Panasonic CS-RE9NKE User manual

QUICK GUIDE
Operating Instructions
Air Conditioner
Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit
CS-RE9NKE CU-RE9NKE CS-
RE12NKE CU-RE12NKE CS-
RE15NKE CU-RE15NKE
ENGLISH
Before operating the unit, read these operating instructions
thoroughly and keep them for future reference.
© Panasonic Appliances Air-Conditioning
(Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. 2012. Unauthorized
copying and distribution is a violation of law.
F568363

ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing Panasonic Air Conditioner
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATION CONDITION..................................................................................5
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................8~9
REMOTE CONTROL.....................................................................................10~11
INDOOR UNIT..................................................................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................13
NOTE: The illustrations in this manual are for explanation purposes only and may differ from the actual unit. They are
subjected to change without notice for future improvement.

OPERATION CONDITION
Use this air conditioner under the following temperature range
Temperature (°C)
Indoor
Outdoor
*DBT
*WBT
*DBT
*WBT
COOLING
Maximum
32
23
43
26
Minimum
16
11
16
11
HEATING
Maximum
30
-
24
18
Minimum
16
-
-5
-6
*DBT: Dry bulb temperature
*WBT: Wet bulb temperature
NOTICE: •This model is not suitable for 24 hours non-stopping operation in heating mode below -5°C. When
the outdoor temperature is below -5°C and you use this model out of above conditions, the
outdoor unit might be frozen up and stop operation for protection control.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To prevent personal injury, injury to others, or
property damage, please comply 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.
The instructions to be followed are classified by the following
symbols:
This symbol denotes an action that is PROHIBITED.
These symbols denote an action that is
COMPULSORY.
Indoor
Unit
Air Inlet
Power
Supply
Air Outlet
Remote
Control
Air Inlet
Air Outlet
Outdoor
Unit
WARNING
INDOOR UNIT AND OUTDOOR UNIT
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.
Please consult authorized dealer or specialist to
clean the internal parts, repair, install, remove and
reinstall the unit. Improper installation and handling
will cause leakage, electric shock or fire.
Confirm to authorized dealer or specialist on
usage of specified refrigerant type. Using of
refrigerant other than the specified type may
cause product damage, burst and injury etc.
Do not install the unit in a potentially explosive
or flammable atmosphere. Failure to do so could
result in fire.
Do not insert your fingers or other
objects into the air conditioner
indoor or outdoor unit, rotating parts
may cause injury.
Do not touch the outdoor unit during lightning, it
may cause electric shock.
Do not expose yourself directly to cold air for a
long period to avoid excess cooling.
Do not sit or step on the unit,
you may fall down accidentally.
REMOTE CONTROL
Do not allow infants and small children to
play with the remote control to prevent them
from accidentally swallowing the batteries.
POWER SUPPLY
Do not use modified cord,
joint cord, extension cord or
unspecified cord to prevent
overheat and fire.
To prevent overheating, fire or electric shock:
• Do not share the same power outlet with
other equipment.
• Do not operate with wet hands.
• Do not over bend the power supply cord.
• Do not operate or stop the unit by inserting or
pulling out the power plug.
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WARNING
POWER SUPPLY
If the supply cord is damage, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
It is strongly recommended to be installed
with Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB)
or Residual Current Device (RCD) to
prevent electric shock or fire.
To prevent overheating, fire or electric shock:
• Insert the power plug properly.
• Dust on the power plug should be
periodically wiped with a dry cloth.
Stop using the product if any abnormality/failure
occurs and disconnect the power plug or turn
off the power switch and breaker.
(Risk of smoke/fire/electric shock)
Examples of abnormality/failure
• The ELCB trips frequently.
• Burning smell is observed.
• Abnormal noise or vibration of the unit
is observed.
• Water leaks from the indoor unit.
• Power cord or plug becomes abnormally hot.
• Fan speed cannot be controlled.
• The unit stops running immediately even if it
is switched on for operation.
• The fan does not stop even if the operation
is stopped.
Contact your local dealer immediately
for maintenance/repair.
Replacement or installation of power plugs shall
be performed by authorized/qualifiied personnel
only. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Terminals
wires
colours (IEC Standard)
Red
live
brown
neutral
blue
earth
green-yellow
Wiring colour may vary depending on a
country wiring code’s standard.
This equipment must be earthed to
prevent electric shock or fire.
Prevent electric shock by switching off
the power supply and unplug when:
- Before cleaning or servicing. -
Extended non-use.
- Abnormally strong lightning activity.
CAUTION
INDOOR UNIT AND OUTDOOR UNIT
Do not wash the indoor unit with water,
benzene, thinner or scouring powder to avoid
damage or corrosion at the unit.
