Panasonic CS-YU9ZKA Air Conditioner Instructions

Panasonic CS-YU9ZKA Air Conditioner

Product Information

The product is an Air Conditioner with the following specifications:

• Model No. Indoor Unit: CS-YU9ZKA, CS-YU12ZKA
• Model No. Outdoor Unit: CU-YU9ZKA, CU-YU12ZKA
• Provides fast cooling and maximum comfort
• Remote control included
• Operating instructions available in English

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before operating the unit, read the operating instructions thoroughly and keep them for future reference.
2. Before installation, the installer should read the installation instructions and request the customer to keep them for future reference.
3. Remove the remote control packed with the indoor unit. If the equipment is transferred to a new user or delivered to a recycling plant, be sure to hand over the manual as well.
4. Use the remote control within 8 meters of the remote control receiver on the indoor unit.
5. To start/stop the operation, press the OFF/ON button.
6. To select the desired mode, press the MODE button. The available modes are AUTO, COOL, and DRY.
7. To adjust the desired temperature, use the TEMP UP and TEMP DOWN buttons.
8. To adjust the airflow direction (swing), use the AIR SWING button.
9. To adjust the fan speed, use the FAN SPEED button.
10. To enjoy quiet operation, press the QUIET button.
11. To reach the desired temperature quickly, press the POWERFUL button.
12. To maximize comfort while sleeping, use the SLEEP mode.
13. To set the timer, use the ON-TIMER and OFF buttons. You can set the timer to turn on and off the unit at two different preset times.

Operating Instructions Air Conditioner
Before operating the unit, please read these operating instructions thoroughly and keep them for future reference.

Before installation, the installer should:
Read the Installation Instructions, then request the customer keep them for future reference. Remove the remote control packed with the indoor unit. If the equipment is transferred to a new user or delivered to a recycling plant, be sure also to hand over the manual.

Remote Control

Inserting the batteries

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

A 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 to confirm.

B Basic operation

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

How to Use

To adjust airflow direction

Upper direction:

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

Lateral direction:

• For lateral direction, it is manually adjustable as shown.

To adjust fan speed

• For AUTO, the indoor fan speed is automatically adjusted according to the operation mode.

To enjoy quiet operation

• This operation reduces airflow noise.

To reach the desired temperature quickly

• This operation is automatic stops after 20 minutes.
• Press the button again to cancel.

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 canceled manually or due to a power failure, you can restore the timer again. Press ON or OFF to select the respective setting 1 or 2, then press SET.
• The nearest timer setting is displayed and will activate in sequence.
• The timer operation follows the clock setting on the remote control and will repeat daily when the 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.

Airflow direction

In COOL/DRY mode:
The horizontal flap is fixed at the middle position setting. Once the temperature is achieved, the horizontal flap swings up/down automatically.

In COOL/DRY mode:
The horizontal flap 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.

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 aluminum 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 authorized dealer.

Outdoor unit

• Clean the debris that surround the unit.
• Clear any blockage from the drain pipe.

Front panel

• Wash gently and dry.

How to remove front panel

Close it securely

1. Hold horizontally
2. Match and push in
3. Close down
4. Press both ends and center of the front panel

Indoor unit

Air filters

Once every 2 weeks

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

Air Purifying Filter

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

Troubleshooting

The following symptoms do not indicate malfunction.

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.

Check the following before calling for servicing.

correctly.

• Close all doors and windows.

• Clean or replace the filters.

• Clear any obstruction at the air inlet and air outlet vents.

Noisy during operation.| • Check if the unit has been installed at an incline.

• Close the front panel properly.

Remote control does not work.

(Display is dim or transmission signal is weak.)

| • Insert the batteries correctly.

• Replace weak batteries.

The unit does not work.| • Check if the circuit breaker is tripped.

• Check if timers have been set.

The unit does not receive the signal from the remote control.| • Make sure the receiver is not obstructed.

• Certain fluorescent lights may interfere with the signal transmitter. Consult an authorised dealer.

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.

Conducting a seasonal inspection after an extended period of non-use

• 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 to “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 CRITERIA
TURN OFF THE POWER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG THE UNIT. Then consult an authorized 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.

How to retrieve error codes

If the unit stops and the TIMER indicator blinks, use the remote control to retrieve the error code.

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

Panasonic Corporation
1006, Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka 571-8501, Japan
Website: http://www.panasonic.com.

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