Page 3 - CONTENTS; READ BEFORE OPERATION
1 CONTENTS READ BEFORE OPERATION Safety precautions ......................................... 2Names of parts ............................................... 4Preparation Before Operation ........................ 7 OPERATION AUTO · DRY · COOL · HEAT · FAN Operation .....................................
Page 4 - Safety precautions; WARNING
2 READ BEFORE OPERATION Safety precautions • Keep this manual where the operator can easily find them.• Read this manual attentively before starting up the unit.• For safety reason the operator must read the following cautions carefully.• This manual classifies precautions into WARNINGS and CAUTIONS...
Page 6 - Names of parts; Indoor Unit
4 Names of parts ■ Indoor Unit 15 14 18 12 13 17 1 3 4 6 2 11 16 5 7 8 9 10 (With the panel closed) 01_EN_3P119293-1_1.book Page 4 Wednesday, January 28, 2004 2:00 PM
Page 7 - Outdoor Unit
5 ■ Outdoor Unit ■ ■ ■ ■ Indoor Unit 1. Air filter 2. Titanium Apatite Photocatalytic Air-Purifying Filter: • These filters are attached to the inside of the air filters. 3. Air inlet 4. Top front panel 5. Supporting plate: • The supporting plate is used to support the front panel during maintenance...
Page 8 - Remote Controller
6 ■ Remote Controller 1. Signal transmitter: • It sends signals to the indoor unit. 2. Display: • It displays the current settings. (In this illustration, each section is shown with all its displays ON for the purpose of explanation.) 3. SENSOR button: for INTELLIGENT EYE operation (page 16.) 4. POW...
Page 9 - Preparation Before Operation; To set the batteries; with a finger and slide the; ATTENTION
7 Preparation Before Operation ■ To set the batteries 1. Press with a finger and slide the front cover to take it off. 2. Set two dry batteries (AAA). 3. Set the front cover as before. ATTENTION ■ ■ ■ ■ About batteries • When replacing the batteries, use batteries of the same type, and replace the t...
Page 10 - To operate the remote controller; To fix the remote controller holder on the wall; Choose a place from where the signals; Turn on the power breaker; CAUTION
8 Preparation Before Operation ■ To operate the remote controller • To use the remote controller, aim the transmitter at the indoor unit. If there is anything to block signals between the unit and the remote controller, such as a curtain, the unit will not operate. • Do not drop the remote controlle...
Page 11 - To set the clock; Press “TIMER setting button” to; NOTE
9 ■ To set the clock 1. Press “CLOCK button”. is displayed. blinks. 2. Press “TIMER setting button” to set the clock to the present time. Holding down “ ” or “ ” button rap- idly increases or decreases the time dis-play. 3. Press “CLOCK button”. blinks. NOTE ■ ■ ■ ■ Tips for saving energy • Be caref...
Page 12 - AUTO · DRY · COOL · HEAT · FAN Operation; To start operation; Press “MODE selector button”; To stop operation; Press “TEMPERATURE adjustment button”
10 OPERATION AUTO · DRY · COOL · HEAT · FAN Operation The air conditioner operates with the operation mode of your choice.From the next time on, the air conditioner will operate with the same operation mode. ■ To start operation 1. Press “MODE selector button” and select a operation mode. • Each pre...
Page 13 - To change the air flow rate setting
11 ■ To change the air flow rate setting 5. Press “FAN setting button”. • Indoor unit quiet operation When the air flow is set to “ ”, the noise from the indoor unit will become quieter. Use this when making the noise quieter. The unit might lose capacity when the air flow rate is set to a weak leve...
Page 14 - Adjusting the Air Flow Direction; To cancel 3-D Airflow
12 Adjusting the Air Flow Direction You can adjust the air flow direction to increase your comfort. ■ To adjust the horizontal blade (flap) 1. Press “SWING button ”. • “ ” is displayed on the LCD. 2. When the flap has reached the desired position, press “SWING button ” once more. • The flap will sto...
Page 15 - To start COMFORT AIRFLOW operation; To cancel COMFORT AIRFLOW operation; Note
13 ■ To start COMFORT AIRFLOW operation 5. Press “COMFORT AIRFLOW button”. The flap orientation will change, preventing air from blowing directly on the occupants of the room. • “ ” is displayed on the LCD. 〈 COOL/DRY 〉 The flap will go up. 〈 HEAT 〉 The flap will go down. ■ To cancel COMFORT AIRFLOW...
