Panasonic CU-S9PKR, CS-S12PKR, CS-S24PKR, CU-S12PKR, CU-S18PKR Operating Instructions Manual

English

Model No.
Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit

CS-S9PKR
CS-S12PKR
CS-S18PKR
CS-S24PKR
CS-S28PKR

CU-S9PKR
CU-S12PKR
CU-S18PKR
CU-S24PKR
CU-S28PKR

Operating Instructions

Air Conditioner

F569363

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.

2

Quick guide

Inserting the batteries

1

Pull out the back cover of remote control

2

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

3

Close the cover

Clock setting

1

Press CLOCK

2

Set the time

3

Confi rm

Basic operation

1

Select the desired mode

FAN

AUTO COOL

DRY

2

Start/stop the operation

POWER

• Please note that the OFF indication is on
to start.

3

Select the desired temperature

• Selection range: 16 °C ~ 30 °C (Not
applicable for FAN mode).

• Operating the unit within the recommended
temperature may save energy.
COOL: 26 °C ~ 28 °C.
DRY : 1 °C ~ 2 °C lower than room

temperature.

•

The set temperature selection range can be
customized according to requirement. Please
consult authorised dealer.

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

• Use remote control within 8 m 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.

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Table of contents

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

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

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

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

Troubleshooting .................................... 10

Information............................................. 11

Accessories

• Remote control

• AAA or R03 batteries × 2

• Remote control holder

• Screws for remote control holder × 2

1

2

3

ON

OFF

SET

CANCEL

TIMER

123

SET CHECK CLOCK RESET

AC RC

ON

O

FF

CANCEL

TIMER

1

3

S

ETCHE

CK

RES

ET

A

C

RC

2 3

1

MODE

ON

OFF

SET

CANCEL

TIMER

POWERFUL

FAN SPEED

ECONOMY

123

SET CHECK CLOCK RESET

AC RC

MODE

AIR CONDITIONER

OFF/ON

AIR SWING

ON

OFFS

ET

CANCEL

TIMER

POWERFU

L

FAN SPEE

D

ECONOMY

1

2

3

S

ETCHE

CK

CLOCK

RES

ET

A

C

RC

MO

DE

A

IR CONDITIONE

R

AIR SWIN

G

1

2

3

S9PKR, S12PKR S18PKR, S24PKR,

S28PKR

MODE

ON

OFF

SET

CANCEL

TIMER

POWERFUL AIR SWING

FAN SPEED

ECONOMY

123

SET CHECK CLOCK RESET

AC RC

MODE

AIR CONDITIONER

OFF/ON

ON

OFFS

ET

CANCEL

TIMER

POWERFU

L

A

IR SWIN

G

F

AN SPEE

D

ECONOM

Y

1

2

3

S

ETCHECKCLOC

K

RES

ET

AC

RC

MODE

A

IR CONDITIONE

R

1

2

3

8m

4

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

This sign warns of
death or serious injury.

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 actions
COMPULSORY.

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

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.

Indoor unit

Outdoor unit

Power supply

Remote control

Air inlet

Air inlet

Air inlet

Air inlet

Air outlet

Air outlet

Air outlet

Air outlet

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Safety precautions

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.

•

Do not operate or stop the unit by inserting or
pulling out the power plug.

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

To prevent overheating, fi re or electric shock:

•

Insert the power plug properly.

•

Dust on the power plug should be periodically
wiped with a dry cloth.

Stop using the product if 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
abnormality/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 your local dealer immediately for
maintenance/repair.

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

Prevent electric shock by switching off the power
supply and unplug:

- Before cleaning or servicing,

- When extended non-use, or

- During abnormally strong lightning activity.

CAUTION

Indoor unit and outdoor unit

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

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

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.

Power supply

Do not disconnect the plug by pulling the cord to
prevent electric shock.

MODE

ON

OFF

SET

CANCEL

TIMER

POWERFUL AIR SWING

FAN SPEED

ECONOMY

123

SET CHECK CLOCK RESET

AC RC

MODE

AIR CONDITIONER

OFF/ON

ON

O

FF

S

ET

CANCEL

TIMER

HECKCLOC

K

FF/

ON

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How to use

To adjust horizontal airfl ow direction

(9PKR, S12PKR)

• Manually adjustable.

Auto OFF/ON button

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.

• Press the button again to turn off.

S9PKR, S12PKR

S18PKR, S24PKR, S28PKR

MODE

To select operation mode

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

POWERFUL

To reach
temperature
quickly

POWERFUL

• This operation will stop automatically after 20
minutes.

