Panasonic CS-1803KE User manual

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ROOM AIR CONDITIONER”
Before using your air conditioner,
please read this operating instructions
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Operating
Instructions
Room Air Conditioner
Before using your air conditioner, please read this operating
manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
[CONTENTS]
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Remote Control-Name of Each Part and Functions «--------+ 4.5
Remote Control Preparation Before Operation -+.---------++++5 6.7
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Cooling Mode and Soft Dry Mode Operation ------------++++- 12 -13
Setting the Timer -----ssscssseeessssssseeseessessssssrssesseeensons 14-16
Convenient Operation (Sleep & Air Circulation mode) ------- -- 17
Airflow Direction Adjustment --------:::+eeceeceseseseseeeseseseeeeee 18 -19
Forced Operation (When the Remote Control can’t be used) --- --20
© Care and Maintenance -:--.:sscccsssssssscccetssettecceessseeeesssneneee 91.323
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Is there a problem? (Call the dealer or service center immediately) «+. --28
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Front Panel
Air Intake Vent |}J$_————=—— SS
Horizontal Airflow Es
Direction Louver =
Signal Receptor
Vertical Airflow Receives the signals from the remote control.
(Signal received sound: two short beeps or
(TWIN FLAP) one long beep.)
O ion Indication L
Air Outlet Vent peration Indication Lamp
illuminates when the air conditioner is in operation.
(Blinks at the start of automatic operation.)
Air Intake Vents
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Air Outlet Vent
Drain Hose

Remote Control
Cooling Test Operation Button
Use when installing and moving.
Normally it should not be used.
Forced Operation Button
Use when the remote control cannot be used.
Power Switch
Set to "O" (OFF) when not using the air
conditioner for a long time.
Air Filter
Remote Control Two R03, UM-4
Holder Panasonic dry-cell
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Signal Transmitter
Transmits the signals.
Operation Display
Displays the operation conditions.
Sleep Mode Auto Operation Button
Press once for Sleep Mode Auto Operation.
Press once more to cancel
Sleep Mode Auto Operation.
Operation Mode Selection Button
Use to select the operation mode
(AUTOMATIC, COOLING, SOFT DRY &
AIR CIRCULATION).
Airflow Direction Auto—Control Button
Press for Automatic Airflow Direction Operation.
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[Separate displays and functions are available when the door is opened. ]
Clock button
Use to set the timer to the current time.

OFF/ON Button | («A long beep will sound.)
Operation will start when
the button is pressed, and stop
when the button is pressed again.
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Airflow Volume Selection Button
Press to change the volume of airflow.
Airflow Direction Manual (° Two short beeps will sound.)
Control Button
Adjusts the airflow direction vertically.
Room Temperature
Setting Button
Use to set the room temperature.
Types of confirmation sound:
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¢ Stopping by pressing the |__OFF/ON “—" button: a long beep
¢ Cases other than the above: two short beeps
OFF-Timer Button
ON-Timer Button
Cancellation Button
Program Button
Use to set the timer.
Use to adjust timer
setting and the current time.
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Remote Control Preparation Before Operation
Two R03, UM-4 Panasonic dry-cell batteries or equivalent.
Remove the cover from insert the two batteries. Fix the cover to the
the back of the remote back of the remote control
control. (“PM 12:00” will flash
in the operation display.)
¢ If the display does not
(S
OPEN)
Gently
press
the
place
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ar
when
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[OPEN]
and
slide
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dan
the cover toward you. J Bea abr ao are inserted, remove the
@ hr ead batteries and insert them
once more.
that the (+)
and (-) directions
are correct.
Cautions regarding the batteries
The batteries can be used for approximately one year.
Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries, because such batteries differ from standard dry cell batteries in
shape, dimensions and performance.
Be sure to replace the batteries with two new batteries of the same type as each other.
Remove the batteries if the air conditioner is not going to be used for an extended period of time.
Press the (OFF/ON) “—” button at the place where the holder is to be
affixed to confirm that there is a beep when the remote control sig-
nals are received by the main unit.
Secure the holder with screws. To put the remote control into
the holder
Insert the remote control diagonally from
above, and then press to the back of the
holder.
Remote control holder

