Panasonic CS-A18CKPG User Manual

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Before using your air conditioner, please read
this operating instructions carefully and keep it
for future reference.

Room Air Conditioner

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Before using your air-conditioner, please read this operating instructions

carefully and keep it for future reference.

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EAT-PUMP MODEL

Indoor Outdoor

CS-A18CKPG CU-A18CKP6G

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ENGLISH ....................... P. 1 – P. 11

ESPAÑOL ...................... P. 12 – P. 22

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For assistance, please call; (866)-292-7292, for
Hawaii residents call (808)-488-7779.

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Thank you for purchasing our Panasonic Room Air
Conditioner.

CONTENTS

:Features ..................................................... 1

:Safety Precautions .................................... 2

■ Installation Precautions

■ Operation Precautions

:Name of Each Part ................................ 3~4

■ Indoor Unit

■ Outdoor Unit

■ Accessories

■ Remote Control

:Preparation Before Operation .................. 5

■ Indoor Unit

■ Remote Control

:How to Operate ...................................... 5~6

:Setting the Timer ....................................... 7

:Convenience Operation ............................ 7

■ Sleep Mode Operation

■ Economy Mode Operation

■ Powerful Mode Operation

:Care and Maintenance .............................. 8

■ Cleaning the Indoor Unit and Remote Control

■ Cleaning the Air Filter

■ Cleaning the Front Panel

■ Air Purifying Filters

■ Pre-season Inspection

■ When the Air Conditioner is Not Used for an

Extended Period of Time

■ Recommended Inspection

:Helpful Information ................................... 9

:Energy Saving and Operation Hints ........ 9

:Troubleshooting ...................................... 10

■ Normal Operation

■ Abnormal Operation

■ Call the Dealer Immediately

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Product Specification and Reference

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FEATURES

● Illuminating Button

For your convenience to operate the unit in the dark.

(Refer page 4)

● Automatic Operation

Sense indoor temperature to select the optimum
mode.

(Refer page 5)

● Sleep Mode

Prevent the room from getting too hot or too cold
while you are sleeping.

(Refer page 7)

● Economy Mode

To reduce electrical power consumption.

(Refer page 7)

● Powerful Mode

Reaches the desired room temperature quickly.

(Refer page 7)

● Removable Front Panel

For quick and easy cleaning (washable).

(Refer page 8)

● Air Purifying Filter

This new filter helps trap small airborne particles such
as dust, pollen and tobacco smoke.

(Refer page 8)

● Solar Refreshing Deodorizing Filter

Used to remove unpleasant odor and deodorize the
air in the room.

(Refer page 8)

● Auto Restart Control

Restart the unit automatically after power failure.

(Refer page 9)

! Warning

1) Operate your air conditioner from a stable 208/230 volts
AC supply.

2) Use a 15 Amps time delay fuse or a circuit breaker.

3) Disconnect from the main before servicing this appliance.

4) Do not repair by yourself.
In case of malfunction of this appliance, do not repair by
yourself. Contact the sales dealer or service dealer for a
repair.

5) Turn off the power (Isolation from main power supply).
Switch off the breaker, or switch off the power disconnecting
means to isolate the equipment from the main power supply
in case of an emergency.

POWER SUPPLY

Time Delay Fuse: Rated Volts:

15 Amps 208/230 V

Note:
Before using your air conditioner, please read
this operating instructions carefully and keep it
for future reference.

1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

● Incorrect operation due to failure to follow instructions
will cause harm or damage, the seriousness of which
is classified as follow:

■ Installation Precautions

! Warning

● Do not install, remove and reinstall the unit by
yourself.

Improper installation will cause leakage, electric
shock or fire. Please engage an authorized dealer
or specialist for the installation work.

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■ Operation Precautions

! Warning

This sign warns of death or serious injury.

● Do not operate with wet hands.

● Do not insert finger or other objects into the

indoor or outdoor units.

● Do not expose directly to cold air for a long
period of time.

! Warning

This sign warns of death or serious injury.

! Caution

This sign warns of damage to property.

● The instructions to be followed are classified by the
following symbols:

This symbol (with a white background) denotes an

action that is PROHIBITED.

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These symbols (with a black background) denote

actions that are COMPULSORY.

! Caution

● This room air conditioner must be
earthed.

Improper grounding could cause
electric shock.

● Ensure that the drainage piping is
connected properly.

Otherwise, water will leak out.

● Do not install the unit in a
potentially explosive atmosphere.

Gas leak near the unit could cause
fire.

● Use specified power cord.

● If abnormal condition (burnt smell, etc.)

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occurs, switch off the power supply.

! Caution

This sign warns of injury.

● Do not wash the unit with water.

● Do not use for other purposes such as

preservation.

● Do not use any combustible equipment at
airflow direction.

● Do not sit or place anything on the outdoor
unit.

● Switch off the power supply before cleaning.

● Ventilate the room regularly.

