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Enjoy year-round comfort.

Enjoy year-round comfort.

Enjoy year-round comfort.

Enjoy year-round comfort.

Enjoy year-round comfort.

DAIKIN ROOM AIR CONDITIONER

OPERATION MANUAL

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MODELS
FTX30NVJU
FTX36NVJU

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Page 1: ... round comfort Enjoy year round comfort Enjoy year round comfort Enjoy year round comfort Enjoy year round comfort DAIKIN ROOM AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION MANUAL English Français Español MODELS FTX30NVJU FTX36NVJU ...

Page 2: ...nt in a room If no one is in the room for more than 20 minutes the operation automatically changes to energy saving operation Page 15 Other functions COMFORT AIRFLOW OUTDOOR UNIT QUIET The airflow direction is upward while in COOL and DRY operation and downward while in HEAT operation This function prevents cold or warm air from blowing directly on your body Page 15 OUTDOOR UNIT QUIET operation as...

Page 3: ... AIRFLOW INTELLIGENT EYE Operation 15 POWERFUL Operation 17 ECONO OUTDOOR UNIT QUIET Operation 18 TIMER Operation ON OFF TIMER Operation 19 WEEKLY TIMER Operation 21 Care Care and Cleaning 27 When the Need Arises FAQ 32 Troubleshooting 33 ECONO This function enables efficient operation by limiting the maximum power consumption It is useful when using the air conditioner and other electrical device...

Page 4: ...er of death by suffocation WARNING Contact your dealer for repair and maintenance Improper repair and maintenance may result in water leakage electric shock and fire Only use accessories made by Daikin that are specifically designed for use with the equipment and have them installed by a professional Contact your dealer to move and reinstall the air conditioner or heat pump Incomplete installation...

Page 5: ...CD display can become discolored and may fail to display the data Do not wipe the controller operation panel with benzene thinner chemical dust cloth etc The panel may get discolored or the coating can peel off If it is heavily dirty soak a cloth in water diluted neutral detergent squeeze it well and wipe the panel clean Then wipe it with another dry cloth Dismantling of the unit disposal of the r...

Page 6: ...Display OPERATION lamp green TIMER lamp orange Page 19 20 23 INTELLIGENT EYE lamp green Page 15 Signal receiver Receives signals from the remote controller When the unit receives a signal you will hear a beep sound Case Sound type Operation start beep beep Setting changed beep Operation stop long beep Indoor unit ON OFF switch Press this switch once to start operation Press once again to stop it F...

Page 7: ...or Unit Open the front panel Refrigerant pipes Inter unit wire Ground terminals inside Drain hose Air inlet back and side Air outlet Outdoor temperature sensor back Model name Air filter Titanium apatite photocatalytic air purifying filter ...

Page 8: ...nsmission distance is about 23ft 7m FAN setting button Selects the airflow rate setting Page 13 POWERFUL button POWERFUL operation Page 17 Model ARC466A37 Display LCD Displays the current settings In this illustration each section is shown with all its displays on for the purpose of explanation TEMPERATURE adjustment button Changes the temperature setting Page 12 ON OFF button Press this button on...

Page 9: ...LY TIMER operation Page 21 ON TIMER button Page 19 CLOCK button Page 10 MODE selector button Selects the operation mode AUTO DRY COOL HEAT FAN Page 11 COMFORT SENSOR button COMFORT AIRFLOW INTELLIGENT EYE operation Page 15 OFF TIMER button NIGHT SET mode Page 20 TIMER CANCEL button Cancels the timer setting Page 19 20 Cannot be used for the WEEKLY TIMER operation SELECT button Changes the clock ON...

Page 10: ...year Both batteries should be replaced at the same time Be sure to replace them with new size AAA LR03 alkaline batteries However if the remote controller display begins to fade and the possible transmission range becomes shorter within a year replace both batteries as specified above The batteries supplied with the remote controller are for initial operation The batteries may run out in less than...

Page 11: ...re may increase when the display is changed to Celsius from Fahrenheit because a fraction of 0 5 C is rounded up Example A set temperature of 65 F equivalent to 18 5 C will be converted into 19 C When the display is changed to Fahrenheit again the set temperature will be converted into 66 F equivalent to 19 C instead of the original set temperature 65 F but a set temperature of 66 F equivalent to ...

Page 12: ...n Display To stop operation Press again disappears from the LCD The OPERATION lamp goes off AUTO DRY COOL HEAT FAN Operation NOTE Notes on AUTO operation In AUTO operation the system selects an appropriate operation mode COOL or HEAT based on the indoor temperature and starts the operation The system automatically reselects setting at a regular interval to bring the indoor temperature to the user ...

