Panasonic CS-S9JKUW-1 User manual

F567673
Operating Instructions
Air Conditioner
Model No.
Indoor Unit Single Split
Outdoor Unit
CS-S9JKUW-1 CU-S9JKU-1
CS-S12JKUW-1 CU-S12JKU-1
CS-S18JKU-1 CU-S18JKU-1
CS-S22JKU-1 CU-S22JKU-1
Multi Split
Outdoor Unit
CU-2S18JBU-1
Before operating the unit, read these operating
instructions thoroughly and keep them for future
reference.
QUICK GUIDE
QUICK GUIDE © Panasonic HA Air-Conditioning (M) Sdn. Bhd. 2010.
Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation
of law.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To prevent personal injury, injury to others, or property damage, please
comply with the following.
Incorrect operation due to failure to follow instructions below may cause
harm or damage, the seriousness of which is classified as below:
WARNING
WARNING
This sign warns of death or serious injury.
CAUTION
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 actions that
is COMPULSORY.
WARNING
WARNING
INDOOR UNITAND 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 repair,
install, remove and reinstall the unit. Improper installation
and handling will cause leakage, electric shock or fire.
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.
REMOTE CONTROL
Do not allow infants and small children to play with the
remote control to prevent them from accidentally swallowing
the batteries.
Thank you for purchasing
Panasonic Air Conditioner
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS2~3
MULTI AIR CONDITIONER
SYSTEM 4
INDOOR UNIT 5
REMOTE CONTROL 6~7
TROUBLESHOOTING 8
INFORMATION 9
QUICK GUIDE
BACK COVER
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.
OPERATION CONDITION
OPERATION CONDITION
Use this air conditioner under the following
temperature range
Temperature (˚F) Indoor
*DBT *WBT
COOLING Max. 89.6 73.4
Min. 60.8 51.8
Temperature (˚F) Outdoor
*DBT *WBT
COOLING Max. 109.4 78.8
Min. 60.8 51.8
* DBT: Dry bulb temperature
* WBT: Wet bulb temperature

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CAUTION
CAUTION
INDOOR UNITAND OUTDOOR UNIT
Do not wash the indoor unit with water, benzene,
thinner or scouring powder.
Do not use for other purpose such as
preservation of food.
Do not use any combustible equipment in front of
the airflow outlet to avoid fire.
Do not expose yourself directly to cold air for a
long period.
Do not sit or step on the unit, you may
fall down accidentally.
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.
Ensure drainage pipe is connected properly.
Otherwise, leakage may occur.
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.
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 to prevent
malfunction of the remote control.
Air Inlet
Air Inlet
Air Outlet
Air Outlet
Air Outlet
Air Outlet
Air Inlet
Air Inlet
Air Inlet
Air Inlet
Indoor
Unit
Remote
Control
Outdoor
Unit
Power
Supply
WARNING
WARNING
POWER SUPPLY
Do not use modified cord,
joint cord, extension cord or
unspecified cord to prevent
overheating and fire.
Do not share the same power outlet with other
equipment to prevent overheating and fire.
Do not operate with wet hands to prevent electric
shock.
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.
This equipment must be earthed to prevent
electrical shock or fire.
Prevent electric shock by switching off the power
supply when:
- Before cleaning or servicing.
- Extended non-use.
- Abnormally strong lightning activity.
Stop using the product when 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
Examples of
abnormality/
abnormality/
failure
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 immediately your local dealer
for maintenance/repair.

