Panasonic CS-S9JKUW-1, CU-S9JKU-1, CS-S12JKUW-1, CU-S12JKU-1, CS-S18JKU-1 Operating Instructions Manual

F567673

Operating Instructions

Air Conditioner

Model No.
Indoor Unit Single Split

Outdoor Unit
CS-S9JKUW-1 CU-S9JKU-1
CS-S12JKUW-1 CU-S12JKU-1
CS-S18JKU-1 CU-S18JKU-1
CS-S22JKU-1 CU-S22JKU-1

Multi Split
Outdoor Unit

CU-2S18JBU-1

Before operating the unit, read these operating
instructions thoroughly and keep them for future
reference.

QUICK GUIDE

QUICK GUIDE

© Panasonic HA Air-Conditioning (M) Sdn. Bhd. 2010.
Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation
of law.

2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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:

WARNING

WARNING

This sign warns of death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION

This sign warns of injury or damage to
property.

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

This symbol denotes an action that is
PROHIBITED.

These symbols denote an actions that
is COMPULSORY.

WARNING

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 authorized dealer or specialist to repair,
install, remove and reinstall the unit. Improper installation
and handling will cause leakage, electric shock or fi re.

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.

REMOTE CONTROL

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

Thank you for purchasing

Panasonic Air Conditioner

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2~3

MUL TI AIR CONDITIONER
SYSTEM

4

INDOOR UNIT

5

REMOTE CONTROL

6~7

TROUBLESHOOTING

8

INFORMATION

9

QUICK GUIDE

BACK COVER

NOTE

NOTE

The illustrations in this manual are for
explanation purposes only and may
differ from the actual unit. It is subjected
to change without notice for future
improvement.

OPERATION CONDITION

OPERATION CONDITION

Use this air conditioner under the following
temperature range

Temperature (˚F)

Indoor

*DBT *WBT

COOLING

Max. 89.6 73.4

Min. 60.8 51.8

Temperature (˚F)

Outdoor

*DBT *WBT

COOLING

Max. 109.4 78.8

Min. 60.8 51.8

* DBT: Dry bulb temperature
* WBT: Wet bulb temperature

3

CAUTION

CAUTION

INDOOR UNIT AND OUTDOOR UNIT

Do not wash the indoor unit with water, benzene,
thinner or scouring powder.

Do not use for other purpose such as
preservation of food.

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

Do not expose yourself directly to cold air for a
long period.

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

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.
Ensure drainage pipe is connected properly.

Otherwise, leakage may occur.
Aerate the room regularly.
After long period of use, make sure the

installation rack is not deteriorate to prevent the
unit from falling down.

REMOTE CONTROL

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

Air Inlet

Air Inlet

Air Outlet

Air Outlet

Air Outlet

Air Outlet

Air Inlet

Air Inlet

Air Inlet

Air Inlet

Indoor

Unit

Remote
Control

Outdoor

Unit

Power

Supply

WARNING

WARNING

POWER SUPPLY

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

Do not share the same power outlet with other
equipment to prevent overheating and fi re.

Do not operate with wet hands to prevent electric
shock.

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

It is strongly recommended to be installed
with Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB)
or Residual Current Device (RCD) to prevent
electric shock or fi re.

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

Prevent electric shock by switching off the power
supply when:

- Before cleaning or servicing.

- Extended non-use.

- Abnormally strong lightning activity.

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

Examples of

Examples of

abnormality/

abnormality/

failure

failure

• The ELCB trips frequently.

• Burning smell is observed.

• Abnormal noise or vibration of the unit
is observed.

• 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.

Contact immediately your local dealer
for maintenance/repair.

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MULTI AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM

Multi Split Outdoor Unit

(CU-2S18JBU-1)

DEFINITION

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

POWER SUPPLY

POWER SUPPLY

Models Number Time Delay Fuse Rated Volts

Single Split System

CS-S9JKUW-1 / CU-S9JKU-1 15 Amps

208/230V

CS-S12JKUW-1 / CS-S9JKU-1 15 Amps
CS-S18JKU-1 / CU-S18JKU-1 20 Amps
CS-S22JKU-1 / CU-S22JKU-1 25 Amps

Multi Split System

CS-S9JKUW-1, CS-S9JKUW-1 / CU-2S18JBU-1

25 Amps 208/230VCS-S9JKUW-1, CS-S12JKUW-1 / CU-2S18JBU-1

CS-S12JKUW-1, CS-S12JKUW-1 / CU-2S18JBU-1

Living room

Living room

Multi Split Outdoor Unit

Multi Split Outdoor Unit

INDOOR UNIT

INDOOR UNIT

• It is possible to operate the indoor units individually or simultaneously. The operation mode priority is given to the fi rst unit

that turned on.

