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Air conditioner

User & Installation manual

ARKV/MV

•Thank you for purchasing this Samsung air conditioner.

•Before operating this unit, please read this user manual carefully and retain it for future reference.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT

MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/mx/support

BRAZIL 0800-124-421 (Demais cidades e regiões)

4004-0000 (Capitais e grandes centros) www.samsung.com/br/support

COSTA RICA 00-800-1-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/latin/support (Spanish)

www.samsung.com/latin_en/support (English)

DOMINICAN

REPUBLIC 1-800-751-2676 www.samsung.com/latin/support (Spanish)

www.samsung.com/latin_en/support (English)

ECUADOR 1-800-SAMSUNG (72-6786) www.samsung.com/latin/support (Spanish)

www.samsung.com/latin_en/support (English)

EL SALVADOR 8000-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/latin/support (Spanish)

www.samsung.com/latin_en/support (English)

GUATEMALA 1-800-299-0033 www.samsung.com/latin/support (Spanish)

www.samsung.com/latin_en/support (English)

HONDURAS 800-2791-9111 www.samsung.com/latin/support (Spanish)

www.samsung.com/latin_en/support (English)

JAMAICA 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/latin_en/support (English)

NICARAGUA 001-800-5077267 www.samsung.com/latin/support (Spanish)

www.samsung.com/latin_en/support (English)

PANAMA 800-0101 www.samsung.com/latin/support (Spanish)

www.samsung.com/latin_en/support (English)

PUERTO RICO 1-800-682-3180 www.samsung.com/latin/support (Spanish)

www.samsung.com/latin_en/support (English)

TRINIDAD

& TOBAGO 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/latin/support (Spanish)

www.samsung.com/latin_en/support (English)

VENEZUELA 0-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/latin/support (Spanish)

www.samsung.com/latin_en/support (English)

COLOMBIA

Bogotá en el 600 12 72

Sin costo en todo el pais 01 8000 112 112

Y desde tu celular #726

www.samsung.com/co/support

CHILE 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864)

[HHP] 02-24828200 www.samsung.com/cl/support

BOLIVIA 800-10-7260 www.samsung.com/cl/support

PERU 080077708 Desde teléfonos fijos ó públicos

7116800 Desde teléfonos celulares www.samsung.com/pe/support

ARGENTINE 0800-555-SAMSUNG(7267) www.samsung.com/ar

URUGUAY 0800-SAMS(7267) www.samsung.com/uy

PARAGUAY 0800-11-SAMS(7267) www.samsung.com/py

Air conditioner

User & Installation manual

ARKV/MV

•Thank you for purchasing this Samsung air conditioner.

•Before operating this unit, please read this user manual carefully and retain it for future reference.

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Contents

Safety Information 4

Safety Information 4

At a Glance 12

Indoor Unit Overview 12

Display

Remote Control Overview 13

Inserting batteries

Remote Control Operation 14

Operation modes

Controlling temperature

Controlling fan speed

Controlling air flow direction

Power Smart Features 16

Cooling Operation 16

Cool mode

2-Step cooling function

Dehumidifying Operation 17

Dry mode

Air Purifying Operation 18

Virus doctor function

Quick Smart Features 19

Auto mode

Fan mode

Fast function

Comfort function

Beep sound function

Quiet function

Energy-Saving Features 22

Energy-Saving Operation 22

Single user function

Timed on/Timed off function

good’sleep function

Cleaning and Maintenance 25

Cleaning at a Glance 25

Troubleshooting 27

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Installation 30

Safety Information on Installation 30

Preparation 32

Step 1.1 Choosing the installation location

Step 1.2 Checking and preparing accessories and tools

Step 1.3 Drilling a hole through the wall

Step 1.4 Taping the pipes, cables, and drain hose

Indoor Unit Installation 36

Step 2.1 Connecting the power and communication cables (assembly cable)

Step 2.2 Optional: Extending the power cable

Step 2.3 Installing and connecting the drain hose

Step 2.4 Optional: Extending the drain hose

Step 2.5 Optional: Changing the direction of the drain hose

Step 2.6 Installing and connecting the assembly pipes to the refrigerant pipes (assembly pipe)

Step 2.7 Shortening or extending the refrigerant pipes (assembly pipe)

Step 2.8 Fixing the installation plate

Outdoor Unit Installation 42

Step 3.1 Fixing the outdoor unit in place

Step 3.2 Connecting the power and communication cables and the refrigerant pipes

Step 3.3 Evacuating the air

Step 3.4 Adding refrigerant

Installation Inspection 45

Step 4.1 Performing the gas leak tests

Step 4.2 Performing final check and trial operation

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Safety Information

Safety Information

Safety Information

Safety Information

Before using your new air conditioner, please read this manual

thoroughly to ensure that you know how to safely and efficiently

operate the extensive features and functions of your new appliance.

Because the following operating instructions cover various models,

the characteristics of your air conditioner may differ slightly from

those described in this manual. If you have any questions, call your

nearest contact centre or find help and information online at www.

samsung.com.

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal

injury or death.

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal

injury or property damage.

Follow directions. Do NOT attempt.

Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.

Cut off the power supply. Do NOT disassemble.

