Panasonic cs-e24rkuaw, cs-e18RKUAW operating instructions

Operating Instructions

Air Conditioner

Model No.
Indoor Unit

CS-E18RKUAW
CS-E24RKUAW

Outdoor Unit
Single Split Multi Split

CU-E18RKUA
CU-E24RKUA

CU-5E36QBU

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.

Instructions d’utilisation
Climatiseur

Merci d’avoir acheté un climatiseur Panasonic
Instructions d’installation en annexe.
Avant d’utiliser le climatiseur, lire ces instructions
d’utilisation et les conserver pour s’y référer dans le
futur.

F569988

2-12

13-24

Français English

Provide fast cooling, maximum comfort,
clean air and optimise energy saving

ECONAVI and AUTO COMFORT The Right Choice for Energy Saving

Equipped with the human activity sensor, the air conditioner ensures to deliver cool or warm air to you,
and keeps the room consistently comfortable with minimum energy consumption.
See “To learn more...” for details.

Multi air conditioner system

Multi air conditioner systems save space by
letting you connect multiple indoor units to a
single outdoor unit.

• For complete product features, please refer
catalogue.

Indoor units

• It is possible to operate the indoor units

individually or simultaneously. The priority
of operation is placed on the fi rst unit that
turned on.

• During operation, HEAT and COOL modes

cannot activate at the same time for different
indoor units.

• The power indicator blinks to indicate the

indoor unit is standing by for a different
operation mode.

Operation conditions

Use this air conditioner under the following temperature range.
DBT : Dry bulb temperature
WBT : Wet bulb temperature

CS-E18RKUAW

Temperature (°F/°C)

COOL

HEAT

Max. 89.6/ 32 73.4/ 23 114.8/46 78.8/ 26 114.8/46 78.8 /26

Min. 60.8/ 16 51.8/ 11 0/ -17.8 -/ - 14.0/ -10 -/-

Max. 86.0/ 30 -/ - 75.2/ 24 64.4/18 75.2/24 64.4/18

Min. 60.8/ 16 -/ - -4/-20 -5.8/-21 5.0/ -15 3.2/-16

CS-E24RKUAW

DBT WBT DBT WBT DBT WBT

Power Supply

CS-E18RKUAW / CU-E18RKUAW 20 Amps

CS-E18RKUAW / CS-E24RKUAW / CU-5E36QBU 45 Amps

Models Number Time Delay Circuit Breaker Rated Volts

Outdoor unit

( CU-5E36QBU)

CU-E18RKUA
CU-E24RKUA

Indoor units

CU-5E36QBU

208/230VCS-E24RKUAW / CU-E24RKUAW 25 Amps

2

Quick guide

TIMER

CANCEL

ON

O

1

3

S

CK

RES

AC

RC

AUTOCOMFO

Q

TIMER

S

CANCEL

ON

O

1

2

3

F

D

S

K

RES

C

RC

ECO

I

O

HEAT

OOL

DRY

FAN

FAN

S

D

AIR

S

G

G

3

1

2

3
1

1

TIMER

ON

1

OFF

FF

SET CHECK CLOCK RESET

ETCHE

AUTO

AUT
HEAT
C

COOL

DRY
FAN

OFF/ON

ECONAVI

NAV

MODE

POWERFUL/

POWERFUL/

FAN SPEED

UIET

QUIET

TIMER

ON

1

OFF

FF

SET CHECK CLOCK RESET

ETCHECKCLOC

2 3

2

CANCEL

AC

AUTO

COMFORT

TEMP

AIR SWING

AIR SWIN

AN SPEE

2

CANCEL

A

AC

SET

3

RC

ET

SET

ET

3

ET

FAN

PEE

SPEED

AIR

WIN

SWING

RT

RC

2

Inserting the batteries

1

Pull out the back cover of

remote control
Insert AAA or R03 batteries

2

(can be used ~ 1 year)

3

Close the cover

Clock setting

1

Press CLOCK

2

Set the time

3

Confi rm

Basic operation

Select the desired mode

1

AUTO HEAT

DRY

Start/stop the operation

2

COOLFAN

POWER

•

Please note that the OFF
indication is on to start.

3

Select the desired temperature

•

Selection range (Not applicable
for FAN mode):
60°F ~ 86°F / 16°C ~ 30°C.

