Room Air Conditioner Operating Instructions Indoor Model Before using your air-conditioner, please read this operating instructions carefully and keep it for future reference. CS-A182KR CS-A242KR Outdoor Model CU-A182KR CU-A242KR ENGLISH ............. P. 1 – P.
Contents se u ore f e B w Ho se u to ● Safety Precautions ................................................ 2 – 4 – Installation precautions – Operation precautions ● Name of Each Part ................................................ 5 – 6 – Indoor unit – Outdoor unit – Accessories – Remote control ● Preparation Before Operation ............................... 7 – 8 – Before operating the unit – How to insert batteries – Operating the remote control ● How to Operate ...............................
Safety Precautions ENGLISH Before operating, please read the following “Safety Precautions” carefully. To prevent personal injury, injury to others and property damage, the following instructions must be followed. ■ Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions will cause harm or damage, the seriousness of which is classified as follows : ! ! ■ Warning : This sign warns of death or serious injury. Caution : This sign warns of injury or damage to property only.
Operation precautions !Warning ■ Insert the properly. power plug Heat generated by a loose power plug could cause electric shock or fire. Electrical outlet and power plug shall be easily accessible. ■ Do not modify the length of the power cord or use an extension cord. ■ Do not operate or stop the unit by inserting or pulling out the power plug. It could cause electric shock or fire. ■ Do not operate the unit with wet hands. It could cause an electric shock. It could cause electric shock or fire.
ENGLISH ! Caution Hold the plug when disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet. ■ Switch off the power supply if the unit is not going to be used for a long period of time. If dust accumulates on the plug, it will generate heat and this could cause a fire. Switch off the breaker. Do not use for preservation purposes. It will affect food quality, animals or plants. ■ Do not wash the unit with water. It could cause an electric shock. This is to prevent injury due to the rotating fan in the unit.
Name of Each Part Indoor unit Panel Opener Front Panel Test Run Button Air Intake Vent Auto Operation Button Power Supply Cord Air Outlet Vent Vertical Airflow Direction Louver Signal Receptor Horizontal Airflow Direction Louver (Manually adjusted) Power Switch Operation Indication Lamps (LED) POWER : Red SLEEP : Orange TIMER : Orange Outdoor unit Air Intake Vents (Rear) (Side) Air Outlet Vents Piping Ground Terminal (Inside Cover) ▲ 5 Drain Hose
h j k ER -TIM ON SPE ED FAN Air Purifying Filters (Catechin Air Purifying Filters and Deodorizing Filters) SW IN G AIR SW IN MO G DE TEM P.
Preparation Before Operation Airflow Direction Adjustment Before operating the unit 1 ■ Connect the power supply cord to an independent power supply. 2 3 ■ Open the front panel. 4 ■ Remove air filter. ■ Switch on the power switch and close the front panel. Air filter Hold the panel openers at both sides and pull up the front panel. 2 Hold the tab to raise up slightly and then pull down. ■ Insert air purifying filter. Insert the air filters. 1 Be careful not to hurt your hands by metal parts.
ENGLISH How to insert batteries OPEN Gently press the place marked [OPEN] and slide the cover toward you. ■ e r O PE N e r Fix the cover to the back of the remote control (“PM 12:00” will flash in the operation display.) e r Be sure that the (+) and (–) directions are correct. PM 12 : 00 If the display does not appear when the batteries are inserted, remove the batteries and insert them once more.
How to Operate Auto Restart Control. ■ If there is a power failure, operation will be automatically restarted after 3 minutes when the power is resumed with previous operation mode and airflow direction. (When the operation is not stopped by remote control.) ■ TO m O AUT AU h FAN j k /ON OFF If you do not intend to continue the operation when the power is resumed, switch off the power switch at main unit or power supply. EP SLE P.
Press to select operation mode. ■ The display changes in the order 1 3 5 OFF/ON I FAN SPEED Press to start the operation. ■ Operation indication lamp (RED) will light up. ■ Press once more, to stop the operation. Press to select airflow volume. ■ The display changes in the order. Automatic TEMP. i MANUAL Medium High Press to select room temperature. ■ Heating, Cooling, Soft Dry – Select temperature as desired. (16°C ~ 30°C) ■ Automatic.
