Room Air Conditioner OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Indoor Model Outdoor CS-A75KR Model CU-A75KR CS-A95KR CU-A95KR CS-A125KR CU-A125KR Before using your air-conditioner, please read this operating instructions carefully and keep it for future reference. ENGLISH ................................ P . 1 ­ P. 28 F563254 CONTENTS 1 Before use : : FEATURES ...................................................................... 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................... 4 ­ 6 q Installation Precautions q Operation Precautions NAME OF EACH PART ........................................... 7 ­ 10 q Indoor Unit s When the front panel is opened q Outdoor Unit q Accessories q Remote Control s When the remote control is opened s How to use the remote control s When the back cover is opened PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION ............... 11 ­ 12 q Indoor unit q Remote Control s Inserting batteries s Setting the clock s About the batteries : : 2 How to use : HOW TO OPERATE ............................................... 13 ­ 14 q Automatic · Heating · Cooling · Soft Dry s Operation details q Adjusting Airflow Direction and Fan Speed s Operation details SETTING THE TIMER ............................................ 15 ­ 16 q Recommended Setting of Timer CONVENIENCE OPERATION ............................... 17 ­ 18 q Sleep Mode s Operation details q Economy or Powerful Mode s Operation details : : 1 ENGLISH 3 If necessary : CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................. 19 ­ 22 q Cleaning the Indoor Unit and Remote Control q Cleaning the Air Filter q Cleaning the Front Panel s Removing the front panel s Fixing the front panel s Cleaning the front panel q Replacing the Air Purifying Filters s Removing the air purifying filters s Reinstalling the air purifying filters q Pre-season Inspection q When the Air Conditioner is Not Used for an Extended Period of Time q Recommended Inspection TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 23 ­ 24 q Normal Operation q Abnormal Operation q Call the Dealer Immediately HELPFUL INFORMATIONS .......................................... 25 ENERGY SAVING AND OPERATION HINTS............... 26 : : : 2 FEATURES q SELF-ILLUMINATING BUTTON For your convenience to operate in the dark. (Refer page 9) q AUTOMATIC OPERATION Sense intake air temperature every hour to select the optimum mode. (Refer page 13) q SLEEP MODE Prevent the room from getting too hot or too cold while you are sleeping. (Refer page 17) q ECONOMY MODE To reduce electrical power consumption. (Refer page 18) q POWERFUL MODE Reaches the desired room temperature quickly. (Refer page 18) q REMOVABLE FRONT PANEL For quick and easy cleaning (washable). (Refer page 20) q CATECHIN AIR PURIFYING FILTER. Filter that can trap dust, tobacco smoke and tiny particles in the room. It can also prevent the growth of bacteria and viruses trapped in this filter. (Refer page 21) q DEODORIZING FILTER Used to remove unpleasant odours and deodorize the air in the room. (Refer page 21) q AUTO RESTART CONTROL Automatically restart the unit after power failure. (Refer page 25) Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Room Air Conditioner. Note: Before using your air-conditioner, please read this operating instructions carefully and keep it for future reference. 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ENGLISH 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. s Incorrect operation due to failure to follow instructions will cause harm or damage, the seriousness of which is classified as follows: ! Warning This sign warns of death or serious injury. ! Caution This sign warns of damage to property. s The instructions to be followed are classified by the following symbols: OFF This symbol (with a white background) denotes an action that is PROHIBITED. These symbols (with a black background) denote actions that are COMPULSORY. q Installation Precautions ! Warning s Do not install, remove and reinstall the unit yourself. Improper installation will cause leakage, electric shock or fire. Please engage an authorized dealer or specialist for the installation work. ! s This room air conditioner must be earthed. Improper grounding could cause electric shock. Caution s Ensure that the drainage piping is connected properly. Otherwise, water will leak out. s Do not install the unit in a place where there may be explosive gas leaks. Gas leaks near the unit could cause fires. 