Panasonic CW-XC104HK manual Before you call for service, Normal Operation, Abnormal Operation

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Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money!

Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service.

Normal Operation

•You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being picked up and thrown against the condenser on rainy days or when the humidity is high. This design feature helps remove moisture and improve efficiency.

•You may hear the relay click when the compressor cycles on and off.

•Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainy days. The water may overflow and drip from the outdoor side of the unit.

•The fan may run even when the compressor does not.

Abnormal Operation

Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do

	■ The air conditioner is	• Make sure the air conditioner plug is pushed
	unplugged.	completely into the outlet.
Air conditioner	■ The fuse is blown/circuit	• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and
Air conditioner	breaker is tripped.	replace the fuse or reset the breaker.
does not start	breaker is tripped.	replace the fuse or reset the breaker.
	■ Power failure.	• When power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the
		air conditioner to prevent tripping of the compressor
		overload.

	■ Airflow is restricted.	• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds, or furniture
		blocking the front of the air conditioner.
	■ TEMP Control set to a	• Set the TEMP Control to a lower number.
	higher number.

for service...

Air conditioner does not cool as it should

■The air filter is dirty.

■The room may have been hot.

■Cold air is escaping.

•Clean the filter at least every 2 weeks. See the operating instructions section.

•When the air conditioner is first turned on

you need to allow time for the room to cool down.

•Check for open furnace floor registers and cold air returns.

•Set the air conditioner's vent to the closed position.

Before you call

	■ Cooling coils have iced up.	• See Air Conditioner Freezing Up below.

Air conditioner	■ Ice blocks the air flow and	• Set the mode control at High Fan or High Cool with
freezing up	stops the air conditioner	the high temperature.
	from cooling the room.

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Contents Manuel Dinstallation ET Dutilisation For Your Records Safety Precautions Be sure not to do this Be sure to follow the instructionsVentilate well when used About the Controls on the Air Conditioner ControlsRemote controller EconomyHow to Secure the Drain Pipe VentilationAir Direction Vertical AIR-DIRECTION ControlCare and Maintenance Air Filter CleaningFeatures FeaturesHow to Install the Unit InstallationWindow Requirements Installation Kits Contents Suggested Tool RequirementsCabinet Installation Very slight tilt about 1/212.7mmBottom PAN Line Cord Plug Use Wall Receptacle Power Supply Electrical DataSituations Where the Appliance will be Disconnected Often Electrical Safety Applies to USA and Puerto RicoUSE of Extension Cords Normal Operation Before you call for serviceAbnormal Operation Memo Enregistrement Mesures de sécurité AvertissementNe pas nettoyer le Climatiseur à grande eau Les commandes Instructions de fonctionnementTélécommande Économie DénergieAjuster la direction dair La ventilationComment utiliser le tuyau d’évacuation Nettoyage du filtre à air Nettoyage et entretienComment insérer les piles Caractéristiques CaractéristiquesChoisissez le meilleur emplacement Instructions pour linstallationConditions requises pour linstallation à la fenêtre Contenu de lensemble dinstallation Outils requis pour l’installationInstallation du boîtier RemarqueMise EN Garde NE Percez PAS UN Trou AU Données sur lélectricité Utilisation DE Cordons ProlongateursSituations OÙ Lappareil Devra Être Débranché Fréquemment Situations OÙ Lappareil Naura PAS À Être Débranché SouventLutilisation DE Cordons Prolongateurs Fonctionnement normal Avant de placer un appel de serviceFonctionnement anormal Nota Para SU Informacion Precauciones Importantes de Seguridad Precaucion Controles Control remoto Ahorrador DE EnergíaVentilación Como Installar el Tubo de DesagüeComo controlar la direccion del aire Limpieza de filtro de Aire Cuidado y MantenimientoCómo poner las baterías Características CaracterísticasElija el major lugar Instrucciones de InstalaciónRequistios de ventana Contenido del Juego de Instalación Requisitos de las herra mientas sugeridasInstalación del Gabinete NotaCaracterísticas e Instalacion Datos Electricos USO DE Cordones DE ExtensionInformacion ElectricaAplica a USA y Puerto Rico USO DE ExtensionesOperación normal Antes de avisar al Servicio TécnicoOperación anormal Memo Memo Memo Cooling Capacity CW-XC124HU CW-XC144HU Ref Acwar 11/03 Ref. AcwarFr 11/03 Panasonic Room Air Conditioner