Panasonic CU-5E32QBR User manual

English
ACXF55-03830
Operating Instructions
Air Conditioner
OPENCLOSE
CLOSE OPEN
POWER
TIMER
POWERFUL
QUIET
AIRSWING
AUTO
Model No.
Indoor Unit
CS-E9SB4RW
Single Split
Outdoor Unit
CU-E9SB4R
Multi Split
Outdoor Unit
CU-2E18SBR
CU-3E18SBR
CU-4E23QBR
CU-4E27QBR
CU-5E32QBR Operating Instructions
Air Conditioner
Thank you for purchasing Panasonic Air Conditioner.
Installation instructions attached.
Before operating the unit, please read these operating
instructions thoroughly and keep them for future
reference.

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Multi air conditioner system
Multi air conditioner systems save space by
letting you connect multiple indoor units to a
single outdoor unit.
• For complete product features, please refer
catalogue.
Indoor units
• It is possible to operate the indoor units
individually or simultaneously. The priority
of operation is placed on the first unit that
turned on.
• During operation, HEAT and COOL modes
cannot activate at the same time for
different indoor units.
• The power indicator blinks to indicate the
indoor unit is standing by for a different
operation mode. Outdoor unit
Indoor units
Operation conditions
Use this air conditioner under the following temperature range.
DBT : Dry bulb temperature
WBT : Wet bulb temperature
Single split outdoor unit
CU-E9SB4R Indoor Outdoor
DBT WBT DBT WBT
COOL Max. 32 23 46 26
Min. 16 11 5 -
HEAT Max. 30 - 24 18
Min. 16 - -15 -
°C (temperature)
Multi split outdoor unit
CU-2E18SBR, CU-3E18SBR,
CU-4E23QBR, CU-4E27QBR,
CU-5E32QBR
Indoor Outdoor
DBT WBT DBT WBT
COOL Max. 32 23 46 26
Min. 16 11 -10 -
HEAT Max. 30 - 24 18
Min. 16 - -15 -16
°C (temperature)

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Quick guide
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Inserting the batteries
1Pull out the back cover of
remote control
2Insert AAA or R03 batteries
(can be used ~ 1 year)
3Close the cover
TIMER
SET
CANCEL
ON
OFF
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SET CHECK CLOCK RESET
AC RC
TIMER
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ON
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AC
RC
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Clock setting
1Press CLOCK
2Set the time
3Confirm
8m
MODE
POWERFUL/
QUIET
TEMP
OFF/ON
TIMER
SET
CANCEL
ON
OFF
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FAN SPEED
SET CHECK CLOCK RESET
AC RC
AIR SWING
FAN
SPEED
AIR
SWING
AUTO
HEAT
COOL
DRY
P
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WERFUL/
Q
UIET
TIMER
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Basic operation
1Select the desired mode
DRY
AUTO HEAT
COOL
2Start/stop the operation
POWER
• Please note that the
indication is on display to
start the unit.
3Select the desired
temperature
• Selection range:
16 °C ~ 30 °C.
• Operating the unit within the
recommended temperature
range may save energy.
HEAT : 20 °C ~ 24 °C.
COOL: 26 °C ~ 28 °C.
DRY : 1 °C ~ 2 °C
lower than room
temperature.
• To dim or restore the unit’s
indicator brightness, press
and hold for 5 seconds.
• Use remote control within 8 m
from the remote control receiver
of the indoor unit.
The illustrations in this manual are for explanation purposes
only and may differ from the actual unit. They are subject to
change without notice for future improvement.
Table of contents
Safety precautions...................4-5
How to use...............................6-7
Cleaning instructions .................. 8
Troubleshooting .......................... 9
Information................................10
Accessories
• Remote control
• AAA or R03 batteries × 2
• Remote control holder
• Screws for remote control
holder × 2

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Safety precautions
Air inlet
Air inlet
Air inlet
Air inlet
Air outlet
Air outlet
Air outlet
Air outlet
Indoor unit
Remote control
Power supply
Outdoor unit
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 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 actions
COMPULSORY.
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 authorised 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 with authorised dealer or specialist on
usage of any specified refrigerant type.
Using refrigerant type other than the specified
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 a modified cord,
joint cord, extension cord or
unspecified cord to prevent
overheating and fire.

