Panasonic CS-F24DD1E5 User manual

Operating Instructions
Air Conditioner
Indoor Unit
CS-F24DD1E5 CS-F43DD1E5
CS-F28DD1E5 CS-F50DD1E5
CS-F34DD1E5
Outdoor Unit
Inverter Model
(HBE5 Series) (DBE5, DBE8 Series)
CU-YL24HBE5 CU-L24DBE5
CU-YL28HBE5 CU-L28DBE5
CU-YL34HBE5 CU-L34DBE5
CU-YL43HBE5 CU-L43DBE5
(GBE5 Series) CU-L50DBE8
CU-YL24GBE5
CU-YL28GBE5
CU-YL34GBE5
CU-YL43GBE5
Heat-pump Model
CU-B24DBE5 CU-B28DBE8
CU-B28DBE5 CU-B34DBE8
CU-B34DBE5 CU-B43DBE8
CU-B50DBE8
Cooling Model
CU-J24DBE5 CU-J24DBE8
CU-J28DBE5 CU-J28DBE8
CU-J34DBE5 CU-J34DBE8
CU-J43DBE8
CU-J50DBE8
P07-T10130
QUICK GUIDE
QUICK GUIDE
Before operating the unit, read these operating
instructions thoroughly and keep them for future
reference.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Air
Air
outlet
outlet
Air inlet
Air inlet
Air inlet
Air inlet
DEFINITION
The instructions to be followed are classified by the following symbols:
This symbol denotes an action
that is PROHIBITED.
These symbols denote actions
that are COMPULSORY.
To prevent personal injury, injury to others, or property damage, please observe the following.
Incorrect operation due to failure to follow instructions may cause harm or damage, the seriousness of which is classified as below:
Warning
This sign warns of death or serious injury.
Caution
This sign warns of
injury or damage
to property.
Power Supply
• Do not share the same power outlet with
other equipment.
• Do not modify power cords.
• Do not use extension cords.
• Do not operate with wet hands.
• Use the specified supply cord.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
• This equipment must be earthed and
strongly recommended to be installed
with Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker
(ELCB) or Residual Current Device
(RCD). Otherwise, it may cause electrical
shock or fire in case of malfunction.
• In case of emergency or abnormal
conditions (burnt smell, etc), turn off the
power supply, and consult your nearest
dealer.
Indoor Unit
• Do not install the unit in a
potentially explosive atmosphere.
• Do not wash the unit with water,
benzene, thinner or scouring
powder.
• Do not use for other purposes
such as preservation of food.
• Do not use any combustible
equipment in front of the airflow
outlet.
• Do not expose directly to cold air
for a long period.
• Ensure that the drainage pipe is
connected properly. Otherwise,
leakage may occur.
• Aerate the room regularly.
Power Supply
• Switch off the power supply before
cleaning or servicing.
• Turn off the power supply if the
unit is not used for a long period
of time.
• This air conditioner is equipped
with a built-in surge protective
device. However, in order
to further protect your air
conditioner from being damaged
by abnormally strong lightning
activity, you may want to
disconnect it from the power
supply. Do not touch the air
conditioner during lightning, it may
cause electric shock.
Outdoor Unit
• Do not sit or step on the unit, you
may fall down accidentally.
• Do not touch the sharp aluminum
fin, sharp parts may cause injury.
• Ensure that the drainage pipe is
connected properly. Otherwise,
leakage may occur.
• After long periods of use, make
sure the installation rack is not
damaged.
Outdoor Unit
• Do not insert your fingers or other objects
into the unit, sharp parts may cause
injury.
Indoor Unit
• Do not install, remove and reinstall the unit by yourself; improper
installation will cause leakage, electric shock or fire. Please consult
an authorized dealer or specialist for the installation work.
• Do not insert your fingers or other objects into the unit.
• Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself.
Remote
Remote
Control
Control
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REGULATORY INFORMATIONREGULATORY INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing
Air Conditioner
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2
REGULATORY INFORMATION
3
PRODUCT OVERVIEW &
OPERATIONS
(WIRED REMOTE CONTROL)
4~6
CARE & CLEANING
7
TROUBLESHOOTING
8~9
QUICK GUIDE
BACK COVER
OPERATION CONDITION
OPERATION CONDITION
NOTE :
NOTE :
The illustrations in this manual are
for explanation purposes only and
may differ from the actual unit. It is
subjected to change without notice
for future improvement.
