Panasonic CW-XC104HK, CW-XC124HU, CW-XC144HU, CW-XC104HU User Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D'INSTALLATION ET D'UTILISATION

Room Air Conditioner

Climatiseur de fenêtre

Models, Modèles:

CW-XC104HK, CW-XC104HU CW-XC124HU, CW-XC144HU

Please read these operating instructions thoroughly before using your air conditioner and keep for future reference.

Il est recommandé de lire attentivement ce manuel avant d'utiliser l'appareil. Conservez ce manuel.

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

For customers in Canada : For assistance, please call : 905-624-5505 Au Canada : Pour de l'aide, composez le 905-624-5505.

CW382820391C

Safety Precautions

About the Controls on the Air Conditioner

Features and Installation

Before you call for service...

FOR YOUR RECORDS

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.

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.

READ THIS MANUAL

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

Safety Precautions .............3

About the Controls on the Air Conditioner

Controls..............................5

Ventilation ..........................7

Air Direction........................7

How to Secure Drain Pipe..7

Care and Maintenance

Air Filter Cleaning...............8

How to Insert Batteries.......8

Features

Features .............................9

Installation

How to Install the Unit ......10

Window Requirements .....10

Installation Kit Contents

.....11

Suggested Tool

Requirements...................11

Cabinet Installation...........12

Electrical Data ..................14

Electrical Safety ...............15

Before you call for service...

Normal Operation.............16

Abnormal Operation .........16

Safety Precautions

WARNING

Safety Precautions

To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed.

■ Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instruction will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified by the 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.

Be sure to follow the instructions.

Plug in the power plug properly.

• Otherwise, it will cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation.

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

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

Do not damage or use an unspecified power cord.

• It will cause electric shock or fire.

•

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorized service center or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

Do not modify power cord length or share the outlet with other appliances.

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

Do not operate with wet hands or in a damp environment.

• It will cause electric shock.

Do not direct airflow at room occupants.

• This could damage your health.

Safety Precautions

When the air filter is to be

removed, do not touch the

metal parts of the unit.

• It may cause an injury.

Do not clean the air

conditioner with water.

• Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation. It may cause an electric shock.

Ventilate well when used

together with a stove, etc.

• An oxygen shortage may occur.

When the unit is to be

cleaned, switch off, and turn

off the breaker.

• Since the fan rotates at high speed during operation, it may cause an injury.

Do not put a pet or house

plant where it will be exposed

to direct air flow.

• This could injure the pets or plants.

Do not use for special

purposes.

• Do not use this air conditioner to preserve precision devices, food, pets, plants, and art objects. It may cause deterioration of quality, etc.

Do not operate switches

with wet hands

• It may cause an electric shock.

Do not apply an insecticide

or flammable spray.

• It may cause a fire or deformation of the cabinet.

Do not put a heater, etc.

where it is exposed to direct

air flow.

•

It may cause imperfect combustion.

About the Controls on the Air Conditioner

Controls

Models:CW-XC104HU

CW-XC124HU CW-XC144HU

Model: CW-XC104HK

4 5 6

4 65

OPERATION

• To turn the air conditioner ON, push the OFF/ON button. To turn the air conditioner OFF, push the button again.

• This button takes priority over any other buttons.

• When you first turn it on, the air conditioner is on the High cool mode and the temp. at 72°F (22°C)

MODE

• Every time you push this button, it will toggle between COOL, ECONOMY, FAN and DRY.

ON/OFF TIMER

• Every time you push the TIMER button, timer is set as follows. (1Hour → 2Hours → 3Hours → 4Hours → 5Hours 6Hours → 7Hours → 8Hours → 9Hours → 10Hours 11Hours → 12Hours → 0Hour)

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

FAN SPEED

• Every time you push this button it is set as follows. {High(F3) → Low(F1) → Med(F2) → High(F3)...}.

TEMPERATURE SETTING

• 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 2°F.(16˚C to 30˚C by 1˚C) Select the lower number for lower temperature of the room.

AIR SWING

• This button can automatically control the air flow direction.

