CU-E12PFE - Air-conditioner PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CU-E12PFE PANASONIC

Operating Instructions

Air Conditioner

Model No.

Indoor Unit

CS-E9GFEW

CS-E9GFEW-2

CS-E12GFEW

CS-E12GFEW-2

CS-E18GFEW

Outdoor Unit

Single Split

CU-E9PFE

CU-E12PFE

CU-E18PFE

Multi Split

CU-2E15PBE

CU-2E18PBE

CU-3E18PBE

CU-4E23PBE

CU-4E27PBE

CU-5E34PBE

Operating Instructions Air Conditioner

2-9

Thank you for purchasing Panasonic Air Conditioner.

Installation instructions attached.

Before operating the unit, read these operating instructions thoroughly and keep them for future reference.

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.

Multi air conditioner system

Multi air conditioner systems save space by letting you connect multiple indoor units to a single outdoor unit.

For complete product features, please refer catalogue.

Indoor units

• It is possible to operate the indoor units individually or simultaneously. The priority of operation is placed on the first unit that turned on.
• During operation, HEAT and COOL modes cannot activate at the same time for different indoor units.
• The power indicator blinks to indicate the indoor unit is standing by for a different operation mode.

Outdoor unit

(CU-2E15PBE, CU-2E18PBE, CU-3E18PBE,

CU-4E23PBE, CU-4E27PBE, CU-5E34PBE)

Operation conditions

Use this air conditioner under the following temperature range.

DBT: Dry bulb temperature / WBT: Wet bulb temperature

Single split outdoor unit
^ C (temperature)

CU-E9PFE, CU-E12PFE, CU-E18PFE		Indoor		Outdoor
		DBT	WBT	DBT	WBT
COOL	Max.	32	23	43	26
	Min.	16	11	16	11
HEAT	Max.	30	-	24	18
	Min.	16	-	-15	-6

Multi split outdoor unit
^ C (temperature)

CU-2E15PBE, CU-2E18PBE, CU-3E18PBE, CU-4E23PBE, CU-4E27PBE, CU-5E34PBE		Indoor		Outdoor
		DBT	WBT	DBT	WBT
COOL	Max.	32	23	46	26
	Min.	16	11	-10	-
HEAT	Max.	30	-	24	18
	Min.	16	-	-15	-16

Quick guide

Inserting the batteries

① Pull out the back cover of remote control
② Insert AAA or R03 batteries (can be used ~ 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 as follows:

③ Select the desired temperature

Selection range: 16^ 30^
- Operating the unit within the recommended temperature may save energy.

HEAT: 20^ 24^ .

COOL: 26^ C 28^ C .

DRY: 1^ 2^ lower than room temperature.

• 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. 76

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 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.

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.

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:

• 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.

MODE

To select operation mode

AUTO - For your convenience

• During operation mode selection the POWER indicator blinks.
  Single • Unit selects operation mode every 10 minutes according to setting temperature and room temperature.
  Multi - Unit selects operation mode every 3 hours according to setting temperature, outdoor temperature and room temperature.

HEAT - To enjoy warm air

• Unit takes a while to warm up. The power indicator blinks during this operation.
  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.

POWERFUL

To reach temperature quickly

POWERFUL

Single This operation stops automatically after 20 minutes.
Multi Press the button again or turn OFF the unit to stop this operation.

QUIET

To enjoy quiet operation

QUIET

• This operation reduces airflow noise.

To adjust horizontal airflow direction

• Both upper and lower horizontal airflow direction louvers are manually adjustable.

Note

POWERFUL
QUIET

• Can be activated in all modes and can be cancelled by pressing the respective button again.
• Cannot be selected at the same time.

Remote control display

Auto OFF/ON button

Use when remote control is misplaced or a malfunction occurs.

1. Press the button once to use in AUTO mode.
2. Press and hold the button until you hear 1 beep, then release to use in forced COOL mode.
3. Repeat step 2. Press and hold the button until you hear 2 beeps, then release to use in normal COOL mode.
4. Repeat step 3. Press and hold the button until you hear 3 beeps, then release to use in forced HEAT mode.
5. Press the button again to turn off.

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

• Keeps the room ventilated.

AIR SWING - AUTO

AIR SWING

• In heat mode, the air blows upwards for a while, then starts to blow horizontally.
• The vertical airflow louver swings up and down automatically.

