Carrier CS311-U User manual

Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully and thoroughly

before installing and operating your room air conditioner.

OWNER S MANUAL

Split-type Room Air Conditioner

CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................

PARTS NAMES .....................................................................................................

OPERATING TEMPERATURE ..............................................................................

MANUAL OPERATION .........................................................................................

OPTIMAL OPERATION ........................................................................................

ADJUSTING AIR FLOW DIRECTION.....................................................................

HOW THE AIR CONDITIONER WORKS................................................................

MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................

OPERATION TIPS .................................................................................................

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS...................................................................................

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your

air conditioner properly. Just a little preventative care on your part can

save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your air conditioner.

You'll find many answers to common problems in the chart of troubleshooting

tips. If you review the chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need

to call for service.

Contact an authorised service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.

Contact the installer for installation of this unit.

The air conditioner is not intended for use by young children or invalids

without supervision.

Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the

air conditioner.

If the power cord is to be replaced, replacement work shall be performed by

authorised personnel only.

Installation work must be performed in accordance with the national wiring

standards by authorised personnel only.

!CAUTION

Read This Manual

To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following

instructions must be followed.

Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage. The

seriousness is classified by the following indications.

Safety Precautions

This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.

Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.

WARNING

Always do this.

Never do this.

CAUTION

This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property.

Connect with the power

properly.

Do not modify power cord

length or share the outlet

with other appliances

Always ensure effective

earthing.

Disconnect the power if

strange sounds, smell, or

smoke comes from it.

Keep firearms away.

Ventilate room before operating air

conditioner if there is a gas leakage from

another appliance.

Otherwise, it may cause electric

shock or fire due to excess heat

generation.

It may cause electric shock or

fire due to heat generation.

No earthing may cause electric

shock.

It may cause fire and electric

shock.

It may cause fire.

It may cause explosion, fire and, burns.

It may cause electric shock or fire

due to heat generation.

It may cause electric shock.

It may cause failure of machine

or electric shock.

It may cause fire and electric

shock.

It may cause fire and electric

shock.

It may cause electric shock or fire.

This could damage your health.

No installation may cause fire

and electric shock.

It may cause electric shock.

It may cause an explosion or fire.

It may cause failure and electric shock.

Do not operate or stop the

unit by inserting or pulling

out the power plug.

Do not operate with wet

hands or in damp

environment.

Do not allow water to run

into electric parts.

Do not use the socket if it is

loose or damaged.

Do not use the power cord

close to heating appliances.

Do not damage or use an

unspecified power cord.

Do not direct airflow at

room occupants only.

Always install circuit

breaker and a dedicated

power circuit.

Do not open the unit

during operation.

Do not use the power cord near

flammable gas or combustibles, such

as gasoline, benzene, thinner, etc.

Do not disassemble or modify unit.

WARNING

CAUTION

When the air filter is to be

removed, do not touch the

metal parts of the unit.

It may cause an injury.

Do not clean unit when

power is on as it may cause

fire and electric shock, it may

cause an injury.

Operation with windows

opened may cause wetting

of indoor and soaking of

household furniture.

When the unit is to be

cleaned, switch off, and turn

off the circuit breaker.

Stop operation and close

the window in storm or

hurricane.

Use caution when unpacking and

installing. Sharp edges could cause injury.

Do not clean the air

conditioner with water.

Water may enter the unit and

degrade the insulation. It may

cause an electric shock.

This could injure the pet or

plant.

Failue to do so may cause

electric shock and damage.

Do not put a pet or house

plant where it will be

exposed to direct air flow.

Hold the plug by the head

of the power plug when

taking it out.

Ventilate the room well when

used together with a stove,

etc.

An oxygen shortage may occur.

Do not use this air conditioner to

preserve precision devices, food,

pets, plants, and art objects.

It may cause deterioration of

quality, etc.

It may cause failure of product

or fire.

Do not use for special

purposes.

Turn off the main power

switch when not using the

unit for a long time.

If water enters the unit, turn the unit off at the power

outlet and switch off the circuit breaker. Isolate

supply by taking the power-plug out and contact a

qualified service technician.

It may cause failure of

appliance or accident.

Appearance may be

deteriorated due to change

of product color or

scratching of its surface.

Do not place obstacles

around air-inlets or inside

of air-outlet.

Do not use strong detergent

such as wax or thinner. Use

a soft cloth for cleaning.

If bracket is damaged, there

is concern of damage due to

falling of unit.

There is danger of fire or

electric shock.

Ensure that the installation bracket of

the outdoor appliance is not damaged

due to prolonged exposure.

Do not place heavy object on the

power cord and take care so that

the cord is not compressed.

Operation without filters may

cause failure.

It contains contaminants and

could make you sick.

Always insert the filters

securely. Clean filter once

every two weeks.

Do not drink water drained

from air conditioner.

