Sharp AH-A18LEW, Operation Manual

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EN-1
ENGLISH
Please read this manual carefully before using
the product. This manual should be kept in a
safe place for handy reference.
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .....EN-1
• PART NAMES ..............................................EN-2
• USING THE REMOTE CONTROL ..............EN-4
• AUXILIARY MODE ......................................EN-4
• TIPS ON SAVING ENERGY ........................EN-4
• BASIC OPERATION ....................................EN-5
• ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION ........EN-6
• POWERFUL JET OPERATION ...................EN-6
• GENTLE COOL AIR ....................................EN-7
• PLASMACLUSTER OPERATION ...............EN-7
• TIMER OPERATION....................................EN-8
• ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER .............................EN-9
• DISPLAY BUTTON ......................................EN-9
• MAINTENANCE ..........................................EN-10
• OPERATING CONDITION...........................EN-10
• BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE ............EN-11
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS
• Do not pull or deform the power supply cord.
Pulling and misuse of the power supply cord
can result in damage to the unit and cause
electrical shock.
• Be careful not to expose your body directly to
the outlet air for a long time. It may affect your
physical conditions.
• When using the air conditioner for infants,
children, elderly, bedridden, or disabled people
make sure the room temperature is suitable for
those in the room.
• Never insert objects into the unit. Inserting
objects can result in injury due to the high
speed rotation of internal fans.
• Ground the air conditioner without fail. Do not
connect the grounding wire to gas pipe, water
pipe, lightning rod or telephone grounding
wire. Incomplete grounding may cause electric
shock.
• If anything is abnormal with the air conditioner
(ex. a burning smell), stop the operation
immediately and turn the circuit breaker OFF.
• The appliance shall be installed in accordance
with national wiring regulations. Improper
cable connection can cause the power supply
cord, plug and the electrical outlet to overheat
and cause fi re.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly quali fi ed person in order
to avoid a hazard. Use only the manufacture-
speci fi ed power cord for replacement.
• Do not splash or pour water directly on the
unit. Water can cause electrical shock or
equipment damage.
• Do not attempt to install/remove/repair the unit
by yourself. Incorrect work will cause electric
shock, water leak, fi re etc. Consult your dealer
or other quali fi ed service personnel for the
installation/removal/repair of the unit.
CAUTIONS
• Open a window or door periodically to
ventilate the room, especially when using gas
appliances. Insuf fi cient ventilation may cause
oxygen shortage.
• Do not operate the buttons with wet hand. It
may cause electric shock.
• For safety, turn the circuit breaker off when not
using the unit for an extended period of time.
• Check the outdoor unit mounting rack
periodically for wear and to make sure it is
fi rmly in place.
• Do not put anything on the outdoor unit nor
step on it. The object or the person may fall
down or drop, causing injury.
• This unit is designed for residential use. Do
not use for other applications such as in a
kennel or greenhouse to raise animals or grow
plants.
• Do not place a vessel with water on the unit.
If water penetrates into the unit, electrical
insulations may deteriorate and cause electric
shock.
• Do not block the air inlets nor outlets of the
unit. It may cause insuf fi cient performance or
troubles.
• Be sure to stop the operation and turn the
circuit breaker off before performing any
maintenance or cleaning. A fan is rotating
inside the unit and you may get injured.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
young children or in fi rm persons without
supervision. Young children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
• Make sure to connect the air conditioner to
power supply of the rated voltage and fre-
quency. Use of a power supply with improper
voltage and frequency can result in equipment
damage and possible fi re.
• Do not install the unit in a place where in fl am-
mable gas may leak. It may cause fi re.
Install the unit in a place with minimal dust,
fumes and moisture in the air.
• Arrange the drain hose to ensure smooth
drainage. Insuf fi cient drainage may cause wet-
ting of the room, furniture etc.
• Make sure a leak breaker or a circuit breaker
is installed, depending on the installation loca-
tion, to avoid electrical shock.