liquid Crystal Display) 3 PLASMACLUSTER Button 4 DISPLAY Button 2 5 ON/OFF Button 6 THERMO.
SETTING DEODORANT DUST COLLECTION FILTER The deodorant dust collection filters are packed as accessory of this unit. During operation of the air conditioner, the filters remove dust and tobacco smoke from the air and discharges clean air. out the air filters. 1 Take 1 Open the open panel. 2 Push the air filters up slightly to unlock them. 3 Pull the air filters down to remove them.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL LOADING BATTERIES Use two size-AAA (R03) batteries. 1 Remove cover. the remote control Remote control cover batteries in the compart2 Insert ment, making sure the ± and — polarities are correctly aligned. • The display indicates "AM 6:00" when batteries are properly installed. 3 Reinstall the cover. + + - NOTES: • The battery life is approximately one year in normal use. • When you replace the batteries, always change both batteries, and make sure they are the same type.
CAUTION • 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 with transmission 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.
BASIC OPERATION 1 Press the MODE button to select the operation mode. AUTO 2 3 3 1 1h CLEAN 4 FAN DRY Press the ON/OFF button to start operation. ) on the unit Press the THERMO. button to set the desired temperature. • In the AUTO and (Example: 1°C higher) DRY mode, the temperature can be changed in 1°C increments within the C range of 2°C higher to 2°C lower from the temperature automatically determined (Example: 2°C lower) by the air conditioner.
TIPS ABOUT INDICATOR PANEL The indicator panel will change each time you press the DISPLAY button in the following manner. The room temperature is displayed. temperature Indiactor temperature Indiactor Room Temp. Lamp Outdoor Temp. Lamp The outdoor temperature is displayed. DISPLAY No display. NOTES: • The displayed temperatures are rough estimates and may vary from the actual temperatures.
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 modes HEAT 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.
10°C OPERATION Heating operation with 10°C set temperature will be performed. 1 Press the MODE button and select HEAT mode. 2 Press the ON/OFF button to start HEAT operation. the 10°C button. 3 Press • The remote control will display10°C . AM TO CANCEL Press the 10°C button again. DISPLAY MODE • 10°C operation will also be cancelled when the operation mode is changed, or when the unit is turned off.
ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER When the ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER is set, the unit will automatically turn off after one hour. 1 Press the ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER button. • The remote control displays “ ”. ) on the unit will light up. • The orange TIMER lamp ( • The unit will stop operating after one hour. TO CANCEL Press the TIMER CANCEL (SET/C) button. MODE 1h CLEAN FAN 1 • The orange TIMER lamp ( ) on the unit will turn off. Alternatively, turn the unit off by pressing the ON/ OFF button.
PLASMACLUSTER OPERATION The Plasmacluster Ion generator inside the air conditioner will release positive and negative plasmacluster ions into the room. Approximately the same numbers of positive and negative ions released into the air will reduce some airborn mold. 1 During operation, press the PLASMACLUSTER button. • The remote control will display “ ” • The blue PLASMACLUSTER lamp on the unit will light up. TO CANCEL Press the PLASMACLUSTER button again.
TIMER OPERATION NOTE: Before setting the timer, make sure the clock is properly set with the current time. TIMER OFF ) button. 1 Press the TIMER OFF ( TIMER OFF indicator will blink; press the 2 The TIME ADVANCE or REVERSE buttons to set the desired time. (The time can be set in 10minute increments.) the remote control at the signal receiver 3 Point window on the unit and press the TIMER SET (SET/C) button. • The orange TIMER lamp ( ) on the unit will light.
TIMER ON 1 Press the TIMER ON ( ) button. TIMER ON indicator will blink; press the 2 The TIME ADVANCE or REVERSE buttons to set the desired time. (The time can be set in 10minute increments.) the remote control at the signal receiver 3 Point window on the unit and press the TIMER SET (SET/C) button. • The orange TIMER lamp ( ) on the unit will light. • The unit will generate a beep when it receives the signal. DISPLAY MODE 1 4 1h CLEAN FAN SWING SET/C Select the operation condition.
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 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. MAINTENANCE AFTER AIR CONDITIONER SEASON MAINTENANCE BEFORE AIR CONDITIONER SEASON the unit in the SELF 1 Operate CLEAN OPERATION to allow the sure that the air filters are 1 Make not dirty. sure that nothing obstructs 2 Make the air inlet or outlet.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE INTERIOR OF AIR CONDITIONER UNIT sure to disconnect the power 1 Be cord from the wall outlet or turn off the circuit breaker. THE VERTICAL 2 REMOVE ADJUSTMENT LOUVRE 1 1 Pull the left cover open. 2 Open the lower louver slightly and rotate the upper louvre until it stops. 3 Hold the left side of the lower louvre and pull it frontward. Remove it to the lower left direction.
ADDITIONAL NOTES ON OPERATION OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE INDOOR TEMP. OUTDOOR TEMP. upper limit COOLING lower limit HEATING upper limit lower limit D.B. = Dry-bulb 32˚C 23˚C 21˚C 15˚C 27˚C D.B. W.B. D.B. W.B. D.B. 43˚C D.B. 21˚C D.B. 24˚C D.B. 18˚C W.B. -8.5˚C D.B. -9.5˚C W.B. 20˚C D.B. - • The built-in protective device may prevent the unit from operating when used out of this range.
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. UNIT DOES NOT SEND OUT WARM AIR The unit is preheating or de-icing.
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