Operating Instructions
Air Conditioner
Model No.
Indoor Unit
Outdoor Unit
CS-C12PKF-3
CS-C18PKF-3
CS-C24PKF-3
CU-C12PKF-3
CU-C18PKF-3
CU-C24PKF-3
Operating Instructions
Air Conditioner
Thank you for purchasing Panasonic Air Conditioner.
Installation instructions attached.
Before operating the unit, read these operating
instructions thoroughly and keep them for future
reference.
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Quick guide
Table of contents
Inserting the batteries
Safety precautions...................4-5
How to use...............................6-7
To learn more... ......................8-9
Cleaning instructions................10
Troubleshooting........................ 11
Information.................Back cover
1
1
2
3
Pull out the back cover of
remote control
2
3
Insert AAA or R03 batteries
(can be used ~ 1 year)
Close the cover
2
3
Clock setting
TIMER
ON
3
1
2
3
Press CLOCK
Set the time
Confirm
1
OFF
CANCEL
RESET
Accessories
SET
1
• Remote control
• AAA or R03 batteries × 2
• Remote control holder
• Screws for remote control
holder × 2
Basic operation
Select the desired mode
AUTO
1
AUTO
COOL
DRY
FAN
DRY
COOL
SPEED
AIR
SWING
Start/stop the operation
2
AUTO
2
3
1
ECONAVI
COMFORT
NANOE-G
POWER/AVS
• Please note that the OFF
POWERFUL/
QUIET
indication
is on to start.
AIR SWING
FAN SPEED
3
Select the desired
temperature
• Selection range:
16 °C ~ 30 °C.
TIMER
ON
SET
3
1
2
OFF
CANCEL
RESET
•
Operating the unit within the
recommended temperature
may save energy.
SET
CLOCK
COOL: 26 °C ~ 28 °C.
DRY : 1 °C ~ 2 °C lower than
room temperature.
• To dim or restore the unit’s
indicator brightness, press
and hold for 5 seconds.
8m
• Use remote control within 8 m
from the remote control receiver
of the indoor unit.
The illustrations in this manual are for explanation purposes
only and may differ from the actual unit. They are subject to
change without notice for future improvement.
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Safety precautions
To prevent personal injury, injury to others
or property damage, please comply with the
following:
WARNING
Incorrect operation due to failure to follow
instructions below may cause harm or damage,
the seriousness of which is classified as below:
Indoor unit and outdoor unit
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
This sign warns of
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
death or serious
injury.
WARNING
CAUTION
This sign warns of
injury or damage to
property.
Please consult authorised dealer or specialist to
clean the internal parts, repair, install, remove
and reinstall the unit. Improper installation and
handling will cause leakage, electric shock or fire.
The instructions to be followed are classified by
the following symbols:
This symbol denotes an
action that is PROHIBITED.
Confirm with authorised dealer or specialist on
usage of any specified refrigerant type.
Using refrigerant type other than the specified
may cause product damage, burst and injury etc.
Do not install the unit in a potentially explosive
or flammable atmosphere. Failure to do so could
result in fire.
These symbols denote
actions COMPULSORY.
Do not insert your fingers or other
objects into the air conditioner indoor or
outdoor unit, rotating parts may cause
injury.
Do not touch the outdoor unit during lightning, it
may cause electric shock.
Do not expose yourself directly to cold air for a
long period to avoid excess cooling.
Power supply
Indoor unit
Do not sit or step on the unit, you may
fall down accidentally.
Air inlet
Remote control
Air outlet
Do not allow infants and small children to play
with the remote control to prevent them from
accidentally swallowing the batteries.
Remote control
Air inlet
Power supply
Outdoor unit
Air outlet
Do not use a modified cord,
joint cord, extension cord or
unspecified cord to prevent
overheating and fire.
To prevent overheating, fire or electric shock:
•
Do not share the same power outlet with other
equipment.
•
•
•
Do not operate with wet hands.