Setting the Timer 0 PM 11:3 /ON OFF P SLEE MER TIME R IME OFF-T ON-TI SET EL CANC q If there is a power failure. To reset the Timer. (Example) If the OFF Timer has been set. SET OFF-TIMER ➡ ■ Even if there is a power failure, the setting time is still stored in the memory because the remote control is a battery operated type. Regarding remote control. ■ If the current time is not set correctly, correct Timer setting will not be possible.
To set the current time. ■ Set hours and minutes TIME q .... to advance the time ENGLISH q .... to reverse the time To set the Timer. ■ OFF Timer OFF-TIMER Set hours and minutes TIME SET .... to increase 10 minutes each step. .... to decrease 10 minutes each step. The Timer indication lamp at main unit will light up. LED colour: Orange. The “OFF-TIMER” will blink. ■ ON Timer 0N-TIMER Set hours and minutes TIME SET .... to increase 10 minutes each step. .... to decrease 10 minutes each step.
Convenient Operation Sleep Mode This is to gain a comfortable room temperature while sleeping. To set Sleep Mode. ■ Press SLEEP (The sleep indication lamp on the main unit will light up.) h k PM To cancel Sleep Mode. ■ °C SLEEP P EE SL Press once more /ON F OF 30 c 27 11: O T AU j FAN D PEE S MA TEM DE MO ING SW L NUA P. AIR (The sleep indication lamp on the main unit will switch off.) G WIN S Sleep Mode Operation.
ENGLISH When the remote control cannot be used Test Run Button. (Use when installing and moving) Auto Operation Button. ■ When the remote control cannot be used, press Auto Operation Button to run Automatic Operation. (Airflow direction setting will be automatic.) To set Auto Operation. ■ Confirm the power switch is at “I” (ON). POWER ON OFF ■ Press Auto Operation Button.
Operation Hints Adjust room temperature properly. Set the temperature 1°C higher (Cooling Operation) or 2°C lower (Heating Operation) than actually desired. Approximately 10% of electricity costs can be saved. Clean the air filter regularly. Blockage in the air filter reduces the airflow and lowers the cooling or heating. Clean at least once every 2 weeks. Otherwise, about 6% of electricity cost will be wasted. 2°C lower 1°C higher Prevent wastage with the Timer.
Keep blinds or curtains closed. Do not let sunshine enter the room directly. About 5% of electricity cost can be saved. Proper airflow direction adjustment. Set the airflow direction louvers horizontal for Cooling Operation and downwards for Heating Operation. Operation result will be better. Use insulating material for better performance. Use insulating material during construction or renovations. It will save electricity cost.
Better Care and Maintenance Regular care and maintenance will extend the life of the air conditioner and prevent wastage of electricity. Before performing any maintenance procedure, be sure to switch off the main power supply. Do not use water or volatile liquids. ■ Do not make air conditioner wet, as there is the danger that it could cause electric shocks. Be sure not to apply water when cleaning or at any other time. ■ Using water above 40°C could cause deformation and/or discolouration.
Replacement of air purifying filters ENGLISH Recommended about once every 3 months. 1 Remove the air filters. 2 Remove the air purifying filters. ! Caution Be careful not to hurt your hands on metal parts. 3 Remove the filters from the filter frame. Filters Air purifying filter Air filter Sample colour ■ 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.
Troubleshooting Normal operation Q Is it okay? A This is the answer. Sight Air conditioner has been restarted, but does not operate for 3 minutes. This is to protect the air conditioner. Wait until the air conditioner begins operating. During Soft Dry Mode Operation, the air conditioner stops. Soft Dry Mode Operation is a very gentle cooling operation consisting primarily of dehumidifying. The air conditioner may stop for approximately 6 minutes in order to prevent overcooling.
ENGLISH Abnormal operation The air conditioner does not operate. ■ Has the circuit breaker been tripped? ■ Has the power plug been removed from the wall outlet? ■ Is the power switch at “t” (OFF)? ■ Is the Timer being used correctly? ■ Has the REMOTE CONTROLLER B ↔ A switch been set to “B”? The air conditioner does not cool effectively.
! Warning 1) If the supply cord is damaged or need to be replaced, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. 2) Remove power plug or disconnect from the mains before servicing this appliance. 3) Do not repair by yourself. In case of malfunction of this appliance, do not repair by yourself. Contact to the sales dealer or service dealer for a repair.
ENGLISH Note ● Model Number ● Serial Number ● Dealer's Name ● Date Purchased 22 ▲ Please remember to record the following :
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. F563264 Osaka 542-8588, Japan.
