AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 04/2/23 10:38 Page 23 OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS AHT18PGHBA AHT18PGHEA AHT24PGHBA AHT24PGHEA Window-type Room Air Conditioner ( Cool and Heater ) E A DB98-17335A(1)
AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 04/2/23 10:38 Page 2 Safety Precautions The following safety precautions must be taken when using your air conditioner. WARNING DURING OPERATION Risk of electric shock. • Can cause injury or death. • Disconnect all remote electric power supplies before servicing, installing or cleaning. • This must be done by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 04/2/23 10:38 Page 3 Contents ◆ PREPARING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Safety Precautions ......................................................................................... Air Conditioning Unit - Main Parts, Buttons and Display ............................... Remote Control - Buttons .............................................................................. Getting Started ...............................................................................................
AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 04/2/23 10:38 Page 4 Air Conditioning Unit - Main Parts, Buttons and Display ❄ The design and shape are subject to change according to the model. Inner air flow blades (right/left orientation) Air inlet(Inside) Outer air flow blades (up/down orientation) Air filter(Inside) Air inlet (Outside) Ventilation lever Power Cable BLUE BROWN YELLOW/GREEN Main Power Fan speed indicators (LOW, MED, HIGH) Earth ❈ Power cable connection should be committed to an installation engineer.
AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 04/2/23 10:38 Page 5 Remote Control - Buttons Timer setting button Sleep timer setting button Operating mode selection buttons Air flow blade swing button Temperature adjustment buttons Fan speed adjustment buttons On/Off button E-5
AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 04/2/23 10:38 Page 6 Getting Started You have just purchased a window-type room air conditioner and it has been installed by your installation specialist. Your Owner’s Instructions contain valuable information on using your air conditioner. Please take the time to read them as they will help you take full advantage of the unit’s functions. This Owner’s Instructions is just for using your air conditioner correctly.
AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 04/2/23 10:38 Page 7 Inserting the Remote Control Batteries You must insert or replace the remote control batteries when: ◆ You purchase the air conditioner ◆ The remote control does not work correctly ☛ Use two AAA, LR03 1.5 V batteries. Do not use old batteries or different kinds of batteries together. Batteries may be completely discharged after 12 months, even if they have not actually been used.
AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 04/2/23 10:38 Page 8 Cooling Your Room Remote Control Control Panel You must select the Cool mode if you wish to lower the temperature in your room. You can also set the fan speed. 1 If necessary, press the (On/Off) button. ◆ The operating mode indicator (COOL, FAN or HEATER) Result: on the unit comes on. ◆ The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected when the unit was last used. ◆ The unit beeps twice.
AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 04/2/23 10:38 Page 9 Heating Your Room You must select the Heater mode if you wish to heat your room to a specific temperature. You can also set the fan speed. 1 Remote Control Control Panel If necessary, press the (On/Off) button. ◆ The operating mode indicator (COOL, FAN or HEATER) Result: on the unit comes on. ◆ The air conditioner starts up in the mode selected when the unit was last used. ◆ The unit beeps twice.
AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 04/2/23 10:38 Page 10 Airing Your Room If the atmosphere in your room is stale, you can air it using the Fan feature and if necessary, evacuate the stale air outside. 1 If you wish to evacuate stale air outside, push the ventilation lever on the front of the unit to the right and the open position ( ). Result: The air inside the room circulates and stale air is evacuated outside.
AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 04/2/23 10:38 Page 11 Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally Depending on the position of the unit in your room, you can adjust the orientation of the inner air flow blades on the right-hand side of the unit, thus increasing the efficiency of the air conditioner. 1 Press the Result: 2 (or Control Panel on the unit) button on the remote control. The inner blades swing automatically left and right.
AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 04/2/23 10:38 Page 12 Setting the On Timer Remote Control Control Panel The On Timer enables you to switch on the air conditioner automatically after a given period of time. You can set the period of time from 1 hour to 24 hours. You can select the On Timer only when the air conditioner is off. 1 Check that the air conditioner has been switched off; if necessary, press the (On/Off) button.
AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 04/2/23 10:38 Page 13 Setting the Off Timer The Off Timer enables you to switch off the air conditioner automatically after a given period of time. You can set the period of time from 1 hour to 24 hours. You can select the Off Timer only when the air conditioner is on. 1 Check that the air conditioner has been switched on; if necessary, press the (On/Off) button. 2 Set the operating time by pressing: ◆ on the remote control or ◆ on the unit one or more times.
AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 04/2/23 10:38 Page 14 Setting the Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer can be used when you are cooling or heating your room to switch the air conditioner off automatically after a period of 8 hours. Remote Control Control Panel ➢ If you wish to switch the unit off at a specific time, refer to page 13. 1 Make sure that you have selected either COOL or HEATER mode.
AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 04/2/23 10:38 Page 15 Operating Recommendation Here is a recommendation that you should follow when using your air conditioner. Topic Recommendation Warm air circulation The air conditioner circulates warm air to heat your room; as a result, some time will be required after starting the air conditioner to warm the entire room. If necessary, set the air conditioner going a short time before you wish to use the room.
AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 04/2/23 10:38 Page 16 Cleaning Your Air Conditioner Be sure to clean the air filter periodically two weeks to maintain the air conditioner in the best condition for a long period of time. ☛ 1 When cleaning the air conditioner, turn it off and pull out the power plug. Hold the air filter handle, slightly pull it to the left side and open the front grille. ➢ The removal of the front grille makes it easier to clean the air conditioner. Open the grille as much as possible.
AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 04/2/23 10:38 Page 17 Solving Common Problems Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Problem Explanation/Solution The air conditioner does not operate at all triggered. ◆ ◆ ◆ Check that the circuit breaker used for the air conditioner has not been triggered. Check that the power cable is plugged into a wall socket and the socket is switched on, if necessary.
AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 04/2/23 10:38 Page 18 Technical Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 04/2/23 10:38 Page 19 Method of Installation Before installation, be sure to check the installation area or the air conditioner, and drain hose. Checkpoints prior to installation 1 Check the cabinet and front grille of the unit for any harmful defects such as scratches. 2 Be sure to check the power supply. - Refer to the specifications on the label attached to the unit.
AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 04/2/23 10:38 Page 20 Method of Installation (cont.) Installation of the Drain Tube Rear Fix the drain tube as shown in the figure. Rubber cap Gasket Drain Tube Screws(2EA) Installation of the Drain Pan The procedure for installing the drain pan should be determined by the condition of the installing area. ◆ In the case of an area where the drain pan can not be directly installed on the rear side of the unit after installing the air conditioner.
AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 4 04/2/23 10:38 Page 21 Remove the chassis from the cabinet. Drain Pan Rear 5 Remove the rubber cap inserted into the basepan. Rubber cap Drain Hose 6 Fix the drain pan as shown in the figure, and then connect the drain hose. (You can use any commercially-available drain hose.) Screw Bottom-Side View with Drain Pan and Hose in Place 7 Install the cabinet at the specified area after installing the drain pan, and then re-assemble it in the original condition.
AHT18PGHBA_E_17335 04/2/23 10:38 Page 22 THIS AIR CONDITIONER IS MANUFACTURED BY: Printed in China