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GMSG OWNER’S MANUAL
SPLIT-SYSTEM ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3
PARTS NAMES 5
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 6
MANUAL OPERATION 7
ADJUSTING AIRFLOW DIRECTION 8
HOW THE AIR CONDITIONER WORKS 10
MAINTENANCE 12
OPERATION TIPS 14
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 16
Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully
and thoroughly before installing and operating your room air conditioner.
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READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will fi nd many helpful hints on how to properly use and maintain your air conditioner. Just a little preventative care on your part can save a great deal of time and money over the life of your air conditioner. You’ll fi nd many answers to common problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips. If you review the chart of Troubleshooting Tips fi rst, you may not need to call for service. ! CAUTION • Contact an authorised service technician for repair or maintenance of
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To prevent injury and property damage, the following instructions must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classifi ed by the following indications. 3
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4
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PARTS NAMES INDOOR UNIT 1. Front panel frame 2. Front panel 3. Air fi lter 4. Horizontal airfl ow grille 5. Vertical airfl ow louver 6. Room temperature sensor 7. Display panel 8. Infrared signal receiver 9. Remote controller 10. Drain hose, refrigerant connecting pipe 11. Connective cable 12. Stop valve DISPLAY PANEL OPERATION INDICATOR fl ashes once every second after power is on and illumi- nates when the air conditioner is in operation. TIMER INDICATOR illuminates when TIMER is set ON. PRE-DE
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OPERATING TEMPERATURE Mode Cooling Heating Drying Temp. Operation Operation Operation Room 17C ~ 32C 0C ~ 30C 17C ~ 32C Temperature 18C ~ 43C 11C ~ 43C (-5C 43C: for models Outdoor with low temperature (21C ~ 52C: for -7C ~ 24C Temperature cooling system) special tropical models) 21C ~ 52C (for special tropical models) ! CAUTION 1. If air conditioner is used outside of the above conditions, certain safety protection features may be activated and cause the unit to function abnormally. 2.
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MANUAL OPERATION Manual operation can be used temporarily in case you cannot fi nd the remote control or its batteries are exhausted. 1. Open and lift the front panel up until it remains fi xed with a clicking sound. 2. Push the button until the AUTO indicator is lit; the unit will work in forced AUTO mode (the default setting temperature is 24C). 3. Close the panel fi rmly to its original position. ! CAUTION • Once you push the manual button, the operation mode is shifted in order as:
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ADJUSTING AIRFLOW DIRECTION • Adjust the airfl ow direction prop- erly; otherwise, it might cause discomfort or cause uneven room temperatures. • Adjust the horizontal louver using the remote control. • Adjust the vertical louver manually. Adjusting Vertical Airfl ow Direction (up- down) The air conditioner automatically adjusts the vertical airfl ow direction in accordance with the operating mode. Setting Vertical Airfl ow Direction Perform this function while the unit is in operation. Keep
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ADJUSTING AIRFLOW DIRECTION (CONT.) Automatic Swing Airfl ow Direction (up-down) • Perform this function while the air conditioner is in operation. • Press the SWING button on the remote control. • To stop the function, press the SWING button again. • Press AIR DIRECTION button to lock louver in desired position. ! CAUTION • The AIR DIRECTION and SWING buttons will be disabled when the air condi- tioner is not in operation (including when the TIMER ON is set). • Do not operate the air condit
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HOW THE AIR CONDITIONER WORKS 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 tem- perature you have selected and the room temperature. • The air conditioner will control room temperature automatically around the temperature point set by you. • If the AUTO mode is uncomfortable, you can select desired conditions manually. ECONOMIC (SLEEP) OPERATION •
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HOW THE AIR CONDITIONER WORKS (CONT.) OPTIMAL OPERATION To achieve optimal performance, please note the following: • Adjust the airfl ow 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 control to select a time you want to start your air conditioner
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MAINTENANCE ! WARNING It is necessary to stop the air conditioner and disconnect the power supply before cleaning. CLEANING THE INDOOR UNIT & REMOTE CONTROL ! CAUTIONS • 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 clea
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MAINTENANCE (CONT.) 4. Remove the air-freshening filter from its support frame (The installation and removal method of the air-freshening fi lter is different depending on the models (see pictures marked as 1 and 2 on the left). • Clean the air freshening fi lter at least once a month and replace it every 4-5 months. • Clean it with vacuum cleaner, then dry in cool place. 5. Install the air-freshening filter back into position. 6. Insert the upper portion of air fi lter back into the unit
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OPERATION TIPS The following events may occur during normal operation. 1. PROTECTION OF THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR PROTECTION • The compressor can’t restart for 3 minutes after it stops. • Anti-cold air (Cooling and heating models only) • The unit is designed not to blow cold air on HEAT mode, when the indoor heat exchanger is in one of the following three situations and the set tem- perature has not been reached. A) When heating has just starting B) Defrosting C) Low temperature heati
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OPERATION TIPS (CONT.) 4. DUST IS BLOWN OUT FROM THE INDOOR UNIT This is a normal condition when the air conditioner has not been used for a long time or during fi rst use of the unit. 5. A PECULIAR SMELL COMES OUT FROM THE INDOOR UNIT This is caused by the indoor unit giving off smells permeated from building material, furniture, or smoke. 6. THE AIR CONDITIONER TURNS TO FAN-ONLY MODE FROM COOL OR HEAT MODE (FOR COOLING/HEATING MODELS ONLY) When indoor temperature reaches the temperatu
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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS MALFUNCTIONS AND SOLUTIONS Stop the air conditioner immediately if one of the following faults occur. Disconnect the power and contact the nearest customer service center. OPERATION indicator or other indicators fl ash rapidly (5 times every second) and this fl ash can’t be fi xed by disconnecting the power, and reconnecting it. Fuse blows frequently or circuit breaker trips frequently. Trouble Other objects or water penetrate the air conditioner. The remote control won’t wo
