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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Pressing the On/Off Button
When the air conditioner is not in operation, the remote control
will display the last set point and mode.
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Press the On/Off button to start the unit.
- The unit will start in the last operating mode and set
point. The ON/OFF indicator will appear.
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Press button On/Off to stop the unit.
- All indicator lights on the unit will go out, and the remote
control will display the set point and mode.
NOTE:
If the On/Off button is pressed too soon after a stop, the
compressor will not start for 3 to 4 minutes due to the inherent
protection against frequent compressor cycling. The unit will only
emit an audible beep when the signals are received correctly.
Selecting an Operating Mode
Use the Operating Mode button to select one of the available
modes.
Setting the Room Temperature Set Point
Pressing the increase temperature set point
and decrease
buttons will raise or lower the temperature.
The unit will confirm signal receipt with a beep and the value of
the set temperature on the display will change accordingly.
The temperature can be set between 62
_
F (17
_
C) and 86
_
F (30
_
C)
in increments of 1
_
F or 1
_
C.
NOTE:
In Cooling mode, if the temperate selected is higher than
the room temperature, the unit will not start. The same applies for
the Heating mode if the selected temperature is lower than the
room temperature.
Selecting the Fan Speed
AUTO
LOW
MED
HIGH
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The fan speed can be selected by pressing the
FAN
button.
NOTE:
When the unit is on, the fan will run continuously in
cooling or heating. When in heating, there might be situations
where the fan will slow down or shut off to prevent cold blow.
Selecting the Horizontal Direction Louver Position
In order to optimize comfort, the horizontal louver will operate in
a preset range as shown in the figure below.
COOLING
HEATING
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The horizontal louvers can be adjusted by pressing the horizontal
SWING button in the remote control and can be set to be stationary
or moving continuously. The horizontal louver position is stored
in the settings, but it is deactivated when the TURBO or
MANUAL settings are set, or when a power interruption takes
place.
Air Direction
Press the Horizontal Swing button repeatedly to choose one of the
louver positions. Every time this button is pushed, the specific
louver will swing by 6 degrees.
In the Cooling, Dehumidification, and Fan Only modes, the louver
will swing in the cooling range. In the Heating mode, the louver
will swing in the heating range.
NOTE:
Always use the remote control to adjust the horizontal
louver position, otherwise abnormal operation may occur. If the
louver is manually adjusted out of its range, power the unit off and
then on again.
Auto Swing
For automatic horizontal louver swing, push the horizontal swing
button
for two or more seconds.
Selecting Vertical Direction of the Louver
The vertical louvers can be adjusted manually to direct the airflow
to achieve optimal comfort in the space.
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