Panasonic CW-XC183HU, CW-XC243HU User Manual

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Room Air Conditioner

Models: CW-XC183HU

CW-XC243HU

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

Safety Precautions

About the Controls on the Air Conditioner

Features and Installation

Before you call for service...

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Staple your receipt to this page in case you need it later. Write down the model and serial numbers here:

Model # Serial #

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

Dealer's Name Date Purchased

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 ..........................6

Air Direction........................6

How to Secure Drain Pipe

....6

Care and Maintenance

Air Filter Cleaning...............7

How to Insert Batteries.......7

Features

Features.............................8

Installation

How to Install the Unit........9

Window Requirements.......9

Installation Kit Contents ...10 Suggested Tool

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

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

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

Electrical Safety ...............14

Before you call for service...

Normal Operation.............15

Abnormal Operation.........15

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.

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

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 air flow at room occupants.

• This could damage your health.

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

This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property only.

Be sure not to do this.

Be sure to follow the instructions.

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

34 7

OPERATION

TEMP

TIMER

AIR

SWING

MODE

ECONOMY

FAN SPEED

2 4 5

About the Controls on the Air Conditioner

Controls

REMOTE CONTROL

DISPLAY

OPERATION BUTTON

• 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)

OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON

Every time you push this button, it will toggle between COOL, FAN.

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

FAN SPEED SELECTION BUTTONS

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

ECONOMY

• If the switch is set to "On", 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.

ON/OFF TIMER BUTTON

You can set the time when the unit will turn on or turn off automatically by pressing the 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

•

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 → 0Hours → 1Hours → 2Hours → ...)

• The Setting Temperature will be raised by 2°F(1°C) 30min. 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 → 0Hours → 1Hours → 2Hours → ...)

AIR SWING BUTTON

This button can automatically control the air flow direction.

REMOCON SIGNAL RECEIVER

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.

VENTCLOSE

OPEN

Part

Drain pipe

Drain cap

About the Controls on the Air Conditioner

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 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 by Remote Controller.

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

•

HORIZONTAL AIR-DIRECTION CONTROL

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.

About the Controls on the Air Conditioner

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 below 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.

Care and Maintenance

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

• 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

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.

Features and Installation

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

HORIZONTAL AIR DEFLECTOR (VERTICAL LOUVER)

VERTICAL AIR DEFLECTOR (HORIZONTAL LOUVER)

EVAPORATOR

POWER CORD

BASE PAN

CONDENSER

COMPRESSOR

BRACE

CONTROL BOARD

About 1/2"

Over 20"

HEAT

RADIATION

FENCE

AWNING

INSIDE OUTSIDE

FOAM

COOLED

AIR

30-60"

Level

1/4 Bubble

26" to 41"

18" min

DESPLAZAMIENTO

ALFEZAR EXTERIOR

PARED INTERIOR

REPISA

Installation

Features and Installation

How to Install the Unit

1. To avoid 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. If the unit receives direct sunlight, build an awning to shade the cabinet.

3. There should be no obstacle, like a fence, within 20” which might restrict heat radiation from the condenser.

4. To prevent reducing performance, install the unit so that louvers of the cabinet are not blocked.

5. Install the unit a little obliquely outward not to avoid leaking the condensed water into the room (about 1/2” or 1/4 bubble with level).

6. Install the unit with its bottom portion 30~60” above the floor level.

7. Stuff the foam between the top of the unit and the wall to prevent air and insects from getting into the room.

8. The power cord must be connected to an independent circuit. The green wire must be grounded.

9. Connect the drain tube to the base pan hole in the rear side if you need to drain (consult a dealer.) Plastic hose or equivalent may be connected to the drain tube.

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

WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

1. This unit is designed for installation in standard double hung windows with actual opening widths from 26" to 41". The top and bottom window sashes must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 18" from the bottom of the upper sash to the window stool.

2. The stool offset (height between the stool and sill) must be less than 1 1/4".

Window Requirements

Foam-PE (Adhesive-Backed)

Type C (5) Type D (2)

Type A (14)

Carriage Bolt (2) Lock Nut (4)

Top retainer bar

Type B (7)

Foam strip (Plain-Back)

Right frame curtain

Drain pipe

Window locking bracket

Left frame curtain

Frame guide(2)

Sill

bracket

(2)

Support bracket(2)

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