Panasonic CS-A182KR Service Manual page 97

Recommended about once every 3 months.
1
Remove the air filters.
Air filter
<Note>
Sample colour
When not using the air conditioner for a long period
1
Operate the air conditioner
for 2 to 3 hours.
Type of operation: Cooling.
Temperature setting: 30°C
In order to dry out the
internal mechanisms
Pre-season inspection (The earlier the better)
Is the discharge air
cold (warm)?
Operation is normal if, 15
minutes after the start of
operation, the temperature
difference between the air
intake and outlet vents is
8°C or above for cooling
and 14°C or above for
heating.
Is cool (warm) air
coming out?
Replacement of air purifying filters
2
Remove the air purifying
filters.
Air purifying filter
If air purifying filters turn the same colour as the sample colour attached to
the indoor unit within a three month period, replace the filters.
Re-insert the filters correctly at the left and right with the side marked
[FRONT] facing forward.
Dusty filters cannot be re-used, even if they are cleaned and washed.
Purchase replacement filters from your air conditioner dealer.
Part number for air purifying filters: CZ-SFD50N
Note:
Catechin is natural brown element. The filter is coated with catechin in order
to prevent the growth of bacteria and viruses.
2
For air conditioners with a
power plug, stop operation by
remote control and pull out the
power plug.
Note: If the unit is not off by
remote control, the unit
will operate when you
plug in (because
of Auto-restart
Control is provided).
Are the air outlet
vents and air intake
vents obstructed?
If they are, cooling
or heating performance
will drop and cause
problems.
3
! Caution
Be careful not to
hurt your hands on
metal parts.
3
Is the drain hose
cracked or crushed?
If it is, leaks
will result.
Remove the filters from
the filter frame.
Filters
Remove the batteries
from the remote
control.
Are the remote
control batteries
in good condition?
If display is faint or
no display is visible,
the batteries should
be replaced.