Panasonic CU-SA12CKP User manual

Before using your air-conditioner, please read
this operating instructions carefully and keep
it for future reference. Split Type Room Air Conditioner
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Indoor Unit Model:
CS-SA9CKP
CS-SA12CKP
Outdoor Unit Model:
CU-SA9CKP5
CU-SA12CKP5
ENGLISH ...................... P. 1 ——P. 8
PORTUGUÊS ............... P. 9 ——P. 16
DEUTSCH..................... P. 17 ——P. 24
FRANÇAIS.................... P. 25 ——P. 32
NEDERLAND................ P. 33 ——P. 40
ITALIANO ..................... P. 41 ——P. 48
GREEK ......................... P. 49 ——P. 56
ESPAÑOL ..................... P. 57 ——P. 64
RUSSIAN ...................... P. 65 ——P. 73
MATSUSHITA AIR-CONDITIONING CORP.
XIECUN, ZHONGCUN TOWN, PANYU DISTRICT.
GUANGZHOU CITY, GUANGDONG PROVINCE, CHINA
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CONTENTS
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3 Safety Precautions ...................................... 1~2
■Installation Precautions
■Operation Precautions
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3 Name of Each Part.......................................2~3
■Indoor Unit
■Outdoor Unit
■Accessories
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3 Basic Operation ........................................... 4~5
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3 Setting the Timer............................................... 5
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3 Care and Maintenance ................................ 5~6
■Cleaning the lndoor Unit and Remote Control
■Cleaning the Air Filter
■Cleaning the Front Panel
■Pre-season lnspection
■When the Air Conditioner is Not Used for an
Extended Period of Time
■Recommended lnspection
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3 Helpful Information........................................... 6
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3 Energy Saving and Operation Hints ...............6
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3 Trouble Shooting ..............................................7
■Normal Operation
■Abnormal Operation
■Call the Dealer lmmediately
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3 Evaluation of the Performance........................ 8
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3 Safety Notes......................................................8
Thank you very much for purchasing Panasonic
Split Type Room Air Conditioner. 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 follow:
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 (with a white background) denotes an
action that is PROHIBITED.
These symbols (with a black background) denote
actions that are COMPULSORY.
■Installation Precautions
Warning
Do not install, relocate or repair the
unit by yourself.
This air conditioner must be earthed.
Improper grounding could cause electric
shock or fire.
Caution
Ensure that the following installation
precautions have been applied before
installing the air conditioner.
■The power socket must be earthed.
Improper grounding may cause current
leakage.
■Ensure that the drainage pipings are
properly connected.
Water leakage could happen due to
improper connection thus cause
inconvenience.
■Do not install the unit in a potentially
explosive atmosphere. Otherwise, fire
or other hazard may occur.
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Warning
This sign warns of death or serious injury.
■Operation Precautions
●Do not share outlet.
●Do not insert plug to operate the unit. Do not
pull out plug to stop the unit.
●Do not operate with wet hands.
●Do not damage or modify the power cord.
●Do not insert finger or other objects into the
indoor or outdoor units.
●Do not expose directly to cold air for a long
period.
●Plug in properly.
●Use specified power cord.
●If abnormal condition (burnt smell, etc.)
occurs, switch off and unplug the power
supply.
Caution
This sign warns of injury.
●Do not pull the cord to disconnect the plug.
●Do not wash the unit with water.
●Do not use for other purposes such as
preservation.
●Do not use any combustible equipment at
airflow direction.
●Do not sit or place anything on the outdoor unit.
●Switch off the power supply before cleaning.
●Ventilate the room regularly.
●Pay attention as to whether the installation
rack is damaged after long period of usage.
●Switch off the power supply if the unit is not
used for a long period.