• During operation, heating and cooling mode could not be activated at the same time for different indoor unit. The power
indicator blinks to indicate the indoor unit is standing by for different operation mode.

Bedroom

Bedroom

5

CAUTION

• Switch off the power supply before cleaning.

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

1

INDOOR UNIT

• Wipe the unit gently with a soft, dry cloth.

2

FRONT PANEL

Remove Front Panel

• Raise and pull to remove the front panel.

• Wash gently and dry.

Close Front Panel

• Press down both ends of the front panel to close it
securely.

3

REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER

4

ALUMINIUM FIN

5

HORIZONTAL AIRFLOW DIRECTION LOUVER

S9JKUW-1, S12JKUW-1

• Manually adjustable.

S18JKU-1, S22JKU-1

• Do not adjust by hand.

6

VERTICAL AIRFLOW DIRECTION LOUVER

• Do not adjust by hand.

7

AUTO OFF/ON BUTTON

• Use when remote control is misplaced or a malfunction
occurs.

Action Mode

Press once. Auto
Press and hold until 1 beep is heard,

then release.

Cooling

Press the button to turn off.

8

AIR PURIFYING FILTER

Vacuum the air purifying fi lter.

• 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

9

AIR FILTERS

• Air fi lter cleaning is required every two weeks.

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

to the fi lter surface.

• Dry the fi lters thoroughly under the shade, away from

fi re or direct sunlight.

• Replace any damaged fi lters.

INDOOR UNIT

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

HINT

HINT

• Do not use benzene, thinner or scouring powder.

• Use only soap ( pH7) or neutral household detergent.

• Do not use water hotter than 104˚F.

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

2

5
6

7

1

4

3

9

8

6

REMOTE CONTROL

4

TO SELECT FAN SPEED (5 OPTIONS)

FAN SPEED

• For AUTO, the indoor fan speed is automatically adjusted
according to the operation mode.

5

TO ADJUST VERTICAL AIRFLOW DIRECTION
(5 OPTIONS)

AIR SWING

• Keeps the room ventilated.

• In COOL/DRY mode, if AUTO is set, the louver swing
up/down automatically.

6

TO ADJUST AIRFLOW DIRECTION (5 OPTIONS)

(PAGE 7)

AIR SWING

• Keeps the room ventilated.

• In COOL/DRY mode, if AUTO is set, the louver swing
left/right and up/down automatically.

Maximum distances: 26ft

INDICATOR

POWER

(Green)

TIMER

(Orange)

QUIET

(Orange)

POWERFUL

(Orange)

AUTO
COOL

DRY

FAN

SPE

ED
AIR
SWI

NG

FAN SPEED

AIR

SWI

NG

MOD

E

QUIET

TEMP

OFF/ON

POW

ERFUL

TIMER

SET

CAN

CEL

ON

OFF

1

2

3

SET CHECK

CLOC

K

RESET

AC

RC

3

7

4
5

2

8

9

10
13

11

Remote Control display

1

12

S9JKUW-1, S12JKUW-1

Press the remote control’s button

1

TO TURN ON OR OFF THE UNIT

• Please be aware of the OFF indication on the remote
control display to prevent the unit from starting/stopping
improperly.

2

TO SET TEMPERATURE

• Selection range: 60°F ~ 86°F.

• Operating the unit within the recommended temperature
could induce energy saving.
COOL mode : 78˚F ~ 82˚F.
DRY mode : 2˚F ~ 4˚F lower than room temperature.

3

TO SELECT OPERATION MODE

AUTO mode - For your convenience

• During operation mode selection the power indicator
blinks.

• Unit selects operation mode every 30 minutes according
to temperature setting, outdoor and room temperature
(For Single Split System).

• Unit selects operation mode every 3 hours according to
temperature setting, outdoor and room temperature (For
Multi Split System).

COOL mode - To enjoy cool air

• Use curtains to screen off sunlight and outdoor heat to
reduce power consumption during cool mode.

DRY mode - To dehumidify the environment

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

7

S18JKU-1, S22JKU-1

7

TO ENJOY QUIET OPERATION

• This operation reduces airfl ow noise.

8

TO REACH TEMPERATURE
QUICKLY

• Single Split System: This operation stops automatically
after 20 minutes.

• Multi Split System: Press the button again or turn OFF the
unit to stop this operation.

9

Press and hold for 5 seconds to dim or restore the
unit’s indicator brightness.

10

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

11

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

12

Press to restore the remote control’s default setting.

13

Not used in normal operations.

NOTES

NOTES

QUIET

,

POWERFUL

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

Q

UIET

,

POWERFUL

• Cannot be selected at the same time.