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MULTI AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Multi Split Outdoor Unit
(CU-2S18JBU-1)
DEFINITION
Multi air conditioner systems save space by letting you connect multiple indoor units to a single outdoor unit.
POWER SUPPLY
POWER SUPPLY
Models Number Time Delay Fuse Rated Volts
Single Split System
CS-S9JKUW-1 / CU-S9JKU-1 15 Amps
208/230V
CS-S12JKUW-1 / CS-S9JKU-1 15 Amps
CS-S18JKU-1 / CU-S18JKU-1 20 Amps
CS-S22JKU-1 / CU-S22JKU-1 25 Amps
Multi Split System
CS-S9JKUW-1, CS-S9JKUW-1 / CU-2S18JBU-1
25 Amps 208/230VCS-S9JKUW-1, CS-S12JKUW-1 / CU-2S18JBU-1
CS-S12JKUW-1, CS-S12JKUW-1 / CU-2S18JBU-1
Living room
Living room
Multi Split Outdoor Unit
Multi Split Outdoor Unit
INDOOR UNIT
INDOOR UNIT
• It is possible to operate the indoor units individually or simultaneously. The operation mode priority is given to the first unit
that turned on.
• During operation, heating and cooling mode could not be activated at the same time for different indoor unit. The power
indicator blinks to indicate the indoor unit is standing by for different operation mode.
Bedroom
Bedroom

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CAUTION
•Switch off the power supply before cleaning.
•Do not touch the aluminium fin, sharp parts may cause injury.
1INDOOR UNIT
• Wipe the unit gently with a soft, dry cloth.
2FRONT 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.
3REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER
4ALUMINIUM FIN
5HORIZONTALAIRFLOW DIRECTION LOUVER
S9JKUW-1, S12JKUW-1
• Manually adjustable.
S18JKU-1, S22JKU-1
• Do not adjust by hand.
6VERTICALAIRFLOW DIRECTION LOUVER
• Do not adjust by hand.
7AUTO OFF/ON BUTTON
• Use when remote control is misplaced or a malfunction
occurs.
Action Mode
Press once. Auto
Press and hold until 1 beep is heard,
then release. Cooling
Press the button to turn off.
8AIR PURIFYING FILTER
Vacuum the air purifying filter.
• It is recommended to clean the filter every 6 months.
• Replace the filter every 3 years or replace any damaged
filter.
Part no.: CZ-SA20P
9AIR FILTERS
• Air filter cleaning is required every two weeks.
• 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 damaged filters.
INDOOR UNIT
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
HINT
HINT
• Do not use benzene, thinner or scouring powder.
• Use only soap ( pH7) or neutral household detergent.
• Do not use water hotter than 104˚F.
• To ensure optimal performance of the unit, cleaning
maintenance has to be carried out at regular intervals.
Dirty unit may cause malfunction and you may see error
code “H99”. Please consult authorized dealer.
2
5
6
7
1
4
3
9
8

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REMOTE CONTROL
4TO SELECT FAN SPEED (5 OPTIONS)
FAN
S
PEED
• For AUTO, the indoor fan speed is automatically adjusted
according to the operation mode.
5TOADJUST VERTICALAIRFLOW DIRECTION
(5 OPTIONS)
AIR SWING
• Keeps the room ventilated.
• In COOL/DRY mode, if AUTO is set, the louver swing
up/down automatically.
6TOADJUST AIRFLOW DIRECTION (5 OPTIONS)
(PAGE 7)
AIR SWING
• Keeps the room ventilated.
• In COOL/DRY mode, if AUTO is set, the louver swing
left/right and up/down automatically.
Maximum distances: 26ft
INDICATOR
POWER (Green)
TIMER (Orange)
QUIET (Orange)
POWERFUL (Orange)
AUTO
COOL
DRY
FAN
SPEED
AIR
SWING
FAN SPEED
AIR SWING
MODE
QUIET
TEMP
OFF/ON
POWERFUL
TIMER
SET
CANCEL
ON
OFF
123
SET CHECK CLOCKRESET
AC RC
3
7
4
5
2
8
9
10
13
11
Remote Control display
1
12
S9JKUW-1, S12JKUW-1
Press the remote control’s button
1TO 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.
2TO SET TEMPERATURE
• Selection range: 60°F ~ 86°F.
• Operating the unit within the recommended temperature
could induce energy saving.
COOL mode : 78˚F ~ 82˚F.
DRY mode : 2˚F ~ 4˚F lower than room temperature.
3TO SELECT OPERATION MODE
AUTO mode - For your convenience
• During operation mode selection the power indicator
blinks.
• Unit selects operation mode every 30 minutes according
to temperature setting, outdoor and room temperature
(For Single Split System).
• Unit selects operation mode every 3 hours according to
temperature setting, outdoor and room temperature (For
Multi Split System).
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.