Open the door and
press (the Clock)
button.
e After the batteries have been
inserted:
“PM 12:00” will blink in the
display.
When changing the time:
The letters of AM or PM will
blink.
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Press the Time button Press (the Clock)
to set the hours and button, and then close
minutes.
the
remote
control
door.
Press the [1 button to ad- The letters or AM or PM wil light
vance the time, and press the up and setting of the current time
button to reverse the time. will be completed.
(The letters of AM or PM will
blink.)
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The
timer
uses
the
current
time
as
a
reference.
If
the
time
is
not
set
correctly,
correct
timer
setting
will
not
be
possible.
e When the timer is set
The current time display will be vanished.
e About the Remote Control [B<>A] switch
¢ This switch is used when two air conditioner units have
been installed in one room.
When two air conditioner with two remote controlles. are
used in one room. Set one unit and remote controler to
[A] and the other unit & remote controller to [B] to iwoid
mis-transmission of signals.
lf two air conditioners have been installed in one rom,
please consult with your dealer.

Do not use the air condi-
tioner for purposes other
than cooling the room.
Do not use this air conditioner for
other purposes, such as drying
clothes, preserving foods, keeping
animais or cultivating plants.
Do not insert sticks or
other objects into the air
intake and outlet vents.
Be particularly
careful with young
Before
Operating
the
Unit
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Do not pull out the power Avoid exposing the body
cord. directly to a continuous
airflow for long period.
Always hold the plug when
removing the power cord.
Damage to the cord may result in
serious electrical shocks. Be careful of
Use under the following
conditions:
Cooling and Soft Dry:
* At setting temperatures
of 16°C or higher
¢ At humidity of 90% or
less
If the air conditioner operates
continuously under conditions that
are outside these limits, condensa-
tion will form in the air outle! vents
and dripping will occur.
Operating the remote control:
° Aim at the signal receptor on the room air
conditioner when operating.
¢ Do not drop or throw the remote control. Make sure that the
signal path is not
obstructed.
¢ Do not place the remote control in a location ;
that is exposed to direct sunlight or next to a ‘ , The maximum distancat
heating unit or other heat source. Zo which signals can be
received is 10 m.

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For
air
conditioners
with
a
power
Set
the
power
switch
to
“I”
(ON).
plug,
insert
the
power
plug
into
an
electrical
outlet.
Insert securely so that it is not loose,
e if the air conditioner is not going to be used for an extended period of time
If
the
power
switch
is
left
at
“I”
(ON),
approximately
5.0
watts
of
electric
power
are
used
even
if
themsain
unit
is
turned
off
by
remote
control.
e If there is a danger of lightning
The air conditioner is provided with a built-in protective device, but the control equipment may be al—
versely affected depending on the extent of lightning activity.

‘Automatic Operation 1 | TTT
Press the|Operation Mode Selection Press the OFF/ON j“—” button
button to select Automatic
Operation.
¢ The display changes in the order (The operation indication lamp will first blinks
for approximately 20 seconds, and then remain
IX os a 2s O is G lit.) LED: GREEN Colour
each time the button is pressed. ¢ If the| OFF/ON )“—" button is pressed once
more, the air conditioner will stop.
\ (The operation indication lamp will switch off.)
IS Automatic Operation Mode
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as Cooling Operation Mode
O Soft Dry Operation Mode
Air Circulation Operation Mode
—— Automatic Operation ——
Each time the Operation Mode Selection button is pressed, the
indoor temperature sensor operates automatically to select the
desired operation mode and the setting temperature.
When the room temperature is lower than the setting temperature
during cooling (Cooling Mode) or dehumidifying (Soft Dry Mode),
the air conditioner operation will switch to circulation of air only.
If the air conditioner is not operating as desired, switch to Cooling
Mode operation or Soft Dry Mode operation.
Once the type of operation mode is selected, it will not change.