•

Operating the unit within the
recommended temperature may
save energy.
HEAT : 68°F ~ 75°F / 20°C ~
24°C.
COOL : 78°F ~ 82°F / 26°C ~
28°C.
DRY : 2°F ~ 4°F / 1°C ~ 2°C

lower than room
temperature.

Table of contents

Safety precautions ...................4-5

How to use...............................6-7

To learn more... .........................8

Cleaning instructions ..................9

Troubleshooting .................. 10-11

Information................................12

Accessories

• Remote control

• AAA or R03 batteries × 2

• Remote control holder

• Screws for remote control
holder × 2

English

•

26ft/8m

To dim or restore the unit’s indicator
brightness, press and hold for
5 seconds.

•

Use remote control within 26ft/8m
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.

3

Safety precautions

Air inlet

Air inlet

Air outlet

Air outlet

To prevent personal injury, injury to others
or property damage, please comply with the
following:
Incorrect operation due to failure to follow
instructions below may cause harm or damage,
the seriousness of which is classifi ed as below:

This sign warns of

WARNING

CAUTION

The instructions to be followed are classifi ed by
the following symbols:

Indoor unit

death or serious
injury.

This sign warns of
injury or damage to
property.

This symbol denotes an
action that is PROHIBITED.

These symbols denote
actions COMPULSORY.

Power supply

Air inlet

WARNING

Indoor unit and outdoor unit

This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
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.

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 fi re.

Confi rm with authorised dealer or specialist on
usage of any specifi ed refrigerant type.
Using refrigerant type other than the specifi ed
may cause product damage, burst and injury etc.

Do not install the unit in a potentially explosive
or fl ammable atmosphere. Failure to do so could
result in fi re.

Do not insert your fi ngers 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.

Do not sit or step on the unit, you may
fall down accidentally.

Remote control

4

Air outlet

Outdoor unit

Air inlet

Air outlet

Remote control

Do not allow infants and small children to play
with the remote control to prevent them from
accidentally swallowing the batteries.

Power supply

Do not use a modifi ed cord,
joint cord, extension cord or
unspecifi ed cord to prevent
overheating and fi re.

To prevent overheating, fi re 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.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, service agent
or similarly qualifi ed persons in order to avoid
a hazard.

It is strongly recommended to install this
unit using an Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker
(ELCB) or Ground Fault Interrupt (GFCI) or
Appliance Leakage Current Interrupt (ALCI) to
prevent electric shock or fi re.

Stop using the product if any abnormality/
failure occurs or turn off the power switch and
breaker. (Risk of smoke/fi re/electric shock)
Examples of abnormality/failure

•

The ELCB or GFCI or ALCI trip frequently.

•

Burning smell is observed.

•

Abnormal noise or vibration of the unit is
observed.

•

Water leaks from the indoor unit.

•

Power cord 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.
Contact your local dealer immediately for
maintenance or repair assistance.

This equipment must be earthed to prevent
electrical shock or fi re.

Prevent electric shock by switching off the
power supply:

- Before cleaning or servicing,

- When extended non-use, or

- During abnormally strong lightning activity.

CAUTION

Do not use for preservation of precise
equipment, food, animals, plants, artwork
or other objects. This may cause quality
deterioration, etc.

Do not use any combustible equipment
in front of the airfl ow outlet to avoid fi re
propagation.

Do not expose plants or pet directly to airfl ow
to avoid injury, etc.

Do not touch the sharp aluminium
fi n, sharp parts may cause injury.

Do not switch ON the indoor unit when waxing
the fl oor. After waxing, aerate the room
properly before operating the unit.

Do not install the unit in oily and smoky areas
to prevent damage to the unit.

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.

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.

Do not open window or door for long time
during COOL/DRY mode operation.

Prevent water leakage by ensuring drainage
pipe is:

- Connected properly,

- Kept clear of gutters and containers, or

- Not immersed in water
After a long period of use or use with any

combustible equipment, aerate the room
regularly.

After a long period of use, make sure the
installation rack does not deteriorate to
prevent the unit from falling down.

Remote control

Safety precautions

English

Indoor unit and outdoor unit

Do not wash the indoor unit with water,
benzene, thinner or scouring powder to avoid
damage or corrosion at the unit.

Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. It
may damage the remote control.

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.

5

How to use

TEMP

OFF/ON

TIMER

S

CANCEL

ON

O

2

3

CHECK

ECONAVI

To optimize energy saving

ECONAVI

Single

Single split system

Multi

Multi split system

MODE

To select operation mode

AUTO - For your convenience
HEAT - To enjoy warm air
COOL - To enjoy cool air
DRY - To dehumidify the environment
FAN - To circulate air in the room

POWERFUL/

QUIET

To switch between
powerful & quiet

QUIETPOWERFUL NORMAL

POWERFUL: To reach temperature quickly

POWERFUL

• This operation stops automatically

Single

QUIET: To enjoy quiet operation

• This operation reduces airfl ow noise.

FAN SPEED

(Remote control display)

• For AUTO, the indoor fan speed is

after 20 minutes.

• Press the button again or turn OFF the

Multi

unit to stop this operation.

QUIET

To select fan speed

automatically adjusted according to the
operation mode.

Human activity
sensor

Remote control display

AUTO
HEAT
COOL

DRY

FAN

OFF/ON

ECONAVI

MODE

POWERFUL/

QUIET

TIMER

ON

1

OFF

FF

SET CHECK CLOCK RESET

TEMP

FAN SPEED

2

FAN
SPEED

AIR
SWING

AUTO

COMFORT

AIR SWING

ET

SET

3

CANCEL

AC

RC

Remote control
receiver and
Indicator

POWER

TIMER

ECONAVI

AUTO COMFORT

POWERFUL

QUIET

(Green)
(Orange)
(Green)
(Green)
(Orange)
(Orange)

Press and hold for
approximately
10 seconds to show
temperature setting in
°F or °C.

Press and hold for
approximately
5 seconds to show
12-hour (am/pm) or
24-hour time indication.

Press to restore the
remote control to
default setting.

Not used in normal
operations.

Auto OFF/ON button

6

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.

• To use in HEAT mode, press and hold the button until 1 beep is heard, then
release. And press again until 2 beeps, then release.

• Press the button again to turn off.

TIMER

CANCEL

3

See "To learn more..." for details.

AUTO

COMFORT

To maximize comfort

AUTO COMFORT

AIR SWING

To adjust airfl ow direction

(Remote control display)

• Keeps the room ventilated.

• In COOL/DRY mode, if AUTO is set, the fl ap
swings left/right and up/down automatically.

• In HEAT mode, if AUTO is set, the horizontal fl ap
is fi xed at the predetermined position.
The vertical fl ap swings left/right after the
temperature rises.

• Do not adjust the fl ap by hand.

Auto Restart Control

• If power is resumed after a power failure, the
operation will restart automatically after a
period of time with previous operation mode
and airfl ow direction.

• This control is not applicable when TIMER is
set.

To set the timer

2 sets of ON and OFF timers are available
to turn ON or OFF the unit at different preset
times.

21 3

ON

1

OFF

Select ON or OFF

1

timer

• Each time pressed:

Set the time

2

Confi rm

3

SET

3

2

CANCEL

Example:
OFF at 11:50PM

OFF

Cancel

AM

2

PM

SET

PM

TIMER

• To cancel ON or OFF timer, press ON or
to select respective or then press

• If timer is cancelled manually or due to power
failure, you can restore the timer again by
pressing ON or

then press

to select respective or

OFF

SET

.

• The nearest timer setting will be displayed and
will activate in sequence.

• When ON Timer is set, the unit may start
earlier (up to 35 minutes) before the actual
set time in order to achieve the desired
temperature on time.

• 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.

CANCEL

OFF

.

How to use

English

Note

POWERFUL/

ECONAVI

QUIET

,

• Can be activated in all modes and can be
cancelled by pressing the respective button
again.

• Cannot be selected at the same time.

COMFORT

,

AUTO

7

Single

To learn more...

Single split system

Multi

Multi split system

Operation mode

AUTO : During operation mode selection the POWER indicator blinks.

• Unit selects operation mode every 10 minutes according to setting temperature and room temperature.

Single

• Unit selects operation mode every 3 hours according to setting temperature, outdoor temperature and room

Multi

temperature.

