ComfortStar Remote Controller

Remote Controller Specifications

Quick Start Guide

Follow these steps to get started:

1. FIT BATTERIES: Insert batteries into the remote control.
2. SELECT MODE: Press the [MODE] button to choose AUTO, COOL, DRY, HEAT, or FAN mode.
3. SELECT TEMPERATURE: Use the [TEMP ▲] and [TEMP ▼] buttons to set your desired temperature.
4. SELECT FAN SPEED: Adjust the fan speed using the fan speed controls.
5. POINT REMOTE TOWARD UNIT: Ensure the remote is directed at the air conditioning unit.
6. PRESS POWER BUTTON: Press the [ON/OFF] button to turn the unit on or off.

SPECIAL NOTE:

• Button designs on your unit may differ slightly from the example shown.
• If the indoor unit does not have a particular function, pressing that function's button on the remote control will have no effect.
• When there are wide differences between "Remote controller Manual" and "USER'S MANUAL" on function description, the description of "USER'S MANUAL" shall prevail.

Handling the Remote Controller

Inserting and Replacing Batteries

Your air conditioning unit may come with two batteries (some units). Put the batteries in the remote control before use.

1. Slide the back cover from the remote control downward, exposing the battery compartment.
2. Insert the batteries, paying attention to match up the (+) and (-) ends of the batteries with the symbols inside the battery compartment.
3. Slide the battery cover back into place.

BATTERY NOTES

• For optimum product performance: Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types.
• Do not leave batteries in the remote control if you don't plan on using the device for more than 2 months.

BATTERY DISPOSAL

Do not dispose of batteries as unsorted municipal waste. Refer to local laws for proper disposal of batteries.

TIPS FOR USING REMOTE CONTROL

• The remote control must be used within 8 meters of the unit.
• The unit will beep when remote signal is received.
• Curtains, other materials, and direct sunlight can interfere with the infrared signal receiver.
• Remove batteries if the remote will not be used more than 2 months.

NOTES FOR USING REMOTE CONTROL

The device could comply with local national regulations.

• In Canada, it should comply with CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B).
• In USA, this device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
  1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Buttons and Functions

Before you begin using your new air conditioner, familiarize yourself with its remote control. The following is a brief introduction to the remote control itself. For instructions on how to operate your air conditioner, refer to the How to Use Basic Functions section of this manual.

Remote Control Button Descriptions:

• [ON/OFF]: Turns the unit on or off.
• [TEMP ▲]: Increases temperature in 1°C (1°F) increments. Max. temperature is 30°C (86°F).
• [TEMP ▼]: Decreases temperature in 1°C (1°F) increments. Min. temperature is 16°C (60°F).
• [TEMP ▲] + [TEMP ▼] (simultaneously for 3s): Alternates the temperature display between °C and °F.
• [SET]: Scrolls through operation functions: [Fresh], [Sleep], [Follow Me], [AP mode]. The selected symbol flashes on the display; press [OK] to confirm.
• [FAN SPEED]: Selects fan speeds in the order: AUTO, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, 100%. Use [TEMP ▲] or [TEMP ▼] to adjust fan speed in 1% increments.
• [SWING]: Starts and stops horizontal louver movement. Hold for 2 seconds for vertical louver auto swing.
• [MODE]: Scrolls through operation modes: AUTO, COOL, DRY, HEAT, FAN. (Note: HEAT mode is not supported by cooling-only appliances.)
• [ECO/GEAR]: Enters energy-efficient mode sequence: ECO → GEAR(75%) → GEAR(50%) → Previous setting mode → ECO.
• [OK]: Confirms selected functions.
• [TIMER]: Sets the timer to turn the unit on or off.
• [BREEZE AWAY]: Avoids direct airflow on the body for silky coolness. Available under COOL, FAN, and DRY modes only.
• [CLEAN]: Starts/stops Self Clean or Active Clean function (model dependent).
• [LED]: Turns the indoor unit's LED display and buzzer on/off (model dependent) for a comfortable environment.
• [Turbo]: Enables the unit to reach the preset temperature in the shortest possible time.

Model: ARC-88B

Remote Screen Indicators

Information is displayed when the remote controller is powered up.

