OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
Indoor unit
AST12SBGB
AST18S0GB
AST18S0GE
AST24S6GB
AST24S6GE
Outdoor unit
UST12SBGB
UST18S0GB
UST18S0GE
UST24S6GB
UST24S6GE
Split-type Room Air Conditioner (Cool)
Aire acondicionado doméstico sistema Split (Refrigeración)
Climatiseur de type Séparé (Refroidissement)
E S F A DB98-09949A(3)
Contents
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PREPARING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
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Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
View of the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Control-Buttons and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inserting the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
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Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cooling Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Changing the Room Temperature Quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Removing Excess Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Airing Your Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting Energy Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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PROGRAMMING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
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Setting the On Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
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Operating Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Temperature and Humidity Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operating Your Air Conditioner Without the Remote Control . . . . . 20
Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cleaning Your Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning Deodorizing and Bio-Green filters (option) . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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View of the Unit
The design and shape are subject to change according to the model.
Indoor Unit
On/Off switch
Air filter
(under the grille)
Air Inlet
Remote Control Sensor
Air flow blades
(outlet)
TURBO indicator (RED)
Energy Saving indicator
(GREEN)
Operation indicator
(GREEN)
Timer indicator
(YELLOW)
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Outdoor Unit
UST12SBGB
Air Inlet(Rear)
Air Outlet
Connection Valve
Outdoor Unit
UST18S0GB UST18S0GE UST24S6GB UST24S6GE
Air Inlet(Rear)
Air Outlet
Connection Valve
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Remote Control - Buttons and Display
Remote control
transmission indicator
Mode selection button
(AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN)
Operating mode
(
AUTO,
COOL,
DRY,
FAN)
Temperature adjustment
buttons
Temperature setting
Turbo mode
Sleep mode
Turbo/Sleep mode
selection button
Energy saving
Fan speed
Fan speed adjustment button
Swing button
Air flow direction
On Timer setting
On Timer button
Off Timer button
Off Timer setting
Battery discharge indicator
On/Off &
Timer Set/Cancel button
Energy Saving button
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Getting Started
You have just purchased a split type air conditioner and it has been
installed by your installation specialist.
Your Owner’s Instructions contains valuable information on using your
air conditioner. Please take the time to read it as it will help you take full
advantage of the unit’s features.
The booklet is organized as follows.
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The following figures are shown on pages from 4 to 6 :
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Indoor and outdoor units
Remote control(buttons and display)
They will help you find the buttons and understand the symbols displayed.
In the manual, you will find a series of step-by-step procedures for each
function available.
The illustrations in the step-by-step procedures use three different symbols:
PRESS
PUSH
HOLD DOWN
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Inserting the Remote Control Batteries
You must insert or replace the remote control batteries when :
◆ You purchase the air conditioner
◆ The remote control does not work correctly
Note
◆ Use two AAA, LR03 1.5V batteries.
◆ Do not use old batteries or different kinds of batteries together.
◆ Batteries may be completely discharged after 12 months, even
◆ if they have not actually been used.
1
2
Push the battery cover on the rear of the remote control with your thumb
in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
Insert the two batteries, taking care to respect the polarities :
◆ + on the battery with + on the remote control.
◆ - on the battery with - on the remote control.
3
Close the cover by sliding it back until it clicks into place.
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Selecting the Automatic Operating Mode
You can start the air conditioner in Automatic mode from your remote
control. In the Automatic mode, the standard temperature and the
optimum fan speed is selected automatically. You can adjust the
standard temperature but not the fan speed.
1
If necessary, press the
(On/Off) button.
Result:
◆ The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode with
Turbo fan speed.
◆ The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆ The indoor unit beeps.
IMPORTANT
The air conditioner is fitted with a protection mechanism to
prevent the unit from being damaged when it is started
immediately after being:
◆ Plugged in
◆ Stopped
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
2
If the
is not displayed at the top of the remote control,
press the
appears.
button on the remote control one or more times until it
Result:
◆ The indoor unit beeps each time you press the
button.
