PANASONIC CS-Z24AKUAW (01) PDF Document

1. Press the OFF/ON button to start or stop the operation. When the unit is ON, “OFF” will disappear from the remote control display.

2. Press the MODE button to select the desired mode. The options are AUTO, HEAT, FAN, DRY, or COOL.

3. Press TEMP UP or TEMP DOWN to select the desired temperature. The selection range is 60 °F to 86 °F (16.0 °C to 30.0 °C).

To show the temperature in °F or °C, press and hold the down arrow in the timer section for approximately 10 seconds.

1. Press the CLOCK button, then use the arrow buttons to set the current time.

2. Press the SET button to confirm.

To change the time display between 12-hour (am/pm) and 24-hour format, press and hold the CLOCK button for approximately 5 seconds.

1. Pull out the back cover of the remote control.

2. Insert two AAA or R03 batteries according to the polarity shown.

3. Close the cover.

Use the AIR SWING button on the remote control to adjust the flap direction.

Upper/Lower direction: Press the button to make the horizontal flap swing up and down.

Lateral direction: Press the button to make the vertical flap swing left and right.

Do not adjust the flap by hand.

FAN SPEED:

Press the FAN SPEED/QUIET button to cycle through the fan speed settings. When FAN AUTO is selected, the fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the operation mode. To have a low noise operation, select the lowest fan speed setting.

QUIET:

Press the FAN SPEED/QUIET button until QUIET is selected. This operation reduces airflow noise. For Multi Split systems, Quiet mode only activates when the Quiet mode button is pressed for all indoor units that are switched ON.

POWERFUL Mode (To reach desired temperature quickly):

Press the POWERFUL button to activate this mode. The operation will continue until it is cancelled. To cancel, press the POWERFUL button again or turn the unit OFF.

ECO Mode (To reduce power consumption):

Press the ECO button to activate this mode for energy saving without sacrificing comfort. To cancel, press the ECO button again. This operation cannot be used in FAN mode.

You can set two different preset ON and OFF timers.

1. Select TIMER ON or TIMER OFF. Each time you press the button, it will cycle through TIMER 1, TIMER 2, and exit.

2. Set the desired time using the arrow buttons.

3. Press SET to confirm the setting.

To cancel the timer: Press TIMER ON or TIMER OFF to select the respective setting (1 or 2), then press CANCEL.

To restore a cancelled timer: If the timer was cancelled manually or due to a power failure, press TIMER ON or TIMER OFF to select the setting, then press SET.

The nearest timer setting is displayed and will activate in sequence. The timer operation follows the remote’s clock setting and will repeat daily once set.

The Room Freeze Protection (RFP) function is used in unoccupied spaces during the winter to protect equipment or appliances from being damaged by freezing temperatures.

When RFP is selected, the unit operates in Heat mode with a high fan speed. If the room temperature drops below the set temperature (50°F or 46°F), the compressor starts. When the temperature rises above the set temperature, the compressor stops. This cycle repeats continuously.

To cancel this operation, press the MODE button. During RFP mode, POWERFUL, QUIET, and FAN SPEED selections are disabled. The unit must be energized for this function to work; it will not function during a power failure.

AUTO: The POWER indicator blinks at the initial stage. The unit selects an operation mode automatically depending on the setting and room temperature.

HEAT: The POWER indicator blinks at the initial stage. The unit takes some time to warm up.

COOL: Provides efficient comfort cooling.

DRY: Operates at a low fan speed for gentle cooling and humidity control.

FAN: Circulates air in the room.

You may save energy by operating the unit within the recommended temperature ranges:

HEAT: 68 °F ~ 75 °F / 20.0 °C ~ 24.0 °C

COOL: 79 °F ~ 82 °F / 26.0 °C ~ 28.0 °C

The PANASONIC CS-Z24AKUAW is equipped with an Auto Restart Control feature. When power is resumed after a power failure, the operation will restart automatically with the last used operation mode and airflow direction. This control is not applicable when the TIMER is set.

The air filters should be cleaned once every 2 weeks.

