Panasonic S36PN1E5: SPECIAL REMARKS

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SPECIAL REMARKS

‘‘DRY’’ Operation

How it works

Once the room temperature reaches the level that was set, the unit repeats the cycle of turning 

on and off automatically.

In order to prevent the humidity in the room from rising again, the indoor fan also turns off when 

the unit stops operating.

The fan speed is set to ‘‘LO.’’ automatically, and cannot be adjusted.

‘‘DRY’’ operation is not possible if the outdoor temperature is 15 °C or less.

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Heating Operation

Heating performance

Because this appliance heats a room by utilizing the heat of the outside air (heat pump system),  

the heating effi ciency will fall off when the outdoor temperature is very low. If suffi cient heat 

cannot be obtained with this heat pump, use another heating appliance in conjunction with this 

unit.

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Defrosting

When the outdoor temperature is low, frost or ice may form on the outdoor heat exchanger coil, 

reducing the heating performance. When this happens, a microcomputer-controlled defrosting 

system operates. At the same time, the fan on the indoor unit stops (or runs at very low speed in 

some cases) and the ‘‘STANDBY’’ indicator appears on the display until defrosting is completed. 

Heating operation then restarts after several minutes. (This interval will vary slightly depending 

upon the outdoor temperature and the way in which frost forms.)

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(standby) on the 

display

For several minutes after the start of heating operation, the indoor fan will not start running (or 

it will run at very low speed in some cases) until the indoor heat exchanger coil has warmed up 

suffi ciently. This is because a cold draft prevention system is operating. During this period, the 

‘‘

’’ (standby) indicator remains displayed.

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’’ (standby) remains displayed during defrosting or when the compressor has been turned 

off (or when the unit is running at very low speed) by the thermostat when the system is in the 

heating mode.

Upon completion of defrosting and when the compressor is turned on again, ‘‘

’’ (standby) will 

turn off automatically as heating operation resumes.

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NOTE

Should the power fail while the unit is running

If the power supply for this unit is temporarily cut off, the unit will automatically resume operation 

(once the power is restored) using the same settings before the power was cut off.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING

For safety, be sure to turn the air conditioner off and also to disconnect the power 

before cleaning.

Do not pour water on the indoor unit to clean it. This will damage the internal 

components and cause an electric shock hazard.

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Air intake and outlet side 

(Indoor unit)

Clean the air intake and outlet side of the indoor unit with a vacuum cleaner brush, or wipe them 

with a clean, soft cloth.

If these parts are stained, use a clean cloth moistened with water. When cleaning the air outlet 

side, be careful not to force the vanes out of place.

CAUTION

Never use solvents or harsh chemicals when cleaning the indoor unit. Do not wipe 

plastic parts using very hot water.

Some metal edges and the fi ns are sharp and may cause injury if handled improperly; 

be especially careful when you clean these parts.

The internal coil and other components of the outdoor unit must be cleaned 

periodically. Consult your dealer or service center.

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