Panasonic CS-C125KR User manual

F563245
Room Air Conditioner
Indoor Outdoor
Model CS-C75KR Model CU-C75KR
CS-C95KR CU-C95KR
CS-C125KR CU-C125KR
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Before using your air-conditioner, please
read this operating instructions carefully
and keep it for future reference.

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CONTENTS
:FEATURES....................................................................... 3
:SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................... 4 – 6
●Installation Precautions
●Operation Precautions
:NAME OF EACH PART ........................................... 7 – 10
●Indoor Unit
■When the front panel is opened
●Outdoor Unit
●Accessories
●Remote Control
■When the remote control is opened
■How to use the remote control
■When the back cover is opened
:PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION ............... 11 – 12
●Indoor unit
●Remote Control
■Inserting batteries
■Setting the clock
■About the batteries
:HOW TO OPERATE............................................... 13 – 14
●Automatic • Cooling • Soft Dry • Fan
■Operation details
●Adjusting Airflow Direction and Fan Speed
■Operation details
:SETTING THE TIMER ............................................ 15 – 16
●Recommended Setting of Timer
:CONVENIENCE OPERATION ............................... 17 – 18
●Sleep Mode
■Operation details
●Economy or Powerful Mode
■Operation details
1
Before use
2
How to use

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If necessary :CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................. 19 – 22
●Cleaning the Indoor Unit and Remote Control
●Cleaning the Air Filter
●Cleaning the Front Panel
■Removing the front panel
■Fixing the front panel
■Cleaning the front panel
●Replacing the Air Purifying Filters
■Removing the air purifying filters
■Reinstalling the air purifying filters
●Pre-season Inspection
●When the Air Conditioner is Not Used for an Extended
Period of Time
●Recommended Inspection
:TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 23 – 24
●Normal Operation
●Abnormal Operation
●Call the Dealer Immediately
:HELPFUL INFORMATIONS........................................... 25
:ENERGY SAVING AND OPERATION HINTS............... 26

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FEATURES
●SELF-ILLUMINATING BUTTON
For your convenience to operate in the dark.
(Refer page 9)
●AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Selects the optimum mode. (Refer page 13)
●SLEEP MODE
Prevent the room from getting too hot or too cold
while you are sleeping. (Refer page 17)
●ECONOMY MODE
To reduce electrical power consumption.
(Refer page 18)
●POWERFUL MODE
Reaches the desired room temperature quickly.
(Refer page 18)
●REMOVABLE FRONT PANEL
For quick and easy cleaning (washable).
(Refer page 20)
●CATECHIN AIR PURIFYING FILTER
Filter that can trap dust, tobacco smoke and tiny
particles in the room. It can also prevent the
growth of bacteria and viruses trapped in this
filter. (Refer page 21)
●DEODORIZING FILTER
Used to remove unpleasant odours and
deodorize the air in the room. (Refer page 21)
●AUTO RESTART CONTROL
Automatically restart the unit after power failure.
(Refer page 25)
Note:
Before using your air-conditioner, please read
this operating instructions carefully and keep it
for future reference.
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Room
Air Conditioner.

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■Do not install, remove and reinstall the unit yourself.
Improper installation will cause leakage, electric shock or fire. Please engage an authorized dealer or specialist for
the installation work.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before operating, please read the following“Safety Precautions”carefully.
To prevent personal injury, injury to others and property damage, the following instructions must be followed.
■Incorrect operation due to failure to follow instructions will cause harm or damage, the seriousness of which is
classified as follows :
■The instructions to be followed are classified by the following symbols :
!Warning
!Caution
This symbol (with a white background) denotes
an action that is PROHIBITED.
OFF
These symbols (with a black background)
denote actions that are COMPULSORY.
!Warning
This sign warns of death or serious injury.
!Caution
This sign warns of damage to property.
■This room air conditioner must be earthed.
Improper grounding could cause electric
shock.
■Do not install the unit in a place where there
may be explosive gas leaks.
Gas leaks near the unit could cause
fires.
■Ensure that the drainage piping is
connected properly.
Otherwise, water will leak out.
●Installation Precautions

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Do not share outlet.
POWER
ECONOMY POWERFUL
SLEEPTIMER
!Warning
This sign warns of death or
serious injury.
Do not insert plug to operate
the unit. Do not pull out plug
to stop the unit.
Plug in properly.
Do not operate with wet
hands.
●Operation Precautions
Use specified power cord.
Do not damage or modify the
power cord.
If abnormal condition (burnt smell, etc) occurs, switch off
and unplug the power supply.
OFF
Do not repair by yourself.
Do not exposed directly to cool air
for a long period.
Do not insert finger or other objects into the indoor or
outdoor units.