FOR INSTALLATION

WARNING

Use a power cord with this product's power specifications

or higher and use the power cord for this appliance only. In

addition, do not use an extension cord.

• Extending the power cord may result in electric shock or fire.

• Do not use an electric transformer. This may result in electric

shock or fire.

• If the voltage/frequency/rated current condition is different,

it may cause fire.

Safety Information

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Safety Information

Safety Information

Safety Information

The installation of this appliance must be performed by a

qualified technician or service company.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, explosion,

problems with the product, or injury and may also void

warranty on the installed product.

Install an Isolation Switch next to the Air Conditioner (but

not on the panels of the Air Conditioner) and circuit breaker

dedicated to the air conditioner.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

Fix the outdoor unit firmly so that the electric part of the

outdoor unit is not exposed.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, explosion,

or problems with the product.

Do not install this appliance near a heater, or inflammable material.

Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, in

a location exposed to direct sunlight and water (or rain). Do not

install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.

• This may result in electric shock or fire.

Never install the outdoor unit in a location such as on a high

external wall where it could fall.

• If the outdoor unit falls, it may result in injury, death or

property damage.

This appliance must be properly grounded. Do not ground the

appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, and

explosion.

• Make sure to use a socket-outlet with ground.

CAUTION

Please cover the air conditioner with PE BAG after installation,

and remove it when you start to run air conditioner.

Safety Information

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Safety Information

Safety Information

Safety Information

Install your appliance on a level and hard floor that can

support its weight.

• Failing to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise, or

problems with the product.

Install the drain hose properly so that water drains correctly.

• Failing to do so may result in water overflowing and

property damage. Avoid adding drain to waste pipes as

odours may arise in the future.

When installing the outdoor unit, make sure to connect the

drain hose so that draining is performed correctly.

• The water generated during heating by the outdoor unit may

overflow and result in property damage.

In particular, in winter, if a block of ice falls, it may result in

injury, death or property damage.

FOR POWER SUPPLY

WARNING

When the circuit breaker is damaged, contact your nearest

service centre.

Do not pull or excessively bend the power line. Do not twist

or tie the power line. Do not hook the power line over a metal

object, place a heavy object on the power line, insert the

power line between objects, or push the power line into the

space behind the appliance.

• This may result in electric shock or fire.

CAUTION

When not using the air conditioner for a long period of time or

during a thunder/lightning storm, cut the power at the circuit

breaker.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

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Safety Information

Safety Information

Safety Information

FOR USING

WARNING

If the appliance is flooded, please contact your nearest service

centre.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

If the appliance generates a strange noise, a burning smell or

smoke, cut off the power supply immediately and contact the

nearest service centre.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.),

ventilate immediately without touching the power line. Do not

touch the appliance or power line.

• Do not use a ventilating fan.

• A spark may result in an explosion or fire.

To reinstall the air conditioner, please contact your nearest

service centre.

• Failing to do so may result in problems with the product,

water leakage, electric shock, or fire.

• Delivery service for the product is not provided. If you

reinstall the product in another location, additional

construction expenses and an installation fee will be charged.

• Especially, when you wish to install the product in an unusual

location such as in an industrial area or near the seaside

where it is exposed to salt in the air, please contact your

nearest service centre.

Do not touch the circuit breaker with wet hands.

• This may result in electric shock.

Do not turn the air conditioner off with the circuit breaker while

it is operating.

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Safety Information

Safety Information

Safety Information

• Turning the air conditioner off and then on again with the

circuit breaker may cause a spark and result in electric shock

or fire.

After unpacking the air conditioner, keep all packaging

materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging

materials can be dangerous to children.

• If a child places a bag over its head, it may result in

suffocation.

Do not touch the air flow blade with your hands or fingers

during heating.

• This may result in electric shock or burns.

Do not insert your fingers or foreign substances into the air

inlet/outlet of the air conditioner.

• Take special care that children do not injure themselves by

inserting their fingers into the product.

Do not strike or pull the air conditioner with excessive force.

• This may result in fire, injury, or problems with the product.

Do not place an object near the outdoor unit that allows

children to climb onto the machine.

• This may result in children seriously injuring themselves.

Do not use this air conditioner for long periods of time in badly

ventilated locations or near infirm people.

• Since this may be dangerous due to a lack of oxygen, open a

window at least once an hour.

If any foreign substance such as water has entered the

appliance, cut off the power supply and contact the nearest

service centre.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance

yourself.

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Safety Information

Safety Information

Safety Information

• Do not use any fuse (such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other

than the standard fuse.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, problems

with the product, or injury.

CAUTION

Do not place objects or devices under the indoor unit.

• Water dripping from the indoor unit may result in fire or

property damage.

Check that the installation frame of the outdoor unit is not

broken at least once a year.

• Failing to do so may result in injury, death or property

damage.

• To prevent personal injury, make sure that you change the

directions of the horizontal air flow blades after stopping the

movements of the vertical air flow blade.

Max current is measured according to IEC standard for safety

and current is measured according to ISO standard for energy

efficiency.

Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as

laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals,

metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.

• This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the

product, or injury.

Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.

• This may result in electric shock.

Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the

surface of the appliance.

• As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in

electric shock, fire or problems with the product.