CSRE12QKE - Climatisation PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CSRE12QKE PANASONIC

Operating Instructions

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

Operating Instructions

Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit

Pull out the back cover of remote control

Insert AAA or R03 batteries

(can be used ~ 1 year)

Select the desired mode

Start/stop the operation

• Please note that the OFF indication is on

Select the desired temperature

Operating the unit within the recommended

temperature may save energy.

HEAT : 20 °C ~ 24 °C.

COOL: 26 °C ~ 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 8 m 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

Cleaning instructions 8

• Screws for remote control holder × 24

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 classifi ed as below:

WARNING This sign warns of

CAUTION This sign warns of

The instructions to be followed are classifi ed by

the following symbols:

This symbol denotes an

action that is PROHIBITED.

These symbols denote

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 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 fi re.

Confi rm with authorised dealer or specialist on

usage of any specifi ed refrigerant type.

Using refrigerant type other than the specifi ed

may cause product damage, burst and injury etc.

Do not install the unit in a potentially explosive

or fl ammable atmosphere. Failure to do so could

Do not insert your fi ngers or other

objects into the air conditioner indoor or

outdoor unit, rotating parts may cause

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.

Do not allow infants and small children to play

with the remote control to prevent them from

accidentally swallowing the batteries.

Do not use a modifi ed cord,

joint cord, extension cord or

unspecifi ed cord to prevent

overheating and fi re.

To prevent overheating, fi re or electric shock:

Do not share the same power outlet with

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 qualifi ed persons in order to avoid

It is strongly recommended to be installed

with Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB)

or Residual Current Device (RCD) to prevent

electric shock or fi re.

To prevent overheating, fi re 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/fi re/electric shock) Examples

of abnormality/failure

The ELCB trips frequently.

Burning smell is observed.

Abnormal noise or vibration of the unit is

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

Contact your local dealer immediately for

This equipment must be earthed to prevent

electrical shock or fi re.

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

Do not use any combustible equipment

in front of the airfl ow outlet to avoid fi re

Do not expose plants or pet directly to airfl ow

to avoid injury, etc.

Do not touch the sharp aluminium

fi n, sharp parts may cause injury.

Do not switch ON the indoor unit when waxing

the fl oor. 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

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

Do not open window or door for long time

during COOL/DRY mode operation.

Prevent water leakage by ensuring drainage

- 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

After a long period of use, make sure the

installation rack does not deteriorate to

prevent the unit from falling down.

Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. It

may damage the remote control.

To prevent malfunction or damage of the

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.

Do not disconnect the plug by pulling the cord

to prevent electric shock.

C HE CK CL O C K Remote control

MODE To select operation mode

• During operation mode selection the power

• Unit selects operation mode every 10 minutes

according to setting temperature and room

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

DRY mode - To dehumidify the environment

• Unit operates at low fan speed to give a gentle

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.

Press to restore the

temperature setting in

Remote control receiver

(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 ( ).7

2 sets of ON and OFF timers are available

to turn ON or OFF the unit at different preset

• Each time pressed:

to select respective or then press CANCEL .

• If timer is cancelled manually or due to power

failure, you can restore the timer again by

to select respective or

• 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.

AIR SWING To adjust vertical airfl ow

(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 fi xed at the predetermined position.

• Do not adjust the louver by hand.

Operation conditions

Use this air conditioner under the following temperature range.

Min. 16 - -15 -16 -10 -11

DBT : Dry bulb temperature WBT : Wet bulb temperature8

Cleaning instructions

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

• Switch off the power supply and unplug before

• Do not touch the aluminium fi n, sharp parts may

• Do not use benzine, thinner or scouring powder.

pH 7) or neutral household

• Do not use water hotter than 40 °C.

Wipe the unit gently with a soft,

Wash gently and dry.

Press both ends of the front panel

3 POWERTIMER Insert at both sides

Anti-bacterial fi lter

• Wash/rinse the fi lters gently

with water to avoid damage to

• Dry the fi lters thoroughly under shade, away from

fi re or direct sunlight.

• Replace any damaged fi lters.

Remove air fi lter Attach air fi lter

Insert into the unit

Anti-bacterial fi lter

(CS-RE9QKE CS-RE12QKE CS-RE15QKE CS-UE9QKE CS-UE12QKE)

Anti-bacterial fi lter.

• Clean the fi lter whenever necessary.

• Wash/rinse the fi lter gently with water to avoid

damage to the fi lter.

• Dry the fi lter thoroughly under the shade, away

from fi re or direct sunlight.

• Replace the fi lter every 10 years or replace any

damaged fi lter. Part no.: CZ-SA22P 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

Turn off the power supply and unplug.

Remove the remote control batteries.9

The following symptoms do not indicate malfunction.

Mist emerges from indoor unit. • Condensation effect due to cooling process.

Water fl owing sound during operation. • Refrigerant fl ow 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

• This helps to remove the surrounding odour.

Airfl ow continues even after operation has

• Extraction of remaining heat from the indoor unit

(maximum 30 seconds).

Operation is delayed a few minutes after

• 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

Indoor fan stops occasionally during heating

• To avoid unintended cooling effect.

POWER indicator blinks before the unit is

• 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.

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

Check the following before calling for servicing.

Operation in HEAT/COOL mode is not working

• Set the temperature correctly.

• Close all doors and windows.

• Clean or replace the fi lters.

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

• Make sure the receiver is not obstructed.

• Certain fl uorescent 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

• Water leaks from Indoor unit.

• Circuit breaker switches off frequently.

• Power cord becomes unnaturally warm.

• Switches or buttons are not functioning

S ET CL O C K R E S ET AC RC Press for 5 secondsPress for 5 seconds to quit checkingPress until you hear beep sound, then write down the error codeTurn the unit off and reveal the error code to authorised dealer 2

For certain errors, you may restart the unit for limited

operation with 4 beeps when operation starts.

Cleaning instructions / Troubleshooting10

actions OBLIGATOIRES.

AIR S WIN G FAN S PEE D S ET C HE CK CL O C K R E S ET AC RC FAN S PEE D AIR S WIN G A UT O HEAT C OOL DRY

CU-YE9QKE, CU-YE12QKE DBT WBT DBT WBT DBT WBT

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries

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

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

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.

2002/96/EC e 2006/66/EC.

Authorised representative in EU Panasonic Testing Centre

as Directivas Europeias 2002/96/ EC e 2006/66/EC.