Page 13: ...e energy Recommended temperature setting For cooling 78 82 F 26 28 C For heating 68 75 F 20 24 C Cover windows with a blind or a curtain Blocking sunlight and air from outdoors increases the cooling heating effect Keep the air filter clean Clogged air filters cause inefficient operation and waste energy Clean them once in about every 2 weeks Page 29 If you are not going to use the air conditioner ...

Page 14: ...it quiet Airflow rate 1 5 Low to High When the airflow is set to quiet operation starts and noise from the indoor unit will become quieter In the quiet operation mode the airflow rate is set to a weak level In DRY operation the airflow rate setting cannot be changed Adjusting the Airflow Rate NOTE Note on airflow rate setting At smaller airflow rates the cooling heating effect is also smaller ...

Page 15: ... flaps and louvers move in turn To cancel 3 D airflow press either or again The flaps or louvers will stop moving To set the flaps or louvers at the desired position This function is effective while the flaps or louvers are in auto swing mode Press and when the flaps or louvers reach the desired position In the 3 D airflow the flaps and louvers move in turn or disappears from the LCD NOTE Notes on...

Page 16: ... area This sensor can detect undesirable objects Do not hit or violently push the INTELLIGENT EYE sensor This can lead to damage and malfunction To start operation Press and select the desired mode Each time is pressed a different setting option is displayed on the LCD When INTELLIGENT EYE is selected the INTELLIGENT EYE lamp lights green Display By selecting from the following icons the air condi...

Page 17: ...on The airflow rate will be set to AUTO If the up and down airflow direction is selected COMFORT AIRFLOW operation will be canceled Priority is given to the function of whichever button is pressed last INTELLIGENT EYE operation is useful for energy saving People are detected in the sensing area No people are detected in the sensing area The air conditioner is in normal operation while the sensor i...

Page 18: ...m the LCD POWERFUL operation will not increase the capacity of the air conditioner if the air conditioner is already in operation with its maximum capacity demonstrated In COOL HEAT and AUTO operation To maximize the cooling heating effect the capacity of outdoor unit increases and the airflow rate becomes fixed at the maximum setting The temperature and airflow settings cannot be changed In DRY o...

Page 19: ...on To cancel operation Press until no icon is displayed NOTE Notes on ECONO operation Pressing causes the settings to be canceled and disappears from the LCD If the power consumption level is already low switching to ECONO operation will not reduce the power consumption Notes on OUTDOOR UNIT QUIET operation Even if the operation is stopped by using the remote controller or the indoor unit ON OFF s...

Page 20: ...ain and setting time are displayed on the LCD The TIMER lamp lights orange Page 5 Display To cancel ON TIMER operation Press and setting time disappear from the LCD and day of the week are displayed on the LCD The TIMER lamp goes off NOTE Notes on TIMER operation When TIMER is set the present time is not displayed When using the ON OFF TIMER to start stop operation the actual operation start stop ...

Page 21: ...etting time are displayed on the LCD The TIMER lamp lights orange Page 5 Display To cancel OFF TIMER operation Press and setting time disappear from the LCD and day of the week are displayed on the LCD The TIMER lamp goes off To combine ON TIMER and OFF TIMER operation A sample setting for combining the 2 timers is shown below Example Present time 23 00 The unit is operating OFF TIMER at 0 00 ON T...

Page 22: ...ngs are the same as those for Monday Page 24 6 00 8 30 17 30 22 00 77 F 25 C 81 F 27 C program 1 program 2 program 3 program 4 ON OFF ON OFF Saturday No timer settings Sunday Make timer settings for programs 1 4 Page 22 8 00 10 00 19 00 21 00 81 F 27 C 81 F 27 C 77 F 25 C ON OFF OFF ON program 1 program 2 program 3 program 4 ON ON OFF OFF Up to 4 reservations per day and 28 reservations per week c...

Page 23: ...can be made per day 2 Press to select the desired day of the week and reservation number Pressing changes the reservation number and the day of the week 3 Press The day of the week and reservation number will be set and blink 4 Press to select the desired mode Pressing changes the or setting in sequence ON TIMER OFF TIMER blank No Setting Pressing puts the sequence in reverse In case the reservati...

Page 24: ...rom STEP 4 Display 10 Press to complete the setting is displayed on the LCD and WEEKLY TIMER operation is activated A reservation made once can be easily copied and the same settings used for another day of the week Refer to Copy mode Page 24 NOTE Notes on WEEKLY TIMER operation Do not forget to set the clock on the remote controller first Page 10 The day of the week ON OFF TIMER mode time and set...

Page 25: ...e week will be copied 4 Press to select the destination day of the week 5 Press Check for a receiving tone and that the OPERATION lamp blinks twice The reservation will be copied to the selected day of the week The whole reservation of the selected day of the week will be copied To continue copying the settings to other days of the week repeat STEP 4 and STEP 5 6 Press to complete the setting is d...

