Panasonic CW-XC243HU User manual

Room Air Conditioner
INSTALLATIONANDOPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
Models" CW-XC183HU
Please read these operating instructions thoroughly
before using your air conditioner and keep for future
reference.
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Write down the model and serial num_rs here:
Model #
You can find them on a label on the side of each unit,
_aler's Name
DatePurchased
READ THIS MANUAL
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 cha_ of
Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to cail for
service at all
• 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.

fety Pre utions
To prevent injury to the user or other p_ple and property damage, the following instructions must be
followed.
m In_rrect operation due to ignoring of instruction will cause harm or damage, The seriousness is classified
by the following indications,
II Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.
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"_ "_w Be sure to follow the instructions.
f_WARNING 1
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• Otherwise, it will cause ebctric
shock or fire due to heat
generation.
•It will cause electric shock or fire
due to heat generation. • it willcause electricshockor fire. •Itthepowercordisdamaged,it must
replacedbythemanulactureror
an authorizedservicecenteror a
similarlyquaEifiedpets® inorderto
avoida haza_&
• it will cause electric shock or fire • Itwill cause electric shock.
due to heat generation. ,,This could damage your health.
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, ff may cause an injury. •Water may enter the unit and , An oxygen shortage may occur,
degrade the insu]atiom it may
cause an e]ectr[,cshock.
,Since the fan rotates at high
speed during operation, Jt may
cause an iniury,
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• it may cause an electric shock.
,Thiscould injure the pets or
plants.
, Do not use this air _nditioner to
preserve precision devices, food,
pets, plants, and art obiects.
It may cause deterioration of
quality, etc.
, It may cause a fire or deformation ,_tmay cause imperfect
of the cabinet, combustion.

About the Controls on the Air nditioner
lIREMOTE CONTROL I
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Precaution: The Remote Control unit will not function propedy 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.
?PERATION 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
onthe High cool mode and the temp. at
72 F(22°C)
Eli OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON
.........Every time you push this button, it will toggle
between COOL, FAN.
ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING BU_ON
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)
Sel_t 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(iF2) _High(F3)_.}.
ECONOMY
•iftlheswitch is set to "On", the fan stops when
the compressor stops cooling. Approximately
every 3 minutes the fan willturn on and ch_k
the room air to determine ifcooling is needed.
ONIOFF TIMER BU_ON
You c_ setthetime whenthe unitwillturnon orturn
off automaticallyby pressingthetimerbutton,Ifthe
unit isoperating,thisbuttoncontroisthe time Rwill be
turnedoff. If theunitisoff _ate, this button controls
the time itwill start.Everytime you pushthisbutton,
theremainingtimewillbe setas follows.
-STOPPING OPERATION
• Eveptti_ youpushthisbutton,whentheair
cond_ioneriso_rating, tier is_t asfollows.
(1Hour 2Hours ,3Hours 4Hours,5Hours
6Hours 7Hours 8Hours 9Hours 10Hours
11Hours_12Hours ,0Hours-, tHours_2Hours ,_.)
•The _tting Temperature will be raised by
2°F(1 °C) 30rain. later and by 2°F(1 °C) after
another 30 rain.
- STARTING OPERATION
• Everytimeyoupushthisbutton,whentheaircond_ioner
isnotoperating,tier issetasfollows.(1Hour 2Hours
3Hours 4Hours 5Hours 6Hours 7Hours,
8Hours 9Hours_ lOHours, 11Hours_ 12Hou_
OHours, 1Hours4 2Hours4...)
AIR SWING BUTTON
This button can automatically control the .air
flow direction.
REMOCON SIGNAL RECEIVER

Additional controls and important information.
The ventilation lever must be in the CLOSE position in order to maintain the best cooling _nditions.
When fresh air is necessary in the room, set the ventilation lever to the OPEN position.
The damper is opened and room air is drawn out,
CLOSE_VENT_OPEN
NOTE: Before using the ventilation feature, and prior to installing the front grille, pull down part ® until
level with part _L
Air Direction
The direction of air can be controlled wherever you want to cool by adjusting the horizontal louver
and the vertical louver.
• VERTICAL AIR-DIRECTION CONTROL
The vertical air direction is adjusted by rotating the
horizontal louver forward or backward manually.
,HORIZONTAL AIR-DIRECTION CONTROL
The horizontal air direction is adjusted by rotating the
ve_ical louver right or le_ by Remote Controller,
How to Secure the Drain Pipe
In humid weather, excess water may cause the BASE
PAN to overflow. To drain the water, remove the DRAIN
CAP and secure the DRAIN PiPE to the rear hole of the
BASE PAN. Press the drain pipe into the hole by pushing
down and away from the fins to avoid injury.
Drain pipe_
Drain cap
•Hang i @ Push

and Maintenain
TURN THE AIR CONDITIONER OFF AND REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE POWER OUTLET_
Air Filter Cleaning
The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least once every 2
weeks or more often if necessary.
TO REMOVE:
1. Open the inlet grille upward by pulling out the bottom of the inlet grille or downward bv
pulling out the top of the inlet grille.
2 Using the tab, pull up slightly on the filter to release it and pull it down or up.
3. Clean the filter with warm, soapy water below 40_ (104_)_
4. Rinse and gently shake the water from the filter and let it dry before replacing it.
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CAUTION: DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will
clog it and reduce performance.
Howto insertbatteries
1. Remove the cover from the back of the
remote
controller.
2. Insert two AAA dry _11 batteries.
•Be sure that the (+) and (-) directions
are correct.
• Be sure that both batteries are new.
3. Re-attach the cover.
° Do not use
rechargeable batteries.
Such batteries
differ from standard dry
ceils in shape,
dimensions, and
performance.
° Remove the batteries
from the remote
controller if the, air
conditioner is not going
to be used for an
extended length of time.