Use this air conditioner under the following temperature range
Model Temperature (°C) Indoor Outdoor
Inverter
(GBE5, DBE5,
DBE8 Series)
COOLING Maximum 32 43
Minimum 21 -15*
HEATING Maximum 27 24
Minimum 16 -20
Heat-pump
COOLING Maximum 32 43
Minimum 21 -10**
HEATING Maximum 27 24
Minimum 16 -10
Cooling COOLING Maximum 32 43
Minimum 21 -10**
NOTICE: This unit is still able to operate as a cooler with outdoor temperature as low as
-15°C*/ -10°C** in a non-living room, such as a computer room, with a room
temperature of 21°C or above, and room humidity up to 45%.
(CU-YL24HBE5, CU-YL28HBE5, CU-YL34HBE5, CU-YL43HBE5)
Temperature (°C) Indoor Outdoor
COOLING Maximum 32 43
Minimum 21 -5
HEATING Maximum 27 24
Minimum 16 -15
NOTICE: This unit is still able to operate as a cooler with outdoor temperature as low
as -5°C in a non-living room, such as a computer room, with a room
temperature of 21°C or above, and room humidity up to 45%.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the
requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.
Pb
• Do not switch ON the unit when waxing the floor. After waxing, aerate the room properly before operating the unit.
• Do not install the unit in oily and smoky areas.
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CHECK ODOUR WASH VENTILATION TEST RUN FILTER RESET
TEMP/
A/C No.
UP
DOWN
MODE
SELECT
SET
CANCEL
OFF /ON
TIMER/CLOCK
AIR SWING
ECONOMY
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO 123
FAN SPEED
AIR SWING
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
ON
UP
DOWN
FAN
SPEED
AUTO
MODE
MANUAL
CZ-RD513C
4
Remote Control Preparation
1Press
S
ELECT
2Press to set day
3Confirm
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the current time.
• For normal operation, the
VENTILATION
and
TEST RUN
buttons are not in use.
3
1
2
OFF /ON
TO TURN ON OR OFF THE UNIT
UP
DOWN
TO SET TEMPERATURE
• Selection range: 16°C ~ 31°C.
MODE
TO SELECT OPERATION MODE
AUTO mode - For your convenience
• Unit selects operation mode according to temperature
setting, outdoor and room temperature.
HEAT mode - To enjoy warm air
• Unit takes a while to warm up.
(Applicable for Inverter / Heat-pump Model)
FAN mode - To enables air circulation in the room
COOL mode - To enjoy cool air
DRY mode - To dehumidify the environment
• Unit operates at low fan speed to give a gentle cooling
operation.
• During soft dry operation, the indoor fan operates at a
low fan speed.
• The louvers movement might not align with the remote
control display.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW & OPERATIONS
(WIRED REMOTE CONTROL)
PRODUCT OVERVIEW & OPERATIONS
(WIRED REMOTE CONTROL)
Air inlet
Air outlet
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TO SET DAILY TIMER
TO SET DAILY TIMER
• To turn ON or OFF the unit at a preset time.
12
MODE SELECT
Enter daily timer mode. Select ON or OFF timer.
34
UP
DOWN
SET
Set the time. Confirm.
• To cancel ON or OFF timer, press
CANCEL
.
• When ON timer is set, the unit may start early before
the actual set time in order to achieve the desired
temperature on time.
• Timer operation is based on the clock set in the remote
control and repeats daily once set. For clock setting,
please refer to Remote Control preparation.
• The timer closest to the current time will be activated
first.
• If timer is cancelled manually, you can restore the
previous setting by pressing
SET
.
• If the main power is switched off for an hour or more,
the clock and timer will need to be set again.
FAN
SPEED
TO SELECT FAN SPEED (3 OPTIONS)
LO MEDAUTO HI
• For AUTO, the indoor fan speed is automatically
adjusted according to the operation mode.
• If the operation mode is set to Fan, the fan speed will
be fixed at MED regardless of the temperature setting.
ECONOMY
TO REDUCE POWER CONSUMPTION
• Recommend to use when desired room temperature is
reached.
• Economy operation can be activated in all modes and
can be cancelled by pressing the respective button
again.
ODOUR WASH
ODOUR REMOVING
• Applicable for all models.
• Helps to remove unpleasant odour from the
surrounding area during operation.
• To enable the odour removing function, press the
ODOUR WASH
once.
• To cancel, press the respective button again.
ODOUR CLEAR
• Applicable for Inverter model only.
• To remove odour and minimize the growth of odour
causing moulds in the air conditioner’s interior section.
• To enable this function, press the
ODOUR WASH
for more than
3 seconds.
