Panasonic Air Conditioner Instruction Manual

Operating Instructions
Air Conditioner

Model No.

Operating Instructions Air Conditioner
Thank you for purchasing Panasonic Air Conditioner. Installation instructions attached. Before operating the unit, please read these operating instructions thoroughly and keep them for future reference.
ACXF55-22420-AB

nanoe-G
Purifies the air down to the smallest particles Deactivates harmful micro- organisms such as viruses, bacteria, etc. to keep air clean. It also deactivates viruses and bacteria on the filter to keep inside of the unit clean.
Quick guide

Inserting the batteries

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

Clock setting

1. Press CLOCK
2. Set the time
3. Confirm

Basic operations

1. Select the desired mode
   

2. Startistop the operation
   • Please note that the OFF  indication is on display to start the unit.

3. Select the desired temperature
   • Selection range:
   16 °C ~ 30°C.
   • Operating the unit within the recommended temperature range may save energy. 26 °C ~ 28°C.
   DRY :1°C ~2 °C lower than room temperature.

• Default set temperature is 24 °C in COOL mode as per country guidelines.
  • Use remote control within 7 m im from the remote control receiver of the indoor unit.
  The illustrations in this manual are for explanation purposes only and may differ from the actual unit. They are subject to change without notice for future improvement.

Accessories

• Remote control
• AAA or R03 batteries x 2
• Remote control holder
• Screws for remote control holder x 2

Safety precautions

To prevent personal injury, injury to others or property damage, please comply with the following: Incorrect operation due to failure to follow instructions below may cause harm or damage, the seriousness of which is classified as below:
WARNING
This sign warns of death or serious injury.

CAUTION
This sign warns of injury or damage to property.

The instructions to be followed are classified by the following symbols:

This symbol denotes an action that is PROHIBITED.

These symbols denote actions COMPULSORY.
WARNING
Indoor unit and outdoor unit
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Please consult authorised dealer or specialist to clean the internal parts, repair, install, remove and reinstall the unit. Improper installation and handling will cause leakage, electric shock or fire.
Confirm with authorised dealer or specialist on usage of any specified refrigerant type. Using refrigerant type other than the specified may cause product damage, burst and injury etc.
Do not install the unit in a potentially explosive or flammable atmosphere. Failure to do so could result in fire.
Do not insert your fingers or other objects into the air conditioner indoor or outdoor unit, rotating parts may cause injury.
Do not touch the outdoor unit during lightning, it may cause electric shock.
Do not expose yourself directly to cold air for a long period to avoid excess cooling.
Do not sit or step on the unit, you may fall down accidentally.
Remote control
Do not allow infants and small children to play with the remote control to prevent them from accidentally swallowing the batteries.

Power supply
Do not use a modified cord, joint cord, extension cord or unspecified cord to prevent overheating and fire.
To prevent overheating, fire or electric shock:

• Do not share the same power outlet with other equipment.
• Do not operate with wet hands.
• Do not over bend the power supply cord.
• Do not operate or stop the unit by inserting or pulling out the power plug.

Use complete power supply cord without joining. In unavoidable circumstances that complete power supply cord without joining is impossible, use an approved connection means (for example: socket and plug).
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
It is strongly recommended to be installed with Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) or Residual Current Device (RCD) to prevent electric shock or fire.
To prevent overheating, fire or electric shock:

• Insert the power plug properly.
• Dust on the power plug should be periodically

wiped with a dry cloth.
Stop using the product if any abnormality/failure occurs and disconnect the power plug or turn off the power switch and breaker. (Risk of smoke/fire/electric shock) Examples of abnormality/failure

• The ELCB trips frequently.
• Burning smell is observed.
• Abnormal noise or vibration of the unit is observed.
• Water leaks from the indoor unit.
• Power cord or plug becomes abnormally hot.
• Fan speed cannot be controlled.
• The unit stops running immediately even if it is switched on for operation.
• The fan does not stop even if the operation is stopped.

Contact your local dealer immediately for maintenance/repair.

This equipment must be earthed to prevent electrical shock or fire.
Prevent electric shock by switching off the power supply and unplug:
– Before cleaning or servicing,
– When extended non-use, or
– During abnormally strong lightning activity.

