Panasonic CW-XC103HU Owner’s Manual

Panasoni(

Room Air Conditioner

INSTALLATIONANDOPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS

Models: CW-XCIO3HU

CW-XC123HU

CW-XC143HU CW-XC118H U

Please read these operating instructions thoroughly

before using your air conditioner and keep for future reference.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or Register your product at : http://www.panasonic.com/register

FOR YOURRECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # Serial #

You can find them on a label on the side of the unit.

Dealer's Name Date Purchased

Staple your receipt here for proof of purchase.

READ THIS MANUAL

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your air conditioner properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and

money over the life of your air conditioner.

You'll find many answers to common problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for

service at all.

CAUTION

• Contact the authorized Service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.

• The air conditioner is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the air conditioner.

Safety Precautions

To prevent injuryto the user or other people and property damage, the following instructionsmustbe followed.

• Incorrect operation due to ignoringof instructionwillcause harm or damage. The seriousnessis classified bythe following indications.

WARNING : This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.

CAUTION . This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to

• property only.

• Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.

(_ Be sure not to do this.

_O_( _ Be sure to follow the instructions.

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• Otherwise, itwill cause electdc shock or fire due to heat

generation.

• It will cause electdc shock or fire due to heat generation.

• Itwillcauseelectricshockor fire.

• Ifthepowercordisdamaged,it must bereptacedbythe manufactureror anauthorizedservicecenterora

similarlyqualifiedpersoninorderto avoida hazard.

• It will cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation.

• It will cause electric shock.

• This could damage your health.

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• It may causean injury.

• Water may enter the unit and • An oxygenshortagemay occur.

degrade the insulation, It may causean electdcshock.

• Since the fan rotates at high •Thiscouldinjurethepetsor speed during operation, it may plants.

cause an injury.

• Do not use this air conditioner to preserve precision devices, food,

pets, plants, and art objects. It may cause deterioration of quality, etc.

• It maycause an electdc shock. • It maycause a fire or deformation of the cabinet.

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• It may cause imperfect combustion.

About the Controls on the Air Conditioner

Controls

Model: CW-XC118HU

Precaution: The Remote Control unit will not function properly if strong light strikes the sensor

window of the air conditioner or if there are obstacles between the Remote Control unit and the air conditioner.

OPERATION BU'B'ON

To turn the air conditioner ON, push the button. To turn the air conditioner OFF, push the button again. This button takes priority over any other buttons. When you first tum it on, the air conditioner tson the

High cool mode and the temp. at 72°F (22°C).

OPERATION MODE SELECTION BU'FrON

Everytime you push this button, itwilltoggle between COOL and FAN,

ON/OFF TIMER BUTTON You can set the time when the unitwillturn on or turn off automatically by pressingthe timer button, If

the unit is operating, this button controls the time it will be turned off. If the unit is off state, this button controls the time it will start. Every time you push this button, the remaining time will be set as follows.

- Stopping operation

• (1Hour _ 2Hours _ 3Hours -, 4Hours _ 5Hours _ 6Hours _ 7Hours _ 8Hours -+ 9Hours --* 10Hours -_ 11Hours -_ 12Hours _ 0Hour --* 1Hour _ 2Hours -_... )

• The Setting Temperature will be raised by 2°F(1°C) 30rain. later and by 2°F(1"C) after another 30 rain.

- Starting operation

• (1Hour _ 2Hours _ 3Hours _ 4Hours _ 5Hours --*6Hours _ 7Hours _ 8Hours _ 9Hours

10Hours --*11Hours _ 12Hours _ 0Hour _ 1Hour _ 2Hours _ ... )

FAN SPEED SELECTION BUTTON Every time you push this button, it is set as follows.

[High(F3)--* Low(F1) -_ Med(F2)-* High(F3)_...]

_] ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING BUTTON

This button can automatically control the temperature of the room. The temperature can be set within a range of 60°F to 86°F by I°F (16°C to 30°C by 1°C). Select the lower number for lower temperature of the room.