atums
Learning parts name prior to installation will help you understand the installation pmc_edure.
CABINET
FRONT GRILLE
VERTICAL AIR DEFLECTOR
(HORIZONTAL LOUVER)
DEFLECTOR
(VERTICAL LOUVER)
DISCHARGE
AiR FILTER AIR 1NTAKE
(INLET GRILLE)
EVAPORATOR
CONTROL BOARD
BRACE
COMPRESSOR
_CONDENSER
BASE PAN
POWER CORD

How to Install the Unit
1/4 Bubble
INSIOE OUTSIDE FENCE
AWNING
FOAM ..........
COOLED
HEAT
RADIATION
About 1/2"
Over 20"
1, To avoid vibration and noise, make sure the unit is installed securely and firmly
2, Install the unit where the sunlight does not shine directly on the unit.
If the unit receives direct sunlight, build an awning to shade the cabinet,
3, There should be no obstacle, like a fence, within 20" which might restrict heat radiation from the
condenser
4, To prevent reducing performance, install the unit so that louvers of the cabinet are not blocked.
5. Install the unit a little obliquely outward not to avoid leaking the _ndensed water into the room
(about 1/2" or 1/4 bubble with level).
6. Install the unit with its bottom potion 30~60'' above the floor level.
7. Stuff the foam between the top of the unit and the wall to prevent air and insects from getting into
the room.
8. The power cord must be connected to an independent circuit. The green wire must be grounded.
9. Connect the drain tube to the base pan hole in the rear side if you need to drain (_nsult a deaEer)
Plastic hose or equivalent may be connected to the drain tube,
Window Requirements
NOTE: All supposing parts should be secured to firm wood, masonry, or metal.
WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
1 This unit is designed for installation in
standard double hung windows with actual
opening widths from 26" to 41".
The top and bottom window sashes must
open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical
opening of 18" from the bottom of the upper
sash to the window stool.
B==8
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.............l 26° to 41"
18" rain REPISA
2. The stool offset (height behtceen the stool
and sill) must be less than 1 V4".
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lnstallatio,nKits Contents
Type A(14) Tyipe B (7)
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Type C (5) Type D (2)
YCarriage Bolt (2) Lock Nut (4)

,Suggested ToolRequirements
IPREPARATION OF CHASSIS
1. Remove the screws which fasten the cabinet at
both sides and at the back.
SCREWDRIVER(+, -), RULER, KNIFE, HAMMER, PENCIL, LEVEL
Shippingscrews
2. Slide the unit out from the cabinet by gripping the
base pan handle and pulling forward while
bracing the cabinet,
3. Cut the window sash seal to the proper length,
Peel off the backing and attach the Foam-PE to the
underside of the window sash, Fig. 1
4. Remove the backing from Foam-PE with 3 holes
and attach it to the bottom of the Top retainer bar.
5. A_ach the Top retainer bar on the top of the
cabinet with 3 screws (Type A),
6, insert the Frame guides into the bottom of the
cabinet,
7. insert the Frame Curtain into the Top retainer bar
and Frame guides. Fo_m-PE
Topretorter bar
8. Fasten the cu_ains to the unit with 10 screws
(Type A) at both sides, Top retainerbar
rew
(T_e A)
--Frame guide
Screw(TypeA)

Cabinet Installadon
1, Open the window Mark a line on the center
of the window stool between the side
window stop moldings,
Loosely attach the sill bracket to the support
bracket using the carriage bolt and the lock
nut.
Sill
Bracket
Carriage
Bo_t
(M-Screw) nut
2. A_ach the sill bracket to the window s,ill
using the screws (Type B),
Carefully place the @binet on the window
stool and align the _nter mark on the
bottom front with the center line marked
window stool, Carnage
and Jocknut
Machinescrew(Ty_D)
andlocknut
O_er edge
window
sill
B)
"Sillbracket
3. Using the Moscrew and the lock nut, attach
the support bracket to the cabinet tra_ hole.
Use the first track hole aRer the silt bracket
on the outer edge of the window sill. Tiglhten
the carriage bolt and the lock nut Be sure
the cabinet slants ou_ard,
CAUTION: DO NOT DRILL A HOLE IN THE
BOTTOM PAN,
The unit is designed to operate,
with approximately 1/2" of water
in bottom pan.
4, Pull the bottom window sash down behind
the Top retainer bar until they meet,
retainer
bar Windowstool
Frontangle
Window sash retainerbar
Framecu_ain
Foam-PE
NOTE: 1. Do not pull the win_w sash down so
tightly that the movement of Frame
curtain is restricted. Attach the
cabinet to the window stool by
driving the screws (Type B) through
the cabinet into window stool.
2. The _binet should be installed with
a very slight tilt downward toward the
outside.
FrontAngle
Screw(Ty_ B)
track