CAUTION
Indoor unit and outdoor unit
Do not wash the indoor unit with water, benzine, thinner or scouring powder to avoid damage or corrosion at the unit.
Do not use for preservation of precise equipment, food, animals, plants, artwork or other objects. This may cause quality deterioration, etc. Do not use any combustible equipment in front of the airflow outlet to avoid fire propagation.
Do not expose plants or pet directly to airflow to avoid injury, etc.
Do not touch the sharp aluminium fin, sharp parts may cause injury.
Do not switch ON the indoor unit when waxing the floor. After waxing, aerate the room properly before operating the unit.
Do not install the unit in oily and smoky areas to prevent damage to the unit.
Do not dismantle the unit for cleaning purpose to avoid injury.
Do not step onto an unstable bench when cleaning the unit to avoid injury.
Do not place a vase or water container on the unit. Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation. This may cause an electric shock.
Do not open window or door for long time during COOL/DRY mode operation.
Prevent water leakage by ensuring drainage pipe is:
– Connected properly,
– Kept clear of gutters and containers, or
– Not immersed in water

After a long period of use or use with any combustible equipment, aerate the room regularly. After a long period of use, make sure the installation rack does not deteriorate to prevent the unit from falling down.

Remote control
Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. It may damage the remote control.
To prevent malfunction or damage of the remote control:

• Remove the batteries if the unit is not going to be used for a long period of time.
• New batteries of the same type must be inserted following the polarity stated.

Power supply
Do not disconnect the plug by pulling the cord to prevent electric shock.

How to use

To select operation mode
AUTO – For your convenience

• Unit run with optimised settings.
• You can change the temperature according to your comfort.

COOL – To enjoy cool air

• To reduce power consumption during COOL mode, use curtains to screen off sunlight and outdoor heat.

DRY – To dehumidify the environment

• Unit operates at low fan speed to give a gentle cooling operation.

FAN – To operate Air-Con in “Fan Only” mode

• Only indoor unit fan operates as per remote settings.
• Outdoor is OFF, so no cooling achieved.
• Provides fresh air circulation in the room.
  * Indoor unit temp. display will show set temp. for AUTO,COOL & DRY mode and room temp. for FAN mode.

To maximise comfort while sleeping

• This operation provides you with a comfortable environment while sleeping by gradually increase the set temperature 1 °C after every 3 hours operation.
• The unit is turned off after 8 hours.
• Can be cancelled by pressing the respective
  button again.

To switch between POWERFUL QUIET and QUIET mode
POWERFUL: To reach set temperature quickly

• This operation stops automatically after 1 hours.
  QUIET: To enjoy quiet operation

• This operation reduces airflow noise.

To OFF/ON hidden temperature display

• Press button for 5 seconds to switch OFF/ON the hidden temperature display.
• Hidden display is ON by default when unit is switched on.
• When the display is turn OFF by remote controller, It will turn ON automatically for few seconds upon receiving any command from remote or in case of mains power reset.

Auto OFF/ON button
Use when remote control is misplaced or a malfunction occurs. Raise the front panel:

• To use in AUTO mode, press the button once.
• To use in COOL mode, press and hold the button until 1 beep is heard, then release.
• Press the button again to turn off.

To purify the air

• nanoe-G starts automatically when the unit is turned on with
• Can be activated even when the unit is turned off. In this condition, the unit will operate as a fan with AUTO fan speed and louver swing.

To select fan speed
(Remote control display)

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

To adjust airflow direction
(Remote control display)

• Keeps the room ventilated.
• If AUTO air swing is set, the flaps swings left/right and up/down automatically.
• The horizontal and vertical flap are fixed at the predetermined position.
• Do not adjust the flap by hand.

Auto Restart Control

• If power is resumed after a power failure, the operation will restart automatically after a period of time with previous operation mode and airflow
  direction.

• This control is not applicable when TIMER is set.

To set the timer
To turn ON and OFF the unit at a preset times.

• To cancel ON or OFF timer, press or then press CANCEL.
• If timer is cancelled manually or due to power failure, you can restore the timer again by pressing ON or OFF then press SET.
• The nearest timer setting will be displayed and will activate in sequence.
• When ON Timer is set, the unit may start earlier (up to 15 minutes) before the actual set time in order to achieve the desired temperature on time.
• Timer operation is based on the clock set in the remote control and repeats daily once set. For clock setting, please refer to Quick guide.

Operation conditions
Use this air conditioner under the following temperature range.
DBT : Dry bulb temperature
WBT : Wet bulb temperature

Temperature
(°C)| Indoor| Outdoor
---|---|---
DBT| WBT| DBT| WBT
COOL| Max.| 35| 24| 50| 30
Min.| 16| 11| 16| 11

Cleaning instructions

To ensure optimal performance of the unit, cleaning has to be carried out at regular intervals. A dirty unit may cause malfunction. Please consult authorised dealer.

• Switch off the power supply and unplug before cleaning.
• Do not touch the aluminium fin, sharp parts may cause injury.
• Do not use benzine, thinner or scouring powder.
• Use only soap ( pH 7) or neutral household detergent.
• Do not use water hotter than 40 °C.