To enjoy
quiet
operation

QUIET/ECONOMY

• This operation reduces airfl ow noise.

FAN SPEED

To select fan speed

(Remote control display)

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

Indicator

POWER

TIMER

QUIET/ECONOMY

POWERFUL

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

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

Press to restore the
remote control to
default setting.

Not used in normal
operations.

Remote control
display

POWERFUL

FAN SPEED

AIR SWING

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How to use

ECONOMY

To save
electrical
power
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.

AIR SWING

To adjust vertical airfl ow
direction

(S9PKR, S12PKR)

(Remote control display)

• Keeps the room ventilated.

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

• Do not adjust the louver by hand.

AIR SWING

To adjust airfl ow direction

(S18PKR, S24PKR, S28PKR)

(Remote control display)

• Keeps the room ventilated.

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

• Do not adjust the louver by hand.

Note

,

POWERFUL

,

ECONOMY

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

• 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 times.

ON

OFF

SET

CANCEL

TIMER

123

ANCE

L

1 2 3

1

Select ON or OFF timer Example:

OFF at 22:00

• Each time pressed:

OFF

Cancel

2

Set the time

2

3

Confi rm

SET

TIMER

• To cancel ON or OFF timer, press

ON

or

OFF

to

select respective or then press

CANCEL

.

• 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

.

• The nearest timer setting will be displayed and
will activate 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 Quick guide.

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To learn more...

Operation mode

AUTO : During operation mode selection the POWER indicator blinks.

• Unit selects operation mode during startup according to setting temperature and room temperature.

COOL : Use curtains to screen off sunlight and outdoor heat to reduce power consumption during COOL

mode.

DRY : Unit operates at low fan speed to give a gentle cooling operation.
FAN : To circulate air in the room

Operation conditions

Use this air conditioner under the following temperature range.

DBT : Dry bulb temperature
WBT : Wet bulb temperature

Temperature (°C)

Indoor Outdoor

DBT WBT DBT WBT

COOL

Max. 32 23 46 26

Min. 16 11 5 4

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POWER

TIMER

QUIET/ECONOMY

POWERFUL

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 supply and unplug before
cleaning.

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

• Do not use benzine, thinner or scouring powder.

• Use only soap (

pH 7) or neutral household

detergent.

• Do not use water hotter than 40 °C.

Indoor unit

Wipe the unit gently with a soft,
dry cloth.

Front panel

Wash gently and dry.

Remove the front panel

POWER

TIMER

QUIET/ECONOMY

POWERFUL

Raise

Pull out

1

2

Close it securely

For CS-S18PKR, CS-S24PKR, CS-S28PKR:
Press at center of the front panel.

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POWER

TIMER

QUIET/ECONOMY

POWERFUL

Insert at
both sides

1

Press both ends of
the front panel

3

Close down

2

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

Insert into the unit

Anti-bacterial fi lter

Anti-bacterial fi lter.

• Clean the fi lter whenever necessary.

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

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

• Replace the fi lter every 10 years or replace any
damaged fi lter.
Part no.: CZ-SA22P

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

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

COOL: ≥ 8 °C

For extended non-use

• Turn off the power supply and unplug.

• Remove the remote control batteries.

Aluminium fi nFront panel

Indoor unit

Anti-bacterial fi lter

Air fi lters

To learn more... / Cleaning instructions

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The following symptoms do not indicate malfunction.

Symptom 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 odour.

Operation is delayed a few minutes after
restarting.

• 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 caused the expansion/

contraction of the unit.

POWER indicator blinks 3 seconds ON and

0.5 seconds OFF during operation.

• The unit is in Demand Response Mode.

Check the following before calling for servicing.

Symptom Check

Operation in COOL mode 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 is not obstructed.

• Certain fl uorescent lights may interfere with signal
transmitter. Please consult authorised dealer.

Troubleshooting

NON SERVICEABLE CRITERIAS

TURN OFF POWER SUPPLY AND
UNPLUG then please consult authorised
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.

The unit stops and the TIMER indicator
blinks.

Use remote control to retrieve error code.

ON

OFF

SET

CANCEL

TIMER

123

SET CHECK CLOCK RESET

AC RC

FF

ET

ANCE

L

ET CLOCKESET

Press for
5 seconds

Press for
5 seconds
to quit
checking

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

Turn the unit off
and reveal the
error code to
authorised dealer

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3

4

•

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

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Troubleshooting / Information

Information

English

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.

Pb

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.

F569363

SA0413-0

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