NAME OF EACH PART
■Indoor Unit
1 Front Panel
2 Air Intake Vent
3 Power Supply Cord
4 Air Outlet Vent
5 Vertical Airflow Direction Louver
6 Horizontal Airflow Direction Louver
(manually adjusted)
7 Auto Operation Button
(when the front panel is opened)
8 Air Filters
9 Indicator Panel
Auto Operation / Test Run Operation
If the remote control not available, press the
button forAuto Operation. Keeping this button
depressed for more than 5 seconds to start
the Test Run Operation (cooling only), for the
purpose of installation or repairment only.
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■Outdoor Unit
1 Air Intake Vents
2 Ground Terminal
(Inside cover)
3 Piping
4 Connecting Cable
5 Drain Hose
6 Air Outlet Vent
■Accessories
●Remote Control
●Two dry-cell batteries.
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●POWER : Green
(Operation)
●TIMER: Orange
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NAME OF EACH PART
■Remote Control
1 Signal Transmitter
2 Display Panel
3 Room Temperature Setting Button
4 Operation Mode Selection Button
5 OFF-Timer Button
6 ON-Timer Button
7 Timer Cancellation Button
8 Timer Setting Button
9 Operation Button (OFF/ON)
Ä Fan Speed Selection Button
Å Airflow Direction Control Button
●Display of air flow direction, changing as follow:
Ç RESET Button
If the display is chaotic or can not be adjusted, use a
pin to gently press this button to reset the remote
control to the original set by manufacturer.
■Remote Control Signal
●Make sure it is not obstructed.
●Maximum distance: 10 m.
●Signal received sound.
One short beep or one long beep.
■Notes for Remote Control
●Direct the remote control towards the signal
receiver of the Indoor Unit.
●Do not drop or throw the remote control.
●Do not leave the remote control in a place subject to
direct sunlight or near heat sources such as radiator.
●Do not get it wet.
■How to Insert the Batteries
1Remove the remote control back cover completely
2Insert the batteries
– Be sure the direction is correct
■About the Batteries
●Can be used for approximately one year.
■Observe the Following When Replacing
the Batteries
1Replace with two new batteries of the same type.
2Do not use rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd).
3Remove the batteries if the unit is not to be used
for a long period.
■To Start the Operation
●Press operation OFF/ON buton.
●POWER indicator (green) on the indoor unit will
light up.
●To stop, press operation OFF/ON once more.
■Setting Mode
●Press MODE to select:
AUTO – Automatic Operation
HEAT – Heating Operation
COOL – Cooling Operation
DRY – Soft Dry Operation
■Setting Temperature
●Press TEMP to increase or decrease the
temperature.
●The temperature can be set between 16˚C ~ 30˚C.
●Recommended setting temperature:
Heating – 19˚C ~ 23˚C
Cooling – 24˚C ~ 26˚C
Soft Dry – 20˚C ~ 24˚C
■Fan Speed Control
●Press FAN SPEED to select:
AUTO
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Fan Speed Remote Control
Display
AUTO Fan Speed
Fan Speed
Fan Speed
Fan Speed
AUTO
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■Automatic Operation
1Press operation selection MODE button, the
cursor key points to AUTO .
2Press operation OFF/ON button, the operation
lamp of the air conditioner will flash momentarily,
and then lights up.
Notes: 1. During Automatic Operation, the operation
mode will be selected automatically in
accordance with the room temperature.
2. During Automatic Operation, the adjustable
temperature range is ±2°C. By pressing
or button, or will appear in the
remote control display accordingly.
3. During Automatic Operation withAUTO Fan
Speed:
Heating: When the room temperature is low, the fan
will be at low speed. As the room
temperature rising, fan will speed up.
Cooling: Auto Fan Speed will run at a High fan
speed initially. It stops when it reaches the
set temperature. Then, it will start operating
again at Low fan speed. During Cooling and
Soft Dry operations, the fan will start
operating 40 seconds later.
Cooling Operation
Soft Dry Operation
Heating Operation
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Intake air temperature 23˚C
20˚C
■Heating Operation
1Press operation selection MODE button, the
cursor key points to HEAT .
