Panasonic S15MF2E5A: Maintenance

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WARNING

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For safety, be sure to turn the air conditioner off and dis-

connect the power before cleaning. 

(Otherwise, electric shock or injury may result because 

the fan is rotating at high speed.)

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Do not pour water on the indoor unit. 

(This may damage the internal components and cause 

an electric shock hazard.)

CAUTION

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Never use solvents or harsh chemicals. Also, do not wipe 

plastic parts using very hot water. 

(This may cause deformation or change in colour.)

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Some metal edges and fins are sharp. Be careful when 

you clean those parts. 

(Injury may result.)

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Use a firm stool or ladder when cleaning an indoor unit 

installed in high locations.

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The internal coil and other components of the outdoor unit 

must be cleaned periodically.

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Consult your dealer or service center.

Maintenance 

Indoor unit

 (e.g. U1 type)

Wash the flap for the air outlet with water. 

(U1 type only)

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Be sure to stop the operation beforehand.

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After washing with water, allow it to dry, and then attach it 

with the arrow facing outward.

Symptom

Cause

Action

The air 

conditioner does 

not operate 

although the 

power is turned 

on.

Power failure or after power failure

Press the power ON/OFF button on the remote controller.

The operation (power) button is turned off.

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If the breaker is turned off, turn the power on.

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If the breaker has been tripped, consult your dealer 

without turning it on.

Fuse blow out.

Contact your dealer.

Poor cooling 

or heating 

performance

The air intake or air outlet of indoor and 

outdoor units is clogged with dust.

Remove the dust.

The wind speed switch is set to “Low”.

Change to “High” or “Strong”.

Improper temperature settings

See “Tips for Energy Saving”. (P.7)

The room is exposed to direct sunlight in 

cooling mode.

Doors or windows are open.

The air filter is clogged.

See “Maintenance”. (P.8)

Too many heat sources in the room in 

cooling mode.

Use minimum heat sources and in a short time.

Too many people in the room in cooling 

mode.

Lower the temperature setting or change to “High” or 

“Strong”.

If your air conditioner does not work properly even after checking each item of 

“Before Requesting Services” and “Troubleshooting”

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Stop the operation immediately and turn the power off. Then contact your dealer and report the serial number and symptom. 

You also report if the inspection mark   and the letters E, F, H, L, P in combination with numbers appear on the LCD of the 

remote controller.

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Never repair the air conditioner by yourself since it is very dangerous for you to do so.

Before Requesting Services

Air outlet

Air intake

Wipe with a soft cloth.

(If it is very dirty, use 

a cloth moistened with 

water.)

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