Panasonic CW-XC183HU User manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Room Air Conditioner
Models: CW-XC183HU
CW-XC243HU
Please read these operating instructions thoroughly
before using your air conditioner and keep for future
reference.
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or
Register your product at :http://www.panasonic.com/register
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Safety Precautions
About the Controls on the Air Conditioner
Features and Installation
Before you call for service...
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Staple your receipt to this page in case you need it later.
Write down the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label on the side of each unit.
Dealer's Name
Date Purchased
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your air conditioner properly. Just a little preventive
care on your part can save you a great deal of time and
money over the life of your air conditioner.
You'll find many answers to common problems in the chart
of troubleshooting tips. If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for
service at all.
READ THIS MANUAL
CAUTION
• Contact the authorized Service technician for repair or
maintenance of this unit.
• The air conditioner is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the air conditioner.
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions.............3
About the Controls on
the Air Conditioner
Controls..............................5
Ventilation ..........................6
Air Direction........................6
How to Secure Drain Pipe
....6
Care and Maintenance
Air Filter Cleaning...............7
How to Insert Batteries.......7
Features
Features.............................8
Installation
How to Install the Unit........9
Window Requirements.......9
Installation Kit Contents ...10
Suggested Tool
Requirements...................11
Cabinet Installation...........12
Electrical Data..................14
Electrical Safety ...............14
Before you call for
service...
Normal Operation.............15
Abnormal Operation.........15

WARNING
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Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be
followed.
■Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instruction will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified
by the following indications.
■Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.
Plug in the power plug
properly.
• Otherwise, it will cause electric
shock or fire due to heat
generation.
Do not operate or stop the
unit by inserting or pulling
out the power plug.
• It will cause electric shock or fire
due to heat generation.
Do not damage or use an
unspecified power cord.
• It will cause electric shock or fire.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or
an authorized service center or a
similarly qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.
Do not modify power cord
length or share the outlet
with other appliances.
• It will cause electric shock or fire
due to heat generation.
Do not operate with wet
hands or in a damp
environment.
• It will cause electric shock.
Do not direct air flow at room
occupants.
• This could damage your health.
WARNING : This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
CAUTION :This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to
property only.
Be sure not to do this.
Be sure to follow the instructions.

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Safety Precautions
When the air filter is to be
removed, do not touch the
metal parts of the unit.
• It may cause an injury.
Do not clean the air
conditioner with water.
•Water may enter the unit and
degrade the insulation. It may
cause an electric shock.
Ventilate well when used
together with a stove, etc.
• An oxygen shortage may occur.
When the unit is to be
cleaned, switch off, and turn
off the breaker.
•Since the fan rotates at high
speed during operation, it may
cause an injury.
Do not put a pet or house
plant where it will be exposed
to direct air flow.
• This could injure the pets or
plants.
Do not use for special
purposes.
• Do not use this air conditioner to
preserve precision devices, food,
pets, plants, and art objects.
It may cause deterioration of
quality, etc.
Do not operate switches
with wet hands .
• It may cause an electric shock.
Do not apply an insecticide
or flammable spray.
• It may cause a fire or deformation
of the cabinet.
Do not put a heater, etc.
where it is exposed to direct
air flow.
•
It may cause imperfect
combustion.

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About the Controls on the Air Conditioner
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1
8
34 7
OPERATION
TEMP
TIMER AIR
SWING
MODE
ECONOMY
FAN SPEED
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6
2 4
5
3
7
About the Controls on the Air Conditioner
Controls
REMOTE CONTROL
DISPLAY
OPERATION BUTTON
• To turn the air conditioner ON, push the
button. To turn the air conditioner OFF, push
the button again.
• This button takes priority over any other
buttons.
• When you first turn it on, the air conditioner is
on the High cool mode and the temp. at
72°F(22°C)
OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON
Every time you push this button, it will toggle
between COOL, FAN.
ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING BUTTON
This button can automatically control the
temperature of the room. The temperature can
be set within a range of 60°F to 86°F by 1°F.
(16°C to 30°C by 1°C)
Select the lower number for lower temperature
of the room.
FAN SPEED SELECTION BUTTONS
Every time you push this button, it is set as
follows.
{High(F3) →Low(F1) →Med(F2) →High(F3)...}.
ECONOMY
• If the switch is set to "On", the fan stops when
the compressor stops cooling. Approximately
every 3 minutes the fan will turn on and check
the room air to determine if cooling is needed.
ON/OFF TIMER BUTTON
You can set the time when the unit will turn on or turn
off automatically by pressing the timer button. If the
unit is operating, this button controls the time it will be
turned off. If the unit is off state, this button controls
the time it will start. Every time you push this button,
the remaining time will be set as follows.
- STOPPING OPERATION
• Every time you push this button, when the air
conditioner is operating, timer is set as follows.
(1Hour →2Hours →3Hours →4Hours →5Hours →
6Hours →7Hours →8Hours →9Hours →10Hours →
11Hours →12Hours →0Hours →1Hours →2Hours →...)
• The Setting Temperature will be raised by
2°F(1°C) 30min. later and by 2°F(1°C) after
another 30 min.
- STARTING OPERATION
•
Every time you push this button, when the air conditioner
is not operating, timer is set as follows. (1Hour →2Hours
→3Hours →4Hours →5Hours →6Hours →7Hours →
8Hours →9Hours →10Hours →11Hours →12Hours →
0Hours →1Hours →2Hours →...)
AIR SWING BUTTON
This button can automatically control the air
flow direction.
REMOCON SIGNAL RECEIVER
Precaution: The Remote Control unit will not function properly if strong light strikes the sensor
window of the air conditioner or if there are obstacles between the Remote Control
unit and the air conditioner.