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POWER
ECONOMYPOWERFUL
SLEEP TIMER
Do not wash the unit with water.
Do not use for other purpose such as preservation or etc.
Do not use any combustible equipment at
airflow direction.
Do not sit or place anything on the outdoor unit.
Ventilate the room regularly.
Pay attention as to whether the installation rack is
damaged due to long period of usage.
!Caution
This sign warns of injury.
Do not pull the cord to disconnect the plug.
Switch off the power supply if the unit is not
used for a long period.
OFF
Switch off the power supply before cleaning it.

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NAME OF EACH PART
●Indoor Unit
Air Intake Vent
Power Supply Cord
Panel Opener
Signal Receptor
Operation Indicators
●POWER : Green
●SLEEP : Orange
●TIMER : Orange
Air Outlet Vent
Vertical Airflow Direction Louver
Horizontal Airflow Direction
Louver (Manually adjusted)
Economy/Powerful Indicators
Economy - Green
Powerful - Orange POWER
ECONOMY POWERFUL
SLEEP TIMER
POWER
ECONOMY POWERFUL
SLEEP TIMER
Front Panel
■When the front panel is opened
Front Panel
Air Filters
Auto Operation Button
Tab for Front Panel
POWER
ECONOMY POWERFUL
SLEEP TIMER
Air Purifying Filter

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POWERFUL
TEMP
OFF/ON
COOL
AUTO
Two RO3 (AAA) dry-cell batteries or
equivalent Air Purifying Filters
(Catechin Air Purifying Filters and
Deodorizing Filters)
Remote Control Remote Control Holder
●Outdoor Unit
●Accessories
Connecting cable
Piping
Air Intake Vents
Air Outlet Vents
(Side)
(Rear)
Ground Terminal (Inside Cover)
Drain Hose

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AIR SWING
TIMER
CLOCK
1
2
3
FAN
COOL
LO
HI
DRY
AUTO
AUTO
ON
AUTO FAN
AIR
SWING
AM PM
OFF
AM PM
MODE
ECONOMY
FAN SPEED
AUTO
MANUAL
ON OFF
SET
CANCEL
SLEEP
Room Temperature
Setting Button
(self-illuminating Button)
OFF/ON Button
(self-illuminating Button)
Powerful Mode Operation Button
Operation Display
Signal Transmitter
■When the remote control cover is opened
Timer Set Button
ON-TIMER Button
OFF-TIMER Button
Timer Cancellation Button
Sleep Mode Operation Button
Manual Airflow Direction
Selection Button
Time-Setting Button
Operation Display
Economy Mode Operation
Button
Clock Button
Auto Airflow Direction Button
Operation Mode Selection Button
●Remote Control
Fan Speed Selection Button
POWERFUL
TEMP
OFF/ON
COOL
AUTO

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■When the back cover is opened
■How to use the remote control
• Maximum distance : 10 m
• Make sure it is not obstructed.
OPEN
Notes
• Do not throw or drop
• Do not get it wet
• Certain type of flourescent lamps may affect
signal reception. Consult your dealer.
Signal receptor
• Signal received sound.
One short beep or one long beep.
Reset points
• short to clear the
memory
• Aim at the signal receptor.
POWER
ECONOMY POWERFUL
SLEEP TIMER

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PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION
!Warning
■Ensure the power plug is securely inserted.
A loose plug may cause a fire or an electric shock.
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Insert the air filters
4
Insert the air purifying filters
6
Close the front panel
■Notes
DBT: Dry Bulb Temp
WBT: Wet Bulb Temp
Maximum Temperature
Minimum Temperature
DBT
32
16
WBT
23
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DBT
43
16
WBT
26
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Indoor Outdoor
(Unit in °C)
Use under the following conditions
●Indoor Unit
1Connect the power
supply cord to an
independent power
supply.
3Remove the air filters
2Open the front panel
POWER
ECONOMY POWERFUL
SLEEP TIMER
• If the unit is not going to be used for an extended
period of time, turn off the main Power supply. If it
is left at the ON position, approximately 2.5 W of
electricity will be used even if the indoor unit has
been turned off with the remote control.
• If operation is stopped, then restart immediately,
the unit will resume operation only after 3 minutes.