Do not over bend the power supply cord.
Do not operate or stop the unit by inserting or
pulling out the power plug.
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Use complete power supply cord without
joining. In unavoidable circumstances that
complete power supply cord without joining
is impossible, use an approved connection
means (for example: socket and plug).
CAUTION
Indoor unit and outdoor unit
Power
Supply
Air Conditioner
Do not wash the indoor unit with water,
benzine, thinner or scouring powder to
avoid damage or corrosion at the unit.
Indoor Unit
◄
Do not use for preservation of precise
equipment, food, animals, plants, artwork
or other objects. This may cause quality
deterioration, etc.
Complete wire
without joining
Complete
wire without
joining
◄
OR
Do not use any combustible equipment in front
of the airflow outlet to avoid fire propagation.
◄
Do not expose plants or pet directly to airflow
Approved connecting
means (for example:
approved socket and
plug)
to avoid injury, etc.
Outdoor
Unit
Do not touch the sharp aluminium
fin, sharp parts may cause injury.
Do not switch ON the indoor unit when waxing
the floor. After waxing, aerate the room
properly before operating the unit.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
Do not install the unit in oily and smoky areas
to prevent damage to the unit.
It is strongly recommended to be installed
with Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB)
or Residual Current Device (RCD) to prevent
electric shock or fire.
Do not dismantle the unit for cleaning purpose
to avoid injury.
Do not step onto an unstable bench when
cleaning the unit to avoid injury.
To prevent overheating, fire or electric shock:
•
•
Insert the power plug properly.
Dust on the power plug should be
periodically wiped with a dry cloth.
Do not place a vase or water container on the
unit. Water may enter the unit and degrade the
insulation. This may cause an electric shock.
Stop using the product if any abnormality/
failure occurs and disconnect the power plug
or turn off the power switch and breaker.
(Risk of smoke/fire/electric shock) Examples
of abnormality/failure
Do not open window or door for long time
during COOL/DRY mode operation.
Prevent water leakage by ensuring drainage
pipe is:
- Connected properly,
•
•
•
The ELCB trips frequently.
- Kept clear of gutters and containers, or
- Not immersed in water
Burning smell is observed.
Abnormal noise or vibration of the unit is
observed.
After a long period of use or use with any
combustible equipment, aerate the room
regularly.
•
•
•
•
Water leaks from the indoor unit.
Power cord or plug becomes abnormally hot.
Fan speed cannot be controlled.
The unit stops running immediately even if it
is switched on for operation.
The fan does not stop even if the operation
is stopped.
After a long period of use, make sure the
installation rack does not deteriorate to
prevent the unit from falling down.
•
Remote control
Contact your local dealer immediately for
maintenance/repair.
Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. It
may damage the remote control.
This equipment must be earthed to prevent
electrical shock or fire.
To prevent malfunction or damage of the
remote control:
•
Remove the batteries if the unit is not going
to be used for a long period of time.
New batteries of the same type must be
inserted following the polarity stated.
Prevent electric shock by switching off the
power supply and unplug:
•
- Before cleaning or servicing,
- When extended non-use, or
- During abnormally strong lightning activity.
Power supply
Do not disconnect the plug by pulling the cord
to prevent electric shock.
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How to use
ECONAVI
To optimise energy saving
Human activity
sensor and
indicator
ECONAVI
Sunlight sensor
and remote
control receiver
MODE
To select operation mode
Indicator
AUTO - For your convenience
• Unit selects the operation mode according to
the room temperature.
• Once AUTO mode is selected, the unit will
operate at the standard setting temperature.
POWER/AVS
TIMER
(Orange/Green)
(Orange)
Remote control
display
(Green)
ECONAVI
AUTO COMFORT
NANOE-G
(Green)
(Blue)
Room
Standard setting
temperature
Operation mode
temperature
POWERFUL/QUIET
(Orange/Green)
23˚C & above
COOL
DRY
25˚C
Below 23˚C
22˚C
AUTO
COOL
DRY
FAN
SPEED
• Press
for “HI” to +2˚C or
for “LO” to -2˚C
AIR
to the standard setting temperature.