Do not use for preservation of precise equipment,
food, animals, plants, artwork or other objects. This
may cause quality deterioration, etc.
Do not use any combustible equipment in front
of the airflow outlet to avoid fire propagate.
Do not expose plants or pet directly to airflow
to avoid injury, etc.
Do not touch the sharp aluminium fin,
sharp parts may cause injury.
Do not switch ON the indoor 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 to
prevent damage to the unit.
Do not dismantle the unit for cleaning purpose
to avoid injury.
Do not step onto unstable bench when
cleaning the unit to avoid injury.
Do not place vase or water container on the
unit. Water may enter the unit and degrade the
insulation. This may cause an electric shock.
Do not open window or door for long time
during COOL mode operation.
Ensure drainage pipe is connected properly and
keep drainage outlet clear of gutters, containers
or does not immersed in water to prevent water
leakage.
After long period of use or use with any
combustible equipment, aerate the room
regularly.
After long period of use, make sure the
installation rack is not deteriorate to prevent the
unit from falling down.
REMOTE CONTROL
Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
It may damage the remote control.
To prevent malfunction or damage of the
remote control:
• Remove the batteries if the unit is not going to
be used for a long period of time.
• New batteries of the same type must be
inserted following the polarity stated.
POWER SUPPLY
Do not pull the cord to disconnect the plug to
prevent electric shock.
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REMOTE CONTROL
Maximum distances: 8m
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QUIET
SELECT
(GREEN)
(ORANGE)
(GREEN)
(RED)
Press the remote control’s button
1 TO TURN ON OR OFF THE UNIT
•Please be aware of the OFF indication on the remote
control display to prevent the unit from
starting/stopping improperly.
2 TO SET TEMPERATURE
•Selection range: 16°C ~ 30°C.
•Operating the unit within the recommended
temperature could induce energy saving.
HEAT mode : 20°C ~ 24°C.
COOL mode : 26°C ~ 28°C.
DRY mode : 1°C ~ 2°C lower than room temperature.
3 TO SELECT OPERATION MODE
AUTO mode - For your convenience
•During operation mode selection the power
indicator blinks.
•Unit selects the operation mode according to the indoor
intake temperature and remote control temperature.
HEAT mode - To enjoy warm air
• In heat mode, it may take a while for the unit to warm up.
The POWER indicator blinks during preheating.
COOL mode - To enjoy cool air
• Use curtains to screen off sunlight and outdoor heat to
reduce power consumption during cool mode.
DRY mode - To dehumidify the environment
• Unit operates at low fan speed to give a gentle cooling
operation.
4TO SELECT FAN SPEED (5 OPTIONS)
FAN SPEED
•For AUTO, the indoor fan speed is automatically
adjusted according to the operation mode.
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5TO ADJUST AIRFLOW DIRECTION
(5 OPTIONS)
AIR SWING
•In COOL mode, if AUTO is set, the louver swing
up/down automatically.
•In HEAT mode, if AUTO is set, the horizontal louver fix
at predetermined position.
6 TO ACHIEVE TEMPERATURE QUICKLY
•This setting enables the desired set temperature to be
reached quickly.
7 TO ENJOY QUIET ENVIRONMENT
•This setting provides a quiet environment by reducing the
airflow noise.
•POWERFUL AND QUIET operations can not be
activated at the same time.
8PRESS TO RESTORE THE REMOTE CONTROL’S
DEFAULT SETTING
9 NOT USED IN NORMAL OPERATIONS
Remote Control display
1
3
4
2
5
7
6
9
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TO SET THE TIMER
(12-HOUR TIMER SETTING)
•When you want the air conditioner to turn ON or
OFF automatically.
DELAY OFF-TIMER
For example, to stop the air conditioner 5 hours later.
1 To select the Delay OFF-TIMER, press
the button once.
2
Press the
button to select the delay hour.
•
The OFF-TIMER can only be set while the air-
conditioner is in operation.
DELAY ON-TIMER
For example, to start the air conditioner 2 hours later.
1 To select the Delay ON-TIMER, press the
button once.
2
Press the
button to select the delay hour.
•
The ON-TIMER can only be set while the air-
conditioner is not in operation.
DELAY OFF AND ON TIMER
For example, to stop the air conditioner 3 hours later
and start 4 hours later.
1 To select the Delay OFF and ON Timer, press the
button twice repeatedly.
2 Press the button to select the delay hour
for OFF Timer.
3 Press the button to select the delay hour
for ON Timer.
•This mode of timer can only be set while the
air-conditioner is in operation.
DELAY ON AND OFF TIMER
For example, to start the air conditioner 7 hours
later and stop 10 hours later.
1 To select the Delay ON and OFF Timer, press the
button twice repeatedly.
2 Press the button to select the delay hour
for ON Timer.