● Pay attention as to whether the installation

rack is damaged after a long period of usage.

● Switch off the power supply if the unit is not

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used for a long period.

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■ Indoor Unit

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1 Front Panel

2 Air Intake Vent

3 Air Outlet Vent

4 Vertical Airflow Direction Louver

5 Horizontal Airflow Direction Louver

6 Indicator Panel

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1 Auto Operation Button

(when the front panel is opened)

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● Indoor Unit

■ Accessories

(when the front panel is opened)

● Remote Control

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2 Air Filters

3 Air Purifying Filter

■ Outdoor Unit

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● Two RO3 (AAA) dry-cell batteries or equivalent

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SLEEPSLEEP

TIMERTIMER

SLEEPSLEEP

TIMERTIMER

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● Air Purifying Filter

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2 Economy Mode Indicator – GREEN

3 Powerful Mode Indicator – ORANGE

4 Power Indicator – GREEN

5 Sleep Mode Indicator – ORANGE

6 Timer Mode Indicator – ORANGE

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6

1 Air Intake Vents

2 Ground Terminal

(Inside cover)

3 Conduit

4 Drain Hose

5 Piping

6 Air Outlet Vents

(Air Purifying Filter)

(Solar Refreshing Deodorizing Filter)

NAME OF EACH PART

CHECK

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OFF

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RESET CLOCK

MODE

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● How to Insert the Batteries

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■ Remote Control

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● Remote Control Signal.

● Notes for Remote Control.

• Make sure it is not obstructed.

• Maximum distance : 10 m (32.8 ft.).

• Signal received sound :

One short beep or one long beep.

• Do not throw or drop.

• Do not get it wet.

• Certain types of fluorescent lamps may affect

signal reception. Consult your dealer.

1 Signal Transmitter

2 Operation Display

3 Powerful Mode Operation Button

4 Room Temperature Setting Button

(Illuminating button)

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5 Operation Mode Selection Button

6 Economy Mode Operation Button

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7 Vertical Airflow Direction Button

8 ON-Timer Button

1 Slide down the remote control cover completely

to remove it.

9 OFF-Timer Button

2 Insert the batteries

0 Reset Point

(Press with fine-tipped object to clear the memory)

! OFF/ON Button

(Illuminating button)

@ Sleep Mode Operation Button

# Fan Speed Selection Button

$ Horizontal Airflow Direction Button

% Timer Set Button

^ Timer Cancellation Button

& Time-Setting Button

* Clock Button

( Remote Control Cover

– Be sure the direction is correct
– 12:00 on display - flashing

• Set the current time (CLOCK) immediately to

prevent battery exhaustion.

3 Re-install the remote control cover by inserting it

in the side groves and pushing inward.

● 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.

4

PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION

CHECK

AUTO

AUTO H EAT DRY FANCOOL

FAN

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RESET CLOCK

FAN SPEED

AIR SWING

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■ Indoor Unit

HOW TO OPERATE

■ Setting Temperature

• Press 3 to increase or decrease the temperature.

• The temperature can be set between 60°F ~ 86°F.

• Recommended temperature:

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3

1 Open the front panel
2 Remove the air filters
3 Fit the air purifying filters in place
4 Insert the air filters
5 Close the front panel

■ Remote Control – To set the current time

2

3
5

1
6
4

■ To start the operation

• Press 1.

• POWER indicator (green) on the indoor unit will light

up.

• To stop, press once more.

■ Setting Mode

• Press 2 to select:-

AUTO – Automatic Operation
HEAT – Heating Operation
COOL – Cooling Operation
DRY – Soft Dry Operation

COOL

75°F ~ 78°F

2°F ~ 4°F

DRY

HEAT

Lower than the
room temperature

68°F ~ 75°F

• During AUTO Operation, press 3 to select:-

• Operation with 4°F higher than the standard

temperature.

• Operation with the standard temperature.

• Operation with 4°F lower than the standard

temperature.

● Standard Temperature

Indoor

temperature

73°F

68°F

Operation

Cooling

Soft Dry

Heating

Standard

temperature

77°F

72°F

70°F

1 Press 1.
2 Then press 2 to increase or decrease the time.
3 Press 1 again.

Set time on display will light up.

5

• At the beginning 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.

■ Setting the Fan Speed

• Press 4 to select:-

FAN – Low Fan Speed
FAN – Medium Fan Speed
FAN – High Fan Speed
AUTO
FAN – Automatic Fan Speed

The speed of the indoor fan is adjusted
automatically according to the operation.
The indoor fan stops occasionally during
cooling operation.

■ Setting the Vertical Airflow Direction

• Press 5 to select:-

AUTO

AUTO

• For COOL/DRY operation.
Swing up/down automatically.

AUTO

• For HEAT operation
When the discharge air temperature is
low such as at the start of the heating
operation, the air blows at horizontal
level. As the temperature rises, the hot
air blows in a downwards direction.