2Press operation OFF/ON button, the operation
lamp of the air conditioner will flash momentarily,
and then lights up.
3Press or button to set the room temperature.
Notes:
●Heat is obtained from outdoor air to warm up
the room. When the outdoor ambient air
temperature falls, the heating capacity of the
unit might be reduced.
●Defrosting Operation
Depend on the outdoor temperature, the
operation occasionally stops to melt the frost
on the outdoor unit.
■Cooling Operation
1Press operation selection MODE button, the
cursor key points to COOL .
2Press operation OFF/ON button, the operation
lamp of the air conditioner will light up.
3Press or button to set the room temperature.
Note: When setting the automatic airflow during
Cooling Operation, changes in speed and
movements of louvers, which swing in up and
down manner forms a natural breeze condition.
■Soft Dry Operation
1Press operation selection MODE button, the
cursor key points to DRY .
2Press operation OFF/ON button, the operation
lamp of the air conditioner will light up.
3Press or button to set the room temperature.
Notes: 1. The purposes of Soft Dry Operation : to
maintain the room temperature at the set
temperature, prior to dehumidification.
2. When setting the automatic airflow during Soft
Dry Operation, changes in speed and
movements of louvers, which swing in up and
down manner forms a natural breeze condition.
3. During Soft Dry Operation, the fan will run
at Low fan speed, and on/off operation will
occur occasionally.
Recommendation : Select this mode in the rainy day
or when the humidity is high.
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■Setting the Vertical Airflow Direction
●Press AIR SWING button to select.
●The adjustment angles of the airflow direction
louvers for Heating, Cooling and Soft Dry
operations are different.
●Ensure that the angles of the vertical airflow
direction louvers are adjusted by using the remote
control. If it were manually adjusted, the proper
mechanism of the louvers may be affected. If such
a case, turn off the air conditioner temporarily and
then restart the operation.
●During Cooling and Soft Dry operations, please
avoid the vertical airflow direction louvers from
positioning in a downward direction for a long
period. Otherwise, if condensation occured near
the airflow direction louver and air outlet vents, it
may result in water dripping.
●To adjust the horizontal airflow direction, manually
move the Horizontal Airflow Direction Louver.
●After the air conditioner stopped and restarted
immediately, the compressor will not operate within
3 minutes. (For compressor protection purposes.)
Closed
Cooling/Soft Dry
approx. 36˚
Heating
approx. 55˚
*5 adjustment
angles available.
To move the VerticalAir Flow
Direction Louver by hand.
SETTING THE TIMER
■ON-TIMER Operation
To start the air conditioner operation automatically.
●Press ON to set the operation.
●Press ON to increase or decrease the time.
●Then press SET .
●To cancel this operation, press CANCEL .
■OFF-TIMER Operation
To stop the air conditioner operation automatically.
●Press OFF to set the operation.
●Press OFF to increase or decrease the time.
●Then press SET .
●To cancel this operation, press CANCEL .
●The OFF-TIMER can only be set while the
air-conditioner is in operation.
■Timer Mode Operation Details
●The ON-TIMER and OFF-TIMER cannot be set
simultaneously.
●The set time that appears on the remote control
display is actually the remaining set time which will
appear after every hour of operation.
●If you press operation OFF/ON button during the
timer setting operation, timer setting will be
cancelled. (The timer indicator of the Indoor Unit
will go off.)
●When the ON-Timer is set, operation will start
before the actual set time. This is to enable room
temperature reaches the set temperature at the set
time. COOL –15 minutes in advance
HEAT, AUTO –30 minutes in advance
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
■Cleaning the Indoor Unit and Remote Control
●Wipe gently with a piece of soft, dry cloth.
●Do not use water hotter than 40˚C or polishing fluid to
clean the unit.
■Cleaning the Air Filter
(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 or
heating efficiency)
1Remove dirt using a vacuum cleaner.
