Panasonic CUS18JKUW, CU-2S18JBU Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Air Conditioner

Model No.
Indoor Unit Single Split

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

Multi Split
Outdoor Unit

CU-2S18JBU

ENGLISH 2 ~ 9

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

ESPAÑOL 10 ~ 17

Antes de utilizar la unidad, sírvase leer
atentamente estas instrucciones de
funcionamiento y conservarlas como futuro
elemento de consulta.

QUICK GUIDE

QUICK GUIDE

GUÍA RÁPIDA

GUÍA RÁPIDA

Please register your product at :
www.panasonic.com/register
For assistance, please call : (866)-292-7292

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

ENGLISH

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.

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.

In case of emergency or abnormal conditions
(burnt smell, etc), turn off the power supply, and
please consult authorized dealer.

Prevent electric shock by switching off the power
supply when:

- Before cleaning or servicing.

- Extended non-use.

- Abnormally strong lightning activity.

Air Inlet

Air Inlet

Air Outlet

Air Outlet

Air Outlet

Air Outlet

Air Inlet

Air Inlet

Air Inlet

Air Inlet

Indoor

Unit

Power

Supply

Remote
Control

Outdoor

Unit

4

MULTI AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM

Multi Split Outdoor Unit

(CU-2S18JBU)

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 / CU-S9JKU 15 Amps

208/230V

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

Multi Split System

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

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

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

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

ENGLISH

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, S12JKUW

• Manually adjustable.

S18JKU, S22JKU

• 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: 33ft

INDICATOR

POWER

(Green)

TIMER

(Orange)

QUIET

(Orange)

POWERFUL

(Orange)

AUTO
COOL

DRY

FAN

SPEED

AIR
SWI

NG

FAN SPEED

AIR

SWI

NG

MOD

E

QUIET

TEMP

OFF/ON

POW

ERFUL

TIM

ER

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, S12JKUW

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.