Page 26: ...e is switched to setting mode Proceed to Setting mode STEP 4 Page 22 3 Press to exit the confirmation mode is displayed on the LCD and WEEKLY TIMER operation is activated To deactivate WEEKLY TIMER operation Press while is displayed on the LCD disappears from the LCD The TIMER lamp goes off To reactivate the WEEKLY TIMER operation press again If a reservation deactivated with is activated once aga...

Page 27: ...ll be activated Reservations for each day of the week This function can be used for deleting reservations for each day of the week It can be used while confirming or setting reservations 1 Press The day of the week and the reservation number will be displayed 2 Press to select the day of the week to be deleted 3 Hold for about 5 seconds Check for a receiving tone and that the OPERATION lamp blinks...

Page 28: ...rcuit breaker Do not touch the aluminum fins of the indoor unit If you touch those parts this may cause an injury Quick reference Cleaning parts Front panel Wipe it with a soft damp cloth If dirty Page 28 Air filter Vacuum dust or wash the filter Once every 2 weeks Page 29 Indoor unit and remote controller Wipe them with a soft cloth If dirty Titanium apatite photocatalytic air purifying filter Va...

Page 29: ...nt panel shaft Slide 1 Pull 2 2 Disengage the front panel shaft on the other side in the same manner 3 After disengaging both front panel shafts pull the front panel toward yourself and remove it 3 Clean the front panel Wipe it with a soft damp cloth Only neutral detergent may be used In case of washing the panel with water wipe it with a dry soft cloth and let it dry in the shade after washing 4 ...

Page 30: ...them with a vacuum cleaner It is recommended to clean the air filters every 2 weeks If the dust does not come off easily Wash the air filters with neutral detergent thinned with lukewarm water then let them dry in the shade Be sure to remove the titanium apatite photocatalytic air purifying filter Refer to Titanium apatite photocatalytic air purifying filter on the next page 4 Set the filters as t...

Page 31: ...lter from the filter frame and attach a new one Do not throw away the filter frame Reuse the filter frame when replacing the titanium apatite photocatalytic air purifying filter When attaching the filter check that the filter is properly set in the tabs Tabs Dispose of the old filter as non flammable waste 4 Set the titanium apatite photocatalytic air purifying filters as they were 5 Set the air f...

Page 32: ...reattach them 4 To prevent battery leakage take out the batteries from the remote controller We recommend periodical maintenance In certain operating conditions the inside of the air conditioner may get foul after several seasons of use resulting in poor performance It is recommended to have periodical maintenance by a qualified contractor in addition to regular cleaning by the user For qualified ...

Page 33: ...of the outdoor unit the operating sound level increases slightly The outdoor unit emits water or steam In HEAT operation The frost on the outdoor unit melts into water or steam when the air conditioner is in defrosting operation In COOL or DRY operation Moisture in the air condenses into water on the cool surface of the outdoor unit piping and drips Different sounds are heard A sound like flowing ...

Page 34: ...error code and consult your dealer Page 36 The air conditioner does not stop operating Case Description what to check The air conditioner continues operating even after operation is stopped Immediately after the air conditioner is stopped The outdoor unit fan continues rotating for about another 1 minute to protect the system While the air conditioner is not in operation When the outdoor temperatu...

Page 35: ...or Case Description what to check The air conditioner gives off an odor The room odor absorbed in the unit is discharged with the airflow We recommend you to have the indoor unit cleaned Please consult your dealer Others Case Description what to check The air conditioner suddenly starts behaving strangely during operation The air conditioner may malfunction due to lightning or radio If the air con...

Page 36: ...immediately The power cord is abnormally hot or damaged An abnormal sound is heard during operation The circuit breaker a fuse or the GFCI cuts off the operation frequently A switch or a button often fails to work properly There is a burning smell Water leaks from the indoor unit Turn off the circuit breaker and call your dealer After a power failure The air conditioner automatically resumes opera...

Page 37: ...ECTION U4 SIGNAL TRANSMISSION ERROR BETWEEN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR UNIT INDOOR UNIT A1 INDOOR UNIT PCB ABNORMALITY A5 FREEZE UP PROTECTION OR HEATING PEAK CUT CONTROL A6 FAN MOTOR DC MOTOR ABNORMALITY C4 INDOOR HEAT EXCHANGER THERMISTOR ABNORMALITY C9 ROOM TEMPERATURE THERMISTOR ABNORMALITY OUTDOOR UNIT EA FOUR WAY VALVE ABNORMALITY E1 OUTDOOR UNIT PCB ABNORMALITY E5 OL ACTIVATION COMPRESSOR OVERLOAD ...

Page 38: ...3P457796 1 M16B116 1611 HT The two dimensional bar code is a manufacturing code Quick Reference ...

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