■ Setting the Horizontal Airflow Direction

• Press 6 to select:-

Indoor

Horizontal

Unit
Airflow
Direction

Remote

AUTO

Control

AUTO

• For COOL/DRY operation.
Swing left/right automatically.

• For HEAT operation

AUTO

When the discharge air temperature is
low, there is no air swing. When the
temperature rises, the horizontal airflow
louvers swing left/right automatically.

● Use this air conditioner under the following
conditions:

(Unit in °F)

WBT

73.4
(-)

51.8
(-)

Outdoor

DBT

109.4
(75.2)

60.8
(23)

DBT: Dry Bulb Temp
WBT: Wet Bulb Temp

Maximum Temperature-Cooling
(Maximum Temperature-Heating)

Minimum Temperature-Cooling
(Minimum Temperature-Heating)

Indoor

DBT

89.6
(86)

60.8

(60.8)

WBT

78.8

(64.4)

51.8

(21.2)

● Operation Details

COOL – Cooling Operation

• To set the room temperature at your preference
cooling comfort level.

AUTO – Automatic Operation

• Sense indoor temperature to select the optimum
mode.

• Temperature is not displayed on the remote control
during AUTO operation.

DRY – Soft Dry Operation

• A very gentle Cooling Operation, prior to
dehumidification. It does not lower the room
temperature.

• During Soft Dry operation, the indoor fan operates at
Low fan speed.

HEAT – Heating Operation

• Heat is obtained from outdoor air to warm up the
room. When the outdoor ambient air temperature
falls, the heating capacity of the unit might be
reduced.

• Defrosting Operation
Depending on the outdoor temperature, the operation
occasionally stops to melt the frost on the outdoor
unit.

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● 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.

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FAN

AUTO

MODE

SLEEP

ECONOMY

FAN SPEED

AIR SWING

OFF

CANCEL

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TIMER

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POWERFUL

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SETTING THE TIMER

Ensure that the current time is correct before setting
the timer. The timer cannot be set if the time display
is flashing.

■ ON-TIMER Operation

To start the air conditioner operation automatically.

• Press 1 to set the operation.

• Press 2 to increase or decrease the time.

• Then press 3.

• To cancel this operation, press 4.

■ OFF-TIMER Operation

To stop the air conditioner operation automatically.

• Press 5 to set the operation.

• Press 2 to increase or decrease the time.

• Then press 3.

• To cancel this operation, press 4.

● Timer Mode Operation Details

• When the ON-Timer is set, operation will start
before the actual set time. This is to enable the
room temperature reaches the set temperature at
the set time.

CONVENIENCE OPERATION

■ Sleep Mode Operation

To obtain a comfortable room temperature while
sleeping:-

• Press 6.

• Sleep mode indicator on the indoor unit will light up.

• To cancel this operation, press once more.

● Sleep Mode Operation Details

• When the room temperature reaches the set
temperature, the airflow volume will change to low
automatically.

• Sleep Mode Operation time is 8 hours.

• When used together with the timer, the timer has a

priority.

Temperature

Approx. 1°F

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0~1 hour

Approx.
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Sleep shift
operation starts.

Approx. 4°F
decrease.

← 1 hour →

← 1 hour →

after approx. 8 hours of sleep shift
operation, it will stop automatically.

increase.

• Cooling or Soft Dry
Operation for sleep shift
operation will start to
avoid overcooling.

• Heating operation for
sleep shift operation will
start to avoid overheating.

Approx. 5°F
decrease.

Time

■ Economy Mode Operation

To save electrical power consumption.
Please use this mode when the room has reached
your desired temperature.

• Press 7.
* Economy mode indicator (green) on the indoor unit

will light up.

• Press once more to cancel this operation.

■ Powerful Mode Operation

To obtain the set temperature quickly.

• Press 8.
* Powerful mode indicator (orange) on the indoor

unit will light up.

* Powerful mode will operate for 15 minutes only.

• To cancel this operation, press once more.

●

Economy / Powerful Mode Operation Details

• Economy and Powerful operation cannot be
selected simultaneously.

• The changes of the temperature and airflow volume
are automatic.

• The remote control display remains unchanged.

• If sleep button or operation mode button is pressed,

economy or powerful operation will be cancelled.

Economy Mode

Operation

COOL / DRY

HEAT

Temperature

1°F higher

than set temp.

1°F lower

than set temp.

Airflow

volume

Super Low

Automatic

7

COOL, DRY –> 15 minutes in advance
HEAT, AUTO –> 30 minutes in advance

• Once the ON/OFF Timer is set, operation will
start/stop at the set time everyday.

• The current time is not displayed when the timers
are set.

• When both timers are used together, the TIMER
mode indicator on the indoor unit remains lit even
when the operation is stopped by the OFF-TIMER.

Powerful Mode

Operation

COOL / DRY

HEAT

Temperature

5°F lower

than set temp.

5°F higher

than set temp.

Airflow

volume

Super High

Automatic