4 q Operation Precautions ! Warning This sign warns of death or serious injury. Do not insert plug to operate the unit. Do not pull out plug to stop the unit. Plug in properly. Do not share outlet. Do not operate with wet hands. Use specified power cord. Do not repair by yourself. Do not damage or modify the power cord. OFF If abnormal condition (burnt smell, etc) occurs, switch off and unplug the power supply. POWER SLEEP TIMER ECONOMY POWERFUL Do not insert finger or other objects into the indoor or outdoor units. Do not exposed directly to cool air for a long period. 5 ENGLISH OFF Switch off the power supply if the unit is not used for a long period. ! Caution This sign warns of injury. Do not pull the cord to disconnect the plug. Switch off the power supply before cleaning it. POWER SLEEP TIMER ECONOMY POWERFUL Do not wash the unit with water. Do not use for other purpose such as preservation or etc. Do not use any combustible equipment at airflow direction. Ventilate the room regularly. Do not sit or place anything on the outdoor unit. Pay attention as to whether the installation rack is damaged due to long period of usage. 6 NAME OF EACH PART q Indoor Unit Front Panel Air Intake Vents Power Supply Cord POWER SLEEP TIMER Panel Opener Signal Receptor ECONOMY POWERFU L Horizontal Airflow Direction Louver (Manually adjusted) Air Outlet Vents Vertical Airflow Direction Louver Operation Indicators q POWER : Green q SLEEP : Orange q TIMER : Orange Economy/Powerful Indicators Economy - Green Powerful - Orange POWER SLEEP TIMER ECONOMY POWERFUL s When the front panel is opened Front Panel Air Purifying Filter Air Filters POWER SLEEP TIMER ECONOMY POWERFUL Auto Operation Button Tab for Front Panel 7 ENGLISH q Outdoor Unit Air Intake Vents (Rear) Connecting cable (Side) Drain Hose Piping Air Outlet Vents Ground Terminal (Inside Cover) q Accessories CO OL AUT O TE MP PO WE OF RF UL F/O N Remote Control Remote Control Holder Two RO3 (AAA) dry-cell batteries or equivalent Air Purifying Filters (Catechin Air Purifying Filters and Deodorizing Filters) 8 q Remote Control Operation Display Signal Transmitter CO OL AUT O OFF/ON Button (self-illuminating Button) TE MP Room Temperature Setting Button (self-illuminating Button) Powerful Mode Operation Button PO WE OF RF UL F/O N s When the remote control cover is opened Operation Display Operation Mode Selection Button Clock Button Fan Speed Selection Button AU H H CO EAT AUTO I OL DR LO Y TO FA CL Manual Airflow Direction Selection Button Time-Setting Button SLE EP OFF MO N OC K AU ING ON TO AM PM 1 AM PM 2 3 CA NC SW AIR ECO FAN AU SW DE NOM Economy Mode Operation Button SPE Y MA AI R TO G ED T ON IME NU R OF F AL IN Auto Airflow Direction Button EL SE T Sleep Mode Operation Button OFF-TIMER Button ON-TIMER Button Timer Cancellation Button Timer Set Button 9 ENGLISH s How to use the remote control Notes · Do not throw or drop · Do not get it wet · Certain type of flourescent lamps may affect signal reception. Consult your dealer. POWER SLEEP TIMER POWERFUL ECONOMY Signal receptor · Signal received sound. One short beep or one long beep. · · Maximum distance : 10 m Make sure it is not obstructed. · Aim at the signal receptor. s When the back cover is opened Reset points · short to clear the memory OPEN 10 PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION q Indoor Unit ! Warning s Ensure the power plug is securely inserted. A loose plug may cause a fire or an electric shock. power 1 Connect theto an supply cord independent power supply. 