REMOTE CONTROL SIGNAL RECEIVER

DRY

• When this unit is in dry mode, the fan rotates in low speed. The fan stops when the compressor stops cooling. Approximately every 3 minutes the fan will turn on and the unit checks the room air temperature to set itself.

About the Controls on the Air Conditioner

OPERATION

TEMP

TIMER

AIR

SWING

MODE

ECONOMY

FAN SPEED

2 4

Models: CW-XC104HU, CW-XC124HU

CW-XC144HU, CW-XC104HK

Remote controller

OPERATION

• 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 turn it on, the air conditioner is on the High cool mode and the temp. at 72°F(22˚C).

MODE

• Every time you push this botton,it will toggle between COOL, ECONOMY, FAN and DRY.

ON/OFF TIMER

- STOPPING OPERATION

• Every time you push this button, when the air conditioner is operating, timer is set as follows. (1Hour → 2Hours → 3Hours → 4Hours → 5Hours → 6Hours → 7Hours → 8Hours → 9Hours → 10Hours → 11Hours → 12Hours → O).

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

- STARTING OPERATION

• Every time you push this button, when the air conditioner is not operating, timer is set as follows. (1Hour → 2Hours → 3Hours → 4Hours → 5Hours → 6Hours → 7Hours → 8Hours → 9Hours → 10Hours → 11Hours → 12Hours → O)

FAN SPEED

• Every time you push this button it is set as follows. {High(F3) → Low(F1) → Med(F2) → High(F3)...}.

TEMPERATURE SETTING

ECONOMY

• If you push the button, the fan stops when the compressor stops cooling. Approximately every 3 minutes the fan will turn on and check the room air to determine if cooling is needed.

AIR SWING

• This button can automatically control the air flow direction.

Precaution:

The Remote Controller will not function properly if strong light strikes the sensor window of the air conditioner or if there are obstacles between the Remote Controller and the air conditioner.

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. (See Fig.1)

Optional (CW3H02502B)

1. Remove the rubber plug and slide the chassis out from the cabinet. (See Fig. 2)

2. Install the drain pan over the corner of the cabinet where you removed the plug with 4 (or 2) screws. (See Fig.3)

3. Connect the drain hose to the outlet located at the bottom of the drain pan. You can purchase the drain hose or tubing locally to satisfy your particular needs. (Drain hose is not supplied). (See Fig.3)

4. Select the most appropriate connection from among the figures to the right (by considering the hole of the unit) to fit drain pan to your own unit. (See Fig.3)

5. Slide the chassis back into the cabinet. Reinstall the cabinet screws. Secure the cabinet to chassis by using screws. (See Fig.4)

About the Controls on the Air Conditioner

VENTCLOSE

OPEN

Part

Drain pipe

Drain cap

Controlled manually

Controlled by Remote Controller

O F F /

O N

O P E R A

T I O N

T E M P

/ TI M E

C O O

L F A N

H I G H M E D L O W

O D E

N SP E

S E T

T I M E

S E T

/ C A N C

A I R

S W

I N G

E C O NO

M Y

h r

i r

e m o

n t r o l

Remove the

rubber plug

L F

H M

D L

/ C

Fig. 4

Fig. 3

Fig. 2

Fig. 1

DRAIN HOSE Inside diameter 17mm (5/8")

CABINET

SCREW

DRAIN PAN

Additional controls and important information.

Ventilation

The ventilation lever must be in the CLOSE position in order to maintain the best cooling conditions.

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.

NOTE: Before using the ventilation feature, and prior to installing the front

grille, pull down part until level with part .

Air Direction

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

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

The horizontal air direction is adjusted by rotating the vertical louver right or left manually or by Remote Controller.

• VERTICAL AIR-DIRECTION CONTROL

•

HORIZONTAL AIR-DIRECTION CONTROL

About the Controls on the Air Conditioner

Care and Maintenance

Air Filter Cleaning

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 lint will

clog it and reduce performance.

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

1. 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.