Prior to Operation

Usage

Cleaning and maintenance

ServiceService

1. Contact an installation specialist for installation.

2. Make sure the unit is grounded efficiently.

3. Do not use a damaged or non-standard power cord.

4. Do not share the same outlet with other appliances.

5. Do not use an extension cord.

6. Do not start/stop operation by shutting off the power supply.

1. Exposure to direct airflow for an extended period of time could be hazardous

to your health. Do not expose occupants, pets, or plants to direct airflow for

extended periods of time.

2. Due to the possibility of oxygen deficiency, ventilate the room when used

together with stoves or other heating devices.

3. Do not use this air conditioner for non-specified special purposes (e.g.

Preserving precision devices, food, pets, plants, and art objects). Usage in

such a manner could harm such property.

1. Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the filter. Injuries

can occur when handling sharp metal edges.

2. Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner. Exposure to water can

destroy the insulation, leading to possible electric shock.

3. When cleaning the unit, first make sure that the power and circuit breaker

are turned off.

For repair and maintenance, contact your authorised service dealer.

PARTS NAMES

FUNCTION INDICATORS ON

INDOOR UNIT DISPLAY PANEL

AUTO indicator

This indicator illuminates when the air

conditioner is in AUTO operation.

TIMER indicator

This indicator illuminates when

TIMER is set ON/OFF.

PRE.-DEF. Indicator

(For Cooling & Heating models only)

This indicator illuminates when the air

conditioner starts defrosting

automatically or when the warm air control

feature is activated in heating operation.

The operation indicator lights flash rapidly

(five times per second.) when safety protection

features come into operation.

Note:

All the pictures in this manual are for explanation

purpose only. They may be slightly different from

the air conditioner you purchased(depend on model).

The actual shape shall prevail.

Indoor unit

Outdoor unit

1. Front panel

2. Air inlet

3. Air filter

4. Air outlet

5. Horizontal air flow grille

6. Vertical air flow louver

7. Display panel

8. Remote controller signal receiver

9. Remote controller

10. Manual control button

11. Connecting pipe, drain hose

12. Air inlet (side and rear)

13. Air outlet

Indoor unit

Outdoor unit

122345

Displays the current setting temperature

when the air conditioner is in operation.

OPERATION indicator

This indicator flashes after power is on and

illuminates when the unit is in operation.

SLEEP indicator

This indicator appears when the unit

is in Energy-saving operation.

DIGITAL DISPLAY indicator

On/Off

Sleep

Fan

Swing

AirDirection

TimerOn

TimerOff

Mode

Hr.

ON TIMER

Hr.

Off TIMER

SET TEMP

Auto

Sleep

Infrared Signal

Receiver

OPERATING TEMPERATURE

Mode

Cooling operation

Heating operation

Drying operation

Temperature

1. If air conditioner is used outside of the above conditions, certain safety protection

features may come into operation and cause the unit to function abnormally.

2. Room relative humidity less than 80%. If the air conditioner operates in excess of this

figure, the surface of the air conditioner may attract condensation. Please sets the vertical

air flow louver to its maximum angle (vertically to the floor), and set HIGH fan mode.

3. Optimum performance will be achieved within these operating temperature.

Room temperature

Outdoor temperature

CAUTION:

MANUAL OPERATION

Manul operation can be used temporarily in case you can not find the remote controller or

its batteries are exhausted.

To achieve optimal performance, please note the following:

Adjust the air flow direction correctly so that it is not directed on people.

Adjust the temperature to achieve the highest comfort level. Do not adjust the unit to

excessive temperature levels.

Close doors and windows on COOL or HEAT modes, or performance may be reduced.

Use TIMER ON button on the remote controller to select a time you want to start your

air conditioner.

OPTIMAL OPERATION

Manual control

button

Panel

AUTO/COOL

Open and lift the front panel up to an angle until

it remains fixed with a clicking sound.

One press of the manual control button will lead

to the forced AUTOoperation.

Close the panel firmly to its original position.

Once you push the manual button, the operation

mode is shifted in an order as: AUTO, COOL, OFF.

Push the button twice, the unit will operate in

forced COOL mode. This is used for testing

purposes only .

Third press will stop the operation and turn off

the air conditioner operation.

To restore the remote controller operation, use the

remote controller directly.

CAUTION:

17 C 32 C

18 C 43 C

0C 30C

-7 C 24 C

17 C 32 C

11C 43C

( -5 C 43 C:For the models with

low temperature cooling system)

Do not put any object near air inlet or air outlet, as the efficiency of the air conditioner

may be reduced and the air conditioner may stop running.

Clean the air filter periodically, otherwise cooling or heating performance may be reduced.

Do not operate unit with horizontal louvre in closed position.

ADJUSTING AIR FLOW DIRECTION

Adjust the air flow direction properly otherwise, it might

cause discomfort or cause uneven room temperatures.

