Panasonic CS-YU18ZKA Air Conditioner Instruction Manual

Panasonic CS-YU18ZKA Air Conditioner

Product Information

The Panasonic Air Conditioner provides fast cooling and maximum comfort. It has various features like remote control, powerful mode, quiet mode, sleep mode, on/off timer, and temperature control. The air conditioner operates in three modes – Auto, Cool, and Dry. It has an energy-saving temperature setting and adjustable airflow direction.

Product Usage Instructions

Before operating the unit, read the operating instructions thoroughly and keep them for future reference. Before installation, request the installer to read the installation instructions and keep them for future reference.

Remote Control Usage

• Use the remote control within 8 meters of the remote control receiver on the indoor unit.
• To start/stop the operation, press the OFF/ON button.
• Press the MODE button to select the desired mode – Auto, Cool, or Dry.
• Use the TEMP UP and TEMP DOWN buttons to select the desired temperature.
• To adjust airflow direction (swing), use the AIR SWING button for upper and lateral directions.
• Press the FAN SPEED/QUIET button to adjust fan speed and quiet conditions.
• To reach the desired temperature quickly, press the POWERFULbutton.
• Use the SLEEP button to maximize comfort while sleeping.
• You can set the timer to turn on and off the unit at twodifferent preset times using the ON TIMER and OFF-TIMER buttons.

Battery Insertion and Clock Setting

1. Open the back cover of the remote control.
2. Insert AAA or R03 batteries.
3. Close the cover.
4. Press the CLOCK button, then press the UP or DOWN button to set the time.

Cleaning and Troubleshooting

Refer to the Cleaning the Air Conditioner and Troubleshooting sections in the user manual for detailed instructions.
Note: Use the air conditioner within the temperature range indicated in the table provided in the user manual.

Quick Guide

Inserting the batteries

1. Pull out the back cover of the remote control.
2. Insert AAA or R03 batteries.
3. Close the cover.

Clock setting

1. Press, then press to set the time.
   • • Press for approximately 5 seconds to show the time as 12-hour (am/ pm) or 24-hour.
2. Press SET to confirm.

Basic operation

Press OFF/ON to start/ stop the operation.

• When the unit is ON, disappears from the remote control display.
• Press MODE to select the desired mode.
• Press TEMP UP, TEMP DOWN to select the desired temperature.
• Selection range: 16.0 °C ~ 30.0 °C / 60 °F ~ 86 °F.
• Press for approximately 10 seconds to show the temperature as °C or °F.

How to Use

To adjust airfl ow direction

• Do not adjust the fl ap by hand.
• For details operation, refer “To Learn More….”

To adjust FAN SPEED and QUIET condition FAN SPEED:
When AUTO FAN is selected, the fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the operation mode.
QUIET:
This operation reduces airfl ow noise.

• To reach the desired temperature quickly ****
• This operation is automatically stop after 20 minutes.
• Press the button again to cancel.

To maximise comfort while sleeping To maximise comfort while sleeping

• This operation provides you with a comfortable environment while sleeping. It will automatically adjust the sleep pattern temperature during the activation period.

• The indoor unit indicator will dim when this operation is activated. This is not applicable if
  the indicator brightness has been manually dimmed.

• This operation is incorporated with the activation timer (0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 hours).

• This operation can be set together with timer. Sleep operation has the priority over OFF timer.

• This operation can be cancelled by pressing the respective button until the sleep timer reaches 0.0h.

To set the timer

You can set the timer to turn on and off the unit at 2 different preset time.

• To cancel the timer, press ON or OFF to select the respective setting or , then press CANCEL .
• If the timer has been cancelled manually or due to power failure, you can restore the timer again. Press ON or OFF to select the respective setting or , then press SET .
• The nearest timer setting is displayed and will activate in sequence.
•  The timer operation follows the clocksetting on the remote control and will repeat daily when timer has been set. For clock setting, refer to Quick Guide.

Note

• Can be selected at the same time.
• Can be activated in all modes.
• Cannot be selected at the same time.

To Learn More

Operation mode

• AUTO: The POWER indicator blinks at the initial stage. The unit will select an operation mode depending on the room temperature.
• COOL: Provides effi cient comfort cooling to suit your needs.
• DRY: Operates at low fan speed for a gentle cooling operation.

Energy saving temperature setting
You may save energy when operating the unit within the recommended temperature range. COOL : 26.0 °C ~ 28.0 °C / 79 °F ~ 82 °F.

Air fl ow direction
In COOL/DRY mode :  The horizontal fl ap is fi xed at middle position setting. Once the temperature is achieved, the horizontal fl ap swings up/down automatically.
In COOL/DRY mode: The horizontal fl ap swings up/down automatically.