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1Press the clock button
2Press to set the current time
Press continuously for fast forwarding.
Press continuously for fast reversing.
3Press the clock button
• Can be used for approximately one year.
Observe the following when replacing the batteries
• Replace with new batteries of the same type .
• Do not use rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd).
• Remove the batteries if the unit is not going to be
used for a long period.
←lights up
PM
PM
1
OPEN
Slide the cover to open
.
2Be sure the directions are correct
• Open the remote control
cover and confirm the
display 12:00 PM
is flashing.
PM
■Setting the clock
■About the batteries
*Set the current time (Clock) immediately to prevent battery exhaustion.
←flashes
←lights up
←lights up
●Remote Control
■Inserting batteries
AIR SWING
TIMER
CLOCK
1
2
3
COOL
PM
MODE
ECONOMY
FAN SPEED
AUTO
MANUAL
ON OFF
SET
CANCEL
SLEEP
OPEN

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AIR SWING
TIMER
CLOCK
1
2
3
COOL
MODE
ECONOMY
FAN SPEED
AUTO
MANUAL
ON OFF
CANCEL
SLEEP
SET
POWERFUL
OFF/ON
COOL
TEMP
HOWTO OPERATE
●Automatic, Cooling, Soft Dry, Fan
1Press to select the desired operation mode
When pressed, the display changes in this order.
2Press to start the operation
POWER indicator LED (Green) on indoor unit will
light up. Press once more to stop operation.
3Press to select room temperature
• aAutomatic Operation
Display
- Operation with 2°C higher than
standard temperature.
- Operation with standard temperature.
- Operation with 2°C lower than standard
temperature.
•Cooling, Soft Dry operation
Press to increase temperature by 1°C.
Press to decrease temperature by 1°C.
– The temperature can be set between 16°C and
30°C.
– Recommended temperature
For Cooling : 26°C - 28°C
For Soft Dry: 1°C - 2°C
lower than room temperature.
Display
Close the Cover
a
FAN
DRY
COOL
HI
AUTO
AUTO
LO
AUTO
a – Automatic Operation
• Once the Automatic Operation is selected, the indoor
temperature sensor operates automatically to select the
desired operation mode with Cooling or Soft Dry.
• After the operation mode have been selected, the mode
does not change.
• Temperature is not displayed on remote control during
Auto mode operation
– Soft Dry Operation
• A very gentle Cooling Operation. Consisting primarily
of dehumidifying. It does not lower the room
temperature.
• During Soft Dry operation, the indoor fan operates at
Low fan speed.
■Operation details
COOLING
SOFT DRY
25°C
22°C
Operation Standard temperature
TEMPERATURE
23°C
Cooling Operation
• To set room temperature to your preference of cooling
comfort.
Setting
temperature
Soft Dry operation with 10 mins.
ON and 6 mins. OFF alternately.
Switch to Soft Dry when setting temperature is reached.
Cooling
Operation
DRY
COOL
COOL DRY

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●Adjusting Airflow Direction And Fan Speed
■Operation details
– Air Circulation Operation
• When the room temperature reaches the setting
temperature, operation commences at Low airflow
volume. It stops when the room temperature drops to 2°C
below the setting temperature.
(It is useful when using a heater).
Automatic Airflow Volume
• The speed of the Indoor fan is adjusted automatically
according to the operation. The Indoor fan stops
occasionally during cooling operation. *Five stages of adjustments can be
made in this range.
Louver adjustment range
Press to select Fan speed
• The display changes in this order
Automatic Low Medium High
Selecting Vertical Airflow Direction
Press AUTO,
•The louver swing up and
down automatically.
•To stop this operation, press
MANUAL button.
Press MANUAL
• Manual selection of Vertical Airflow Direction
Louver.
• The display changes in this order,
Horizontal Airflow Direction
• Adjust it manually.
POWER
ECONOMY POWERFUL
SLEEP TIMER
POWER
ECONOMYPOWERFUL
SLEEP TIMER
AIR SWING
TIMER
CLOCK
1
2
3
COOL
AUTO FAN
MODE
ECONOMY
FAN SPEED
AUTO
MANUAL
ON OFF
SET
CANCEL
SLEEP
Air Circulation
POWER
ECONOMYPOWERFUL
SLEEP TIMER
Cooling
Soft Dry
FAN

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AIR SWING
TIMER
CLOCK
1
2
3
COOL
ON
AM
MODE
ECONOMY
FAN SPEED
AUTO
MANUAL
ON OFF
SET
CANCEL
SLEEP
SETTINGTHETIMER
4To set the OFF-TIMER
Press the OFF-TIMER then follow
steps 2 and 3 as above.
1Press ON-TIMER
Flashes →
Example: Set the ON-TIMER to 7:00AM
2Press to set the time
Increase by 10 minutes
Decrease by 10 minutes
*Press continuously for quick setting.
Ensure that the current time is correct before setting the timer. The timer cannot be set if the time display is
flashing.
AMON
■Timer Cancellation Button
(To cancel the Timer)
Press the ON-TIMER or OFF-TIMER then press
CANCEL.
*The timer indicator on the indoor unit will go off.
■To change the setting time, follow the
above steps.
Timer details
AMON
• When the ON-Timer is set, operation will start
before the actual set time. This is to allow the
room temperature to reach the setting temperature
by the setting time (maximum of 15 minutes in
advance).
3Press SET
Lights up →
*The timer indicator (orange) on
the indoor unit will light up.
• Once the ON-Timer is set, operation will start
at the setting time everyday.