2Wash back of the air filter with water.
3If badly soiled, wash it with soap or a mild household
detergent.
4Let it dry and reinstall it.
*Be sure the “FRONT”mark is facing you.
Damaged air filter.
Consult the nearest authorized dealer.
Part No.: CWD001050.
●Do not use benzene, thinner, scouring powder or
cloth soaked in caustic chemical to clean the unit.
■Cleaning the Front Panel
(Must be removed before washing)
1Raise the front panel higher than the horizontal and
pull to remove it.
2Gently wash with water and a sponge.
●Do not press the front panel too hard when washing.
●When use kitchen cleaning fluid (neutral
detergent), rinse thoroughly.
●Do not dry the front panel under direct sunlight.
3To fix the front panel, raise the front panel
horizontally, match the protruding portion on the
indoor unit to the fulcrum and push into place.
Fulcrum
Front grille pivot
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■Pre-season Inspection
●Is the discharged air cold/warm?
Operation is normal if 15 minutes after the start of
operation, the difference between the air intake
and outlet vents temperature is:-
Cooling –8˚C or above
Heating –14˚C or above
●Are the air intake or outlet vents of the indoor
or outdoor units obstructed?
●Are the remote control batteries weak?
If the remote control display appears weak, replace
the batteries.
■When the Air Conditioner is Not To Be Used
for an Extended Period of Time
1To dry the internal parts of the indoor unit, operate
the unit for 2 –3 hours using:
Operation mode : cooling
Set temperature : 30˚C
2Turn off the power supply and unplug.
3Remove the remote control batteries.
■Recommended Inspection
●After used over several seasons, the unit will
become dirty and thus decreases the unit's
performance. Depending on the operation
conditions, a dirty unit may produce odour and dust
may pollute dehumidification system. Therefore, a
seasonal inspection is recommended in addition to
regular cleaning. (Consult an authorized dealer).
HELPFUL INFORMATION
■Auto Operation Button
■Automatic Operation
●If the remote control fails to function or has been
misplaced, press the Auto Operation button to start
the Automatic operation.
●The Automatic operation will be activated
immediately once the Auto operation button is
pressed. However, temperature cannot be adjusted
in this operation.
●The power indicator on the indoor unit will blink
until the operation mode is selected automatically.
●To cancel this operation, press this button once more.
■Remote Control Signal Receiving Sound
●To switch off the beep (Signal Receiving Sound),
press the Auto Operation button for 10 seconds
continuously or longer.
●Repeat the above steps if you want to switch on
the Signal Receiving Sound.
■Timer Setting
●When power failure occurs, the timer setting will be
cancelled. Once power is resumed, reset the timer.
■Thunder and Lightning
●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 switch off the main power supply and
unplug from power socket.
AUTO TEST RUN SOUND
5 seconds 10 seconds
1 Beep 2 Beep
ENERGY SAVING AND OPERATION
HINTS
■Setting the Temperature
●Set the temperature higher or lower than the
desired temperature.
Cooling Operation : 1˚C higher
Heating Operation : 2˚C lower
Approximately 10% of electricity can be saved.
■Air Filters
●Clean the air filters every 2 weeks.
●Dirty filters may reduces cooling or heating
efficiency.
■Keep All Doors and Windows Closed
●Otherwise, cooling or heating performance will be
reduced and electricity cost is wasted.
■Outdoor Unit
●Do not block the air outlet vent. Otherwise, it will
lower the cooling or heating performance.
■Avoid Direct Sunlight
●Keep curtains or drapes closed to avoid direct
sunlight during cooling operation.
AUTO
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
■Normal Operation
●Air conditioner has been restarted, but does not
operate for 3 minutes.
●A sound like water flowing can be heard.
●It seems that fog is coming out from the air
conditioner.
●The room has a peculiar odour.
●During Automatic Fan speed, indoor fan stops
occasionally.
●The outdoor unit emits water or steam.