SWING
COOL - To enjoy cool air
• To reduce power consumption during COOL
mode, use curtains to screen off sunlight and
outdoor heat.
OFF/ON
DRY - To dehumidify the environment
• Unit operates at low fan speed to give a gentle
cooling operation.
Press and hold for
approximately
10 seconds to show
temperature setting in
°C or °F.
TEMP
TIMER
ON
SET
3
POWERFUL/
QUIET
To switch between
1
2
powerful & quiet
Press to restore the
remote control to
default setting.
OFF
CANCEL
POWERFUL
QUIET
NORMAL
CLOCK
POWERFUL: To reach temperature quickly
Not used in normal
operations.
POWERFUL
•
This operation will stop automatically after 15
minutes.
FAN SPEED
QUIET: To enjoy quiet operation
To select fan speed
QUIET
• This operation reduces airflow noise.
(Remote control display)
• For AUTO, the indoor fan speed is automatically
adjusted according to the operation mode.
Auto OFF/ON button
Use when remote control is misplaced or a malfunction occurs. Raise the front panel:
• To use in AUTO mode, press the button once.
• To use in COOL mode, press and hold the button until 1 beep is heard, then
release.
• Press the button again to turn off.
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See "To learn more..." for details.
To set the timer
AUTO
COMFORT
To maximise comfort
To purify the air
To turn ON or OFF the unit at a preset time.
AUTO COMFORT
1
2
3
NANOE-G
TIMER
ON
SET
1
2
3
NANOE-G
• nanoe-G starts automatically when the unit is
OFF
CANCEL
OFF/ON
turned on with
.
Select ON or OFF
timer
Example:
OFF at 22:00
1
• Can be activated even when the unit is turned
off. In this condition, the unit will operate as a fan
with AUTO fan speed and louver swing.
OFF
To deactivate viruses/bacteria on the filter
NANOE-G
POWER
Set the time
2
3
2
• After the unit is turned off, the nanoe-G in-filter
deactivation may activate up to 150 minutes.
Turning on the unit cancels this operation.
SET
Confirm
• To disable this operation in the future, press and
NANOE-G
hold
until a short beep sound is heard. This
will not disable the nanoe-G to purify the air.
TIMER
• To restore the nanoe-G in-filter deactivation,
NANOE-G
press and hold
heard.
until a long beep sound is
ON
• To cancel ON or OFF timer, press
then press
or
OFF
.
CANCEL
• If timer is cancelled manually or due to power
failure, you can restore the previous setting
SET
AIR SWING
To adjust airflow direction
(once power is resumed) by pressing
.
• When ON Timer is set, the unit may start
earlier (up to 15 minutes) before the actual
set time in order to achieve the desired
temperature on time.
(Remote control display)
• Timer operation is based on the clock set in
the remote control and repeats daily once set.
For clock setting, please refer to Quick guide.
• Keeps the room ventilated.
• In COOL/DRY mode, if AUTO is set, the louver
swings left/right and up/down automatically.
• Do not adjust the louver by hand.
Note
POWERFUL/
QUIET
POWERFUL/
QUIET
AUTO
AUTO
NANOE-G
ECONAVI
ECONAVI
COMFORT
COMFORT
,
,
,
,
,
• Can be activated in all modes and can be
cancelled by pressing the respective button
again.
• Cannot be selected at the same time.
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To learn more...
Operation mode
COOL: Use curtains to screen off sunlight and outdoor heat to reduce power consumption during COOL mode.
DRY : Unit operates at low fan speed to give a gentle cooling operation.
nanoe-G in-filter deactivation
Depending on the unit’s accumulated operation time, nanoe-G in-filter deactivation may activate only once a day after
the unit turned off.