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English Safety precautions
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.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, 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.
This equipment must be earthed to prevent
electrical shock or fire.
Prevent electric shock by switching off the
power supply and unplug:
- Before cleaning or servicing,
- When extended non-use, or
- During abnormally strong lightning activity.
CAUTION
Indoor unit and outdoor unit
Do not wash the indoor unit with water,
benzine, 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
propagation.
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 an unstable bench when
cleaning the unit to avoid injury.
Do not place a 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 operation.
Prevent water leakage by ensuring drainage
pipe is:
- Connected properly,
- Kept clear of gutters and containers, or
- Not immersed in water
After a long period of use or use with any
combustible equipment, aerate the room
regularly.
After a long period of use, make sure the
installation rack does 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 disconnect the plug by pulling the cord
to prevent electric shock.

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How to use
Auto OFF/ON button
POWER (Green)
TIMER (Orange)
POWERFUL (Orange)
QUIET (Orange) AUTO
AIR SWING (Orange)
Use when remote control is misplaced or a malfunction occurs.
1. Press the button once to use in AUTO mode.
2. Press and hold the button until you hear 1 beep, then release to use in forced
COOL mode.
3. Repeat step 2. Press and hold the button until you hear 2 beeps, then release
to use in normal COOL mode.
4. Repeat step 3. Press and hold the button until you hear 3 beeps, then release
to use in forced HEAT mode.
• Press the button again to turn off.
Control Panel
POWER (Green)
TIMER (Orange)
POWERFUL (Orange)
QUIET (Orange) AUTO
AIR SWING (Orange)
OPENCLOSE
CLOSE OPEN
POWER
TIMER
POWERFUL
QUIET
AIRSWING
AUTO
MODE To select operation mode
AUTO - For your convenience
• During operation mode selection the POWER
indicator blinks.
• Unit selects operation mode every 10 minutes
according to setting temperature and room
temperature.
HEAT - To enjoy warm air
• Unit takes a while to warm up. The POWER
indicator blinks during this operation.
COOL - To enjoy cool air
• To reduce power consumption during COOL
mode, use curtains to screen off sunlight and
outdoor heat.
DRY - To dehumidify the environment
• Unit operates at low fan speed to give a gentle
cooling operation.
POWERFUL/
QUIET
To switch between
powerful & quiet
QUIETPOWERFUL NORMAL
POWERFUL: To reach temperature quickly
POWERFUL
Single • This operation stops automatically
after 20 minutes.
Multi • Press the button again or turn OFF the
unit to stop this operation.
QUIET: To enjoy quiet operation
QUIET
• This operation reduces airflow noise.
Can be activated in all modes and can be
cancelled by pressing the respective button again.
Remote control
receiver
MODE
POWERFUL/
QUIET
TEMP
OFF/ON
TIMER
SET
CANCEL
ON
OFF
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FAN SPEED
SET CHECK CLOCK RESET
AC RC
AIR SWING
FAN
SPEED
AIR
SWING
AUTO
HEAT
COOL
DRY
TEMP
O
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ON
TIMER
S
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2
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Remote control
display
Press and hold for
approximately
10 seconds to show
temperature setting in
°C or °F.
Press to restore the
remote control to
default setting.
Not used in normal
operations.
Single Single split system
Multi Multi split system