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●Recommended Setting ofTimer
■When you sleep
• Set the time at which you will go to sleep with the
OFF-TIMER. This prevent wastage of electricity.
■When you wake up
• Set the time at which you will wake up with the
ON-TIMER. You can start the new day at a
comfortable temperature.
Note:
(The above is an example of how you can used the
OFF-TIMER and ON-TIMER mode. However it is
recommended to use the sleep mode function for
sleeping)
■When going out
• Set the time at which you will go out with the
OFF-TIMER. Set the time at which you will come
back with the ON-TIMER.
• This will prevent the air conditioner from being left
on while you are out, and the temperature will be
pleasant when you return.
■When you return
• Set the time at which you will return with the ON-
TIMER.
• This will make the temperature pleasant when you
return, and it will prevent the air conditioner from
being left on.
Timer details
• The current time is not displayed when the timers
are set.
Good Night!
RING...
RING...
Good
Morning!
Not at
Home
Bye
Hi! I’m home
• When both timers are used together, the TIMER
LED on the indoor unit remains lit even if the
operation is stopped by the OFF-TIMER.

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CONVENIENCE OPERATION
■To set the sleep mode, press SLEEP.
*The sleep indicator on the indoor unit
will light up.
■To cancel the sleep mode, press once
more.
AIR SWING
TIMER
CLOCK
1
2
3
COOL
MODE
ECONOMY
FAN SPEED
AUTO
MANUAL
ON OFF
SET
CANCEL
SLEEP
• When the room temperature reaches the setting
temperature, the airflow volume will automatically
change to low.
• Sleep Mode Operation time is 8 hours.
• When used together with the timer, the timer has
priority.
• Cooling or Soft Dry Operation for sleep mode
movement will start to avoid overcooling.
■Operation details
This is to obtain a comfortable room temperature while sleeping.
●Sleep Mode
Time
Approx. 0.5°C increase.
Setting temperature
Temperature
Sleep Operation button
is pressed.
Sleep shift operation starts.
0-1 hour
1 hour
Approx. 0.5°C increase. Approx. 8 hours
after sleep shift
operation starts,
stops automatically.

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AIR SWING
TIMER
CLOCK
1
2
3
COOL
MODE
ECONOMY
FAN SPEED
AUTO
MANUAL
ON OFF
SET
CANCEL
SLEEP
POWERFUL
OFF/ON
●Economy or Powerful Mode
■Operation details
Cover is
closed
Economy operation Powerful operation
Cooling/Soft Dry
Airflow volume
Super High
Airflow volume
Low (on and off)
Economy Mode
To save electrical power consumption.
However, please use this mode when the room
have reached your desired temperature.
• Press ECONOMY
*Economy indicator (Green) on indoor unit
lights up.
• Press once more to cancel this operation.
Powerful Mode
To obtain the setting temperature quickly.
• Press POWERFUL
*Powerful indicator (Orange) on indoor unit
lights up.
*Powerful mode will operate for 15 minutes
only.
• To cancel this operation, press once more.
Temperature
3°C lower than set
temp.
Temperature
0.5°C higher than set
temp.
*• The changes of the temperature and airflow volume are automatic.
• The remote control display remain unchanged.
• If sleep button or operation mode button is pressed, economy or powerful operation is cancelled.
• During -Air circulation operation, the powerful and economy operation are not available.
• During Economy mode, indoor fan operates on and off at Low speed.
Economy and Powerful operation cannot be selected simultaneously.
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5Let it dry and reinstall it.
Be sure the “FRONT” mark is facing you.
*Damaged air filter.
Consult the nearest authorized dealer.
Part No.: CWD00240.
• Do not clean using benzene, thinner, scouring powder or cloths
soaked in caustic chemicals.
2Remove dirt using a
vacuum cleaner.
3Wash back of the air filter
with water.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
●Cleaning the Air Filter
Switch OFF and unplug the power cord before
cleaning the air conditioner.
! Caution
4If badly soiled, wash it
with soap or a mild
household detergent.
●Cleaning the Indoor Unit and Remote Control
• Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
• Do not clean with water hotter than 40°C or with
polishing fluids.
• The front panel can be removed and cleaned with
water.
1Open the front grille and remove the two air
filters. Hold the tab, lift up slightly then pull down.
T
h
i
n
n
e
r
Benzene
POWER
ECONOMY POWERFUL
SLEEP TIMER
(Recommendation:- If the unit is operated in a dusty environment, clean the filters every two weeks,
continuous use of this dirty filters will reduce cooling efficiency)