Panasonic CW-XC184HU, CW-XC244HU User Manual

Models: CW-XC184HU

CW-XC244HU

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

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Room Air Conditioner

CW382820391D

R

2

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

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Safety Precautions

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.

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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.

Whentheunitistobe

cleaned, switch off, and turn

off the breaker.

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

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

.

•Itmaycauseanelectricshock.

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.

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About the Controls on the Air Conditioner

OPERATION

TEMP

TIMER

AIR

SWING

MODE

ECONOMY

FAN SPEED

1

6

2 4
5

3

7

2 6

1

8

4 7

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About the Controls on the Air Conditioner

Controls

Models: CW-XC184HU, CW-XC244HU

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, ECONOMY, FAN, DRY.

ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING BUTTON

This button can automatically control the
temperature of the room. The temperature can
be set within a range of 60°Fto86°Fby1°F.
(16°Cto30°Cby1°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 you push this 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.

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 in 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 → 0Hour → 1Hour → 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 →
0Hour → 1Hour → 2Hours → ...)

AIR SWING BUTTON

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.

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7

6

6

8

8

9

9

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 Control
unit and 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.

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. (See Fig.1)

Optional(CW3H02502C)

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 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)

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About the Controls on the Air Conditioner

VENTCLOSE

OPEN

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Drain pipe

Drain cap

Fig. 4

Fig. 3

Fig. 2

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

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

grille, pull down part until level with part .

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About the Controls on the Air Conditioner

AirFilterCleaning

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.

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About the Controls on the Air Conditioner

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

Features

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

REMOTE CONTROLLER

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Features and Installation

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

OFFSET

SILL
EXTERIOR

INTERIOR WALL

STOOL

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 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 11/4".

Window Requirements

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Features and Installation

Installation Kits Contents

■ Top retainer bar is in product package.

Foam-PE
(Adhesive-Backed)

Foam-PE
(Adhesive-Backed)

Type C (5) Type D (2)

Type A (14)

Carriage Bolt (2) Lock Nut (4)

Type B (7)

Foam strip
(Plain-Back)

Right frame
curtain

Drain pipe

Window locking
bracket

Left frame
curtain

Sill

bracket

(2)

Support bracket(2)