◆ The air conditioner runs in AUTO mode.
Note
You can change modes at any time.
3
To adjust the standard temperature (The air conditioner automatically
set the standard temperature by the current room temperature.),
press the
button one or more times.
SET TEMP. SET TEMP.
-2°C -1°C
< When you feel hot >
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SET TEMP. SET TEMP.
+1°C +2°C
< When you feel chilly >
Standard temperature
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Cooling Your Room
You must select the Cool mode if you wish to adjust the:
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Cooling temperature
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Fan speed when cooling
1
If necessary, press the
(On/Off) button.
Result:
◆ The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode with
Turbo fan speed.
◆ The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆ The indoor unit beeps.
IMPORTANT
The air conditioner is fitted with a protection mechanism to
prevent the unit from being damaged when it is started
immediately after being:
◆ Plugged in
◆ Stopped
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
2
3
If the
press the
appears.
is not displayed at the top of the remote control,
button on the remote control one or more times until it
Result:
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The indoor unit beeps each time you press the
The air conditioner runs in COOL mode.
button.
Note
You can change modes at any time.
To adjust the temperature, press the
the required temperature is displayed.
button one or more times until
Possible temperatures are between 18°C and 30°C inclusive.
Result: Each time you press the button:
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- The temperature is adjusted by 1°C
- The indoor unit beeps
◆ The air conditioner starts cooling, provided that the room
temperature is higher than the selected temperature.
◆ If the room temperature reaches the set temperature, the air
conditioner stops cooling, but the fan is still operating.
4
Select the fan speed by pressing the
until the required setting is displayed:
button one or more times
)
Automatic (rotated :
Low
Medium
High
Turbo (maximum)
Result:
Each time you press the
button, the indoor unit beeps.
5
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 15.
Note ◆ If you turn off the air conditioner in Cool mode, the set temperature
is adjusted as below when you turn on the air conditioner again.
Previous set temperature
Set temperature
Over 24°C
24°C
Below 24°C
Previous set temperature
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Changing the Room Temperature Quickly
The Turbo cooling function is used to cool your room as quickly as possible.
Example :
You have just come home and find that the room is very
hot. You wish to cool it down as quickly as possible.
The Turbo function operates for 30 minutes with the maximum settings before
returning automatically to the mode and temperature previously selected.
1
If necessary, press the
(On/Off) button.
Result: ◆ The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode with
Turbo fan speed.
◆ The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆ The indoor unit beeps.
2
3
4
Press the
Result:
button.
◆ The temperature and fan settings are adjusted automatically.
◆ The air conditioner cools the room as quickly as possible.
◆ After 30 minutes, the air conditioner is reset automatically to the
previous mode, temperature and fan settings.
But, if you press the
it will change to AUTO mode automatically.
button in DRY or FAN mode,
If you wish to stop the Turbo function before the end of the 30-minute period,
press the
button one or more times until
or
disappears.
Result:
The air conditioner is reset automatically to the previous mode,
temperature and fan settings.
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 15
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Removing Excess Humidity
If the atmosphere in your room is very humid or damp, you can remove
excess humidity without lowering the room temperature too much.
1
If necessary, press the
(On/Off) button.
Result: ◆ The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode with
Turbo fan speed.
◆ The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆ The indoor unit beeps.
The air conditioner is fitted with a protection mechanism
to prevent the unit from being damaged when it is started
immediately after being:
IMPORTANT
◆ Plugged in
◆ Stopped
It will start up normally after three minutes.
2
If the
is not displayed at the top of the remote control, press the
button on the remote control one or more times until it appears.
Result:
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The indoor unit beeps each time you press the
The air conditioner runs in DRY mode.
button.
Note
You can change modes at any time.
3
To adjust the temperature, press the
button one or more times
until the required temperature is displayed.