TO SET THE TIMER

TO SET THE TIMER

• To turn ON or OFF the unit at a preset time.

ON

OFF

1

2

S

ET

Select ON or

OFF timer

Set the time Confi rm

• To cancel ON or OFF timer, press

O

N

or

OFF

then

press

CANCEL

.

• 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.

• Timer operation is based on the clock set in the
remote control and repeats daily once set. For clock
setting, please refer to Remote Control Preparation at
back cover.

• If timer is cancelled manually or due to power failure,
you can restore the previous setting (once power is

resumed) by pressing

SET

.

FAN SPE

ED

MOD

E

QUIET

TEMP

OFF/ON

AIR

SWI

NG

POW

ERFUL

TIMER

SET

CANCEL

ON

OFF

1

2

3

SET

CHECK

CLOC

K

AC

RC

6

8

TROUBLESHOOTING

The following symptoms do not indicate malfunction.

The following symptoms do not indicate malfunction.

SYMPTOM

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

CAUSE

Mist emerges from indoor unit. ► • Condensation effect due to cooling process.
Water fl owing sound during operation. ► • Refrigerant fl ow inside the unit.
The room has a peculiar odour. ► • This may be due to damp smell emitted by the wall,

carpet, furniture or clothing.

Indoor fan stops occasionally during automatic fan speed
setting.

► • This helps to remove the surrounding odours.

Operation is delayed a few minutes after restart. ► • The delay is a protection to the unit’s compressor.
Outdoor unit emits water/steam. ► • Condensation or evaporation occurs on pipes.
Timer indicator is always on. ► • The timer setting repeats daily once set.
Power indicator blinks before the unit is switched on. ► • This is a preliminary step in preparation for the operation

when the ON timer has been set.

Cracking sound during operation. ► • Changes of temperature cause the expansion/contraction

of the unit.

Check the following before calling for servicing.

Check the following before calling for servicing.

SYMPTOM

SYMPTOM

CHECK

CHECK

Cooling operation is not working effi ciently. ► • Set the temperature correctly.

• Close all doors and windows.

• Clean or replace the fi lters.

• 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.
(Display is dim or transmission signal is weak.)

► • Insert the batteries correctly.

• 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 not obstructed.

• Certain fl uorescent lights may interfere with signal

transmitter. Please consult authorized dealer.

The unit stops and the timer indicator blinks.

Use remote control to retrieve error code.

TIMER

SET

CANCEL

ON

OFF

1

2

3

SET CHECK CLOCK RESET

AC

RC

1

Press for 5
seconds.

3

Press for 5
seconds to
quit checking.

2

Press until you hear
beep sound, then
write down the error
code.

Note:

• For certain errors, you
may restart the unit for
limited operation with 4
beeps during operation
starts.

4

Turn the unit off and reveal the error code to authorized dealer.

9

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

Contact your country hazardous waste disposal hotline.

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:
Cooling: ≥ 46.4°F

FOR EXTENDED NON-USE

• Turn off the power supply.

• Remove the remote control batteries.

SERVICEABLE CRITERIAS

TURN OFF POWER SUPPLY then please consult
authorized dealer under the following conditions:

• Abnormal noise during operation.

• Water/foreign particles have entered the remote control.

• Water leaks from Indoor unit.

• Circuit breaker switches off frequently.

• Power cord becomes unnaturally warm.

• Switches or buttons are not functioning properly.

INFORMATION

MEMO

MEMO

QUICK GUIDE

S9JKUW-1, S12JKUW-1 S18JKU-1, S22JKU-1

AUTO
COOL

DRY

FAN
SPEED

AIR
SWING

FAN SPEED

AIR SWING

MODE

QUIET

TEMP

OFF/ON

POWERFUL

TIMER

SET

CANCEL

ON

OFF

1

2

3

SET CHECK CLOCK RESET

AC

RC

AUTO

COOL

DRY

FAN
SPEED

AIR
SWING

FAN SPEED

MODE

QUIET

TEMP

OFF/ON

AIR SWING

POWERFUL

TIMER

SET

CANCEL

ON

OFF

1

2

3

SET CHECK CLOCK RESET

AC

RC

2
1

3

MODE

MODE

AUTO

DRY COOL

Select the desired mode.

1

OFF/ON

OFF/ON

Start/stop the operation.

2

TEMP

TEMP

Select the desired temperature.

3

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Remote Control Preparation

Remote Control Preparation

1

2

3

TIMER

SET

CANCEL

ON

OFF

1

2

3

SET CHECK CLOCK RESET

AC

RC

4

5 6

1

Pull out

2

Insert AAA or R03 batteries (can be used ~ 1 year)

3

Close the cover

4

Press CLOCK

5

Set time

6

Confi rm