: Unit takes a while to warm up. The POWER indicator blinks during this operation.

HEAT
COOL

: Provides effi cient comfort cooling to suit your needs.

DRY

: Unit operates at low fan speed to give a gentle cooling operation.

FAN

: To circulate air in the room.

ECONAVI and AUTO COMFORT

ECONAVI

The unit will start to initialize
(for approximately 1 minute)

or

AUTO

COMFORT

The human activity sensor
will start to detect.

Human activity sensor operation

ECONAVI

Mode

COOL/DRY

HEAT

AUTO COMFORT ; Detecting human presence and activity, the unit controls room temperature to keep human
comfortable consistently.

Mode

COOL/DRY

HEAT

* 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.

; Detecting human presence and activity, the unit controls room temperature to save energy.

Human

Set
temperature

Human

Set
temperature

Set
Fan Speed

Low activity Normal activity

+2°F / +1°C

Low activity Normal activity

+2°F / +1°C

+0.5°F / +0.3°C

+1 tap*

Note

AIR SWING

When manual AIR SWING is selected,
the ECONAVI and AUTO COMFORT
operations will be cancelled.

High activity Absent

-4°F / -2°C

High activity Absent

-2°F / -1°C

-4°F / -2°C
+1 tap

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+4°F /
+2°C

-4°F /

-2°C

+4°F /
+2°C

-4°F /

-2°C

The human activity sensor will also scan for area of heat source and movement in a room.

Detection area

90º

23ft/7m

• Based on area activeness horizontal airfl ow direction will adjust either fi x
at predetermined position or swing left/right periodically.

• The human activity sensor performance is infl uenced 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 humidifi er from the sensor’s detection
area. They may cause sensor malfunction.

8

Cleaning instructions

To ensure optimal performance of the unit,
cleaning has to be carried out at regular
intervals. Dirty unit may cause malfunction
and you may see error code “H99”. Please
consult authorised dealer.

• Switch off the power at the circuit breaker before
cleaning.

• Do not touch the aluminium fi n, sharp parts may
cause injury.

• Do not use benzene, thinner or scouring powder.

• Use only soap ( pH 7) or neutral household
detergent.

• Do not use water hotter than 104°F / 40°C.

Indoor unit

Wipe the unit gently with a soft,
dry cloth.

Human activity sensor

Do not hit or violently press or poke it with a sharp
object. This can lead to damage and malfunction.

Front panel

Wash gently and dry.

Remove the front panel

Pull out

2

Indoor unit

Aluminium fi nFront panel

ER

POW

ER

TIM

I
NAV
O

EC

RT

OMFO
AUTO C

POWERFUL

QUIET

Human activity
sensor

Air fi lters

Air purifying fi lter

Air fi lters

Every 2 weeks

• Wash/rinse the fi lters gently
with water to avoid damage to
the fi lter surface.

• Dry the fi lters thoroughly under shade, away
from fi re or direct sunlight.

• Replace any damaged fi lters.

Remove air fi lter Attach air fi lter

Raise

1

Close it securely

Close down

2

Press both ends of the front panel

3

Press at center of the front panel

4

Insert at both sides

1

ER

POW

ER

TIM

I
NAV
O

EC

RT

OMFO
AUTO C

POWERFUL

QUIET

Insert into the unit

ER

POW

ER

TIM

NAVI
O

EC

OMFORT

AUTO C

POWERFUL

QUIET

Air purifying fi lter

Vacuum the air purifying fi lter

English To learn more... / Cleaning instructions

• It is recommended to clean the fi lter every 6
months.

• Replace the fi lter every 3 years or replace any
damaged fi lter. Part no.: CZ-SA20P

For seasonal inspection after extended
non-use

•

Checking of remote control batteries.

•

No obstruction at air inlet and air outlet vents.

•

Use Auto OFF/ON button to select COOL/
HEAT operation. After 15 minutes of operation,
it is normal to have the following temperature
difference between air inlet and air outlet vents:

COOL: ≥ 14.4°F/8°C HEAT: ≥ 25.2°F/14°C

For extended non-use

•

Activate HEAT mode for 2~3 hours to remove
moisture left in the internal parts thoroughly to
prevent mould growth.

•

Turn off the power supply.

•

Remove the remote control batteries.

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