To remove the moisture left in the internal parts, the fan will operate for 30 minutes with louver opened slightly. This
process only applicable when the unit is operated in COOL/DRY mode before turned off. Then, nanoe-G deactivates
viruses/bacteria on the filter for 2 hours with fan stopped and louver closed.
Do not turn off the power supply during this operation. After power failure, this operation will not resume.
ECONAVI and AUTO COMFORT
AUTO
ECONAVI
COMFORT
Note
or
When manual AIR SWING is selected,
the ECONAVI and AUTO COMFORT
operations will be cancelled.
AIR SWING
The human activity sensor
and the sunlight sensor will
start to detect.
The unit will start to initialise
(for approximately 1 minute)
Human activity sensor operation
ECONAVI ; Detecting human presence and activity, the unit controls room temperature to save energy.
Human
Low activity
Normal activity
High activity
Absent
+2 °C
Mode
+1 °C
Set
temperature
COOL/DRY
AUTO COMFORT ; Detecting human presence and activity, the unit controls room temperature to keep human
comfortable consistently.
Human
Low activity
Normal activity
High activity
Absent
+2 °C
Mode
+1 °C
Set
temperature
-1 °C
COOL/DRY
+1 tap
Set
Fan Speed
*
During low activity, fan speed 1 tap up for first 15 minutes or until set temperature is reached.
** During human absence, maximum fan speed for COOL/DRY mode is medium fan.
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The human activity sensor will also scan for area of heat source and movement in a room.
Detection area
Human activity indicator
120º
7m
At left area
At center / multiple area
At right area
The unit judges human activity area for a few seconds before indicator updates. Based on area activeness
horizontal airflow direction louver will adjust either fix at predetermined position or swing left/right periodically.
• The human activity sensor performance is influenced by indoor unit location, movement speed, temperature
range, etc.
• The human activity sensor may:
- mistakenly detect an object with heat source & movement similar to human, such as pets, etc.
- mistakenly detect as non-heat source & movement if a human stays motionless for certain period of time.
• Do not place large objects near the sensor and keep away heating units or humidifier from the sensor’s detection
area. They may cause sensor malfunction.
Sunlight Sensor operation
ECONAVI is activated,
the unit maintains set
ECONAVI ; Detecting sunlight intensity, the unit adjust temperature to save energy.
Ambient condition
temperature until a high
sunlight intensity is detected.
The sunlight sensor detects
sunlight intensity during
weather or day/night
Mode
+1 °C
Set
temperature
COOL/DRY
changes, and the unit adjusts
temperature.
• In a room without window or with thick curtain, the sunlight sensor will judge as cloudy/night.
Automatic Voltage Switcher (AVS)
When power supply is unstable, where the AC voltage supplied is below 185 V or above 260 V, AVS will
switch off the outdoor unit to protect the compressor. During this condition, the AVS indicator will turn on.
Indicator
Green
Indoor unit
ON
Outdoor unit
ON
POWER/AVS
Orange
ON
OFF
Note: Room temperature may rise during AVS ON.
Operation conditions
Use this air conditioner under the following temperature range.
DBT : Dry bulb temperature
WBT : Wet bulb temperature
Indoor
Outdoor
Temperature (°C)
DBT
32
WBT
23
DBT
55
WBT
31
Max.
Min.
COOL
16
11
16
11
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Cleaning instructions
To ensure optimal performance of the unit,
cleaning has to be carried out at regular
intervals. Please consult authorised dealer.
Indoor unit
Front panel
Aluminium fin
• Switch off the power supply and unplug before
cleaning.
• Do not touch the aluminium fin, sharp parts may
cause injury.
• Do not use benzine, thinner or scouring powder.
• Use only soap ( pH 7) or neutral household
detergent.
POWER/AVS
TIMER
ECONAVI
AUTO COMFORT
NANOE-G
POWERFUL/QUIET
• Do not use water hotter than 40 °C.