5. Pull each Frame curtain fully to each window
sash track, and pull the bottom window sash
down behind the Top retainer bar until it
meets.
6. Attach each Frame curtain the window saslh
by using screws (Type C.) (See Fig. 10)
c)
Fig. i0
7. Slide the unit into the cabinet.(See Fig. 11)
CAUTION: For security purpose, reinstall
screws(Type A) at cabinet's sides.
8. Cut the Foam-strip to the proper length and
insert between the upper window sash and
the lower window sash.(See Fig. 12)
9 Attach the Window locking bracket with a
screw (Type C.) (See Fig. 13)
10. Attach the front grille to the cabinet by
inserting the tabs on the grille into the tabs
on the front: of the cabinet. Push the grille in
until it snaps into place.(See Fig.14)
11. Li_ the inlet grille and secure it with a screw
(Type A) through the front grille.(See Fig. 14)
NOTE: Please refer p.6 for setting ventilation kit.
12. Window installation of room air conditioner is
now completed. See ELECTRICAL DATA for
attaching power cord to electrical outlet.
Screw
Cord
Screw(_ypeA)
Fig. 1i
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Fig. 12
fJ
Windowlocking
bracket
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
,Fig. 15

Data(For 115Vmodel only)
Line Cord Plug Use Wall Receptacle Power Supply
,I _.._ l Do not under any "_
_: _-_:,._/circumstances _t
_}--j,,/_ or remove the
.........._CS)-z/ grounding prong
_..from the p_ug, .,_
Power supply cord with
i 3-prong grounding plug Standard 125V, 3-wire grounding receptacle rated 15A, 125V AC
Use 15 AMP. time
delay fuse or 15 AMP.
circuit breaker.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of poten_al safety h_ards, we strongly discourage the use of an extension cord. However, if you wish to
use an extension cord, use a CSA ce_fied/UL-listed 3-wire (grounding) extension cord, rated 15A, 125V.
Data(For 230/208V model only)
Power SupplyLine Cord Plug Use Wall Receptacle
Do not under any"
r-" "---_--.._.oi_oumston_o_t
I _ _ _ or remove the !
_.-[_r_ grounding prong
J
I I supply cord with Standard 250V, 3-wire grounding
3-prong grounding plug receptacle rated 15A, 250V AC
Use 15 AMP, time
delay fuse or 15 AMP.
circuit breaker.
t _ ("Do not under any "_
........C_/circumstances cut
_-- _-j,t or remove the Use 20 AMP. time
-,z_ grounding prong
from the plug _ delay fuse or 20 AMP.
circuit breaker.
_ Power supply cord with Standard 250V, 3-wire grounding
i 3-prong grounding plug receptacle rated 20A, 250V AC
All wiring should be made in accordance with local electrical codes and regulations.
NOTE •Aluminum house wiring may pose special problems. Consult a qualified electrician.
[] ELECTRICAL SAFETY
IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Air conditioner has a three-prong grounding plug
on its power supply cord, which must be plugged
into properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle for your protection against: possible
shock hazard
230, 208, and 230/208 VOLT UNITS'
Thesie units are equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug on the power supply _rd, which
must be plugged into a matching properly
grounded three-prong wall receptacle for your
protection against possible shock h_ard. If such
an outlet is not present, one must be installed by
a qualified electrician in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and local codes and
ordinances
NOTE: DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
ON 230, 208, AND 230/208 VOLT UNITS,

fore you for
Troubleshooting Tips
Save Itime and money! Review the chart below first and
you may not ne_ to cat! for service.
Normal Operation
•You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being picked up and thrown against the condenser
on rainy days or when the humidity is high. This design feature helps remove moisture and improve
efficiency
•You may hear the thermostat click when the compressor cycles on and off.
•Water wNIcoilect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy days. The water may overflow
and drip from the outdoor side of the unit.
•The fan may run even when the compressor does not.
Abnormal Operation
Air conditioner
doesnot start
Air conditioner
doesnot cool as it
should
Air co,ndition_
•Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed
completely into the outlet.
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and
replace the fuse or reset the breaker.
if power failure o_urs, turn the mode control to OFF.
When power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the
air conditioner to prevent tripping of the _mpressor
overload.
•Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or furniture
blocking the front of the air _nditioner.
• Turn the knob to a higher number, The highest
se_ing provides maximum cooling,
• Clean the filter at least every 2 weeks.
See the operating instructions s_tion.
• When the air conditioner is first turned on
you need to allow time for the room to cool down.
• Check for open furnace floor registers
and cold air returns.
• Set the air conditioner's vent to the closed position.
• See Air Conditioner Freezing Up below,
•Set the mode control at Med Fan or High Cool with
the thermostat at ! or 2,