Panasonic Air Conditioner CW C53HU User Manual

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Room Air Conditioner  
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
MANUEL D'INSTALLATION ET D'UTILISATION  
Model, Modèle: CW-C53GK  
CW-C53HU  
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  
For customers in Canada :  
For assistance, please call : 905-624-5505  
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Sa fe t y Pre ca u t io n s  
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed:  
I Incorrect operation will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications.  
I Because of the weight of the product, it is recommended that you have a helper to assist in the installation.  
I Use Caution! Sharp Edges! See Warning, page 4.  
WARNING : This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.  
This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to  
property only.  
CAUTION :  
I Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.  
Be sure not do this.  
Be sure to follow the instructions.  
WARNING  
Plug in the power plug  
properly.  
Do not operate or stop the  
unit by inserting or pulling  
out the power plug.  
Do not damage or use an  
unspecified power cord.  
• Otherwise, it will cause electric  
shock or fire due to heat  
generation.  
• It will cause electric shock or fire  
due to heat generation.  
• It will cause electric shock or fire.  
If the power cord is damaged, it must  
be replaced by the manufacturer or  
its service agent or a similarly  
qualified person in order to avoid a  
hazard.  
Do not modify the length of  
the power cord or use an  
extension cord.  
Do not operate with wet  
hands or in a damp  
environment.  
Do not direct air flow at room  
occupants.  
• It will cause electric shock or fire  
due to heat generation.  
• It will cause electric shock.  
• This could lead to health  
problems.  
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When the air filter is to be  
removed, do not touch the  
metal parts of the unit.  
Do not clean the air  
conditioner with water.  
When the unit is to be  
cleaned, switch the unit off,  
and unplug it.  
They are sharp and may cause  
an injury.  
Since the fan rotates at high  
speed during operation, it may  
cause an injury.  
Water may enter the unit and  
degrade the insulation. It may  
cause an electric shock.  
Do not operate the unit  
without the air filter or when  
the front intake grille has  
been removed.  
Do not put a pet or house  
plant where it will be  
exposed to direct air flow.  
Do not use the unit for any  
other purpose than its  
intended use.  
It could cause dust to  
accumulate on the heat  
exchanger.  
This could injure the pets  
or plants.  
Do not use this air conditioner to  
preserve precision devices, food,  
pets, plants, or art objects.  
It may cause deterioration of  
quality, etc.  
Do not operate switches  
Do not apply an insecticide  
or flammable spray.  
SHARP EDGES!  
with wet hands  
.
It may cause a fire or damage of  
the cabinet.  
Use caution when handling the  
case. Grip it firmly and do not allow  
it to slip while holding it.  
It may cause an electric shock.  
Use heavy gloves to handle the  
case if necessary.  
Sharp edges  
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Ab o u t t h e Co n t ro ls o n t h e Air Co n d it io n e r  
The controls will look like one of the following:  
Controls  
Off  
- Turns air conditioner off.  
High Fan - High speed fan operation without cooling.  
Low Fan - Low speed fan operation without cooling.  
High Cool - Cooling with high 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 the arrow points to the larger marks for greater  
cooling.  
Point the arrow to the smaller marks for more moderate cooling.  
(i.e. the higher the number, the greater the cooling)  
I 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.  
I FOR MAXIMUM COOLING  
1. Turn the operation switch to the High Cool setting.  
2. Set the thermostat control to the highest (9) temperature mark.  
I FOR QUIETER OPERATION  
1. Turn the operation switch to the Low Cool setting.  
2. Set the thermostat control as needed.  
I CAUTION  
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.  
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Additional controls and important information.  
Air Direction  
• ADJUSTING THE AIR DIRECTION USING THE HORIZONTAL AIR-DEFLECTOR CONTROL  
Using the control tabs, the air flow can be directed  
to the left, right, straight ahead, or any combination  
of these directions.  
Care and Maintenance  
TURN THE AIR CONDITIONER OFF AND REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE POWER OUTLET.  
• TO CLEAN FILTER  
The air filter will become dirty as it removes  
dust from the inside air.  
Do not force open  
or open too  
far (about 56°)  
It should be washed at least every 2 weeks.  
If the air filter remains full of dust, the air  
flow will decrease and the cooling capacity  
will be reduced, possibly damaging the unit.  
1. Pull the inlet grille forward and pull out the  
air filter. (Fig. 1)  
2. Wash the air filter in warm 104°F (40°C) water.  
Be sure to shake off all the water before  
replacing the filter.  
Fig. 1  
Fig. 2  
Fig. 3  
• CLEANING THE AIR CONDITIONER  
The front grille and inlet grille may be wiped with a  
cloth dampened in a mild detergent solution. (Fig. 2)  
The cabinet may be washed with mild soap or  
detergent and lukewarm water, then polished with  
a liquid wax used for appliances.  
To ensure continued peak efficiency, the condenser  
coils (outside of unit) should be checked  
periodically and cleaned if clogged with soot or  
dirt from the atmosphere.  
• HOW TO REMOVE THE FRONT GRILLE  
1. Remove the thermostat knob and the operation  
knob by pulling.  
2. Remove the screw securing the front grille. (Fig. 3)  
3. Push the grille up from the bottom and pull  
the top of the grille away from the case as  
the top tabs lift out of their slots. (Fig. 4)  
Fig. 4  
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