• Transmission Indicator: Lights up when the remote sends a signal to the indoor unit.
• Timer Indicators: [TIMER ON] display, [TIMER OFF] display.
• Silence Feature Display: Indicates when the silence function is active.
• Fan Speed Display: Shows selected fan speed (Silence, LOW, MED, HIGH) using bars or percentages (e.g., 1%, 2%-20%, etc.). Note: Not all models display the full range of fan speed values (AUTO-100%).
• Mode Display: Shows the current mode: AUTO, COOL, DRY, HEAT, FAN.
• ECO Display: Appears when the ECO feature is activated.
• GEAR Display: Appears when the GEAR feature is activated.
• LOCK Display: Appears when the LOCK feature is activated.
• Temperature/Timer/Fan Speed Display: Shows the set temperature by default, or fan speed or timer setting when using TIMER ON/OFF functions. Temperature range: 16-30°C/60-86°F or 20-28°C/68-82°F (model dependent). Timer setting range: 0-24 hours. Fan speed setting range: AUTO-100%. This display is blank when operating in FAN mode.
• Other Indicators: [Breeze Away] display, [Active Clean] feature display, [Fresh] feature display, [Sleep mode] display, [Follow Me] feature display, Wireless control feature display (some units), Low battery detection display (if flashes).
• Louver Swing Indicators: Horizontal louver swing display, Vertical louver auto swing display, TURBO mode display.
• Availability Indicators: 'A' may indicate a feature is available, 'B' may indicate it is not available for this unit.

Note: All indicators shown are for presentation purposes. During actual operation, only the relevant function signs are shown on the display window.

How to Use Basic Functions

ATTENTION: Before operation, please ensure the unit is plugged in and power is available.

AUTO Mode

1. Select AUTO mode using the [MODE] button. 2. Set your desired temperature using [TEMP ▲]/[TEMP ▼]. 3. Turn on the air conditioner using the [ON/OFF] button.

Note: In AUTO mode, the unit automatically selects COOL, FAN, or HEAT based on the set temperature. Fan speed cannot be set.

COOL or HEAT Mode

1. Select COOL or HEAT mode using the [MODE] button. 2. Set the temperature using [TEMP ▲]/[TEMP ▼]. 3. Set the fan speed. 4. Turn on the air conditioner using the [ON/OFF] button.

DRY Mode

1. Select DRY mode using the [MODE] button. 2. Set your desired temperature using [TEMP ▲]/[TEMP ▼]. 3. Turn on the air conditioner using the [ON/OFF] button.

Note: In DRY mode, fan speed cannot be set as it is automatically controlled.

FAN Mode

1. Select FAN mode using the [MODE] button. 2. Set the fan speed. 3. Turn on the air conditioner using the [ON/OFF] button.

Note: In FAN mode, you cannot set the temperature; therefore, no temperature displays on the remote screen.

Setting the TIMER

TIMER ON/OFF: Set the amount of time after which the unit will automatically turn on/off.

TIMER ON Setting

1. Press the [TIMER] button to initiate the ON time sequence. 2. Press the [TEMP ▲] or [TEMP ▼] button multiple times to set the desired time to turn on the unit. 3. Point the remote to the unit and wait 1 second; the TIMER ON will be activated.

TIMER OFF Setting

1. Press the [TIMER] button to initiate the OFF time sequence. 2. Press the [TEMP ▲] or [TEMP ▼] button multiple times to set the desired time to turn off the unit. 3. Point the remote to the unit and wait 1 second; the TIMER OFF will be activated.

NOTE:

• When setting TIMER ON or TIMER OFF, the time increases by 30-minute increments up to 10 hours. After 10 hours and up to 24, it increases in 1-hour increments (e.g., 5 presses = 2.5h, 10 presses = 5h). The timer reverts to 0.0 after 24 hours.
• Cancel either function by setting its timer to 0.0h.

TIMER ON & OFF Setting (Example)

Keep in mind that the time periods you set for both functions refer to hours after the current time.

Example: If the current time is 1:00 PM, to set the timer as described, the unit will turn on 2.5 hours later (3:30 PM) and turn off at 6:00 PM.

How to Use Advanced Functions

Swing Function

Press the [SWING] button: The horizontal louver will swing up and down automatically. Press again to stop it.

Airflow Direction: Keep pressing the [SWING] button for more than 2 seconds to activate the vertical louver swing function (model dependent). Continue pressing the [SWING] button to cycle through five different airflow directions until your preferred direction is reached.

NOTE: When the unit is off, press and hold [MODE] and [SWING] buttons together for one second to open the louver for cleaning. Press and hold [MODE] and [SWING] buttons together for one second to reset the louver (model dependent).

LED DISPLAY

Press the [LED] button to turn the indoor unit's LED display and buzzer on and off (model dependent) for a comfortable and quiet environment.

Press the [LED] button for more than 5 seconds (some units): The indoor unit will display the actual room temperature. Pressing again for more than 5 seconds will revert back to displaying the setting temperature.