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S18JKU-1, S22JKU-1
7TO ENJOY QUIET OPERATION
• This operation reduces airflow noise.
8TO REACH TEMPERATURE
QUICKLY
• Single Split System: This operation stops automatically
after 20 minutes.
• Multi Split System: Press the button again or turn OFF the
unit to stop this operation.
9Press and hold for 5 seconds to dim or restore the
unit’s indicator brightness.
10 Press and hold for approximately 10 seconds to
show temperature setting in °C or °F.
11 Press and hold for approximately 5 seconds to show
12-hour (am/pm) or 24-hour time indication.
12 Press to restore the remote control’s default setting.
13 Not used in normal operations.
NOTES
NOTES
QUIET
,
POWERFUL
• Can be activated in all modes and can be cancelled by
pressing the respective button again.
Q
UIET
,
P
O
WERFUL
• Cannot be selected at the same time.
TO SET THE TIMER
TO SET THE TIMER
• To turn ON or OFF the unit at a preset time.
ON
OFF
12
S
ET
Select ON or
OFF timer Set the time Confirm
• To cancel ON or OFF timer, press
O
N
or OFF then
press CANCEL.
• When ON Timer is set, the unit may start earlier (up
to 15 minutes) 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 at
back cover.
• If timer is cancelled manually or due to power failure,
you can restore the previous setting (once power is
resumed) by pressing
SET
.
FAN SPEED
MODE
QUIET
TEMP
OFF/ON
AIR SWING
POWERFUL
TIMER
SET
CANCEL
ON
OFF
123
SET CHECK CLOCKRESE
AC RC
6

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TROUBLESHOOTING
The following symptoms do not indicate malfunction.
The following symptoms do not indicate malfunction.
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 be 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.
Timer indicator is always on. ►• The timer setting repeats daily once set.
Power indicator blinks before the unit is switched on. ►• This is a preliminary step in preparation for the operation
when the ON timer has been set.
Cracking sound during operation. ►• Changes of temperature cause the expansion/contraction
of the unit.
Check the following before calling for servicing.
Check the following before calling for servicing.
SYMPTOM
SYMPTOM
CHECK
CHECK
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.
Noisy during operation. ►• Check if the unit has been installed at an incline.
• Close the front panel properly.
Remote control does not work.
(Display is dim or transmission signal is weak.)
►• Insert the batteries correctly.
• Replace weak batteries.
The unit does not work. ►• Check if the circuit breaker is tripped.
• Check if timers have been set.
The unit does not receive the signal from the remote
control.
►• 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.
TIMER
SET
CANCEL
ON
OFF
123
SET CHECK CLOCK RESET
AC RC
1Press for 5
seconds.
3Press for 5
seconds to
quit checking.
2Press until you hear
beep sound, then
write down the error
code.
Note:
• For certain errors, you
may restart the unit for
limited operation with 4
beeps during operation
starts.
4Turn the unit off and reveal the error code to authorized dealer.

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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
Contact your country hazardous waste disposal hotline.
FOR SEASONAL INSPECTIONAFTER EXTENDED
NON-USE
• Checking of remote control batteries.
• No obstruction at air inlet and air outlet vents.
• After 15 minutes of operation, it is normal to have the
following temperature difference between air inlet and air
outlet vents:
Cooling: ≥46.4°F
FOR EXTENDED NON-USE
• Turn off the power supply.
• Remove the remote control batteries.
SERVICEABLE CRITERIAS
TURN OFF POWER SUPPLY then please consult
authorized dealer 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.
INFORMATION

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