Panasonic CS-PS9QKH, CS-PS12QKH, CU-PS9QKH, CU-PS12QKH, CS-V18RKA Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions Air Conditioner

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Air conditioner. Installation instructions attached. Before operating the unit, read these operating instructions thoroughly and keep them for future reference.

Operating Instructions

Air Conditioner

Model No. Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit

CS-PS9QKH CS-PS12QKH

CU-PS9QKH CU-PS12QKH

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Quick guide

Inserting the batteries

Pull out the back cover of remote control

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

Close the cover

Clock setting

Press CLOCK

Set the time

Conﬁ rm

Basic operation

Select the desired mode

DRYAUTO

COOL

Start/stop the operation

POWER

• Please note that the OFF indication is as follows: To start: To stop:

Select the desired temperature

• Selection range: 16 °C ~ 30 °C.

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

temperature.

• 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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TIMER

SET

CANCEL

OFF

SET CHECK CLOCK RESET

AC RC

TIMER

CANCEL

ETCHE

RES

2 3

FAN SPEED

AIR SWING

MODE

TEMP

OFF/ON

TIMER

SET

CANCEL

OFF

TIMERONTIMER

AUTO COOL

DRY

FAN SPEED

AIR SWING

SET CHECK CLOCK RESET

AC RC

FAN SPEE

AIR SWIN

TIMER

CANCEL

TIMERONTIMER

AUTOCOOL

DRY

FAN

PEE

AIR

WIN

ETCHECKCLOC

RES

Table of contents

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

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

Cleaning instructions .................................... 8

Troubleshooting ........................................... 9

Information.................................................. 10

Accessories

• Remote control

• AAA or R03 batteries × 2

• Remote control holder

• Screws for remote control holder × 2

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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.

Indoor unit

Outdoor unit

Power supply

Remote control

Air inlet

Air outlet

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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:

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Do not share the same power outlet with other equipment.

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Do not operate with wet hands.

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Do not over bend the power supply cord.

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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:

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Insert the power plug properly.

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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

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The ELCB trips frequently.

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Burning smell is observed.

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Abnormal noise or vibration of the unit is observed.

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Water leaks from the indoor unit.

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Power cord or plug becomes abnormally hot.

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Fan speed cannot be controlled.

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The unit stops running immediately even if it is switched on for operation.

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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:

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Remove the batteries if the unit is not going to be used for a long period of time.

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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.

Safety precautions

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FAN SPEED

AIR SWING

MODE

TEMP

OFF/ON

TIMER

SET

CANCEL

OFF

TIMERONTIMER

AUTO COOL

DRY

FAN SPEED

AIR SWING

SET CHECK CLOCK RESET

AC RC

TEMP

FF/

TIMER

CANCEL

CHECK

CLOC

Remote control display

MODE

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 setting temperature and room temperature.

COOL mode - To enjoy cool air

• To reduce power consumption during COOL mode, use curtains to screen off sunlight and outdoor heat.

DRY mode - To dehumidify the environment

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

How to use

To adjust horizontal airﬂ ow direction

• 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.

Press to restore the remote control to default setting.

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

Not used in normal operations.

Remote control receiver and indicator

POWER

(Green)

TIMER

(Orange)

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FAN SPEED

To select fan speed

(Remote control display)

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

AIR SWING

To adjust vertical airﬂ ow direction

(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.

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 43 26

Min. 16 11 16 11

To set the timer

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

TIMER

SET

CANCEL

OFF

CANCEL

21 3

Select ON or OFF timer

Example: OFF at 22:00

OFF

TIMER

Set the time

OFF

TIMER

Conﬁ rm

SET

OFF

TIMER

• To cancel ON or OFF timer, press ON 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 Quick guide.

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

(once power is resumed) by pressing

SET

How to use

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POWER

TIMER

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.

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

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

Air ﬁ lters

Indoor unit

Wipe the unit gently with a soft, dry cloth.

Front panel

Wash gently and dry.

Remove the front panel

POWER

TIMER

For both sides

Raise

Slide to the right or left

Pull out the panel

Close it securely

POWER

TIMER

Insert at both sides

Close down

Press both ends of the front panel

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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.

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

Cleaning instructions / 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.

TIMER

SET

CANCEL

OFF

SET CHECK CLOCK RESET

AC RC

TIMER

CANCEL

ET CLOC

RES

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

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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.

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.

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Memo

Information / Memo

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