Panasonic CS-S9LKR, CS-S12LKR, CU-S12LKR, CU-S9LKR, CS-S24LKR Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

Air Conditioner

Model No.
Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit

CS-S9LKR CU-S9LKR
CS-S12LKR CU-S12LKR
CS-S24LKR CU-S24LKR
CS-S28LKR CU-S28LKR

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

QUICK GUIDE

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Panasonic Air Conditioner

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

INFORMATION

REMOTE CONTROL

INDOOR UNIT

2~3

4~5

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

CAUTION

3

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

6

This sign warns of death or serious injury.

This sign warns of injury or damage to
property.

This symbol denotes an action that is
PROHIBITED.

These symbols denote an actions that
is COMPULSORY.

TROUBLESHOOTING

QUICK GUIDE

BACK COVER

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

Use this air conditioner under the following
temperature range

Temperature (°C)

COOLING

Max. 32 23

Min. 16 11

Temperature (°C)

COOLING

Max. 46 26

Min. 16 11

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

2

7

Indoor

*DBT *WBT

Outdoor

*DBT *WBT

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.

Indoor

Remote

Unit

Control

Air Outlet

Outdoor

Unit

Air Inlet

Air Inlet

Power

Supply

Air Inlet

Air Outlet

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)

• The ELCB trips frequently.

• Burning smell is observed.

• Abnormal noise or vibration of the unit is
observed.

Examples of
abnormality/
failure

• 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.

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 propagation 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.

INFORMATION

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 Cooling operation. After 15 minutes of
operation, it is normal to have the following temperature difference between
air inlet and air outlet vents:
Cooling: ≥ 8°C

FOR EXTENDED NON-USE

• Turn off the power supply.

• Remove the remote control batteries.

NON 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.

3

REMOTE CONTROL

MOD

E

ON

OFF

SET

CANCEL

TIM

ER

TEMP

MOD

E

AIR SWING

FAN SPE

ED

ECONOMY

QUI

ET/

POW

ERF

UL

12

3

SET

CHE

CK

CLOCK RESET

AC RC

OFF/

ON

AIR CONDITIONER

R

TO ADJUST VERTICAL AIRFLOW DIRECTION

5

(5 OPTIONS)

Maximum
distances: 8m

INDICATOR

POWER

TIMER

QUIET/ECONOMY

POWERFUL

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

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: 16˚C ~ 30˚C.

• Operating the unit within the recommended temperature
could induce energy saving.
COOL mode : 26˚C ~ 28˚C.
DRY mode : 1˚C ~ 2˚C 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 during startup according to
temperature setting and room temperature.

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.

4

FAN SPEED

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

4

TO SELECT FAN SPEED (5 OPTIONS)

POWE

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 5)

AIR SWING

• Keeps the room ventilated.

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

TO SAVE ELECTRICAL POWER

7

CONSUMPTION

QUIET/ECONOMY

• Save power consumption at unoccupied room by adjust
set temperature up to 3°C automatically.

• Brightness of all indicators will be dimmed.

Remote
Control display

2
3

5

7

9

10

12

S9LKR, S12LKR

1

4

8

11

8

Q

MODE

ON

OFF

SET

CANCEL

TIM

ER

TEM

P

FAN SPEED

ECONOMY

QUIET/

POW

ERF

UL

12

3

SET

CHECK CLOCK

RESET

AC RC

AIR

SWING

TO SWITCH BETWEEN QUIET & POWERFUL

UIET/POWERFUL

QUIET POWERFUL NORMAL

TO ENJOY QUIET OPERATION

• This operation reduces airfl ow noises.

TO REACH TEMPERATURE QUICKLY

• This operation will stop automatically
after 4 hours.

Press and hold for 5 seconds to dim or restore the

9

unit’s indicator brightness.

Press and hold for approximately 10 seconds to

10

show temperature setting in °C or °F.

11

Press to restore the remote control’s default setting.

12

Not used in normal operations.

QUIET/ECONOMY

POWERFUL

NOTES

QUIET/POWERFUL

ECONOMY

,

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

QUIET/POWERFUL

ECONOMY

,

• Cannot be selected at the same time.

TO SET THE TIMER

• 2 sets of ON and OFF timers are available to turn ON

or OFF the unit at different preset time.

• Complete below procedures to set each timer:

1

ON

OFF

Select ON or OFF timer

Cancel

Cancel

2

Set the

time

3

SET

Confi rm

• Example of application at living room:
Morning: ON

at 07:00 (Wake up)

OFF at 08:00 (Out for work)

Evening: ON at 17:00 (Back home)

OFF at 22:00 (Sleep)

CANCEL

OFF

to

.

• To cancel ON or OFF timer, press ON or

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

OFF

to select respective or then press

SET

.

• Upcoming timer will be displayed and will be activated

in sequence.

• 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.

6

S24LKR, S28LKR

5

INDOOR UNIT

• Switch off the power supply before cleaning.

CAUTION

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

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not use benzene, thinner or scouring powder.

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

• Do not use water hotter than 40°C.

2

8

5
6

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

S9LKR, S12LKR

• Manually adjustable.

S24LKR, S28LKR

• Do not adjust by hand.

6

HINT

• 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.

4

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.

Press once. Auto
Press and hold until 1 beep is

heard, then release.
Press the button to turn off.

8

• 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-SA14P

9

• 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.

Action Mode

SUPER ALLERU-BUSTER FILTER

Vacuum the super
alleru-buster fi lter.

AIR FILTERS

1
7

9

3

Cooling

TROUBLESHOOTING

The following symptoms do not indicate malfunction.

SYMPTOM

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

► • This helps to remove the surrounding odours.

setting.
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.

SYMPTOM

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.

CAUSE

CHECK

The unit stops and the timer indicator blinks.

Use remote control to retrieve error code.

Press for 5

1

seconds.

Press for 5

3

seconds to
quit checking.

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

4

12

ON

OFF

SET CHECK CLOCK RESET

TIMER

SET

CANCEL

AC RC

3

Press until you hear

2

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.

7

QUICK GUIDE

MODE

ON

OFF

SET

CANCEL

TIMER

TEMP

MODE

AIR SWING

FAN SPEED ECONOMY

QUIET/POWERFUL

123

SET CHECK CLOCK RESET

AC RC

OFF/ON

AIR CONDITIONER

MODE

ON

OFF

SET

CANCEL

TIMER

TEMP

MODE

FAN SPEED ECONOMY

QUIET/POWERFUL

123

SET CHECK CLOCK RESET

AC RC

OFF/ON

AIR CONDITIONER

AIR SWING

Remote Control Preparation

6

1

3 4 5

12

ON

OFF

SET CHECK CLOCK RESET

TIMER

2

3

SET

CANCEL

AC RC

Press and pull out

1

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

2

Press CLOCK

3

Set time

4

Confi rm

5

Close the cover

6

1

AUTO

DRY COOL

MODE

Select the desired mode.

2

2

OFF/ON

Start/stop the operation.

3

TEMP

1
3

Select the desired temperature.

S24LKR, S28LKRS9LKR, S12LKR

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