• The unit will automatically perform Fan and Heating
modes for approximately 20 minutes and then stops
automatically.
• Recommended to open the windows during this
operation.
HINTS
HINTS
• Set the temperature 1°C higher in cool mode or 2°C
lower in heat mode than the desired temperature to
achieve a 10% power saving.
• Use curtains to screen off sunlight and outdoor heat to
reduce power consumption during cool mode.
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• Weekly timer is only applicable for wired remote
control, press
MODE
for 3 seconds to select daily
timer or weekly timer.
• Daily timer and weekly timer could not be set at the
same time.
• Promotes energy saving by allowing you to set up to
6 timers in any given day.
• Same timer program cannot be set on the same day.
Check Timer
Modify Or Add Timer
• Perform check timer operation to select the day.
Repeat steps 4 to 8 to modify existing timer program,
or add any new timer program.
Cancel Timer
• Perform the step below to cancel the timer program
for a particular day.
6
ON
OFF
TIMER
1
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
23456
4. Press to cancel the
timer set.
Will light up if Timer
operation is selected
6 different programs can
be set in a day (1 ~ 6)
Time to be
selected (Interval
10 minutes)
ON-Timer. To automatically switch “ON” the unit.
OFF-Timer. To automatically
switch “OFF” the unit.
Day to be selected
Indicate the
selected day
CHECK ODOUR WASH VENTILATION TEST RUN FILTER RESET
TEMP/
A/C No.
UP
DOWN
MODE
SELECT
SET
CANCEL
OFF /ON
TIMER/CLOCK
AIR SWING
ECONOMY
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO 1 23
FAN SPEED
AIR SWING
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
ON
UP
DOWN
FAN
SPEED
AUTO
MODE
MANUAL
CZ-RD513C
CHECK ODOUR WASH VE
MODE
SELECT
SET
CANCEL
OFF /O
TIMER/CLOCK
ECONOMY
UP
DOWN
CZ-RD513C
MODE
SELECT
SET
CANCEL
TIMER/CLOCK
ECONOMY
UP
DOWN
MODE
SELECT
SET
CANCEL
TIMER/CLOCK
ECONOMY
UP
DOWN
TO SET WEEKLY TIMER
TO SET WEEKLY TIMER
Change Display
1. Press
MODE
for 3 seconds to change the display to
weekly timer.
Select days to run timer
2. Press
SELECT
to enter day setting.
3. Press to select your desired day.
The selected day will be highlighted with .
Press
SET
to deselect or select mark.
Repeat this step includes other day.
Select ON/OFF Timer
4. Press
SELECT
to enter Timer 1.
5. Press to choose ON or OFF.
6. Press
SET
to confirm the selection.
Select Timer
7. Press to select your desired time.
If you want to set together with your desired
temperature, press
UP
DOWN
to select the temperature.
8. Press
SET
to confirm the setting.
• Repeat steps 5 to 8 to set Timer 2 to 6, or press
CANCEL
to cancel the related timers.
Disable Weekly Timer
• To disable weekly timer setting, press
MODE
, then
press
CANCEL
.
Enable Weekly Timer
• To enable previous weekly timer setting, press
MODE
,
then press
SET
.
OPERATION DETAILS
OPERATION DETAILS
1. Enter timer mode.
2. Select the day.
3. The display will show the program for each of the
selected day.
1. Enter timer mode.
2. Select the day.
3. Press to enter day
setting.
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CARE & CLEANINGCARE & CLEANING
•Switch off the power supply before cleaning.
•Do not touch the aluminium fin, sharp parts may cause injury.
CAUTION
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
• Please consult your nearest dealer for any suction or discharge air grille (optional parts) cleaning.
• Do not use benzene, thinner or scouring powder.
• Use only soap ( pH7) or neutral household detergent.
• Do not use water hotter than 40°C.
Air Filter Maintenance
Cleaning is needed when:
Cleaning is needed when:
AUTO FAN
COOL DRY
FILTER
RESET
AUTO
AUTO 123
FAN SPEED
AIR SWING
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
ON
“FILTER RESET” appears on the remote control
display.
• Please consult your nearest dealer for any air filter maintenance or
cleaning.
• After the air filter is cleaned, press
FILTER RESET
to reset.
FOR SEASONAL INSPECTION AFTER EXTENDED NON-USE
FOR SEASONAL INSPECTION AFTER EXTENDED NON-USE
• No obstruction at air inlet and air outlet vents.
• These units are mounted inside the ceiling. It uses external air intake vent and air outlet vent to operate. Please consult
your nearest dealer for seasonal inspection.
