Operating Instructions
Air Conditioner
Model No.
Indoor Unit
Outdoor Unit
CS-KC9NKH-3
CS-KC12NKH-3
CU-KC9NKH-3
CU-KC12NKH-3
ENGLISH
Before operating the unit, read these operating
instructions thoroughly and keep them for future
reference.
© Panasonic Appliances Air-Conditioning Malaysia
Sdn. Bhd. 2012. Unauthorized copying and distribution
is a violation of law.
QUICK GUIDE
F568406
WARNING
CAUTION
REMOTE CONTROL
INDOOR UNIT AND OUTDOOR UNIT
Do not allow infants and small children to play
with the remote control to prevent them from
accidentally swallowing the batteries.
Do not wash the indoor unit with water, benzene,
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.
POWER SUPPLY
Do not use a modified cord,
joint cord, extension cord or
unspecified cord to prevent
overheating and fire.
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
To prevent overheating, fire or electric shock:
avoid injury, etc.
•
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.
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.
If the supply cord is damage, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not install the unit in oily and smoky areas to
prevent damage to the unit.
It is strongly recommended to be installed with
Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) or Residual
Current Device (RCD) to prevent electric shock
or fire.
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.
To prevent overheating, fire or electric shock:
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.
•
•
Insert the power plug properly.
Dust on the power plug should be periodically
wiped with a dry cloth.
Do not open window or door for long time during
COOL/DRY mode operation.
Stop using the product if any abnormality/failure
occurs and disconnect the power plug or turn off
the power switch and breaker.
Ensure drainage pipe is connected properly and
keep drainage outlet clear of gutters, containers
or does not immersed in water to prevent water
leakage.
(Risk of smoke/fire/electric shock)
Examples of abnormality/failure
•
•
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The ELCB trips frequently.
Burning smell is observed.
After a long period of use or use with any
combustible equipment, aerate the room regularly.
Abnormal noise or vibration of the unit is
observed.
After a long period of use, make sure the
installation rack does not deteriorate to prevent the
unit from falling down.
•
•
•
•
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.
REMOTE CONTROL
Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
It may damage the remote control.
•
Contact your local dealer immediately for
maintenance/repair.
To prevent malfunction or damage of the remote
control:
This equipment must be earthed to prevent
electrical shock or fire.
•
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.
Prevent electric shock by switching off the power
supply and unplug when:
POWER SUPPLY
Do not pull the cord to disconnect the plug to
prevent electric shock.
- Before cleaning or servicing.
- Extended non-use.
- Abnormally strong lightning activity.
3
REMOTE CONTROL
Press the remote control’s button
1
TO TURN ON OR OFF THE UNIT
• Please be aware of the OFF indication on the remote
control display to prevent the unit from starting/stopping
improperly.
Maximum
distance: 8m
Human activity
sensor
2
TO SET TEMPERATURE
• For cool and dry modes, the range of temperature for
selection is 16°C ~ 30°C.
• Operating the unit within the recommended temperature
could induce energy saving.
INDICATOR
COOL mode : 26˚C ~ 28˚C.
POWER
(Green)
(Orange)
DRY mode : 1˚C ~ 2˚C lower than room temperature.
TIMER
ECONAVI/
(Green)
AUTO COMFORT
3
TO SELECT OPERATION MODE
AUTO mode - For your convenience
• Unit selects the operation mode according to the room
temperature.
• Once auto mode is selected, the unit will operate at the
standard setting temperature.
Room
temperature
Standard setting
temperature
Operation mode
Remote
Control display
23˚C & above
Cool
Dry
25˚C
Below 23˚C
22˚C
• Press
for “HI” to +2˚C or
for “LO” to -2˚C to the
standard setting temperature.
COOL mode - To enjoy cool air
• Use curtains to screen off sunlight and outdoor heat to
reduce power consumption during cool mode.
DRY mode - To dehumidify the environment
• Unit operates at low fan speed to give a gentle cooling
operation.
1
7
4
5
6
4
TO SELECT FAN SPEED (3 OPTIONS)
3
2
FAN SPEED
• For AUTO, the indoor fan speed is automatically adjusted
according to the operation mode.
8
9
TO ADJUST VERTICAL AIRFLOW DIRECTION
5
11
(5 OPTIONS)
10
AIR SWING
• Keeps the room ventilated.
• In COOL/DRY mode, if AUTO is set, the louver swing
up/down automatically.
4
TO MONITOR HUMAN
PRESENCE & ACTIVITY
FOR ENERGY SAVING &
COMFORT
TO SET THHE TIMER
ECONAVI/
AUTO COMFORT
6
7
• To turn ON or OFF the unit at a preset time.
ON
ECONAVI
To optimize energy saving
To maximize comfort
AUTO
1
2
COMFORT
SET
Low High Normal None
Heat Source & Movement
OFF
Select ON or
OFF timer
COOL/DRY Mode
Set Temperature
+2°C
Set the time
Confirm
+1°C
ON
-1°C
+1 tap*
≤ Medium
Fan
OFF
• To cancel ON or OFF timer, press
press CANCEL
or
then
Set Fan Speed
+1 tap
.
* For first 15 minutes or until set temperature is reached.
• When ON Timer is set, the unit may start earlier (up
to 15 minutes) before the actual set time in order to
achieve the desired temperature on time.
• The human activity sensor may not detect moving objects
further than 7m away or beyond detection angle.
• The human activity sensor sensitivity is influenced by
indoor unit location, movement speed, temperature range,
etc.