2 Open the front panel POWER SLEEP TIMER ECONOMY POWERFUL 3 Remove the air filters 4 the air purifying filters Insert 5 the air filters Insert 6 the front panel Close s Notes · If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time, turn off the main Power supply. If it is left at the ON position, approximately 2.5 W of electricity will be used even if the indoor unit has been turned off with the remote control. If operation is stopped, then restart immediately, the unit will resume operation only after 3 minutes. Use under the following conditions DBT: Dry Bulb Temp Indoor WBT:Wet Bulb Temp Maximum Temperature Minimum Temperature DBT 32 16 WBT 23 11 Cooling Outdoor DBT 43 16 WBT 26 11 Indoor DBT 30 16 WBT Heating Outdoor DBT 24 -5 WBT 18 -6 (Unit in °C) · _ _ 11 ENGLISH q Remote Control s Inserting batteries 1 2 OPEN Slide the cover to open Be sure the directions are correct · Open the remote control cover and confirm the display 12:00 PM is flashing. OP EN PM * Set the current time (Clock) immediately to prevent battery exhaustion. s Setting the clock 1 Press the clock button PM CL OC K CO OL flashes lights up MO ECO FAN AI PM 1 DE NOM Y SPE MA R AU ED T ON IME NU SW TO IN G 2 Press to set the current time Press continuously for fast forwarding. Press continuously for fast reversing. AL SLE EP 2 3 CA R OF F NC EL SE T 3 Press the clock button PM lights up lights up s About the batteries · Can be used for approximately one year. Observe the following when replacing the batteries · Replace with new batteries of the same type . · Do not use rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd). · Remove the batteries if the unit is not going to be used for a long period. 12 HOW TO OPERATE q Automatic, Heating, Cooling, Soft Dry 1 Display CO OL CL OC K Press to select the desired operation mode When pressed, the display changes in this order. a HEAT COOL DRY MO ECO FAN SPE DE NOM Y Close the Cover 1 AI SLE EP 2 3 CA IN G AL T OO I M E CN R OL OF F MA R AU ED 2 3 NU SW TO Press to start the operation POWER indicator LED (Green) on indoor unit will light up. Press once more to stop operation. NC EL SE T TE MP Press to select room temperature · a Automatic Operation Display - Operation with 2°C higher than standard HI AUTO temperature. AUTO OF PO WE RF UL F/O N - Operation with standard temperature. (see operation details below) - Operation with 2°C lower than standard temperature. AUTO LO · HEAT Heating, COOL Cooling, DRY Soft Dry operation Press to increase temperature by 1°C. Press to decrease temperature by 1°C. ­ The temperature can be set between 16°C and 30°C. ­ Recommended temperature For Heating: 20°C - 24°C For Cooling: 26°C - 28°C For Soft Dry: 1°C - 2°C lower than room temperature. s Operation details COOL Cooling Operation · To set room temperature to your preference of cooling comfort. a ­ Automatic Operation · At the start of the automatic operation, Heating, Cooling or Soft Dry is automatically selected according to the indoor temperature. · The operation mode changes every hour, when necessary. · Temperature is not displayed on remote control during Auto mode operation DRY ­ Soft Dry Operation · A very gentle Cooling Operation. Consisting primarily of dehumidifying. It does not lower the room temperature. · During Soft Dry operation, the indoor fan operates at Low fan speed. Cooling Operation Setting temperature Soft Dry operation with Low fan speed Switch to Soft Dry when setting temperature is reached. 13 ENGLISH q Adjusting Airflow Direction And Fan Speed Press to select Fan speed · The display changes in this order Automatic CO OL CL OC K Low Medium High AU TO MO FA N ECO FAN AI R DE NOM Y SPE AU ED MA 1 ON TIM NU SW TO IN G ER OF AL SLE EP 2 3 CA F NC EL Selecting Vertical Airflow Direction Press AUTO, · Cooling and Soft Dry ­ The louver swing up and down automatically. · Heating ­ When the discharge air temperature is low such as at the start of heating operation, the air blows at horizontal level. As the temperature rises, the hot air blows in a downwards direction. · To stop the automatic airflow direction operation, press MANUAL button. SE T Press MANUAL · Manual selection of Vertical Airflow Direction Louver. · The display changes in this order, POWER SLEEP TIMER ECONOMY POWERFUL Horizontal Airflow Direction · Adjust it manually. s Operation details HEAT ­ Heating Operation Defrosing Operation Depend on the outdoor temperature, the operation occasionally stops to melt the frost on the outdoor unit. · Heat is obtained from outdoor air to warm up the room. When the outdoor ...