61 REMOCON SIGNAL RECEIVER

Model: CW-XC103HU, CW-XC123HU, CW-XC143HU

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Precaution: The Remote Control unit will notfunction properly if strong light strikes the sensor windowof the

air conditioneror if there are obstaclesbetween the Remote Controlunit and the air conditioner.

OPERATION BUTTON To turn the air conditioner ON, push the button. To turn the air conditioner OFF, push the button again.

This button takes priorityover any other buttons.When you first turn iton, the air conditioneris on the

High cool mode and the temp. at 72°F (22°C). OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON

Every time you push this button, itwilltoggle between COOL, FAN. ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING BUTTON

This buttoncan automaticallycontrol the temperature of the room. The temperature can be set withina range of60°F to 86°F by I°F (16°C to 30°C by t°C).

Select the lower number for lower temperature ofthe room. FAN SPEED SELECTION BUTTON

Every time you push this button, it is set as follows. [High(F3) _ Low(F1) - Med(F2)-, High(F3)-,...]

ON/OFF TIMER BUTTON You can set the time when the unitwill turn on or turn off automaticallyby pressing the timer button. If

the unitisoperating, this buttoncontrolsthe time itwill be turned off. Ifthe unitisoff state, this button controlsthe time it willstart. Every time you push this button, the remainingtime will be set as follows.

- Stopping operation (1Hour _ 2Hours _ 3Hours -_ 4Hours -_ 5Hours _ 6Hours -, 7Hours -, 8Hours _ 9Hours - 10Hours

-, 11Hours -, 12Hours _ 0Hour -, 1Hour--, 2Hours -,... ) The SettingTemperaturewill be raisedby2°F(1°C) 30rain.later and by2°F(I'C) after another30 rnin.

- Starting operation

(1Hour --* 2Hours -_ 3Hours -, 4Hours -> 5Hours _ 6Hours _ 7Hours _ 8Hours --* 9Hours _- 10Hours

-, 11Hours _ 12Hours _ 0Hour -_ 1Hour -, 2Hours -, ... )

AIR SWING BUTTON

This buttoncan automatically controlthe air flow direction.

ECONOMY BUTTON If you pushthis button, the fan stops when the compressorstops cooling. Approximatety every 3 minutes

the fan will turnon and check the room air temperature to determine if coolingis necessary.

8_ REMOCON SIGNAL RECEIVER

Additional controls and important information.

Ventilation

The ventilation lever must be in the CLOSE positionin order to maintain the best coolingconditions. When fresh air is necessary in the room, set the ventilation lever to the OPEN position.

The damper is opened and room air is drawn out.

CLOSE._VENT,I, OPEN

NOTE: Before using the ventilation feature, and prior to installing the front grille, pull down part ® until

level with part _.

m Air Direction

The direction of air can be controlled wherever you want to cool by adjusting the horizontal louver and the vertical louver.

• VERTICAL AIR-DIRECTION CONTROL

Controlled manually

Part i

Part

The vertical air direction is adjusted by rotating the horizontal louver forward or backward manually.

• HORIZONTAL AIR-DIRECTION CONTROL

Controlled manually

The horizontal air direction is adjusted by rotating the

ControlledbyRemote Controller

vertical louver right or left manually or by Remote Controller.

How to Secure the Drain Pipe

In humid weather, excess water may cause the BASE PAN to overflow. To drain the water, remove the DRAIN CAP and secure the DRAIN PIPE to the rear hole of the

BASE PAN. Press the drain pipe into the hole by pushing

down and away from the fins to avoid injury.

Drain pipe _1_

Drain cap

Care and Maintenance

TURN THE AIR CONDITIONER OFF AND REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE POWER OUTLET.

Ill Air Filter Cleaning

_i The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least once every 2

weeks or more often if necessary.

TO REMOVE:

1. Open the inlet grille upward by pulling out the bottom of the inlet grille or downward by

pulling out the top of the inlet grille.