●Operation stops for about 12 minutes during
heating operation (The power indicator blinks).
●During heating operation, indoor fan may run at on
and off conditions.
Is it okay? This is the answer
●This is to protect the air conditioner. Wait until the air
conditioner begins to operate.
●This is the sound of refrigerant flowing inside the air
conditioner.
●Condensation occurs when the airflow from the air
conditioner cools the room.
●This may be a damp smell emitted by the wall, carpet,
furniture or clothing in the room.
●This is to remove smell emitted by the surroundings.
●In COOL/DRY operation, moisture in the air condenses
into water on the cool surface of outdoor unit piping that
causes dripping.
●This is to melt the frost which has accumulated on the
outdoor unit (defrosting operating). This will take no
longer than about 12 minutes. Water drips from the
outdoor unit. Wait until this operation ends. (The power
indicator will light up).
(Frost will accumulates on the outdoor unit when the
outdoor temperature is low and humidity is high.)
●This is to prevent undesired cooling effect during
heating operation.
Is it okay? Please check
●The air conditioner does not operate.
●Air conditioner produces loud noise during
operation.
●The air conditioner does not cool or warm
effectively.
●Has the circuit breaker been tripped?
●Has the power plug been removed from the wall outlet?
●Is the timer being used correctly?
●Is the installation work slanted?
●Is the front grille closed properly?
●Has the temperature been set incorrectly?
●Are the filters dirty?
●Are the intake or outlet vents of the outdoor unit
obstructed?
●Are all windows and doors closed?
■Abnormal Operation
■Call The Dealer Immediately
If the following conditions occur, turn off and unplug
the main power supply, and then call the dealer
immediately.
●Abnormal noise is heard during operation.
●Water or foreign material gets into the remote
control by mistake.
●Water leaks from the indoor unit.
●Switches or buttons do not operate properly.
●The circuit breaker switches off frequently.
●Power supply cord and plug become unusually
warm.
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EVALUATION OF THE PERFORMANCE
●Operate the unit for 15 minutes or more;
●Measure the temperature of the intake and outlet air;
●The temperature difference is more than 8˚C during
Cooling operation or more than 14°C during Heating
operation.
If the unit fulfils the above conditions, the unit is in normal
operation.
Air intake vent
Thermometer
Air outlet vent
1) This appliance must be earthed.
2) If the supply cord is damaged or need to be replaced, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent
or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
3) Remove power plug or disconnect from the mains before servicing this appliance.
4) Do not repair by yourself .
In case of malfunction of this appliance, do not repair by yourself.
Contact to the sales dealer or service dealer for a repair.
5) Do not use in an explosive atmosphere.
Do not use this appliance in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
6) Disconnect the power plug (isolation from main power supply).
Disconnect the power plug from the receptacle, or switch off the breaker, or switch off the power, disconnecting
mains plug to isolate the equipment from the main power supply in case of an emergency.
WARNING
DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROMTHE SUPPLYSOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE , WHERE SUPPLY
CONNECTION IS VIA MAINS PLUG.
Airborne noise :
A-weighted sound pressure level of this appliance is less than 70dB(A) under the JIS C 9612 test conditions.
Maximum cooling operation
1 m from the unit
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code :
Greenand Yellow : Earth
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
“Asthe coloursof thewires inthe mainslead ofthis appliancemay notcorrespondwith thecoloured markingsidentifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter
Eor by safety earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with letter Nor coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with letter Lor coloured red.”
Use this air conditioner under the following conditions:
DBT: Dry BulbTemp. Indoor Outdoor
WBT: Wet Bulb Temp. DBT WBT DBT WBT
Maximum Temperature –Cooling 32 23 43 26
(Maximum Temperature –Heating) (30) (–) (24) (18)
Minimum Temperature –Cooling 16 11 16 11
(Minimum Temperature –Heating) (2) (–)(–5) (–6)
Unit in ˚C
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