HOW TO INSERT BATTERIES

Features and Installation

Features

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

Features

CABINET

FRONT GRILLE

AIR FILTER

AIR INTAKE (INLET GRILLE)

AIR DISCHARGE

VERTICAL AIR DEFLECTOR (HORIZONTAL LOUVER)

EVAPORATOR

CONTROL BOARD

REMOTE

CONTROLLER

POWER CORD

BASE PAN

CONDENSER

COMPRESSOR

BRACE HORIZONTAL AIR DEFLECTOR

(VERTICAL LOUVER)

Features and Installation

Installation

27" to 39"

(68.6~99.1cm)

Offset

/2" to 11/4"

(12.7~31.8mm)

Sill

Exterior

Interior wall 23 5/8" min.(60cm)

(Without frame curtain)

Stool

16" min (40.6cm)

(With frame curtain)

About 1/2"(12.7mm)

30"~60"

(76.2~152.4cm)

Awning

Cooled air

Fence

Over 20"(50.8cm)

Heat

radiation

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

2. Install the unit where the sunlight does not shine directly on the unit.

3. The outside of the cabinet must extend outward for at least 12" (30.5cm) and there should be no obstacles, such as a fence or wall, within 20" (50.8cm) 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

structure.

4. Install the unit a little slanted so the back is slightly lower than the front (about

2"(12.7mm)).

This will force condensed water to flow to the outside.

5. Install the unit with the bottom about 30"~60"(76.2~152.4cm) 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" (68.6~99.1cm). The top and bottom window sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 16" (40.6cm) from the bottom of the upper sash to the window stool.

How to Install the Unit

Features and Installation

(Type A)

Shipping Screws

2 3 4

8 11

765

Lower guide

PREPARATION OF CHASSIS

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.

3. 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.

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

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

6. Insert the Frame Curtain into the upper guide.

7. Fasten the curtains to the unit with 4 Type A screws.

Suggested Tool Requirements

■ Top retainer bar is in the product package.

Installation Kits Contents

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

NO. NAME OF PARTS Q'TY

1 FRAME CURTAIN 2 2 SILL SUPPORT 2 3 BOLT 2 4 NUT 2 5

SCREW(TYPE A) (10mm (25/64"))

SCREW(TYPE B)

SCREW(TYPE C)

5 8 FOAM-STRIP 1 9

FOAM-PE (600mm x 25mm x 2mm)

WINDOW LOCKING BRACKET

FOAM-PE

(920mm x 30mm x 2mm)

12 DRAIN PIPE 1

D5.1mm (3/16")/16mm (5/8")

D4.1mm (5/32")/16mm (5/8")

Features and Installation

Upper Guide

Window Sash

Window sill

Front Angle

Upper guide

Frame Curtain

Foam-pe

Cabinet

INDOOR OUTDOOR

Sash track

Front Angle

Cabinet

About

" (12.7mm)

About

"(12.7mm)

Sill Support

Nut

Bolt

Screw (Type B)

Sill support

Screw (Type A)

1. Open the window. Mark a line on center of the window sill(or desired air conditioner location). Carefully place the cabinet on the window sill and align the center mark on the bottom front with the center line marked in the window sill. (See Fig.1)

2. Pull the bottom window sash down behind the upper guide until it meets. (See Fig.2)

NOTE:

• Do not pull the window sash down so

tightly that the movement of Frame Curtain is restricted.

3. Loosely assemble the sill support using the parts in Fig. 3.

4. Select the position that will place the sill support near the outer most point on sill (See Fig. 4)

5. Attach the sill support to the cabinet track hole in relation to the selected position using 2 Type A screws in each support (See Fig. 4).

6. The cabinet should be installed with a very slight tilt (about 1/

2"(12.7mm))

downward toward the outside (See

Fig. 5). Adjust the bolt and the nut of sill support for balancing the cabinet.

7. Attach the cabinet to the window sill by driving the screws

(Type B) through the front angle into window sill.

8. Pull each Frame curtain fully to each window sash track, and repeat step 2.

Cabinet Installation

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Features and Installation

Type C

Screw

Power cord

Foam-Strip

Window locking bracket

9. Attach each Frame curtain to the window sash using screws

(Type C). (See Fig. 6)

CAUTION: DO NOT DRILL A HOLE IN THE

BOTTOM PAN.