Adjust the horizontal louver using the remote controller.

Adjust the vertical louver manually.

Adjusting the Vertical Air Flow Direction (up - down)

The air conditioner automatically adjusts the vertical air

flow direction in accordance with the operating mode.

To set the vertical air flow direction

Perform this function while the unit is in operation.

Keep pressing the AIR DIRECTION button on the remote

controller to move the louver to the desired direction.

Adjust the vertical air flow direction to the desired direction.

In subsequent operations, the vertical air flow is

automatically set in the direction to which you adjusted

the louver by pressing the AIR DIRECTION button.

To set the horizontal air flow direction (left - right)

Adjust the vertical louver manually using the lever on the

left or right side of the vertical louver arm (Depending on

model). Take care not to catch fingers on the fan, horizontal

louver or to damage vertical louvers. When the air

conditioner is in operation and the horizontal louver is in

a specific position, move the lever at left (or right, depending

on model) end of the air outlet to the desired position.

To automatically swing the air flow direction (up - down)

Perform this function while the air conditioner is in operation.

Press the SWING button on the remote controller.

To stop the function, press the SWING button again.

Press AIR DIRECTION button to lock louver in desired

position.

Lever

On/Off

Sleep

Fan

Swing

AirDirection

TimerOn

TimerOff

Mode

Hr.

ON TIMER

Hr.

Off TIMER

SET TEMP

Auto

The AIR DIRECTION and SWING buttons will be disabled when the air conditioner is not in

operation (including when the TIMER ON is set).

Do not operate the air conditioner for long periods with the air flow direction set downward

in cooling or dry mode. Otherwise, condensation may occur on the surface of the horizontal

louver causing moisture to drop on to the floor or on furnishings.

Do not move the horizontal louver manually. Always use the AIR DIRECTION or SWING

button. If you move this louver manually, it may malfunction during operation. If the louver

malfunctions, stop the airconditioner once and restart it.

When the air conditioner is started immediately after it was stopped, the horizontal louver

might not move for approximately 10 seconds.

Open angle of the horizontal louver should not be set too small, as COOLING or HEATING

performance may be impaired due to too restricted air flow area.

Do not operate unit with horizontal louver in closed position.

When the air conditioner is connected to power (initial power), the horizontal louver may

generate a sound for 10 seconds, this is a normal operation.

CAUTION

AUTOMATIC OPERATION

When you set the air conditioner in AUTO mode, it will

automatically select cooling, heating(cooling/heating

models only), or fan only operation depending on what

temperature you have selected and the room temperature.

The air conditioner will control room temperature

automatically round the temperature point set by you.

If the AUTO mode is uncomfortable, you can select

desired conditions manually.

ECONOMIC OPERATION

When you push SLEEP button during cooling, heating

(cooling only type without),or AUTO operation , the air

conditioner will automatically increase (cooling)

or decrease (heating) 1 per hour. The set

temperature will be steady 2 hours later.

The fan speed will be automatically controlled .

DRYING OPERATION

The dry mode will automatically select the drying

operation based on the difference between the set

temperature and the actual room temperature.

The temperature is regulated while dehumidifying by

repeating turning on and off of the cooling operation or

fan only. The fan speed is LOW.

Cooling Cooling

Time

DRYING operation

Room

temperature

set temperature

Cooling

Fan only

HOW THE AIR CONDITIONER WORKS

Press Sleep button

1 hour

Set

Temperature

Cooling

Press Sleep button

1 hour 1 hour

Set

Temperature

Heating

Cleaning the indoor unit and remote

controller

Cleaning the air filter

A clogged air filter reduces the cooling efficiency of this

unit. Please clean the filter once every 2 weeks.

1. Lift the indoor unit panel up to an angle until it stops

with a clicking sound.

2. Take hold of the handle of the air filter and lift it up

slightly to take it out from the filter holder, then

pull it downwards.

It is necessary to stop the air conditioner and dis-

connect the power supply before cleaning.

WARNING

MAINTENANCE

Filter Handle

Thinner

Use a dry cloth to wipe the indoor unit and

remote controller.

A cloth dampened with cold water may be used

on the indoor unit if it is very dirty.

The front panel of the indoor unit can be removed

and cleaned with water. Then wipe it with a dry cloth.

Do not use a chemically treated cloth or duster to

clean the unit.

Do not use benzine, thinner, polishing powder, or

similar solvents for cleaning. These may cause

the plastic surface to crack or deform.

CAUTIONS

Household

Drain

Cleaner

3. Remove the AIR FILTER from the indoor unit.

Clean the AIR FILTER once two weeks.

Clean the AIR FILTER with a vacuum cleaner

or water, then dry it up in cool place.

4. Remove the air freshening filter from its support frame

Clean the air freshening filter at least once a month,

and replace it every 4-5 months.

Clean it with vacuum cleaner, then dry it in cool

place.

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