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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