ROOM AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH MODEL: HQ-2102UH HQ-2122UH Please read these operating instructions thoroughly before using your air conditioner and keep them for future reference. For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or send e-mail to consumerproducts@panasonic.com or refer to www.panasonic.com F564236 © 2003 Matsushita Electrical Co., Ltd. All Right Reserved.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Please observe these following safety precautions when using your air conditioner. • Failure or negligence in observing these safety precautions could cause fire, electrical shock or personal injury. OPERATION PRECAUTIONS WARNING This sign warns of risk of death or serious injury. • Do not modify the length of the power cord or use an extension cord. • Do not touch or operate with wet hands. Do not modify or damage the cord. • Do not turn on the unit by inserting the power plug.
WINDOW REQUIREMENTS CHASSIS INSTALLATION INTO THE CABINET • Hot sun rays hitting the outside surface of the cabinet will create considerable heat load. If the outside of the cabinet is exposed to direct sunlight, consider building an awning to shade the cabinet while providing ample area for the heated air to be exhausted from the condenser (both sides) and the top. This unit is designed for installation in standard double hung windows. NOTE The unit may also be installed “through the wall”.
AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLATION 2 REMOVAL OF FRONT GRILLE 2 Remove the air filter. 1 Remove the front intake grille. Pull up the front intake grille about 90° and slide it slightly to the left to unhook the tabs. Tilt up and pull out the air filter by the holder. 3 Remove the front grille. a Atthebottom right side of the front grille, press inward on cabinet near the power cord, and pull grille outward to the right until right tab releases.
PART IDENTIFICATION 3 ACCESSORIES • Remote control • Two R03 dry-cell batteries OPERATION TEMP/TIMER TIMER SET/ CANCEL MODE ECONOMY AIR SWING FAN SPEED Be sure to observe the following: • Aim remote control at control panel on air conditioner when operating. • Do not drop or throw the remote control. • Do not place the remote control in a location that is exposed to direct sunlight or next to a heating unit or other heat sources.
AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION 5 ECONOMY OPERATION °F ECONOMY hr ECONOMY SETTING THE ON TIMER To reduce power consumption: • Press ECONOMY. • To cancel this operation, press once more. hr hr SET °F °F TEMP/TIMER hr SET °F SET/ CANCEL hr TEMP/TIMER SET/ CANCEL °F TIMER TEMP/TIMER SET/ CANCEL When the air conditioner in operation: Press the TIMER button. The SET/CANCEL indicator light will blink awaiting for setting.
HELPFUL INFORMATION & ENERGY SAVING HINTS 7 HELPFUL INFORMATION Random Auto Restart • Operation will automatically resume under the previous operation mode. • If the unit was set to TIMER mode, operation will not resume automatically. Timer Setting • When power failure occurs, the timer setting is canceled. Once power returns, reset the timer. ENERGY SAVING HINTS • Setting the temperature 1°F higher save 10% electricity costs. • Clean the air filter every 2 weeks.
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