ECO/GEAR Function

Press the [ECO/GEAR] button to enter the energy-efficient mode in a sequence: ECO → GEAR(75%) → GEAR(50%) → Previous setting mode → ECO. This function is only available under COOL mode.

ECO Operation:

Under cooling mode, pressing the [ECO/GEAR] button adjusts the temperature automatically to 24°C/75°F and sets fan speed to AUTO to save energy (if the set temperature is less than 24°C/75°F). If the set temperature is above 24°C/75°F, pressing the [ECO] button changes the fan speed to AUTO, while the set temperature remains unchanged.

NOTE: Pressing the [ECO/GEAR] button, modifying the mode, or adjusting the set temperature to less than 24°C/75°F will stop ECO operation. Under ECO operation, the set temperature should be 24°C/75°F or above; otherwise, it may result in insufficient cooling. If you feel uncomfortable, press the [ECO] button again to stop it.

GEAR Operation:

Press the [ECO/GEAR] button to enter GEAR operation: 75% (up to 75% electrical energy consumption) → 50% (up to 50% electrical energy consumption) → Previous setting mode.

Under GEAR operation, the display on the remote controller alternates between electrical energy consumption and set temperature.

SHORTCUT Function

Press the [SHORTCUT] button (some units): When the remote controller is on, the system automatically reverts to the previous settings, including operating mode, setting temperature, fan speed level, and sleep feature (if activated).

If pushed for more than 2 seconds, the system automatically restores the current operation settings, including operating mode, setting temperature, fan speed level, and sleep feature (if activated).

Silence, FP, and LOCK Functions

Silence Function

Keep pressing the [FAN] button for more than 2 seconds to activate/disable Silence function (some units). Due to low-frequency operation of the compressor, it may result in insufficient cooling and heating capacity. Pressing [ON/OFF], [MODE], [Sleep], [Turbo], or [Clean] buttons while operating will cancel the silence function.

FP Function

The unit will operate at high fan speed (while the compressor is on) with the temperature automatically set to 8°C/46°F.

Note: This function is for heat pump air conditioners only.

Press the [FP] button 2 times during one second under HEAT Mode and setting temperature of 16°C/60°F or 20°C/68°F (for specific models like RG10A10(D2S)/BGEF, RG10B10(D2)/BGEF and RG10B10(D2)/BGCEF) to activate FP function. Pressing [ON/OFF], [Sleep], [MODE], [FAN], and [TEMP] buttons while operating will cancel this function.

LOCK Function

Press the [Clean] and [Turbo] buttons together for more than 5 seconds to activate the Lock function. All buttons will not respond except for these two buttons, which can be pressed for two seconds again to disable locking.

SET Function

Press the [SET] button to enter the function setting. Then, press the [SET] button or [TEMP ▲]/[TEMP ▼] button to select the desired function. The selected symbol will flash on the display; press the [OK] button to confirm.

To cancel a selected function, perform the same procedures.

Press the [SET] button to scroll through operation functions: [Breeze Away], [Fresh], [Sleep], [Follow Me], [AP mode].

Note: If your remote controller has dedicated buttons for Breeze Away, Fresh, or Sleep, you cannot use the [SET] button to select these features.

Breeze Away Function (some units)

This feature avoids direct airflow blowing on the body, providing a silky coolness. Available under COOL, FAN, and DRY modes only.

FRESH Function (some units)

When the FRESH function is initiated, the ion generator is energized to help purify the air in the room.

Sleep Function

The SLEEP function is used to decrease energy use while you sleep, as you don't need the same temperature settings to stay comfortable. This function can only be activated via remote control. For details, see "sleep operation" in the "USER'S MANUAL".

Note: The SLEEP function is not available in FAN or DRY mode.

Follow Me Function

The FOLLOW ME function enables the remote control to measure the temperature at its current location and send this signal to the air conditioner every 3 minutes. When using AUTO, COOL, or HEAT modes, measuring ambient temperature from the remote control (instead of the indoor unit) optimizes the temperature around you for maximum comfort.

NOTE: Press and hold the [Turbo] button for seven seconds to start/stop the memory feature of the Follow Me function.

• If the memory feature is activated, "On" displays for 3 seconds.
• If the memory feature is stopped, "OF" displays for 3 seconds.
• While the memory feature is activated, pressing [ON/OFF], shifting the mode, or power failure will not cancel the Follow Me function.

AP Function (some units)

Choose AP mode for wireless network configuration. For some units, this does not work by pressing the [SET] button. To enter AP mode, continuously press the [LED] button seven times in 10 seconds.