Indoor unit
Wipe the unit gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Dust filters
Every 2 weeks

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

Please remove the Filter / PM2.5 Filter before wash/rinse the dust filter with water.

Indoor unit
nanoe-G Generator
Every 2 weeks

• Turn off main power supply.
• Clean with dry cotton bud.
• Do not touch during operation.

Filter & PM 2.5 filter

• Clean the filter whenever necessary.

• Don’t wash/rinse the filter with water.

• The surface of the filter shouldn’t be rubbed with any object.

• The filter shouldn’t be pulled with strong force as it may get damaged.
  For seasonal inspection after extended non-use

• Checking of remote control batteries.

• No obstruction at air inlet and air outlet vents.

• Use Auto OFF/ON button to select COOL operation. After 15 minutes of operation, it is normal to have the following temperature difference between air inlet and air outlet vents: COOL: ≥ 8 °C
  For extended non-use

• Activate nanoe-G operation for 2~3 hours as an alternative to remove moisture left in the internal parts thoroughly to prevent mould growth.

• Turn off the power supply and unplug.

• Remove the remote control batteries.

Troubleshooting

The following symptoms do not indicate malfunction.

wall, carpet, furniture or clothing.
Indoor fan stops occasionally during automatic fan speed setting.| •This helps to remove the surrounding odour.
Operation is delayed a few minutes after restarting.| •The delay is a protection to the unit’s compressor.
Outdoor unit emits water/steam.| •Condensation or evaporation occurs on pipes.
TIMER indicator is always on.| •The timer setting repeats daily once set.
Cracking sound during operation.| •Changes of temperature caused the expansion/ contraction of the unit.
Discoloration of some plastic parts.| •Discoloration is subject to material types used in plastic parts, accelerated when exposed to heat, sunlight, UV light, or environmental factor.
Dust may have collected around the front panel, grilles and wall surrounding the unit after extended use.| •The dust accumulation is due to air purification effect of negative ions from nanoe-G. Remove the dust regularly with a clean dampened cloth.

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 signal transmitter. Please consult authorised dealer.

NON SERVICEABLE CRITERIAS

TURN OFF POWER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG then please consult authorised dealer under the following conditions:

• Abnormal noise during operation.
• Water/foreign particles have entered the remote control.
• Water leaks from Indoor unit.
• Circuit breaker switches off frequently.
• Power cord becomes unnaturally warm.
• Switches or buttons are not functioning properly.

The unit stops and the TIMER indicator blinks.
Use remote control to retrieve error code.

• For certain errors, you may restart the unit for limited operation but if problem persist please consult authorised dealer with error code.
• For models with temp. display, error code will show automatically.

BEE Regulation

Testing Guidelines
Cooling Test Mode for Full Load (100%) and Half Load (50%)

• Turn on the main power supply to unit.

1. Mode: Select `COOL’

2. Temperature
   : a) 16 ºC for Full Load (100%)
   : b) 17 ºC for Half Load (50%)

3. Air Swing Vertical Airflow : Set vane position to 3rd step from top

4. Air Swing Horizontal Airflow : Set vane position to be straight (For applicable Model)

5. Fan speed : Maximum

• Open the Front Panel by lifting Intake Grille.

Follow the below Instructions.
Step a) : Press and Hold the button on indoor unit.
Step b) : Within 5 second, press once the Remote Control button when display is showing OFF, while holding the indoor unit button.
Step c): After hearing a beep sound from the Indoor Unit, immediately release the (Auto OFF/ON) button on Indoor Unit. All this should be done within 5 seconds.

QUIET CLEAN

Note : Unit is charged with extra 60g refrigerant for installation purging purpose. For all laboratory tests, 60g shall be released to follow the rated refrigerant amount mentioned in nameplate.

Information

Information on hazardous constituents as specified in sub-rule1 of rule16 (1) in electrical and electronic equipment.
Declaration of Conformity with the requirements of the E-Waste (Management) Amendment Rules 2018 with the rule 16 (1) limits with respect to Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Hexavalent chromium, Polybrominated biphenyls, Polybrominated diphenyl ethers.
The content of hazardous substance with the exemption of the applications listed in SCHEDULE II of the E-Waste (Management) Amendment Rules 2018 :

1. Lead (Pb) ­ not over 0.1% by weight;
2. Cadmium (Cd) ­ not over 0.01% by weight;
3. Mercury (Hg) ­ not over 0.1% by weight;
4. Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) ­ not over 0.1% by weight;
5. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) ­ not over 0.1% by weight;
6. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) ­ not over 0.1% by weight.