Possible temperatures are between 18°C and 30°C inclusive.
Result: ◆ Each time you press the button:
- The temperature is adjusted by 1°C
- The indoor unit beeps
◆ The air conditioner starts removing the excess humidity;
the quantity of air is adjusted automatically.
4
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 15.
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Airing Your Room
If the atmosphere in your room is stale, you can air the room using
the Fan feature.
1
If necessary, press the
(On/Off) button.
Result: ◆ The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode with
Turbo fan speed.
◆ The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆ The indoor unit beeps.
2
If the
is not displayed at the top of the remote control,
press the
appears.
button on the remote control one or more times until it
Result:
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The indoor unit beeps each time you press the
The air conditioner runs in FAN mode.
The temperature is set automatically.
button.
Note
You can change modes at any time.
3
Select the fan speed by pressing the
until the required setting is displayed:
button one or more times
Low
Medium
High
Result: Each time you press the
button, the indoor unit beeps.
4
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 15.
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Selecting Energy Saving Mode
If you wish to save energy when using your air conditioner, select the
Energy saving mode with the Energy saving button.
1
If necessary, press the
(On/Off) button.
Result:
◆ The air conditioner starts up in Cool mode with
Turbo fan speed.
◆ The operation indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
◆ The indoor unit beeps.
IMPORTANT
The air conditioner is fitted with a protection mechanism to
prevent the unit from being damaged when it is started
immediately after being:
◆ Plugged in
◆ Stopped
lt will start up normally after three minutes.
2
Select COOL mode by pressing the
button.
Note
You can select the Energy saving mode only in COOL mode.
3
4
Press the
Result:
button.
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The indoor unit beeps.
The air conditioner runs in the Energy saving mode.
The outer air flow blade moves up and down.
To stop the Energy saving mode, press the
again.
To adjust the temperature, press the
button one or more times
until the required temperature is displayed. Possible temperatures are
between 26°C and 30°C inclusive.
Note
If you want to adjust temperature under 26°C, cancel the
Energy saving mode before adjusting the temperature.
5
6
To select the fan speed, press the
the required setting is displayed.
button one or more times until
To control the direction of the air flow, refer to page 15.
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Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Vertically
Depending on the position of the indoor unit on the wall of your
room, you can adjust the position of the outer air flow blade on the
bottom of the unit, thus increasing the efficiency of the air
conditioner.
1
Press the
button one or more times as required.
Result: The outer blade is adjusted vertically.
RECOMMENDATION
When...
Adjust the blade to face...
Cooling
Upwards.
2
If you want the blade to move up and down automatically when the air
conditioner is operating, press the
button.
Result: The blade move up and down, around the base position set.
3
To stop the blade moving up and down, press the
button again.
Note
If you switch the air conditioner... Then the blade is...
Off
Closed completely.
Set to the initial position powered.
On again
Adjusting the Air Flow Direction Horizontally
There are two sets of inner air flow blades. Just as the outer air flow
blade can be adjusted vertically, the inner blades can be adjusted
horizontally.
1
Adjust each set of inner blades to the required position, by pushing or
pulling them sideways.
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Setting the On Timer
The On Timer enables you to switch on the air conditioner automatically
after a given period of time. You can set the period of time from
30 minutes to 24 hours.
1
To set the operating time, press the
button one or more times until
the required time is displayed. Possible time is between 0.5 hour and 24
hour inclusive.
2
Press the
(Set/Cancel) button to complete the setting.
Result: ◆ The remaining time is displayed.
◆ Blinking of the timer indicator stops.
◆ The selected mode and the temperature on the display
disappear after 10 seconds.
◆ The air conditioner will switch on automatically when the
counter displayed on the remote control reaches the set time
and disappears the On timer setting.
3
To select an operating mode in advance, press the
button until the
desired mode is displayed at the top of the remote control.