AIR SWING - MANUAL

• The airflow direction can be adjusted as desired by using remote control.
• Do not adjust the vertical airflow direction louvers by hand.

AIR SWING

To set the timer

To turn ON or OFF the unit at a preset time.

① Select ON or OFF timer

Example: OFF at 22:00

② Set the time

③ Confirm

• To cancel ON or OFF timer, press ON or OFF then press CANCEL
• If timer is cancelled manually or due to power failure, you can restore the previous setting (once power is resumed) by pressing SET.
• When ON Timer is set, the unit may start earlier (up to 30 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.

Air outlet selection switch

To select preferred airflow pattern.

Selection	Pattern	Description
		This setting blows air from upper outlet only.
	This setting automatically decides airflow pattern depending on mode and conditions (Default and recommended).
		For Heat mode, during start or low discharge temperature / For Cool mode, when setting temperature is achieved, the air is blown from the upper air outlet only.
		Air is blown from the upper and lower air outlets for high speed cooling during COOL mode, and for filling the room with warm air during HEAT mode.

To ensure optimal performance of the unit, cleaning has to be carried out at regular intervals. Dirty unit may cause malfunction and you may see error code "H99". Please consult authorised dealer.

• Switch off the power supply before cleaning.
• Do not touch the aluminium fin, sharp parts may cause injury.
• Do not use benzine, thinner or scouring powder.
• Use only soap ( pH7) or neutral household detergent.
• Do not use water hotter than 40^ .

Indoor unit

Wipe the unit gently with a soft, dry cloth.

Intake grille

Wash gently and dry.

Remove the front panel

(2) Release string to remove.

Close it securely
② Lock 2 levers.

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

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.
• 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.
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 operation and the indoor fan is stopped.	•The unit is in defrost mode, and the melted frost is drained from the outdoor unit.
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.

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 intake grille 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 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.

Write down error code at indicator.

If the error code does not appear at the indicator.

• 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.

(CU-2E15PBE, CU-2E18PBE, CU-3E18PBE,

CU-4E23PBE, CU-4E27PBE, CU-5E34PBE)

Betriebsbereiche

(CU-2E15PBE, CU-2E18PBE, CU-3E18PBE, CU-4E23PBE, CU-4E27PBE, CU-5E34PBE)

(CU-2E15PBE, CU-2E18PBE, CU-3E18PBE, CU-4E23PBE, CU-4E27PBE, CU-5E34PBE)

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Egwtepikn movad

(CU-2E15PBE, CU-2E18PBE, CU-3E18PBE,

CU-4E23PBE, CU-4E27PBE, CU-5E34PBE)

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(CU-2E15PBE, CU-2E18PBE, CU-3E18PBE, CU-4E23PBE, CU-4E27PBE, CU-5E34PBE)

CIRCULATION D'AIR - MANUEL

(CU-2E15PBE, CU-2E18PBE, CU-3E18PBE, CU-4E23PBE, CU-4E27PBE, CU-5E34PBE)

This symbol denotes a unique action that is already PROHIBIDA.

 Estos@simbolos indican aquellasaxonéesque son OBLIGATORIAS.

ADVERTENCIA

② Ligue/Desligue aunities

Exemplo: OFF as 22:00

② Configure a hora

③ Confirmar

Remover o paine frontal

(CU-2E15PBE, CU-2E18PBE, CU-3E18PBE, CU-4E23PBE, CU-4E27PBE, CU-5E34PBE)

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CU-E9PFE, CU-E12PFE, CU-E18PFE		В_nomesseниeto		Навын
		DBT	WBT	DBT	WBT
ОXFIAЖДАСЕ	Макс.	32	23	43	26
	Мин.	16	11	16	11
OTОПЛЕНИЕ	Макс.	30	-	24	18
	Мин.	16	-	-15	-6

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CU-2E15PBE, CU-2E18PBE, CU-3E18PBE, CU-4E23PBE, CU-4E27PBE, CU-5E34PBE		В пошениeto		Навьн
		DBT	WBT	DBT	WBT
Охлajжданe	Макс.	32	23	46	26
	Мин.	16	11	-10	-
OTоллелене	Макс.	30	-	24	18
	Мин.	16	-	-15	-16

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① Hatmchete CLOCK
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① Изберете ON поOffТаймер

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These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

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If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

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