The unit is designed to operate with approximately 1/2" (12.7mm) of water in bottom pan.

10. Slide the unit into the cabinet. (See Fig. 7)

CAUTION: For security purpose, reinstall

screws at cabinet's sides.

11. Cut the foam-strip to the proper length

and insert between the upper window sash and the lower window sash. (See Fig. 8)

12. Attach the window locking bracket with

a type C screw. (See Fig. 9)

13. Attach the front grille to the cabinet by

inserting the tabs on the grille into the tabs on the front of the cabinet. Push the grille in until it snaps into place. (See Fig.10)

NOTE: Please refer page 7 for setting the

ventilation knob.

14. Lift the inlet grille and secure it with two

type A screws through the front grille. (See Fig. 11)

15. Window installation of room air conditioner

is now completed. See ELECTRICAL DATA for attaching power cord to electrical outlet.

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

Fig. 10

Fig. 11

Features and Installation

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the grounding prong from the plug.

Line Cord Plug Use Wall Receptacle Power Supply

Power supply cord with 3-prong grounding plug

Standard 125V, 3-wire grounding receptacle rated 15A, 125V AC

Use 15 AMP, time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

Electrical Data

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Because of potential safety hazards, we strongly discourage the use of an extension cord. However, if you wish to use an extension cord, use a CSA certified/UL-listed 3-wire (grounding) extension cord, rated 15A, 125V.

Features and Installation

PREFERRED METHOD

Ensure proper ground

exists before use

TEMPORARY METHOD

Adapter plug

Receptacle cover

Metal screw

Electrical Safety (Applies to USA and Puerto Rico)

IMPORTANT

(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

FOR THE USER'S PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug. Use this with a standard three-slot (grounding) wall power outlet (Fig. 12) to minimize the hazard of electric shock. The customer should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER PLUG.

A. SITUATIONS WHERE THE APPLIANCE

WILL BE DISCONNECTED ONLY OCCASIONALLY:

Because of potential safety hazards, we strongly discourage the use of an adapter plug. However, if you wish to use an adapter, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made. Use UL-listed adapter, available from most local hardware stores (Fig. 13). The large slot in the adapter must be aligned with the large slot in the receptacle to assure a proper polarity connection.

CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring. The customer should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

Disconnect the power cord from the adapter, using one hand on each. Otherwise, the adapter ground terminal might break. DO NOT USE the appliance with a broken adapter plug.

B. SITUATIONS WHERE THE APPLIANCE

WILL BE DISCONNECTED OFTEN.

Do not use an adapter plug in these situations. Unplugging the power cord frequently can lead to an eventual breakage of the ground terminal. The wall power outlet should be replaced by a three-slot (grounding) outlet instead.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Fig. 12

Fig. 13

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service.

Normal Operation

• You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being picked up and thrown against the condenser on rainy days or when the humidity is high. This design feature helps remove moisture and improve efficiency.

• You may hear the relay click when the compressor cycles on and off.

• Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy days. The water may overflow

and drip from the outdoor side of the unit.

• The fan may run even when the compressor does not.

Abnormal Operation

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

■ The air conditioner is unplugged.

■ The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped.

■ Power failure.

■ Airflow is restricted.

■ TEMP Control set to a

higher number.

■ The air filter is dirty.

■ The room may have been

hot.

■ Cold air is escaping.

■ Cooling coils have iced up.

■ Ice blocks the air flow and

stops the air conditioner from cooling the room.

• Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed completely into the outlet.

• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the breaker.

• When power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the air conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor overload.

• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or furniture blocking the front of the air conditioner.

• Set the TEMP Control to a lower number.

• Clean the filter at least every 2 weeks.

See the operating instructions section.

• When the air conditioner is first turned on you need to allow time for the room to cool down.

• Check for open furnace floor registers and cold air returns.

• Set the air conditioner's vent to the closed position.

• See Air Conditioner Freezing Up below.

• Set the mode control at High Fan or High Cool with

the high temperature.

Air conditioner does not start

Air conditioner does not cool as it should

Air conditioner freezing up

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