• Timer operation is based on the clock set in the
remote control and repeats daily once set. For clock
setting, please refer to Remote Control Preparation
on the back cover.
• The human activity sensor may:
-
Mistakenly detects an object with heat source &
movement similar to human, such as pets, etc. as
human being.
Mistakenly detects as non-heat source & movement if
a person stays motionless for certain period of time.
• If timer is cancelled manually or due to power failure,
you can restore the previous setting (once power is
-
SET
resumed) by pressing
.
Press and hold for 5 seconds to dim or restore the
unit’s indicator brightness.
8
9
Press and hold for approximately 10 seconds to
show temperature setting in °C or °F
NOTES
AUTO
ECONAVI
COMFORT
10 Press to restore the remote control’s default setting.
,
• Can be activated in all modes and can be cancelled
by pressing the respective button again.
• Cannot be selected at the same time.
11 Not used in normal operations.
5
INDOOR UNIT
•Switch off the power supply and unplug before cleaning.
•Do not touch the aluminium fin, sharp parts may cause injury.
CAUTION
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
HINT
• Do not use benzene, thinner or scouring powder.
• Use only soap ( pH7) or neutral household detergent.
• Do not use water hotter than 40°C.
• To ensure optimal performance of the unit, cleaning
maintenance has to be carried out at regular intervals.
Please consult authorized dealer.
4
2
1
8
5
HUMAN ACTIVITY SENSOR
• Do not hit or violently press the sensor or
poke it with a sharp object. This can lead to
damage and malfunction.
• Do not place large objects near the sensor
and keep away heating units or humidifiers
from the sensor’s detection area. This may
lead to sensor malfunction.
9
3
10
5
6
7
1
8
INDOOR UNIT
AUTO OFF/ON BUTTON
• Wipe the unit gently with a soft, dry cloth.
• Use when remote control is misplaced or a malfunction
occurs.
2
FRONT PANEL
Action
Mode
Remove Front Panel
• Raise and pull to remove the front panel.
• Wash gently and dry.
Press once.
Auto
Press and hold until 1 beep is heard,
then release.
Cooling
Close Front Panel
Press the button to turn off.
9
ANTI-BACTERIAL FILTER
Anti-bacterial filter.
• Clean the filter whenever necessary.
• Wash/rinse the filter gently with water to avoid damage
to the filter.
• Dry the filter thoroughly under shade, away from fire or
direct sunlight.
• Press down both ends of the front panel to close it
securely.
3
4
5
6
REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER
ALUMINIUM FIN
• Replace the filter every 10 years or replace any
damaged filter.
Part no.: CZ-SA22P
HUMAN ACTIVITY SENSOR
HORIZONTAL AIRFLOW DIRECTION LOUVER
10
AIR FILTERS
• Manually adjustable.
• Air filter cleaning is required every two 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.
7
VERTICAL AIRFLOW DIRECTION LOUVER
• Do not adjust by hand.
6
TROUBLESHOOTING
The folllowinngg sympttoms do nnot inddicatee mmalfunnction.
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
Mist emerges from indoor unit.
Water flowing sound during operation.
The room has a peculiar odor.
► • Condensation effect due to cooling process.
► • Refrigerant flow inside the unit.
► • 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 odours.
Operation is delayed a few minutes after restarting.
Outdoor unit emits water/steam.
► • The delay is a protection to the unit’s compressor.
► • Condensation or evaporation occurs on pipes.
► • The timer setting repeats daily once set.
TIMER indicator is always on.
Cracking sound during operation.
► • Changes of temperature caused the expansion/
contraction of the unit.
Check the ffollowwing beeforee ccallinng forr sserviccing.
SYMPTOM
CHECK
Cooling operation 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 authorized dealer.
INFORMATION
FOR SEASONAL INSPECTION AFTER EXTENDED NON-USE
NON SERVICEABLE CRITERIAS
• Checking of remote control batteries.
TURN OFF POWER SUPPLY AND UNPLUG then
please consult authorized dealer under the following
conditions:
• No obstruction at air inlet and air outlet vents.
• After 15 minutes of operation, it is normal to have the following
temperature difference between air inlet and air outlet vents:
Cooling: ≥ 8°C
• Abnormal noise during operation.
• Water/foreign particles have entered the remote
control.
FOR EXTENDED NON-USE
• Water leaks from Indoor unit.
• Circuit breaker switches off frequently.
• Power cord becomes unnaturally warm.
• Switches or buttons are not functioning properly.
• Turn off the power supply and unplug.
• Remove the remote control batteries.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries
[Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union]
Note for the battery symbol (bottom
two symbol examples):
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.
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.
Pb
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QUICK GUIDE
Remote Control Preparation
1
2
Pull out
1
2
3
4
5
6
Insert AAA or R03 batteries (can be used ~ 1 year)
3
Close the cover
Press CLOCK
Set time
4
5
6
TIMER
ON
SET
1
2
3
OFF
CANCEL
Confirm
SET
CLOCK
RESET
1
MODE
AUTO
DRY COOL
AUTO
COOL
DRY
FAN
SPEED
AIR
SWING
Select the desired mode.
OFF
ON
TIMER TIMER
OFF/ON
AUTO
COMFORT
ECONAVI
2
3
MODE
FAN SPEED
AIR SWING
1
2
OFF/ON
TEMP
Start/stop the operation.
TIMER
ON
SET
3
1
2
OFF
CANCEL
RESET
SET
CLOCK
3
TEMP
Select the desired temperature.
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F568406
Printed in Malaysia
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