Panasonic CW-XC83HU (English, French) User manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MANUEL D'INSTALLATION ET D'UTILISATION
Room Air Conditioner
Climatiseur de fenêtre
Model, Modèle:CW-XC63HU, CW-XC63HK, CW-C83GU, CW-XC83GU,
CW-XC83HU, CW-XC83HK, CW-XC78HU
Please read these operating instructions thoroughly
before using your air conditioner and keep for future reference.
Il est recommandé de lire attentivement ce manuel avant
d'utiliser l'appareil. Conservez ce manuel.
For U.S customers :
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or
Register your product at : http://www.panasonic.com/register
For customers in Canada :
For assistance, please call : 905-624-5505
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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
Remote Controller..............7
Ventilation ..........................8
Air Direction........................8
How to Secure Drain Pipe ....8
Care and Maintenance
Air Filter Cleaning...............9
Features
Features...........................10
Installation
How to Install the Unit......11
Window Requirements.....11
Installation Kit Contents ...12
Suggested Tool
Requirements...................12
Cabinet Installation...........13
Electrical Data..................15
Electrical Safety ...............16
Before you call for
service...
Normal Operation.............17
Abnormal Operation.........17

WARNING
3
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.
WARNING : This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
CAUTION :This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to
property only.
■Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.
Be sure not to do this.
Be sure to follow the instructions.
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 lead to health
problems.

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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
About the Controls on the Air Conditioner
The controls will look like one of the following.
Controls
When the air conditioner has performed its cooling operation and is turned off or set to the fan
position, wait at least 3 minutes before resetting to the cooling operation again.
Off - Turns air conditioner off.
Med Fan - Med speed fan operation without cooling.
Low Fan - Low speed fan operation without cooling.
High Cool - Cooling with high speed fan operation.
Med Cool - Cooling with med speed fan operation.
Low Cool - Cooling with low speed fan operation.
This automatically controls the temperature of the indoor air.
Turn the knob so that arrow points to the higher number for greater cooling.
Point the arrow to the lower number for more moderate cooling.
(i.e. the higher the number, the greater the cooling)
• FOR NORMAL COOLING
1. Turn the operation switch to the High Cool or the Low Cool setting.
2. Set the Thermostat control to the desired temperature mark 5(the mid-point is a good starting position).
If the room temperature is not satisfactory after a reasonable time, adjust the control to a cooler or warmer
setting, as appropriate.
• FOR MAXIMUM COOLING
1. Turn the Operation Knob to the High Cool setting.
2. Set the Thermostat control to the largest (9) temperature mark.
• FOR QUIETER OPERATION
1. Turn the Operation Knob to the Low Cool setting.
2. Set the Thermostat control as needed.
CAUTION
Model : CW-C83GU

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4
1
1
7
8
8
3
3 2
6 2
4
1
8
3 6 2 5
5
5
8
Model: CW-XC83HU
Model: CW-XC83GU
CW-XC63HU
Model: CW-XC83HK
CW-XC63HK
Model: CW-XC78HU
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About the Controls on the Air Conditioner
Controls
OPERATION
•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)
MODE
•Every time you push this button, it will toggle
between COOL, FAN and DRY.
ON/OFF TIMER
•Every time you push this button, timer is set as
follows. (1Hour →2Hours →3Hours →4Hours →
5Hours 6Hours →7Hours →8Hours →9Hours
→10Hours 11Hours →12Hours →O)
•The Setting Temperature will be raised by
2°F(1˚C) 30min. later and by 2°F(1˚C) after
another 30 min.
FAN SPEED
• Every time you push this button it is set as follows.
{High(F3) →Low(F1) →Med(F2) →High(F3)...}.
TEMPERATURE SETTING
• 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.
ECONOMY
•If you push the button, 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.
AIR SWING
•This button can automatically control the air
flow direction.
REMOCON SIGNAL RECEIVER

OPERATION
TEMP
TIMER AIR
SWING
MODE
ECONOMY
FAN SPEED
1
3
2 4
6
5
7
OPERATION
TEMP
TIMER
MODE
ECONOMY
FAN SPEED
1
3
2 4
6
5
OPERATION
TEMP
TIMER
MODE FAN SPEED
1
3
2 4
5
Model: CW-XC83HU Model: CW-XC78HU Model: CW-XC63HU, CW-XC63HK
CW-XC83GU, CW-XC83HK
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About the Controls on the Air Conditioner
Remote controller
OPERATION
• 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).
MODE
• Every time you push this button, it will toggle
between COOL, FAN and DRY.
ON/OFF TIMER
- 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 →O)
• 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 →O)
FAN SPEED
• Every time you push this button it is set as follows.
{High(F3) →Low(F1) →Med(F2) →High(F3)...}.
TEMPERATURE SETTING
• 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.
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.
AIR SWING
• This button can automatically control the air flow
direction.
Precaution: The Remote Controller will not function properly if strong light strikes the sensor window of the
air conditioner or if there are obstacles between the Remote Controller and the air conditioner.

VENTCLOSE OPEN
Part A
Part B
Drain pipe
Drain cap
Controlled
manually
Controlled
manually
Controlled by Remote
Controller
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About the Controls on the Air Conditioner
Additional controls and important information.
Ventilation
The ventilation lever must be in the CLOSE position in order to maintain the best cooling conditions.
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.
NOTE: Before using the ventilation feature, and prior to installing the front grille, pull down part until
level with part .
Air Direction
The vertical air direction is adjusted by rotating the
horizontal louver forward or backward manually.
The horizontal air direction is adjusted by rotating the
vertical louver right or left manually or by Remote Controller.
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
• HORIZONTAL AIR-DIRECTION CONTROL
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.

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About the Controls on the Air Conditioner
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 by
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 under 40°C (104°F).
4. Rinse and gently shake the water from the filter and let it dry before replacing it.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will
clog it and reduce performance.
How to Insert Batteries
Care and Maintenance
TURN THE AIR CONDITIONER OFF AND REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE POWER OUTLET.
1. Remove the cover from the back of the
remote
controller.
2. Insert two AAA dry cell 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
cells 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.

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Features and Installation
Learning parts name prior to installation will help you understand the installation procedure.
Features
Features
CABINET
FRONT GRILLE
AIR FILTER AIR INTAKE
(INLET GRILLE)
AIR DISCHARGE
HORIZONTAL AIR DEFLECTOR
(VERTICAL LOUVER)
VERTICAL AIR DEFLECTOR
(HORIZONTAL LOUVER)
EVAPORATOR
POWER CORD
BASE PAN
CONDENSER
COMPRESSOR
BRACE
CONTROL BOARD
EVAPORATOR
CONTROL BOARD POWER CORD
BASE PAN
CONDENSER
COMPRESSOR
BRACE
EVAPORATOR
POWER CORD
BASE PAN
CONDENSER
COMPRESSOR
BRACE
CONTROL BOARD
VERTICAL LOUVER
Model: CW-XC83HU
Model: CW-C83GU
Model: CW-XC63HU, CW-XC63HK
CW-XC83GU, CW-XC83HK
Modèle: CW-XC78HU