Human activity
sensor
nanoe-G
Generator
Air filters
Indoor unit
Wipe the unit gently with a soft,
dry cloth.
nanoe-G Generator
Every 6 months
• Clean with dry cotton bud.
• Do not touch during operation.
Human activity sensor
Do not hit or violently press or poke it with a sharp
object. This can lead to damage and malfunction.
Air filters
Every 2 weeks
• Wash/rinse the filters gently
with water to avoid damage to
the filter surface.
Front panel
Wash gently and dry.
• Dry the filters thoroughly under shade, away
from fire or direct sunlight.
• Replace any damaged filters.
Remove the front panel
Pull out
2
Remove air filter
Attach air filter
1 Raise
POWER/AVS
TIMER
ECONAVI
AUTO COMFORT
NANOE-G
POWERFUL/QUIET
Close it securely
1 Insert at
both sides
Insert into the unit
Press both ends of
the front panel
3
For seasonal inspection after extended
non-use
• Checking of remote control batteries.
• No obstruction at air inlet and air outlet vents.
• After 15 minutes of operation, it is normal to
have the following temperature difference
between air inlet and air outlet vents:
COOL: ≥ 8 °C
POWER/AVS
TIMER
ECONAVI
AUTO COMFORT
NANOE-G
POWERFUL/QUIET
For extended non-use
•
Activate nanoe-G operation for 2~3 hours as an
alternative to remove moisture left in the internal
parts thoroughly to prevent mould growth.
2
4
Close down
For CS-C18PKF-3, CS-C24PKF-3:
Press at center of the front panel.
• Turn off the power supply and unplug.
• Remove the remote control batteries.
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Troubleshooting
The following symptoms do not indicate malfunction.
Symptom
Cause
Mist emerges from indoor unit.
Water flowing sound during operation.
The room has a peculiar odour.
• Condensation effect due to cooling process.
• Refrigerant flow inside the unit.
• This may be due to damp smell emitted by the wall,
carpet, furniture or clothing.
Indoor fan stops occasionally during automatic • This helps to remove the surrounding odour.
fan speed setting.
Operation is delayed a few minutes after
restarting.
• The delay is a protection to the unit’s compressor.
Outdoor unit emits water/steam.
TIMER indicator is always on.
Cracking sound during operation.
• Condensation or evaporation occurs on pipes.
• The timer setting repeats daily once set.
• Changes of temperature caused the expansion/
contraction of the unit.
2 or more human activity indicator turns on
simultaneously.
• Judgement of heat source and movement area in
progress.
Check the following before calling for servicing.
Symptom
Check
Operation in COOL mode is not working
efficiently.
• Set the temperature correctly.
• Close all doors and windows.
• Clean or replace the filters.
•
Clear any obstruction at the air inlet and air outlet vents.
Noisy during operation.
• Check if the unit has been installed at an incline.
• Close the front panel properly.
Remote control does not work.
• Insert the batteries correctly.
(Display is dim or transmission signal is weak.) • Replace weak batteries.
The unit does not work.
• Check if the circuit breaker is tripped.
• Check if timers have been set.
The unit does not receive the signal from the
remote control.
• Make sure the receiver is not obstructed.
• Certain fluorescent lights may interfere with signal
transmitter. Please consult authorised dealer.
NON SERVICEABLE CRITERIAS
TURN OFF POWER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG then please consult authorised dealer under the following
conditions:
• Abnormal noise during operation.
• Water/foreign particles have entered the remote
control.
• Circuit breaker switches off frequently.
• Power cord becomes unnaturally warm.
• Switches or buttons are not functioning properly.
• Water leaks from Indoor unit.
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Information
English
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries
[Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union]
These symbols are only valid in the
European Union. If you wish to discard
these items, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom
two symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol.
In this case it complies with the
requirement set by the Directive for the
chemical involved.
Pb
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© Panasonic Corporation 2012
Printed in Malaysia
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