Result: ◆ The air conditioner will run in the selected mode when it is
turned on.
To Cancel the On Timer
1
To cancel the On Timer, press the
timer setting disappears.
button one or more times until the
2
Press the
(Set/Cancel) button.
Note
If you want to turn on the air conditioner before the timer reaches
the setting time, press the (ON/OFF) button.
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Setting the Off Timer
The Off Timer enables you to switch off the air conditioner automatically
after a given period of time. You can set the period of time from
30 minutes to 24 hours.
1
To set the operating time, press the
button one or more times until
the required time is displayed. Possible time is between 0.5 hour and 24
hour inclusive.
2
Press the
(Set/Cancel) button to complete the setting.
Result: ◆ The remaining time is displayed.
◆ Blinking of the timer indicator stops.
◆ The air conditioner will switch off automatically when the
counter displayed on the remote control reaches the set time
and disappears the Off timer setting.
Example If you would like to turn the air conditioner on after 2 hours
and to operate it for 2 hours:
1. Press the
button until ‘2.0 Hr’ is displayed.
2. Press the (Set/Cancel) button.
3. Press the
button until ‘4.0 Hr’ is displayed.
4. Press the (Set/Cancel) button.
Note
You can see or change the setting mode and/or the temperature
by pressing the
Off timer.
button or the
button after setting the
To Cancel the Off Timer
1
To cancel the Off Timer, press the
timer setting disappears.
button one or more times until the
2
Press the
(Set/Cancel) button.
Note
If you want to turn off the air conditioner before the timer reaches
the setting time, press the (ON/OFF) button.
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Setting the Sleep Timer
The Sleep Timer can be used when you are cooling your room to
switch the air conditioner off automatically after a period of six
hours.
Note
If you wish to switch the unit off at a specific time, refer to
page 17.
1
2
Make sure that you have selected COOL mode.
Press the
button one or more times until
appears on the
remote control.
Result: ◆ The indoor unit beeps.
◆ The air conditioner will be controlled as indicated in the
illustrations below.
Cooling The desired temperature is
increased by 1°C every hour.
When it has been increased
by 2°C (after two hours), the
temperature is maintained for
four hours.
To Cancel the Sleep Timer
If you no longer wish to use the Sleep Timer that you have set, you
can cancel it at any time.
Press the
Result:
button.
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The indoor unit beeps.
The
is no longer displayed.
The air conditioner operates normally.
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Operating Recommendations
Here are a few recommendations that you should follow when using
your air conditioner.
Topic
Recommendation
Power failure
If a power failure occurs when the air
conditioner is operating, the unit is switched off.
When the power returns, the air conditioner
starts up again automatically.
Temperature and Humidity Ranges
The following table indicates the temperature and humidity ranges within which the air conditioner can be used.
If the air conditioner is used at...
Then...
High temperatures
The automatic protection feature may be triggered and the air conditioner stopped.
Low temperatures
A water leak or some other malfunction may occur if the heat exchanger freezes.
Water may condense on and drip from the surface of the indoor unit if it is used for long periods.
High humidity levels
Mode
Outdoor Temperature
Indoor Temperature
Indoor Humidity
Cooling
Drying
21°C to 43°C approx.
18°C to 43°C approx.
18°C to 32°C approx.
18°C to 32°C approx.
80% or less
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If the cooling operation is used at over 33°C(indoor temperature) then, it does not cool at its full capacity.
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Operating Your Air Conditioner Without the Remote Control
Your air conditioner can be operated directly from the indoor unit if
the remote control is lost or broken.
1
2
Slide the lower front grille down.
To switch the air conditioner on, press the ON/OFF switch on the right
side of the indoor unit.
Result: ◆ The OPERATION indicator on the indoor unit comes on.
◆ The indoor unit beeps.
◆ The air conditioner starts up in the most suitable mode for
the room temperature:
Room Temperature
Operating Mode Temperature Setting
Cool 24°C approx.
