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AY-XP26FR-N AY-XP36FR-N SPLIT TYPE ROOM AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION MANUAL • Uses ozone layer friendly refrigerant R410A. INDOOR UNIT OUTDOOR UNIT AY-XP26FR-N AE-X26FR-N AY-XP36FR-N AE-X36FR-N * Plasmacluster is a trademark of SHARP Corporation.
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If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it: Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTIONS FOR USE Open a window or door periodically to ventilate the room, especially when using gas appliances. Insufficient 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.
SETTING DEODORANT DUST COLLECTION FILTER The deodorant dust collection filters are packed as accessory of this unit. During operation of the air conditioner, the filters remove dust and tobacco smoke from the air and discharges clean air. Take out the air filters. 1 Open the open panel.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL LOADING BATTERIES Use two size-AAA (R03) batteries. Remove the remote control cover. Remote control cover Insert batteries in the compart- ment, making sure the ± and — polarities are correctly aligned. • The display indicates "AM 6:00"...
CAUTION • Do not allow the signal receiver window to receive strong direct sunlight, since it can adversely affect its operation. If the signal receiver window is exposed to direct sunlight, close a curtain to block the light. • Using a fluorescent lamp with a quick starter in the same room may interfere with transmission of the signal.
BASIC OPERATION Press the MODE button to select the op- eration mode. AUTO HEAT COOL Press the ON/OFF button to start opera- tion. • The red OPERATION lamp ( ) on the unit will light. Press the THERMO. button to set the de- sired temperature.
TIPS ABOUT INDICATOR PANEL The indicator panel will change each time you press the DISPLAY button in the following manner. The room tempera- ture is displayed. temperature Room Temp. Indiactor Lamp DISPLAY The outdoor temperature is displayed. temperature Outdoor Temp. Indiactor Lamp No display.
ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION VERTICAL AIR FLOW DIRECTION The air flow direction is automatically preset in each mode as follows for optimum comfort: COOL and DRY modes Horizontal air flow HEAT mode Diagonal air flow HOW TO ADJUST THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION Adjustment range Press the SWING button on the remote control once.
PROGRESSIVE AIRFLOW Press the PROGRESSIVE AIRFLOW button during cooling or dry operation when you do not want to feel cold air. Vertical adjustment louvre is set obliquely upward to deliver cool air to the ceiling. Press the button during heating operation. Vertical adjustment louver is set downward to deliver the warm air down to the floor and warm you.
ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER When the ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER is set, the unit will automatically turn off after one hour. Press the ONE-HOUR OFF TIMER button. • The remote control displays “ ”. • The orange TIMER lamp ( ) on the unit will light up. •...
PLASMACLUSTER OPERATION The Plasmacluster Ion generator inside the air conditioner will release positive and negative plasmacluster ions into the room. Approximately the same numbers of positive and negative ions released into the air will reduce some airborn mold. During operation, press the PLASMACLUSTER button. •...
TIMER OPERATION NOTE: Before setting the timer, make sure the clock is properly set with the current time. TIMER OFF Press the TIMER OFF ( ) button. The TIMER OFF indicator will blink; press the TIME ADVANCE or REVERSE buttons to set the desired time.
TIMER ON Press the TIMER ON ( ) button. The TIMER ON indicator will blink; press the TIME ADVANCE or REVERSE buttons to set the desired time. (The time can be set in 10- minute increments.) Point the remote control at the signal receiver window on the unit and press the TIMER SET (SET/C) button.
AUXILIARY MODE Use this mode when the remote control is not available. TO TURN ON Lift the front panel of the indoor unit and press the AUX. button on the operation panel. • The red OPERATION lamp ( ) on the unit will light and the unit will start operating in the AUTO mode.
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MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE UNIT AND THE REMOTE CONTROL • Wipe them with a soft cloth. • Do not directly splash or pour water on them. We can cause electrical shock or equipment damage. • Do not use hot water, thinner, abrasive powders or strong solvents. MAINTENANCE BEFORE MAINTENANCE AFTER AIR AIR CONDITIONER SEASON...
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MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE INTERIOR OF AIR CONDITIONER UNIT Be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet or turn off the circuit breaker. REMOVE THE VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT LOUVRE 1 Pull the left cover open. 2 Open the lower louver slightly Left Cover and rotate the upper louvre un- Vertical Adjustment Louvre...
ADDITIONAL NOTES ON OPERATION OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE • The built-in protective de- INDOOR TEMP. OUTDOOR TEMP. vice may prevent the unit 32˚C D.B. 43˚C D.B. from operating when used upper limit 23˚C W.B. out of this range. COOLING 21˚C D.B. 21˚C D.B.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE The following conditions do not denote equipment malfunctions SWISHING NOISE UNIT DOES NOT OPERATE The soft, swishing noise is the sound of the refrig- The unit will not operate if it is turned on immediately erant flowing inside the unit. after it is turned off.
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