USER MANUAL CSPE12RKE PANASONIC
Operating Instructions
Air Conditioner
Model No.
Indoor Unit
CS-UE9RKE
CS-UE12RKE
CS-PE9RKE
CS-PE12RKE
Outdoor Unit
CU-UE9RKE
CU-UE12RKE
CU-PE9RKE
CU-PE12RKE
Operating Instructions 2-9 Air Conditioner
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Air conditioner. Installation instructions attached.
Before operating the unit, read these operating instructions thoroughly and keep them for future reference.
Inserting the batteries
① Pull out the back cover of the remote control. ② Insert AAA or R03 batteries (can be used for about 1 year). ③ Close the cover.
Clock setting
① Press CLOCK. ② Set the time. ③ Confirm.
Basic operation
① Select the desired mode.
② Start/stop the operation.
- Please note that the OFF indication is on to start.
③ Select the desired temperature.
Selection range:
16°C to 30°C.
- Operating the unit within the recommended temperature may save energy.
HEAT: 20°C to 24°C.
COOL: 26°C to 28°C.
DRY: 1°C 2°C lower than room temperature.
- To dim or restore the unit's indicator brightness, press and hold for 5 seconds.
- Use remote control within 8m 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.
Table of contents
Safety precautions. 4-5
How to use. 6-7
Cleaning instructions 8
Troubleshooting 9
Information. 50
Accessories
- Remote control
- AAA or R03 batteries × 2
- Remote control holder
- Screws for remote control holder × 2
To prevent personal injury, injury to others, or property damage, please comply with the following: Incorrect operation due to failure to follow the 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 can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Please consult an authorized 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 an authorized dealer or specialist on the usage of any specified refrigerant type. Using a refrigerant type other than the specified one 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 excessive 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.
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 unplugging:
- 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 pets 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.
To select operation mode
AUTO mode - For your convenience
- During operation mode selection the power indicator blinks.
- Unit selects operation mode every 10 minutes according to setting temperature and room temperature.
HEAT mode - To enjoy warm air
- Unit takes a while to warm up. The power indicator blinks during this operation.
COOL mode - To enjoy cool air
- To reduce power consumption during COOL mode, use curtains to screen off sunlight and outdoor heat.
DRY mode - To dehumidify the environment
- Unit operates at low fan speed to give a gentle cooling operation.
To switch between powerful & quiet
POWERFUL: To reach temperature quickly
POWERFUL
This operation stops automatically after 20 minutes.
QUIET: To enjoy quiet operation
QUIET: This operation reduces airflow noise.
Remote control display
Remote control receiver and indicator
● POWER (Green) ● TIMER (Orange) ● POWERFUL (Orange) QUIET (Orange)
Press and hold for approximately 10 seconds to show temperature setting in °C or °F.
Press to restore the remote control to default setting.
Not used in normal operations.
FAN SPEED
To select fan speed
(Remote control display)
- For AUTO, the indoor fan speed is automatically adjusted according to the operation mode.
- To have low noise priority operation, select the lowest fan speed (■).
To adjust horizontal airflow direction
- Manually adjustable.
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.
- To use in HEAT mode, press and hold the button until 1 beep is heard, then release. And press again until 2 beeps, then release.
- Press the button again to turn off.
AIR SWING
To adjust vertical airflow direction
(Remote control display)
- Keeps the room ventilated.
- In COOL/DRY mode, if AUTO is set, the Louver swings up/down automatically.
- In HEAT mode, if AUTO is set, the horizontal louver is fixed at the predetermined position.
- Do not adjust the louver 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
2 sets of ON and OFF timers are available to turn ON or OFF the unit at different preset times.
① Select ON or OFF timer
Each time pressed:
② Set the time ③ Confirm
Example: OFF at 22:00
- To cancel ON or OFF timer, press ON or OFF to select respective ②1 or ②2 then press CANCEL.
- If timer is cancelled manually or due to power failure, you can restore the timer again by pressing ON or OFF to select respective ① or ② 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 35 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.
| Temperature (°C) | Indoor | Outdoor |
| DBT | WBT | DBT | WBT |
| COOL | Max. | 32 | 23 | 43 | 26 |
| Min. | 16 | 11 | 5 | - |
| HEAT | Max. | 30 | - | 24 | 18 |
| Min. | 16 | - | -10 | -11 |
DBT : Dry bulb temperature
WBT : Wet bulb temperature
To ensure optimal performance of the unit, cleaning has to be carried out at regular intervals. A dirty unit may cause malfunction and you may see error code "H99". Please consult an authorized dealer.