For the purpose of recycling to facilitate effective utilization of resources, please return this product to a nearby authorized collection center, registered dismantler of recycler, or Panasonic service center when disposing of this product.
Customer care number ( Toll free ) : 1800 103 1333 ,1800 108 1333
Please see the Panasonic website for further information on collection centers, etc. or call the customer care toll-free number http://www.panasonic.com/in/corporate/sustainability/panasonic-india-i -recycle-program.html

Do’s & Don’t: E-waste (Management ) Amendment Rules 2018

himself/herself, but only by authorized service personnel.
2.| The product should be handed over only to authorized recycler for disposal.| The product is not meant for re-sale to any unauthorized agencies / scrap dealer / kabariwalas.
3.| Keep the product in isolated area, after it
becomes non-functional / un-repairable so as to prevent its accidental breakage.| The product is not meant for mixing into house-hold waste stream.
4.| Refer to operating instruction for handling of End-of Life products.| Do not keep any replaced spare part(s) from the product in exposed area.
5.| Always dispose products that have reached end-of life at Panasonic India Authorized Service Centre.| Do not donate old electronic items to any body. Do not dispose your product in garbage bins along with municipal waste that ultimately reaches landfill.
6.| Wherever possible or as instructed, separate the packaging material according to responsible waste disposal options and sorting for recycling.| Do not give e-waste to informal and unorganized sectors like Local Scrap Dealer / Rag Pickers.

Panasonic Corporation
Website: http://www.panasonic.com
© Panasonic Corporation 2019
Printed in India

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FAQS

What is the default set temperature in COOL mode?

The default set temperature is 24°C as per country guidelines.

Do Panasonic’s air conditioners come with a warranty?

For their air conditioners, Panasonic normally provides a standard manufacturer’s guarantee. Depending on the model and region, the length and coverage could change.

How frequently should a Panasonic air conditioner clean its filters?

It is advised to clean the filters every two to four weeks, depending on usage and environmental factors, to ensure optimal performance and indoor air quality.

Can I put in my own Panasonic air conditioner?

The Panasonic Air Conditioner should be installed by a qualified HVAC specialist to ensure correct setup and prevent any warranty concerns.

Are Panasonic air conditioners healthy to the environment?

Panasonic aims to produce environmentally friendly goods. Their air conditioners frequently use R32 refrigerant, which has a reduced potential to cause global warming than previous refrigerants.

What stores provide Panasonic air conditioners?

Electronics stores, online sellers, and authorized dealers all carry Panasonic air conditioners. They are also available on the Panasonic website

How does a Panasonic air conditioner operate?

The built-in remote control that comes with Panasonic air conditioners can be used to operate them, as can smartphone apps with Wi-Fi access.

When in use, are Panasonic air conditioners quiet?

Panasonic creates quiet-running air conditioners. They frequently offer “Quiet Mode” features that reduce noise while cooling.

Do Panasonic air conditioners have the ability to filter the air?

Yes, a lot of Panasonic air conditioners come with air filtration systems, such nanoe-G or PM 2.5 filters, that help clear the air of dust, pollen, and other airborne contaminants for better indoor air quality.

Can I also use my Panasonic air conditioners to heat my home?

A heat pump feature on some Panasonic air conditioner models enables them to deliver heating during the cooler months.

How long does a Panasonic air conditioner typically last?

A Panasonic air conditioner typically has a lifespan of 10 to 15 years with adequate maintenance.

A Panasonic air conditioner: what is it?

The Panasonic Air Conditioner is a cooling device made by Panasonic Corporation that controls humidity and temperature in enclosed spaces.

What’s the mechanism of a Panasonic air conditioner?

The refrigeration cycle is used by Panasonic air conditioners to cool the air. To produce a cooling effect, they compress and expand refrigerant gas to absorb heat from the inside air and release it outdoors.

What distinguishing qualities do Panasonic air conditioners have?

Inverter technology for energy efficiency, air purifying filters, intelligent sensors, programmable timers, and Wi-Fi connectivity for remote control are characteristics that Panasonic air conditioners frequently have.

How much cooling capacity do Panasonic air conditioners offer?

For their air conditioners, Panasonic offers a variety of cooling capacities, ranging from 6,000 BTU for small rooms to over 36,000 BTU for bigger spaces.

How energy-efficient are Panasonic air conditioners?

Yes, a lot of Panasonic air conditioners employ inverter technology, which regulates compressor speed to keep temperature constant and results in higher energy efficiency than non-inverter versions.

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References

• Panasonic North America | Create Today, Enrich Tomorrow

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