Page 16 - POWERFUL Operation; Press “POWERFUL button”
14 POWERFUL Operation POWERFUL operation quickly maximizes the cooling (heating) effect in any operation mode. You can get the maximum capacity . ■ To start POWERFUL operation 1. Press “POWERFUL button”. • POWERFUL operation ends in 20 minutes. Then the system automatically operates again with the s...
Page 17 - OUTDOOR UNIT SILENT Operation
15 OUTDOOR UNIT SILENT Operation OUTDOOR UNIT SILENT operation lowers the noise level of the outdoor unit by changing the frequency and fan speed on the outdoor unit. This function is convenient during night. ■ To start OUTDOOR UNIT SILENT operation 1. Press “SILENT button”. • “ ” is displayed on th...
Page 18 - INTELLIGENT EYE Operation; energy saving
16 INTELLIGENT EYE Operation “INTELLIGENT EYE” is the infrared sensor which detects the human movement. ■ To start INTELLIGENT EYE operation 1. Press “SENSOR button”. • “ ” is displayed on the LCD. ■ To cancel the INTELLIGENT EYE operation 2. Press “SENSOR button” again. [EX.] When somebody in the r...
Page 20 - TIMER Operation; Press “TIMER Setting button” until; To cancel the OFF TIMER operation; Notes
18 TIMER Operation Timer functions are useful for automatically switching the air conditioner on or off at night or in the morning. You can also use OFF TIMER and ON TIMER in combination. ■ To use OFF TIMER operation • Check that the clock is correct. If not, set the clock to the present time. (page...
Page 21 - To use ON TIMER operation; To combine ON TIMER and OFF TIMER
19 ■ To use ON TIMER operation • Check that the clock is correct. If not, set the clock to the present time (page 9.). 1. Press “ON TIMER button”. is displayed. blinks. 2. Press “TIMER Setting button” until the time setting reaches the point you like. • Every pressing of either button increases or d...
Page 22 - Care and Cleaning; Clean the top front panel; Attach the top front panel; Units
20 CARE Care and Cleaning CAUTION ■ Indoor unit, Outdoor unit and Remote controller 1. Wipe them with dry soft cloth. ■ Top front panel 1. Open the top front panel. • Open the top front panel by placing a finger on the panel tab on either side of the top front panel. 2. Remove the top front panel. •...
Page 23 - Air Filter; Wash the air filters with water or clean them with; Filters
21 1. Open the top front panel. • Open the top front panel by placing a finger on the panel tab on either side of the top front panel and then secure it using the supporting plate on the right. 2. Pull out the air filters. • Push a little upwards the tab at the center of each air filter, then pull i...
Page 24 - Operate the “FAN only” for several hours on a fine day to dry out the
22 Check ■ Before a long idle period 1. Operate the “FAN only” for several hours on a fine day to dry out the inside. • Press “MODE” button and select “FAN”operation. • Press “ON/OFF” button and start operation. 2. After operation stops, turn off the breaker for the room air conditioner. 3. Clean th...
Page 25 - Trouble Shooting; These cases are not troubles.
23 TROUBLE SHOOTING Trouble Shooting The following cases are not air conditioner troubles but have some reasons. You may just continue using it. These cases are not troubles. Case Explanation Operation does not start soon. • When ON/OFF button was pressed soon after operation was stopped. • When the...
Page 27 - Disposal requirements; Call the service shop immediately.
25 WARNING ■ When an abnormality (such as a burning smell) occurs, stop operation and turn the breaker OFF. Continued operation in an abnormal condition may result in troubles, electric shocks or fire.Consult the service shop where you bought the air conditioner. ■ Do not attempt to repair or modify...
Page 28 - Fault diagnosis
26 FAULT DIAGNOSIS BY REMOTE CONTROLLER In the ARC433A41, the temperature display sections on the main unit indicate corresponding codes. 1. When the TIMER CANCEL button is held down for 5 seconds, a “ ” indication flashes on the temperature display section. 2. Press the TIMER CANCEL button repeated...