FOR EXTENDED NON-USE
FOR EXTENDED NON-USE
• Activate heat mode for 2~3 hours to remove moisture left in the internal parts thoroughly.
• Turn off the power supply.
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TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Symptom
Cause
Cause
Mist emerges from indoor unit. • Condensation effect due to cooling process.
Water flowing sound during operation. • Refrigerant flow inside the unit.
The room has a peculiar odour. • This may due to damp smell emitted by the wall, carpet, furniture or
clothing.
Indoor fan stops occasionally during automatic
fan speed setting.
• This helps to remove the surrounding odours.
Operation is delayed a few minutes after
restart.
• The delay is a protection to the unit’s compressor.
Outdoor unit emits water/steam. • Condensation or evaporation occurs on pipes.
Indoor fan stops occasionally during heating
operation.
• To avoid unintended cooling effect.
Cracking sound can be heard during
operation.
• Changes of temperature cause the expansion/contraction of the unit.
Unit switch to FAN operation and air become
humid.
• This happens when the room temperature reaches the set temperature,
operation switches to FAN mode and the humidity increase.
Outdoor unit emits noise during heating
operation.
• This is due to changes inflow of refrigerant gas when operation stops
and starts.
Operation does not stop immediately after
pressed the OFF/ON button.
• Discharging heat is in process. Operation will stops automatically after
approximately 60 seconds.
Operation stops occasionally. (“DEFROST”
appears on the remote control display)
• The unit is in defrosting mode, and the melted frost is drained from the
outdoor unit.
Airflow does not start immediately after
operation is started. (“PRE HEAT” appears on
the remote control display)
• The unit is warming up to provide warm air.
Operation starts after power resumes. • Auto restart is in function and operates under previous setting.
During dry mode, cold air blow out. • The unit is running cooling operation with low fan speed to dehumidify
the room.
Fan speed change occasionally during heating
mode.
• The room temperature has reached the remote control setting. When the
room temperature drops again, the fan speed will resume to the remote
control settings.
Outdoor unit emits steam during heating
mode.
• This is due to defrost operation happens at the heat exchanger.
The following symptoms do not indicate malfunction.
The following symptoms do not indicate malfunction.
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Symptom
Symptom
Check
Check
Heating/Cooling operation is not working
efficiently.
• Set the temperature correctly.
• Close all doors and windows.
• Clean or replace the filters.
• Clear any obstruction at the air inlet and air outlet vents.
Heating mode cannot be operated. • The unit is forced to operate at cooling mode only in a non-living room,
such as a computer room.
Noisy during operation. • Check if the unit has been installed at an incline or the intake grille is not
closed properly.
The unit does not work. • Check if the circuit breaker is tripped.
• Check if timers have been set.
Check the following before calling for servicing.
Check the following before calling for servicing.
NON SERVICEABLE CRITERIAS
NON SERVICEABLE CRITERIAS
TURN OFF POWER SUPPLY then CALL Authorized Distributor under the following conditions:
• Abnormal noise during operation.
• Water/foreign particles have entered the remote control.
• Water leaks from Indoor unit.
• Circuit breaker switches off frequently.
• Power cord becomes unnaturally warm.
• Switches or buttons are not functioning properly.
• The odour persists even after odour wash operation is used continuously.
If the CHECK indicator flashes on the wired
remote control.
• Turn off the unit.
• Turn on again after 3 minutes.
• If CHECK continues to blink, press
CHECK
for error messages. If problem
persist, please consult your nearest authorized dealer.
“
“
CHECK”
CHECK”
Display on Wired Remote Control.
Display on Wired Remote Control.
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MEMOMEMO
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MEMOMEMO
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QUICK GUIDEQUICK GUIDE
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/
P07-T10130
Printed in China
OSPT0803-00
CHECK ODOUR WASH VENTILATION TEST RUN FILTER RESET
TEMP/
A/C No.
UP
DOWN
MODE
SELECT
SET
CANCEL
OFF /ON
TIMER/CLOCK
AIR SWING
ECONOMY
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO 123
FAN SPEED
AIR SWING
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
ON
UP
DOWN
FAN
SPEED
AUTO
MODE
MANUAL
CZ-RD513C
1
OFF /ON
Start/stop the operation.
2
MODE
Inverter/Heat-pump
model
AUTO HEAT
COOL
DRY FAN
Cooling model
AUTO FAN
DRY COOL
Select the desired mode.
3
UP
DOWN
Select the desired temperature.
WIRED REMOTE CONTROL
WIRED REMOTE CONTROL
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