- Switch off the power supply and unplug before cleaning.
- Do not touch the aluminum fin, sharp parts may cause injury.
- Do not use benzine, thinner, or scouring powder.
- Use only soap (approximately 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.
Front panel
Wash gently and dry.
Remove the front panel. Close it securely: ① Insert at both sides.
② Close down. ③ Press both ends of the front panel.
Indoor unit
Air filters
Every 2 weeks
- Wash/rinse the filters gently with water to avoid damage to the filter surface.
- Dry the filters thoroughly under shade, away from fire or direct sunlight.
- Replace any damaged filters.
Remove air filter
Attach air filter Insert into the unit
Air Purifying Filter
(CS-UE9RKE CS-UE12RKE)
Air Purifying Filter
- Do not wash the air purifying filter.
- Replace the filter every 10 years or replace any damaged filter. Part no.: CZ-SA32P
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/HEAT 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 | | HEAT: ≥ 14 °C
For extended non-use
- Activate HEAT mode for 2~3 hours 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.
The following symptoms do not indicate malfunction.
| Symptom | Cause |
| Mist emerges from indoor unit. | •Condensation effect due to cooling process. |
| Water flowing sound during operation. | •Refrigerant flow inside the unit. |
| The room has a peculiar odour. | •This may be due to damp smell emitted by the wall, carpet, furniture or clothing. |
| Indoor fan stops occasionally during automatic fan speed setting. | •This helps to remove the surrounding odour. |
| Airflow continues even after operation has stopped. | •Extraction of remaining heat from the indoor unit (maximum 30 seconds). |
| 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. |
| POWER indicator blinks during HEAT mode with no warm air supply (and louver is closed). | •The unit is in defrost mode (and AIR SWING is set to AUTO). |
| Indoor fan stops occasionally during heating operation. | •To avoid unintended cooling effect. |
| POWER indicator blinks before the unit is switched on. | •This is a preliminary step in preparation for the operation when the ON timer has been 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, sun light, UV light, or environmental factor. |
| Cooling/heating capacity reduced during the lowest fan speed setting. | •The low fan speed is low noise priority operation, so cooling/heating capacity may be reduced (depending on the condition). Increase the Fan Speed to increase the capacity. |
Check the following before calling for servicing.
| Symptom | Check |
| Operation in HEAT/COOL mode is not working efficiently. | ·Set the temperature 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.
② Press until you hear beep sound, then write down the error code ④ Turn the unit off and reveal the error code to authorised dealer
- For certain errors, you may restart the unit for limited operation with 4 beeps when operation starts.
Quick guide
Battery insertion
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WARNING
MAINTENANCE CRITERIA
② Switching on/off
-Please note that the indicator must be OFF (OFF) for it to work.
③ Setting the desired temperature
- Temperature range: 16°C 30°C -If the device operates in extreme temperature conditions, energy may be saved.
HEATING: 20°C 24°C
COOLING: 26°C~28°C.
DEHUMIDIFYING: 1°C ~ 2°C below room temperature.
-To adjust the brightness of the display during the initial state, press and hold for 5 seconds. -Use the remote control at a distance of up to 8 m from the receiver on the indoor unit.
The illustrations in this manual are for explanation only and may differ from the actual device. Changes may be made without prior notice for improvement.
Pages 44-45
How to use 46-47
Instructions for use 48
Troubleshooting 49
Information 50
Accessories
Remote control - 2 AAA batteries, R03 type. Remote control stand - 2 screws for the remote control stand.
To avoid personal injury, damage to other objects or property, follow the instructions carefully. Incorrect operation or failure to follow the instructions may cause injury or damage, as follows:
WBT: Temperature with relative humidity of the air
To ensure maximum productivity of the device, you must follow the recommended intervals.
The filter can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or can be washed with water. Do not use it for "grease" cleaning.
You can consult with your local dealer.
- Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning. - Do not touch the aluminum fin, the sharp part may cause injury. Use only approved cleaning agents. - Use only mild detergent (pH ~7) or neutral detergent powder. - Do not use water hotter than 40°C
Interior part
Remember to clean the device with water and dry it.
Before use
Read the instructions carefully before use.
Close the lid properly after use.
① Open the two pages ② Close ③ Start the device
Inner part
Air filter
Hose
Carefully clean the filter with water to avoid damaging its surface. Carefully dry the filter in a shaded place, away from direct sunlight. Then replace the filter.
Install the air filter
Install the air filter. Install the hose.
Check that the device operates correctly and does not show any malfunction.
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