21°C or above
3
To switch the air conditioner off, press the ON/OFF switch again.
Note
Even if the air conditioner has been switched on via the
ON/OFF switch, operations can still be controlled using the
remote control as usual.
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Solving Common Problems
Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.
They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call.
Problem
Explanation/Solution
The air conditioner does not
operate at all
◆ Check that the breaker used for the air conditioner is switched on.
◆ Check that the operation indicator on the indoor unit is on;
if necessary press the
(On/Off) button on the remote control.
◆ Check whether the TIMER indicator on the indoor unit is switched on.
If so:
- Wait until the switch-on time is reached and the air conditioner starts
up automatically
- Cancel the timer (see pages 16 and 17 for further details)
The air conditioner does not
operate with the remote control
◆ Check that there are no obstacles between you and the indoor unit.
◆ Check the remote control batteries.
◆ Check that you are close enough to the indoor unit (seven meters/
yards or less).
No beep is heard when you press
◆ Check that you are pointing the remote control at the remote control
sensor in the right of the indoor unit.
the
(On/Off) on the remote
control
◆ Replace the remote control batteries if necessary.
The air conditioner does not cool
◆ Check that the correct operating mode has been selected (AUTO,
COOL).
◆ The room temperature may be too low.
◆ Dust may be blocking the air filter guard; refer to page 22 for cleaning
instructions.
◆ Check that there is no obstacle in front of the outdoor unit.
The fan speed does not change
◆ Check that the operating mode is set to COOL or FAN ; in the
AUTO mode, the fan speed changes automatically and in the
DRY mode, it is set to AUTO.
when you press the
button
The air flow direction does not
change when you press the
button
◆ Check that the air conditioner has been switched on; if necessary,
press the
(On/Off) button on the remote control.
The timer is not correctly triggered
◆ Check that the timer has been programmed correctly; see pages 16
and 17.
Odours are permeated in the room ◆ Air the room.
during air conditioning
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Cleaning Your Air Conditioner
To get the best possible use out of your air conditioner, you must
clean it regularly to remove the dust that accumulates on the air filter.
Before cleaning your air conditioner, ensure that you
have switched off the breaker used for the unit.
IMPORTANT
1
Slide the lower front grille down.
2
3
Open the upper front grille by pulling right and left sides of the grille.
Lift out the bottom edge of the air filters and pull down to release them.
Upper front
grille
Hook
Body
groove
4
5
Remove all dust on the air filters with a vacuum cleaner or brush.
When you have finished, insert the top part of the filters into their slot
and push down on the bottom edge until they click into place.
6
Clean the front grille with a damp cloth and mild detergent (do NOT use
benzene, solvents or other chemicals).
Note ◆ If you have not used the air conditioner for a long period of time, set the fan
Lower
front
grille
going for three to four hours to dry the inside of the air conditioner thoroughly.
Body groove
Hook
Cleaning Deodorizing and Bio-Green filters (Option)
To remove minute dust particles and odors, deodorizing and Bio-Green
filters are installed in the air conditioner. You should clean the filters
every 3 months.
Bio-Green Filter
1
Open the upper front grille by pulling right and left sides of the grille.
2
Pull out the deodorizing and Bio-Green filters.
3
4
Wash the filters with clean water, then dry them in the shade.
Insert the filters into the original position.
Deodorizing filter
Note
You can change the position of filters with each other.
5
Close the front grille.
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Technical Specifications
Model Indoor unit
Power Supply
AST18S0GE
AST24S6GE
220-240V~, 50Hz
AST12SBGB
AST18S0GB
AST24S6GB
220V~, 60Hz
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THIS AIR CONDITIONER IS MANUFACTURED BY:
ESTE AIRE ACONDICIONADO HA SIDO FABRICADO POR:
CE CLIMATISEUR EST FABRIQUE PAR:
ELECTRONICS
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