2. Using the tab, pull up slightly on the filter to release it and pull it down or up.

3. Clean the filter with warm, soapy water under 40°C (104°F).

4. Rinse and gently shake the water from the filter and let it dry before replacing it.

CAUTION: DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter because dirt and tint will

clog it and reduce performance.

HOW TOINSERT BATTERIES

1o Remove the cover from the back of the remote

controller.

2. Insert two AAA dry cell batteries.

• Be sure that the (+) and (-) directions are correct.

• Be sure that both batteries are new.

3. Re-attach the cover.

• Do not use

rechargeable batteries.

Such batteries differ from standard dry

cells in shape, dimensions, and

performance.

• Remove the batteries from the remote controller if the air

conditioner is not going to be used for an

extended length of time.

Features

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Learning parts name prior to installation will help you understand the installation procedure.

Features

-- VERTICAL AIR DEFLECTOR (HORIZONTAL LOUVER)

AIR DISCHARGE

FRONTGRILLE

AIR FILTER

Model: CW-XCllSHU

EVAPORATOR

CONTROL BOARD

Model: CW-XCIO3HU

CW-XC123HU CW-XC143HU '

AIR INTAKE (INLET GRILLE)

BASE PAN

POWER CORD

DEFLECTOR

(VERTICALLOUVER)

CONTROL BOARD

CONTROLLER _/

--- BASE PAN

POWER CORD

Installation

How to Installthe Unit

1. To prevent vibration and noise, make sure the unit is installed securely and firmly

Install the unit where the sunlight does not

shine directly on the unit. The outside of the cabinet must extend Cooledair

outward for at least 12" and there should K_ be no obstacles, such as a fence or wall,

within 20" from the back of the cabinet _-- because it will prevent heat radiation of the

condenser. =

Restriction of outside air will greatly reduce

the cooling efficiency of the air conditioner.

CAUTION: All side louvers of the cabinet must remain exposed to the outside of the

4. Install the unit a little slanted so the back is slightly lower than the front(about 1/2").

This will force condensed water to flow to the outside.

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radiation

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structure.

5. Install the unit with the bottom about 30"-60" above the floor level.

Window Requirements

NOTE: All supporting parts should be secured to firm wood, masonry, or metal.

This unit is designed for installation in

standard double hung windows with actual opening widths from 27" to 39".

The top and bottom window sash must open

sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 16" from the bottom of the upper sash to the

window stool.

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_- 27" to 39"_

16" rain

(W'_framecurtain)S_I Offset

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InstallationKits Contents

NO. NAME OF PARTS Q'TY

1 FRAME CURTAIN 2 2 SILL SUPPORT 2

3 BOLT 2 4 NUT 2 5 SCREW(TYPEA) (10mm(2/s")) 16

6 SCREW(TYPEB) o_1.._o_') 7 SCREW('P(PEC) _1._017")

8 FOAM-STRIP 1 9 UPPER GUIDE 1

10 FOAM-PE(600turnx25ramx2rnm) 1 11 FRAME GUIDE 2

12 WINDOWLOCKINGBRACKET 1 13 FOAM-PE(920turnx30rnmx2rnm) 1

14 DRAIN PIPE 1

Suggested ToolRequirements

SCREWDRIVER(+, -), RULER, KNIFE, HAMMER, PENCIL, LEVEL

PREPARATION OF CHASSIS

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1. Remove the screws which fasten the cabinet at both sides and at the back.

2. Slide the unit from the cabinet by gripping the base pan handle and pulling while bracing the

cabinet.

Cut the window sash seal to the proper length. Peel off the backing and attach the FOAM-PE

to the underside of the window sash.

Remove the backing from the top upper guide FOAM-PE (_ and attach it to the bottom of

the upper guide ®.

Attach the upper guide onto the top of the cabinet with 3 type A screws.

Insert the frame guides _) into the bottom of

the cabinet.

Insert the Frame Curtain Q into the upper

guide ® and frame guides ®.

(Type A)

Fasten the curtains to the unit with 4 Type

A screws.

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