3 Press the button to select the delay hour
for OFF Timer.
•This mode of timer can only be set while the
air-conditioner is not in operation.
TO CONFIRM THE TIMER SETTING
Press the button once to activate the timer
operation which will start when the set time is reached.
TO CANCEL THE TIMER SETTING
Press the button again to cancel the
timer operation.
•The timer indicator of the indoor unit will light up
during the timer operation.
•When ON Timer is set, the unit may start earlier
before the actual set time in order to achieve
the desired temperature on time.
•If you press operation button during the timer
setting operation, timer setting will be cancelled.
•If timer is cancelled manually or due to power
failure, you can restore the timer again by repeating
steps above (once power is resumed).
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INDOOR UNIT
CAUTION
• Switch off the power supply before cleaning.
• Do not touch the aluminium fin, sharp parts may cause injury.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
•Do not use benzene, thinner or scouring powder.
•Use only soap ( pH7) or neutral household detergent.
•Do not use water hotter than 40°C.
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5
6
HINT
• To ensure optimal performance of the unit, cleaning
maintenance have to be carried out at regular intervals.
NOTE
• If chemical cloth is used to wipe the unit, instruction for
the cloth should be followed.
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7
9
3
1 INDOOR UNIT
•Wipe the unit gently with a soft, dry cloth.
2 FRONT PANEL
Remove Front Panel
• Raise and pull to remove the front panel.
• Wash gently and dry.
Close Front Panel
• Press down both ends of the front panel to close it securely.
3 RECEIVER
4 ALUMINIUM FIN
5 HORIZONTAL AIRFLOW DIRECTION LOUVER
• Manually adjustable.
WARNING
Be careful not to insert your fingers into
the unit to avoid injuring by cross-flow fan.
6 VERTICAL AIRFLOW DIRECTION LOUVER
•Do not adjust by hand.
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7 AUTO OFF/ON BUTTON
•Use when remote control is misplaced or malfunction.
Action
Mode
Press once.
Auto
Press and hold until 1 beep is heard,
Cooling
then release.
Press and hold until you hear double
Heating
beep sound, then release.
Press the button to turn off.
8 AIR FILTERS
•Clean the filters regularly.
•Wash/rinse the filters gently with water to avoid
damage to the filter surface.
•Dry the filters thoroughly under the shade, away
from fire or direct sunlight.
•Replace any damage filter.
9 ANTI-BACTERIAL FILTER
Vacuum
• Vacuum the filter whenever necessary.
• Replace the filter every 10 years or replace any
damaged filter.

TROUBLESHOOTING
The following symptoms do not indicate malfunction.
SYMPTOM CAUSE
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Mist emerges from indoor unit.
Water flowing sound during operation.
The room has a peculiar odour.
Indoor fan stops occasionally during automatic fan
speed setting.
Operation is delayed a few minutes after
restart. Outdoor unit emits water/steam.
The unit operates automatically when power is
resumed after a power failure.
Indoor fan stops occasionally during heating operation.
Power indicator blinks before the unit is switched on.
Cracking sound during operation.
►• Condensation effect due to cooling process.
►• Refrigerant flow inside the unit.
►• This may due to damp smell emitted by the wall, carpet,
furniture or clothing.
►• This helps to remove the surrounding odours.
►• The delay is a protection to the unit’s compressor.
►• Condensation or evaporation occurs on pipes.
►• It is the Auto Restart function of the unit. Operation will be
restarted automatically under the previous operation mode
and air flow direction when power is resumed as the
operation is not stopped by remote control.
►• To avoid unintended cooling effect.
►• This is a preliminary step in preparation for the operation
when the ON timer has been set.
►• Changes of temperature cause the expansion/
contraction of the unit.
Check the following before calling for servicing.
SYMPTOM
Heating/Cooling operation is not working efficiently.
Noisy during operation.
Remote control does not work.
(Display is dim or transmission signal is
weak.) The unit does not work.
The unit does not receive the signal from the
remote control.
CHECK
►• 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.
►• Check if the unit has been installed at an incline.
•Close the front panel properly.
►• Insert the batteries correctly.
•Replace weak batteries.
►• Check if the circuit breaker is tripped.
•Check if timers have been set.
►• Make sure the receiver not obstructed.
•Certain fluorescent lights may interfere with signal
transmitter. Please consult authorized dealer.
The unit stops and the timer indicator blinks.
Use remote control to retrieve error code.
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QUIET
POWERFUL
1
Press for 5
A
B
seconds.
SELECT
SET/CANCEL
2Press until you hear
beep sound, then jot
down the error code.
3Press for 5 seconds to
quit checking.
CHECK ERROR RESET RESET
4Turn the unit off and reveal the error code to authorized dealer.
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