To
change
the
airflow
volume
li
To
change
the
room
temperature
to
“High”
or
“Low”
¢
Automatic
airflow
and
three
stages
of
airflow
¢
Press
the
Room
Temperature
Setting
Button.
volume
can
be
selected
with
the
Airflow
Volume
Selection
Button.
Press I to increase by 2°C.
Press ) to decrease by 2°C.
Helpful information
The air filters and your electric bill.
Airflow Volume
(Notes)
The
speed
of
the
indoor
fan
is
adjusted
automatically
to
“High”
if
the
compressor
is
in
operation,
and
to
“Me-
dium”
speed
if
the
compressor
is
stopped.
if the air filters become clogged with dust, the :oocl-
ing capacity will drop, and 6% of the electricity 1sed
to operate the air conditioner will be wasted.
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wasted!
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Cooling Mode and Soft Dry Mode Operation f of 7 aT
Fine adjustments to the room temperature and airflow volume to be made by selecting Cooling Mode or Soft Dry Mode.
After selecting the mode, just press the OFF/ON button to start operation.
Press the Operation Mode Selection Press the| OFF/ON |“—” button
button to select the desired (The operation indication lamp lights up.)
operation mode.
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* The display changes in the order * Ifthe{ OFF/ON ]“—” button is pressed once
more, the air conditioner will stop.
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each time the button is pressed.
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Cooling Operation Mode
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Soft Dry Operation Mode
@ Air Circulation Operation Mode
Soft Dry Operation
* Soft Dry is a very gentle Cooling operation consisting primarily of
dehumidifying. It does not lower the room temperature very
much.
¢ The operation will be standard cooling until the room tempera-
ture reaches the setting temperature, and then operation will
switch to Soft Dry.
The airflow will automatically change from Low to Super Low. ; :
* {f the room temperature is higher than the setting temperature, S@g temperature
the operation will return to standard cooling by the setting fan
speed.
¢ During Soft Dry operation, the operation will be switched on for
up to about 10 minutes depend on the indoor air temperature
and 6 minutes off alternately.
Cooling operation
until room
temperature
reaches the
_ (setting temperature
Super Low
airflow amount
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When room temperature reaches the setting
temperature, operation will switch to Soft Dry.

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To
change
the
airflow
volume
Mi
To
change
the
room
temperature
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Automatic
airflow
and
three
stages
of
airflow
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Press
the
FI
of
the
room
temperature
setting
volume
can
be
selected
with
the
airflow
volume
button
to
increase
the
temperature,
and
press
selection
button.
the
&
to
decrease
the
temperature
by
1°C
each
step.
(The range of temperature is 16°C - 30°C.)
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Automatic
Airflow
Volume
——
——
Air
Circulation
Operation
Mode
——
{During
cooling]
Operation
will
be
at
a
High
fan
speed
until
the
room
temperature
reaches
the
temperature
set
by
means
of
the
remote
control.
Once
the
setting
temperature
is
reached,
the
opera-
tion
will
then
switch
to
a
Med
fan
speed.
(Notes)
The speed of the indoor fan is adjusted automati-
cally
to
“High”
if
the
compressor
is
in
operation,
and
to
“Medium”
speed
if
the
compressor
is
stopped.
The air at the top of the room will be circulated
downward, thus providing a uniform room tem.
perature throughout the room without compress or
operation. In cold weather, operation of this mocte
will circulate the heated air (heated by Heaterfor
instance) evenly throughout the room.
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Setting
the
Timer
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Once the timer is set, the same timer operation is automatically operating from the next day.
This is useful for saving electricity cost incurred by forgetting to
turn off the air conditioner.
Press the LOFF-TIMER Set the hours and Press the| SET
button. minutes. button.
( The OFF-TIMER “®> ©” will blink) | * Press the ©) button to ad- (The timer indication lamp will
vance the time, and press the light up) LED: ORANGE Colour
button to reverse the time. e Next, to set the ON-TIMER,
carry out steps 1 - 3 in “Set-
ting the ON-TIMER’.
Example) To cancel the ON-TIMER
Note ( ple)
The operation will start 15 minutes before the 1 2
actual time set with( ON-TIMER )setting. This is to Press the (ON-TIMER Press the (Cancel)
allow time to attain your desired set tempera- button.
button.
ture.
Cooling and drying: 15 minutes before
For Air Circulation Operation Mode with
ON-TIMER } setting, the operation starts accord-
ing to the actual time set.)
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the
air
conditioner
is
set
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you
go
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jetting
the
ON-TIMER
the
room
temperature will
be
close
to
your
desired
(Example)
To
make
the
room
temperature
close
to
the
temperature
when
you
return.
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desired
temperature
at
7:20
AM.
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Press the (ON-TIMER Set the hours and Press the SET
button. minutes. button.
( The ON-TIMER “© > ©” will blink) Press the Fj button to (The timer indication lamp will
advance the time, and press light up)
the & button to reverse the ¢ Next, to set the OFF-TIMER,
time. carry out steps 1 - 3 in “Set-
ting the OFF-TIMER”.
(Example)
To
change
the
ON-TIMER
setting
from
(Example)
If
the
OFF-TIMER
has
been
set
to
7:20
AM.
to
6:20
AM.
11:30
PM.
and
there
is
a
electrical
power
failure.
Press
the
(ON-
Change
the
Press
the
Press
the
(OFF-TIMER)
Press
the
(__
SEI
TIMER) button. | setting time to button. button. button.
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SET
¢ Because the remote control is a battery-tyre ,
even if there is a electrical power failure, the
setting time is stored in the memory.