How to remove the front panel:

1. Raise up the front panel.

2. Slide the front panel to the right (A) and pull it out (B).

How to clean the air filters:

1. Remove the air filters from the indoor unit.

2. Wash or rinse the filters gently with water to avoid damaging the surface.

3. Dry the filters thoroughly in a shaded area, away from fire or direct sunlight.

4. Replace any damaged filters.

5. Attach the air filters back into the unit.

6. To close the front panel, hold it horizontally, match and push it in, close it down, and press both ends and the center of the panel.

Before cleaning, always switch off the power at the circuit breaker.

Indoor unit:

Wipe the unit gently with a soft, damp cloth. Be careful to avoid scratches. The coils and fans should be cleaned periodically by an authorized dealer.

Outdoor unit:

Clean debris that surrounds the unit and clear any blockage from the drain pipe.

Precautions:

Do not touch the aluminum fin, as sharp parts may cause injury.

Do not use benzine, thinner, or scouring powder.

Use only soap (pH 7) or neutral household detergent.

Do not use water hotter than 104 °F / 40 °C.

You can operate the unit from the AUTO OFF/ON button on the indoor unit itself.

1. Raise the front panel.

2. Press the button once to use in AUTO mode.

3. Press and hold the button until you hear 1 beep, then release to use in forced COOL mode.

4. Repeat step 3. Press and hold the button until you hear 2 beeps, then release to use in normal COOL mode.

5. Repeat step 4. Press and hold the button until you hear 3 beeps, then release to use in forced HEAT mode.

6. Press the button again to turn the unit off.

1. Activate HEAT mode for 2-3 hours to thoroughly remove any moisture left in the internal parts. This helps to prevent mold growth.

2. Turn off the power supply at the circuit breaker and unplug the unit.

3. Remove the batteries from the remote control.

Perform a seasonal inspection with these checks:

Check the batteries in the remote control.

Check that there is no obstruction around the air inlets and outlet vents.

Use the AUTO OFF/ON button on the unit to select COOL or HEAT mode. After 15 minutes of operation, it is normal to have a temperature difference between the air inlet and outlet vents of at least 14.4 °F / 8 °C for COOL mode and at least 25.2 °F / 14 °C for HEAT mode.

Switch off the power at the circuit breaker and consult an authorized dealer in the following conditions:

Abnormal noise during operation.

Water or foreign particles have entered the remote control.

Water leaks from the Indoor unit.

The circuit breaker switches off frequently.

The power cord becomes unnaturally warm.

Switches or buttons are not functioning properly.

If the unit stops and the TIMER indicator blinks, use the remote control to retrieve the error code.

1. Press and hold the CHECK button on the bottom of the remote for 5 seconds.

2. Press the up or down arrow buttons until you hear a beep sound, then write down the error code displayed.

3. Press and hold the CHECK button for 5 seconds to quit checking.

4. Turn the unit off and inform an authorized dealer of the error code.

For certain errors, you may restart the unit for limited operation if there are 4 beeps when the operation starts.

The following symptoms do not indicate a malfunction:

POWER indicator blinks before the unit is switched on: This is a preliminary step to prepare for a TIMER operation.

POWER indicator blinks during HEAT mode with no warm air: The unit is in defrost mode.

TIMER indicator is always ON: When the Timer has been set, the setting repeats daily.

Operation is delayed a few minutes after restarting: This is a protection for the unit’s compressor.

Cooling/heating capacity is reduced at lowest fan speed: This is for low noise operation. Increase fan speed to increase capacity.

Indoor fan stops occasionally during heating: To avoid an unintended cooling effect.

Indoor fan stops occasionally during automatic fan speed setting: This helps to remove surrounding odor.

Cracking sound during operation: Caused by the unit expanding and contracting with temperature changes.

Water flowing sound during operation: This is the sound of refrigerant flow inside the unit.

Mist emerges from indoor unit: During cooling, discharged cold air may condense into water vapor.

Outdoor unit emits water or steam: Condensation on cold pipes during cooling, or melting frost during a heating deice cycle.

Operation in HEAT/COOL mode 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 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 the signal transmitter. Consult an authorised dealer.

Use the air conditioner in the temperature range indicated in the table. (DBT: Dry bulb temperature, WBT: Wet bulb temperature)

The PANASONIC CS-Z24AKUAW requires a 30 Amp Time Delay Circuit Breaker with a Rated Voltage of 208/230V.

Some error codes may not be applicable to your model. Consult an authorized dealer for clarification.