Auto restart control
When power is resumed after a power failure, the operation will restart automatically with the last operation mode and airfl ow direction.

• This control is not applicable when TIMER is set.

Operating conditions
Use this air conditioner in the temperature range indicated in the table.

Operating conditions
Use this air conditioner in the temperature range indicated in the table.

Temperature °C (°F)

| Indoor| Outdoor
---|---|---
DBT| WBT| DBT| WBT

COOL

| Max.| 32 (89.6)| 23 (73.4)| 46 (114.8)| 26 (78.8)
Min.| 16 (60.8)| 11 (51.8)| 16 (60.8)| 11 (51.8)

DBT : Dry bulb temperature, WBT: Wet bulb temperature

Cleaning the Air Conditioner

Cleaning has to be carried out at regular intervals to ensure the unit is at optimal performance. A dirty unit may cause malfunction and you may retrieve “H 99” error code. Consult an authorised dealer.

• Before cleaning, switch off the power supply and unplug the unit.
• Do not touch the aluminium fi n as the sharp parts may cause injury.
• Do not use benzine, thinner or scouring powder.
• Use soap ( pH 7) or neutral household detergent only.
• Do not use water hotter than 40 °C / 104 °F.

Indoor unit
Wipe the unit gently with a soft and dry cloth. The coils and fans should be cleaned periodically by an authorised dealer.
Outdoor unit
Clean the debris that surround the unit. Clear any blockage from the drain pipe.
Front panel Close it securely

Air fi lters
Once every 2 weeks

•  Wash/rinse the fi lters gently with water to avoid damaging the surface.
• Dry the fi lters thoroughly under a shade, away from fi re or direct sunlight.
• Replace any damaged fi lters.

Air Purifying Filter

• Do not wash/rinse the fi lter with water.
• Replace the fi lter every 2 years or replace any damaged fi lter. Part no.: CZ-SA31P

Troubleshooting

preliminary step to prepare for the TIMER operation after it has been set.

• When Timer is set ON, the unit may start earlier (up to 15 minutes) before the actual set time to achieve the desired temperature on time.

TIMER indicator is always ON.| • When Timer has been set, the Timer setting repeats daily.
Operation is delayed a few minutes after restarting.| • The delay is a protection to the unit’s compressor.
Indoor fan stops occasionally during automatic fan speed setting.| • This is to help remove the surrounding odour.
The room has a peculiar odour.| • This may be due to damp smell emitted by the wall, carpet, furniture or clothing.
Cracking sound during operation.| • Changes in temperature caused the unit to expand and contract.
Water flowing sound during operation.| • Refrigerant flow inside the unit.
Mist emerges from indoor unit.| • During cooling operation, the discharged cold air may condense to water vapour.
Outdoor unit emits water or steam.| • During cooling operation, condensation occurs on

cold pipes and the condensed water may drip from the outdoor unit.

Discoloration of some plastic parts.| • Discoloration is subjected to the types of materials used in plastic parts. It is accelerated when exposed to heat, sun light, UV light or environmental factors.

When

• The remote control is missing or a malfunction has occurred

1. Raise the front panel.
2. Press AUTO OFF/ON once to use in AUTO mode.
3. Press AUTO OFF/ON until you hear 1 beep, then release to use in forced COOL mode.
4. Press AUTO OFF/ON again to turn off the unit.

The indicators are too bright

• To dim or restore the indicators’ brightness on the unit, press on the remote for 5 seconds.

Check the batteries

• Check that there is no obstruction around the air inlets and outlet vents.
• Use AUTO OFF/ON on the unit to select COOL mode. For details, refer “The remote control is missing or a malfunction has occurred” above. After 15 minutes of operation, it is normal to have the following temperature difference between the air inlet and outlet vents: COOL: ≥ 8 °C / 14.4 °F

The units will not be used for an extended period

• Turn off the power supply and unplug the unit.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control.

NON SERVICEABLE CRITERIAS
TURN OFF THE POWER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG THE UNIT. Then consult an authorised dealer in the following conditions:

• Abnormal noise during operation.
• Water/foreign particles have entered the remote control.
• Water is leaking from the indoor unit.
• The circuit breaker switches off frequently.
• The power cord becomes unnaturally warm.
• The switches or buttons are not functioning properly.

Troubleshooting

How to retrieve error codes

For certain errors, you may restart the unit for limited operation if there are 4 beeps when operation starts.

Some error code may not be applicable to your model. Consult an authorised dealer for clarifi cation.

• Panasonic Corporation
• 1006, Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma City,
• Osaka 571-8501, Japan
• Website: http://www.panasonic.com.
• © Panasonic Corporation 2022
• Printed in Malaysia

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