@When you sleep
Set the time you will go to sleep with the (OFF-TIMER
This will prevent wasting of electricity.
Set the time you will go out with the
Set the time you will come back with the
This will prevent the air conditioner from being left on
while you are out, and the temperature will be pleas-
ant when you return.
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@ Set the current time correctly.
If the time is not set correctly, correct timer
setting will not be possible. (Refer to page 7.)
@ When the timer is being set, the current time
display will be cleared.
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@When you wake up
Set the time you will wake up with the (ON-TIMER
You can start the new day at a comfortable tempera-
ture.
@When you return
ihe
ese
Set the time you will come back with the
Set the time you will go to sleep with the
This will make the temperature pleasant when you
return, and it will prevent the air conditioner from
being left on.
@ Even when operation is stopped by means of
the OFF-TIMER, the timer lamp on the main unit
will remain lit.
(It will switch off when the timer is cleared.)
@ The ON-TIMER and OFF-TIMER can only be set
once during one day.

Crreulates
the room aie
Select “Air Circulation” using the (Operation Mode Se-
lection) button, and then press the (_OFF/ON ) “—”
button. (The operation indication lamp on the main unit
will light up.)
Convenient
Operation
(Sleep
&
Air
Circulation
Mode)
After setting the desired operation details, press the
Sleep Mode Auto) button.
(The sleep indication lamp on the main unit will light
up.)
Press the (OFF/ON) “—” button once more. (The opera-
tion indication lamp on the main unit will switch off.)
Air Circulation Mode operation
@ When the temperature near the ceiling reaches the
setting temperature, Air Circulation Mode operation
commences at Low airflow volume. It stops when
the temperature drops to 2°C below the setting
temperature.
@ Sleep Mode operation is not possible during Air
Circulation Mode operation.
Setting
temperature
Sleep Mode operation starts
Approx. 0.5°C increase
Cancel
Press the(Sleep) button once more. (The sleep indica-
tion lamp on the main unit will switch off.)
Sleep Mode operation
@ When the room temperature reaches the setting
temperature, the airflow volume will changeto Low.
@ When using together with the timer, the timer has
priority. (ON-TIMER only)
@ Sleep Mode operation time is 8 hours.
After approx. 8 hours
Stops autona tically
After approx. 1 hour
Approx. 0.5°C increase
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<Cautions for use>
[After returning home or taking a bath]
direction operation
Always use the remote control to adjust the vertical
airflow direction. Moving the vertical airflow direc-
tion louver by hand could cause operation errors. If
this occurs, set the power switch to “O” (OFF) and
then back to “I” (ON) so that the louver returns to
the correct position.
While air conditioner operation is stopped, the
vertical airflow direction louver will close the air
outlet vent automatically.
Airflow Direction Adjustment | J | UT
Manual airflow direction operation
Press the (Airflow Direction Manual Control
button continuously.
¢ The vertical airflow direction louver will move up
and down. Release the button when the louver is
at the desired position.
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manual airflow direction operation
¢ (Cooling and Soft Dry
— from horizontal
to 30° downward
During Cooling and Soft Dry operation, donot
direct the vertical airflow louvers downwari for
hours. If operation continues in this way, ar-
densation may form on the louvers and the air
outlet vent, which may cause dripping.

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Automatic airflow direction operation When you wish to direct air throughout
the room
Press the {Airflow Direction Auto Control} button.
e When release the automatic airflow direction Adjust the horizontal airflow direction
operation,
press
the
(Airflow
Direction
Manual
louver
directly
by
hand.
Control)
button.
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automatic
airflow
direction
operation
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During
Cooling
and
Soft
Dry
operation,
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the
louvers
will
automatically
swing
up
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and
down.
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(from horizontal to 30° downward)
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done
manually.
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