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FAN SPEED
To select fan speed
(Remote control display)
• For AUTO, the indoor fan speed is automatically
adjusted according to the operation mode.
AIR SWING
To adjust vertical airflow
direction
AIR SWING
(Remote control display)
• Keeps the room ventilated.
• In COOL/DRY mode, if AUTO is set, the louver
swings up/down automatically.
• In HEAT mode, if AUTO is set, the horizontal
louver is fixed at the predetermined position.
• Do not adjust the louver by hand.
How to use
To set the timer
2 sets of ON and OFF timers are available
to turn ON or OFF the unit at different preset
times.
TIMER
SET
CANCEL
ON
OFF
123
AC C
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AC
C
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1Select ON or OFF
timer
Example:
OFF at 22:00
• Each time pressed:
OFF
Cancel
2Set the time
2
3Confirm SET
TIMER
• To cancel ON or OFF timer, press ON or OFF
to select respective or then press CANCEL.
• If timer is cancelled manually or due to power
failure, you can restore the timer again by
pressing ON or OFF to select respective or
then press SET .
• The nearest timer setting will be displayed and
will activate in sequence.
• When ON Timer is set, the unit may start
earlier (up to 35 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 Quick guide.
Auto Restart Control
• If power is resumed after a power failure, the
operation will restart automatically after a period
of time with previous operation mode and airflow
direction.
• This control is not applicable when TIMER is set.

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Cleaning instructions
To ensure optimal performance of the unit, cleaning has to be carried out at regular intervals.
Dirty unit may cause malfunction and you may see error code “H99”. Please consult authorised
dealer.
• Switch off the power supply and unplug before cleaning.
• Do not touch the aluminium fin, sharp parts may cause injury.
• Do not use benzine, thinner or scouring powder.
• Use only soap ( pH 7) or neutral household detergent.
• Do not use water hotter than 40 °C.
OPEN CLOSE
CLOSE OPEN
POWER
TIMER
POWERFUL
QUIET
AIRSWING
AUTO
2
2
Slowly pull
Slowly pull
down the
down the
intake grille.
intake grille.
3
3
Remove the air
Remove the air
filter from the
filter from the
tabs and pull it
tabs and pull it
downwards.
downwards.
1
1
Press the knobs.
Press the knobs.
Remove
Remove
CLOSE OPEN
OPEN CLOSE
Remove Air Filter
Knob
Insert the air
filter to the tabs
of the intake
grille.
Slowly bring
up the
intake grille.
Press the knobs to the
CLOSE side.
Air Filter Installation
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2
2
3
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INDOOR UNIT
Wipe the unit gently
with a soft, dry cloth.
AIR FILTER
Vacuum, wash and dry.
• lt is recommended to clean the air
filter every 6 weeks.
• Do not operate without an air filter.
• Wash/rinse the air filter gently with
water to avoid damage to the air filter
surface.
• Do not dry the part with a hair dryer
or a stove.
• Replace any damaged air filters.
For seasonal inspection after 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: COOL: ≥8 °C HEAT: ≥14 °C
For extended non-use
• Activate HEAT mode for 2~3 hours to
remove moisture left in the internal parts
thoroughly to prevent mould growth.
• Turn off the power supply and unplug.
• Remove the remote control batteries.

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Troubleshooting
The following symptoms do not indicate malfunction.
Symptom 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 odour.
Airflow continues even after operation has
stopped.
• Extraction of remaining heat from the indoor unit
(maximum 30 seconds).
Operation is delayed a few minutes after
restarting.
• 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.
Indoor fan stops occasionally during heating
operation.
• To avoid unintended cooling effect.
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 caused the expansion/
contraction of the unit.
Check the following before calling for servicing.
Symptom Check
Operation in HEAT/COOL mode 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 intake grille 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 is not obstructed.
• Certain fluorescent lights may interfere with signal
transmitter. Please consult authorised dealer.
NON SERVICEABLE CRITERIAS
TURN OFF POWER SUPPLY AND
UNPLUG then please consult authorised
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.
Cleaning instructions / Troubleshooting
The unit stops and the TIMER indicator
blinks.
Use remote control to retrieve error code.
TIMER
SET
CANCEL
ON
OFF
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SET CHECK CLOCK RESET
AC RC
TIMER
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AC
RC
Press for
5 seconds
Press for
5 seconds
to quit
checking
Press until you
hear beep sound,
then write down
the error code
Turn the unit off
and reveal the
error code to
authorised dealer
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4
•
For certain errors, you may restart the unit for limited
operation with 4 beeps when operation starts.

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Information
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.
Pb
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.

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Memo
Information / Memo

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