Care And Maintenance; Helpful Information - Panasonic CS-W18CKP Service Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

I Cleaning the Indoor Unit and Remote
Control
• Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
• Do not use water hotter than 40˚C or polishing fluid
to clean the unit.
I Cleaning the Air Filter
(Recommendation:- If the unit is operated in a dusty
environment, clean the filters every two weeks,
continuous use of this dirty filters will reduce cooling
or heating efficiency)
1
Remove dirt using a vacuum cleaner.
2
Wash back of the air filter with water.
3
If badly soiled, wash it with soap or a mild household
detergent.
4
Let it dry and reinstall it.
Be sure the "FRONT" mark is facing you.
* Damaged air filter.
Consult the nearest authorized dealer.
Part No.: CWD001049.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, scouring powder or
clothes soaked in caustic chemical to clean the unit.
I Cleaning the Front Panel
(Must be removed before washing)
1
Raise the front panel higher than the horizontal and
pull to remove it.
2
Gently wash with water and a sponge.
• Do not press the front panel too hard when washing.
• When use kitchen cleaning fluid (neutral detergent),
rinse throughly.
• Do not dry the front panel under direct sunlight.
3
To fix the front panel, raise the front panel
horizontally, match the protruding portion on the
indoor unit to the fulcrum and push into place.
Fulcrum
Protruding portion on indoor unit

HELPFUL INFORMATION

I Auto Operation Button
ECONOMY ECONOMY POWERFUL POWERFUL POWER POWER SLEEP SLEEP TIMER TIMER
ECONOMY ECONOMY POWERFUL POWERFUL POWER POWER SLEEP SLEEP TIMER TIMER
• Raise the front panel and press.
G Automatic Operation
• If the remote control fails to function or has been
misplaced, press the Auto Operation button to start
the Automatic operation.
• The Automatic operation will be activated
immediately once the Auto operation button is
pressed. However, temperature cannot be adjusted
in this operation.
• The power indicator on the indoor unit will blink until
the operation mode is selected automatically.
• To cancel this operation, press once more.
G Remote Control Signal Receiving Sound
• To switch off the beep (Signal Receiving Sound),
press the Auto Operation button for 10 seconds
continuously or longer.
"Beep", "beep" sound will be heard at the tenth
seconds.
Note: "Beep" sound will be heard at the fifth
seconds;
However please press continuously until you
heard "beep", "beep" sound.
• Repeat the above steps if you want to switch on the
Signal Receiving Sound.
G (This is for Servicing purposes only.)
Note: If you press this button continuously for 5 to 10
seconds, Test Run operation will be performed.
A "beep" sound will be heard at the fifth seconds
indicating the Test Run starts to operate.
I Air Purifying Filters
1
Raise the
front panel
Solar Refreshing
Deodorizing Filter
Catechin Air
Purifying Filter
2
Remove the air filters
G Solar Refreshing Deodorizing Filter
• Used to remove unpleasant odour and deodorize
the air in the room.
• Reusable.
• Vacuum, place under direct sunlight for 6 hours and
fit it back in place.
(Recommended : every 6 months)
G Catechin Air Purifying Filter
• The filter is coated with catechin to prevent growth
of bacteria and viruses.
• Reusable.
• Vacuum and fit it back in place
(Recommended : every 6 months)
• Recommended to change these filters every 3 years.
Do not reuse damaged filters.
Consult the nearest authorized dealer to purchase a
new filter.
Catechin Air Purifying Filter No.: CZ-SF70P
Solar Refreshing Deodorizing Filter No.: CZ-SFD70P
• If you operate the air conditioner with dirty filters:-
– Air is not purified
– Cooling capacity decreases
– Foul odour is emitted
I Auto Restart Control
• If power is resumed after a power failure, the
operation will restart automatically after 3 - 4
minutes.
• Operation will be restarted automatically under the
previous operation mode and airflow direction when
power is resumed as the operation is not stopped
by the remote control.
I Timer Setting
• When power failure occurs, the timer setting will be
cancelled. Once power is resumed, reset the timer.
I Thunder and Lightning
• This air conditioner is equipped with a built-in surge
protective device. However, in order to further
protect your air conditioner from being damaged by
abnormally strong lightning activity, you may switch
off the main power supply and unplug from power
socket.
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I Pre-season Inspection
G Is the discharged air cold/warm?
Operation is normal if 15 minutes after the start of
operation, the difference between the air intake and
outlet vents temperature is:-
Cooling Model
COOL – 8°C or above
Heat Pump Model
COOL – 8°C or above
HEAT – 14°C or above
G Are the air intake or outlet vents of the indoor or
outdoor units obstructed?
G Are the remote control batteries weak?
If the remote control display appears weak, replace
the batteries.
I When the Air Conditioner is Not Used
for an Extended Period of Time
1
To dry the internal parts of the indoor unit, operate
the unit for 2 - 3 hours using:-
Cooling Model
FAN operation
Heat Pump Model
COOL operation with 30°C
set temperature
2
Turn off the power supply and unplug.
Note: If the unit is not switched off by the remote
control, it will start operating when you plug in
(because the unit is equipped with Auto Restart
Control).
3
Remove the remote control batteries.
I Recommended Inspection
• After used over several seasons, the unit will
become dirty and thus decreases the unit's
performance. Depending on the operation
conditions, a dirty unit may produce odour and dust
may pollute dehumidification system. Therefore, a
seasonal inspection is recommended in addition to
regular cleaning. (Consult an authorized dealer).
ENERGY SAVING AND OPERATION
HINTS
I Setting the Temperature
• Approximately 10% of electricity can be saved.
• Set the temperature higher or lower than the
desired temperature.
Cooling Model
Cooling Operation : 1°C higher
Heat Pump Model
Cooling Operation : 1°C higher
Heating Operation : 2°C lower
I Air Filters and Air Purifying Filters
• Clean the air filters every 2 weeks and the Air
Purifying Filters every 6 months.
• Dirty filters may reduces cooling or heating
efficiency.
I Keep All Doors and Windows Closed
• Otherwise, cooling or heating performance will be
reduced and electricity cost is wasted.
I Outdoor Unit
• Do not block the air outlet vents. Otherwise, it will
lower the cooling or heating performance.
I Timer and Sleep Mode
• To prevent wastage of electricity, use sleep mode
when sleeping or Timer when going out.
I Avoid Direct Sunlight
• Keep curtains or drapes closed to avoid direct
sunlight during cooling operation.